Latest State Findings, Fall 2006 Growth has some appeal, but brings traffic woes Attitudes toward immigrants unimproved by politically correct terminology Nashvillians among least pleased with local schools Legislative approval up but still low Health care again No. 1 state problem Tennessee’s mood brighter than national mood Bredesen’s ratings shade upward Perception of state economy,…
Latest National Findings, Spring 2006 Most don’t want new president similar to Bush Bush’s overall approval still in the tank Bush approval strong on Supreme Court, terrorism, wiretaps Evangelicals don’t expect conservative policy change War in Iraq/Afghanistan No. 1 problem Tennesseans hawkish on Iraq, Palestinian Authority Less than one-third satisfied with national direction Majority rate…
New state findings Health No. 1 state issue for whites, education for blacks Half satisfied with the way state is going Legislative approval falls, especially among “Tennessee Waltz” news followers TennCare cuts should be avoided, most say Majority still like Bredesen job performance Plurality approve of Frist, Alexander Residents overestimate state poverty level Key national…
Key state political findings Impressive number name healthcare No. 1 issue Half disapprove of TennCare reductions; wealthier lean toward cuts Citizens pick healthcare, education over highways Most prefer healthcare, education to tax cut West Tennesseans unhappy with state’s direction Bredesen approval high, but linked to TennCare Under half approve of Legislature, lottery director Key national…
Key Political and Social Finding War in Iraq No. 1 national problem, not economy Assessment of Iraq war polarized Citizens pessimistic about national economy Health care state’s No. 1 problem Evangelicals most passionate about ‘Passion’ Bredesen’s high performance ratings continue Confidence in military soars Fall 2004 Election Findings Bush margin is strong among white Evangelicals…
Trends in Income-Tax Support Only one-fifth support income tax without other tax concessions. Over half continue to support income tax with sales-tax cuts. About three-fourths support some form of income tax: sales-tax cut, flat rate, or $15,000 exemption. Political & Social Findings Bush, Kerry tie defined by racial, religious lines. Economy nation’s new No. 1…
Fall 2003 Political Report Fewer than 1/3 to play state lottery often. Majority approves of Bredesen. More favor income tax with sales tax cuts. Nashville area most optimistic about state’s future. Large majority favors Workman death hold. Majority dissatisfied with national direction. Bush approval at 50%, polarized Fall 2003 Social Report “Family” defined flexibly in…
Spring 2003 Social Report Strong support for gay civil rights, not marriage. Military reigns supreme in public confidence. Most believers think Columbia crew in heaven. Support for press rights higher than after 9/11. What nuclear enrichment plant where? State, like nation, prefers not to go it alone in Iraq. Spring 2003 Political Report Majority think…
Fall 2002: New social and policy findings One-third of Tennesseans now think that Hispanic immigrants make life here worse, and attitudes have become more negative, our polls show. Two-thirds support an invasion of Iraq with U.N. support, only one-third with U.N. opposition. Tennesseans have grown more pessimistic since spring about the economy and personal finances….
New 4-Year Tax Analysis Income-tax opposition decreases when tied to sales tax relief Other Major Findings from Spring 2002 Tennesseans may be willing to deal on a state income tax. Support for an income tax exceeds opposition if passing an income tax is tied to reductions in the state sales tax. Spending income tax revenue…
Students wishing to register for an MTSU Poll session may click here to access the online registration system. Additional information for students is available here.
The polling lab is in BAS S302. To learn how to find the polling lab and what to expect when you get, go here.
MTSU faculty using the MTSU Poll in their classes will find helpful material here. A password is required.
