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Obama vs. Romney - voters' support in 2011, by generation

 

If you had to choose between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in the upcoming election, who would you vote for?

United States; 18 years and older; 2,410 adults; Princeton Survey Research Associates International; September 22,2011 to October 4,2011 Source: Pew Research Center


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This survey shows the current support of American voters for Barack Obama and the GOP candidate Mitt Romney if the 2012 elections were held today. The survey gives additional information on differences between the generations in their support. 54 percent of the silent generation -- born between 1928 and 1945, and now aged 66-83 -- would vote for Mitt Romney.

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Survey
Survey time period September 22,2011 to October 4,2011
Interview
Number of respondents 2,410 adults
Region United States
Macroregion North-America only
Age group 18 years and older
Relevance 2
Method of interview Telephone interview
Release
Published by Pew Research Center
Release date November 2011
Further information Millennial (18-30 years olds): 381 people.
Generation X (31-46 year olds): 493 people.
Baby Boomer (47-65 year olds): 905 people.
Silent (66-83 olds): 515 people.
Figures based on registered voters.
The source does not provide detailed information regarding the questions. The chosen wording here might therefore differ slightly from the survey.
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