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MONEY IN POLITICS JANUARY 2016

MONEY IN POLITICS JANUARY 2016 PAGE 2

RESEARCH & POLLING, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

METHODOLOGY .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

III. SUMMARY OF RESULTS.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

IV. DATA TABLES ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

V. DEMOGRAPHICS ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50

VI. QUESTIONNAIRE ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 52



I. INTRODUCTION



METHODOLOGY

This survey research study was commissioned by the Committee for Economic Development, a non-partisan business-led public policy organization based in Washington, D.C.

The research objectives of this study are to assess New Mexico business leaders’ perceptions of the influence of money in politics, campaign finance reform and transparency,

the effects of crony capitalism on government corruption, and proposals the New Mexico State Legislature may consider to change transparency laws and campaign finance

system. This study tracks results to the 2015 study, where applicable.

THE INTERVIEW

A master list of business leaders throughout New Mexico was compiled using

various sources and contact lists including the board members of 11 Chambers of

Commerce throughout the state, the largest private sector employers in New

Mexico, the largest employers within various business sectors, Albuquerque

Economic Forum members, Albuquerque Economic Development (AED) members,

and members of the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Association (MVEDA).

Business leaders on Research & Polling’s master list were sent email invitations with

a link and password to the online survey on January 13th

, 2016. Leaders were given

approximately two weeks to complete the online survey. After approximately one

week, an email reminder was sent to non-respondents.

Telephone surveys were conducted among non-respondents to the online survey.

The telephone interviewers are professionals who are brought together for a

training session prior to each survey. This ensures their complete and consistent

understanding of the survey instrument. A total of 250 business leaders throughout

New Mexico completed the survey. One hundred and nine business leaders

completed the survey online and 141 completed the survey via telephone

interview.

SAMPLE BIAS

In any survey, there are some respondents who will refuse to speak to the

professional interviewer. A lower response rate among certain types of individuals

can result in a sample wherein certain types of individuals are over-represented or

under-represented. The potential for sampling bias increases as the response rate

decreases. Research & Polling, Inc. often sets quotas for various segments of the

population who are historically undercounted. This has the effect of minimizing, but

not necessarily eliminating, sampling bias.

THE REPORT

This report summarizes the results from each question in the survey and reports on any variances in attitude or perception, where significant, among demographic subgroups. The subgroups examined in this report include:

Gender

Age

Total number of employees

Region in New Mexico

Political affiliation

Job title



II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY



EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This survey research study was commissioned by the Committee for Economic Development, a non-partisan business-led public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. The research objectives of this study are to assess New Mexico business leaders’ perceptions of the influence of money in politics, campaign finance reform and transparency, the effects of crony capitalism on government corruption, and proposals the New Mexico State Legislature may consider to change transparency laws and campaign finance system. This study tracks results to the 2015 study, where applicable.

GENERAL MOOD OF BUSINESS LEADERS

• Business leaders in New Mexico are more likely to say things in New Mexico are off on the wrong track (43%) than they are to say things are headed in the right direction (24%). In comparison, in the 2015 study, 36% of leaders said things are off on the wrong track compared to 39% who said things are headed in the right direction.

• The vast majority (91%) of business leaders say the ethical behavior of state elected officials over the past twenty years has been either a somewhat or very serious issue. This is an increase since the 2015 study, in which 84% of leaders said the ethical behavior of state elected officials over the past twenty years has been either a somewhat or very serious issue. This increase is likely due to recent controversies, including the former New Mexico Secretary of State’s recent conviction.

PERCEPTIONS OF CURRENT CAMPAIGN FINANCE SYSTEM IN NEW MEXICO

New Mexico business leaders remain very concerned about the current system of financing political campaigns in New Mexico, and they are supportive of changing the current campaign financing system.

• Over half (55%) of business leaders say a complete overhaul or major reforms are needed regarding the system for financing political campaigns in New Mexico, an increase of seven percentage points since the 2015 study .

• Few (7%) business leaders say the problems with money in politics are improving (compared to 13% in the 2015 study), while 40% feel they are getting worse.

Consistent with the previous study, two-thirds (67%) of New Mexico business leaders feel that greater transparency is needed in regards to the disclosure of political contributions.

The vast majority (86%) of business leaders either strongly (59%) or somewhat support (27%) continuing to place limits on how much individuals and PACs can give to candidates.

Over half (54%) of business leaders either somewhat (17%) or strongly (37%) believe it should be illegal for Super-PACs to operate at all.

Given that the majority of business leaders throughout the State agree the system for financing political campaigns needs reform and greater transparency, it is not surprising that nearly nine-in-ten (87%) leaders somewhat or strongly support the proposal requiring all political contributions and expenditures from individuals, corporations, political action committees (PACs), non-profits, or unions be made public.

POLITICAL INFLUENCE OF CAMPAIGN DONORS AND LOBBYISTS

New Mexico business leaders continue to feel strongly that political donors and lobbyists have a disproportionate amount of political influence, including more access to and clout with those who finance their campaigns. Further, the majority of business leaders believe that political donors have an impact on State government corruption.

• Nearly nine-in-ten (86%) business leaders in New Mexico say that big campaign donors have either a great deal of impact (41%) or some impact (45%) on State government corruption.

• Three-quarters (76%) of New Mexico’s business leaders say the lobbying of New Mexico’s elected officials has either a great deal of impact (34%) or some impact (42%) on State government corruption.

• Six-in-ten New Mexico leaders say that New Mexico’s elected officials are more responsive to lobbyists, while 20% say they are more responsive to voters.

• An increase of thirteen percentage points since the 2015 study, half (51%) of New Mexico’s business leaders feel most elected officials are mostly looking out for those who finance their campaigns compared to 28% who say they are looking out for the needs of their constituents.



Given the fact that business leaders perceive lobbyists and campaign donors as having an unfair amount of political influence, it is not surprising that they are supportive of two proposals aimed at minimizing the political influence of lobbyists:

Nine-in-ten (89%) business leaders somewhat or strongly support requiring lobbyists to make public the bills or issues that they have been hired to advocate for.

Eight-in-ten (82%) leaders say they somewhat or strongly support requiring former legislators to wait at least two years after their term ends before they are able to become paid lobbyists to the legislature.

POLITICAL PRESSURE ON BUSINESS LEADERS

Three-quarters (76%) of business leaders say that other business leaders in New Mexico feel a lot (27%) or some pressure (49%) to contribute to political campaigns or political party groups.

Three-quarters of business leaders also feel companies gain at least a small advantage in the marketplace by spending money on political campaigns.

Nearly nine-in-ten (87%) leaders feel that companies that contribute to political campaigns have an easier time getting meetings with elected officials.

The vast majority (74%) of business leaders either strongly (29%) or somewhat agree (45%) that too many government contracts are awarded in New Mexico on the basis of political influence rather than on merit.

OTHER PROPOSALS FOR POTENTIAL LEGISLATIVE REFORMS

In addition to the proposals previously mentioned aimed at increasing transparency and minimizing the influence of big campaign donors and lobbyists, New Mexico’s business leaders were also asked to rate their level of support for other proposals that the State Legislature may consider adopting. Consistent with the previous study, the vast majority of leaders support each proposal tested.

• Eight-in-ten (82%) leaders say they somewhat or strongly support the creation of an Independent Ethics Commission to establish and enforce rules regarding the ethical behavior and actions of state officials.

Eight-in-ten (79%) leaders say they somewhat or strongly support reforming New Mexico’s Gross Receipts tax laws and exemptions.

Over three-quarters (77%) leaders say they somewhat or strongly support restricting the number of no-bid contracts that are given to private businesses by State government.

Notably, when informed that crony capitalism is defined as, “the unhealthy relationship between some businesses and government, which can lead to favoritism in the form of tax breaks, government grants, and other incentives,” over three-quarters (77%) of business leaders say they think it is either very likely (14%) or somewhat likely (63%) that if some of these proposals were adopted, they would minimize crony capitalism in New Mexico.



III. SUMMARY OF RESULTS



Business leaders were asked if they feel that things in New Mexico are headed in the right direction or if they feel things are off on the wrong track. Forty-three percent of leaders in New Mexico say things are off on the wrong track, while 24% say things are headed in the right direction and three-in-ten have mixed feelings.

Those who consider themselves mostly Democratic (16%) are less likely to say they think things in New Mexico are headed in the right direction, compared to those who consider themselves mostly Republican (39%). Further, leaders in the Albuquerque Metro (49%) and older business leaders area are more likely than those in other regions of the State and younger business leaders to say things are off on the wrong track.

Since the previous study, leaders are less inclined to say things in New Mexico are headed in the right direction, while they are more likely to have mixed feelings or say things are off on the wrong track.

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DON'T KNOW/ WON'T SAY

DIRECTION THINGS IN NEW MEXICO ARE HEADING

2015 2016



Business leaders were asked if they believe the campaign finance system in New Mexico needs a complete overhaul, major reforms, minor reforms, or no reforms at all. Nearly one-fifth (17%) of leaders say the campaign finance system needs a complete overhaul, while 38% say the system needs major reforms. Twenty-seven percent say the campaign finance system needs minor reforms, while just 7% say the system needs no reforms at all.

North Central (33%) region leaders and those who consider themselves mostly Democratic (36%) are more likely than other leaders to say the current system needs a complete overhaul.

Since the 2015 study, leaders are more likely to say the system for financing political campaigns needs a complete overhaul or major reforms (55% in currently compared to 48% 2015).

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MINOR REFORMS

NO REFORMS AT ALL

NOT SURE/ WON'T SAY

OPINION REGARDING POSSIBLY CHANGING THE SYSTEM FOR FINANCING POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS IN NEW MEXICO

2015 2016



Business leaders in New Mexico were asked if they think the influence of money in politics in New Mexico is getting much worse, getting somewhat worse, staying about the same, getting somewhat better, or getting much better. Two-fifths of leaders say problems with the influence of money in politics in New Mexico are getting at least somewhat worse, with 19% who say the problems are getting much worse. Forty-eight percent of leaders say the problems are staying about the same, and another 6% say things are getting somewhat better. Just one percent of leaders say the problems with the influence of money in politics are getting much better.

Of note, business leaders who consider themselves to be mostly Democratic (30%) or completely Independent (38%) are more likely than others to say things are getting much worse.

