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What America Is Thinking On Energy Issues – Energy Platform 2016 1220 L Street, NW • Washington, DC 20005-4070 • www.api.org
What America Is Thinking
On Energy Issues –
Energy Platform 2016
1220 L Street, NW • Washington, DC 20005-4070 • www.api.org
86%
10%
2%
1%
1%
Very important Somewhat important Not very important
Not at all important Don't know/Refused
Voters Consider Nation’s Economy Very Important In
Upcoming Election
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96%
3%
As you think about the upcoming election, how important to you is the health of the nation's economy?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q1 As you think about the upcoming election, how important to you is the health of the nation's economy?
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96% 99% 99% 96%
86% 93% 91%
78%
10% 6% 8%
18%
1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 2% 3% 1% 4%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Very important Somewhat important Don't know/Refused Not very important Not at all important
As you think about the upcoming election, how important to you is the health of the nation's economy?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q1 As you think about the upcoming election, how important to you is the health of the nation's economy?
Party
Voters Consider Nation’s Economy Very Important In
Upcoming Election –
By Party
85%
12%
2%
1%
1%
Very important Somewhat important Not very important
Not at all important Don't know/Refused
Voters Consider Job Creation Very Important In
Upcoming Election
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97%
3%
As you think about the upcoming election, how important to you is the issue of creating jobs here in the U.S.?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q2 As you think about the upcoming election, how important to you is the issue of creating jobs here in the U.S.?
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97% 99% 98% 97%
85% 88% 85% 84%
12% 11% 13% 13% 1% 1% 1% 2%
1% 3% 1%
3% 0% 1% 3%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Very important Somewhat important Don't know/Refused Not very important Not at all important
As you think about the upcoming election, how important to you is the issue of creating jobs here in the U.S.?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q2 As you think about the upcoming election, how important to you is the issue of creating jobs here in the U.S.?
Party
Voters Consider Job Creation Very Important In
Upcoming Election –
By Party
51%
26%
10%
10%
3%
Very important Somewhat important Not very important
Not at all important Don't know/Refused
Voters Consider It Important That U.S. Is Doing Better
Than European & Other Countries In Reducing
Greenhouse Gases
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77% 20%
How important is it to you that the U.S. is doing better than all of the other major economies in Europe and
elsewhere when it comes to reducing greenhouse gases?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q3 According to government and international data, the United States is leading the top 20 economies in the world in reducing greenhouse gas
emissions from energy. As you may know, greenhouse gases contribute to climate change. How important is it to you that the U.S. is doing better than
all of the other major economies in Europe and elsewhere when it comes to reducing greenhouse gases?
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77% 65% 72% 94%
51%
31% 45%
76%
26%
34%
27%
18% 3%
1%
3%
2%
10%
21% 9%
2% 10% 13% 15%
1%
20% 34% 24% 3%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Very important Somewhat important Don't know/Refused Not very important Not at all important
How important is it to you that the U.S. is doing better than all of the other major economies in Europe and
elsewhere when it comes to reducing greenhouse gases?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q3 According to government and international data, the United States is leading the top 20 economies in the world in reducing greenhouse gas
emissions from energy. As you may know, greenhouse gases contribute to climate change. How important is it to you that the U.S. is doing better than
all of the other major economies in Europe and elsewhere when it comes to reducing greenhouse gases?
Party
Voters Consider It Important That U.S. Is Doing Better
Than European & Other Countries In Reducing
Greenhouse Gases –
By Party
36%
34%
8%
8%
13%
Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose Don't Know/Refused
Voters Strongly Support Natural Gas’ Role In
Reducing Greenhouse Gases
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70% 16%
As you may know, the increased use of natural gas in generating electricity has played a key role in the reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions. Do you support or oppose the role natural gas is playing in reducing U.S. greenhouse gases?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q4 As you may know, the increased use of natural gas in generating electricity has played a key role in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Do
you support or oppose the role natural gas is playing in reducing U.S. greenhouse gases?
