Poll Watch: Viewpoint Florida Survey on the George Zimmerman Trial

Viewpoint Florida Poll on the George Zimmerman Trial

Do you think that George Zimmerman should have been found guilty in the death of Trayvon Martin, or do you think that the jury's 'not guilty' verdict was correct?

• Not guilty verdict was correct 56%
• Should have been found guilty 38%

Among Whites

• Not guilty verdict was correct 68%
• Should have been found guilty 24%

Among Blacks

• Not guilty verdict was correct 7%
• Should have been found guilty 91%

Among Republicans

• Not guilty verdict was correct 79%
• Should have been found guilty 17%

Among Democrats

• Not guilty verdict was correct 29%
• Should have been found guilty 63%

Now that George Zimmerman's trial is over, there has been some discussion of Zimmerman facing federal hate crime charges. Generally speaking, do you think that George Zimmerman should be charged for a hate crime?

• Should face federal hate crime charges 30%
• Should not face federal hate crime charges 63%

Among Whites

• Should face federal hate crime charges 18%
• Should not face federal hate crime charges 76%

Among Blacks 

• Should face federal hate crime charges 76%
• Should not face federal hate crime charges 9%

Among Republicans

• Should face federal hate crime charges 13%
• Should not face federal hate crime charges 84%

Among Democrats

• Should face federal hate crime charges 52%
• Should not face federal hate crime charges 38%

Which of the following statements best describes the George Zimmerman case to you? This was a clear act of racially motivated violence, this was an act of murder but not racially motivated, or was it a justified act of self-­defense?

• Act of self­‐defense 53%
• Act of racially motivated discrimination 27%
• Act of murder without racial motivation 13%

Among Whites

• Act of self­‐defense 63%
• Act of racially motivated discrimination 16%
• Act of murder without racial motivation 11%

Among Blacks 

• Act of self­‐defense 7%
• Act of racially motivated discrimination 72%
• Act of murder without racial motivation 18%

Among Republicans

• Act of self­‐defense 75%
• Act of racially motivated discrimination 11%
• Act of murder without racial motivation 8%

Among Democrats

• Act of self­‐defense 30%
• Act of racially motivated discrimination 48%
• Act of murder without racial motivation 16%

Which of the following statements best describes your views on Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law? The Stand Your Ground Law is fine the way it is, The Stand Your Ground Law should be changed and restricted, or The Stand Your Ground Law should be removed entirely.

• Fine the way it is 50% 
• Should be changed and restricted 31% 
• Should be removed entirely 13% 

Among Whites

• Fine the way it is 60% 
• Should be changed and restricted 25% 
• Should be removed entirely 10%

Among Blacks 

• Fine the way it is 15% 
• Should be changed and restricted 56% 
• Should be removed entirely 25%

Among Republicans

• Fine the way it is 72% 
• Should be changed and restricted 16% 
• Should be removed entirely 6%

Among Democrats

• Fine the way it is 27% 
• Should be changed and restricted 47% 
• Should be removed entirely 22%

In your opinion, have race relations in the United States gotten better or worse since Barack Obama took office almost 5 years ago, or have they stayed about the same?

• Gotten better 10%
• Gotten worse 53%
• Stayed about the same 35%

Among Whites

• Gotten better 10%
• Gotten worse 56%
• Stayed about the same 32%

Among Blacks 

• Gotten better 12%
• Gotten worse 38%
• Stayed about the same 45%

Among Republicans

• Gotten better 4%
• Gotten worse 70%
• Stayed about the same 24%

Among Democrats

• Gotten better 17%
• Gotten worse 35%
• Stayed about the same 45%

Survey of 900 registered Florida voters was conducted July 18, 2013. The margin of error is +/- 3.27 percentage points. Party ID: 42% Democrat; 39% Republican; 18% Independent/Other. Gender: 56% Female; 44% Male. Race: 71% White; 15% Black; 10% Hispanic; 5% Other. Click here to view crosstabs.

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Poll Watch: Rasmussen (R) National Survey on American Pride

Rasmussen (R) National Poll on American Pride

Are you proud to be an American?

• Yes 84%
• No 7%
• Not sure 9%

Note: While 91% of whites are proud to be Americans, just 63% of blacks and 64% of adults of other races agree. Among those who are not proud of being American are 11% of adults under the age of 40 and 23% of blacks. Ninety-six percent (96%) of Republicans are proud to be Americans versus 78% of both Democrats and adults not affiliated with either party do. Women are a bit prouder than men about being Americans.

Generally speaking, should Americans be proud or ashamed of the history of the United States?

