CBS News Generations Survey Sample Conducted Margin of Error
2206 Adults March 19-21, 2018
±3.2%
1. Overall, how satisfied are you with the way things are going in the U.S. right now? Very satisfied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% Somewhat satisfied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32% Somewhat dissatisfied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30% Very dissatisfied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28%
2. How much say do you feel people your age have in...
The political process Popular culture The nation’s values Business and the economy
A lot 18% 26% 20%
Some 43% 37% 47%
Not much/none 38% 37% 33%
19%
45%
36%
3. Do you think people of your generation... Asked of those under 30
Can change the world . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51% Are already changing the world . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38% Cannot change the world . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11%
4. Compared to your generation, do you think older generations of Americans... (Check all that apply) Asked of those under 30
Had it easier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35% Had it tougher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41% Are intolerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34% Care about young people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22% None of the above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13%
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CBS News Generations Survey 5. Some believe that every generation leaves its mark on the country. When you think about an older generation like the Baby Boomers, people 55 or older, what do you think that generation’s legacy will be? Will they leave the United States... Asked of those under 30
Better than they found it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19% Worse than they found it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43% About the same as they found it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16% It’s too soon to tell yet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21%
6. From what you see of young people today, those under age 30 or so, do they make you feel... Asked of those over 50
Optimistic about the country’s future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40% Pessimistic about the country’s future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60%
7. Compared to your generation, do you think young people today generally... (Check all that apply) Asked of those over 50
Have it easier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49% Have it tougher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25% Are hard working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11% Are too easily offended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57% None of the above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7%
8. Do you think there is a "generation gap" today, that is, a major difference in the point of view of young people and older people? Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81% No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19%
9. When young people take part in marches and speak out on guns and safety, do you think of yourself as... Supportive of their efforts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47% Opposed to their efforts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27% It does not matter to you much either way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25%
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CBS News Generations Survey 10. In general, whether you agree with them or not, do you tend to think young people organizing is: Healthy for American democracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53% Hurtful to American democracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19% Neither . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28%
11. Do you think of the recent marches as mainly about gun policy in particular, or about young people looking to have more say in politics overall? Gun policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53% Politics overall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47%
12. How likely is it you will vote in 2018 midterm elections for House and Senate? Very likely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49% Somewhat likely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19% Not very likely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14% Not at all likely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18%
13. Who would you like to see win control of Congress in 2018? Republicans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32% Democrats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38% It doesn’t matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%
14. Have you voted in a midterm or special election before – that is, a Congressional, State, or Senate election, not held in a Presidential year? Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50% No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50%
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CBS News Generations Survey 15. When you want to affect political outcomes, which is your preferred way to do that? Support a party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18% Support candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40% Support a cause or organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42%
16. How often do you vote? Always . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45% Sometimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22% Rarely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12% Never . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21%
17. When you don’t get a chance to vote, why is that? (Check all that apply) Asked of those that do not always vote
I don’t always have time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18% I haven’t been old enough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11% It’s hard to register or find voting places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% It wouldn’t always change things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24% It’s just not something that always appeals to me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23% Sometimes I think the whole system is bad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30% It doesn’t always affect my life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% None of the above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27%
18. Has politics over the last year made you feel... (Check all that apply) Motivated to get more involved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28% Like there’s nothing else I can do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22% Wanting to keep watching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23% Wanting to tune out and watch something else . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37% Not sure – haven’t paid attention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16%
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CBS News Generations Survey 19. If these were your choices, in the 2018 Congressional elections would you most prefer to vote for... Asked of likely voters
A Republican who is more independent from Donald Trump . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12% A Republican who is more in line with Donald Trump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33% A progressive or liberal Democrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26% A moderate Democrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19% A third party candidate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4% Wouldn’t vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6%
20. Is your Congressional district currently represented by a Democrat, by a Republican, or aren’t you sure? Republican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35% Democrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28% Not sure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37%
21. Which of these describe the Republican party to you? (Check all that apply) Understands people of your generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16% Effective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17% Well-meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23% Moral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19% Tolerant of different people and beliefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18% Relevant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18% None of the above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52%
22. Which of these describe the Democratic party to you? (Check all that apply) Understands people of your generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% Effective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13% Well-meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30% Moral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17% Tolerant of different people and beliefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33% Relevant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17% None of the above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47%
