Republicans and Republican leaning independents
Are you more or less likely to support a candidate who has the backing of the Tea Party movement? If it makes no difference to you, please say so.
More likely Less likely Makes no difference
Row % Row % Row %
Republicans and Republican leaning independents 22% 8% 70%
Party Identification Republican 20% 10% 70%
Independent 25% 5% 69%
Tea Party Supporters 41% <1% 59%
Top 2 Republican Candidates Rick Perry 23% 3% 74%
Mitt Romney 20% 15% 65%
Household Income Less than $50,000 26% 5% 70%
$50,000 or more 21% 10% 69%
Education Not college graduate 21% 8% 71%
College graduate 23% 10% 67%
Age Under 45 18% 8% 74%
45 or older 24% 9% 68%
Gender Men 28% 10% 62%
Women 16% 7% 77%
Marist Poll National Republicans and Republican Leaning Independents: Interviews conducted September 13th and September 14th, 2011, N=317 MOE +/- 5.5%. Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.