• Proud 79%
• Ashamed 9%
• Undecided 12%

Note: Eighty-eight percent (88%) of whites are proud of the nation's history, compared to just 43% of blacks and 60% of those of other races. Republicans are more likely than Democrats and unaffiliateds to believe Americans should be proud of the country’s history. Older adults are prouder about their country than those who are younger.

National survey of 1,000 adults was conducted June 30 - July 1, 2012. The margin of error is +/- 3 percentage points.

Poll Watch: SurveyUSA Florida Poll on the Shooting of Trayvon Martin

SurveyUSA Florida Poll on the Shooting of Trayvon Martin

Based upon what you know so far, did George Zimmerman act in self-defense?

• Yes 27%
• No 50%
• Not sure 23%

Among Democrats

• Yes 22%
• No 64%
• Not sure 14%

Among Republicans

• Yes 41%
• No 31%
• Not sure 28%

Among Independents

• Yes 22%
• No 49%
• Not sure 29%

Among Liberals

• Yes 25%
• No 61%
• Not sure 14%

Among Moderates

• Yes 26%
• No 48%
• Not sure 26%

Among Conservatives

• Yes 40%
• No 31%
• Not sure 29%

Among Whites

• Yes 30%
• No 43%
• Not sure 27%

Among Blacks

• Yes 19%
• No 68%
• Not sure 13%

Among Hispanics

• Yes 25%
• No 60%
• Not sure 15%

Among Men

• Yes 31%
• No 45%
• Not sure 24%

Among Women

• Yes 23%
• No 56%
• Not sure 21%

The state of Florida has charged George Zimmerman with murder in the 2nd degree. Given what you know, is this charge too serious? Not serious enough? Or just right?

• Too serious 34%
• Not serious enough 18%
• Just right 41%

Among Democrats

• Too serious 29%
  
• Not serious enough 21%
  
• Just right 46%

Among Republicans

• Too serious 45%
  
• Not serious enough 15%
  
• Just right 32%

Among Independents

• Too serious 27%
  
• Not serious enough 16%
  
• Just right 49%

Among Liberals

• Too serious 26%
  
• Not serious enough 19%
  
• Just right 52%

Among Moderates

• Too serious 35%
  
• Not serious enough 15%
  
• Just right 44%

Among Conservatives

• Too serious 46%
  
• Not serious enough 17%
  
• Just right 29%

Among Whites

• Too serious 37%
  
• Not serious enough 12%
  
• Just right 43%

Among Blacks

• Too serious 22%
  
• Not serious enough 31%
  
• Just right 43%

Among Hispanics

• Too serious 34%
  
• Not serious enough 25%
  
• Just right 38%

Among Men

• Too serious 37%
  
• Not serious enough 19%
  
• Just right 37%

Among Women

• Too serious 31%
  
• Not serious enough 18%
  
• Just right 45%

Is the state of Florida making this charge more because the state thinks a crime was committed; or more because the state is bending to public pressure?

• Crime was committed 35%
• Bending to public pressure 58%

Among Democrats

• Crime was committed 39%
• Bending to public pressure 52%

Among Republicans

• Crime was committed 31%
• Bending to public pressure 65%

Among Independents

• Crime was committed 35%
• Bending to public pressure 58%

Among Liberals

• Crime was committed 39%
• Bending to public pressure 55%

Among Moderates

• Crime was committed 36%
• Bending to public pressure 57%

Among Conservatives

• Crime was committed 27%
• Bending to public pressure 67%

Among Whites

• Crime was committed 32%
• Bending to public pressure 60%

Among Blacks

• Crime was committed 50%
• Bending to public pressure 42%

Among Hispanics

• Crime was committed 29%
• Bending to public pressure 65%

Among Men

• Crime was committed 31%
• Bending to public pressure 64%

Among Women

• Crime was committed 38%
• Bending to public pressure 51%

Survey of 747 adults following news stories about the shooting of Trayvon Martin was conducted April 11, 2012. The margin of error is +/- 3.7 percentage points. Party ID: 37% Democrat; 30% Republican; 27% Independent. Ideology: 33% Moderate; 29% Conservative; 23% Liberal.

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Poll Watch: SurveyUSA Tampa-St. Petersburg Survey on Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' Law and Trayvon Martin

SurveyUSA Tampa-St. Petersburg Survey on Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' Law and Trayvon Martin

Is the "Stand Your Ground" law too broad? Too narrow? Or just right?