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CBS News Generations Survey 23. Which of these issues is something a political candidate MUST agree with you on to get your vote, and which is something they could disagree on but still get your vote?
Gun policy Immigration Abortion
Must agree to vote 66% 64% 53%
Could Disagree and still vote 34% 36% 47%
24. Will your Congressional or Senate vote in 2018 be... Asked of likely voters
In support of Donald Trump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35% In opposition to Donald Trump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34% Not about Donald Trump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31%
25. Have recent Democratic gains in special elections made you feel... Asked of likely voters
Motivated to help Democrats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38% Motivated to oppose Democrats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29% Neither . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33%
26. In your life today, do you feel like you are part of a community, a connected group of people with things in common or not? Yes, I’m part of a community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51% No, I’m not part of a community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49%
27. What kind of communities do you consider yourself a part of... (Check all that apply) Asked of those that feel part of a community
Online communities, with connections between people and social media 40% Physical community, a neighborhood or town where you work or live . . . . .60% A group of people with shared interests, wherever they may live . . . . . . . . . 67%
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CBS News Generations Survey 28. Which of these do you regularly use as a source for information and news? (Check all that apply) Facebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37% Twitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43% Networks like CBS, ABC, NBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44% Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28% CNN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25% Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26% MSNBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17%
29. In 2018, which of these are you likely to do if you have time... (Check all that apply) Raise or donate money for candidates and causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14% Organize groups of people . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7% Volunteer for a campaign or candidate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13% Join marches or demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12% Post and discuss issues online and in social media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22% Discuss or try to change people minds on the other political side . . . . . . . . 23% None of the above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55%
30. Do you plan to participate in the March for Our Lives effort on March 24, in any way? Yes, in Washington DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% Yes, in a march in my city/another city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7% I will get involved online but not in person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14% No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78%
31. In general, do you think laws covering the sale of guns should be made... More strict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63% Less strict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7% Kept as they are now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29%
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CBS News Generations Survey 32. And do you feel like recent marches and student organizing is a turning point in that effort, or not? Asked of those that want more strict gun laws
Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58% No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42%
33. Do you feel that mass shootings are... Unfortunately something we have to accept as part of a free society . . . . . 27% Something we can prevent and stop if we really tried . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73%
34. Are you the parent or guardian of any children under the age of 18? Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28% No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72%
35. Have you focused more on any issues lately because of something that affected your kids, or that your children said or told you about? Asked of parents
Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37% No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63%
36. What was that? (Check all that apply) Asked of parents that said ’Yes’ to Q35
Gun policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64% Education policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56% Social and cultural issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57%
37. Have recent mass shootings made you think differently about gun policy than you did before? Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35% No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65%
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CBS News Generations Survey 38. Do you or does any other member of your household own a handgun, rifle, shotgun, or any other kind of firearm? Yes, I do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16% Yes, someone else does . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% Yes, I do and someone else does . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11% No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58%
39. Did you vote in the election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016? Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58% No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42%
40. What’s the reason you didn’t vote in 2016? (Check all that apply) Asked of those that did not vote in 2016
I didn’t like the candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29% Not old enough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11% It’s not easy enough to do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11% I move around too much / don’t spend time where I officially live . . . . . . . . . . 8% I don’t want to be registered in a system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17% Just not interested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40%
41. In general, how would you describe your own political viewpoint? Very liberal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12% Somewhat liberal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14% Moderate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26% Somewhat conservative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18% Very conservative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13% Not sure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17%
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CBS News Generations Survey 42. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a ...? Strong Democrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17% Not very strong Democrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12% Lean Democrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7% Independent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23% Lean Republican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9% Not very strong Republican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8% Strong Republican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% Not sure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9%
43. Would you describe yourself as a born-again or evangelical Christian? Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27% No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62% Not sure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11%
44. What is your gender? Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49% Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51%
45. In what year were you born? 18-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21% 30-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25% 45-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34% 65+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%
46. What racial or ethnic group best describes you? White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63% Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12% Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%
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CBS News Generations Survey 47. What is the highest level of education you have completed? HS or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39% Some college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31% College grad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19% Post grad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%
