skip to main |
skip to sidebar
Do you approve or disapprove of Governor Rick Scott’s job performance?
- Approve 45% (49%)
- Disapprove 39% (42%)
Proposition 2 on the statewide ballot in the fall of 2014 is called “Use of Marijuana for Certain Medical Conditions.” This amendment allows the medical use of marijuana for individuals with debilitating diseases as determined by a licensed Florida physician. If the election were held today, would you vote Yes or No for this proposition?
Current Florida law states that a person “has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground and meet force with force to prevent death or great bodily harm to themselves or someone else.” Do you support or oppose requiring people to take reasonable steps to retreat before using force to defend themselves?
Survey of 507 registered Florida voters was conducted March 6-16, 2014.
The margin of error is +/- 4.35 percentage points. Party ID: 39% Democrat; 35% Republican; 25% Independent. Results from the poll conducted September 30 - October 8, 2013 are in parentheses.
Pew Research Poll on the George Zimmerman Trial
As you may know, a jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin. Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with this verdict?
Among Registered Voters
- Satisfied 43%
- Dissatisfied 40%
Not Registered to Vote
- Satisfied 28%
- Dissatisfied 47%
Among Whites
- Approve 49%
- Disapprove 30%
Among Blacks
- Approve 5%
- Disapprove 86%
Among Men
- Approve 44%
- Disapprove 36%
Among Women
- Approve 35%
- Disapprove 48%
Among Republicans
- Approve 61%
- Disapprove 20%
Among Tea Party Republicans
- Approve 80%
- Disapprove 7%
Among Democrats
- Approve 22%
- Disapprove 68%
Among Independents
- Approve 42%
- Disapprove 37%
Among Liberals
- Approve 22%
- Disapprove 64%
Among Moderates
- Approve 37%
- Disapprove 45%
Among Conservatives
- Approve 54%
- Disapprove 26%
Among College Graduates
- Approve 44%
- Disapprove 38%
High School Education or Less
- Approve 35%
- Disapprove 48%
National survey of 1,480 adults was conducted July 17-21, 2013. The margin of error is +/- 3.0 percentage points.
Washington Post/ABC News Poll on the George Zimmerman Trial
Do you approve or disapprove of the jury’s verdict last week finding George Zimmerman not guilty in Trayvon Martin’s death?
- Approve 41%
- Disapprove 41%
Among Whites
- Approve 51%
- Disapprove 31%
Among Blacks
- Approve 9%
- Disapprove 86%
Among Men
- Approve 47%
- Disapprove 33%
Among Women
- Approve 36%
- Disapprove 48%
Among Republicans
- Approve 65%
- Disapprove 20%
Among Democrats
- Approve 22%
- Disapprove 62%
Among Independents
- Approve 44%
- Disapprove 35%
Among Liberals
- Approve 22%
- Disapprove 57%
Among Moderates
- Approve 44%
- Disapprove 40%
Among Conservatives
- Approve 52%
- Disapprove 34%
Among College Graduates
- Approve 54%
- Disapprove 32%
High School Education or Less
- Approve 31%
- Disapprove 47%
National survey of 1,002 adults was conducted July 18-21, 2013. The margin of error is +/- 3.5 percentage points.
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.
Huffington Post/YouGov Poll on the George Zimmerman Trial
If you had been a member of the jury, would you have voted to find George Zimmerman
guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter, not guilty, or would you have been unsure?
- Not guilty 41%
- Guilty of manslaughter 23%
- Guilty of murder 15%
- Not sure 21%
Among Whites
- Not guilty 46%
- Guilty of manslaughter 22%
- Guilty of murder 12%
- Not sure 20%
Among Blacks
- Guilty of manslaughter 39%
- Guilty of murder 36%
- Not guilty 14%
- Not sure 11%
The jury found George Zimmerman not guilty. Which word best describes how you feel
about the verdict?
- Pleased 22%
- Relieved 19%
- Disappointed 27%
- Angry 13%
- Not sure 19%
Among Whites
- Pleased 25%
- Relieved 21%
- Disappointed 23%
- Angry 12%
- Not sure 19%
Among Blacks
- Pleased 5%
- Relieved 11%
- Disappointed 53%
- Angry 25%
- Not sure 6%
In the way they covered the case, would you say the news media were biased in favor of
Zimmerman, biased against Zimmerman, or did they not show any bias one way or the other?
- Biased in favor of Zimmerman 12%
- Biased against Zimmerman 48%
- Not biased one way or the other 18%
- Not sure 22%
National survey of 1,000 adults was conducted July 15-16, 2013. The margin of error is +/- 3.5 percentage points.
Rasmussen (R) Poll on the George Zimmerman Trial
On Saturday, a jury found George Zimmerman not guilty of murder in the shooting death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin. Do you agree or disagree with the jury’s verdict?
- Agree 48%
- Disagree 34%
- Not sure 18%
From what you know, were Zimmerman’s actions that led to the death of Trayvon Martin motivated primarily by racism or primarily by a concern about burglaries in the neighborhood?
- Concern about burglaries in neighborhood 54%
- Racism 24%
- Not sure 22%
National survey of 1,000 adults was conducted July 15-16, 2013. The margin of error is +/- 3 percentage points.
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.
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
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
Among Men
Among Women
Among Democrats
Among Republicans
Among Independents
Among Whites
Among Blacks
Among Hispanics
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.
