A Survey of South Carolina Voters
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A Survey of South Carolina Voters
A summary review of the issues, their importance to voters and
their potential influence on candidates and races in 2004
Profile of the survey sample
• 100% are registered voters• 99% voted in the 2002 election
Black26%
White74%Individual
24%
Republican40%
Democratic32%
Retired41%
Unemployed6%
Part Time7%
Full Time45%
Identify the one or two most important issues, that federal government should deal with
3%
6%
10%
23%Jobs/Unemployment/Economy
Iraq War
Healthcare
Education
Have free trade agreements (NAFTA, WTO) been good or bad for the U.S.
Good16%
Good & Bad28%
Bad46%
Has the emergence of China as economic superpower been good or bad for the U.S.
Good16%
Good & Bad21%
Bad46%
Do you agree with foreign governments “pegging” currencies to U.S.$, making foreign goods less expensive, and exporting U.S. jobs
Agree24%
Don't Know26%
Disagree50%
Do you agree or disagree that “outsourcing” of U.S. service jobs is inevitable and good for Americans
Good16%
Good & Bad21%
Bad46%
In today’s economy: Are you worried about a major wage earner losing a job
Not Worried
48%
Don't Know2%
Worried50%
For each: A major reason, minor reason, or not a reason for U.S. job losses to foreign competitors
85%
80%
65%
63%
54%
42%
40%
9%
25%
12%
8%
10%
19%
26%
21%
25%
29%
15%
14%
4%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Foreign pay much lower
Investor/CEO put profit 1st
Consumers put price 1st
Foreign health/enviro standards low
Weak corp. leadership
U.S. labor unions
Foreign subsidies/incentives
Major reason Minor reason Not a reason
S.C. voters were asked to rate how well national, state legislatures have done their jobs “lately”
24%
27%
44%
46%
25%
20%
2%
2%
U.S. Congress
S.C. Gen. Ass'y.
Excellent Good Fair Poor
The issue and the elections
• South Carolina can be a pivotal state in November
• 81% of the state’s voters say that the economy will affect their vote
• South Carolina is a manufacturing state -- Only nine states have a larger share of their gross state production from manufacturing (2002 data)
South CarolinaManufacturing jobs lost 2000-2003
200,000
220,000
240,000
260,000
280,000
300,000
320,000
340,000
360,000
2000 2001 2002 2003
Manufacturing employment
• 65,300: manufacturing jobs lost in a state where one job in five is in manufacturing
S.C. Employment Commission
South Carolina voter
• About 2/3 of eligible voters are registered (2.1 million out of 3 million)
• Average S.C. voter turnout: 59% -- 4% above national average
South Carolina Statewide Analysis
542,786
564,939
1,107,725
2,145,918
3,002,919 Total Eligible Voters
Registered Voters
Total Voters
Winner by 22,152 Votes
Loser
49%
51%
Precinct Analysis (Goose Creek I)
336
349
685
1,377
2,303 Total Eligible Voters
Registered Voters
Total Voters
Winner by 13 Votes
Loser
49%
51%
Your vote can make a big difference
For example
• 835 employees at Nucor Berkeley
• Voting power – 835 people times 1.7 registered voters per household = 1,420 votes
• 537 votes -- The margin of victory in Florida in the 2000 electoral college vote
How can I make a difference? Four Simple Suggestions
1. Ask your elected officials how they are actively opposing currency manipulation and other unfair trade practices
How can I make a difference? Four Simple Suggestions
1. Ask your elected officials how they are actively opposing currency manipulation and other unfair trade practices
2. Ask your local officials to pass resolutions and to write your congressional delegation to urge immediate action
How can I make a difference? Four Simple Suggestions
1. Ask your elected officials how they are actively opposing currency manipulation and other unfair trade practices
2. Ask your local officials to pass resolutions and to write your congressional delegation to urge immediate action
3. Spread the word – to friends, business people, your community – on the negative impacts of unfair trade, currency manipulation
How can I make a difference? Four Simple Suggestions
1. Ask your elected officials how they are actively opposing currency manipulation and other unfair trade practices
2. Ask your local officials to pass resolutions and to write your congressional delegation to urge immediate action
3. Spread the word – to friends, business people, your community – on the negative impacts of unfair trade, currency manipulation
4. Register to vote. Vote for candidates who will stand up for U.S. jobs
How can I make a difference? Seek support of elected officials for a comprehensive, pro-manufacturing
platform
• Tort reform (i.e. H.3744)
• Tax reform & tax relief (i.e. H. 4925)
• Containing health care costs
• Cost benefit analysis of new regulatory requirements
American and S.C. Jobs Make Your Vote Important
• Some foreign governments and multi-national corporate interests want you to think your vote doesn’t count
• Turn the trade war around – help us restore fair trade with your votes
American and S.C. Jobs Make Your Vote Important
• S.C. voter survey: 46% see China’s emergence as economic superpower as bad for U.S., and 50% disagree with foreign governments pegging their currency to U.S. dollar
• Take action and win the trade war