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CBS News Generations Survey 1. Satisfaction U.S. Overall, how satisfied are you with the way things are going in the U.S. right now? Gender Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Totals Weighted N
Age Under 30
Age Over 50
Total
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
Age group 30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
10% 32% 30% 28%
11% 36% 28% 25%
9% 28% 32% 30%
6% 37% 34% 23%
11% 26% 32% 31%
11% 30% 32% 27%
10% 33% 30% 27%
12% 32% 25% 31%
8% 32% 33% 27%
11% 33% 27% 29%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,202
1,073
1,129
271
200
553
744
435
471
1,000
Race/Ethnicity Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Totals Weighted N
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
10% 32% 30% 28%
11% 33% 29% 27%
5% 21% 37% 37%
11% 35% 31% 23%
13% 34% 29% 24%
5% 14% 33% 48%
9% 32% 30% 29%
20% 54% 18% 8%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,202
1,395
266
320
220
630
718
508
Ideology Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Totals Weighted N
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
10% 32% 30% 28%
4% 9% 31% 56%
7% 34% 37% 22%
20% 49% 20% 11%
11% 35% 30% 23%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
2,202
569
947
664
624
1
CBS News Generations Survey 2A. People Your Age Have a Say In... - The political process How much say do you feel people your age have in... Gender A lot Some Not much/none Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
18% 43% 38%
21% 46% 33%
15% 41% 43%
8% 42% 50%
16% 44% 40%
16% 46% 38%
23% 39% 38%
20% 49% 31%
12% 42% 46%
22% 43% 35%
99%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,182
1,060
1,122
269
199
546
743
425
467
989
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
18% 43% 38%
18% 44% 37%
23% 40% 37%
15% 40% 44%
15% 47% 37%
19% 46% 35%
15% 43% 42%
28% 53% 19%
99%
99%
100%
99%
99%
100%
100%
100%
2,182
1,384
267
315
216
617
715
509
Ideology A lot Some Not much/none Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity A lot Some Not much/none
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
18% 43% 38%
17% 44% 39%
12% 39% 49%
27% 50% 23%
18% 42% 40%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,182
558
945
661
615
2
CBS News Generations Survey 2B. People Your Age Have a Say In... - Popular culture How much say do you feel people your age have in... Gender A lot Some Not much/none Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
26% 37% 37%
28% 37% 35%
23% 37% 39%
60% 30% 10%
52% 33% 15%
36% 37% 27%
9% 44% 47%
7% 33% 60%
57% 31% 12%
8% 38% 54%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,174
1,058
1,116
267
199
544
740
424
466
986
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
26% 37% 37%
21% 38% 41%
36% 33% 31%
31% 40% 29%
39% 31% 30%
35% 40% 25%
24% 35% 40%
22% 40% 38%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
100%
2,174
1,381
266
312
215
617
713
507
Ideology A lot Some Not much/none Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity A lot Some Not much/none
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
26% 37% 37%
36% 40% 23%
22% 36% 42%
22% 36% 42%
32% 40% 28%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
2,174
558
940
660
608
3
CBS News Generations Survey 2C. People Your Age Have a Say In... - The nation’s values How much say do you feel people your age have in... Gender A lot Some Not much/none Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
20% 47% 33%
23% 50% 27%
17% 44% 39%
15% 48% 37%
20% 49% 31%
21% 47% 32%
19% 49% 32%
21% 42% 37%
18% 48% 34%
20% 43% 36%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
2,177
1,055
1,122
267
199
546
740
424
466
987
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
20% 47% 33%
19% 47% 33%
24% 44% 32%
20% 45% 35%
17% 50% 33%
22% 50% 28%
14% 52% 34%
32% 46% 22%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,177
1,382
265
314
215
618
713
507
Ideology A lot Some Not much/none Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity A lot Some Not much/none
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
20% 47% 33%
20% 53% 26%
12% 45% 43%
30% 45% 25%
21% 47% 32%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
2,177
559
942
659
614
4
CBS News Generations Survey 2D. People Your Age Have a Say In... - Business and the economy How much say do you feel people your age have in... Gender A lot Some Not much/none Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
19% 45% 36%
23% 47% 30%
15% 44% 41%
8% 42% 50%
15% 49% 35%
21% 47% 32%
23% 46% 31%
17% 42% 40%
11% 45% 44%
21% 43% 36%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
2,176
1,058
1,118
266
198
547
739
426
464
987
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
19% 45% 36%
19% 45% 36%
25% 41% 33%
14% 49% 37%
18% 49% 33%
20% 45% 35%
16% 48% 36%
29% 50% 21%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,176
1,382
264
316
215
617
715
505
Ideology A lot Some Not much/none Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity A lot Some Not much/none
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
19% 45% 36%
16% 46% 38%
15% 40% 45%
27% 53% 20%
21% 46% 33%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,176
557
943
659
612
5
CBS News Generations Survey 3. Change the World - Under 30 Do you think people of your generation... Asked of those under 30
Gender Can change the world Are already changing the world Cannot change the world Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
51% 38% 11%
49% 37% 14%
52% 39% 8%
50% 39% 11%
52% 37% 11%
⇤ ⇤ ⇤
⇤ ⇤ ⇤
⇤ ⇤ ⇤
51% 38% 11%
⇤ ⇤ ⇤
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
238
231
270
199
⇤
100%
469
⇤
⇤
0
0
0
Totals Weighted N
⇤
469
0
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
51% 38% 11%
44% 41% 15%
48% 44% 8%
66% 27% 7%
56% 37% 7%
50% 43% 7%
44% 44% 11%
59% 31% 10%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
100%
469
241
69
95
64
139
154
95
Ideology Can change the world Are already changing the world Cannot change the world
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Can change the world Are already changing the world Cannot change the world
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
51% 38% 11%
49% 47% 4%
51% 31% 18%
54% 36% 9%
59% 29% 12%
100%
100%
100%
99%
100%
469
158
195
111
137
6
CBS News Generations Survey 4. Older Generations Compared to your generation, do you think older generations of Americans... (Check all that apply) Asked of those under 30
Gender
Age group
Age Under 30
Age Over 50
Total
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
Had it easier Had it tougher Are intolerant Care about young people None of the above
35% 41% 34% 22% 13%
37% 40% 37% 22% 10%
32% 42% 31% 22% 15%
34% 42% 35% 23% 11%
35% 40% 32% 21% 15%
474
241
233
274
200
⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
35% 41% 34% 22% 13%
Weighted N
⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
0
0
0
Race/Ethnicity
474
0
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
Had it easier Had it tougher Are intolerant Care about young people None of the above
35% 41% 34% 22% 13%
37% 42% 34% 23% 11%
31% 54% 31% 22% 10%
33% 29% 33% 21% 19%
30% 43% 38% 21% 12%
50% 31% 53% 12% 8%
34% 45% 38% 25% 8%
26% 51% 14% 34% 9%
Weighted N
474
243
70
96
66
140
154
96
Ideology
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
Had it easier Had it tougher Are intolerant Care about young people None of the above
35% 41% 34% 22% 13%
51% 30% 62% 13% 5%
26% 46% 24% 22% 18%
26% 50% 10% 34% 13%
32% 51% 22% 26% 10%
Weighted N
474
159
196
111
137
7
CBS News Generations Survey 5. Legacy Baby Boomers Some believe that every generation leaves its mark on the country. When you think about an older generation like the Baby Boomers, people 55 or older, what do you think that generation’s legacy will be? Will they leave the United States... Asked of those under 30
Gender
Age group
Age Under 30
Age Over 50
Total
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
Better than they found it Worse than they found it About the same as they found it It’s too soon to tell yet
19% 43% 16% 21%
21% 43% 19% 17%
18% 44% 13% 25%
21% 46% 12% 20%
17% 40% 21% 22%
⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
19% 43% 16% 21%
Totals Weighted N
⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
99%
100%
100%
99%
100%
460
236
224
262
198
⇤
⇤
0
⇤
0
0
Race/Ethnicity
⇤
99% 460
0
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
Better than they found it Worse than they found it About the same as they found it It’s too soon to tell yet
19% 43% 16% 21%
15% 47% 16% 21%
28% 34% 12% 26%
26% 35% 22% 17%
16% 53% 10% 21%
24% 49% 9% 18%
14% 46% 17% 23%
28% 40% 21% 11%
Totals Weighted N
99%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
460
237
68
92
63
137
154
94
Ideology
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
Better than they found it Worse than they found it About the same as they found it It’s too soon to tell yet
19% 43% 16% 21%
18% 56% 7% 19%
17% 35% 22% 26%
26% 40% 19% 15%
25% 41% 22% 11%
Totals Weighted N
99%
100%
100%
100%
99%
460
156
189
110
134
8
