Taking America’s Pulse
Fall 2024 Survey

Prepared by Verasight

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Verasight conducted a nationally-representative survey of 6,012 adults.
Questions were assigned to one of four modules and each respondent viewed two of these modules at random, so the typical sample size for most questions was just over 3,000 respondents.

October 21 - November 04, 2024

Question q1

Currently, most of the United States observes Daylight Saving Time, switching the clock twice every year. If you could choose, which of the following options would you choose for the place you live? (N = 3,016)
Response Percent
Daylight Saving Time, with two clock switches per year 32%
Permanent summer time (daylight time), with no clock switches 48%
Permanent winter time (standard time), with no clock switches 20%

Question q2

Group 1

Many different issues facing society could be considered as “environmental” issues. Do you agree or disagree that [Field-Q2_text] is an environmental issue?
q2_text = ‘climate change’ (N = 1,017)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 44%
Somewhat agree 31%
Neither agree nor disagree 13%
Somewhat disagree 6%
Strongly disagree 6%

Group 2

Many different issues facing society could be considered as “environmental” issues. Do you agree or disagree that [Field-Q2_text] is an environmental issue?
q2_text = ‘lack of access to grocery stores’ (N = 982)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 14%
Somewhat agree 22%
Neither agree nor disagree 24%
Somewhat disagree 21%
Strongly disagree 19%

Group 3

Many different issues facing society could be considered as “environmental” issues. Do you agree or disagree that [Field-Q2_text] is an environmental issue?
q2_text = ‘poverty’ (N = 1,017)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 18%
Somewhat agree 30%
Neither agree nor disagree 22%
Somewhat disagree 17%
Strongly disagree 13%

Question q3

Group 1

[Field-Q3_text] is better for the environment than coal or petroleum, but not as good as wind and solar. Leaks or accidents are rare, but when they happen they create pollution similar to coal or petroleum as well as other environmental harm.What best describes your opinion on [Field-Q3_text2]?
q3_text = ‘Imagine an alternate energy source exists that’
q3_text2 = ‘using this energy source’ (N = 1,540)
Response Percent
It should be banned, and existing facilities should close immediately. 8%
It should be minimized, with limited further development, but pre-existing plants can continue to operate. 37%
It should be used more widely as a temporary solution while more renewable sources are developed. 44%
It should serve as a primary source of energy, with indefinite growth and expansion. 10%

Group 2

[Field-Q3_text] is better for the environment than coal or petroleum, but not as good as wind and solar. Leaks or accidents are rare, but when they happen they create pollution similar to coal or petroleum as well as other environmental harm.What best describes your opinion on [Field-Q3_text2]?
q3_text = ‘Many people do not know that fracking’
q3_text2 = ‘fracking’ (N = 1,476)
Response Percent
It should be banned, and existing facilities should close immediately. 10%
It should be minimized, with limited further development, but pre-existing plants can continue to operate. 37%
It should be used more widely as a temporary solution while more renewable sources are developed. 36%
It should serve as a primary source of energy, with indefinite growth and expansion. 17%

Question q4

In the most polluted neighborhoods in the US, most residents are racial minorities or low income. Who do you believe is most responsible for creating this pattern? (N = 3,015)
Response Percent
Corporations 36%
Government 39%
Individuals 24%

Question q5

New York state sits on two of the largest natural gas deposits in the world, but the gas currently cannot be extracted because fracking is banned in the state. Would you support extraction of gas in New York State? (N = 3,016)
Response Percent
I support extraction 47%
I do not support extraction 21%
I am not sure 32%

Question q6

How useful do you believe artificial intelligence (AI) is as a tool in classrooms? (N = 3,016)
Response Percent
Not useful at all 14%
Slightly useful 25%
Neutral 33%
Very useful 20%
Extremely useful 8%

Question q7

In past U.S. elections, some political candidates have argued over the validity of vote counts. With that in mind, do you personally think that AI would be a good solution to verify the counts in the upcoming 2024 presidential election? (N = 3,017)
Response Percent
Definitely Not 24%
Probably Not 23%
No Opinion 24%
Probably Yes 21%
Definitely Yes 8%

Question q8

If you support an age limit for presidential candidates in the United States, which age limit do you support? (N = 3,012)
Response Percent
I oppose setting an age limit 20%
I support an age limit below 70 30%
I support setting the age limit at 70 23%
I support setting the age limit at 75 17%
I support setting the age limit at 80 8%
I support an age limit above 80 3%

Question q9

Do you believe the integration of AI in education will have a predominantly positive or negative impact on learning outcomes? (N = 3,015)
Response Percent
Strongly positive 7%
Somewhat positive 27%
Neutral 33%
Somewhat negative 21%
Strongly negative 12%

Question q10

Would you support federal regulation of AI development with the aim of restricting the impact the technology will have on human employment? (N = 3,016)
Response Percent
Yes 48%
No 23%
I don’t know 28%

Question q11

How concerned are you about the potential environmental impacts of AI? (N = 3,013)
Response Percent
Not concerned at all 19%
Slightly concerned 25%
Moderately concerned 32%
Very concerned 13%
Extremely concerned 12%

Question q12

Some companies use AI to analyze your personal data for targeted advertising. How concerned are you with the possibility of your data being exposed in a data breach? (N = 3,015)
Response Percent
Extremely Concerned 26%
Very Concerned 26%
Somewhat Concerned 31%
Slightly Concerned 12%
Not Concerned at all 5%