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70% 80% 66% 63%
36% 39% 32%
39%
34% 41%
34% 24%
13%
12%
15% 14%
8% 2%
11% 12%
8% 6% 9% 11%
16% 8% 20% 23%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Strongly support Somewhat support Don't Know/Refused Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q4 As you may know, the increased use of natural gas in generating electricity has played a key role in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Do
you support or oppose the role natural gas is playing in reducing U.S. greenhouse gases?
Party
Voters Strongly Support Natural Gas’ Role In
Reducing Greenhouse Gases –
By Party
As you may know, the increased use of natural gas in generating electricity has played a key role in the reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions. Do you support or oppose the role natural gas is playing in reducing U.S. greenhouse gases?
59%
29%
6%
3%
2%
Very important Somewhat important Not very important
Not at all important Don't know/Refused
Voters Consider It Important That Gasoline & Diesel
Are Helping Reduce Air Pollution
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88%
9%
As you may know, today's advanced gasoline and diesel motor fuels are helping cars and trucks run cleaner, more
efficiently and longer. How important to you is the fact that U.S. transportation fuels are helping reduce air pollution?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q5 As you may know, today's advanced gasoline and diesel motor fuels are helping cars and trucks run cleaner, more efficiently and longer. How
important to you is the fact that U.S. transportation fuels are helping reduce air pollution?
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88% 83% 92% 93%
59% 44%
64% 75%
29%
39%
28% 18%
2% 1%
1% 4% 6% 13%
2% 1% 3% 4% 4% 2%
9% 17% 6% 3%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Very important Somewhat important Don't know/Refused Not very important Not at all important
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q5 As you may know, today's advanced gasoline and diesel motor fuels are helping cars and trucks run cleaner, more efficiently and longer. How
important to you is the fact that U.S. transportation fuels are helping reduce air pollution?
Party
Voters Consider It Important That Gasoline & Diesel
Are Helping Reduce Air Pollution –
By Party
As you may know, today's advanced gasoline and diesel motor fuels are helping cars and trucks run cleaner, more
efficiently and longer. How important to you is the fact that U.S. transportation fuels are helping reduce air pollution?
53%
24%
10%
8%
6%
Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose Don't Know/Refused
Voters Strongly Support Increased Production Of U.S.
Oil & Natural Gas
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77%
18%
Do you support or oppose increased production of oil and natural gas resources located here in the U.S.?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q6 Do you support or oppose increased production of oil and natural gas resources located here in the U.S.?
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77% 94% 73% 64%
53%
74%
51% 35%
24%
20%
22%
29%
6%
2%
5% 8%
10%
3%
14% 14%
8% 1%
8% 14%
18% 4% 22% 28%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Strongly support Somewhat support Don't Know/Refused Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose
Do you support or oppose increased production of oil and natural gas resources located here in the U.S.?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q6 Do you support or oppose increased production of oil and natural gas resources located here in the U.S.?
Party
Voters Strongly Support Increased Production Of U.S.
Oil & Natural Gas –
By Party
35%
34%
11%
7%
12%
Much more likely Somewhat more likely Somewhat less likely
Much less likely Don't know/Refused
Voters Support Candidates Who Want To Produce
More U.S. Oil & Natural Gas
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69% 18%
Looking ahead to future elections, if a candidate supports producing more oil and natural gas from here in the U.S.,
would you be more or less likely to support that candidate?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q7 Looking ahead to future elections, if a candidate supports producing more oil and natural gas from here in the U.S., would you be more or less likely
to support that candidate?
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69% 86% 69% 57%
35% 50%
30% 26%
34%
36%
39% 31%
12%
10%
12%
13%
11%
3%
12%
17%
7% 1% 7% 13%
18% 4% 19% 30%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Much more likely Somewhat more likely Don't know/Refused Somewhat less likely Much less likely
Looking ahead to future elections, if a candidate supports producing more oil and natural gas from here in the U.S.,
would you be more or less likely to support that candidate?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q7 Looking ahead to future elections, if a candidate supports producing more oil and natural gas from here in the U.S., would you be more or less likely
to support that candidate?
