Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner, David Kordus Dec 2, 2015 Some findings of the current survey: Californians are much more likely than adults nationwide to view global climate change as a very serious problem. Two in three Californians say the state is divided into haves and have-nots. Slightly more than half (54%) favor providing health care coverage for undocumented immigrants in California. Half prioritize new ideas and a different approach over experience and a proven record in a presidential candidate. Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [PDF] Governor Brown [PDF] California State Legislature [PDF] U.S. Congress [PDF] Time Trends of Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [XLS] Governor Brown [XLS] California State Legislature [XLS] U.S. Congress [XLS] Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California [PDF] Economic Outlook for California [PDF] Time Trends for the Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California [XLS] Economic Outlook for California [XLS] This survey was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Future By Mark Baldassare, Renatta DeFever, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner Dec 1, 2014 Some findings of the current survey: While many Californians believe the state will be a better place to live in 2025, most (55%) think that today’s children will be worse off financially than their parents. A solid majority of Californians think that state and local governments are not doing enough to respond to the current drought. Californians are divided along party lines about extending the Proposition 30 tax increases, but there is bipartisan support for raising taxes on cigarettes and alcohol. Most Californians think the state is not adequately funding public colleges and universities—but few favor paying higher taxes or increasing student fees. Job Approval Ratings: Governor Brown [PDF] California State Legislature [PDF] Time Trends of Job Approval Ratings: Governor Brown [XLS] California State Legislature [XLS] Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California [PDF] Economic Outlook for California [PDF] Time Trends for the Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California [XLS] Economic Outlook for California [XLS] This survey was supported with funding from the Blue Shield of California Foundation, the California Postsecondary Education Commission Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation, and the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment By Mark Baldassare, Jennifer Paluch, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek Jul 25, 2007 Some findings of the current survey: For the first time, a majority of Californians (54%) say they think global warming poses a very serious threat to the state’s future economy and quality of life. A majority of the state’s likely voters (54%) say that presidential candidates’ positions on the environment will be very important in determining how they cast their vote in 2008. Significantly more San Joaquin Valley residents (35%) than residents statewide (25%) identify air pollution as a very serious health threat to them and their families. This is the 79th PPIC Statewide Survey and the seventh survey on the environment since 2000. This survey is part of a three-year series conducted with funding from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The intent of the series is to inform state, local, and federal policymakers, encourage discussion, and raise public awareness about environment, education, and population issues.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Jennifer Paluch, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek Aug 27, 2008 Some findings of the current survey: A plurality (44%) of California’s likely voters would deal with the budget shortfall this year with a mix of spending cuts and tax increases, fewer (38%) would fill the gap mostly by cutting spending, and far fewer would do so mostly by increasing taxes (8%) or by borrowing money and running a deficit (4%). A majority of California’s likely voters oppose Proposition 8, the November ballot measure that would eliminate gay marriage. A record-high percentage of likely voters, 39 percent, name jobs and the economy as the most important issues facing the state. Sen. Barack Obama’s lead over Sen. John McCain among likely voters (48% Obama, 39% McCain) has declined by 6 points since July. This is the 89th PPIC Statewide Survey and the 30th in the Californians and Their Government survey series, which is conducted to examine the social, economic, and political trends that influence public policy preferences and ballot choices. It is supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner, David Kordus Sep 21, 2016 Some findings of the current survey: Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by a wide margin in California, and most likely voters are very interested in the upcoming presidential debates. In the US Senate race, Kamala Harris leads Loretta Sanchez by 7 points; many Californians remain undecided or say they will not vote in this race. Just under half of likely voters support the state school bond ballot measure, while majorities favor measures to increase cigarette taxes, extend a tax on high incomes, and legalize marijuana. Most Californians oppose building a wall along the border with Mexico, and most say there should be a way for undocumented immigrants to stay legally. Clinton and Trump supporters are split on these issues. Crosstabs: All Adults [PDF] Likely Voters [PDF] Time Trends: All Adults [PDF] Likely Voters [PDF] The survey was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation and the PPIC Donor Circle.