Among 648 Adults Familiar with Florida's "Stand Your Ground" Law

• Too broad 53%
• Too narrow 7%
• Just right 34%

Among Men

• Too broad 45%
• Too narrow 6%
• Just right 43%

Among Women

• Too broad 62%
• Too narrow 9%
• Just right 24%

Among Democrats

• Too broad 67%
• Too narrow 8%
• Just right 20%

Among Republicans

• Too broad 45%
• Too narrow 8%
• Just right 44%

Among Independents

• Too broad 48%
• Too narrow 7%
• Just right 38%

Among Liberals

• Too broad 74%
• Too narrow 9%
• Just right 16%

Among Moderates

• Too broad 61%
• Too narrow 9%
• Just right 26%

Among Conservatives

• Too broad 35%
• Too narrow 6%
• Just right 52%

A civilian, George Zimmerman, is accused of shooting Trayvon Martin. Are you aware that the "Stand Your Ground" law is being used to defend Zimmerman?

Among 590 Adults Familiar with Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law and Following News Stories about the Shooting of Trayvon Martin

• Yes 95%
• No 3%

Based upon what you know so far, was the shooting of Travyon Martin justified? Or Not justified?

Among 817 Adults Following News Stories about the Shooting of Trayvon Martin

• Justified 8%
• Not justified 80%

Among Blacks

• Justified 1%
• Not justified 91%

Among Hispanics

• Justified 16%
• Not justified 74%

Based on what you know so far, should Zimmerman be charged with murder? Be charged with a lesser crime? Or should Zimmerman not be charged with any crime?

Among 817 Adults Following News Stories about the Shooting of Trayvon Martin

• Murder 57%
• Lesser crime 28%
• Not be charged 6%

Among Democrats

• Murder 72%
• Lesser crime 23%
• Not be charged 2%

Among Republicans

• Murder 51%
• Lesser crime 30%
• Not be charged 6%

Among Independents

• Murder 48%
• Lesser crime 31%
• Not be charged 8%

Among Whites

• Murder 53%
• Lesser crime 31%
• Not be charged 5%

Among Blacks

• Murder 87%
• Lesser crime 10%
• Not be charged 3%

Among Hispanics

• Murder 63%
• Lesser crime 15%
• Not be charged 16%

Was the victim's race not a factor in this shooting? A small factor? Or a major factor?

Among 817 Adults Following News Stories about the Shooting of Trayvon Martin

• Not a factor 17%
• Small factor 21%
• Major factor 48%

Among Democrats

• Not a factor 7%
• Small factor 15%
• Major factor 65%

Among Republicans

• Not a factor 22%
• Small factor 20%
• Major factor 41%

Among Independents

• Not a factor 20%
• Small factor 27%
• Major factor 36%

Among Liberals

• Not a factor 11%
• Small factor 8%
• Major factor 64%

Among Moderates

• Not a factor 12%
• Small factor 23%
• Major factor 52%

Among Conservatives

• Not a factor 27%
• Small factor 23%
• Major factor 34%

Among Whites

• Not a factor 17%
• Small factor 22%
• Major factor 45%

Among Blacks

• Not a factor 4%
• Small factor 6%
• Major factor 86%

Among Hispanics

• Not a factor 22%
• Small factor 21%
• Major factor 33%

Based on what you know, was the shooting of Trayvon Martin a hate crime?

Among 817 Adults Following News Stories about the Shooting of Trayvon Martin

• Yes 29%
• No 37%

Among Men

• Yes 24%
• No 44%

Among Women

• Yes 34%
• No 30%

Among Democrats

• Yes 43%
• No 22%

Among Republicans

• Yes 22%
• No 46%

Among Independents

• Yes 24%
• No 43%

Among Whites

• Yes 25%
• No 39%

Among Blacks

• Yes 53%
• No 20%

Among Hispanics

• Yes 50%
• No 40%

Based upon what you know, should the Sanford, Florida police chief keep his job? Or be removed from his job?

Among 817 Adults Following News Stories about the Shooting of Trayvon Martin

• Keep his job 30%
• Removed 47%

Among Liberals

• Keep his job 14%
• Removed 58%

Among Moderates

• Keep his job 28%
• Removed 48%

Among Conservatives

• Keep his job 44%
• Removed 38%

Among Whites

• Keep his job 30%
• Removed 44%

Among Blacks

• Keep his job 16%
• Removed 72%

Among Hispanics

• Keep his job 35%
• Removed 53%

Survey of 1,000 adults in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota area, including subsamples of 648 familiar with Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law, 590 familiar with Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law and following news stories about the shooting of Trayvon Martin, and 817 following news stories about the shooting of Trayvon Martin, was conducted March 23, 2012. The margin of error among all adults is +/- 3 percentage points. Party ID: 34% Republican; 34% Democrat; 29% Independent. Ideology: 42% Moderate; 30% Conservative; 18% Liberal. Race: 80% White; 9% Hispanic; 8% Black.

