I was just recruited to participate in a Zogby Interactive Poll that I think you will find interesting. The focus? The politics of global warming, Al Gore's contribution to this discussion and perhaps most telling, Al Gore's possible 2008 Presidential aspirations.
As a researcher myself, I am curious about who commissioned this research and why. What are your thoughts?
An excerpt of this poll is below the fold.
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How likely are you to vote in national elections?
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not likely
Not sure
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In the 2004 presidential election, the candidates were Democrat John Kerry, Republican George W. Bush, and Independent Ralph Nader. For whom did you vote?
Kerry
Bush
Nader
Someone else
Did not vote
Not sure
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In which party are you either registered to vote or do you consider yourself to be a member ...
Democratic
Republican
Independent
Libertarian
Constitution
Green
Natural Law
Reform
Other
Not sure
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Hurricane season is again beginning, and experts are predicting a pretty active season for landfall hurricanes in the U.S. Who do you believe should be MOST responsible for helping citizens deal with damage caused by hurricanes?
The U.S. government
The state government
The local government
Non-profit disaster assistance groups like the Red Cross
The affected private citizens and their insurance companies
Not sure
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Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly agree that the Earth's climate overall is getting warmer?
Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not sure
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Whether or not you believe the Earth's climate is getting warmer, do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strong disagree that human activity can cause changes in the global climate?
Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not sure
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How willing would you be to make sacrifices in your own lifestyle as a result of global warming?
Very willing
Somewhat willing
Not very willing
Not willing at all
Not sure
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Which party do you feel is better equipped to deal with the issue of global climate change - Democrats or Republicans?
Democrats
Republicans
Both
Neither
Not sure
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Does former Vice President Al Gore's involvement in the global warming issue make you much more likely, somewhat more likely, somewhat less likely, or much less likely to support him should he decide to run for President in the 2008 election, or does this make no difference in your support?
Much more likely
Somewhat more likely
Somewhat less likely
Much less likely
No difference
Not sure
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Does former Vice President Al Gore's involvement in the global warming issue make you much more likely, somewhat more likely, somewhat less likely, or much less likely to believe that global warming actually exists as a weather phenomenon, or does his involvement make no difference in your opinion?
Much more likely
Somewhat more likely
Somewhat less likely
Much less likely
No difference
Not sure
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Which one of the following four statements comes closest to your own opinion?
Statement A: The issue of global climate change has become too politicized, and I doubt the claims being made by its proponents.
Statement B: The issue of global climate change has become too politicized, but I agree with the claims being made by its proponents.
Statement C: The issue of global climate change has not become too politicized, and I agree with the claims being made by its proponents.
Statement D: The issue of global climate change has not become too politicized, but I doubt the claims being made by its proponents.
None
Not sure
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How likely do you think it is that former Vice President Al Gore is using the issue of global warming to advance his own political career?
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
Not sure
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