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek, Nicole Willcoxon Apr 28, 2010 Some findings of the current survey: 62 percent of Californians are very concerned the state budget gap will cause significant spending cuts in K–12 education. Three-fourths (74%) of Californians say that improving education should be a high priority for the next governor. Governor Schwarzenegger’s job approval rating of 24 percent matches his record low, while President Obama’s approval rating stands at 61 percent. Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [PDF]Governor Schwarzenegger [PDF]California State Legislature [PDF] Time Trends of Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [XLS]Governor Schwarzenegger [XLS]California State Legislature [XLS] This survey was supported with funding from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek, Nicole Willcoxon Mar 25, 2010 Some findings of the current survey: Meg Whitman leads Jerry Brown 44% to 39% among likely voters in the race for governor and Brown is favored over Poizner, 46% to 31%. Incumbent Barbara Boxer is in a close race with Carly Fiorina and Tom Campbell for her senate seat. Approval for the state legislature’s job performance drops to 9%. More Californians favor (50%) than oppose (45%) same-sex marriage. Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [PDF]Governor Schwarzenegger [PDF]California State Legislature [PDF]U.S. Congress [PDF]Job Approval Ratings for Their Own State Legislators in the Assembly and Senate [PDF]Job Approval Ratings for Their Own Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives [PDF] Time Trends of Job Approval Ratings: President Obama [XLS]Governor Schwarzenegger [XLS]California State Legislature [XLS]U.S. Congress [XLS]Job Approval Ratings for Their Own State Legislators in the Assembly and Senate [XLS]Job Approval Ratings for Their Own Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives [XLS] Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California [PDF]Economic Outlook for California [PDF] Time Trends for the Mood of Californians: General Direction of Things in California [XLS]Economic Outlook for California [XLS] This survey was supported with funding from The James Irvine Foundation.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government By Mark Baldassare, Jennifer Paluch, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek May 21, 2008 Some findings of the current survey: Solid majorities of residents (58%) and likely voters (62%) oppose the governor’s plan to raise revenue by borrowing from future lottery earnings, but majorities of residents (54%) and likely voters (57%) favor a temporary increase in the state sales tax if the lottery plan fails. Just 35 percent of residents and likely voters say they are satisfied with the budget plan proposed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger earlier this month. Majorities of residents (56%) and likely voters (57%) are dissatisfied with it. If the general election were held today, likely voters would favor Obama over McCain by 17 points (54% to 37%); likely voters also favor Clinton over McCain by 12 points (51% to 39%). This is the 86th PPIC Statewide Survey and the 29th in the Californians and Their Government survey series, conducted periodically to examine the social, economic, and political trends that influence public policy preferences and ballot choices. This survey includes the responses of 2,003 Californians and is supported by The James Irvine Foundation.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Special Survey on the California State Budget By Mark Baldassare May 25, 2006 Some findings of the current survey Angelides and Westly are locked in a statistical dead heat among Democratic primary likely voters (35% to 32%). Thirty-three percent are still undecided. The November race is a toss-up in hypothetical contests between Schwarzenegger and Angelides (38% each) and Schwarzenegger and Westly (36% each). Strong majorities back the governor’s plans to increase spending on K-12 education (77%), reduce state debt and reserve cash (76%), and fund levee repairs (67%). But a majority of Californians (52%) disapprove of Schwarzenegger’s handling of the state budget and taxes. This is the 67th PPIC Statewide Survey and the seventh in a series about issues related to the California state budget and underlying fiscal system, made possible by a grant from The James Irvine Foundation.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Education By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Sonja Petek, Jui Shrestha Apr 17, 2013 Some findings of the current survey: A strong majority of Californians favor Governor Brown’s K–12 funding proposal, which would direct extra money to lower-income and English Learner students. Most Californians believe that targeting funds in this way will improve the academic achievement of disadvantaged students. An overwhelming majority also favor giving local school districts more flexibility over how state money is spent. Job Approval Ratings: Governor Brown [PDF] California State Legislature [PDF] Time Trends of Job Approval Ratings: Governor Brown [XLS] California State Legislature [XLS] This survey was supported with funding from The Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation, The Silver Giving Foundation, and the Stuart Foundation.