CBS News Generations Survey 6. Optimism About Younger Generation From what you see of young people today, those under age 30 or so, do they make you feel... Asked of those over 50
Gender Optimistic about the country’s future Pessimistic about the country’s future Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
40% 60%
39% 61%
41% 59%
⇤ ⇤
⇤ ⇤
⇤ ⇤
37% 63%
44% 56%
⇤ ⇤
40% 60%
100%
100%
100%
100%
511
562
435
⇤
100%
486
⇤
100%
997
⇤
0
⇤
0
0
Totals Weighted N
0
997
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
40% 60%
39% 61%
41% 59%
43% 57%
⇤ ⇤
64% 36%
31% 69%
26% 74%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
742
106
100
⇤
100%
997
279
329
279
49 Ideology
Optimistic about the country’s future Pessimistic about the country’s future
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Optimistic about the country’s future Pessimistic about the country’s future
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
40% 60%
67% 33%
45% 55%
19% 81%
42% 58%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
997
228
372
390
98
9
CBS News Generations Survey 7. Younger Generation Compared to your generation, do you think young people today generally... (Check all that apply) Asked of those over 50
Gender Have it easier Have it tougher Are hard working Are too easily offended None of the above Weighted N
Age group
Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
49% 25% 11% 57% 7%
52% 26% 8% 61% 7%
45% 24% 14% 53% 7%
564
435
⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
49% 25% 11% 57% 7%
513
⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
45% 23% 9% 55% 9%
487
⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
51% 27% 13% 59% 5%
1,000
⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
0
0
0
Weighted N
0
1,000
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
49% 25% 11% 57% 7%
48% 25% 9% 58% 7%
52% 25% 23% 50% 3%
46% 22% 17% 49% 11%
41% 31% 17% 35% 14%
53% 30% 12% 65% 2%
56% 14% 6% 71% 0%
1,000
743
106
102
⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤ ⇤
279
329
279
49 Ideology
Have it easier Have it tougher Are hard working Are too easily offended None of the above
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Have it easier Have it tougher Are hard working Are too easily offended None of the above
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
49% 25% 11% 57% 7%
27% 35% 23% 27% 14%
49% 30% 12% 55% 9%
61% 15% 3% 77% 0%
51% 22% 10% 62% 6%
1,000
228
372
390
101
10
CBS News Generations Survey 8. Generation Gap Do you think there is a "generation gap" today, that is, a major difference in the point of view of young people and older people? Gender Yes No Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
81% 19%
82% 18%
80% 20%
89% 11%
82% 18%
78% 22%
78% 22%
86% 14%
86% 14%
80% 20%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,188
1,071
1,117
268
197
545
742
435
466
999
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
81% 19%
83% 17%
76% 24%
71% 29%
87% 13%
77% 23%
83% 17%
91% 9%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,188
1,389
265
315
219
628
717
506
Ideology Yes No Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Yes No
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
81% 19%
75% 25%
79% 21%
89% 11%
85% 15%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,188
567
941
662
615
11
CBS News Generations Survey 9. Young People and Gun Protests When young people take part in marches and speak out on guns and safety, do you think of yourself as... Gender Supportive of their efforts Opposed to their efforts It does not matter to you much either way Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
47% 27% 25%
44% 30% 25%
50% 24% 25%
58% 23% 19%
46% 24% 30%
50% 19% 31%
42% 33% 25%
47% 32% 21%
53% 24% 23%
43% 33% 24%
99%
99%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,188
1,067
1,121
268
194
548
744
435
462
1,000
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
47% 27% 25%
42% 32% 26%
67% 8% 25%
55% 20% 25%
46% 29% 25%
81% 7% 12%
43% 30% 27%
20% 56% 24%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,188
1,391
265
314
219
628
716
507
Ideology Supportive of their efforts Opposed to their efforts It does not matter to you much either way Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Supportive of their efforts Opposed to their efforts It does not matter to you much either way
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
47% 27% 25%
88% 4% 8%
41% 20% 39%
22% 57% 21%
48% 29% 22%
99%
100%
100%
100%
99%
2,188
569
945
658
617
12
CBS News Generations Survey 10. Young People Organizing In general, whether you agree with them or not, do you tend to think young people organizing is: Gender Healthy for American democracy Hurtful to American democracy Neither Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
53% 19% 28%
56% 19% 25%
50% 19% 31%
62% 14% 24%
57% 15% 28%
53% 18% 29%
47% 22% 31%
55% 22% 23%
60% 15% 25%
50% 21% 29%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,181
1,067
1,114
268
197
546
738
432
465
995
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
53% 19% 28%
49% 22% 29%
64% 7% 29%
56% 18% 26%
60% 21% 19%
80% 6% 14%
57% 17% 26%
26% 42% 32%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,181
1,386
266
312
217
628
713
508
Ideology Healthy for American democracy Hurtful to American democracy Neither Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Healthy for American democracy Hurtful to American democracy Neither
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
53% 19% 28%
86% 4% 10%
46% 17% 37%
35% 36% 29%
50% 21% 29%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,181
566
939
663
612
13
CBS News Generations Survey 11. Reasosn Young People March Do you think of the recent marches as mainly about gun policy in particular, or about young people looking to have more say in politics overall? Gender Gun policy Politics overall Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
53% 47%
53% 47%
53% 47%
48% 52%
55% 45%
52% 48%
54% 46%
56% 44%
51% 49%
53% 47%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,173
1,064
1,109
270
194
540
738
432
464
990
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
53% 47%
53% 47%
48% 52%
61% 39%
49% 51%
57% 43%
51% 49%
49% 51%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,173
1,376
266
314
217
629
716
502
Ideology Gun policy Politics overall Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Gun policy Politics overall
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
53% 47%
56% 44%
53% 47%
52% 48%
54% 46%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,173
569
935
656
616
14
CBS News Generations Survey 12. 2018 Vote Likelihood How likely is it you will vote in 2018 midterm elections for House and Senate? Gender Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Not at all likely Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
49% 19% 14% 18%
55% 16% 13% 16%
42% 21% 16% 21%
32% 31% 17% 20%
32% 22% 24% 22%
38% 25% 17% 20%
57% 13% 14% 16%
66% 12% 5% 16%
32% 27% 20% 21%
63% 12% 10% 15%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
2,192
1,071
1,121
269
198
549
741
435
467
998
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
49% 19% 14% 18%
55% 16% 12% 17%
34% 30% 19% 17%
32% 20% 22% 26%
50% 22% 11% 17%
61% 18% 12% 9%
48% 17% 16% 19%
63% 21% 9% 7%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,192
1,393
267
314
218
629
718
508
Ideology Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Not at all likely Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Not at all likely
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
49% 19% 14% 18%
62% 19% 8% 11%
29% 21% 22% 28%
66% 15% 9% 10%
34% 26% 18% 22%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,192
569
946
663
616
15
CBS News Generations Survey 13. 2018 Favorability Who would you like to see win control of Congress in 2018? Gender Republicans Democrats It doesn’t matter Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
32% 38% 30%
37% 38% 25%
27% 39% 34%
24% 44% 32%
20% 42% 38%
24% 41% 34%
38% 35% 27%
41% 37% 22%
22% 43% 35%
41% 36% 23%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,187
1,071
1,116
271
198
544
739
435
469
998
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
32% 38% 30%
39% 33% 28%
7% 67% 26%
20% 38% 42%
32% 37% 30%
3% 91% 6%
30% 32% 38%
87% 3% 10%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
2,187
1,388
266
316
217
626
718
506
Ideology Republicans Democrats It doesn’t matter Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Republicans Democrats It doesn’t matter
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
32% 38% 30%
4% 85% 11%
18% 31% 51%
75% 9% 15%
31% 33% 36%
100%
100%
100%
99%
100%
2,187
570
946
659
613
16
CBS News Generations Survey 14. Voted in Midterm or Special Election Have you voted in a midterm or special election before – that is, a Congressional, State, or Senate election, not held in a Presidential year? Gender Yes No Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
50% 50%
54% 46%
45% 55%
24% 76%
39% 61%
41% 59%
58% 42%
69% 31%
30% 70%
65% 35%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,180
1,063
1,118
269
197
549
739
426
466
989
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
50% 50%
58% 42%
36% 64%
31% 69%
41% 59%
59% 41%
51% 49%
66% 34%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,180
