March 1, 2000

A total of 600 surveys were completed. Professional telemarketers made the calls between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on March 9-10, 2000.

The sample used was an RDD (Random Digit Dial) sample. The sample was geographically representative of the entire state of Florida and respondents were screened for voter registration. This survey has a 95% confidence level with a margin of error of + or – 4%.

Of the respondents, 87% had health insurance coverage.

Major Demographics

Gender

Male............46%
Female.........54%

Age

18-34...........15%
35-49...........28%
50-64...........25%
65+..............32%

Voter Registration

Democrat......44%
Republican.....40%
Other.............15%

Philosophy

Very conservative........11%
Conservative................33%
Moderate.....................37%
Liberal.........................15%
Very liberal..................3%

Education

Some high school...........4%
High school grad............23%
Some college.................33%
College grad...................24%
Advanced Studies...........15%

Race

White.............................. 77%
Black...............................11%
Hispanic........................... 4%
Other............................... 6%