| Characteristic | Barack Obama | Mitt Romney | Percentage of working voters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service worker | 53% | 39% | 16% |
| Professional worker | 51% | 42% | 21% |
| Clerical or office worker | 47% | 48% | 7% |
| Manager or executive | 41% | 50% | 9% |
| Sales worker | 40% | 53% | 7% |
| Transportation worker | 40% | 47% | 3% |
| Manufacturing or production worker | 38% | 52% | 5% |
| Construction or mining worker | 37% | 57% | 6% |
| Business owner | 37% | 57% | 3% |
| Installation or repair worker | 36% | 54% | 2% |
| Farming, fishing, or forestry worker | 30% | 64% | 2% |
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Release date
May 2012
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Region
United States
Survey time period
April 11, 2012 to May 21, 2012
Number of respondents
9,925 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
Registered voters
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
Included in the catagory professionals: lawyers, doctors, scientists, teachers, engineers, nurses and accountants.
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