Since the 2015 study, leaders are more likely to say the problems with the influence of money in politics have stayed about the same (38% in 2015 compared to 48% currently).

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BETTER

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NOT SURE/ WON'T SAY

TRENDS WITH THE INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN POLITICS IN NEW MEXICO

2015 2016



Business leaders were asked, when it comes to the amount of transparency over the way election campaigns are financed in regards to the disclosure of political contributions, if there needs to be a great deal more, some more, a little more, or no more transparency. Two-thirds (67%) of business leaders say there needs to be at least some more transparency, with 40% saying there needs to be a great deal more transparency. One-in-ten (11%) leaders say there needs to be a little more transparency, and 15% say no more transparency.

Notably, 59% of business leaders in North Central New Mexico say there needs to be a great deal more transparency. Additionally, older leaders and those who say they are Independent, leaning Democratic, or mostly Democratic are more likely than others to say there needs to be a great deal more transparency. Overall, there is little significant variation compared to the 2015 study.

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TRANSPARENCY

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TRANSPARENCY

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TRANSPARENCY

NOT SURE/ WON'T SAY

PERCEIVED AMOUNT OF TRANSPARENCY NEEDED IN REGARDS TO THE DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS

2015 2016



Business leaders were asked if they believe the ethical behavior of state elected officials over the past twenty years has been a very serious issue, somewhat serious issue, minor issue, or no problem at all. The vast majority (91%) of business leaders say the ethical behavior of State elected officials has been either a somewhat serious (34%) or very serious (57%) issue. Less than one-in-ten (7%) leaders say the ethical behavior of State elected officials has been either a minor issue or no problem at all. Notably, there are no significant differences in business leaders’ perception of State elected officials’ ethical behavior across political party lines.

Given the recent highly publicized controversies, including the former Secretary of State’s recent conviction, it is not surprising that, since the 2015 study, leaders are more likely to say the ethical behavior of New Mexico’s elected officials is a very serious issue.

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A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE

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NO PROBLEM AT ALL

NOT SURE/ WON'T SAY

PERCEIVED ETHICAL BEHAVIOR OF NEW MEXICO'S STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS

2015 2016



Business leaders were asked if they believe big campaign donors have a great deal of impact, some impact, not very much impact, or no impact at all on State government corruption. The vast majority (86%) of leaders say big campaign donors have at least some impact on State government corruption, with 41% saying a great deal of impact. Just 8% say not very much impact, and 1% say no impact at all.

It is interesting to note that the majority of female leaders (58%), company owners/co-owners (51%), those who say they are mostly Democratic (60%), those who say they are completely Independent (53%), and those in the North Central (58%) and Las Cruces/Southwest (62%) regions say big campaign donors have a great deal of impact on State government corruption.

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A GREAT DEAL OF IMPACT

SOME IMPACT

NOT VERY MUCH IMPACT

NO IMPACT AT ALL

NOT SURE/ WON'T SAY

PERCEIVED IMPACT BIG CAMPAIGN DONORS HAVE ON STATE GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION



Business leaders were informed that, in New Mexico, there are limits on how much individuals and PACs can give to candidates. Leaders were then asked if they support or oppose these limits on campaign contributions. The vast majority (86%) of business leaders support having these limits on campaign contributions, with over half (59%) being strongly supportive. Just under one-in-ten (9%) leaders say they oppose having these limits, with 5% who are strongly opposed.

Of note, leaders who say they are mostly Democratic (74%) are more likely than other business leaders to strongly support having these campaign contribution limits.

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STRONGLY SUPPORT

SOMEWHAT SUPPORT

DEPENDS (VOLUNTEERED)

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NOT SURE/ WON'T SAY

SUPPORT/OPPOSE HAVING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS ON AMOUNT INDIVIDUALS AND PACS CAN

CONTRIBUTE TO A CANDIDATE

86%

9%



Business leaders were asked whether they believe the lobbying of New Mexico’s elected officials has a great deal of impact, some impact, not very much impact, or no impact at all on the State government corruption. Three-quarters (76%) of leaders say the lobbying of New Mexico’s elected officials has at least some impact on State government corruption, with one-third (34%) saying a great deal of impact. Eighteen percent say not very much impact, and just 2% say no impact at all.

It should be noted that those who say they are completely Independent (47%) are more likely than others to say the lobbying of New Mexico’s elected officials has a great deal of impact of State government corruption.

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NOT SURE/ WON'T SAY

LEVEL OF IMPACT THE LOBBYING OF NEW MEXICO ELECTED OFFICIALS HAS ON STATE GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION



Business leaders were asked whether they believe New Mexico’s elected officials are more responsive to lobbyists or more responsive to voters. The majority (61%) of leaders say they believe elected officials are more responsive to lobbyists, while one-fifth believes elected officials are more responsive to voters. Four percent of business leaders say elected officials are responsive to neither voters nor lobbyists, and 7% say elected officials are responsive to both lobbyists and voters.

Interestingly, those who consider themselves completely Independent (84%) are more likely than others to say New Mexico’s elected officials are more responsive to lobbyists. Overall, there is little significant variation compared to the 2015 study.

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NOT SURE/ WON'T SAY

PERCEPTION REGARDING WHETHER NEW MEXICO ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE MORE RESPONSIVE TO

LOBBYISTS OR VOTERS

2015 2016



Business leaders were asked if they believe most elected officials in New Mexico are looking out mostly for the needs of their constituents or if they are mostly concerned with the needs of those who finance their campaigns. Just over one-quarter (28%) of leaders say elected officials are mostly looking out for the needs of their constituents, while the majority (51%) say they are looking out for the needs of those who finance their campaigns. Three percent say elected officials are concerned neither with the needs of their constituents or those who finance their campaigns, and one-in-ten say elected officials are concerned with both the needs of their constituents and those who finance their campaigns.

Since the 2015 study, leaders are more likely to say that most elected officials in New Mexico are looking out mostly for the needs of those who finance their campaigns (38% in 2015 compared to 51% currently).

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PERCEPTION REGARDING WHETHER MOST ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE LOOKING OUT FOR THEIR CONSTITUENTS OR

THOSE WHO FINANCE THEIR CAMPAIGNS

2015 2016



OVERALL SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION TO VARIOUS PROPOSALS THAT THE STATE LEGISLATURE MIGHT CONSIDER ADOPTING (SUMMARY TABLE)

RANKED BY HIGHEST PERCENTAGE 2016 “STRONGLY SUPPORT” STRONGLY

SUPPORT SOMEWHAT

SUPPORT SOMEWHAT

OPPOSE STRONGLY OPPOSE

DON’T KNOW/ WON’T SAY

REQUIRE THAT ALL POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND

EXPENDITURES FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES (PACS), NONPROFITS, OR

UNIONS BE MADE PUBLIC 2016 68% 19% 5% 6% 1% 2015 70% 19% 5% 4% 1%

REQUIRE FORMER LEGISLATORS TO WAIT AT LEAST TWO

YEARS AFTER THEIR TERM ENDS BEFORE THEY ARE ABLE TO

BECOME PAID LOBBYISTS TO THE LEGISLATURE 2016 62% 20% 10% 4% 4% 2015 62% 18% 10% 7% 3%

REQUIRE LOBBYISTS TO MAKE PUBLIC THE BILLS OR ISSUES

THEY HAVE BEEN HIRED TO ADVOCATE FOR 2016 61% 28% 6% 3% 1% 2015 62% 24% 7% 4% 2%

REFORM NEW MEXICO’S GROSS RECEIPTS TAX LAWS AND

EXEMPTIONS 2016 58% 21% 9% 1% 11%

CREATE AN INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION TO

ESTABLISH AND ENFORCE RULES REGARDING THE ETHICAL

BEHAVIOR AND ACTIONS OF STATE OFFICIALS 2016 52% 30% 9% 3% 5% 2015 52% 24% 12% 8% 3%

RESTRICT THE NUMBER OF NO-BID CONTRACTS THAT ARE GIVEN TO PRIVATE BUSINESSES BY STATE

GOVERNMENT 2016 52% 25% 12% 4% 8%

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82% 14%

89% 9%

79% 10%

82% 12%

77% 16%



Business leaders were read a list of proposals that the state legislature may consider adopting (shown on the previous page) and were asked if they strongly support, somewhat

support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose each proposal.

REQUIRE THAT ALL POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES (PACS), NONPROFITS, OR UNIONS BE MADE

PUBLIC.

Eighty-seven percent of business leaders say they would support this proposal with nearly seven-in-ten (68%) saying they would strongly support this proposal. Just 11% say they would oppose this proposal, with 6% who say they strongly oppose this proposal. North Central New Mexico leaders (80%) and those who say they are mostly Democratic (89%) or Independent (87%) are more likely to say they strongly support this proposal.

REQUIRE FORMER LEGISLATORS TO WAIT AT LEAST TWO YEARS AFTER THEIR TERM ENDS BEFORE THEY ARE ABLE TO BECOME PAID LOBBYISTS TO THE LEGISLATURE.

Eight-in-ten (82%) business leaders say they support this proposal, with 62% who say they strongly support this proposal. Fourteen percent of leaders oppose this proposal, with 4% saying they strongly oppose this proposal. North Central New Mexico leaders (83%) are more likely to say they strongly support this proposal.

REQUIRE LOBBYISTS TO MAKE PUBLIC THE BILLS OR ISSUES THEY HAVE BEEN HIRED TO ADVOCATE FOR.

The vast majority (89%) of business leaders in New Mexico say they support this proposal, with 61% who say they strongly support this proposal. Just one-in-ten (9%) leaders say they oppose this proposal, with 3% who say they strongly oppose this proposal. Those who say they are mostly Democratic (76%) are more likely to say they strongly support this proposal.

REFORM NEW MEXICO’S GROSS RECEIPTS TAX LAWS AND EXEMPTIONS.

Eight-in-ten (79%) business leaders in New Mexico say they support this proposal, with 58% who say they strongly support this proposal. Just one-in-ten leaders say they oppose this proposal, with 1% who say they strongly oppose this proposal. Those in the Albuquerque Metro area (66%) are more likely than others to strongly support this proposal.

CREATE AN INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AND ENFORCE RULES REGARDING THE ETHICAL BEHAVIOR AND ACTIONS OF STATE OFFICIALS.