Question q14

Should female athletes be paid the same as male athletes? (N = 3,015)
Response Percent
Men should continue to get paid more 14%
Women should be paid more 4%
They should be paid equally 71%
I don’t know 11%

Question q15

Group 1

Experts warn that [Field-Q15_text] likely to be impacted by climate change. How does this affect your personal concern about climate change?
q15_text = ‘all communities in the U.S. are’ (N = 1,495)
Response Percent
It makes me more concerned about climate change 48%
It makes me less concerned about climate change 10%
It does not affect my level of concern about climate change 42%

Group 2

Experts warn that [Field-Q15_text] likely to be impacted by climate change. How does this affect your personal concern about climate change?
q15_text = ‘minority and lower-income communities in the U.S. are more’ (N = 1,521)
Response Percent
It makes me more concerned about climate change 44%
It makes me less concerned about climate change 9%
It does not affect my level of concern about climate change 47%

Question q16

With students having access to AI tools like ChatGPT, do you think that grades are higher now in comparison to years when AI tools were not available? (N = 3,014)
Response Percent
Grades are not affected by AI 9%
Grades are higher as a result of AI 30%
Grades are lower as a result of AI 11%
I don’t know enough about AI and its effects on grades 49%

Question q17

If you were to consider investing in a startup business, which factor would most influence your decision? (N = 3,016)
Response Percent
Product innovation 14%
Strength of the founding team 10%
Growth potential of the startup’s market/industry 33%
Early customer traction 6%
Profitability potential 30%
Other 6%

Question q18

​​To the best of your knowledge, how many of your friends do you know are in a different political party than you? (N = 3,015)
Response Percent
0 11%
1 to 5 37%
6 to 10 16%
11+ 11%
Not sure 25%

Question q19

How effective do you believe people’s individual carbon-reducing actions are compared to larger, corporation level actions in terms of combating climate change? (N = 3,015)
Response Percent
Extremely effective 5%
Very effective 9%
Moderately effective 33%
Slightly effective 37%
Not effective at all 17%

Question q20

Group 1

How would you describe your financial status now, compared to [Field-Q20_text] the COVID-19 pandemic?
q20_text = ‘before’ (N = 1,504)
Response Percent
Much Worse 22%
Somewhat Worse 22%
About the Same 35%
Somewhat Better 14%
Much Better 7%

Group 2

How would you describe your financial status now, compared to [Field-Q20_text] the COVID-19 pandemic?
q20_text = ‘during’ (N = 1,513)
Response Percent
Much Worse 17%
Somewhat Worse 24%
About the Same 34%
Somewhat Better 16%
Much Better 8%

Question q21

When was the last time you went to church? (N = 3,013)
Response Percent
1 week ago 23%
1 month ago 11%
1 year ago 12%
More than a year ago 46%
Never been to church 8%

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Group 1

In your opinion, what should be the main purpose of sending a person to prison? (N = 3,055)
Response Percent
To punish the individual 21%
To rehabilitate the individual so they might become a productive citizen 36%
To keep them locked up in order to protect society from crimes they might commit 36%
To deter others who might commit crimes 7%

Group 2

In your opinion, what should be the main purpose of sending a person to prison? (N = 2,917)

[Text Entry Responses Provided]

Question q22

How often, if at all, have you seen an advertisement on social media, such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, or Pinterest, that led you to shop online? (N = 3,026)
Response Percent
At least once a week 25%
A few times a month 25%
A few times a year 32%
I have never shopped online because of a social media advertisement 14%
I have never seen a social media advertisement 3%

Question q23

Which of the following best describes your engagement, such as liking or disliking, commenting on, or sharing and reposting the content, with cultural content on social media? (N = 3,026)
Response Percent
I frequently see content representing my cultural identity, and I engage with it often. 17%
I frequently see content representing my cultural identity, but I only engage with it occasionally. 37%
I rarely see content representing my cultural identity, but when I do, I actively engage with it. 11%
​​I rarely see content representing my cultural identity, and I rarely engage with it. 15%
I don’t notice content related to my cultural identity. 20%

Question q24

Current trends indicate that internet users are increasingly moving away from traditional news outlets (TV news, newspapers etc…) and turning to social media for their news and information. Which of the following best describes your online habits and news consumption behaviors? (N = 3,025)
Response Percent
I trust social media more and rarely fact-check. 7%
I trust traditional media more and rarely fact-check. 18%
I trust and fact-check both equally. 29%
I’m skeptical of both and frequently fact-check. 46%

Question q25

How frequently do you encounter political content on your “For You” or similar personalized pages across platforms like TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram Reels, or others? (N = 3,026)
Response Percent
Rarely 12%
Sometimes 32%
Frequently 29%
Always 13%
I don’t use these features on social media platforms 14%

Question q26

How big of a role do you think TikTok and other social media plays in shaping your consumption of political information? (N = 3,023)
Response Percent
A large role 24%
A medium role 34%
A small role 42%

Question q27

Group 1

How much do you agree or disagree: I am more likely to participate in a new hobby if I see someone [Field-Q27_text] participating in it on social media?
q27_text = ‘like me’ (N = 1,520)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 17%
Disagree 35%
Agree 41%
Strongly Agree 8%