Poll Watch: PPP (D) Michigan 2012 Senatorial Survey

PPP (D) Michigan 2012 Senate Poll

• Debbie Stabenow (D) 51% [50%]
• Pete Hoekstra (R) 37% [41%]

Do you approve or disapprove of Senator Debbie Stabenow’s job performance?

• Approve 47% [46%]
• Disapprove 41% [40%]

Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Pete Hoekstra?

• Favorable 28% [31%]
• Unfavorable 38% [30%]
  

Are you familiar with the TV advertisement Pete Hoekstra ran during the Super Bowl, or not?

• Familiar with it 54%
• Not familiar with it 46%

(Among those familiar) Did Hoekstra’s ad make you more or less likely to vote for him, or did it not make a difference?

• More likely 16%
• Less likely 45%
• Didn't make a difference 37%

Survey of 560 Michigan voters was conducted February 10-12, 2012. The margin of error is +/- 4.14 percentage points. Party ID: 40% Democrat; 30% Republican; 30% Independent/Other.  Ideology: 30% [30%] Moderate; 21% [26%] Somewhat Conservative; 20% [18%] Somewhat Liberal; 17% [14%] Very Conservative; 12% [12%] Very Liberal.  Results from the poll conducted July 21-24, 2011 are in square brackets.

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Poll Watch: PPP (D) North Carolina Political Survey

PPP (D) North Carolina Political Poll

Would you vote for or against a constitutional amendment to provide that marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State?

• Would vote for it 56%
• Would vote against it 34%

Among Democrats

• Would vote for it 46%
• Would vote against it 44%

Among Republicans

• Would vote for it 74%
• Would vote against it 17%

Do you think same-sex marriage should be legal or illegal?

• Legal 32%
• Illegal 57%

Among Democrats

• Legal 40%
• Illegal 48%

Among Republicans

• Legal 16%
• Illegal 74%

Which of the following best describes your opinion on gay marriage: gay couples should be allowed to legally marry, or gay couples should be allowed to form civil unions but not legally marry, or there should be no legal recognition of a gay couple's relationship?

• Gay couples should be allowed to legally marry 25%
• Gay couples should be allowed to form civil unions but not marry 32%
• There should be no legal recognition of a gay couple's relationship 40%

Among Democrats

• Gay couples should be allowed to legally marry 36%
• Gay couples should be allowed to form civil unions but not marry 28%
• There should be no legal recognition of a gay couple's relationship 32%

Among Republicans

• Gay couples should be allowed to legally marry 8%
• Gay couples should be allowed to form civil unions but not marry 35%
• There should be no legal recognition of a gay couple's relationship 55%

Would you ever support a black candidate for public office, or not?

• Yes 92%
• No 4%
• Not sure 4%

Among Democrats

• Yes 94%
• No 3%
• Not sure 3%

Among Republicans

• Yes 88%
• No 6%
• Not sure 6%

Would you ever support a gay candidate for public office, or not?

• Yes 53%
• No 36%
• Not sure 11%

 Among Democrats

• Yes 58%
• No 31%
• Not sure 11%

Among Republicans

• Yes 37%
• No 51%
• Not sure 11%

Among Independents 

• Yes 67%
• No 24%
• Not sure 10%

Would you ever support a Muslim candidate for public office, or not?

• Yes 40%
• No 45%
• Not sure 14%

 Among Democrats

• Yes 48%
• No 35%
• Not sure 17%

Among Republicans

• Yes 19%
• No 68%
• Not sure 13%
  

Among Independents 

• Yes 52%
• No 37%
• Not sure 11%

Among Whites

• Yes 35%
• No 51%
• Not sure 13%

Among Blacks

• Yes 50%
• No 31%
• Not sure 19%

Do you think employers should be allowed to discriminate against employees based on sexual orientation, or not?

• They should be allowed to 10%
• They should not 82%
• Not sure 8%

Among Democrats

• They should be allowed to 8%
• They should not 85%
• Not sure 7%

Among Republicans

• They should be allowed to 14%
• They should not 76%
• Not sure 9%

Survey of 780 North Carolina voters was conducted January 5-8, 2012. The margin of error is +/- 3.5 percentage points. Party ID breakdown: 48% Democrat; 34% Republican; 18% Independent/Other.  Political ideology: 30% Moderate; 27% Somewhat conservative; 18% Very conservative; 16% Somewhat liberal; 10% Very liberal.

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