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Nh Staying Home For Christmas 12/19/13, Unh Survey Center
Nh Staying Home For Christmas 12/19/13, Unh Survey Center
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Most Granite Staters will stay at home over the holidays – either as a “staycation” or working. If they have a Christmas tree, it will likely be a real tree. And to complete the traditional New England Christmas scene, most think we will have snow at Christmas.
Shopping On Thanksgiving Day A Turkey Idea Says Nh 11/26/13, Unh Survey Center
Shopping On Thanksgiving Day A Turkey Idea Says Nh 11/26/13, Unh Survey Center
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Only a very small percent of Granite Staters plan to shop on Thanksgiving Day and few approve of stores opening on the holiday. Most New Hampshire residents have just enough money to cover the costs of holiday gifts and say they plan to spend about the same amount on gifts as last year.
Nh Consumer Confidence Falls 11/1/13, Unh Survey Center
Nh Consumer Confidence Falls 11/1/13, Unh Survey Center
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Expectations about business conditions in the Granite State and in the U.S. have fallen sharply. New Hampshire adults also report drops in their household financial condition. While this may be a reaction to the recent government shutdown and debt ceiling debates, it does not bode well for economic growth in the state. This drop in confidence among New Hampshire residents is consistent with a decrease in consumer confidence nationwide.
Granite Staters Continue To Support Legalized Gambling In Nh 10/29/13, Unh Survey Center
Granite Staters Continue To Support Legalized Gambling In Nh 10/29/13, Unh Survey Center
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New Hampshire residents continue to support opening a casino in the state as three in five say they support expanded gambling. These numbers are largely unchanged over the past year.
Moderate Support For Legalizing Pot In Nh, Most Oppose Gas Tax Increase 10/25/13, Unh Survey Center
Moderate Support For Legalizing Pot In Nh, Most Oppose Gas Tax Increase 10/25/13, Unh Survey Center
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Half of Granite Staters support legalizing marijuana for recreational use. When provided with details about a bill in the House that would legalize marijuana, support for legislation increases. New Hampshire residents remain opposed to an increase in the state gas tax but are somewhat more willing to support it if the funds only went to roads and bridges.
Approval Of Hassan And Legislature Remains High, Most Think Nh Is On Right Track 10/24/13, Unh Survey Center
Approval Of Hassan And Legislature Remains High, Most Think Nh Is On Right Track 10/24/13, Unh Survey Center
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Governor Maggie Hassan has high approval ratings in New Hampshire. Jobs and the economy remain the biggest problem facing New Hampshire, but most Granite Staters think the state is headed in the right direction.
Obama's Job Approval Drops In Nh, Congress And Tea Party Unpopular 10/23/13, Unh Survey Center
Obama's Job Approval Drops In Nh, Congress And Tea Party Unpopular 10/23/13, Unh Survey Center
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In the wake of the government shutdown and a struggling economy, President Obama’s overall job approval and economic approval ratings have declined to their lowest levels in two years in New Hampshire. Nine of ten Granite Staters disapprove of the job Congress is doing. Support for the Tea Party has dropped and half of New Hampshire residents think the Tea Party is bad for the Republican Party.
2013 Boston Mayor Election 10/23/13, Unh Survey Center
2013 Boston Mayor Election 10/23/13, Unh Survey Center
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The race for Boston Mayor is breaking toward John Connolly. With two weeks to go until the election, 46% of likely voters say they have definitely decided who to support and interest in the election is increasing. What happens over the final two weeks of the campaign, and the organizational strength of the candidates, will be deciding factors in who will be victorious in the November election.