Group 2

How much do you agree or disagree: I am more likely to participate in a new hobby if I see someone [Field-Q27_text] participating in it on social media?
q27_text = ‘of my identity group’ (N = 1,505)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 16%
Disagree 38%
Agree 38%
Strongly Agree 7%

Question q28

What is a more important factor when seeking employment, your wages or employment benefits (such as healthcare, 401k, or paid time off)? (N = 3,026)
Response Percent
Wages 58%
Employment benefits 34%
Neither 8%

Question q29

Does earning an advanced education usually lead to earning a higher income? (N = 3,024)
Response Percent
Yes, higher education leads to higher incomes 46%
No, higher education does not lead to higher incomes 24%
It is impossible to tell if the two are related 14%
I need more information to answer 16%

Question q30

How did high school English affect your relationship with reading for pleasure? (N = 3,024)
Response Percent
I enjoyed high school English, and it made me more appreciative of reading. 39%
I disliked high school English, but it still made me more appreciative of reading. 12%
I disliked high school English, and it made me less appreciative of reading. 9%
I enjoyed high school English, but it still made me less appreciative of reading. 8%
High school English had no effect on my relationship with reading. 32%

Question q31

Group 1

If World War III started right now, how successful do you think the [Field-Q31_text] would be in the war?
q31_text = ‘US’ (N = 1,496)
Response Percent
Very successful 24%
Moderately successful 49%
Moderately unsuccessful 18%
Very unsuccessful 8%

Group 2

If World War III started right now, how successful do you think the [Field-Q31_text] would be in the war?
q31_text = ‘US government’ (N = 1,526)
Response Percent
Very successful 20%
Moderately successful 48%
Moderately unsuccessful 18%
Very unsuccessful 14%

Question q32

Please answer honestly, how uncomfortable would you be if a person said a slur affecting a group they are not a part of? (N = 3,019)
Response Percent
Not uncomfortable at all 13%
Somewhat uncomfortable 36%
Very uncomfortable 30%
Extremely uncomfortable 22%

Question q33

Group 1

If faced with an emergency procedure to save the life of your [Field-Q33_text], how much would you be willing to spend?
q33_text = ‘pet cat’ (N = 1,052)
Response Percent
$500 or less 36%
$501 to $1,000 25%
$1,001 to $5,000 21%
$5,001 to $10,000 8%
Over $10,000 9%

Group 2

If faced with an emergency procedure to save the life of your [Field-Q33_text], how much would you be willing to spend?
q33_text = ‘pet dog’ (N = 1,004)
Response Percent
$500 or less 29%
$501 to $1,000 23%
$1,001 to $5,000 25%
$5,001 to $10,000 12%
Over $10,000 12%

Group 3

If faced with an emergency procedure to save the life of your [Field-Q33_text], how much would you be willing to spend?
q33_text = ‘pet dog or cat’ (N = 964)
Response Percent
$500 or less 30%
$501 to $1,000 21%
$1,001 to $5,000 26%
$5,001 to $10,000 12%
Over $10,000 11%

Question q34

Group 1

How much would you tip a food delivery driver?
q34_text = ‘0%’ (N = 1,533)
Response Percent
${e://Field/Q34_text} 4%
1% to 5% 18%
6% to 10% 30%
11% to 15% 24%
16% to 20% 19%
More than 20% 5%

Group 2

How much would you tip a food delivery driver?
q34_text = ‘No tip’ (N = 1,490)
Response Percent
${e://Field/Q34_text} 4%
1% to 5% 21%
6% to 10% 29%
11% to 15% 24%
16% to 20% 18%
More than 20% 4%

Question q35

Group 1

What factors most influence your decision to shop at [Field-Q35_text] over [Field-Q35_text2]? (Please select all that apply)
q35_text = ‘larger retailers/big-box stores’
q35_text2 = ‘small businesses’ (N = 1,531)
Item Selected
Competitive prices 71%
Convenience 61%
Quality of products 43%
Unique offerings 32%
Customer service experience 27%
Recommendations from friends or family 21%
I do not shop at small businesses 3%

Group 2

What factors most influence your decision to shop at [Field-Q35_text] over [Field-Q35_text2]? (Please select all that apply)
q35_text = ‘small businesses’
q35_text2 = ‘larger retailers/big-box stores’ (N = 1,492)
Item Selected
Quality of products 60%
Unique offerings 51%
Competitive prices 51%
Customer service experience 51%
Convenience 50%
Recommendations from friends or family 42%
I do not shop at small businesses 5%

Question q36

Group 1

Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statement: I’m more likely to be a victim of a [Field-Q36_text] today than 4 years ago.
q36_text = ‘crime’ (N = 1,558)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 13%
Disagree 14%
Neutral 29%
Agree 25%
Strongly Agree 18%

Group 2

Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statement: I’m more likely to be a victim of a [Field-Q36_text] today than 4 years ago.
q36_text = ‘violent crime’ (N = 1,465)
Response Percent
Strongly Disagree 14%
Disagree 17%
Neutral 26%
Agree 26%
Strongly Agree 17%

Question q37

Do you support increased military spending? (N = 3,023)
Response Percent
Yes 41%
No 32%
Not sure 27%

Question q38

Do you believe that prison is effectively rehabilitating incarcerated people? (N = 3,022)
Response Percent
Yes 13%
No 65%
I don’t know 22%