Party
Voters Support Candidates Who Want To Produce
More U.S. Oil & Natural Gas –
By Party
59%
26%
7%
6%
2%
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree Don't know/Refused
Increased Access To Oil & Natural Gas Resources
Could Create Jobs
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85%
13%
Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could lead to more American jobs.
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q8 Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could lead to more American jobs.
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85% 96% 80% 79%
59% 75%
56% 45%
26%
21%
24% 34%
2%
1%
2% 3%
7% 14% 8%
6% 2% 4% 10%
13% 2% 18% 18%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Don't know/Refused Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could lead to more American jobs.
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q8 Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could lead to more American jobs.
Party
Increased Access To Oil & Natural Gas Resources
Could Create Jobs –
By Party
52%
29%
8%
7%
3%
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree Don't know/Refused
Increased Access To Oil & Natural Gas Resources
Could Stimulate The Economy
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81%
15%
Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help stimulate the economy.
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q9 Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help stimulate the economy.
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81% 96% 81% 69%
52%
71%
52%
35%
29%
25%
29%
34%
3%
1%
1%
4%
8%
1%
12%
14%
7% 2% 6%
13%
15% 3% 18% 27%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Don't know/Refused Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help stimulate the economy.
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q9 Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help stimulate the economy.
Party
Increased Access To Oil & Natural Gas Resources
Could Stimulate The Economy –
By Party
49%
31%
8%
9%
4%
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree Don't know/Refused
Voters Believe Increased Access To Oil & Natural Gas
Resources Could Help Lower Consumer Energy Costs
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80%
17%
Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help lower energy costs for
American consumers.
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q10 Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help lower energy costs for American consumers.
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80% 90% 81% 75%
49% 60%
49% 44%
31%
30%
32% 31%
4%
4%
3% 5%
8% 2%
10% 11%
9% 5% 6% 10%
17% 7% 16% 21%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Don't know/Refused Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help lower energy costs for
American consumers.
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q10 Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help lower energy costs for American consumers.
Party
Voters Believe Increased Access To Oil & Natural Gas
Resources Could Help Lower Consumer Energy Costs –
By Party
55%
29%
7%
5%
3%
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree Don't know/Refused
Increased Access To Oil & Natural Gas Resources
Could Strengthen America’s Energy Security
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84%
12%
Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help strengthen America's
energy security.
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q11 Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help strengthen America's energy security.
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84% 94% 87% 77%
55%
71%
53% 43%
29%
23%
34%
34%
3%
3%
2%
4%
7%
3% 7%
10%
5% 4% 10%
12% 3% 11% 20%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Don't know/Refused Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help strengthen America's
energy security.
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q11 Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help strengthen America's energy security.
Party
Increased Access To Oil & Natural Gas Resources
Could Strengthen America’s Energy Security –
By Party
40%
35%
12%
10%
4%
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree Don't know/Refused
Increased Access To Oil & Natural Gas Resources
Could Make U.S. A Global Energy Power
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75%
22%
Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help America become more of
an energy power in the world, and enable us to assist our allies in Europe and elsewhere who need energy
resources.
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q12 Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help America become more of an energy power in the world, and
enable us to assist our allies in Europe and elsewhere who need energy resources.
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75% 88% 72% 67%
40% 55%
37% 31%
35%
33%
35% 36%
4%
2%
5% 3%
12%
6%
12% 15%
10% 4% 11% 15%
22% 10% 23% 30%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Don't know/Refused Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q12 Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help America become more of an energy power in the world, and
enable us to assist our allies in Europe and elsewhere who need energy resources.
Party
Agree/Disagree: Increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources could help America become more of
an energy power in the world, and enable us to assist our allies in Europe and elsewhere who need energy
resources.
Increased Access To Oil & Natural Gas Resources
Could Make U.S. A Global Energy Power –
By Party
10%
15%
21%
43%
12%
Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose Don't Know/Refused
Voters Oppose Higher Taxes That Could Decrease
Energy Production
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25%
64%
Would you support or oppose higher taxes that could decrease investment in energy production and reduce energy
development here in the U.S.?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q13 As you may know, some in Congress are considering making changes to the Federal tax laws. Would you support or oppose higher taxes that
could decrease investment in energy production and reduce energy development here in the U.S.?
