Louisiana Public Square

*Survey Results* *POVERTY*
*Online*
Q1. Do you think state government programs that try to improve the condition of poor people in Louisiana are generally...
	% Making things better 16.7 Making things worse 0.0 Aren't having much of an impact on way or another 66.7 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 16.7
Q2. For each of the following, do you think this is a major cause of poverty, minor cause of poverty or not a cause at all? a. Drug abuse
	% Major 66.7 Minor 33.3 Not a cause 0.0 Don't know 0.0
Q2. For each of the following, do you think this is a major cause of poverty, minor cause of poverty or not a cause at all? b. Medical bills
	% Major 33.3 Minor 50.0 Not a cause 16.7 Don't know 0.0
Q2. For each of the following, do you think this is a major cause of poverty, minor cause of poverty or not a cause at all? c. Decline in moral values
	% Major 50.0 Minor 16.7 Not a cause 33.3 Don't know 0.0
Q2. For each of the following, do you think this is a major cause of poverty, minor cause of poverty or not a cause at all? d. Too many part-time or low-wage jobs
	% Major 50.0 Minor 33.3 Not a cause 16.7 Don't know 0.0
Q2. For each of the following, do you think this is a major cause of poverty, minor cause of poverty or not a cause at all? e. Too many single parents
	% Major 66.7 Minor 16.7 Not a cause 16.7 Don't know 0.0
Q2. For each of the following, do you think this is a major cause of poverty, minor cause of poverty or not a cause at all? f. Poor people lacking motivation
	% Major 33.3 Minor 33.3 Not a cause 33.3 Don't know 0.0
Q2. For each of the following, do you think this is a major cause of poverty, minor cause of poverty or not a cause at all? g. Poor public schools
	% Major 66.7 Minor 16.7 Not a cause 16.7 Don't know 0.0
Q2. For each of the following, do you think this is a major cause of poverty, minor cause of poverty or not a cause at all? h. The welfare system
	% Major 33.3 Minor 16.7 Not a cause 33.3 Don't know 16.7
Q2. For each of the following, do you think this is a major cause of poverty, minor cause of poverty or not a cause at all? i. A shortage of jobs
	% Major 0.0 Minor 83.3 Not a cause 16.7 Don't know 0.0
Q3. In your opinion, which is the bigger cause of poverty today?
	% People are not doing enough to help themselves out of poverty 33.3 Circumstances beyond their control cause people to be poor 33.3 Don't know / Not available 16.7 Refused 16.7
Q4. Do you think poor people find it hard to get work, or do you think there are jobs available for anyone who is willing to work?
	% Hard to get work 33.3 Jobs are available for anyone willing to work 50.0 Don't know / Not Available 0.0 Refused 16.7
Q5. Which of the following statements comes closer to your own views?
	% Poor people have it easy because of free government benefits 33.3 Poor people have hard lives because government benefits don't go far enough 50.0 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 16.7
Q6. Would you consider a family of four that makes $25,000 to be poor?
	% Yes 83.3 No 16.7 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q7. From what you know, what proportion of African-Americans in Louisiana live in poverty?
	% One tenth 0.0 One quarter 0.0 One half 40.0 Three quarters 0.0 Don't Know / Not Available 60.0 Refused 0.0
Q8. From what you know, what proportion of Louisiana's children live in poverty?
	% One tenth 0.0 One quarter 33.3 One half 16.7 Three quarters 16.7 Don't know / Not available 33.3 Refused 0.0
Q9. In terms of the amount of money Louisiana spends assisting poor people, do you think the state is...
	% Spending too much 16.7 Spending too little 16.7 Spending about the right amount 16.7 Don't know / Not available 50.0 Refused 0.0
Q10. Would you be willing to pay more in taxes to pay for more of such government spending to help the poor?
	% Yes 33.3 No 50.0 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 16.7
Q11. What is your political party affiliation?
	% Republican 33.3 Democrat 50.0 Independent 0.0 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 16.7 Other 0.0
Q12. The terms "liberal" and "conservative" may mean different things to people, depending on the kind of issue one is considering. In terms of ECONOMIC issues, would you say you are:
	% Very liberal 16.7 Liberal 0.0 Somewhat liberal 0.0 Moderate 50.0 Somewhat conservative 33.3 Conservative 0.0 Very conservative 0.0 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q13. Now, thinking in terms of SOCIAL issues and people's behavior, would you say you are:
	% Very liberal 0.0 Liberal 0.0 Somewhat liberal 33.3 Moderate 16.7 Somewhat conservative 50.0 Conservative 0.0 Very conservative 0.0 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q14. What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself?
	% White 66.7 Black 16.7 Asian 0.0 Hispanic 0.0 Native American 0.0 Mixed race 0.0 Other 0.0 Don't know / Not available 16.7 Refused 0.0
Q15. What is the highest level of education you have received?
	% Grade school 0.0 High school diploma / GED 0.0 Vocational / Technical degree 16.7 Associates degree 16.7 Bachelors degree 50.0 Masters degree 16.7 PhD / MD / JD 0.0 Other 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q16. What was your age on your last birthday?
	% 17 or younger 0.0 18 - 24 0.0 25 - 34 16.7 35 - 44 50.0 45 - 54 16.7 55 - 64 16.7 65 - 74 0.0 75 - 84 0.0 85 or older 0.0 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q17. Marital Status?
	% Single 0.0 Married 100.0 Divorced / Separated 0.0 Widowed 0.0 Other 0.0 Don't know / Not available 0.0 Refused 0.0
Q18. 2003 Household Income Before Taxes?
	% "0,000-10,000" 0.0 "10,001-20,000" 0.0 "20,001-30,000" 0.0 "30,001-40,000" 0.0 "40,001-50,000" 16.7 "50,001-60,000" 0.0 "60,001-70,000" 33.3 "70,001-80,000" 0.0 "80,001-90,000" 0.0 "90,001-100,000" 16.7 "100,001 or more" 16.7 Refused 16.7 Don't Know / Not Available 0.0
Q19. Gender?
	% Male 20.0 Female 80.0