Question q39

Not following the court’s rules and regulations is a contributing factor to inequality in our criminal justice system. Who do you think is most responsible for not following these rules? (Select all that apply) (N = 3,026)
Item Selected
The judge 40%
I don’t know 37%
The prosecuting attorney 33%
The defendant’s attorney 23%
The jury 19%

Question q40

Many state’s parole board policies allow anonymous letters from the public to oppose the early release of a person eligible for parole. Do you think these policies should offer these parole seekers the opportunity to review these anonymous letters? (N = 3,025)
Response Percent
Yes, these letters should be fully transparent to parole seekers 30%
Yes, but only if identifying information is redacted 32%
No, the policies are fine the way they are 19%
Not sure 19%

Question q41

New York State releases 25,000 incarcerated individuals each year. However, more than 50% are back inside prison within 3 years. Do you know of any specific programs available to incarcerated individuals that will help keep them out of prison? (N = 3,019)
Response Percent
Yes (briefly describe): 11%
No 89%

Question q42

When facing mental health concerns, how likely or unlikely are you to utilize any resources such as professional support, programs, or talking to friends and family? (N = 3,026)
Response Percent
Unlikely 5%
Somewhat unlikely 8%
Not sure 19%
Somewhat likely 33%
Likely 34%

Question q87

Note: Respondents viewed only one of q87 and q88.

Group 1

If the election for president were held today and the candidates were [Field-Q87_text], for whom would you vote?
q87_text = ‘Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump’ (N = 1,444)
Response Percent
Harris (Democrat) 44%
Trump (Republican) 42%
Some other candidate 4%
I would not vote 5%
Not sure 5%

Group 2

If the election for president were held today and the candidates were [Field-Q87_text], for whom would you vote?
q87_text = ‘Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris’ (N = 1,577)
Response Percent
Harris (Democrat) 43%
Trump (Republican) 41%
Some other candidate 5%
I would not vote 6%
Not sure 4%

Question q88

Note: Respondents viewed only one of q87 and q88.

If the 2024 presidential election were being held today, for whom would you vote? (N = 2,984)
Response Percent
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the Democrats 42%
Donald Trump and JD Vance, the Republicans 41%
Some other candidate 6%
I would not vote 6%
Not sure 5%

Question q89

Group 1

How likely are you to vote in the presidential election in November? (N = 3,048)
Response Percent
Absolutely certain will vote 70%
Probably will vote 9%
Chances are 50/50 10%
Probably will not vote 5%
Absolutely certain will not vote 6%

Group 2

How likely is it that you will not vote in the presidential election in November? (N = 2,961)
Response Percent
Absolutely certain will vote 69%
Probably will vote 8%
Chances are 50/50 11%
Probably will not vote 4%
Absolutely certain will not vote 7%

Question q90

Do you identify as Middle Eastern or North African? (N = 6,005)
Response Percent
No 93%
Yes 7%

Question q91

What is your present religion, if any? (N = 6,009)
Response Percent
Protestant (Baptist, Methodist, Non-denominational, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Episcopalian, Reformed, Church of Christ, Jehovah’s Witness, etc.) 33%
Roman Catholic (Catholic) 21%
Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/LDS) 2%
Orthodox (Greek, Russian, or some other orthodox church) 1%
Jewish (Judaism) 3%
Muslim (Islam) 1%
Buddhist 1%
Hindu 0%
Atheist (do not believe in God) 6%
Agnostic (not sure if there is a God) 9%
Something else 22%

Question q92

Last week were you working full time, part time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (N = 6,012)
Response Percent
Working full time 44%
Working part time 11%
With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation, strike 2%
Unemployed, laid off, looking for work 8%
Retired 20%
In school 3%
Keeping house 8%
Other 4%

Question q93

Have you or someone you know ever been incarcerated? (N = 6,009)
Response Percent
Yes 50%
No 50%

Question q94

If you were asked to use one of four names for your social class, which would you say you belong in? (N = 6,009)
Response Percent
The lower class 13%
The working class 39%
The middle class 44%
The upper class 4%

Question q95

Were you or your parents born outside the US? (Select all that apply) (N = 6,007)
Item Selected
No 78%
Yes, at least one of my parents were born outside of the US 16%
Yes, I was born outside the US 8%

Question q96

Which of the following best represents how you think of yourself? [Select ONE]: (N = 6,011)
Response Percent
Lesbian or gay 4%
Straight, that is, not gay or lesbian 85%
Bisexual 6%
I use a different term (Please specify) 2%
Don’t know 1%
Prefer not to answer 2%

Question q43

How satisfied are you with the way democracy is working in the United States? (N = 2,970)
Response Percent
Very satisfied 7%
Somewhat satisfied 35%
Not too satisfied 37%
Not at all satisfied 22%

Question q44

In U.S. presidential elections, some states, known as “non-swing states”, consistently vote for the same political party and are unlikely to determine the overall outcome of the election. How important do you feel it is to vote in presidential elections in a non-swing state? (N = 2,970)
Response Percent
Extremely important 43%
Very important 24%
Somewhat important 13%
Not very important 6%
Not important at all 3%
Unsure 10%

Question q45

Group 1

If you had to choose, which presidential candidate do you find to be more competent: [Field-Q45_text]?
q45_text = Donald Trump or Kamala Harris (N = 1,442)
Response Percent
Donald Trump 49%
Kamala Harris 51%

