October 31
Wendell Willkie
Interviewing Date 10/1-5/43
Survey #303-K
Question #10a
We would like to find out what things people like and dislike about Wendell Willkie. What do you, yourself, like most about him?
The following are listed in order of frequency of mention:
- Sincerity, frankness, ability
- Winning personality
- Fine appearance
- Speaking ability
- Open-mindedness
- Progressiveness
- Interest in world affairs
Interviewing Date 10/1-5/43
Survey #303-K
Question #10b
Now what would you say you like least about him?
The following are listed in order of frequency of mention:
- Too changeable
- Talks too much
- Judgments are not sound
- Too much like Roosevelt
- Lacks political experience
- Is a Republican
Interviewing Date 10/1-5/43
Survey #303-K
Question #10d
Do you think Mr. Willkie could handle big problems like unemployment better than President Roosevelt, as well as Roosevelt, or not so well?
| Better | 16% |
| As well | 30% |
| Not so well | 41% |
| No opinion | 13% |
By political affiliation
| Better | As well | Not so well | No opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republicans | 30% | 36% | 23% | 11% |
| Democrats | 5% | 24% | 58% | 13% |
Interviewing Date 10/1-5/43
Survey #303-K
Question #10e
Do you think Mr. Willkie would be good at handling problems which will come up after the war concerning our relations with other nations?
| Yes | 53% |
| No | 24% |
| No opinion | 23% |
By political affiliation
| Yes | No | No opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republicans | 62% | 22% | 16% |
| Democrats | 46% | 28% | 26% |