1,385
266
312
217
621
717
508
Ideology Yes No Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Yes No
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
50% 50%
59% 41%
33% 67%
66% 34%
41% 59%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,180
561
944
663
617
17
CBS News Generations Survey 15. Political Actions When you want to affect political outcomes, which is your preferred way to do that? Gender Support a party Support candidates Support a cause or organization Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
18% 40% 42%
18% 47% 34%
17% 33% 49%
19% 37% 44%
17% 32% 51%
16% 31% 53%
17% 42% 40%
21% 54% 25%
18% 35% 47%
20% 49% 31%
100%
99%
99%
100%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
2,145
1,056
1,088
268
194
528
732
424
462
979
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
18% 40% 42%
18% 45% 37%
17% 32% 51%
18% 28% 54%
15% 39% 46%
24% 41% 35%
8% 43% 49%
31% 52% 17%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,145
1,365
265
304
211
625
701
504
Ideology Support a party Support candidates Support a cause or organization Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Support a party Support candidates Support a cause or organization
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
18% 40% 42%
18% 40% 41%
12% 34% 54%
25% 49% 26%
17% 36% 47%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
2,145
568
913
657
600
18
CBS News Generations Survey 16. Vote Frequency How often do you vote? Gender
Age group
Age Under 30
Age Over 50
Total
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
Always Sometimes Rarely Never
45% 22% 12% 21%
51% 22% 11% 16%
41% 22% 11% 26%
24% 31% 14% 31%
27% 23% 23% 27%
31% 33% 15% 21%
58% 15% 9% 18%
65% 13% 5% 16%
25% 28% 18% 29%
63% 15% 6% 16%
Totals Weighted N
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
2,190
1,067
1,123
271
199
547
739
435
469
995
Race/Ethnicity
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
Always Sometimes Rarely Never
45% 22% 12% 21%
53% 19% 8% 20%
33% 24% 21% 22%
29% 25% 16% 30%
36% 30% 19% 15%
54% 26% 9% 10%
46% 20% 13% 20%
62% 25% 7% 6%
Totals Weighted N
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
99%
100%
2,190
1,392
267
315
216
630
717
508
Ideology
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
Always Sometimes Rarely Never
45% 22% 12% 21%
56% 22% 14% 8%
26% 25% 14% 35%
64% 19% 5% 12%
32% 26% 14% 28%
Totals Weighted N
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,190
569
945
663
615
19
CBS News Generations Survey 17. Reasons For Not Voting When you don’t get a chance to vote, why is that? (Check all that apply) Asked of those that do not always vote
Gender I don’t always have time I haven’t been old enough It’s hard to register or find voting places It wouldn’t always change things It’s just not something that always appeals to me Sometimes I think the whole system is bad It doesn’t always affect my life None of the above Weighted N
Age Under 30
Age Over 50
Total
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
Age group 30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
18% 11% 6% 24%
23% 9% 9% 26%
14% 12% 4% 22%
25% 40% 11% 19%
26% 9% 9% 19%
21% 4% 6% 21%
13% 4% 4% 28%
2% 4% 0% 34%
26% 27% 10% 19%
10% 2% 3% 34%
23% 30% 15% 27%
25% 31% 19% 23%
22% 29% 11% 30%
17% 20% 11% 17%
31% 26% 19% 20%
23% 30% 11% 29%
22% 35% 19% 29%
26% 34% 18% 36%
23% 23% 14% 18%
22% 35% 21% 33%
1,194
528
667
206
145
380
313
151
350
369
Race/Ethnicity I don’t always have time I haven’t been old enough It’s hard to register or find voting places It wouldn’t always change things It’s just not something that always appeals to me Sometimes I think the whole system is bad It doesn’t always affect my life None of the above Weighted N
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
18% 11% 6% 24%
16% 9% 6% 26%
18% 16% 8% 33%
28% 11% 4% 11%
13% 11% 7% 20%
23% 14% 8% 23%
21% 12% 6% 28%
25% 8% 7% 23%
23% 30% 15% 27%
28% 36% 17% 25%
21% 27% 23% 18%
13% 17% 6% 35%
20% 26% 8% 32%
19% 24% 10% 22%
28% 36% 20% 21%
19% 30% 17% 17%
1,194
656
177
222
139
288
385
194
Ideology I don’t always have time I haven’t been old enough It’s hard to register or find voting places It wouldn’t always change things
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
18% 11% 6% 24%
27% 15% 6% 15%
14% 9% 6% 27%
21% 12% 5% 23%
26% 7% 6% 21%
20
CBS News Generations Survey
Ideology It’s just not something that always appeals to me Sometimes I think the whole system is bad It doesn’t always affect my life None of the above Weighted N
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
23% 30% 15% 27%
21% 30% 15% 20%
25% 30% 13% 29%
20% 27% 21% 27%
24% 31% 12% 25%
1,194
249
695
240
419
21
CBS News Generations Survey 18. Politics Made You Feel Has politics over the last year made you feel... (Check all that apply) Gender Motivated to get more involved Like there’s nothing else I can do Wanting to keep watching Wanting to tune out and watch something else Not sure – haven’t paid attention Weighted N
Age group
Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
28% 22% 23% 37% 16%
30% 21% 27% 38% 12%
26% 23% 19% 37% 21%
29% 26% 25% 42% 14%
25% 24% 20% 37% 22%
27% 22% 18% 34% 24%
27% 19% 23% 38% 16%
30% 22% 30% 38% 5%
27% 25% 23% 40% 18%
29% 20% 27% 37% 11%
2,206
1,075
1,131
274
200
553
744
435
474
1,000
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
28% 22% 23% 37% 16%
28% 22% 22% 39% 14%
28% 21% 29% 38% 18%
26% 20% 18% 31% 25%
31% 22% 24% 35% 17%
41% 25% 26% 38% 8%
26% 25% 22% 45% 12%
29% 17% 30% 35% 9%
2,206
1,397
268
320
221
630
719
509
Ideology Motivated to get more involved Like there’s nothing else I can do Wanting to keep watching Wanting to tune out and watch something else Not sure – haven’t paid attention Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Motivated to get more involved Like there’s nothing else I can do Wanting to keep watching Wanting to tune out and watch something else Not sure – haven’t paid attention
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
28% 22% 23% 37% 16%
49% 29% 28% 38% 5%
16% 20% 15% 38% 30%
27% 18% 30% 37% 8%
25% 23% 20% 37% 19%
2,206
570
948
664
625
22
CBS News Generations Survey 19. 2018 Vote Preference If these were your choices, in the 2018 Congressional elections would you most prefer to vote for... Asked of likely voters
Gender A Republican who is more independent from Donald Trump A Republican who is more in line with Donald Trump A progressive or liberal Democrat A moderate Democrat A third party candidate Wouldn’t vote Totals Weighted N
Age group
Age Under 30
Age Over 50
65+
<30
>50
Total
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
12%
13%
10%
20%
17%
15%
7%
10%
19%
8%
33% 26% 19% 4% 6%
36% 24% 19% 6% 2%
29% 28% 20% 3% 9%
12% 38% 16% 6% 8%
18% 32% 20% 5% 8%
21% 25% 20% 8% 10%
42% 23% 20% 4% 4%
46% 23% 19% 0% 2%
14% 36% 18% 5% 8%
46% 22% 19% 2% 2%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
99%
1,468
765
702
170
105
336
519
338
275
740
Race/Ethnicity A Republican who is more independent from Donald Trump A Republican who is more in line with Donald Trump A progressive or liberal Democrat A moderate Democrat A third party candidate Wouldn’t vote Totals Weighted N
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
12%
12%
7%
9%
17%
33% 26% 19% 4% 6%
41% 23% 15% 5% 4%
8% 37% 38% 4% 6%
25% 30% 22% 3% 11%
100%
100%
100%
1,468
979
169
Democrat
Independent
Republican
3%
13%
22%
18% 25% 24% 7% 8%
2% 54% 39% 0% 2%
36% 20% 17% 12% 2%
72% 2% 1% 0% 3%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
164
155
495
461
426
Ideology A Republican who is more independent from Donald Trump A Republican who is more in line with Donald Trump
Total
Liberal
12% 33%
Parents
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
4%
12%
17%
20%
4%
20%
70%
27%
23
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Ideology A progressive or liberal Democrat A moderate Democrat A third party candidate Wouldn’t vote Totals Weighted N
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
26% 19% 4% 6%
71% 18% 2% 1%
10% 35% 9% 14%
3% 6% 2% 2%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
1,468
451
474
538
367
20% 18% 7% 7%
24
CBS News Generations Survey 20. Congressional District Party Is your Congressional district currently represented by a Democrat, by a Republican, or aren’t you sure? Gender
Age group
Age Under 30
Age Over 50
Total
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
Republican Democrat Not sure
35% 28% 37%
40% 33% 27%
31% 23% 45%
27% 30% 43%
26% 31% 43%
30% 27% 43%
41% 26% 33%
42% 29% 28%
27% 30% 43%
43% 27% 30%
Totals Weighted N
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
2,187
1,069
1,118
269
198
546
738
435
467
994
Race/Ethnicity
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
Republican Democrat Not sure
35% 28% 37%
42% 25% 33%
20% 43% 37%
22% 25% 53%
31% 33% 36%
29% 49% 22%
36% 28% 36%
64% 17% 19%
Totals Weighted N
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,187
1,393
267
313
215
630
719
509
Ideology
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
Republican Democrat Not sure
35% 28% 37%
39% 43% 18%
21% 22% 57%
54% 23% 23%
32% 24% 43%
Totals Weighted N
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
2,187
569
945
664
613
25