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25% 13% 26% 36%
10% 3%
11% 17%
15%
10%
15%
19% 12%
8%
11%
14% 21%
19%
24%
20%
43%
60%
40% 30%
64% 79% 64% 50%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Strongly support Somewhat support Don't Know/Refused Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose
Would you support or oppose higher taxes that could decrease investment in energy production and reduce energy
development here in the U.S.?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q13 As you may know, some in Congress are considering making changes to the Federal tax laws. Would you support or oppose higher taxes that
could decrease investment in energy production and reduce energy development here in the U.S.?
Party
Voters Oppose Higher Taxes That Could Decrease
Energy Production –
By Party
46%
27%
11%
11%
6%
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree Don't know/Refused
Voters Believe Federal Government Regulations Can
Contribute To Increased Costs For Gasoline To Consumers
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73% 22%
Do you agree or disagree that federal government regulations could contribute to increased costs for gasoline to
consumers?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q14 Do you agree or disagree that federal government regulations could contribute to increased costs for gasoline to consumers?
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73% 80% 78% 63%
46% 60%
49%
31%
27%
20% 29%
32%
6% 4% 5%
8%
11% 10% 9%
13%
11% 6% 8% 16%
22% 16% 17% 29%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Don't know/Refused Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
Do you agree or disagree that federal government regulations could contribute to increased costs for gasoline to
consumers?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q14 Do you agree or disagree that federal government regulations could contribute to increased costs for gasoline to consumers?
Party
Voters Believe Federal Government Regulations Can
Contribute To Increased Costs For Gasoline To Consumers –
By Party
50%
27%
10%
10%
3%
Very concerned Somewhat concerned Not very concerned
Not at all concerned Don't know/Refused
Voters Are Concerned About Government
Requirements To Increase Ethanol In Gasoline
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77%
20%
As you may know, much of the gasoline in the U.S. market currently contains up to a 10% ethanol blend. Most auto
manufacturers have said they will not cover vehicle damage caused by higher ethanol fuel blends. Given that situation, how
concerned are you about government requirements that would increase the amount of ethanol in gasoline?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q15 As you may know, much of the gasoline in the U.S. market currently contains up to a 10% ethanol blend. Most auto manufacturers have said they
will not cover vehicle damage caused by higher ethanol fuel blends. Given that situation, how concerned are you about government requirements that
would increase the amount of ethanol in gasoline?
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77% 82% 82% 70%
50% 56% 51%
41%
27% 26% 31%
29%
3% 4% 2%
3%
10% 8% 9%
13%
10% 7% 8% 15%
20% 15% 17% 28%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Very concerned Somewhat concerned Don't know/Refused Not very concerned Not at all concerned
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q15 As you may know, much of the gasoline in the U.S. market currently contains up to a 10% ethanol blend. Most auto manufacturers have said they
will not cover vehicle damage caused by higher ethanol fuel blends. Given that situation, how concerned are you about government requirements that
would increase the amount of ethanol in gasoline?
Party
Voters Are Concerned About Government
Requirements To Increase Ethanol In Gasoline –
By Party
As you may know, much of the gasoline in the U.S. market currently contains up to a 10% ethanol blend. Most auto
manufacturers have said they will not cover vehicle damage caused by higher ethanol fuel blends. Given that situation, how
concerned are you about government requirements that would increase the amount of ethanol in gasoline?
36%
23% 16%
19%
7%
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree Don't know/Refused
Voters Believe Using More Corn For Ethanol Could
Increase Consumer Prices and World Hunger
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59%
35%
Do you agree or disagree that using even more corn for ethanol production could increase consumer prices here in
the U.S. and increase hunger among the world's poor?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q16 Over 40% of U.S. corn production is currently used to produce ethanol for gasoline. This significantly diverts corn away from the global food supply.
Given that, do you agree or disagree that using even more corn for ethanol production could increase consumer prices here in the U.S. and increase
hunger among the world’s poor?