Approximately eight-in-ten (82%) business leaders say they support this proposal, with the majority (52%) saying they strongly support this proposal. Twelve percent say they oppose this proposal, with 3% who say they strongly oppose this proposal. The vast majority of those who say they are mostly Democratic (93%) and those who say they are mostly Republican (86%) support this proposal.

RESTRICT THE NUMBER OF NO-BID CONTRACTS THAT ARE GIVEN TO PRIVATE BUSINESSES BY STATE GOVERNMENT.

Approximately three-quarters (77%) of leaders say they support this proposal, with the majority (52%) saying they strongly support this proposal. Sixteen percent say they oppose this proposal, with just 4% who say they strongly oppose this proposal. Support of this proposal is also correlated with company size. For example, leaders from smaller companies are more likely to support this proposal compared to business leaders from larger companies.



Business leaders were informed that, “Crony capitalism is defined as the unhealthy relationship between some businesses and government, which can lead to favoritism in the form of tax breaks, government grants, and other incentives.” Leaders were asked, if some of the proposals previously discussed (see Page 19) were to be adopted by the New Mexico State Legislature, if they feel it is very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely or very unlikely that the proposals would minimize crony capitalism in New Mexico.

Over three-quarters (77%) of leaders say it is at least somewhat likely the adoption of these proposals would minimize crony capitalism in New Mexico, with 14% saying it is very likely. One-fifth (19%) of business leaders say it is either somewhat (12%) or very unlikely (7%) the adoption of these proposals would minimize crony capitalism in New Mexico.

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LIKELIHOOD THAT SOME OF THE SUGGESTED PROPOSALS WOULD MINIMIZE CRONY CAPITALISM IN NEW MEXICO

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Business leaders were asked how much pressure they believe is placed on business leaders in New Mexico to make political contributions. Twenty-seven percent say a lot of pressure is placed on business leaders, while 49% say some pressure is placed on business leaders to make political contributions. One-fifth say there is not much pressure (15%) or no pressure whatsoever (4%) placed on leaders to make political contributions.

Overall, a majority of those who say they are mostly Democratic (77%), completely Independent (77%), or mostly Republican (71%) say that at least some pressure is placed on business leaders to make political contributions. Further, the vast majority of those in the Albuquerque Metro region (82%), Las Cruces/Southwest region (82%), and in Eastern New Mexico (83%) say at least some pressure is placed on business leaders to make political contributions.

Leaders are slightly more likely to say that a lot or some pressure is placed on business leaders in New Mexico to make political contributions compared to the 2015 study (69% in 2015 compared to 76% currently).

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PERCEIVED LEVEL OF PRESSURE PLACED ON BUSINESS LEADERS TO MAKE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS

2015 2016



Business leaders were asked whether they believe companies that spend money on political campaigns gain a large economic advantage, a small economic advantage, or no advantage in the marketplace. The majority (75%) of leaders say companies that spend money on political campaigns gain an economic advantage, with 30% who say companies gain a large economic advantage. One-fifth of business leaders say companies that spend money on political campaigns gain no economic advantage in the marketplace.

Interestingly, companies with fewer employees are more likely than companies with more employees to say companies that spend money on political campaigns have a large economic advantage in the marketplace.

Since the 2015 study, leaders are more likely to say that companies that spend money on political campaigns gain at least a small economic advantage in the marketplace (68% in 2015 compared to 75% currently).

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PERCEPTIONS REGARDING WHETHER COMPANIES GAIN ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE IN THE MARKETPLACE BY SPENDING

MONEY ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS

2015 2016



Business leaders were asked whether or not they feel companies that contribute to political campaigns have an easier time getting meetings with elected officials. The vast majority (87%) of leaders says companies that contribute to political campaigns have an easier time getting meetings with elected officials, 3% say sometimes, and just 8% say companies do not have an easier time getting meetings. Overall, there is little significant variation among demographic subgroups.

Since the 2015 study, business leaders are more likely to agree that companies who contribute to political campaigns have an easier time getting meetings with elected officials (78% in 2015 compared to 87% currently).

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PERCEPTIONS REGARDING WHETHER COMPANIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS HAVE AN EASIER

TIME GETTING MEETINGS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS

2015 2016



Business leaders were asked how strongly they agree or disagree that too many government contracts in New Mexico are awarded on the basis of political influence rather than on merit, using a five-point scale where a score of five is strongly agree and a score of one is strongly disagree. Three-quarters (74%) of business leaders agree, with 29% saying they strongly agree. Just over one-in-ten (13%) leaders disagree, with just 3% who say they strongly disagree.

Females (40%) and leaders in the North Central region (52%) are more likely than others to strongly agree that too many government contracts in New Mexico are awarded on the basis of political influence rather than on merit.

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AGREE/DISAGREE GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS ARE AWARDED BASED ON POLITICAL INFLUENCE

RATHER THAN ON MERIT

74%

13%



Business leaders were informed that organizations known as Super-PACs can raise unlimited amounts of out-of-state money and spend it on New Mexico state and local candidates they support. Leaders were then read two statements: supporters say this is a form of free speech; and, opponents say this allows outside groups or wealthy individuals to have unfair influence. Business leaders were then asked whether they believe it should be legal or illegal for these Super-PACs to operate.

The majority (54%) of business leaders say they either somewhat (17%) or strongly believe (37%) it should be illegal for Super-PACs to operate, while 35% say it should be legal for Super-PACs to operate (16% strongly believe it should be legal).

Female business leaders (46%) are more likely than male business leaders (34%) to say they strongly believe it should be illegal for Super-PACs to operate. Further, those who say they are mostly Democratic (70%), compared to those who say they are mostly Republican (53%) and those in the North Central region (61%), are more likely than others to say they strongly believe it should be illegal for Super-PACs to operate.

Overall, these results are consistent with those observed in the 2015 study.

13

%

22

%

18

%

37

%

9%

16

%

19

%

17

%

37

%

10

%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

STRONGLY BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE

LEGAL

SOMEWHAT BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE

LEGAL

SOMEWHAT BELIEVE IT

SHOULD BE ILLEGAL

STRONGLY BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE

ILLEGAL

NOT SURE/ REFUSE TO ANSWER

PERCEPTIONS REGARDING WHETHER SUPER-PACS SHOULD BE ABLE TO OPERATE

2015 2016



IV. DATA TABLES



DIRECTION THINGS IN NEW MEXICO ARE HEADING

QUESTION 1: IN GENERAL, DO YOU FEEL THAT THINGS IN NEW MEXICO ARE HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION OR DO YOU FEEL THINGS ARE OFF ON THE WRONG TRACK?

TOTAL

SAMPLE

(N=250)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER

OTHER COMPANY OFFICER

WITH DECISION MAKING POWER OTHER

RIGHT DIRECTION 24% 26% 23% 36% 20% 17% 18% 26% 10% 37% 11% 29% OFF ON THE WRONG TRACK 43% 45% 39% 33% 48% 47% 56% 47% 52% 32% 37% 12% MIXED FEELINGS/DEPENDS 30% 27% 33% 29% 28% 34% 23% 27% 34% 29% 33% 59%

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 3% 2% 5% 2% 4% 2% 2% - 4% 2% 19% -

TOTAL

SAMPLE

(N=250)

TOTAL EMPLOYEES PARTISANSHIP REGION

FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

RIGHT DIRECTION 24% 26% 24% 25% 16% 18% 15% 21% 39% 13% 55% 19% 28% 43% OFF ON THE WRONG TRACK 43% 42% 43% 45% 54% 57% 37% 46% 34% 49% 24% 48% 39% 35% MIXED FEELINGS/DEPENDS 30% 28% 30% 30% 19% 25% 46% 29% 27% 37% 16% 25% 28% 23%

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 3% 5% 3% - 10% - 2% 4% - 1% 5% 8% 5% -



OPINION REGARDING POSSIBLY CHANGING THE SYSTEM FOR FINANCING POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS IN NEW MEXICO

QUESTION 2: WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING COMES CLOSEST TO YOUR VIEW ABOUT POSSIBLY CHANGING THE SYSTEM FOR FINANCING POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS IN NEW MEXICO? DOES THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE SYSTEM NEED…

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=247)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



A COMPLETE OVERHAUL 17% 14% 23% 15% 16% 22% 21% 15% 13% 16% 5% 18% MAJOR REFORMS 38% 41% 33% 37% 41% 33% 32% 53% 52% 35% 42% 30% MINOR REFORMS 27% 27% 26% 28% 28% 22% 31% 16% 21% 28% 26% 35% NO REFORMS AT ALL 7% 8% 4% 7% 6% 10% 3% 9% 7% 8% - 16%

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 11% 10% 15% 12% 9% 13% 13% 7% 7% 12% 26% -

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=247)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

A COMPLETE OVERHAUL 17% 20% 19% 6% 36% 27% 21% 3% 8% 15% 23% 33% 17% - MAJOR REFORMS 38% 34% 39% 44% 34% 38% 32% 48% 39% 41% 23% 39% 50% 27% MINOR REFORMS 27% 25% 24% 33% 15% 22% 23% 36% 31% 30% 19% 15% 13% 50% NO REFORMS AT ALL 7% 10% 3% 9% 3% 6% 7% 3% 13% 6% 14% - 13% 4%

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 11% 12% 15% 8% 13% 6% 17% 10% 9% 8% 21% 13% 6% 20%



TRENDS WITH THE INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN POLITICS IN NEW MEXICO

QUESTION 3: DO YOU THINK THE PROBLEMS WITH THE INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN POLITICS IN NEW MEXICO ARE...

