1. By: John McLaughlin February 2009 On the web www.mclaughlinonline.com Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey

2. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com 2 Presentation Outline 1.Methodology 2.Major Findings 3.Current U.S. Policies Regarding Cuba 4.Cuban Regime Reforms 5.View on Cuban-American Members of Congress 6.The Cuban-American Voters 7.Voter Profile

3. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com Methodology: This poll of 500 likely general election Cuban-American voters in the state of Florida was conducted between January 25-26, 2009. All interviews were conducted via telephone by professional interviewers. Interview selection was random within predetermined election units This poll of 500 likely general election Cuban-American voters has an accuracy of +/- 4.5% at a 95% confidence interval. 3

4. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com A)The United States Current Policies Regarding Cuba are Strongly Supported by the Florida Cuban-American Community: 1)7 in 10 of voters, 72%, support maintaining the trade and tourism embargo on the Cuban regime, until the Castro regime release all political prisoners, respects basic human rights and schedules free elections. 6 in 10 voters, 63%, under the age of 55 support the embargo. Also, Democrats support the embargo by a near majority (49%). 2)Almost 7 in 10 voters, 69%, agree that U.S. tourism should not be authorized to vacation in Cuba until the Cuban regime releases all political prisoners, respects basic human rights and schedules free elections. Among Democrats a majority (58%) agree that U.S. tourism should not be authorized. 3)When asked if the Cuban regime should remain on the U.S. government’s list of state-sponsors of terrorism, almost 7 in 10 voters, 69%, responded yes they should. Among Democrats a majority 52% said yes and 32% said no. 4)More than 6 in 10 voters, 66%, support the Cuban Adjustment Act, which treats all Cubans that arrive in the U.S. as political refugees who are seeking political asylum. Among Democrats, those numbers are almost identical, 65% support and 26% oppose. Major Findings 4

5. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com B)Cuban Regime Reforms: 1)8 in 10 voters, 80%, do not think Raul Castro will make democratic reforms in Cuba. Among Democrats 65% do not think he will make reforms. 2)When given choices on what would most likely lead to a democratic transition in Cuba in the near future, a plurality of voters chose the death of Fidel Castro as the top response (32%), followed by Barack Obama’s election inspiring a civil rights movement (13%) and a Cuban military coup d’état (12%). Among voters under 55, Fidel’s death was the number one response as well (36%), followed by Barack Obama’s election inspiring a civil rights movement (15%) and Cuban military coup d’état (12%), this is also true for voters over the age of 55, Fidel’s death (28%), Barack Obama’s election inspiring a civil rights movement (13%) and Cuban military coup d’état (12%). 3)When asked if unilaterally easing the current U.S. sanctions on Cuba without the Cuban regime restoring human rights and basic freedoms would help the Cuban regime or hurt them, 44% said it would help the regime, while 29% said it would hurt the regime. Among Democrats the numbers were similar with 39% saying it would help the regime and only 27% saying it would hurt the regime. Major Findings 5

6. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com C)The question was asked if the voters agree or disagree that the Cuban-American members of Congress accurately represent the view of the majority of the Cuban-American community as it relates to U.S. policy towards Cuba: 1)61% of all voters agree, and only 23% disagree. 2)Almost 6 in 10 voters (59%), under the age of 55 agree while just 30% disagree. 3)65% of voters over 55 agree and only 18% disagree (18%). 4)Among Democrats 47% agree and 37% disagree. Major Findings 6

7. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com Are you aware or unaware that current U.S. law and policy regarding Cuba requires that before the lifting of the US trade and tourism embargo, that Cuba must release all political prisoners, restore respect for basic human rights and schedule free and democratic elections by the Cuban regime? AwareUnaware Born in Cuba 8513 Not Born In Cuba 6238 Generic Vote Cong. Rep. 8216 Generic Vote Cong. Dem. 7425 Generic Vote Cong. Und. 8216 Republican 8414 Democrat 7523 Independent 7524 Under 55 7622 Over 55 8415 Men 8018 Women 8019 7

8. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com Do you support or oppose the current U.S. policy of maintaining the trade and tourism embargo on the Cuban regime until the Castro regime releases all political prisoners, respects basic human rights and schedules free elections? SupportOppose Born in Cuba 7717 Not Born In Cuba 5831 Generic Vote Cong. Rep. 906 Generic Vote Cong. Dem. 5340 Generic Vote Cong. Und. 6818 Republican 869 Democrat 4941 Independent 6821 Under 55 6428 Over 55 8013 Men 7122 Women 7418 8

9. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com Do you agree or disagree that US tourism should not be authorized to vacation in Cuba until the Cuban regime releases all political prisoners, respects basic human rights and schedules free elections? AgreeDisagree Born in Cuba 7221 Not Born In Cuba 5833 Generic Vote Cong. Rep. 7916 Generic Vote Cong. Dem. 5637 Generic Vote Cong. Und. 6920 Republican 7717 Democrat 5834 Independent 6427 Under 55 6330 Over 55 7518 Men 6924 Women 6923 9

10. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com Are you aware or unaware that the Cuban regime is on the U.S. government’s list of state-sponsors of terrorism for its support of terrorist organizations, espionage activities, and for harboring fugitives from U.S. justice? AwareUnaware Born in Cuba 8116 Not Born In Cuba 5740 Generic Vote Cong. Rep. 8215 Generic Vote Cong. Dem. 6632 Generic Vote Cong. Und. 7719 Republican 8315 Democrat 6533 Independent 7424 Under 55 6830 Over 55 8314 Men 8117 Women 7025 10

11. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com Do you believe the Cuban regime should remain on the U.S. government’s list of state- sponsors of terrorism? YesNo Born in Cuba 7217 Not Born In Cuba 5827 Generic Vote Cong. Rep. 8410 Generic Vote Cong. Dem. 5035 Generic Vote Cong. Und. 7017 Republican 8112 Democrat 5232 Independent 6520 Under 55 6820 Over 55 7218 Men 6921 Women 6918 11

12. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com Do you support or oppose the Cuban Adjustment Act, which treats all Cubans that arrive in the U.S. as political refugees who are seeking political asylum? SupportOppose Born in Cuba 6721 Not Born In Cuba 6429 Generic Vote Cong. Rep. 6719 Generic Vote Cong. Dem. 6824 Generic Vote Cong. Und. 6327 Republican 6622 Democrat 6526 Independent 6427 Under 55 6924 Over 55 6422 Men 6921 Women 6425 12

13. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com Are you aware or unaware that the Cuban tourism industry - including hotels, restaurants and nightclubs - is owned and operated by corporations under the control of the Cuban armed forces? AwareUnaware Born in Cuba 6923 Not Born In Cuba 5243 Generic Vote Cong. Rep. 7321 Generic Vote Cong. Dem. 5735 Generic Vote Cong. Und. 6430 Republican 7222 Democrat 5539 Independent 6427 Under 55 6234 Over 55 6921 Men 6627 Women 6528 13

14. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com Do you think Raul Castro will make democratic reforms in Cuba? YesNo Born in Cuba 984 Not Born In Cuba 2067 Generic Vote Cong. Rep. 789 Generic Vote Cong. Dem. 2067 Generic Vote Cong. Und. 982 Republican 789 Democrat 1965 Independent 1377 Under 55 1475 Over 55 985 Men 1577 Women 884 14

15. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com Total Under 55 Over 55 GOPDEMINDMenWomen The death of Fidel Castro will lead to increased acts of civil disobedience by the people and a serious division in the Cuban armed forces. 32362831 363132 Barack Obama’s election inspires a civil rights movement among Cuba’s population 131513101916 11 A Cuban military coup d’état.111210121110 12 Plummeting oil prices spark an economic crisis ending Venezuelan subsidies to Cuba 887611887 Communist China becomes a democracy.12122112 Popular Uprising11120120 Both Castro’s Die12011211 Other33345134 DK/Refused3022363322272932 Which of the following do you think is most likely to lead to a democratic transition in Cuba in the near future? 15

16. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com Do you believe that unilaterally easing the current US sanctions on Cuba without the Cuban regime restoring human rights and basic freedoms would help the Cuban regime or would hurt the Cuban regime? HelpHurt Born in Cuba 4428 Not Born In Cuba 4530 Generic Vote Cong. Rep. 5028 Generic Vote Cong. Dem. 4232 Generic Vote Cong. Und. 4027 Republican 5029 Democrat 3827 Independent 4430 Under 55 4434 Over 55 4625 Men 4927 Women 4030 16

17. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com Do you agree or disagree that the Cuban-American Members of Congress accurately represent the view of the majority of the Cuban- American community as it relates to U.S. policy toward Cuba? AgreeDisagree Born in Cuba 6521 Not Born In Cuba 5033 Generic Vote Cong. Rep. 7511 Generic Vote Cong. Dem. 4441 Generic Vote Cong. Und. 6023 Republican 7414 Democrat 4737 Independent 5530 Under 55 5930 Over 55 6518 Men 6126 Women 6221 17

18. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com Total Under 55 Over 55 GOPDEMINDMenWomen Before 1960’s 134181215141213 During the 1960’s 3734394232313044 During the 1970’s 1716172215917 During the 1980’s 1517131613152110 During the 1990’s 12189719171312 During 2000/Present 6103252166 DK/Refused 10110110 When did you Arrive in the United States? 18

19. Florida Cuban-American Voters Survey McLaughlin & Associates www.mclaughlinonline.com Voter Likelihood%Gender% Very Likely81Male48 Somewhat Likely19Female52 Arrival in USA%Area% Before 196013Miami/Ft. Lauderdale83 During the 1960’s37Miami Dade76 During the 1970’s17Rest of Miami M.M.7 During the 1980’s15West Palm Beach3 During the 1990’s12Ft. Myers/Naples4 During 2000 to Present6Tampa/St. Pete/Sarasota6 Party Affiliation%Orlando/Daytona/Melbourne3 Republican48Res of State/North1 Democrat25Congressional Districts% Independent23CCD #1828 Age%CCD #2128 18-256CCD #2519 26-4015Rest of State25 41-5525 56-6523 66-7515 Over 7514 Voter Profile 19