| USA Residents | |||
In the past, television networks have been reluctant to air commercials during the Super Bowl which take a position on policy issues such as abortion, gay rights, animal rights, and smoking. Overall, do you think it is appropriate or not appropriate for so-called advocacy ads to be allowed to air during the Super Bowl? | ||||
Appropriate | Not appropriate | Unsure | ||
Row % | Row % | Row % | ||
USA Residents | 44% | 49% | 7% | |
Registered Voters | 45% | 49% | 7% | |
Party ID | Democrat | 42% | 51% | 7% |
Republican | 48% | 45% | 7% | |
Independent | 46% | 49% | 5% | |
Ideology | Liberal | 44% | 50% | 6% |
Moderate | 43% | 52% | 5% | |
Conservative | 49% | 44% | 7% | |
Region | Northeast | 56% | 40% | 4% |
Midwest | 43% | 51% | 6% | |
South | 37% | 53% | 9% | |
West | 46% | 47% | 7% | |
Household Income | Less than $50,000 | 41% | 50% | 9% |
$50,000 or more | 48% | 47% | 5% | |
Education | Not college graduate | 42% | 51% | 7% |
College graduate | 47% | 45% | 7% | |
Age | 18 to 29 | 47% | 46% | 7% |
30 to 44 | 54% | 44% | 2% | |
45 to 59 | 45% | 48% | 7% | |
60 or older | 31% | 57% | 12% | |
Gender | Men | 47% | 47% | 6% |
Women | 41% | 51% | 8% | |
February 2010 Marist Poll National Residents "N=1072 MOE +/- 3%" Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding. |