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=247)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



GETTING MUCH WORSE 19% 19% 19% 11% 23% 22% 24% 21% 16% 15% 31% 9% GETTING SOMEWHAT WORSE 21% 17% 28% 19% 20% 24% 15% 18% 35% 22% 18% 31% STAYING ABOUT THE SAME 48% 52% 42% 55% 47% 42% 55% 42% 38% 48% 36% 56% GETTING SOMEWHAT BETTER 6% 7% 5% 11% 4% 2% 1% 6% 7% 12% 5% 4% GETTING MUCH BETTER 1% 1% 3% 2% 1% 2% 2% - - 3% - -

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 4% 4% 3% 2% 4% 7% 3% 14% 4% - 10% -

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=247)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

GETTING MUCH WORSE 19% 24% 17% 13% 30% 25% 38% 6% 10% 21% 13% 27% 18% 12% GETTING SOMEWHAT WORSE 21% 26% 11% 28% 27% 21% 18% 25% 14% 22% 10% 24% 20% 20% STAYING ABOUT THE SAME 48% 44% 57% 44% 30% 50% 33% 61% 58% 47% 56% 38% 54% 56% GETTING SOMEWHAT BETTER 6% 5% 7% 7% 8% - 4% 6% 9% 5% 9% 5% 4% 9% GETTING MUCH BETTER 1% - 3% 1% 2% - - 2% 3% 1% 7% 2% - -

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 4% 2% 4% 7% 3% 3% 7% - 6% 4% 5% 4% 4% 3%



PERCEIVED AMOUNT OF TRANSPARENCY NEEDED IN REGARDS TO THE DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS

QUESTION 4: AND WHEN IT COMES TO THE AMOUNT OF TRANSPARENCY OVER THE WAY ELECTION CAMPAIGNS ARE FINANCED IN REGARDS TO THE DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS WOULD YOU SAY THERE NEEDS TO BE...

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=247)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



A GREAT DEAL MORE TRANSPARENCY 40% 41% 42% 29% 45% 53% 43% 40% 55% 39% 36% 29% SOME MORE TRANSPARENCY 27% 28% 26% 45% 18% 25% 18% 27% 11% 34% 30% 64% A LITTLE MORE TRANSPARENCY 11% 12% 5% 4% 14% 7% 12% 11% 19% 6% 11% - NO MORE TRANSPARENCY 15% 14% 17% 15% 16% 12% 19% 13% 15% 13% 13% 7%

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 7% 5% 11% 7% 7% 4% 8% 9% - 7% 10% -

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=247)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

A GREAT DEAL MORE TRANSPARENCY 40% 48% 42% 30% 60% 58% 58% 31% 21% 43% 23% 59% 37% 33% SOME MORE TRANSPARENCY 27% 25% 25% 32% 23% 30% 21% 31% 30% 28% 38% 20% 33% 16% A LITTLE MORE TRANSPARENCY 11% 10% 5% 18% 5% 8% 7% 14% 12% 12% 14% 7% 4% 13% NO MORE TRANSPARENCY 15% 12% 18% 16% 3% 3% 7% 15% 31% 12% 16% 6% 21% 25%




PERCEIVED ETHICAL BEHAVIOR OF NEW MEXICO’S STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS

QUESTION 5: HOW MUCH OF AN ISSUE DO YOU BELIEVE NEW MEXICO HAS HAD WITH THE ETHICAL BEHAVIOR OF OUR STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS? WOULD YOU SAY THEIR ETHICAL BEHAVIOR HAS BEEN...

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=247)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE 57% 54% 65% 55% 59% 60% 50% 58% 81% 61% 54% 45% A SOMEWHAT SERIOUS ISSUE 34% 35% 32% 34% 36% 32% 42% 35% 14% 34% 28% 39% A MINOR ISSUE 7% 9% 3% 9% 4% 8% 7% 4% 5% 5% 12% 15% NO PROBLEM AT ALL * 1% - - 1% - 1% - - - - -

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 1% 1% - 3% - - - 4% - - 6% -

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=247)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE 57% 58% 62% 51% 60% 53% 61% 66% 51% 64% 48% 62% 37% 60% A SOMEWHAT SERIOUS ISSUE 34% 33% 33% 38% 32% 44% 33% 25% 39% 30% 52% 30% 46% 27% A MINOR ISSUE 7% 7% 3% 11% 6% 3% 5% 6% 9% 5% - 6% 13% 13% NO PROBLEM AT ALL * 1% - - - - - - 1% 1% - - - -

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 1% 1% 2% - 2% - - 3% - - - 2% 4% -

* LESS THAN 1% REPORTED.



PERCEIVED IMPACT BIG CAMPAIGN DONORS HAVE ON STATE GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION

QUESTION 6: HOW MUCH OF AN IMPACT DO YOU FEEL BIG CAMPAIGN DONORS HAVE ON STATE GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION? WOULD YOU SAY IT HAS A GREAT DEAL OF IMPACT, SOME IMPACT, NOT VERY MUCH IMPACT, OR NO IMPACT AT ALL?

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=247)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



A GREAT DEAL OF IMPACT 41% 33% 58% 41% 41% 43% 51% 26% 34% 44% 64% 19% SOME IMPACT 45% 50% 34% 42% 49% 41% 39% 50% 46% 51% 26% 58% NOT VERY MUCH IMPACT 8% 10% 4% 11% 7% 8% 7% 12% 13% 3% 11% 18% NO IMPACT AT ALL 1% 2% - 2% 1% 1% - 6% - - - -

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 4% 5% 4% 4% 2% 8% 3% 5% 6% 3% - 6%

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=247)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

A GREAT DEAL OF IMPACT 41% 46% 44% 31% 60% 43% 53% 25% 35% 32% 25% 58% 62% 42% SOME IMPACT 45% 39% 45% 54% 36% 46% 37% 68% 39% 52% 70% 33% 26% 37% NOT VERY MUCH IMPACT 8% 11% 6% 9% 3% 9% 8% 4% 14% 13% - 6% - 11% NO IMPACT AT ALL 1% 2% 2% - 1% - - 3% 1% 1% - - 4% -

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 4% 3% 4% 7% - 3% 2% - 10% 1% 6% 3% 7% 10%



SUPPORT/OPPOSE HAVING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS ON AMOUNT INDIVIDUALS AND PACS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A CANDIDATE

QUESTION 7: IN NEW MEXICO, THERE ARE CONTRIBUTION LIMITS ON HOW MUCH INDIVIDUALS AND PACS CAN GIVE TO CANDIDATES. DO YOU SUPPORT OR OPPOSE HAVING THESE LIMITS ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS? IS THAT STRONGLY OR

SOMEWHAT?

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=246)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



STRONGLY SUPPORT 59% 56% 67% 59% 59% 62% 66% 55% 61% 58% 55% 57% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 27% 27% 25% 30% 25% 22% 13% 35% 22% 33% 36% 28% DEPENDS 3% 4% 1% 5% 1% 3% 4% - 3% 2% - 9% SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 4% 5% 3% 2% 5% 4% 3% 4% - 7% 9% - STRONGLY OPPOSE 5% 7% 2% 1% 8% 5% 10% 5% 11% - - 7%

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 4% 5% - 3% - - -

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=246)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

STRONGLY SUPPORT 59% 55% 63% 58% 74% 69% 63% 59% 46% 60% 54% 61% 68% 52% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 27% 27% 22% 32% 22% 26% 27% 30% 25% 27% 21% 32% 26% 26% DEPENDS 3% 2% 6% - 2% 5% 3% - 4% - 6% 2% 4% 8% SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 4% 3% 5% 4% 3% - 2% 3% 9% 4% 14% 3% 3% - STRONGLY OPPOSE 5% 8% 4% 5% - - - 6% 14% 8% - 2% - 11%

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 2% 4% - 1% - - 5% 1% 2% 1% 5% - - 4%



LEVEL OF IMPACT THE LOBBYING OF NEW MEXICO ELECTED OFFICIALS HAS ON STATE GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION

QUESTION 8: HOW MUCH OF AN IMPACT DO YOU FEEL THE LOBBYING OF NEW MEXICO'S ELECTED OFFICIALS HAS ON STATE GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION? WOULD YOU SAY IT HAS A GREAT DEAL OF IMPACT, SOME IMPACT, NOT VERY MUCH

IMPACT, OR NO IMPACT AT ALL?

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=246)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



A GREAT DEAL OF IMPACT 34% 34% 35% 34% 33% 42% 43% 30% 28% 29% 51% 31% SOME IMPACT 42% 42% 41% 41% 44% 35% 41% 38% 38% 48% 6% 49% NOT VERY MUCH IMPACT 18% 18% 18% 19% 20% 14% 11% 24% 20% 23% 25% 20% NO IMPACT AT ALL 2% 2% 1% 3% 1% 1% - 6% 3% - 7% -

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 4% 3% 5% 3% 2% 8% 5% 2% 10% - 10% -

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=246)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

A GREAT DEAL OF IMPACT 34% 41% 37% 19% 39% 35% 47% 38% 22% 33% 13% 46% 54% 23% SOME IMPACT 42% 39% 36% 53% 51% 40% 37% 45% 40% 44% 59% 47% 17% 39% NOT VERY MUCH IMPACT 18% 13% 21% 23% 5% 25% 14% 7% 31% 18% 12% 8% 18% 34% NO IMPACT AT ALL 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% - - 6% 1% 3% - - 4% -

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 4% 5% 4% 2% 3% - 2% 4% 6% 2% 16% - 6% 4%



PERCEPTION REGARDING WHETHER NEW MEXICO ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE MORE RESPONSIVE TO LOBBYISTS OR VOTERS

QUESTION 9: GENERALLY, DO YOU THINK NEW MEXICO'S ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE MORE RESPONSIVE TO LOBBYISTS OR MORE RESPONSIVE TO VOTERS?

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=246)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



MORE RESPONSIVE TO LOBBYISTS 61% 62% 61% 65% 59% 63% 66% 60% 55% 61% 57% 64% MORE RESPONSIVE TO VOTERS 20% 23% 17% 21% 20% 19% 13% 21% 26% 24% 30% 18% NEITHER 4% 3% 6% 3% 5% 3% 8% - - 3% - 5% BOTH 7% 7% 7% 9% 7% 7% 5% 15% 8% 6% 13% -

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 8% 5% 9% 3% 9% 9% 8% 4% 11% 6% - 14%

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=246)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

MORE RESPONSIVE TO LOBBYISTS 61% 65% 70% 44% 63% 70% 84% 60% 46% 61% 55% 74% 67% 49% MORE RESPONSIVE TO VOTERS 20% 21% 10% 34% 24% 19% 11% 19% 24% 21% 36% 12% 20% 19% NEITHER 4% 3% 7% 1% 3% - - 8% 6% 2% 8% 4% 4% 8% BOTH 7% 3% 9% 11% 3% 3% 3% 5% 15% 6% - 1% 9% 21%

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 8% 8% 4% 10% 7% 8% 2% 8% 9% 11% - 10% - 3%



PERCEPTION REGARDING WHETHER MOST ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE LOOKING OUT FOR THEIR CONSTITUENTS OR THOSE WHO FINANCE THEIR CAMPAIGNS

QUESTION 10: WOULD YOU SAY THAT MOST ELECTED OFFICIALS IN NEW MEXICO ARE LOOKING OUT MOSTLY FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CONSTITUENTS OR ARE THEY MOSTLY CONCERNED WITH THE NEEDS OF THOSE WHO FINANCE THEIR

CAMPAIGNS?

