In a recent article entitled "Poll Vaulting," the USC Trojan Family Magazine congratulates the USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll project for ongoing accuracy and innovation.
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The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy/Los Angeles Times City Primary Poll is a public polling initiative to survey voters during the critical 2013 mayoral campaign in Los Angeles. The project aims to inform the public, stimulate discourse and contribute to the USC Price School’s ongoing research and educational mission of improving the quality of life for people and their communities.
L.A. Times Press:
Garcetti, Greuel could lose leads to voter ambivalence
Kevin James TV ad turns off twice as many voters as it wins over
Trutanich struggling in bid to keep city attorney post
Slim majority supports L.A. sales tax increase
For more information, visit the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy/Los Angeles Times Poll Page.
Press Releases:
Support from minorities and young voters helps push Prop. 30 to victory (Nov. 18, 2012)
Californians Support Change to Energy Policy with New Cap-and-Trade Program (Nov. 16, 2012)
Californians Divided on Pending Debt Reduction Talks Between Obama and Congress (Nov. 15, 2012)
L.A. Times Press:
Californians feel a bit more upbeat about the state's direction
State voters support cap and trade
Poll: Voters divided over easing state's environmental laws
Californians continue suffering from poor economy, poll says
California backs a 'fiscal cliff' compromise — sort of, poll says
Enthusiasm for ballot measures motivated state voters
USC Dornsife Poll Videos:
Props 30 & 38
Props 34 & 36
Prop 37
Immigration
Press Releases:
Californians support strong law and border enforcement on illegal immigration, but have a soft spot for DREAM-ers (Oct. 28, 2012)
Californians Far Less Pessimistic About the Country’s Future than a Year Ago (Oct. 27, 2012)
California Voters Closely Divided on Death Penalty Repeal (Oct. 26, 2012)
Support Slips for Ballot Measure to Require Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods (Oct. 25, 2012)
Support for Prop. 30 Drops Below 50 Percent (Oct. 25, 2012)
Press Call 10/25: Latest results of USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll on Calif. Ballot Initiatives (Oct. 24, 2012)
L.A. Times Press:
California voters more tolerant of illegal immigrants, poll finds
California poll shows Obama with smaller lead
Poll shows Molly Munger chipping away at Jerry Brown's support
Support for end to California death penalty surges
California voters say they don't ignore anything on the ballot
Prop. 37 is in dead heat amid ad blitz
Support plunges for Prop. 30, Gov. Jerry Brown's tax initiative
Sen. Feinstein far ahead of Republican challenger in new poll
Data Sets and Results
USC Dornsife Poll Videos:
Props 30 & 38
Prop 32
Props 34 & 36
Prop 37
Pension Reform
Press Releases:
Change Likely for Calif. "Three-strikes" Law; Voters Split on Death Penalty (Sept. 30, 2012)
Proposition 32 Struggles to Gain Support from California Voters(Sept. 29, 2012)
Support for Governor’s Tax Initiative Continues to Erode (Sept. 28, 2012)
Ballot Measure to Require Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods Has Broad Support in Calif. (Sept. 27, 2012)
Press Call 9/28: Results of USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll on Calif. Ballot Initiatives (Sept. 26, 2012)
L.A. Times Press:
Californians back change on three strikes, but not on death penalty
California voters leaning against campaign finance initiative
Fewer than a third of voters approve of Legislature, poll finds
Support slips for Brown's tax hike
Jerry Brown hangs onto shrinking support for tax hikes
New poll finds voters split over pension changes
Poll finds Prop. 37 is likely to pass
USC Dornsife Poll Videos:
Presidential Race
State of California
High Speed Rail
L.A. Times Press:
Public opinion wanes on California bullet train plan, poll shows
Workplace conditions are worse for many, poll finds
Most California voters don't support legalizing pot, poll finds
Voters back tobacco tax but split on term-limits change
California voters still support Jerry Brown's call for tax hikes
Obama has big edge in California, poll shows
USC Dornsife Poll Videos:
Online Privacy
California Initiatives
Obama and Republican Nominees
Press Releases:
86 Percent of E-Reader Owners Still Read Books in Print(Apr. 14, 2012)
Voters Across the Political Spectrum Concerned About Tech Companies Invading Their Privacy (Mar. 31, 2012)
Voters Support Specific Tax Increases If Money Is Used To Support Public Education and Public Safety (Mar. 25, 2012)
California Voters Stand by President Obama Despite Rising Gasoline Prices (Mar. 24, 2012)
L.A. Times Press:
Even e-reader owners still like printed books, survey finds
Big Tobacco adds nearly $9 million to fight against cigarette tax
Bashing Obama on both coasts
Tech firms' data gathering worries most Californians, poll finds
Poll: Tech industry more crucial to California than entertainment
The better tax plan — for another time
Gov. Jerry Brown's new tax plan has strong support in poll
Strong majority backs Jerry Brown's tax-hike initiative
California Republicans get behind Mitt Romney
Voters don't blame workers for pension woes, new poll finds
Term limits initiative has slim lead, new poll finds
Data Sets and Results
USC Dornsife Poll Videos:
Higher Education
Charter Schools
Presidential Race
Public Schools
Teachers and Testing
Press Releases:
Californians Think Teachers Should Be Paid More But Want Salaries Set By Student Performance Rather Than Seniority - (Nov. 20, 2011)
Majority of CA Voters Favor Increasing Taxes to Fund Public Schools (Nov. 19, 2011)
