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Americans Want a Direct Say in Government:Survey Results in All 50 States on Initiative & Referendum

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To: Whom It May Concern

Fr: Pulse Opinion Research

RE: Survey Data

Date: July 22, 2010

Between May 26 and July 19, 2010, Pulse Opinion Research conducted a telephone of survey of500 likely voters in all 50 states asking a standard question about the initiative process.

The margin of sampling error for the full sample is +/- 4.5% percentage points with a 95% level ofconfidence. This means that an identical survey conducted under the same circumstances wouldgenerate a result within the margin of sampling error 19 times out of 20.

There are other potential sources of error in any survey including question wording. Pulse OpinionResearch did not develop the question for this survey.

The survey was conducted using an established automated polling methodology. Calls were placedto randomly-selected phone numbers through a process that insures appropriate geographicrepresentation. After the calls are completed, the raw data is processed through a weightingprogram to insure that the sample reflects the overall population in terms of age, race, gender,political party, and other factors. The processing step is required because different segments ofthe population answer the phone in different ways. For example, women answer the phone more

than men, older people are home more and answer more than younger people, and rural residentstypically answer the phone more frequently than urban residents.

The population targets were based upon census bureau data, a series of screening questions todetermine likely voters, and other factors. Pulse Opinion Research determines its partisanweighting targets through a dynamic weighting system that takes into account voting history,national trends, and recent polling.

Pulse Opinion Research does not comment on any survey work commissioned by clients. All mediainquiries concerning the survey should be directed to Paul Jacob at (703) 492-1776 orpaul@citizensincharge.org.

For additional information, see www.PulseOpinionResearch.com