Clinton Maintains Wide Lead In 2016 Nh Primary, Paul And Christie Top Cluttered Gop Field 10/22/13, Unh Survey Center
Clinton Maintains Wide Lead In 2016 Nh Primary, Paul And Christie Top Cluttered Gop Field 10/22/13, Unh Survey Center
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While most voters are far from making up their minds about who to vote for in the 2016 New Hampshire Primary, Hillary Clinton remains the clear favorite among New Hampshire Democrats. Meanwhile, there is no frontrunner among Republicans. Election: NH Primary 2016
Shaheen Leads Gop Challengers In Race For Nh Senate Seat 10/21/13, Unh Survey Center
Shaheen Leads Gop Challengers In Race For Nh Senate Seat 10/21/13, Unh Survey Center
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Senator Jeanne Shaheen remains very popular in the Granite State and currently enjoys large leads over potential Republican challengers in her 2014 re-election bid. Senator Kelly Ayotte’s favorability ratings are unchanged since July. Election: 2014
Shea-Porter Ahead In Nh1, Nh 2 Up For Grabs 10/18/13, Unh Survey Center
Shea-Porter Ahead In Nh1, Nh 2 Up For Grabs 10/18/13, Unh Survey Center
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Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter enjoys dobule-digit leads over potential Republican challengers a year before the 2014 election for Congress in New Hampshire's First C.D. In the 2nd District, Congresswoman Ann Kuster continues to struggle with poor favorability ratings and name recognition and is in a dead heat with relatively unknown Republican challenger Gary Lambert. Election: 2014
Nh Divided On Health Care Law, Most Don't Think It Will Affect Them 10/17/13, Unh Survey Center
Nh Divided On Health Care Law, Most Don't Think It Will Affect Them 10/17/13, Unh Survey Center
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As the fight in Washington over the Affordable Care Act continues, the law remains unpopular in the Granite State. New Hampshire residents don't think the law will do much to affect them.
New Hampshire Voters Overwhelmingly Support Political Reform 10/07/13, Unh Survey Center
New Hampshire Voters Overwhelmingly Support Political Reform 10/07/13, Unh Survey Center
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New Hampshire residents believe that money and special interests are what influences Congress, not their constituents. Most Granite Staters believe that political reform is a necessary step to solve national problems and they are supportive of specific reforms such as an open primary system and term limits. Nearly all measures showed bipartisan agreement.
2013 Boston Mayor Election 9/12/2013, Unh Survey Center
2013 Boston Mayor Election 9/12/2013, Unh Survey Center
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The race for Boston Mayor in the preliminary election is too close to call. There are 4 candidates who are within a few percentage points of each other with no clear leader. Only 24% of likely voters say they have definitely decided who to support, voters know little about the candidates and interest in the election is low. What happens over the final week of the campaign, and the organizational strength of the candidates, will be deciding factors in which two candidates make it to the November election.
Nh Consumers Optimistic About Nh Economy, Pessimistic About Us Economy 8/26/13, Unh Survey Center
Nh Consumers Optimistic About Nh Economy, Pessimistic About Us Economy 8/26/13, Unh Survey Center
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New Hampshire residents continue to be upbeat about the future of the state’s economy but see bad times ahead for the U.S. The percentage of NH residents who think that they are personally better off since last year is at its highest point in six years.
Clinton In Drivers Seat, No Clear Gop Leader For 2016 Nh Primary 08/06/13, Unh Survey Center
Clinton In Drivers Seat, No Clear Gop Leader For 2016 Nh Primary 08/06/13, Unh Survey Center
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Most voters are far from making up their minds about who to vote for in the 2016 New Hampshire Primary. Hillary Clinton remains the clear favorite among New Hampshire Democrats but there is no clear leader among Republicans. Election: NH Primary 2016
Immigration Bill Not Likely To Influence Senate Vote 08/05/13, Unh Survey Center
Immigration Bill Not Likely To Influence Senate Vote 08/05/13, Unh Survey Center
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Almost half of New Hampshire residents say they support the immigration bill that recently passed in the U.S. Senate. However most say that a Senator’s vote for the bill will make little difference in their vote for U.S. Senate.
Nh Unhappy About Failed Gun Bill, But Unsure How Senators Voted 08/02/13, Unh Survey Center
Nh Unhappy About Failed Gun Bill, But Unsure How Senators Voted 08/02/13, Unh Survey Center
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Three of four New Hampshire residents are dissatisfied that the U.S. Senate rejected a proposal to expand background checks for gun purchases. However, only one-third said they knew how Senator Ayotte and Senator Shaheen voted on the bill.
Nh Congressional Delegation Facing Tough Re-Election, Shaheen Solid 8/01/13, Unh Survey Center
Nh Congressional Delegation Facing Tough Re-Election, Shaheen Solid 8/01/13, Unh Survey Center
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Pluralities of New Hampshire adults prefer someone else getting elected instead of incumbent Congresswomen Carol Shea-Porter and Ann Kuster. Senator Jeanne Shaheen remains popular and a plurality of Granite Staters support her re-election in November 2014. Senator Kelly Ayotte’s favorability has declined since April.