CBS News Generations Survey 21. Description Republican Party Which of these describe the Republican party to you? (Check all that apply) Gender Understands people of your generation Effective Well-meaning Moral Tolerant of different people and beliefs Relevant None of the above Weighted N
Age group
Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
16% 17% 23% 19% 18% 18% 52%
19% 17% 27% 21% 21% 21% 46%
14% 16% 20% 18% 15% 16% 56%
10% 21% 17% 19% 16% 23% 46%
11% 18% 19% 15% 11% 12% 53%
12% 16% 17% 16% 13% 14% 56%
19% 14% 30% 21% 21% 20% 49%
22% 18% 27% 23% 22% 22% 54%
11% 20% 18% 17% 14% 18% 49%
21% 17% 30% 23% 23% 22% 49%
2,206
1,075
1,131
274
200
553
744
435
474
1,000
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
16% 17% 23% 19% 18% 18% 52%
19% 18% 28% 22% 19% 19% 50%
13% 11% 13% 10% 12% 16% 59%
9% 20% 16% 15% 17% 16% 50%
13% 11% 20% 16% 15% 17% 55%
5% 10% 9% 8% 9% 9% 69%
13% 14% 26% 17% 17% 17% 51%
42% 38% 50% 45% 40% 40% 15%
2,206
1,397
268
320
221
630
719
509
Ideology Understands people of your generation Effective Well-meaning Moral Tolerant of different people and beliefs Relevant None of the above Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Understands people of your generation Effective Well-meaning Moral Tolerant of different people and beliefs Relevant None of the above
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
16% 17% 23% 19% 18% 18% 52%
3% 9% 7% 4% 6% 11% 73%
11% 11% 14% 12% 8% 11% 62%
35% 31% 51% 42% 42% 36% 19%
13% 18% 20% 18% 17% 17% 49%
2,206
570
948
664
625
26
CBS News Generations Survey 22. Description Democratic Party Which of these describe the Democratic party to you? (Check all that apply) Gender Understands people of your generation Effective Well-meaning Moral Tolerant of different people and beliefs Relevant None of the above Weighted N
Age group
Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
20% 13% 30% 17% 33% 17% 47%
19% 11% 31% 18% 34% 18% 47%
22% 14% 29% 16% 32% 17% 48%
30% 21% 41% 23% 41% 22% 31%
21% 16% 26% 17% 34% 19% 38%
19% 12% 25% 18% 26% 14% 51%
18% 9% 31% 15% 33% 17% 49%
21% 14% 29% 17% 35% 17% 55%
26% 19% 35% 20% 38% 21% 34%
19% 11% 30% 16% 33% 17% 52%
2,206
1,075
1,131
274
200
553
744
435
474
1,000
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
20% 13% 30% 17% 33% 17% 47%
17% 10% 30% 16% 31% 15% 53%
38% 23% 38% 27% 44% 25% 20%
23% 18% 26% 19% 31% 20% 44%
17% 10% 28% 12% 29% 17% 48%
47% 30% 63% 45% 68% 39% 9%
16% 7% 28% 11% 30% 13% 49%
5% 5% 9% 3% 12% 3% 73%
2,206
1,397
268
320
221
630
719
509
Ideology Understands people of your generation Effective Well-meaning Moral Tolerant of different people and beliefs Relevant None of the above Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Understands people of your generation Effective Well-meaning Moral Tolerant of different people and beliefs Relevant None of the above
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
20% 13% 30% 17% 33% 17% 47%
43% 24% 63% 39% 70% 39% 11%
16% 9% 22% 12% 25% 13% 52%
8% 8% 14% 5% 12% 4% 73%
20% 15% 27% 16% 28% 16% 46%
2,206
570
948
664
625
27
CBS News Generations Survey 23A. Political Candidates Must Have - Gun policy Which of these issues is something a political candidate MUST agree with you on to get your vote, and which is something they could disagree on but still get your vote? Gender Must agree to vote Could Disagree and still vote Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
66% 34%
66% 34%
66% 34%
71% 29%
65% 35%
57% 43%
68% 32%
71% 29%
69% 31%
68% 32%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,148
1,053
1,095
266
191
532
731
428
457
984
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
66% 34%
65% 35%
70% 30%
68% 32%
65% 35%
68% 32%
65% 35%
68% 32%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,148
1,372
262
301
212
626
706
506
Ideology Must agree to vote Could Disagree and still vote Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Must agree to vote Could Disagree and still vote
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
66% 34%
69% 31%
59% 41%
73% 27%
69% 31%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,148
563
923
656
592
28
CBS News Generations Survey 23B. Political Candidates Must Have - Immigration Which of these issues is something a political candidate MUST agree with you on to get your vote, and which is something they could disagree on but still get your vote? Gender Must agree to vote Could Disagree and still vote Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
64% 36%
65% 35%
63% 37%
64% 36%
56% 44%
57% 43%
66% 34%
72% 28%
61% 39%
69% 31%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,150
1,054
1,096
267
192
532
731
428
459
984
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
64% 36%
64% 36%
55% 45%
75% 25%
60% 40%
63% 37%
63% 37%
71% 29%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,150
1,374
263
302
212
626
705
507
Ideology Must agree to vote Could Disagree and still vote Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Must agree to vote Could Disagree and still vote
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
64% 36%
70% 30%
55% 45%
71% 29%
65% 35%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,150
564
924
655
594
29
CBS News Generations Survey 23C. Political Candidates Must Have - Abortion Which of these issues is something a political candidate MUST agree with you on to get your vote, and which is something they could disagree on but still get your vote? Gender Must agree to vote Could Disagree and still vote Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
53% 47%
49% 51%
56% 44%
58% 42%
55% 45%
50% 50%
51% 49%
54% 46%
57% 43%
51% 49%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,131
1,044
1,087
263
191
528
729
421
454
973
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
53% 47%
51% 49%
56% 44%
60% 40%
45% 55%
58% 42%
45% 55%
55% 45%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,131
1,360
258
302
211
623
702
495
Ideology Must agree to vote Could Disagree and still vote Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Must agree to vote Could Disagree and still vote
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
53% 47%
63% 37%
43% 57%
57% 43%
53% 47%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,131
562
913
650
590
30
CBS News Generations Survey 24. 2018 Vote Reason Will your Congressional or Senate vote in 2018 be... Asked of likely voters
Gender In support of Donald Trump In opposition to Donald Trump Not about Donald Trump Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
35% 34% 31%
38% 32% 29%
32% 36% 32%
20% 50% 30%
22% 38% 40%
29% 34% 37%
38% 31% 30%
48% 29% 23%
20% 46% 34%
45% 30% 25%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
1,473
762
711
168
106
340
519
341
274
743
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
35% 34% 31%
41% 30% 28%
8% 45% 47%
33% 42% 25%
28% 39% 33%
5% 66% 29%
36% 29% 35%
73% 6% 21%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
1,473
984
170
165
154
497
465
425
Ideology In support of Donald Trump In opposition to Donald Trump Not about Donald Trump Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity In support of Donald Trump In opposition to Donald Trump Not about Donald Trump
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
35% 34% 31%
6% 67% 27%
27% 33% 40%
68% 7% 25%
33% 34% 33%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
1,473
458
475
537
365
31
CBS News Generations Survey 25. Democratic Gains in Special Elections Have recent Democratic gains in special elections made you feel... Asked of likely voters
Gender Motivated to help Democrats Motivated to oppose Democrats Neither Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
38% 29% 33%
34% 35% 31%
41% 23% 35%
39% 26% 35%
38% 22% 39%
40% 20% 40%
37% 33% 30%
35% 36% 28%
39% 24% 37%
36% 36% 27%
100%
100%
99%
100%
99%
100%
100%
99%
100%
99%
1,461
761
700
167
106
329
519
341
272
743
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
38% 29% 33%
33% 35% 32%
63% 11% 26%
41% 18% 41%
34% 27% 39%
83% 3% 14%
25% 29% 46%
4% 64% 32%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
1,461
975
170
162
154
491
461
426
Ideology Motivated to help Democrats Motivated to oppose Democrats Neither Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Motivated to help Democrats Motivated to oppose Democrats Neither
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
38% 29% 33%
78% 2% 20%
34% 15% 51%
6% 65% 29%
32% 31% 37%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
1,461
453
472
532
358
32
CBS News Generations Survey 26. Part of a Community In your life today, do you feel like you are part of a community, a connected group of people with things in common or not? Gender Yes, I’m part of a community No, I’m not part of a community Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
51% 49%
54% 46%
49% 51%
60% 40%
54% 46%
47% 53%
48% 52%
56% 44%
57% 43%
52% 48%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,165
1,066
1,099
267
195
533
738
433
461
993
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
51% 49%
51% 49%
45% 55%
54% 46%
57% 43%
59% 41%
50% 50%
58% 42%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,165
1,383
265
304
212
623
711
508