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=245)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



NEEDS OF CONSTITUENTS 28% 32% 18% 34% 24% 24% 19% 28% 23% 31% 34% 40% NEEDS OF THOSE WHO FINANCE THEIR

CAMPAIGNS 51% 48% 59% 45% 56% 51% 58% 47% 59% 53% 38% 32%

NEITHER 3% 3% 2% 6% 1% 3% 3% 2% 6% 2% - - BOTH 10% 8% 13% 10% 10% 8% 10% 15% 8% 6% 13% 12%

NOT SURE/WON'T SAY 9% 9% 9% 5% 9% 13% 9% 8% 4% 8% 15% 16%

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=245)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

NEEDS OF CONSTITUENTS 28% 29% 21% 33% 27% 17% 15% 28% 37% 30% 34% 20% 19% 32% NEEDS OF THOSE WHO FINANCE THEIR

CAMPAIGNS 51% 51% 52% 49% 54% 64% 65% 45% 42% 48% 25% 60% 67% 56%

NEITHER 3% 2% 4% 1% 2% - - 8% 2% 2% 18% - - - BOTH 10% 7% 15% 7% 10% 13% 10% 9% 8% 7% 20% 8% 9% 12%

NOT SURE/WON'T SAY 9% 11% 7% 9% 6% 5% 10% 10% 11% 13% 3% 12% 5% -



OVERALL SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION TO VARIOUS PROPOSALS THAT THE STATE LEGISLATURE MIGHT CONSIDER ADOPTING: REQUIRE LOBBYISTS TO MAKE PUBLIC THE BILLS OR ISSUES THEY HAVE BEEN HIRED TO ADVOCATE FOR

QUESTION 11: NOW I’M GOING TO READ YOU A LIST OF PROPOSALS THAT OUR STATE LEGISLATURE MIGHT CONSIDER ADOPTING. PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WOULD STRONGLY SUPPORT, SOMEWHAT SUPPORT, SOMEWHAT OPPOSE, OR STRONGLY

OPPOSE EACH PROPOSAL. REQUIRE LOBBYISTS TO MAKE PUBLIC THE BILLS OR ISSUES THEY HAVE BEEN HIRED TO ADVOCATE FOR.

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



STRONGLY SUPPORT 61% 59% 67% 56% 65% 61% 67% 47% 50% 65% 74% 66% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 28% 29% 27% 35% 23% 26% 20% 29% 37% 31% 14% 34% SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 6% 6% 5% 3% 8% 6% 7% 11% 11% 2% 8% - STRONGLY OPPOSE 3% 4% 1% 2% 3% 6% 2% 11% 2% 2% 5% -

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 1% 2% - 3% 1% - 3% 2% - - - -

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

STRONGLY SUPPORT 61% 67% 63% 49% 76% 64% 71% 49% 56% 61% 51% 71% 61% 59% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 28% 19% 29% 40% 17% 28% 16% 41% 32% 24% 45% 25% 32% 27% SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 6% 5% 6% 7% 4% 8% 7% 3% 5% 9% 4% 3% - 10% STRONGLY OPPOSE 3% 6% 1% 4% 3% - - 7% 5% 5% - 2% 7% -

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 1% 3% 1% - - - 5% - 1% 2% - - - 4%



OVERALL SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION TO VARIOUS PROPOSALS THAT THE STATE LEGISLATURE MIGHT CONSIDER ADOPTING: CREATE AN INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AND ENFORCE RULES REGARDING THE ETHICAL BEHAVIORAL AND ACTIONS OF STATE OFFICIALS


OPPOSE EACH PROPOSAL. CREATE AN INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AND ENFORCE RULES REGARDING THE ETHICAL BEHAVIOR AND ACTIONS OF STATE OFFICIALS.

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



STRONGLY SUPPORT 52% 49% 60% 51% 53% 52% 53% 43% 59% 48% 92% 58% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 30% 34% 22% 33% 29% 31% 24% 31% 24% 42% 8% 35% SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 9% 9% 11% 12% 10% 5% 13% 12% 5% 8% - - STRONGLY OPPOSE 3% 5% - - 4% 6% 3% 9% 3% - - 7%

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 5% 4% 7% 4% 4% 6% 7% 5% 9% 2% - -

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

STRONGLY SUPPORT 52% 52% 58% 42% 74% 58% 54% 44% 44% 50% 24% 66% 68% 46% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 30% 34% 23% 37% 19% 28% 28% 25% 42% 34% 45% 23% 16% 31% SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 9% 12% 9% 9% 4% 2% 17% 19% 5% 9% 17% 4% 8% 12% STRONGLY OPPOSE 3% - 5% 6% - - - 7% 6% 3% 8% 2% 4% -

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 5% 2% 6% 7% 2% 12% - 5% 3% 3% 5% 5% 4% 10%



OVERALL SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION TO VARIOUS PROPOSALS THAT THE STATE LEGISLATURE MIGHT CONSIDER ADOPTING: REQUIRE THAT ALL POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS,

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES (PACS), NON-PROFITS, OR UNIONS BE MADE PUBLIC


OPPOSE EACH PROPOSAL. REQUIRE THAT ALL POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES (PACS), NON-PROFITS, OR UNIONS BE MADE PUBLIC.

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



STRONGLY SUPPORT 68% 66% 74% 56% 77% 69% 79% 55% 74% 58% 89% 79% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 19% 23% 11% 29% 13% 18% 14% 26% 15% 24% - 21% SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 5% 4% 9% 8% 4% 4% 2% 2% 4% 13% 6% - STRONGLY OPPOSE 6% 7% 4% 5% 6% 7% 3% 14% 7% 6% 5% -

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 1% 1% 2% 2% - 3% 2% 3% - - - -

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

STRONGLY SUPPORT 68% 74% 71% 56% 89% 71% 87% 56% 56% 70% 41% 80% 75% 65% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 19% 17% 18% 26% 7% 16% 11% 31% 23% 17% 46% 15% 16% 15% SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 5% 5% 7% 4% 3% 6% 2% 3% 10% 3% 7% 4% 5% 12% STRONGLY OPPOSE 6% 3% 2% 13% - 7% - 7% 9% 11% - - 4% 4%

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 1% 2% 1% - - - - 2% 2% - 5% - - 3%



OVERALL SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION TO VARIOUS PROPOSALS THAT THE STATE LEGISLATURE MIGHT CONSIDER ADOPTING: REQUIRE FORMER LEGISLATORS TO WAIT AT LEAST TWO YEARS AFTER THEIR TERM ENDS BEFORE THEY ARE ABLE TO BECOME PAID LOBBYISTS TO THE LEGISLATURE


OPPOSE EACH PROPOSAL. REQUIRE FORMER LEGISLATORS TO WAIT AT LEAST TWO YEARS AFTER THEIR TERM ENDS BEFORE THEY ARE ABLE TO BECOME PAID LOBBYISTS TO THE LEGISLATURE.

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



STRONGLY SUPPORT 62% 61% 62% 52% 69% 59% 59% 63% 67% 63% 44% 81% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 20% 22% 18% 21% 21% 16% 20% 19% 21% 21% 22% 16% SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 10% 9% 11% 16% 5% 13% 13% 11% 7% 8% 10% 4% STRONGLY OPPOSE 4% 6% - 6% 2% 5% 2% 5% 5% 5% 11% -

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 4% 1% 9% 4% 3% 6% 7% 2% - 3% 13% -

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

STRONGLY SUPPORT 62% 65% 63% 57% 65% 68% 68% 51% 60% 62% 55% 83% 48% 58% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 20% 12% 22% 27% 17% 19% 17% 31% 17% 21% 24% 4% 23% 29% SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 10% 13% 8% 9% 13% 8% 8% 7% 12% 9% 9% 8% 19% 5% STRONGLY OPPOSE 4% 5% 2% 5% 5% - 2% 10% 3% 5% - 3% 9% -

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 4% 5% 5% 1% - 5% 5% - 8% 3% 13% 2% - 8%



OVERALL SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION TO VARIOUS PROPOSALS THAT THE STATE LEGISLATURE MIGHT CONSIDER ADOPTING: REFORM NEW MEXICO’S GROSS RECEIPTS TAX LAWS AND EXEMPTIONS


OPPOSE EACH PROPOSAL. REFORM NEW MEXICO'S GROSS RECEIPTS TAX LAWS AND EXEMPTIONS.

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



STRONGLY SUPPORT 58% 59% 57% 51% 66% 52% 63% 78% 48% 49% 56% 52% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 21% 19% 24% 26% 15% 27% 17% 13% 20% 24% 30% 34% SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 9% 11% 6% 15% 7% 5% 3% 3% 18% 17% 5% 15% STRONGLY OPPOSE 1% - 3% 1% - 4% 1% - - 3% - -

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 11% 11% 9% 6% 12% 11% 16% 6% 14% 7% 9% -

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

STRONGLY SUPPORT 58% 58% 58% 61% 47% 52% 69% 69% 58% 66% 39% 51% 70% 43% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 21% 15% 26% 19% 34% 32% 11% 15% 17% 21% 33% 26% 2% 26% SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 9% 9% 8% 11% 6% 13% 9% 8% 10% 6% 17% 10% 14% 9% STRONGLY OPPOSE 1% 1% 2% - - - - 2% 3% 1% - - - 5%

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 11% 17% 6% 9% 13% 3% 10% 7% 12% 6% 11% 13% 14% 17%



OVERALL SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION TO VARIOUS PROPOSALS THAT THE STATE LEGISLATURE MIGHT CONSIDER ADOPTING: RESTRICT THE NUMBER OF NO BID CONTRACTS THAT ARE GIVEN TO PRIVATE BUSINESSES BY STATE GOVERNMENT


OPPOSE EACH PROPOSAL. RESTRICT THE NUMBER OF NO-BID CONTRACTS THAT ARE GIVEN TO PRIVATE BUSINESSES BY STATE GOVERNMENT.

