Age distribution among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
33%
28%
27%
12%
197
2007
29%
42%
20%
9%
272
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
22%
15%
24%
30%
8%
1%
197
2007
< 1%
21%
38%
30%
10%
2%
272
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
41%
59%
201
2007
39%
61%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
77%
7%
3%
9%
4%
199
2007
75%
11%
2%
8%
4%
273
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who are…
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Survey year
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
10%
6%
84%
197
2007
8%
7%
86%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
2014
38%
22%
23%
17%
176
2007
40%
27%
26%
8%
237
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
43%
24%
21%
13%
200
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Marital status among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
43%
8%
11%
5%
32%
200
2007
43%
10%
13%
4%
30%
275
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who are…
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Survey year
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
26%
74%
200
2007
40%
60%
275
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Belief in God among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
2014
48%
22%
5%
< 1%
23%
3%
201
2007
69%
21%
5%
< 1%
4%
1%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
38%
29%
13%
19%
1%
201
2007
46%
34%
15%
5%
< 1%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
20%
40%
39%
2%
201
2007
29%
40%
31%
< 1%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
36%
19%
8%
34%
3%
201
2007
49%
19%
9%
23%
< 1%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
12%
6%
10%
70%
2%
201
2007
14%
7%
9%
70%
< 1%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
26%
6%
9%
58%
1%
201
2007
37%
7%
5%
51%
1%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
47%
19%
10%
22%
1%
201
2007
46%
17%
11%
25%
2%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
38%
20%
14%
27%
1%
201
2007
33%
11%
15%
37%
3%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
22%
18%
43%
15%
3%
201
2007
24%
8%
61%
6%
1%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
16%
83%
1%
< 1%
201
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
16%
10%
7%
66%
1%
201
2007
23%
9%
9%
59%
< 1%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
23%
26%
1%
46%
3%
201
2007
31%
30%
4%
30%
6%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
59%
32%
9%
201
2007
78%
17%
5%
276
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Belief in Hell among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
52%
43%
6%
201
2007
61%
29%
10%
276
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Party affiliation among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
16%
16%
68%
201
2007
28%
17%
54%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
19%
38%
40%
3%
201
2007
34%
37%
27%
2%
276
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
22%
76%
2%
1%
201
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Views about abortion among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
66%
32%
2%
201
2007
52%
45%
3%
276
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Views about homosexuality among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
78%
19%
< 1%
3%
201
2007
65%
29%
4%
3%
276
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
72%
26%
2%
201
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
20%
78%
< 1%
2%
201
2007
26%
69%
1%
3%
276
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Views about human evolution among adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin
% of adults who would rather have a bigger government with more services who are in Wisconsin who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
2014
50%
21%
2%
25%
2%
201
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