2012 election: Obama voters' reasons why he should win

This survey shows the opinion of Obama voters on why their candidate should win the election for President. It was found that 13 percent of registered voters who would vote for Obama stated that he should win because he had done a good job during his presidency.

Reasons for Obama voters wanting their candidate to win the 2012 election as of September

Characteristic	Share of respondents
Done a good job	13%
Other	12%
For the middle class	10%
Deserves another chance/term	9%
Allow him to continue policies	9%
Economy/jobs	8%
Health care	7%
Against Romney	6%
Like his positions (general)	5%
Democrat	5%
The better candidate	4%
Better for the country	3%
Anti Republican	2%
Smart/intelligent	2%
Romney favors rich/not middle class	2%

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Release date

September 2012

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Region

United States

Survey time period

September 12 to 16, 2012

Number of respondents

2,424 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Registered voters

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Multiple responses were allowed.

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