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919 Prince Street * Alexandria, Virginia 22314 * Phone: 703-518-4445 * FAX: 703-518-4447
566 South Route 303 * Blauvelt, NY 10913 * Phone: 845-365-2000 * FAX: 845-365-2008 www.mclaughlinonline.com
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To: Jack Kingston - Friends of Jack Kingston
From: John McLaughlin and Rob Schmidt
Re: Georgia Statewide Survey: Likely Republican Primary Runoff Voters Key Findings
Date: June 10
th
, 2014

Survey Summary: At present, in the wake of the primary, Jack Kingston has a double digit lead
over David Perdue in the Republican primary runoff election for U.S. Senate. Kingston
approaches near majority support on the ballot.

If the election were held today, which one of the following best describes how you would vote in the
Republican primary runoff election for U.S. Senate, between (ROTATE) Jack Kingston and David Perdue?

Vote: GOP Primary Runoff for U.S. Senate Total
VOTE Kingston 49%
Definitely 30%
Probably 13%
Lean 6%
VOTE Perdue 35%
Definitely 19%
Probably 10%
Lean 6%
Undecided 16%

Jack Kingstons near majority support on the ballot is driven by his strong positive opinion
rating. Overall, 64% say they are favorable to Kingston, while only 15% are unfavorable a
greater than four to one net positive ratio. Conversely, David Perdue has lower favorables
(59%) and higher negatives (20%) than Kingston.

Opinion Ratings: Kingston Perdue
Favorable 64% 59%
Unfavorable 15% 20%
No Opinion 18% 19%
Never Heard Of 4% 2%
Net (Favorable Unfavorable) +49 +39

Conclusion: Coming off of the May 20
th
primary, Jack Kingston has momentum and is in
position to win the runoff. Kingstons message is clearly resonating with voters and with
sufficient resources, Kingston has the opportunity to widen his lead.



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919 Prince Street * Alexandria, Virginia 22314 * Phone: 703-518-4445 * FAX: 703-518-4447
566 South Route 303 * Blauvelt, NY 10913 * Phone: 845-365-2000 * FAX: 845-365-2008 www.mclaughlinonline.com
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Demographic Summary:

Age Total Ideology Total
Under 40 20% Liberal 2%
41 55 22% Moderate 19%
56 65 25% Conservative 74%
Over 65 27% Area Total
Mean Age 55.0 Atlanta/Macon/Chatt. 75%
Gender Total August/Savannah/Col. 19%
Male 50% Tallahassee/Dothan 6%
Female 50% Interview Total
Party Total Landline 80%
Republican 79% Cell Phone 20%
Democrat 1%
Independent 20%

Methodology: This survey of 500 likely Republican primary runoff election voters in the state of Georgia was conducted from May
27th to 29th, 2014. All interviews were conducted via telephone by professional interviewers. Interview selection was random within
predetermined election units from a sample of past Republican primary voters and new registrants. To increase coverage, this sample
was supplemented with 100 interviews of cell-phone users. These units were structured to correlate with actual voter turnout in a
statewide Republican primary runoff election. This poll of 500 likely Republican primary election voters has an accuracy of +/- 4.5% at
a 95% confidence interval.

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