April 13-17, 2012: NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll—Nationwide poll on presidential candidates۪ positions on the government and economy.
(Now, I’m going to read you some statements youcould hear about government and the economy from candidates running forpresident (in 2012). After I read each statement, please tell me if you wouldbe more or less likely to vote for that candidate, or if it would make nodifference in whether you would vote for that candidate.) A candidate for presidentwho…says free enterprise has done more to lift people out of poverty, helpbuild a strong middle class, and make our lives better than all of thegovernment’s programs put together. (If More likely, ask:) And would you bemuch more likely or just somewhat more likely to vote for this candidate?
34% Muchmore likely