Political Survey

DeltAlum · #1 05-11-2005, 01:31 PM

http://typology.people-press.org/typology/

Heard something about this survey yesterday on NPR and decided to take it.

The results surprised me.

See if your surprise you.

WCUgirl · #2 05-11-2005, 01:37 PM

My results didn't surprise me at all.

ETA: Guess I should include my results. I'm a liberal (see description in Valkyrie's post below).

Lil' Hannah · #3 05-11-2005, 01:38 PM

Nor did mine

Rudey · #4 05-11-2005, 01:38 PM

I am what I am.

See what others like you think...
Enterpriser
Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Enterpriser typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues.

Enterprisers represent 9 percent of the American public, and 10 percent of registered voters.

Basic Description
As in previous studies conducted in 1987, 1994 and 1999, this extremely partisan Republican group’s politics are driven by a belief in the free enterprise system and social values that reflect a conservative agenda. Enterprisers are also the strongest backers of an assertive foreign policy, which includes nearly unanimous support for the war in Iraq and strong support for such anti-terrorism efforts as the Patriot Act.

Defining Values
Assertive on foreign policy and patriotic; anti-regulation and pro-business; very little support for government help to the poor; strong belief that individuals are responsible for their own well being. Conservative on social issues such as gay marriage, but not much more religious than the nation as a whole. Very satisfied with personal financial situation.

Who They Are
Predominantly white (91%), male (76%) and financially well-off (62% have household incomes of at least $50,000, compared with 40% nationwide). Nearly half (46%) have a college degree, and 77% are married. Nearly a quarter (23%) are themselves military veterans. Only 10% are under age 30.

Lifestyle Notes
59% report having a gun in their homes; 53% trade stocks and bonds in the stock market, and 30% are small business owners – all of which are the highest percentages among typology groups. 48% attend church weekly; 36% attend bible study or prayer group meetings.

2004 Election
Bush 92%, Kerry 1%. Bush’s most reliable supporters (just 4% of Enterprisers did not vote)

Party ID
81% Republican, 18% Independent/No Preference, 1% Democrat (98% Rep/LeanRep)

Media Use
Enterprisers follow news about government and politics more closely than any other group, and exhibit the most knowledge about world affairs. The Fox News Channel is their primary source of news (46% cite it as a main source) followed by newspapers (42%) radio (31%) and the internet (26%).

Note: All descriptions and percentages are based on the national sample of adults surveyed by telephone in December. Based on your answers to the survey questions, you most closely resemble survey respondents within this group, even though you may differ significantly on one or more issues or traits.

In the overall typology there is a ninth group called “Bystanders” who are defined as adults who are not registered, who do not follow news about government and public affairs, and who say they rarely or never vote.

-Rudey

valkyrie · #5 05-11-2005, 01:39 PM

My results did not surprise me.

Liberal
Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Liberal typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues.

Liberals represent 17 percent of the American public, and 19 percent of registered voters.

Basic Description
This group has nearly doubled in proportion since 1999, Liberals now comprise the largest share of Democrats and is the single largest of the nine Typology groups. They are the most opposed to an assertive foreign policy, the most secular, and take the most liberal views on social issues such as homosexuality, abortion, and censorship. They differ from other Democratic groups in that they are strongly pro-environment and pro-immigration, issues which are more controversial among Conservative and Disadvantaged Democrats.

Defining Values
Strongest preference for diplomacy over use of military force. Pro-choice, supportive of gay marriage and strongly favor environmental protection. Low participation in religious activities. Most sympathetic of any group to immigrants as well as labor unions, and most opposed to the anti-terrorism Patriot Act.

Who They Are
Most (62%) identify themselves as liberal. Predominantly white (83%), most highly educated group (49% have a college degree or more), and youngest group after Bystanders. Least religious group in typology: 43% report they seldom or never attend religious services; nearly a quarter (22%) are seculars. More than one-third never married (36%). Largest group residing in urban areas (42%) and in the western half the country (34%). Wealthiest Democratic group (41% earn at least $75,000).