Group 2

If you had to choose, which presidential candidate do you find to be more competent: [Field-Q45_text]?
q45_text = Kamala Harris or Donald Trump (N = 1,510)
Response Percent
Donald Trump 50%
Kamala Harris 50%

Question q46

Group 1

Which of the following statements about political corruption in 2024 do you most agree with?
q46_text = ‘Democratic and Republican politicians are more or less equally corrupt.’ (N = 1,456)
Response Percent
Democratic politicians are generally more corrupt than Republican politicians. 26%
Republican politicians are generally more corrupt than Democratic politicians. 27%
${e://Field/Q46_text} 48%

Group 2

Which of the following statements about political corruption in 2024 do you most agree with?
q46_text = ‘Republican and Democratic politicians are more or less equally corrupt.’ (N = 1,508)
Response Percent
Democratic politicians are generally more corrupt than Republican politicians. 24%
Republican politicians are generally more corrupt than Democratic politicians. 27%
${e://Field/Q46_text} 49%

Question q47

Group 1

Would you be opposed to voting for [Field-Q47_text] presidential candidate?
q47_text = ‘a non-Christian’ (N = 1,473)
Response Percent
Yes, I would be strictly opposed. 11%
No, I would not be strictly opposed, but I would have concerns. 26%
No, I would not be opposed. 63%

Group 2

Would you be opposed to voting for [Field-Q47_text] presidential candidate?
q47_text = ‘an Atheist’ (N = 1,494)
Response Percent
Yes, I would be strictly opposed. 28%
No, I would not be strictly opposed, but I would have concerns. 28%
No, I would not be opposed. 44%

Question q48

Group 1

If both governments are inherently good, do you think [Field-Q48_text] would be more efficient?
q48_text = ‘a democracy or an authoritarian system’ (N = 1,486)
Response Percent
Democracy (majority rule) 71%
Authoritarian (one person in charge) 10%
Efficiency doesn’t matter in government 19%

Group 2

If both governments are inherently good, do you think [Field-Q48_text] would be more efficient?
q48_text = ‘an authoritarian system or a democracy’ (N = 1,481)
Response Percent
Democracy (majority rule) 69%
Authoritarian (one person in charge) 14%
Efficiency doesn’t matter in government 17%

Question q49

How likely or unlikely do you think it is that our elections can be rigged? (N = 2,968)
Response Percent
Very likely 28%
Likely 35%
Unlikely 22%
Very unlikely 15%

Question q50

Do you agree or disagree that a woman’s reproductive healthcare choices should stay between her and her doctor? (N = 2,966)
Response Percent
Strongly disagree should stay between her and her doctor 10%
Somewhat disagree 11%
Somewhat agree 18%
Strongly agree should stay between her and her doctor 60%

Question q51

Do you agree with the political stances of the presidential candidate you plan to vote for? (N = 2,968)
Response Percent
Strongly agree 37%
Somewhat agree 38%
Neither agree nor disagree 20%
Somewhat disagree 4%
Strongly disagree 2%

Question q52

Which of the following is the most important to you when deciding which presidential candidate to vote for in the 2024 presidential election? (N = 2,965)
Response Percent
Their policies 54%
Their party 5%
Their character 25%
Your distrust of the other candidate 17%

Question q53

How do you think that American democracy will be impacted if the candidate that you oppose wins the 2024 presidential election? (N = 2,888)

[Text Entry Responses Provided]

Question q54

Under which of the following conditions is it most acceptable for the United States to intervene in the election of another country? (N = 2,970)
Item Selected
It is not acceptable for the United States to intervene in the election of another country 66%
Protecting democratic ideals 15%
In response to electoral intervention in that country by another foreign power 13%
Advancing American national interests 10%
Countering a Communist party 8%

Question q55

If you were to place a bet equal to one month of your cost of living on the outcome of the 2024 US Presidential Election, which candidate would you bet on to win? (N = 2,944)
Response Percent
Harris 49%
Trump 51%

Question q56

Group 1

[Field-Q56_text] In your opinion, are Supreme Court Justices swayed by political considerations when making a judgment?
q56_text = ’’ (N = 1,490)
Response Percent
Yes 61%
No 14%
Unsure 25%

Group 2

[Field-Q56_text] In your opinion, are Supreme Court Justices swayed by political considerations when making a judgment?
q56_text = ‘To be a Supreme Court Justice, the president must nominate the person and the Senate must confirm the appointment through a majority.’ (N = 1,478)
Response Percent
Yes 56%
No 14%
Unsure 30%

Question q57

Group 1

[Field-Q57_text] Which presidential candidate best exhibits American family values?
q57_text = ’’ (N = 1,486)
Response Percent
Donald Trump 37%
Kamala Harris 44%
Neither presidential candidate exhibits American family values. 18%

Group 2

[Field-Q57_text] Which presidential candidate best exhibits American family values?
q57_text = ‘Donald Trump has been married three times, has five biological children, and has no stepchildren. Kamala Harris has been married once, has no biological children, and has two stepchildren.’ (N = 743)
Response Percent
Donald Trump 30%
Kamala Harris 42%
Neither presidential candidate exhibits American family values. 27%