Ideology Yes, I’m part of a community No, I’m not part of a community Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Yes, I’m part of a community No, I’m not part of a community
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
51% 49%
65% 35%
38% 62%
59% 41%
54% 46%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,165
559
935
662
612
33
CBS News Generations Survey 27. Type of Community What kind of communities do you consider yourself a part of... (Check all that apply) Asked of those that feel part of a community
Gender Online communities, with connections between people and social media Physical community, a neighborhood or town where you work or live A group of people with shared interests, wherever they may live Weighted N
Age group
Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
40%
38%
43%
55%
44%
41%
37%
33%
51%
36%
60%
58%
62%
49%
42%
67%
62%
66%
46%
65%
67%
68%
66%
74%
70%
56%
68%
71%
72%
71%
1,110
574
536
160
105
250
352
243
265
521
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
40%
41%
34%
37%
48%
45%
40%
37%
60%
65%
52%
51%
55%
60%
64%
61%
67%
70%
60%
71%
53%
72%
69%
65%
1,110
704
118
166
122
369
353
295
Ideology Online communities, with connections between people and social media Physical community, a neighborhood or town where you work or live A group of people with shared interests, wherever they may live Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Online communities, with connections between people and social media Physical community, a neighborhood or town where you work or live A group of people with shared interests, wherever they may live
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
40%
53%
34%
34%
43%
60%
60%
61%
59%
56%
67%
74%
56%
70%
63%
1,110
361
353
389
328
34
CBS News Generations Survey 28. Source for Information Which of these do you regularly use as a source for information and news? (Check all that apply) Gender Facebook Twitter Websites Networks like CBS, ABC, NBC Fox CNN Radio MSNBC Weighted N
Age group
Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
37% 15% 43% 44% 28% 25% 26% 17%
31% 16% 52% 44% 35% 27% 32% 21%
42% 13% 35% 44% 22% 22% 20% 13%
42% 23% 47% 32% 21% 32% 20% 19%
45% 21% 40% 32% 20% 25% 22% 12%
47% 18% 41% 36% 24% 24% 21% 15%
34% 11% 44% 51% 30% 23% 30% 18%
21% 7% 43% 56% 39% 23% 30% 18%
43% 22% 44% 32% 20% 29% 21% 16%
26% 9% 44% 56% 36% 24% 31% 18%
2,206
1,075
1,131
274
200
553
744
435
474
1,000
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
37% 15% 43% 44% 28% 25% 26% 17%
35% 13% 45% 46% 31% 20% 25% 15%
33% 19% 36% 48% 21% 37% 29% 24%
44% 18% 36% 36% 27% 32% 26% 17%
40% 17% 51% 43% 24% 30% 30% 20%
39% 17% 45% 53% 13% 42% 28% 33%
32% 14% 54% 43% 29% 24% 28% 15%
33% 16% 37% 43% 58% 13% 32% 9%
2,206
1,397
268
320
221
630
719
509
Ideology Facebook Twitter Websites Networks like CBS, ABC, NBC Fox CNN
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Facebook Twitter Websites Networks like CBS, ABC, NBC Fox CNN Radio MSNBC
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
37% 15% 43% 44% 28% 25%
37% 19% 59% 51% 12% 42%
40% 14% 35% 45% 20% 23%
32% 12% 42% 38% 54% 12%
46% 17% 38% 39% 27% 27%
35
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Ideology Radio MSNBC Weighted N
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
26% 17%
25% 34%
19% 14%
37% 7%
26% 16%
2,206
570
948
664
625
36
CBS News Generations Survey 29. Likely To Do in 2018 In 2018, which of these are you likely to do if you have time... (Check all that apply) Gender Raise or donate money for candidates and causes Organize groups of people Volunteer for a campaign or candidate Join marches or demonstrations Post and discuss issues online and in social media Discuss or try to change people minds on the other political side None of the above Weighted N
Age group
Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
14% 7% 13% 12%
18% 7% 14% 12%
11% 6% 11% 12%
13% 10% 16% 17%
14% 7% 13% 17%
14% 9% 10% 15%
14% 5% 13% 9%
17% 5% 12% 8%
13% 9% 15% 17%
16% 4% 13% 8%
22%
25%
19%
32%
24%
18%
22%
22%
29%
22%
23% 55%
30% 48%
18% 60%
25% 41%
24% 51%
18% 59%
25% 57%
27% 55%
25% 45%
27% 55%
2,206
1,075
1,131
274
200
553
744
435
474
1,000
Total
White
Black
14% 7% 13% 12%
15% 6% 14% 11%
15% 9% 12% 16%
22%
23%
23% 55% 2,206
Party ID
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
8% 7% 8% 9%
17% 8% 13% 15%
25% 10% 19% 23%
13% 5% 11% 11%
12% 5% 13% 4%
19%
15%
30%
27%
27%
22%
26% 54%
15% 56%
19% 60%
25% 46%
28% 41%
28% 53%
25% 56%
1,397
268
320
221
630
719
509
Ideology Raise or donate money for candidates and causes
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Raise or donate money for candidates and causes Organize groups of people Volunteer for a campaign or candidate Join marches or demonstrations Post and discuss issues online and in social media Discuss or try to change people minds on the other political side None of the above
Age Under 30
Total
Liberal
14%
28%
Moderate
7%
Parents Conservative
Yes
13%
12%
37
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Ideology Organize groups of people Volunteer for a campaign or candidate Join marches or demonstrations Post and discuss issues online and in social media Discuss or try to change people minds on the other political side None of the above Weighted N
Total
Liberal
7% 13% 12%
9% 23% 31%
22%
Moderate
Parents Conservative
Yes
6% 7% 6%
5% 12% 4%
7% 12% 11%
33%
15%
24%
24%
23% 55%
31% 35%
14% 68%
31% 53%
22% 54%
2,206
570
948
664
625
38
CBS News Generations Survey 30. Participate in March for Our Lives Do you plan to participate in the March for Our Lives effort on March 24, in any way? Gender Yes, in Washington DC Yes, in a march in my city/another city I will get involved online but not in person No Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
1% 7% 14% 78%
2% 6% 14% 78%
1% 8% 14% 77%
3% 9% 18% 70%
3% 7% 18% 72%
3% 7% 12% 77%
0% 6% 13% 81%
0% 6% 12% 82%
3% 8% 18% 70%
0% 6% 12% 82%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
99%
100%
2,181
1,070
1,111
268
198
539
740
435
466
996
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
1% 7% 14% 78%
1% 6% 12% 80%
2% 9% 23% 66%
2% 7% 14% 77%
6% 5% 13% 76%
2% 13% 24% 60%
1% 5% 12% 82%
1% 3% 7% 88%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
99%
100%
99%
2,181
1,385
265
315
216
627
713
507
Ideology Yes, in Washington DC Yes, in a march in my city/another city I will get involved online but not in person No Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Yes, in Washington DC Yes, in a march in my city/another city I will get involved online but not in person No
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
1% 7% 14% 78%
2% 15% 26% 56%
1% 5% 11% 83%
1% 2% 8% 89%
3% 8% 16% 73%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
2,181
564
944
662
613
39
CBS News Generations Survey 31. Gun Laws In general, do you think laws covering the sale of guns should be made... Gender More strict Less strict Kept as they are now Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
63% 7% 29%
56% 11% 32%
70% 3% 26%
67% 11% 21%
65% 9% 25%
63% 9% 28%
61% 6% 33%
64% 5% 31%
66% 11% 23%
62% 5% 33%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,178
1,064
1,114
268
197
541
739
434
465
995
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
63% 7% 29%
60% 7% 33%
75% 7% 18%
69% 6% 25%
62% 10% 28%
86% 5% 9%
61% 9% 30%
39% 11% 50%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,178
1,386
263
315
214
629
714
504
Ideology More strict Less strict Kept as they are now Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity More strict Less strict Kept as they are now
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
63% 7% 29%
91% 2% 7%
64% 6% 30%
38% 14% 47%
64% 10% 26%
99%
100%
100%
99%
100%
2,178
565
941
662
613
40
CBS News Generations Survey 32. Recent Marches as Turning Point And do you feel like recent marches and student organizing is a turning point in that effort, or not? Asked of those that want more strict gun laws
Gender Yes No Totals Weighted N
Age Under 30
Age Over 50
Total
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
Age group 30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
58% 42%
59% 41%
58% 42%
67% 33%
62% 38%
57% 43%
54% 46%
61% 39%
65% 35%
58% 42%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
1,375
597
778
179
126
340
451
280
304
613
Race/Ethnicity Yes No Totals Weighted N
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
58% 42%
54% 46%
70% 30%
67% 33%
56% 44%
78% 22%
52% 48%
29% 71%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
1,375
833
198
212
132
539
432
199
Ideology Yes No Totals Weighted N
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
58% 42%
76% 24%
51% 49%
41% 59%
56% 44%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
1,375
510
604
255
390
41
CBS News Generations Survey 33. Mass Shootings Do you feel that mass shootings are... Gender Unfortunately something we have to accept as part of a free society Something we can prevent and stop if we really tried Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
27%
30%
23%
26%
25%
27%
29%
24%
26%
26%
73%
70%
77%
74%
75%
73%
71%
76%
74%
74%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,168
1,064
1,105
269
194
539
736
430
463
988
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
27%
28%
18%
24%
34%
15%
28%
36%
73%
72%
82%
76%
66%
