Republicans and Republican leaning independents
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 Is closest to you on the issues Can beat President Obama in 2012 Has the experience to govern Unsure
Row % Row % Row % Row % Row %
Republicans and Republican leaning independents 35% 20% 17% 26% 2%
Party Identification Republican 38% 22% 16% 23% 2%
Independent 29% 18% 19% 33% 1%
Tea Party Supporters 35% 18% 21% 24% 1%
Household Income Less than $50,000 39% 18% 13% 28% 3%
$50,000 or more 32% 23% 19% 25% 1%
Education Not college graduate 36% 18% 16% 28% 2%
College graduate 34% 19% 19% 27% 1%
Age Under 45 37% 20% 16% 26% 1%
45 or older 34% 21% 17% 26% 2%
Gender Men 32% 18% 24% 25% 1%
Women 38% 23% 10% 27% 2%
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.