Group 3

[Field-Q57_text] Which presidential candidate best exhibits American family values?
q57_text = ‘Kamala Harris has been married once, has no biological children, and has two stepchildren. Donald Trump has been married three times, has five biological children, and has no stepchildren.’ (N = 734)
Response Percent
Donald Trump 26%
Kamala Harris 42%
Neither presidential candidate exhibits American family values. 32%

Question q58

Group 1

[Field-Q58_text], the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission began investigating Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta. Since then, they have sued all four companies for maintaining illegal monopolies.Do you support the government’s efforts to break up “big tech” companies, like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta?
q58_text = ‘Several years ago’ (N = 1,494)
Response Percent
Strongly Support 25%
Somewhat Support 26%
Neither Support nor Oppose 32%
Somewhat Oppose 9%
Strongly Oppose 8%

Group 2

[Field-Q58_text], the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission began investigating Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta. Since then, they have sued all four companies for maintaining illegal monopolies.Do you support the government’s efforts to break up “big tech” companies, like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta?
q58_text = ‘Under the Trump administration’ (N = 1,475)
Response Percent
Strongly Support 21%
Somewhat Support 24%
Neither Support nor Oppose 35%
Somewhat Oppose 10%
Strongly Oppose 10%

Question q59

Which of the following choices best describes your opinion on American foreign military aid? (N = 2,958)
Response Percent
America should provide more military aid to support Israel. 17%
America should provide more military aid to support Ukraine. 19%
America should provide more military aid to support both Israel and Ukraine. 23%
America should not provide more military aid to either Israel or Ukraine. 41%

Question q60

In the 2024 US elections, if you plan to vote for the Democratic candidate for a senate, house, or state office AND Donald Trump for president, which of the following best explains why? (N = 2,965)
Response Percent
I prefer divided government 3%
I strongly like a specific candidate 12%
I strongly dislike a specific candidate 7%
Policy preferences (such as economy, abortion, immigration, foreign policy) 20%
I am not committed to either party 14%
Not applicable 43%

Question q61

Group 1

If elected in 2024, Kamala Harris would be the first female president. In your opinion, does Kamala Harris have the right [Field-Q61_text] to become the first female president?
q61_text = ‘skill set’ (N = 1,497)
Response Percent
Yes 50%
No 50%

Group 2

If elected in 2024, Kamala Harris would be the first female president. In your opinion, does Kamala Harris have the right [Field-Q61_text] to become the first female president?
q61_text = ‘traits’ (N = 1,466)
Response Percent
Yes 50%
No 50%

Question q62

Compared to past presidential elections, how would you describe your level of enthusiasm about voting in this year’s presidential election? (N = 2,966)
Response Percent
More enthusiastic 43%
Less enthusiastic 22%
About the same 35%

Question q63

Group 1

Would you [Field-Q63_text] to make compromises on [Field-Q63_text2] political opinions in order to reach a bipartisan agreement to pass legislation?
q63_text = ‘be willing’
q63_text2 = ‘your’ (N = 1,483)
Response Percent
Yes 61%
No 39%

Group 2

Would you [Field-Q63_text] to make compromises on [Field-Q63_text2] political opinions in order to reach a bipartisan agreement to pass legislation?
q63_text = ‘prefer politicians’
q63_text2 = ‘their’ (N = 1,483)
Response Percent
Yes 71%
No 29%

Question q64

Are Republicans ready to have a woman be President of the United States of America? (N = 2,965)
Response Percent
Yes, right now 20%
Not yet 21%
No, not at all 32%
Not sure 27%

Question q65

If you watch or listen to sports, which is your preferred method of consuming sports games? Rank in order from most preferred (first) to least preferred (last): (N = 2,438)
Response Attending the game in person Watching the game live on television Listening to the live game broadcast audio Watching highlights on YouTube the next day Checking social media for game results or updates
1 40% 46% 2% 5% 6%
2 23% 38% 14% 14% 11%
3 10% 9% 40% 22% 20%
4 9% 6% 20% 37% 28%
5 18% 2% 24% 22% 34%

Note: This table excludes 519 respondents who selected “I do not watch or listen to sports games.”

Question q66

Group 1

A sit-down restaurant is one that provides a traditional dining experience in which customers are seated at tables and served by wait staff. When a service charge [Field-Q66_text] included in the receipt at a sit-down restaurant, how much [Field-Q66_text2] tip do you leave?
q66_text = ‘is’
q66_text2 = ‘additional’ (N = 1,516)
Response Percent
20% or more 20%
15% to 19% 22%
10% to 14% 23%
1 to 9% 15%
0% 20%

Group 2

A sit-down restaurant is one that provides a traditional dining experience in which customers are seated at tables and served by wait staff. When a service charge [Field-Q66_text] included in the receipt at a sit-down restaurant, how much [Field-Q66_text2] tip do you leave?
q66_text = ‘is not’
q66_text2 = ’’ (N = 1,494)
Response Percent
20% or more 44%
15% to 19% 28%
10% to 14% 18%
1 to 9% 8%
0% 2%

Question q67

How would the presence of a progress bar, which shows how far along you are in a survey, influence your likelihood of finishing the survey? (N = 3,011)
Response Percent
More Likely 70%
I’m not sure 26%
Less Likely 3%

Question q68

Which of the following factors do you believe has the greatest influence on gun violence in the United States? (N = 3,008)
Response Percent
Mental health 35%
Economic inequality 8%
Access to firearms 32%
Cultural attitudes 15%
Media influence 10%