85%
72%
64%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,168
1,374
264
315
215
628
706
504
Ideology Unfortunately something we have to accept as part of a free society Something we can prevent and stop if we really tried Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Unfortunately something we have to accept as part of a free society Something we can prevent and stop if we really tried
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
27%
12%
28%
37%
29%
73%
88%
72%
63%
71%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,168
563
939
655
614
42
CBS News Generations Survey 34. Children under the age of 18 Are you the parent or guardian of any children under the age of 18? Gender Yes No Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
28% 72%
27% 73%
30% 70%
28% 72%
29% 71%
56% 44%
22% 78%
3% 97%
29% 71%
10% 90%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,206
1,075
1,131
274
200
553
744
435
474
1,000
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
28% 72%
24% 76%
27% 73%
43% 57%
32% 68%
27% 73%
25% 75%
31% 69%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,206
1,397
268
320
221
630
719
509
Ideology Yes No Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Yes No
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
28% 72%
22% 78%
32% 68%
28% 72%
100% 0%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,206
570
948
664
625
43
CBS News Generations Survey 35. Parents’ Focus Have you focused more on any issues lately because of something that affected your kids, or that your children said or told you about? Asked of parents
Gender Yes No Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
37% 63%
34% 66%
40% 60%
37% 63%
40% 60%
35% 65%
37% 63%
⇤ ⇤
39% 61%
39% 61%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
289
328
78
59
305
160
⇤
100%
616
137
97
14
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
37% 63%
37% 63%
41% 59%
34% 66%
37% 63%
52% 48%
37% 63%
29% 71%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
616
338
73
134
70
167
182
156
Ideology Yes No Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Yes No
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
37% 63%
41% 59%
36% 64%
34% 66%
37% 63%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
616
126
300
184
616
44
CBS News Generations Survey 36. Type of Parents’ Focus What was that? (Check all that apply) Asked of parents that said ’Yes’ to Q35
Gender
Age group
Age Under 30
Age Over 50
Total
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
Gun policy Education policy Social and cultural issues
64% 56% 57%
60% 57% 52%
67% 56% 61%
76% 52% 69%
99
130
108
60
⇤ ⇤ ⇤
45% 56% 44%
228
⇤ ⇤ ⇤
66% 59% 59%
Weighted N
⇤ ⇤ ⇤
⇤ ⇤ ⇤
29
24
8
Race/Ethnicity
53
38
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
Gun policy Education policy Social and cultural issues
64% 56% 57%
60% 60% 57% 127
⇤ ⇤ ⇤
62% 62% 61%
228
⇤ ⇤ ⇤
79% 49% 58%
Weighted N
⇤ ⇤ ⇤
86
66
⇤ ⇤ ⇤
30
46
26 Ideology
45 Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
Gun policy Education policy Social and cultural issues
64% 56% 57%
83% 53% 62%
61% 61% 54%
53% 53% 60%
64% 56% 57%
Weighted N
228
52
108
63
228
45
CBS News Generations Survey 37. Change About Gun Policy After Recent Shootings Have recent mass shootings made you think differently about gun policy than you did before? Gender Yes No Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
35% 65%
31% 69%
39% 61%
43% 57%
40% 60%
42% 58%
27% 73%
32% 68%
42% 58%
28% 72%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,180
1,068
1,112
269
197
546
734
434
466
991
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
35% 65%
29% 71%
46% 54%
51% 49%
38% 62%
44% 56%
30% 70%
24% 76%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,180
1,385
267
313
216
625
719
509
Ideology Yes No Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Yes No
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
35% 65%
36% 64%
40% 60%
26% 74%
47% 53%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,180
568
938
664
613
46
CBS News Generations Survey 38. Gun Ownership Do you or does any other member of your household own a handgun, rifle, shotgun, or any other kind of firearm? Gender Yes, I do Yes, someone else does Yes, I do and someone else does No Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
16% 15% 11% 58%
26% 10% 12% 52%
6% 20% 10% 63%
5% 25% 11% 59%
12% 16% 9% 63%
14% 15% 10% 61%
16% 14% 17% 53%
25% 12% 5% 58%
8% 21% 10% 61%
20% 13% 12% 55%
100%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,156
1,052
1,104
268
196
538
726
428
464
979
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
16% 15% 11% 58%
18% 18% 12% 51%
12% 7% 7% 74%
11% 12% 5% 71%
12% 10% 18% 60%
12% 13% 7% 68%
19% 14% 14% 53%
20% 20% 16% 43%
100%
99%
100%
99%
100%
100%
100%
99%
2,156
1,372
259
311
214
621
707
496
Ideology Yes, I do Yes, someone else does Yes, I do and someone else does No Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Yes, I do Yes, someone else does Yes, I do and someone else does No
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
16% 15% 11% 58%
10% 17% 6% 67%
13% 15% 11% 61%
24% 14% 17% 45%
14% 15% 12% 58%
100%
100%
100%
100%
99%
2,156
562
941
641
611
47
CBS News Generations Survey 39. 2016 Turnout Did you vote in the election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016? Gender Yes No Totals Weighted N
Age group
Totals Weighted N
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
58% 42%
62% 38%
54% 46%
40% 60%
46% 54%
51% 49%
65% 35%
72% 28%
42% 58%
70% 30%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,205
1,074
1,131
273
200
553
744
435
473
1,000
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
58% 42%
64% 36%
48% 52%
46% 54%
48% 52%
71% 29%
58% 42%
75% 25%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,205
1,397
267
320
221
630
719
509
Ideology Yes No Totals Weighted N
Age Over 50
Total
Race/Ethnicity Yes No
Age Under 30
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
58% 42%
72% 28%
40% 60%
73% 27%
50% 50%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2,205
570
948
664
624
48
CBS News Generations Survey 40. Reason No Vote in 2016 What’s the reason you didn’t vote in 2016? (Check all that apply) Asked of those that did not vote in 2016
Gender
Age group
Age Under 30
Age Over 50
Total
Male
Female
18-24
25-29
30-44
45-64
65+
<30
>50
I didn’t like the candidates Not old enough It’s not easy enough to do I move around too much / don’t spend time where I officially live I don’t want to be registered in a system Just not interested
29% 11% 11%
38% 11% 8%
23% 10% 14%
15% 48% 5%
25% 6% 9%
37% 3% 8%
34% 1% 11%
24% 2% 30%
19% 31% 7%
32% 1% 19%
8% 17% 40%
8% 16% 41%
9% 18% 39%
5% 11% 25%
15% 21% 47%
12% 18% 37%
6% 15% 48%
4% 21% 41%
9% 15% 34%
5% 20% 41%
Weighted N
925
404
520
164
108
269
260
124
272
300
Race/Ethnicity
Party ID
Total
White
Black
Hispanic
Other
Democrat
Independent
Republican
I didn’t like the candidates Not old enough It’s not easy enough to do I move around too much / don’t spend time where I officially live I don’t want to be registered in a system Just not interested
29% 11% 11%
32% 10% 14%
35% 9% 5%
18% 11% 9%
26% 14% 9%
30% 14% 10%
37% 12% 10%
26% 13% 19%
8% 17% 40%
6% 15% 43%
9% 15% 47%
14% 17% 33%
12% 25% 28%
15% 14% 23%
6% 18% 44%
12% 9% 25%
Weighted N
925
499
139
172
115
182
304
126
Ideology
Parents
Total
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Yes
I didn’t like the candidates Not old enough It’s not easy enough to do I move around too much / don’t spend time where I officially live I don’t want to be registered in a system Just not interested
29% 11% 11%
38% 20% 8%
27% 7% 13%
29% 14% 8%
29% 5% 9%
8% 17% 40%
12% 8% 31%
7% 21% 46%
10% 10% 30%
9% 19% 47%
Weighted N
925
159
573
177
312
49
HOW THE POLL WAS CONDUCTED AND THE MARGIN OF ERROR CALCULATED
March 25, 2018
The CBS News survey is conducted by YouGov using a nationally representative sample of 2,206 U.S. residents interviewed online between March 19-21, 2018. The final sample included oversamples of 854 parents, as well as 433 adults aged 18-24, and 466 adults aged 25-29. This sample was weighted according to gender, age, race, education, and children under 18 at home based on the American Community Survey, conducted by the U.S. Bureau of the Census, as well as 2012 and 2016 Presidential vote. Respondents were selected from YouGov’s opt-in panel to be representative of all U.S residents. The weights range from 0.3 to 7.3, with a mean of 1 and a standard deviation of 1.16. The margin of error (a 95% confidence interval) for a sample percentage p based upon the entire sample is approximately 3.2%. It is calculated using the formula s 1 + CV2 pˆ ± 100 ⇥ n where CV is the coefficient of variation of the sample weights and n is the sample size used to compute the proportion. This is a measure of sampling error (the average of all estimates obtained using the same sample selection and weighting procedures repeatedly). The sample estimate should di↵er from its expected value by less than margin of error in 95 percent of all samples. It does not reflect non-sampling errors, including potential selection bias in panel participation or in response to a particular survey.
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