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



STRONGLY SUPPORT 52% 50% 57% 54% 51% 53% 52% 49% 49% 49% 77% 64% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 25% 27% 22% 29% 24% 17% 21% 27% 23% 32% 10% 13% SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 12% 12% 12% 11% 12% 11% 11% 12% 13% 10% 8% 20% STRONGLY OPPOSE 4% 4% 3% 2% 2% 10% 1% 6% 10% 5% 5% -


TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

STRONGLY SUPPORT 52% 57% 53% 39% 61% 46% 50% 45% 56% 47% 43% 54% 65% 55% SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 25% 18% 24% 37% 26% 35% 22% 33% 16% 28% 34% 22% 19% 18% SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 12% 10% 14% 11% 4% 8% 11% 19% 12% 13% 8% 10% 16% 5% STRONGLY OPPOSE 4% 5% 3% 4% 2% 3% 5% 2% 6% 7% - 2% - 5%

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 8% 10% 6% 8% 7% 9% 11% - 9% 4% 15% 12% - 17%



LIKELIHOOD THAT SOME OF THE SUGGESTED PROPOSALS WOULD MINIMIZE CRONY CAPITALISM IN NEW MEXICO

QUESTION 17: CRONY CAPITALISM IS DEFINED AS THE UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOME BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT, WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAVORITISM IN THE FORM OF TAX BREAKS, GOVERNMENT GRANTS, AND OTHER INCENTIVES. IF SOME OF THESE PROPOSALS WE JUST DISCUSSED WERE TO BE ADOPTED BY THE NEW MEXICO STATE LEGISLATURE, HOW LIKELY IS IT THAT THEY WOULD MINIMIZE CRONY CAPITALISM IN NEW MEXICO? DO YOU FEEL IT IS VERY LIKELY, SOMEWHAT LIKELY, SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY, OR VERY LIKELY?

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



VERY LIKELY 14% 15% 12% 14% 14% 15% 20% 16% 7% 13% - 9% SOMEWHAT LIKELY 63% 61% 66% 68% 62% 55% 57% 59% 60% 70% 69% 64% SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY 12% 14% 7% 9% 11% 17% 11% 9% 22% 11% 20% 4% VERY UNLIKELY 7% 8% 7% 7% 7% 7% 9% 11% 7% 2% 11% 11%


TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

VERY LIKELY 14% 8% 21% 12% 13% 11% 23% 7% 17% 13% 17% 13% 16% 14% SOMEWHAT LIKELY 63% 67% 56% 68% 73% 61% 51% 69% 58% 63% 73% 61% 66% 52% SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY 12% 11% 14% 11% 9% 12% 12% 12% 14% 12% 6% 10% 10% 18% VERY UNLIKELY 7% 9% 4% 6% 3% 9% 5% 9% 8% 6% - 7% 8% 16%

DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 4% 4% 4% 3% 2% 7% 9% 3% 3% 6% 5% 8% - -



PERCEIVED LEVEL OF PRESSURE PLACED ON BUSINESS LEADERS TO MAKE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS

QUESTION 18: IN YOUR OPINION, HOW MUCH PRESSURE IS PLACED ON BUSINESS LEADERS IN NEW MEXICO TO MAKE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS?

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE

18 TO 49

YEARS

50 TO 64

YEARS

65 YEARS OR

OLDER

OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT

CEO/CFO

/COO

UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER



A LOT 27% 24% 35% 29% 28% 25% 23% 31% 26% 27% 59% 27% SOME 49% 51% 45% 48% 49% 51% 55% 40% 48% 57% 12% 40% NOT VERY MUCH 15% 17% 10% 6% 16% 21% 15% 20% 19% 11% 11% 4% NONE WHATSOEVER 4% 4% 5% 9% 3% - 4% 4% 7% 3% 18% -

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 5% 4% 5% 7% 4% 2% 3% 5% - 2% - 30%

TOTAL

RESPONSES

(N=244)


FEWER THAN

10

EMPLOYEES

10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR

MORE

EMPLOYEES

MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC

LEANING

DEMOCRATIC

COMPLETELY

INDEPENDENT

LEANING

REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY

REPUBLICAN

ABQ

METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH

CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/

SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

A LOT 27% 31% 24% 27% 28% 27% 30% 34% 22% 34% 22% 20% 24% 24% SOME 49% 46% 54% 45% 49% 54% 47% 49% 49% 48% 32% 45% 58% 59% NOT VERY MUCH 15% 16% 11% 18% 11% 17% 9% 11% 20% 14% 30% 18% 10% 8% NONE WHATSOEVER 4% 2% 6% 5% 3% 3% 5% 5% 5% 2% 12% 2% 4% 8%

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 5% 5% 4% 5% 10% - 8% 2% 4% 3% 5% 15% 4% -



PERCEPTIONS REGARDING WHETHER COMPANIES GAIN ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE IN THE MARKETPLACE BY SPENDING MONEY ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS

QUESTION 19: DO YOU THINK COMPANIES THAT SPEND MONEY ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS GAIN AN ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE IN THE MARKETPLACE? (IF YES) IS THAT A LARGE OR SMALL ADVANTAGE?

TOTAL RESPONSES (N=244)

GENDER AGE TITLE

MALE FEMALE 18 TO 49

YEARS 50 TO 64

YEARS 65 YEARS OR

OLDER OWNER/

CO-OWNER PRESIDENT CEO/CFO

/COO UPPER LEVEL

MANAGER OTHER COMPANY OFFICER


A LARGE ADVANTAGE 30% 26% 39% 31% 30% 33% 41% 26% 40% 20% 32% 23% A SMALL ADVANTAGE 45% 50% 35% 43% 44% 51% 40% 41% 38% 55% 62% 43% NO ADVANTAGE 20% 20% 21% 25% 21% 10% 13% 29% 18% 21% 6% 34%

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 4% 4% 5% 1% 5% 6% 6% 5% 4% 4% - -



FEWER THAN 10

EMPLOYEES 10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR MORE

EMPLOYEES MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC LEANING

DEMOCRATIC COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT

LEANING REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY REPUBLICAN

ABQ METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH CENTRAL

LAS CRUCES/ SOUTHWEST EASTSIDE

A LARGE ADVANTAGE 30% 36% 32% 20% 39% 43% 45% 22% 18% 28% 15% 38% 47% 23% A SMALL ADVANTAGE 45% 39% 43% 55% 43% 33% 37% 54% 52% 48% 50% 48% 30% 46% NO ADVANTAGE 20% 20% 21% 22% 14% 18% 13% 19% 28% 20% 25% 8% 21% 31%

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 4% 5% 4% 3% 4% 7% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 6% 2% -



PERCEPTIONS REGARDING WHETHER COMPANIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS HAVE AN EASIER TIME GETTING MEETINGS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS

QUESTION 20: DO YOU FEEL THAT COMPANIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS HAVE AN EASIER TIME GETTING MEETINGS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS?


GENDER AGE TITLE


YEARS 50 TO 64

YEARS 65 YEARS OR

OLDER OWNER/


/COO UPPER LEVEL



YES 87% 85% 89% 83% 89% 88% 88% 86% 93% 88% 79% 77% SOMETIMES 3% 2% 5% 8% - 4% 1% - 4% 4% 10% 9% NO 8% 9% 5% 5% 9% 7% 9% 8% 2% 6% 5% 14%

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 2% 3% 1% 4% 2% 1% 2% 6% - 1% 6% -



FEWER THAN 10

EMPLOYEES 10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR MORE

EMPLOYEES MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC LEANING


LEANING REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY REPUBLICAN

ABQ METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH CENTRAL


YES 87% 89% 87% 83% 91% 91% 94% 85% 82% 89% 76% 87% 84% 87% SOMETIMES 3% 1% 7% - 5% 5% - 4% 3% 1% 19% 2% 3% - NO 8% 9% 2% 15% 1% - 6% 9% 12% 8% - 4% 13% 13%

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 2% 1% 4% 2% 3% 4% - 2% 3% 2% 5% 7% - -



AGREE/DISAGREE GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS ARE AWARDED BASED ON POLITICAL INFLUENCE RATHER THAN ON MERIT

QUESTION 21: USING A 5-POINT SCALE WHERE A SCORE OF 5 IS STRONGLY AGREE AND A SCORE OF 1 IS STRONGLY DISAGREE, HOW STRONGLY DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE THAT TOO MANY GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS IN NEW MEXICO ARE

AWARDED ON THE BASIS OF POLITICAL INFLUENCE RATHER THAN ON MERIT?


GENDER AGE TITLE


YEARS 50 TO 64

YEARS 65 YEARS OR

OLDER OWNER/


/COO UPPER LEVEL



5 - STRONGLY AGREE 29% 24% 40% 28% 31% 27% 32% 18% 21% 38% 25% 23% 4 - SOMEWHAT AGREE 45% 48% 40% 46% 44% 47% 48% 35% 51% 44% 34% 64% 3 - NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE 6% 7% 3% 5% 5% 9% 2% 7% 13% 5% 13% 13% 2 - SOMEWHAT DISAGREE 10% 11% 8% 14% 8% 11% 11% 22% 3% 7% 10% - 1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE 3% 4% 3% 2% 5% 1% 2% 6% 4% 1% 18% - DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 6% 5% 7% 5% 7% 5% 4% 11% 7% 6% - -

MEAN † 3.9 3.8 4.1 3.9 3.9 3.9 4.0 3.4 3.9 4.2 3.4 4.1



FEWER THAN 10

EMPLOYEES 10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR MORE

EMPLOYEES MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC LEANING


LEANING REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY REPUBLICAN

ABQ METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH CENTRAL


5 - STRONGLY AGREE 29% 27% 33% 26% 33% 37% 39% 21% 24% 21% 17% 52% 44% 23% 4 - SOMEWHAT AGREE 45% 48% 41% 46% 44% 45% 48% 50% 44% 50% 34% 28% 40% 62% 3 - NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE 6% 7% 6% 6% 6% 10% 2% 6% 7% 10% - 6% 8% - 2 - SOMEWHAT DISAGREE 10% 6% 16% 8% 5% 5% 5% 18% 13% 8% 35% 9% 8% 4% 1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE 3% 5% 2% 4% 3% 3% - 2% 7% 6% - - - 4% DON'T KNOW/WON'T SAY 6% 6% 2% 10% 9% - 6% 4% 6% 5% 14% 5% - 6%

MEAN † 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 4.1 4.1 4.3 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.4 4.3 4.2 4.0

† THE MEAN SCORE IS DERIVED BY TAKING THE AVERAGE SCORE BASED ON THE 5-POINT SCALE. THE STRONGLY AGREE RESPONSE IS ASSIGNED A VALUE OF 5; THE STRONGLY DISAGREE RESPONSE IS ASSIGNED A VALUE OF 1. THE DON’T KNOW/WON’T SAY

RESPONSES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE CALCULATION OF THE MEAN.