Approval Of Hassan And Legislature High, Nh Supportive Of Voter Id 7/31/13, Unh Survey Center
Approval Of Hassan And Legislature High, Nh Supportive Of Voter Id 7/31/13, Unh Survey Center
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New Hampshire residents approve of the job that Governor Maggie Hassan and the State Legislature are doing. By a 2-1 margin Granite Staters believe that identification should be required in order to vote.
Nh Sours On Obama's Foreign Affairs, Think Country Is On Wrong Track 7/30/13, Unh Survey Center
Nh Sours On Obama's Foreign Affairs, Think Country Is On Wrong Track 7/30/13, Unh Survey Center
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President Obama’s overall job approval rating is unchanged, but approval of his handling of the economy and foreign affairs continue to decline in New Hampshire. Granite Staters are pessimistic about the country’s outlook as a growing majority think the U.S. is on the wrong track.
2013 Ma Senate Special Election 6/16/2013, Unh Survey Center
2013 Ma Senate Special Election 6/16/2013, Unh Survey Center
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Ed Markey holds a moderate lead over Gabriel Gomez entering the final week of the campaign for US Senator from Massachusetts.
Confidence In Nh Economy Unchanged, Growing Concerns About U.S. Economy 5/7/13, Unh Survey Center
Confidence In Nh Economy Unchanged, Growing Concerns About U.S. Economy 5/7/13, Unh Survey Center
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New Hampshire’s views over the direction of the national and state economy are unchanged. The outlook of the national economy over the next 5 years is more negative. Perceptions about their own families remain more positive.
Clinton Holds Big 2016 Lead In Nh, No Gop Frontrunner 4/25/13, Unh Survey Center
Clinton Holds Big 2016 Lead In Nh, No Gop Frontrunner 4/25/13, Unh Survey Center
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Hillary Clinton remains the heavy favorite among New Hampshire Democrats for the 2016 New Hampshire Primary. There is no clear frontrunner among Republicans but a few names are rising to the top. The great majority of voters have not decided who they will support. Election: NH Primary 2016
Shaheen And Ayotte Remain Popular 4/24/13, Unh Survey Center
Shaheen And Ayotte Remain Popular 4/24/13, Unh Survey Center
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The popularity of New Hampshire’s two senators, Democrat Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Kelly Ayotte, remains steady. The popularity of 1st District Congresswoman Carol Shea Porter and 2nd District Congresswoman Annie Kuster continues to decline following their elections in November.
Granite Staters Still Divided On Northern Pass 4/23/13, Unh Survey Center
Granite Staters Still Divided On Northern Pass 4/23/13, Unh Survey Center
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New Hampshire support of Northern Pass has increased slightly, but Granite Staters are still largely divided over the project.
Opinions Divided About Extending Bar Hours To 2am 4/23/13, Unh Survey Center
Opinions Divided About Extending Bar Hours To 2am 4/23/13, Unh Survey Center
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New Hampshire residents are divided about allowing state bars and restaurants to sell alcohol until 2 a.m. The strongest support for this idea is among young people.
Strong Support For Medical Marijuana, Modest Support For Recreational Pot 4/22/13, Unh Survey Center
Strong Support For Medical Marijuana, Modest Support For Recreational Pot 4/22/13, Unh Survey Center
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There is strong support for legalizing marijuana for medical use in New Hampshire. Granite Staters are less supportive of legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
Economy Top Concern, Hassan Gains Popularity 4/18/13, Unh Survey Center
Economy Top Concern, Hassan Gains Popularity 4/18/13, Unh Survey Center
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Concerns about jobs and the economy continue to top the list of the most important problems facing the state. There is opposition to a 12 cent per gallon gasoline tax increase, but modest support for the tax if it is used only for roads and bridges. Three months into her first term, Governor Maggie Hassan is seen as doing a good job as governor.
Nh Favors One Casino At Rockingham Park, Little Concern That Nh Image Would Suffer 4/15/13, Unh Survey Center
Nh Favors One Casino At Rockingham Park, Little Concern That Nh Image Would Suffer 4/15/13, Unh Survey Center
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There is modest support for opening a gambling casino in New Hampshire. A single casino at Rockingham Park is the preferred location. And although few New Hampshire adults regularly visit casinos outside of the state, nearly half state residents say they would visit a casino on the Massachusetts border at least once a year.