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Minnesota: Historical Figures

 

Contribution to Minnesota

 

Historical Political Figures Contribution to Minnesota

Political figure1
Great
Major
Minor
Insignificant
No opinion
Hubert Humphrey
35%
41%
13%
6%
5%
Arne Carlson
19%
38%
27%
9%
7%
Walter Mondale
19%
36%
35%
6%
4%
Jesse Ventura
17%
29%
36%
14%
4%
Rudy Perpich
14%
29%
42%
8%
7%
"Skip" Humphrey
14%
21%
44%
15%
6%
Mike Hatch
7%
18%
41%
10%
24%
Roger Moe
7%
17%
40%
16%
20%
Steve Sviggum
6%
20%
31%
13%
30%
Al Quie
4%
19%
37%
9%
31%
Poll
MPR / Pioneer Press
Date
July 2-5, 2001
Sample
627 RV
MoE
± 4.0

1 "I am going to list a number of prominent Minnesota political figures, both past and present, and would like for you to rate their contribution to the state. After I read each name, please tell me if you feel they made a great contribution, a major contribution, a minor contribution, or an insignificant contribution to the citizens of Minnesota during their public service."