Lifestyle Notes
Largest group to have been born (or whose parents were born) outside of the U.S. or Canada (20%). Least likely to report having a gun at home (23%) or attending bible study or prayer group meetings (13%).

2004 Election
Bush 2%, Kerry 81%

Party ID
59% Democrat; 40% Independent/No Preference, 1% Republican (92% Dem/Lean Dem)

Media Use
Liberals are second only to Enterprisers in following news about government and public affairs most of the time (60%). Liberals’ use of the internet to get news is the highest among all groups (37%).

Rudey · #6 05-11-2005, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DeltAlum
http://typology.people-press.org/typology/

Heard something about this survey yesterday on NPR and decided to take it.

The results surprised me.

See if your surprise you.

Actually, now that I think about it, DeltAlum, it leaves out a group that is sorta similar to enterprisers but not quite having all those values.

I think the neo-conservative model actually marries more moderate to liberal social thoughts combined with moderate to conservative economic thoughts.

-Rudey

Honeykiss1974 · #7 05-11-2005, 01:47 PM

Social Conservative
Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Social Conservative typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues.

Social Conservatives represent 11 percent of the American public, and 13 percent of registered voters.

Basic Description
One of three core Republican groups, Social Conservatives (along with Pro-Government Conservatives) are somewhat more religious than are Enterprisers. They are supportive of an assertive foreign policy and very conservative on social and cultural issues. In policy terms, they break from the Enterprisers in their cynical views of business, modest support for environmental and other regulation, and strong anti-immigrant sentiment.

Defining Values
Conservative on social issues ranging from gay marriage to abortion. Support an assertive foreign policy and oppose government aid for the needy, believing people need to make it on their own. Strongly worried about impact of immigrants on American society. More middle-of-the-road on economic and domestic policies, expressing some skepticism about business power and profits, and some support for government regulation to protect the environment. While not significantly better-off than the rest of the nation, most express strong feelings of financial satisfaction and security.

Who They Are
Predominantly white (91%), female (58%) and the oldest of all groups (average age is 52; 47% are 50 or older); nearly half live in the South. Most (53%) attend church weekly; 43% are white evangelical Protestants (double the national average of 21%).

Lifestyle Notes
56% report having a gun in their home, and 51% attend Bible study groups.

2004 Election
Bush 86%, Kerry 4%.

Party ID
82% Republican, 18% Independent/No Preference, 0% Democrat (97% Rep/LeanRep)

Media Use
Half of Social Conservatives cite newspapers as a main source of news; the Fox News Channel (34%) and network evening news (30%) are their major TV news sources.

WCUgirl · #8 05-11-2005, 01:51 PM

What were your results, DeltAlum?

honeychile · #9 05-11-2005, 02:01 PM

Enterpriser

While I originally had the entire description here, the more I read it over, the more I felt the need to correct it. I felt that I lean this way, but am not as close-minded as it may have sounded.

mightymike · #10 05-11-2005, 02:06 PM

Social Conservative

I'm generally more in the middle, but given the questions and categories I'd say I "fit".

KSig RC · #11 05-11-2005, 02:39 PM

This might be interesting for some - when I took the test, I came up 'liberal' (which is pretty true, socially). I read my answers, and noted I'd missed one - when I answered that question, I was re-classified as "Enterpriser".

Works for me.

KSigkid · #12 05-11-2005, 02:43 PM

Enterpriser...about what I suspected.

AGDee · #13 05-11-2005, 03:14 PM

Gee, I'm a liberal.. go figure!

Dee

AOIIBrandi · #14 05-11-2005, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rudey

I think the neo-conservative model actually marries more moderate to liberal social thoughts combined with moderate to conservative economic thoughts.

-Rudey

I was also categorized as an Enterpriser, but my social thoughts are more liberal leaning.

DeltAlum · #15 05-11-2005, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AXiD670
What were your results, DeltAlum?

I came up as "Liberal."

I really think I'm a moderate.

Go figure.