The survey found that a majority of Kentucky voters still oppose the proposed EPA emission regulation, with 32% supporting it and 53% opposing it. The survey also shows Mitch McConnell leading Alison Lundergan Grimes in the race for US Senate by 8 points. Additional information and questions about the emission regulation showed most voters were more likely to oppose it, especially when informed it could increase energy costs and eliminate jobs.

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SEPTEMBER 10th, 2014
MEMORANDUM
TO: INTERESTED PARTIES
FROM: DAVID FLAHERTY, MAGELLAN STRATEGIES
RE: EPA EMISSIONS REGULATION SURVEY SUMMARY
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This memorandum is a summary of an automated survey of 742 likely general
election voters in the state of Kentucky, commissioned by the National Mining
Association. The survey was fielded on September 4th and 7th, and the margin of
error +/- 3.6% at the 95% confidence level. The survey measures voter opinion of
the Obama Administration’s proposed carbon emission regulation, the US Senate
election, and President Obama’s job approval.
Majority of Kentucky Voters Still Oppose Proposed EPA Emission Regulation
The survey finds voter opinion of the Obama Administration’s proposed emission
regulation to cut carbon emissions by 30% from existing power plants by the year
2030 is little changed from our June survey. Strong opposition to the proposed EPA
regulation still remains among likely Kentucky voters, with only 32% supporting
the proposed regulation and 53% opposing it. Our June survey showed 35% of
likely voters supporting the regulation and 51% opposing it. Intensity is still on the
side of those that oppose the regulation, with 42% strongly opposing the regulation
compared to 22% of likely voters who strongly support the regulation.
US Senate Ballot Test
The survey finds Mitch McConnell leading Alison Lundergan Grimes by 8 points,
50% to 42% respectively. The Libertarian candidate David Patterson has 6%
support and 2% are undecided. Since our last survey in June we find an 11-point
swing in favor of Mitch McConnell, with support for him increasing by 4 points,
from 46% to 50%, and support for Alison Lundergan Grimes declining by 7 points,
from 49% to 42%. The following table shows the current US Senate ballot test by
major voter subgroups.
US Senate Ballot Test by Voter Subgroup*
All
Voters
Men
Wom
All
Dem
Dem
Men
Dem
Wom
All
Rep
Rep
Men
Rep
Wom
65+
Net McCon. +8 +6 +9 -33 -33 -33 +64 +56 +72 +12
McConnell 50% 49% 51% 30% 30% 30% 78% 74% 81% 53%
Grimes 42% 43% 40% 63% 63% 63% 13% 18% 9% 41%
Patterson 6% 5% 7% 4% 3% 6% 7% 7% 7% 3%
Undecided 2% 3% 2% 3% 4% 1% 2% 0% 3% 3%
*Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.

2. Magellan Strategies-NMA Kentucky EPA Emissions Regulation Survey Summary
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Key Findings:
! 32.3% of likely voters supporting the emissions proposal, 52.8% oppose the
proposal and 14.9% of voters not having an opinion about the proposal.
! 57.1% of respondents are more likely to oppose a candidate for the US
Senate that supports the new emission regulation and 28.3% are more likely
to support a candidate that supports the regulation.
! When voters were informed of EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy’s quote
that there will be a “short term hit” to consumers, 63.6% of respondents
were more likely to oppose the proposal, 16.8% were more likely to support
it, and 17.6% responded it made no difference in their decision to support
or oppose the proposal.
! When voters are informed that the EPA proposal would require 50 states to
meet their carbon emission target limits through state-based cap and trade,
tax and regulatory programs, 51.9% of respondents are more likely to
oppose the proposal, 19.1% are more likely to support it, and 23.7%
responded that it made no difference in their decision to support or oppose
the proposal.
! When voters are informed the US Chamber of Commerce found that a
similar carbon emissions proposal would result in the loss of 224,000 jobs
each year through 2030, and cost $50 billion to the economy, an average of
64.9% of respondents are more likely to oppose the proposal, 15.1% are
more likely to support it, and the information made no difference to 16.6%
of respondents.
! When asked which candidate for the United States Senate best represents
and supports the coal miners of Kentucky, 54.1% chose Mitch McConnell
and 39.2% chose Alison Lundergan Grimes.
Conclusions
The findings of the survey clearly indicates that the Obama administration’s
proposed emission regulation is unpopular among likely voters in Kentucky, and
that Mitch McConnell is viewed as the candidate that best represents the significant
voting block of coal miners in Kentucky. In addition, the President is extremely
unpopular with a dismal job approval rating of 32% approve/63% disapprove. The
administration’s emission proposal is opposed by 53% of likely voters, including
40% of Democrat voters. Considering the importance of coal and coal mining jobs
to the Kentucky economy, it is no surprise that this is a very difficult issue for Alison
Lundergan Grimes to navigate in this political environment.

