Initiative Overview

Objective:
Identify the optimal Ticket / Platform Priority combinations for the 2008 Presidential Race

Tactics:
Conduct an evolutionary optimization of the 2008 presidential ticket including VP choice, candidate imagery, alternative VP bios, and top three first term priorities

Timing:
Conducted June 12 - June 17, results released June 29, 2008

Panel Composition

Qualification criteria include the following:

  • Age 18+
  • Must be US citizen
  • Must be registered to vote or plan to register
  • Likely voters in 2008 Presidential election

Representative Sample by Key Segments:

  • Democrats / Republicans
  • Males / females
  • Age groups: 18-29; 30-44; 45-59; 60+ (4 groups)
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian, African American, Hispanic, Other (4 groups)
  • Regions: NE/Mid-Atl, SE/S Central, NW/Rocky Mtn, SW/CA (5 groups)

Target Sample Size: 2,000 Respondents

 

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