Chapter 4 | Sampling: Purpose and Challenges discriminated against for medical treatment in a Democrat-imposed health care rationing system." Following on outcry from Democrats, a Republican Party spokesperson called that survey "inartfully worded." The paper called out some of the questions in the survey as "overstating" the truth about Democratic views: Obama has made no moves as president in support of reinstituting the draft. Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) has several times introduced a measure to bring it back, but his bill has little support among Democrats. RNC spokesperson Gail Gitcho declined to comment on the questions found in the survey, nor would she comment on how many of the surveys have been distributed. "The document surveys Republican opinion," she said when asked about the survey. "And raises a little money." The RNC is not the only organization to use these types of surveys. Political candidates from both parties, as well as organizations like the League of Women Voters have also used them. Following is an extract from a poll sent out by the League of Women Voters. Read through the questions and the shaded box at the end of the poll. NATIONAL OPINION SURVEY 13. Do you support or oppose laws that allow people to register to vote and 7. In your opinion. w opinion, what is the best way to limit the impact of special interest cast a ballot at the polls on election day? money on the political process? Please choose one answer only. Support - These laws help increase participation in our elections. Public financing of congressional elections. Oppose - These laws increase the likelihood of voter fraud. Lower limits on the amount indi Better disclosure requirements for all political contributions. 14. Which of the following issues is the most important to you? Other Please rank from 1-12 with "1" being the most important issue to you. 8. Do you support or oppose the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that says Education Voting rights corporations and unions can spend as much money as they want to elect or Wars in Iraq/ Afghanistan Jobs/Economy defeat political candidates? Immigration Health care Energy and Environmental policy Strongly support Campaign finance reform Support Ethics in government Homeland security Oppose Strongly oppose Tax fairness _Reproductive rights 9. In view of the Supreme Court's ruling, would you support or oppose an effort by Congress to reinstate limits on corporate and union spending on election campaigns? Thank you for your participation. Strongly support Please sign below to submit your responses for tabulation. Support Oppose Strongly oppose 10. In your opinion, do you believe partisan redistricting determines the result Yes, include my responses in the survey tabulation of too many Congressional elections before any votes are cast? SIGNATURE Strongly agree Yes, to help strengthen our democracy and put political power back in the hands Agree of the American people, I will join the League of Women Voters. Enclosed is Disagree Strongly disagree my contribution in the amount of: $20 $25 $55 11. How likely are you to vote in the 2012 Presidential election? $35 Other S Very likely Please charge my contribution to my: Somewhat likely Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Not likely 12. Do you support or oppose laws that require voters to show photographic CARD NUMBER Female Voter identification before casting their ballots? EXPIRATION DATE" 1234 Main Street Support - These laws help combat voter fraud Oppose - These laws reduce turnout and disenfranchise youth as well Cincinnati, OH 45230-1234 as ethnic and racial minority voters. SIGNATURE Survey No. FVXXX1234 The survey continues on the next page ... EMAIL ADDRESS Please make your check payable to the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) and return it with this form