3. Magellan Strategies-NMA Kentucky EPA Emissions Regulation Survey Summary
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Survey Commissioned By
The National Mining Association, the national trade group representing the US
mining industry, commissioned this survey research project.
Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted using automated voice recorded technology. The
sample for each state was randomly drawn from a Kentucky voter file. The results
were weighted based upon past voting demographics of the non-Presidential voting
population, and are included in this document. Any questions regarding the
methodology of this survey should be directed to David Flaherty of Magellan
Strategies at dflaherty@magellanstrategies.com or 303-861-8585.
About Magellan Strategies
Magellan Strategies is a full-service survey research firm offering quantitative,
qualitative, and predictive data modeling services to Republican candidates,
campaigns and trade associations.

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Kentucky NMA EPA Regulation Issue Survey Topline
Results
Magellan Strategies are pleased to present the topline results for a 742n
autodial survey of likely general election voters in the state of Kentucky. The
interviews were conducted September 4th and 7th, 2014. This survey has a
margin of error of +/- 3.6% at the 95 percent confidence interval. This
survey was weighted based upon past general election voting demographics.
T1. Are you registered to vote as a Republican, a Democrat or an independent voter?
Democrat ................................................................ 56%
Republican .............................................................. 40%
Independent .............................................................. 4%
T2. How likely are you to vote in the 2014 November general election?
Extremely likely ....................................................... 88%
Very likely ................................................................. 9%
Somewhat likely ........................................................ 3%
T3. Do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as President?
Approve .................................................................. 32%
Disapprove ............................................................. 62%
Unsure or no opinion ................................................ 6%
T4. If the election for the United States Senate were being held today, would you vote for
Alison Lundergan Grimes, the Democrat candidate, Mitch McConnell, the Republican
candidate or David Patterson, the Libertarian candidate?
Mitch McConnell .................................................... 50%
Alison Lundergan Grimes ........................................ 42%
David Patterson ......................................................... 6%
Undecided ................................................................ 2%

5. Magellan ID#: KYNMA-090414 Kentucky NMA EPA Regulation Issue Survey Topline Results
Field Dates: 9/4/14 and 9/7/14, MoE +/- 3.6%, 742n, CONFIDENTIAL
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T5. Which candidate for the United States Senate do you think best represents and
supports the coal miners of Kentucky, Alison Lundergan Grimes or Mitch McConnell?
Mitch McConnell .................................................... 54%
Alison Lundergan Grimes ........................................ 39%
Undecided ................................................................ 7%
T6. As you may know, the Obama Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency in
June proposed a new regulation to cut carbon emissions by 30% from existing power
plants by the year 2030. From what you have seen, read and heard about the new
regulation, do you support it or oppose it?
Total Support .......................................................... 32%
Total Oppose .......................................................... 53%
Strongly support ...................................................... 22%
Somewhat support ................................................. 10%
Strongly oppose ...................................................... 42%
Somewhat oppose .................................................. 11%
Unsure or no opinion .............................................. 15%
T7. Which is more important to you, President Obama focusing his time and attention on
creating a new regulation for power plants to combat climate change or focusing his
attention on creating jobs and growing our economy?
Focusing on creating jobs and the economy ........... 81%
Focusing on new regulation for power plants .......... 12%
Unsure or no opinion ................................................ 7%
I am now going to read to you some more information about the new regulation. After
hearing the information, please tell me if you are more likely to support or oppose the
new regulation, or if it makes no difference in your opinion.
T8. The EPA regulation requires the states to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030,
which would reduce global carbon emissions by a very small amount.
More likely to support the new regulation ............... 22%
More likely to oppose the new regulation .............. 53%
No difference in your decision ................................ 20%
Unsure or no opinion ............................................... 5%

