THE WISCONSIN SURVEY - FALL 2009
State Issues Survey Information: Random Selection, Telephone Survey Number of Adult Interview Period: 10/13/09 – 10/22/09 Margin of Error: +/- 5% at the 95% confidence level. Contact: Wendy Scattergood Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College Survey
Center DePere, WI 54115 (920) 403-3491 ·
NOTE:
Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding. The
Wisconsin State Legislature is considering a bill that would increase the tax
on liquor from $.86 per liter to $1.36 per liter. This increase would not apply
to beer, wine or cider. Would you favor or oppose this increase in the liquor
tax? Favor.......................................................................... 55% Oppose....................................................................... 41% Not Sure..................................................................... 4% Refused....................................................................... <1% The Wisconsin State Legislature is currently debating bills to toughen penalties for drunk driving offenses. The bill passed by the Assembly increases fines and prison terms and after a second offense would require the installation of a devise in the cars ignition to not allow the driver to start the car if they had been drinking. Do you favor or oppose this bill? Favor.......................................................................... 85% Oppose....................................................................... 15% Not Sure..................................................................... <1% Refused....................................................................... 0% I am going to ask you about a number of public
figures. Please tell me for each one whether you have heard of this person or
not. IF
RESPONDENT HAS HEARD OF ASK: Would you say you have a generally Favorable
or
Unfavorable Impression of _______ (CANDIDATE NAME) (ROTATE NAMES) IF YES ASK: -----à IMPRESSION
QUESTION
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