How many Republican presidential candidates can you name?
197 students polled

All                                                    15%
4+                                                     23%
3                                                       15%
2                                                       20%
1                                                       17%
None                                                10%

How closely are you following the presidential campaigns?
197 students polled

I track them every day                      8%
I’ve read a few articles                     50%
Not at all                                              42%

What political issues are you most interested in or concerned about?
135 students polled

Jobs                                                  30%
Healthcare                                       14%
Education                                         15%
Foreign Policy                                  11%
Energy/Environment                       11%
Social Issue                                      11%
Other                                                   5%
All                                                         3%

Which candidate do you think has the most potential of becoming president?
189 students polled

Romney                                                     29%
Perry                                                           6%
Paul                                                            12%
Gingrich                                                      5%
Santorum                                                    2%
Obama                                                         46%