6. Magellan ID#: KYNMA-090414 Kentucky NMA EPA Regulation Issue Survey Topline Results
Field Dates: 9/4/14 and 9/7/14, MoE +/- 3.6%, 742n, CONFIDENTIAL
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T9. The EPA regulation would require the 50 states to meet their carbon emission target
limits through state based cap-and-trade, tax, and regulatory programs.
More likely to support the new regulation ............... 19%
More likely to oppose the new regulation .............. 52%
No difference in your decision ................................ 24%
Unsure or no opinion ............................................... 5%
T10. If the proposed regulation goes into effect consumer’s and businesses electricity bills
will increase. The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Gina McCarthy
herself admitted that there would be a short-term hit to consumers.
More likely to support the new regulation ............... 17%
More likely to oppose the new regulation .............. 64%
No difference in your decision ................................ 17%
Unsure or no opinion ............................................... 2%
T11. The US Chamber of Commerce, a pro-business organization has found that a similar
carbon regulations proposal would result in 224,000 job losses each year through 2030,
and impose $50 billion dollars in costs to the economy.
More likely to support the new regulation ............... 15%
More likely to oppose the new regulation .............. 65%
No difference in your decision ................................ 17%
Unsure or no opinion ............................................... 3%
T12. Thinking now about the election this November, are you more likely to support or
oppose a candidate for the United States Senate that supports the Obama
Administration’s new carbon emission regulation?
More likely to support a candidate that supports ..... 28%
More likely to oppose a candidate that supports ..... 57%
Unsure or no opinion ............................................. 15%
T13. For statistical purposes, are you a man or a woman?
Woman ................................................................... 52%
Man ........................................................................ 48%

7. Magellan ID#: KYNMA-090414 Kentucky NMA EPA Regulation Issue Survey Topline Results
Field Dates: 9/4/14 and 9/7/14, MoE +/- 3.6%, 742n, CONFIDENTIAL
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T14. Which of the following age groups applies to you?
18-29 ........................................................................ 6%
30-44 ...................................................................... 20%
45-54 ...................................................................... 20%
55-64 ...................................................................... 23%
65+ ......................................................................... 31%
Unsure or no opinion ................................................ 0%
T15. For statistical purposes only, what is your race? Press 1 if you are white, press 2 if
you are Hispanic or Latino, press 3 if you are black or African American, press 4 if you
belong to another racial group.
White ...................................................................... 90%
Black or African American ........................................ 5%
Hispanic or Latino ..................................................... 2%
Another ethnic group ................................................ 3%
Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted using automated telephone touchtone technology. The
sample used for this survey was randomly drawn from a Kentucky voter file. The survey
response data was weighted based upon past general election voting demographics. The
interviews were conducted on September 4th and 7th, 2014. Three attempts were made to
interview each household in the sample. This survey has a margin of error of 3.6% at the
95 percent confidence interval.