Romney Leads Republicans Among CA Voters (Nov. 17, 2011)
Press Call: USC Dornsife/LATimes Poll Takes on CA Public Schools (Nov. 17, 2011)
L.A. Times Press:
Californians support making teachers' reviews public
Californians willing to pay higher taxes for better schools
California public schools fare poorly in new poll
Survey finds ethnic divide among voters on DREAM Act
Voters find state universities pricey but good, poll says
Charter schools impress half of California voters
48% of voters say charter schools provide better education
California Republicans favor Romney, poll finds
Jerry Brown’s approval rating steady, new poll finds
Data Sets and Results
USC Dornsife Poll Videos:
9/11 and Terrorism
Terrorism post-9/11 en Espanol
The Economy
The Economy en Espanol
Republican Candidates
Republican Candidates en Espanol
President Obama
President Obama en Espanol
Press Releases:
U.S. Is Winning The War On Terrorism, Californians Say, But Need For Fight Continues (Sept. 7, 2011)
CA Voters Reluctant to Compromise (Sept. 5, 2011)
Romney, Perry Tied for Lead Among Republican Voters in California (Sept. 4, 2011)
Media Availability and Life Panel: How Are Californians Likely to Vote in a GOP Primary? (Sept. 1, 2011)
L.A. Times Press:
War on terrorism a priority to California voters, poll finds
Poll illustrates California voters' anger
Obama strongly leads GOP candidates in California poll
Data Sets and Results
USC Dornsife Poll Videos:
Introduction
Budget
Amazon.com
Part-Time Legislature
Prisons
Local Government Taxes
Housing Market
Press Releases:
Californians Favor Granting Local Governments New Taxing Powers (July 24, 2011)
1 in 3 Californians Have Put Off Buying A Home (July 23, 2011)
La Mitad de Hogares Latinos en California han Recortado Sus Gastos de Alimentos y Gasolina desde la Crisis de Viviendas (July 23, 2011)
CA Voters Split on "Amazon Tax" on Online Purchases (July 21, 2011)
Votantes en California favorecen la libertad anticipada de reos condenados por delitos menores no violentos (July 21, 2011)
CA Voters Favor Early Release of Low-Level, Non-Violent Inmates (July 20, 2011)
L.A. Times Press:
Home prices rise again, but experts are unimpressed
Californians want to allow local taxes on cigarettes, other products
Voters hesitant on farmworker proposal, poll find
California households are doing without
Voters OK with ending redevelopment funds, poll shows
California voters see some bright spots in grim budget
Californians would rather ease penalties than pay more for prisons
Make California Legislature part-time, poll majority says
Data Sets and Results
USC Dornsife Poll Videos:
About the Poll
Pensions
The Economy
Gov. Jerry Brown
Press Releases:
The Book Is Not Dead: 80 Percent of Californians Have Read a Book for Fun in the Last Month (April 27, 2011)
Strong Voter Support for Overhauling Public Pensions (April 24, 2011)
Majority of Californians Want Special Election on Tax Increases (April 23, 2011)
Media Advisory - Phone Conference on April 25: Results of Public Opinion Poll on Solving the Budget Crisis and Governor Brown's Job Performance
L.A. Times Press:
California voters want public employees to help ease state's financial troubles
Californians support tax hikes to help close budget gap
Voters still sour on state’s economy
Data Sets and Results
USC Dornsife Poll Videos:
About the Poll
About the Poll-Spanish
Likely Voter Model
Prop 19
Prop 23
Prop 23 - Spanish
Prop 25
Governor’s Race
Senator’s Race
Governor/Senator Race- Spanish
Latino Voters: Governor’s and Senator’s Race
Lieutenant Governor’s Race/Attorney General’s Race
Immigration
Immigration-Spanish
Press Releases:
Prop. 25 Supported by Majority of Likely Voters (Oct. 25, 2010)
Brown Leads Whitman by 13 Points Among Likely Voters; Expands Lead Among Latino Voters (Oct. 24, 2010)
Brown Aventaja A Whitman Por 13 Puntos Entre Electores Potenciales; Crece Su Aventaja Entre Votantes Latinos (Oct. 24, 2010)
Majority of Likely CA Voters Oppose Prop. 19 (Oct. 22, 2010)
Tight Races for CA Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General (Oct. 22, 2010)
L.A. Times Press:
California voters likely to keep global warming law, toss two-thirds budget passage
Californians hold positive views of immigrants; most oppose deportation
Jerry Brown's lead doubles in a month; little change in Senate race
With L.A.'s help, Cooley leads in attorney general's race, Times/USC poll finds
Prop. 19 trailing badly, poll shows
Data Sets and Results
USC Dornsife Poll Videos:
Governor’s Race
Senator’s Race
Undecided Voters
Latino Voters
Latino Voters: Governor/Senator Race
Latino Voters: Prop 23
Global Warming
Poll Methodology
L.A. Times Press:
Latino Voters Give Democratic Candidates Their Edge
Latino voters in California still reluctant to embrace GOP candidates, poll shows
Jerry Brown Has Slight Edge Over Meg Whitman, Buoyed by Support Among Latino Voters
Brown leads Whitman 49%-44% in poll
Proposition 23 poll shows a dead heat among California voters
Data Sets and Results
USC Dornsife Poll Videos:
Governor’s Race
Senator’s Race
Illegal Immigration
Marijuana
Off-Shore Oil Drilling
Open Primaries
L.A. Times Press:
Immigration Law Divides California Voters
California voters back pot legalization, but support is shaky
Whitman expands primary lead; Fiorina pulls out from the pack
Data Sets and Results
USC Dornsife Poll Videos:
Poll Results
Governor’s Race
Senator’s Race
Economy
Immigration
Health Care
Same-Sex Marriage
Voting Trends
L.A. Times Press:
Majority in California support gay marriage, Times/USC poll finds
Californians Polled on Social Issues and Governor and Senate Races
Meg Whitman's deep pockets put her ahead of Jerry Brown
Californians take generally positive view of healthcare reform