PERCEPTIONS REGARDING WHETHER SUPER-PACS SHOULD BE ABLE TO OPERATE

QUESTION 22: ORGANIZATIONS KNOWN AS SUPER PACS CAN RAISE UNLIMITED AMOUNTS OF OUT-OF-STATE MONEY AND SPEND IT ON NEW MEXICO STATE AND LOCAL CANDIDATES THEY SUPPORT. SUPPORTERS SAY THIS IS A FORM OF FREE

SPEECH WHILE OPPONENTS SAY THIS ALLOWS OUTSIDE GROUPS OR WEALTHY INDIVIDUALS TO HAVE UNFAIR INFLUENCE. DO YOU BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE LEGAL OR ILLEGAL FOR THESE SUPER PACS TO OPERATE? DO YOU STRONGLY OR JUST

SOMEWHAT BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE (LEGAL/ILLEGAL)?


GENDER AGE TITLE


YEARS 50 TO 64

YEARS 65 YEARS OR

OLDER OWNER/


/COO UPPER LEVEL



STRONGLY BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE LEGAL 16% 20% 7% 10% 21% 11% 17% 16% 13% 19% 11% 7% SOMEWHAT BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE LEGAL 19% 20% 18% 25% 16% 19% 13% 22% 9% 31% 7% 15% SOMEWHAT BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL 17% 18% 15% 29% 13% 12% 18% 18% 13% 11% 31% 31% STRONGLY BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL 37% 34% 46% 30% 40% 44% 44% 29% 49% 31% 51% 34%

NOT SURE/REFUSE TO ANSWER 10% 9% 14% 6% 10% 14% 7% 14% 16% 8% - 14%



FEWER THAN 10

EMPLOYEES 10 TO 99

EMPLOYEES

100 OR MORE

EMPLOYEES MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC LEANING


LEANING REPUBLICAN

MOSTLY REPUBLICAN

ABQ METRO NORTHWEST

NORTH CENTRAL


STRONGLY BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE LEGAL 16% 15% 17% 15% 3% 3% - 29% 27% 20% 23% 4% 9% 19% SOMEWHAT BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE LEGAL 19% 11% 19% 31% 8% 23% 17% 17% 27% 20% 28% 15% 13% 21% SOMEWHAT BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL 17% 21% 17% 15% 15% 19% 14% 24% 15% 18% 9% 17% 24% 15% STRONGLY BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL 37% 43% 39% 25% 70% 51% 53% 14% 22% 32% 24% 61% 47% 28%




V. DEMOGRAPHICS



DEMOGRAPHICS TOTAL SAMPLE (N=244)

GENDER MALE 67% FEMALE 33%

JOB TITLE OWNER 32% PRESIDENT 17% DEPARTMENT HEAD/VP/DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR 17% CEO 9% MANAGER 7% OTHER COMPANY OFFICER WITH DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES 4% SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 3% CHAIRMAN 1% PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER 1% CHIEF OF STAFF 1% CONSULTANT 1% PARTNER 1% REALTOR 1% ARCHITECT 1% LAWYER 1% BANKER 1% RETIRED 1% WON’T SAY 1% COO/CFO 1%

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES FEWER THAN 10 EMPLOYEES 35% 10 TO 19 EMPLOYEES 11% 20 TO 49 EMPLOYEES 13% 50 TO 99 EMPLOYEES 11% 100 TO 199 EMPLOYEES 12% 200 TO 499 EMPLOYEES 5% 500 TO 999 EMPLOYEES 2% 1,000 OR MORE EMPLOYEES 8% NOT ABLE TO ESTIMATE 1% WON’T SAY 1%

AGE 18 TO 34 YEARS 3% 35 TO 49 YEARS 27% 50 TO 64 YEARS 50% 65 YEARS OR OLDER 19% WON’T SAY 1%

PARTISANSHIP MOSTLY DEMOCRATIC 16% LEANING DEMOCRATIC 13% COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT 18% LEANING REPUBLICAN 21% MOSTLY REPUBLICAN 30% WON’T SAY 3%

REGION ALBUQUERQUE METRO 45% NORTH CENTRAL 15% EASTSIDE 15% MCKINLEY 15% NORTHWEST 10%

* LESS THAN 1% REPORTED.



VI. QUESTIONNAIRE



MONEY IN POLITICS JANUARY 2016

FINAL N = 250

HELLO, MY NAME IS (YOUR NAME) FROM RESEARCH & POLLING, INC., NEW MEXICO’S LARGEST SURVEY RESEARCH COMPANY. WE ARE CONDUCTING A SURVEY AMONG BUSINESS LEADERS SUCH AS

YOURSELF, THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. WE GUARANTEE THAT BOTH YOU AND YOUR COMPANY’S IDENTITY AND RESPONSES WILL BE KEPT COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL, AND THAT NO ONE WILL TRY

TO SELL YOU ANYTHING AS A RESULT OF YOUR PARTICIPATION.

(NOTE TO POLLER: IF NECESSARY READ, “THIS SURVEY WAS COMMISSIONED BY A NON-PARTISAN BUSINESS POLICY GROUP TO UNDERSTAND THE VIEWS OF NEW MEXICO BUSINESS LEADERS ON THE ROLE OF

MONEY IN POLITICS.”)

A. MAY I SPEAK TO (NAME ON LIST) ?

(POLLER NOTE: IF NO NAME ON LIST ASK TO SPEAK TO THE LOCAL OWNER, PRESIDENT, CHAIRMAN, CEO, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – MUST BE TOP PERSON) 1. YES (CONTINUE) 2. NO (ASK FOR A BETTER TIME TO CALL BACK)

1. IN GENERAL, DO YOU FEEL THAT THINGS IN NEW MEXICO ARE HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION OR DO YOU FEEL THINGS ARE OFF ON THE WRONG TRACK?

1. RIGHT DIRECTION 2. OFF ON THE WRONG TRACK

3. MIXED FEELINGS/DEPENDS (VOLUNTEERED) 4. DON’T KNOW/WON’T SAY

2. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING COMES CLOSEST TO YOUR VIEW ABOUT POSSIBLY CHANGING THE SYSTEM FOR FINANCING POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS IN NEW MEXICO? DOES THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE SYSTEM

NEED … (READ CATEGORIES)

1. A COMPLETE OVERHAUL 2. MAJOR REFORMS 3. MINOR REFORMS

OR 4. NO REFORMS AT ALL 5. NOT SURE / REFUSE TO ANSWER (DO NOT READ)

3. DO YOU THINK THE PROBLEMS WITH THE INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN POLITICS IN NEW MEXICO ARE … (READ CATEGORIES)

1. GETTING MUCH WORSE 2. GETTING SOMEWHAT WORSE 3. STAYING ABOUT THE SAME 4. GETTING SOMEWHAT BETTER

OR 5. GETTING MUCH BETTER 6. NOT SURE / REFUSE TO ANSWER (DO NOT READ)

4. AND WHEN IT COMES TO THE AMOUNT OF TRANSPARENCY OVER THE WAY ELECTION CAMPAIGNS ARE FINANCED IN REGARDS TO THE DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS, WOULD YOU SAY THERE

NEEDS TO BE … (READ CATEGORIES)

1. A GREAT DEAL MORE TRANSPARENCY 2. SOME MORE TRANSPARENCY 3. A LITTLE MORE TRANSPARENCY

OR 4. NO MORE TRANSPARENCY 5. NOT SURE / REFUSE TO ANSWER (DO NOT READ)

5. HOW MUCH OF AN ISSUE DO YOU BELIEVE NEW MEXICO HAS HAD WITH THE ETHICAL BEHAVIOR OF OUR STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS? WOULD YOU SAY THEIR ETHICAL BEHAVIOR

HAS BEEN... (READ CATEGORIES)

1. A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE 2. A SOMEWHAT SERIOUS ISSUE 3. A MINOR ISSUE

OR 4. NO PROBLEM AT ALL 5. NOT SURE / REFUSE TO ANSWER (DO NOT READ)



6. HOW MUCH OF AN IMPACT DO YOU FEEL BIG CAMPAIGN DONORS HAVE ON STATE GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION? WOULD YOU SAY THEY HAS A GREAT DEAL OF IMPACT, SOME IMPACT, NOT VERY MUCH

IMPACT, OR NO IMPACT AT ALL?

1. A GREAT DEAL OF IMPACT 2. SOME IMPACT 3. NOT VERY MUCH IMPACT

OR 4. NO IMPACT AT ALL 5. NOT SURE/WON’T SAY (DO NOT READ)

7. IN NEW MEXICO, THERE ARE CONTRIBUTION LIMITS ON HOW MUCH INDIVIDUALS AND PACS CAN GIVE TO CANDIDATES. DO YOU SUPPORT OR OPPOSE HAVING THESE LIMITS ON CAMPAIGN

CONTRIBUTIONS? (PAUSE) IS THAT STRONGLY OR SOMEWHAT?

5. STRONGLY SUPPORT 4. SOMEWHAT SUPPORT 3. DEPENDS (VOLUNTEERED)

2. SOMEWHAT OPPOSE 1. STRONGLY OPPOSE 6. NOT SURE/WON’T SAY

8. HOW MUCH OF AN IMPACT DO YOU FEEL THE LOBBYING OF NEW MEXICO’S ELECTED OFFICIALS HAS ON STATE GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION? WOULD YOU SAY IT HAS A GREAT DEAL OF IMPACT, SOME

IMPACT, NOT VERY MUCH IMPACT, OR NO IMPACT AT ALL?