8. Magellan Strategies Kentucky Statewide General Election Survey Demographics
Gender 2012 General 2010 General 2008 General 2006 General
Female 975,988 53.8% 726,107 52.3% 966,372 54.4% 0 NaN
Male 837,519 46.2% 660,993 47.7% 808,701 45.6% 0 NaN
Unknown 57 0.0% 35 0.0% 68 0.0% 0 NaN
Total 1,813,564 1,387,135 1,775,141 0
Age Group 2012 General 2010 General 2008 General 2006 General
(1) 18 to 29 199,956 11.0% 77,186 5.6% 129,105 7.3% 0 NaN
(2) 30 to 44 417,068 23.0% 277,715 20.0% 421,958 23.8% 0 NaN
(3) 45 to 54 350,598 19.3% 275,031 19.8% 353,753 19.9% 0 NaN
(4) 55 to 64 379,067 20.9% 320,774 23.1% 381,309 21.5% 0 NaN
(5) 65 + 466,299 25.7% 435,842 31.4% 488,095 27.5% 0 NaN
(6) Age Unk 576 0.0% 587 0.0% 921 0.1% 0 NaN
Total 1,813,564 1,387,135 1,775,141 0
Party 2012 General 2010 General 2008 General 2006 General
(1) Rep 724,345 39.9% 556,499 40.1% 681,829 38.4% 0 NaN
(2) Dem 989,234 54.5% 771,546 55.6% 1,000,492 56.4% 0 NaN
(3) Oth 99,985 5.5% 59,090 4.3% 92,820 5.2% 0 NaN
Total 1,813,564 1,387,135 1,775,141 0
Hispanic 2012 General 2010 General 2008 General 2006 General
(1) Hisp Surname 11,252 0.6% 6,067 0.4% 10,180 0.6% 0 NaN
(2) Not Hisp Surname 1,802,312 99.4% 1,381,068 99.6% 1,764,961 99.4% 0 NaN
Total 1,813,564 1,387,135 1,775,141 0
DMA 2012 General 2010 General 2008 General 2006 General
12,330 0.7% 9,974 0.7% 11,898 0.7% 0 NaN
515 194,515 10.7% 130,699 9.4% 190,029 10.7% 0 NaN
529 570,806 31.5% 436,889 31.5% 566,624 31.9% 0 NaN
531 13,966 0.8% 13,088 0.9% 12,189 0.7% 0 NaN
541 503,454 27.8% 393,699 28.4% 489,494 27.6% 0 NaN
557 26,566 1.5% 23,673 1.7% 23,917 1.3% 0 NaN
564 109,627 6.0% 85,080 6.1% 106,912 6.0% 0 NaN
632 106,811 5.9% 81,871 5.9% 104,256 5.9% 0 NaN
649 123,484 6.8% 94,280 6.8% 121,223 6.8% 0 NaN
659 70,509 3.9% 55,800 4.0% 68,408 3.9% 0 NaN
736 81,496 4.5% 62,082 4.5% 80,191 4.5% 0 NaN
Total 1,813,564 1,387,135 1,775,141 0
Region 2012 General 2010 General 2008 General 2006 General
CD01 298,385 16.5% 235,701 17.0% 289,912 16.3% 0 NaN
CD02 296,230 16.3% 226,871 16.4% 291,537 16.4% 0 NaN
CD03 328,235 18.1% 245,107 17.7% 328,847 18.5% 0 NaN
CD04 313,858 17.3% 222,800 16.1% 307,844 17.3% 0 NaN
CD05 266,648 14.7% 224,909 16.2% 253,701 14.3% 0 NaN
CD06 310,208 17.1% 231,747 16.7% 303,300 17.1% 0 NaN
Total 1,813,564 1,387,135 1,775,141 0
Gender Tot Reg
Female 1,611,986 52.9%
Male 1,436,956 47.1%
Unknown 124 0.0%
Total 3,049,066
Age Group Tot Reg
(1) 18 to 29 464,461 15.2%
(2) 30 to 44 807,592 26.5%
(3) 45 to 54 566,355 18.6%
(4) 55 to 64 547,464 18.0%
(5) 65 + 660,931 21.7%
(6) Age Unk 2,263 0.1%
Total 3,049,066
Party Tot Reg
(1) Rep 1,158,820 38.0%
(2) Dem 1,667,357 54.7%
(3) Oth 222,889 7.3%
Total 3,049,066
Hispanic Tot Reg
(1) Hisp Surname 26,263 0.9%
(2) Not Hisp Surname 3,022,803 99.1%
Total 3,049,066
DMA Tot Reg
18,416 0.6%
515 328,192 10.8%
529 914,596 30.0%
531 24,959 0.8%
541 858,743 28.2%
557 51,031 1.7%
564 212,671 7.0%
632 172,625 5.7%
649 203,964 6.7%
659 126,312 4.1%
736 137,557 4.5%
Total 3,049,066
Region Tot Reg
CD01 502,870 16.5%
CD02 498,765 16.4%
CD03 513,679 16.8%
CD04 523,127 17.2%
CD05 508,863 16.7%
CD06 501,762 16.5%
Total 3,049,066
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Report Type: General Election Demographics Summary
Kentucky Geography: Statewide - Kentucky Demographics: Age= ALL, Gender= ALL, Ethnicity= ALL, Party= ALL