AARP Bulletin Survey on Election Issues
AARP Bulletin Survey on Election Issues
Key findings include:
Nine in ten adults (93%) are interested in the upcoming presidential election. While no age differences exist on overall interest, intensity is higher among older adults.
Intent to vote in the upcoming election is high, especially among Republicans. Overall, nine in ten adults (90%) expect to vote.
The economy, government competence, and health care costs will be the top of mind issues when choosing a candidate. Eight in ten adults (82%) say job growth will be a very important issue when choosing a candidate to vote for in the 2012 election. More than seven in ten adults (78%) say government competence will be a very important issue and 77% say rising health care costs will be a very important issue.
A solid plan to address the country’s problems matters most when choosing a presidential candidate. Almost four in ten adults (39%) believe that whether the candidate has a solid plan to address the country’s problems matters most.
The survey was conducted for AARP by Woelfel Research, an independent research firm. Interviews were conducted January 17-21, 2012 among a nationally representative sample of 1,001 adults age 18+. For more information, contact Laura Skufca at (202) 434-6285 .
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AARP Bulletin Survey on Election Issues
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(Full Report, PDF) The AARP Bulletin commissioned a nationwide survey in January 2012 to understand the issues that are important to voters when choosing a candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The survey also looked at the public’s confidence in certain entities (e.g., state government, federal government, and businesses) with regard to a variety of issues.Key findings include:
Nine in ten adults (93%) are interested in the upcoming presidential election. While no age differences exist on overall interest, intensity is higher among older adults.
Intent to vote in the upcoming election is high, especially among Republicans. Overall, nine in ten adults (90%) expect to vote.
The economy, government competence, and health care costs will be the top of mind issues when choosing a candidate. Eight in ten adults (82%) say job growth will be a very important issue when choosing a candidate to vote for in the 2012 election. More than seven in ten adults (78%) say government competence will be a very important issue and 77% say rising health care costs will be a very important issue.
A solid plan to address the country’s problems matters most when choosing a presidential candidate. Almost four in ten adults (39%) believe that whether the candidate has a solid plan to address the country’s problems matters most.
The survey was conducted for AARP by Woelfel Research, an independent research firm. Interviews were conducted January 17-21, 2012 among a nationally representative sample of 1,001 adults age 18+. For more information, contact Laura Skufca at (202) 434-6285 .
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