1. A GREAT DEAL OF IMPACT 2. SOME IMPACT 3. NOT VERY MUCH IMPACT

OR 4. NO IMPACT AT ALL 5. NOT SURE/WON’T SAY (DO NOT READ)

9. GENERALLY, DO YOU THINK NEW MEXICO’S ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE MORE RESPONSIVE TO LOBBYISTS OR MORE RESPONSIVE TO VOTERS?

1. MORE RESPONSIVE TO LOBBYISTS 2. MORE RESPONSIVE TO VOTERS 3. NEITHER (VOLUNTEERED)

4. BOTH (VOLUNTEERED) 5. NOT SURE / REFUSE TO ANSWER (DO NOT READ)

10. WOULD YOU SAY THAT MOST ELECTED OFFICIALS IN NEW MEXICO ARE LOOKING OUT MOSTLY FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CONSTITUENTS OR ARE THEY MOSTLY CONCERNED WITH THE NEEDS OF THOSE

WHO FINANCE THEIR CAMPAIGNS?

1. NEEDS OF CONSTITUENTS 2. NEEDS OF THOSE WHO FINANCE THEIR CAMPAIGNS 3. NEITHER (DO NOT READ)

4. BOTH (DO NOT READ) 5. NOT SURE / REFUSE TO ANSWER (DO NOT READ)



NOW I’M GOING TO READ YOU A LIST OF PROPOSALS THAT OUR STATE LEGISLATURE MIGHT CONSIDER ADOPTING. PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WOULD STRONGLY SUPPORT, SOMEWHAT SUPPORT, SOMEWHAT

OPPOSE, OR STRONGLY OPPOSE EACH PROPOSAL. THE FIRST ONE IS….

STRONGLY SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT STRONGLY DON’T KNOW/ (RANDOMIZE) SUPPORT SUPPORT OPPOSE OPPOSE WON’T SAY

11. REQUIRE LOBBYISTS TO MAKE PUBLIC THE BILLS OR ISSUES THEY HAVE BEEN HIRED TO ADVOCATE FOR ................... 4 .......................... 3 ......................... 2 .......................... 1 ..........................5

12. CREATE AN INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AND ENFORCE RULES REGARDING THE ETHICAL BEHAVIOR AND ACTIONS OF STATE OFFICIALS ............................................................................. 4 .......................... 3 ......................... 2 .......................... 1 ..........................5

13. REQUIRE THAT ALL POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES (PACS), NONPROFITS, OR UNIONS BE MADE PUBLIC ......................................... 4 .......................... 3 ......................... 2 .......................... 1 ..........................5

14. REQUIRE FORMER LEGISLATORS TO WAIT AT LEAST TWO YEARS AFTER THEIR TERM ENDS BEFORE THEY ARE ABLE TO BECOME PAID LOBBYISTS TO THE LEGISLATURE ........................................................................... 4 .......................... 3 ......................... 2 .......................... 1 ..........................5

15. REFORM NEW MEXICO’S GROSS RECEIPTS TAX LAWS AND EXEMPTIONS .......................................................... 4 .......................... 3 ......................... 2 .......................... 1 ..........................5

16. RESTRICT THE NUMBER OF NO-BID CONTRACTS THAT ARE GIVEN TO PRIVATE BUSINESSES BY STATE GOVERNMENT ... 4 .......................... 3 ......................... 2 .......................... 1 ..........................5

17. CRONY CAPITALISM IS DEFINED AS THE UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOME BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT, WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAVORITISM IN THE FORM OF TAX BREAKS, GOVERNMENT

GRANTS, AND OTHER INCENTIVES. IF SOME OF THESE PROPOSALS WE JUST DISCUSSED WERE TO BE ADOPTED BY THE NEW MEXICO STATE LEGISLATURE, HOW LIKELY IS IT THAT THEY WOULD MINIMIZE

CRONY CAPITALISM IN NEW MEXICO? DO YOU FEEL IT IS VERY LIKELY, SOMEWHAT LIKELY, SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY OR VERY UNLIKELY?

4. VERY LIKELY 3. SOMEWHAT LIKELY 2. SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY 1. VERY UNLIKELY 5. NOT SURE/WON’T SAY

18. IN YOUR OPINION, HOW MUCH PRESSURE IS PLACED ON BUSINESS LEADERS IN NEW MEXICO TO MAKE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS? (READ CATEGORIES)

1. A LOT 2. SOME 3. NOT VERY MUCH

OR 4. NONE WHATSOEVER 5. NOT SURE / REFUSE TO ANSWER (DO NOT READ)

19. DO YOU THINK THAT COMPANIES THAT SPEND MONEY ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS GAIN AN ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE IN THE MARKETPLACE? (IF YES) IS THAT A LARGE OR SMALL ADVANTAGE?

1. A LARGE ADVANTAGE 2. A SMALL ADVANTAGE 3. NO ADVANTAGE 4. NOT SURE / REFUSE TO ANSWER (DO NOT READ)

20. DO YOU FEEL THAT COMPANIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS HAVE AN EASIER TIME GETTING MEETINGS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS?

1. YES 2. SOMETIMES (VOLUNTEERED) 3. NO 4. NOT SURE / REFUSE TO ANSWER (DO NOT READ)



21. HOW STRONGLY DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE THAT TOO MANY GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS IN NEW MEXICO ARE AWARDED ON THE BASIS OF POLITICAL INFLUENCE RATHER THAN ON MERIT? WOULD

YOU SAY YOU… (READ CATEGORIES)

5. STRONGLY AGREE 4. SOMEWHAT AGREE 3. NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE

2. SOMEWHAT DISAGREE 1. STRONGLY DISAGREE 6. NOT SURE/WON’T SAY (DO NOT READ)

22. ORGANIZATIONS KNOWN AS SUPER-PACS CAN RAISE UNLIMITED AMOUNTS OF OUT-OF-STATE MONEY AND SPEND IT ON NEW MEXICO STATE AND LOCAL CANDIDATES THEY SUPPORT.

[ROTATE SAYING A. OR B. FIRST] A. SUPPORTERS SAY THIS IS A FORM OF FREE SPEECH. WHILE B. OPPONENTS SAY THIS ALLOWS OUTSIDE GROUPS OR WEALTHY INDIVIDUALS TO HAVE UNFAIR INFLUENCE. DO YOU BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE LEGAL OR ILLEGAL FOR THESE SUPER-PACS TO OPERATE? (PAUSE) DO YOU STRONGLY OR JUST SOMEWHAT BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE (LEGAL/ILLEGAL)? 1. STRONGLY BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE LEGAL 2. SOMEWHAT BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE LEGAL 3. SOMEWHAT BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL 4. STRONGLY BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL 5. NOT SURE / REFUSE TO ANSWER (DO NOT READ)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE; WE ARE ALMOST DONE. NOW, I WOULD LIKE TO ASK SOME QUESTIONS FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES ONLY.

23. WHAT IS YOUR JOB TITLE?

01. OWNER 02. PRESIDENT 03. CHAIRMAN 04. CEO (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) 05. COO (CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER) 06. CFO (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) 07. SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 08. DEPARTMENT HEAD/VP/DIRECTOR/ ADMINISTRATOR 09 OTHER COMPANY OFFICER WITH DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES OTHER (SPECIFY) __________________________________________________________________ 99. WON’T SAY

24. HOW MANY TOTAL EMPLOYEES DOES YOUR COMPANY HAVE?

(POLLER NOTE: IF RESPONDENT ASKS, YES WORLDWIDE) 01. FEWER THAN 10 EMPLOYEES 02. 10 TO 19 EMPLOYEES 03. 20 TO 49 EMPLOYEES 04. 50 TO 99 EMPLOYEES 05. 100 TO 199 EMPLOYEES

06. 200 TO 499 EMPLOYEES 07. 500 TO 999 EMPLOYEES 08. 1,000 OR MORE EMPLOYEES 09. NOT ABLE TO ESTIMATE 10. WON’T SAY



25. FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES ONLY, INTO WHICH AGE CATEGORY DO YOU FIT? (READ CATEGORIES)

1. 18 TO 34 YEARS 2. 35 TO 49 YEARS 3. 50 TO 64 YEARS 4. 65 YEARS OR OLDER 5. WON'T SAY (DO NOT READ)

26. REGARDLESS OF HOW YOU MAY BE REGISTERED, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR OVERALL POINT OF VIEW IN TERMS OF THE POLITICAL PARTIES? WOULD YOU SAY THAT YOU ARE MOSTLY

DEMOCRATIC, LEANING DEMOCRATIC, COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT, LEANING REPUBLICAN, OR MOSTLY REPUBLICAN?

1. MOSTLY DEMOCRATIC 2. LEANING DEMOCRATIC 3. COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT 4. LEANING REPUBLICAN 5. MOSTLY REPUBLICAN 6. WON'T SAY (DO NOT READ)

THIS CONCLUDES OUR SURVEY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. HAVE A GOOD DAY.

NOTE TO INTERVIEWER, WAS RESPONDENT:

1. MALE 2. FEMALE

RESPONDENT'S PHONE NUMBER ______________________________________________________________________

INTERVIEWER NAME _________________________________________________________________________________

INTERVIEWER CODE _________________________________________________________________________________

POLLER ENTER COUNTY:

01. BERNALILLO 02. CATRON 03. CHAVES 04. CIBOLA 05. COLFAX 06. CURRY 07. DE BACA 08. DONA ANA 09. EDDY 10. GRANT 11. GUADALUPE

12. HARDING 13. HIDALGO 14. LEA 15. LINCOLN 16. LOS ALAMOS 17. LUNA 18. MCKINLEY 19. MORA 20. OTERO 21. QUAY 22. RIO ARRIBA

23. ROOSEVELT 24. SAN JUAN 25. SAN MIGUEL 26. SANDOVAL 27. SANTA FE 28. SIERRA 29. SOCORRO 30. TAOS 31. TORRANCE 32. UNION 33. VALENCIA

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