Question q69

What are your thoughts on the ethical implications of using gene editing to alter the genetic traits of an embryo before birth? Consider both the potential benefits, such as eliminating genes that cause diseases, and the potential risks, such as creating social inequalities or causing unintended complications. (N = 3,008)
Response Percent
I believe the potential benefits outweigh any risks 20%
I believe the benefits and risks have equal weight 44%
I believe the risks outweigh any potential benefits 36%

Question q70

Colin Kaepernick, a former NFL athlete, kneeled during the national anthem at an NFL game to protest racial injustice against African Americans in the United States. If you saw something like this on television or in the media today, how likely or unlikely is it that the athlete’s actions would impact your political opinion on racial injustice in the United States? (N = 3,011)
Response Percent
Very likely 13%
Somewhat likely 17%
Neither likely nor unlikely 36%
Somewhat unlikely 6%
Very unlikely 28%

Question q71

The FDA has approved abortion medications up to 11 weeks after the first day of the woman’s last menstrual period. Which of the following, if any, would you consider to be abortion medication? (Select all that apply) (N = 3,011)
Item Selected
Emergency Contraceptive Tablet 44%
None of the Above 28%
Not Sure 19%
Birth Control 18%
Intrauterine Devices 13%

Question q72

Would a corporation’s political affiliation impact your choice to support them financially? (N = 3,010)
Response Percent
Yes, political affiliation does impact my support. 35%
No, political affiliation does not impact my support. 28%
It can depend. 37%

Question q73

Group 1

How many of the following statements are true for you?
I have experienced an ankle injury
I have experienced food poisoning
I have experienced divorce
I have experienced an airplane water-landing
I have experienced loss of hot water in my home (N = 957)
Response Percent
0 13%
1 19%
2 25%
3 25%
4 15%
5 3%

Group 2

How many of the following are true for you?
I have experienced an ankle injury
I have experienced food poisoning
I have experienced divorce
I have experienced an airplane water-landing
I have experienced loss of hot water in my home
I have experienced sexual/romantic advances, harassment, or assault by a healthcare provider (N = 1,026)
Response Percent
0 14%
1 20%
2 22%
3 23%
4 15%
5 4%
6 2%

Group 3

How many of the following statements are true for you?
I have experienced an ankle injury
I have experienced food poisoning
I have experienced divorce
I have experienced an airplane water-landing
I have experienced loss of hot water in my home
I have experienced a change of healthcare quality or providers due to romantic or sexual advances from my provider (N = 1,025)
Response Percent
0 18%
1 18%
2 25%
3 24%
4 12%
5 2%
6 1%

Question q74

Do you feel comfortable discussing your mental health with others? (N = 3,008)
Response Percent
Yes, with a mix of friends, family, and mental health professionals. 43%
Yes, but only with a mental health professional or therapist. 15%
Yes, but only with friends or family. 16%
Yes, but only in specific circumstances, such as during a crisis. 11%
No, I don’t feel comfortable discussing it with anyone. 15%

Question q75

Which of the following aspects contribute most to your current sense of fulfillment? (Select up to 2) (N = 3,011)
Item Selected
Having meaningful relationships with family, friends, or partners 54%
Feeling financially secure 45%
Maintaining good physical and mental health 37%
Experiencing personal growth and self-improvement in my daily life 26%
Achieving my career or professional goals 11%
Other 5%

Question q76

Do you believe Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players should receive salaries comparable to men NBA players? (N = 3,009)
Response Percent
Strongly Agree 32%
Agree 25%
Neutral 23%
Disagree 11%
Strongly Disagree 9%

Question q77

Group 1

When shopping at stores such as Target, which factors most influence your purchase decisions for [Field-Q77_text] products? (Select all that apply)
q77_text = ‘Hair Care’ (N = 1,488)
Item Selected
Price 65%
Product Effectiveness 51%
Brand 40%
Ingredients 35%
Discounts or Promotions 34%
Social Media or Online Reviews 14%

Group 2

When shopping at stores such as Target, which factors most influence your purchase decisions for [Field-Q77_text] products? (Select all that apply)
q77_text = ‘Skin Care’ (N = 1,514)
Item Selected
Price 65%
Product Effectiveness 54%
Ingredients 37%
Brand 37%
Discounts or Promotions 36%
Social Media or Online Reviews 17%

Question q78

Do you believe economic growth is a mostly accurate or mostly inaccurate way of measuring society’s overall well-being? (N = 3,010)
Response Percent
Mostly accurate 13%
Somewhat accurate 51%
Somewhat inaccurate 27%
Mostly inaccurate 10%

Question q79

Which of the following best describes how you feel about flying on commercial airlines today? (N = 3,008)
Response Percent
I actively avoid flying due to safety concerns from accidents. 10%
Recent accidents have made me more hesitant about flying. 5%
I have mixed feelings about airline safety. 21%
I have some concerns but still feel safe flying. 26%
I trust that airlines and manufacturers have taken necessary safety measures. 19%
Airline accidents don’t impact my decision to fly. 18%

Question q80

How often do you feel comfortable expressing your sexual orientation or gender identity in public or workplace settings? (N = 3,002)
Response Percent
Always comfortable 61%
Often comfortable 13%
Sometimes comfortable 13%
Rarely comfortable 5%
Never comfortable 8%

