Republicans and Republican leaning independents Party ID Tea Party Supporters Interview Date
Col % Republican Independent Col % Wednesday 6/15-Tuesday 6/21 Wednesday 6/22-Thursday 6/23
Col % Col % Col % Col %
Which one of the following qualities is most important to you in deciding who to support for the Republican presidential nomination? A candidate who: Shares your values 38% 37% 40% 38% 41% 32%
Is closest to you on the issues 24% 18% 34% 25% 23% 25%
Can beat President Obama in 2012 15% 19% 8% 19% 12% 21%
Has the experience to govern 20% 22% 15% 16% 22% 14%
Unsure 4% 4% 3% 2% 2% 7%
Marist Poll National Republicans and Republican Leaning Independents: Interviews conducted June 15th through June 23rd, 2011, N=308 MOE +/- 5.5%. Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.