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59% 66% 64% 51%
36% 42% 42% 30%
23% 24% 22%
21%
7%
9% 5%
6%
16% 12% 20%
17%
19% 13% 11% 26%
35% 25% 31% 43%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Don't know/Refused Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
Do you agree or disagree that using even more corn for ethanol production could increase consumer prices here in
the U.S. and increase hunger among the world's poor?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q16 Over 40% of U.S. corn production is currently used to produce ethanol for gasoline. This significantly diverts corn away from the global food supply.
Given that, do you agree or disagree that using even more corn for ethanol production could increase consumer prices here in the U.S. and increase
hunger among the world’s poor?
Party
Voters Believe Using More Corn For Ethanol Could
Increase Consumer Prices and World Hunger –
By Party
53%
29%
6%
5%
7%
Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose Don't Know/Refused
Voters Support Increased Development Of Country’s
Energy Infrastructure
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82%
11%
Do you support or oppose increased development of the country's energy infrastructure?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q17 Do you support or oppose increased development of the country's energy infrastructure?
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82% 88% 88% 74%
53% 62%
55% 44%
29% 26%
33%
30%
7% 4% 8%
8%
6% 3% 3%
11%
5% 5% 2% 7%
11% 8% 5% 18%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Strongly support Somewhat support Don't Know/Refused Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose
Do you support or oppose increased development of the country's energy infrastructure?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q17 Do you support or oppose increased development of the country's energy infrastructure?
Party
Voters Support Increased Development Of Country’s
Energy Infrastructure –
By Party
9%
14%
21%
50% 6%
Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose Don't Know/Refused
Voters Oppose Legislation That Could Increase Cost
Of Oil & Natural Gas Operations
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23%
71%
Do you support or oppose legislation that could increase the cost of domestic oil and natural gas operations and
thus potentially drive up energy costs to American consumers?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q18 Do you support or oppose legislation that could increase the cost of domestic oil and natural gas operations and thus potentially drive up energy
costs to American consumers?
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23% 13% 28% 32%
9% 2%
13% 14%
14%
11%
15% 18% 6%
4%
5% 8%
21%
24%
19%
21%
50% 59%
48% 39%
71% 83% 67% 60%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Strongly support Somewhat support Don't Know/Refused Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose
Do you support or oppose legislation that could increase the cost of domestic oil and natural gas operations and
thus potentially drive up energy costs to American consumers?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q18 Do you support or oppose legislation that could increase the cost of domestic oil and natural gas operations and thus potentially drive up energy
costs to American consumers?
Party
Voters Oppose Legislation That Could Increase Cost
Of Oil & Natural Gas Operations –
By Party
46%
27%
11%
9%
8%
Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose Don't Know/Refused
Voters Strongly Support Establishing A
National Energy Policy
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73%
20%
Some people believe that the U.S. should establish a national energy policy that ensures a secure supply of abundant,
affordable and available energy for the American people in an environmentally responsible manner. Would you support or
oppose such an energy policy?
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q19 Some people believe that the U.S. should establish a national energy policy that ensures a secure supply of abundant, affordable and available
energy for the American people in an environmentally responsible manner. Would you support or oppose such an energy policy?
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73% 67% 76% 79%
46% 40% 47%
56%
27% 27%
29% 23%
8% 7%
5% 8%
11% 17%
8% 7%
9% 9% 10% 6%
20% 26% 18% 13%
Total Republican Independent Democrat
Strongly support Somewhat support Don't Know/Refused Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose
BASE: All Respondents (n=1001)
Q19 Some people believe that the U.S. should establish a national energy policy that ensures a secure supply of abundant, affordable and available
energy for the American people in an environmentally responsible manner. Would you support or oppose such an energy policy?
Party
Voters Strongly Support Establishing A
National Energy Policy –
By Party
Some people believe that the U.S. should establish a national energy policy that ensures a secure supply of abundant,
affordable and available energy for the American people in an environmentally responsible manner. Would you support or
oppose such an energy policy?
What America Is Thinking
On Energy Issues –
Energy Platform 2016
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