Question q81

Group 1

What is the maximum reduction in annual income that you would be willing to accept in exchange for a 20% reduction in your working hours? (N = 1,473)
Response Percent
5% to 10% reduction in income 61%
11% to15% reduction in income 12%
16% to 20% reduction in income 18%
21% to 25% reduction in income 5%
26% to 30% reduction in income 1%
31% to 35% reduction in income 3%

Group 2

What is the minimum increase in annual income that you would be willing to accept in exchange for a 20% increase in your working hours? (N = 1,527)
Response Percent
5% to 10% increase in income 5%
11% to 15% increase in income 9%
16% to 20% increase in income 21%
21% to 25% increase in income 25%
26% to 30% increase in income 13%
31% to 35% increase in income 27%

Question q82

How often do you check the calorie content on food labels before making a purchase? (N = 3,011)
Response Percent
Every time 8%
Most of the time 19%
Sometimes 32%
Rarely 22%
Never 20%

Question q83

When you hear the word “crypto,” what best describes how you feel? (N = 3,010)
Response Percent
Curious 23%
Confused 15%
Skeptical 53%
Excited 8%

Question q84

If a city has built a stadium for a sports team and subsidizes the team, should that city be part owner of that team or should the team remain a completely private franchise? (N = 3,007)
Response Percent
City should be part owner of that team 66%
The team should remain a completely private franchise 34%

Question q85

Do you think remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic has improved or worsened work-life balance? (N = 3,011)
Response Percent
Significantly improved 19%
Somewhat improved 34%
No change 23%
Somewhat worsened 17%
Significantly worsened 8%

Question q86

Group 1

Recently some states in the U.S. have introduced laws that either expand or restrict rights for transgender individuals, particularly in areas like healthcare and access to public spaces such as bathrooms. [Field-Q86_text]How much do you support or oppose laws that allow transgender individuals to access gender-affirming healthcare and to use the bathroom aligned with their gender identity?
q86_text = ’’ (N = 1,031)
Response Percent
Strongly Oppose 30%
Oppose 14%
Neutral 27%
Support 12%
Strongly Support 17%

Group 2

Recently some states in the U.S. have introduced laws that either expand or restrict rights for transgender individuals, particularly in areas like healthcare and access to public spaces such as bathrooms. [Field-Q86_text]How much do you support or oppose laws that allow transgender individuals to access gender-affirming healthcare and to use the bathroom aligned with their gender identity?
q86_text = ‘Advocates for the former laws argue that they are crucial for the well-being and equality of transgender individuals.’ (N = 1,005)
Response Percent
Strongly Oppose 27%
Oppose 15%
Neutral 31%
Support 14%
Strongly Support 14%

Group 3

Recently some states in the U.S. have introduced laws that either expand or restrict rights for transgender individuals, particularly in areas like healthcare and access to public spaces such as bathrooms. [Field-Q86_text]How much do you support or oppose laws that allow transgender individuals to access gender-affirming healthcare and to use the bathroom aligned with their gender identity?
q86_text = ‘Advocates for the latter laws argue that they are essential for preserving traditional values and societal norms.’ (N = 975)
Response Percent
Strongly Oppose 27%
Oppose 14%
Neutral 30%
Support 14%
Strongly Support 15%

Survey Details

Verasight collected data for this survey from October 21 - November 04, 2024. The sample consists of 6,012 United States adults. Questions were assigned to one of four modules and each respondent viewed two of these modules at random, so the typical sample size for most questions was just over 3,000 respondents. The sampling criteria for this survey were:

  1. US resident
  2. Adult (age 18+)

The selection criteria for the final sample were:

  1. Provided affirmative consent to participate
  2. Passed all data quality assurance checks, outlined below

The data are weighted to match the September 2024 Current Population Survey on age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, and metropolitan status, as well as to a running three-year average of partisanship distributions from the Pew Research Center NPORS benchmarking surveys, and population benchmarks of 2020 vote. The margin of sampling error, which accounts for the design effect and is calculated using the classical random sampling formula, is +/- 1.6% for the full sample and +/- 2.3% for the typical question (N ~ 3,000).

All respondents were recruited via email from the Verasight Community, which is composed of individuals recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting. All Verasight community members are verified via multi-step authentication, including providing an SMS response from a mobile phone registered with a major U.S. carrier (e.g., no VOIP or internet phones) as well as within-survey technology, including verifying the absence of non-human responses with technologies such as Google reCAPTCHA v3. Those who exhibit low-quality response behaviors over time, such as straight-lining or speeding, are also removed and prohibited from further participation in the community. Verasight Community members receive points for taking surveys that can be redeemed for Venmo or PayPal payments, gift cards, or charitable donations. Respondents are never routed from one survey to another and receive compensation for every invited survey, so there is never an incentive to respond strategically to survey qualification screener questions.

To further ensure data quality, the Verasight data team implements a number of post-data collection quality assurance procedures, including confirming that all responses correspond with U.S. IP addresses, confirming no duplicate respondents, verifying the absence of non-human responses, and removing any respondents who failed in-survey attention and/or straight-lining checks. Respondents that completed the survey in less than 30% of the median completion time were removed.

Unmeasured error in this or any other survey may exist. Verasight is a member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research Transparency Initiative.

 

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