December 2006 Values Update Survey

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All frequencies weighted by 204) WEIGHT

1) Unique ID (PSRAID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	4099	6235.65	18689.01

2) Interview date (INT_DATE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	4099	101144.40	43338.84

3) Area code (AREA)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	4099	574.81	237.13

4) FIPS code (FIPS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	4099	28156.92	16031.12

5) Respondent's state from FIPS (STATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Alabama	76	1.9
4) Arizona	68	1.7
5) Arkansas	33	.8
6) California	496	12.1
8) Colorado	84	2
9) Connecticut	59	1.4
10) Delaware	8	.2
11) District of Columbia	8	.2
12) Florida	216	5.3
13) Georgia	106	2.6
16) Idaho	17	.4
17) Illinois	141	3.4
18) Indiana	84	2
19) Iowa	40	1
20) Kansas	39	1
21) Kentucky	58	1.4
22) Louisiana	74	1.8
23) Maine	33	.8
24) Maryland	81	2
25) Massachusetts	88	2.1
26) Michigan	130	3.2
27) Minnesota	91	2.2
28) Mississippi	42	1
29) Missouri	87	2.1
30) Montana	16	.4
31) Nebraska	28	.7
32) Nevada	31	.8
33) New Hampshire	25	.6
34) New Jersey	100	2.4
35) New Mexico	24	.6
36) New York	211	5.1
37) North Carolina	116	2.8
38) North Dakota	12	.3
39) Ohio	216	5.3
40) Oklahoma	57	1.4
41) Oregon	40	1
42) Pennsylvania	227	5.5
44) Rhode Island	29	.7
45) South Carolina	43	1
46) South Dakota	1	0
47) Tennessee	97	2.4
48) Texas	297	7.2
49) Utah	39	1
50) Vermont	8	.2
51) Virginia	107	2.6
53) Washington	85	2.1
54) West Virginia	32	.8
55) Wisconsin	91	2.2
56) Wyoming	10	.2
TOTAL	4101	100.0

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6) Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	4099	24388.71	15400.44

7) Census region (CREGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	780	19
2) Midwest	960	23.4
3) South	1450	35.4
4) West	908	22.2
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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8) Time zone (TIMEZ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Central	1190	29
2) Eastern	1985	48.4
3) Mountain	204	5
4) Pacific	653	15.9
5) Arizona	68	1.7
TOTAL	4100	100.0

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9) Community type (USR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rural	769	18.8
2) Suburban	2023	49.4
3) Urban	1307	31.9
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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10) Community type (USR1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Urban	1307	31.9
2) Suburban	2023	49.4
3) Rural	769	18.8
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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11) Four-way form split (FORM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Form 1A	1048	25.6
2) Form 1B	956	23.3
3) Form 2B	1061	25.9
4) Form 2B	1033	25.2
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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12) Language of interview (LANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) English	3853	94
2) Spanish	246	6
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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13) Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as President? (BUSHAPP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Approve	1362	33.2
2) Disapprove	2340	57.1
9) Don't know/Refused	397	9.7
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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14) Do you [approve/disapprove] very strongly, or not so strongly? (BUSHAPP2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very strongly	2628	71
2) Not so strongly	962	26
9) Don't know/Refused	111	3
Missing	397
TOTAL	3701	100.0

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15) All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today? (SATISFID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Satisfied	1239	30.2
2) Dissatisfied	2597	63.4
9) Don't know/Refused	263	6.4
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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16) Thinking about the Democratic and Republican parties, would you say there is a great deal of difference in what they stand for, a fair amount of difference, or hardly any difference at all? (DEMVREP)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal of difference	1422	34.7
2) A fair amount of difference	1439	35.1
3) Hardly any difference	935	22.8
9) Don't know/Refused	303	7.4
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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17) As I read some programs and proposals that are being discussed in the country today, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each. Making it more difficult for a woman to get an abortion. (DIFFABOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	707	17.3
2) Favor	719	17.5
3) Oppose	1172	28.6
4) Strongly oppose	1121	27.4
9) Don't know	379	9.2
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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18) As I read some programs and proposals that are being discussed in the country today, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each. Allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally. (GAYMARR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	544	13.3
2) Favor	990	24.2
3) Oppose	881	21.5
4) Strongly oppose	1349	32.9
9) Don't know	334	8.2
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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19) As I read some programs and proposals that are being discussed in the country today, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each. The death penalty for persons convicted of murder. (DEATHPEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	1252	30.6
2) Favor	1375	33.6
3) Oppose	723	17.6
4) Strongly oppose	474	11.6
9) Don't know	274	6.7
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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20) As I read some programs and proposals that are being discussed in the country today, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each. An increase in the minimum wage, from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour. (WAGEINC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	1945	47.5
2) Favor	1477	36
3) Oppose	343	8.4
4) Strongly oppose	239	5.8
9) Don't know/Refused	95	2.3
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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21) As I read some programs and proposals that are being discussed in the country today, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each. Affirmative action programs designed to help blacks, women, and other minorities get better jobs and education. (AFFACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	1131	27.6
2) Favor	1731	42.2
3) Oppose	701	17.1
4) Strongly oppose	339	8.3
9) Don't know/Refused	197	4.8
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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22) As I read some programs and proposals that are being discussed in the country today, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each. The U.S. government guaranteeing health insurance for all citizens, even if it means raising taxes. (UNIVHLTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly favor	1094	26.7
2) Favor	1629	39.7
3) Oppose	734	17.9
4) Strongly oppose	456	11.1
9) Don't know/Refused	186	4.5
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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23) One proposal would allow undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. for several years to gain legal working status and the possibility of citizenship in the future. Would you favor or oppose this proposal? (IMMGSTAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor	2432	59.3
2) Oppose	1491	36.4
9) Don't know/Refused	176	4.3
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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24) Would you favor or oppose building a fence along 700 miles of the border with Mexico? (MEXFENCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor	1869	45.6
2) Oppose	1985	48.4
9) Don't know/Refused	244	6
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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25) Is your overall opinion of the federal government in Washington very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNFEDGV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	146	7.3
2) Mostly favorable	748	37.3
3) Mostly unfavorable	631	31.5
4) Very unfavorable	292	14.6
5) Never heard of	14	.7
8) Can't relate	121	6
9) Refused	52	2.6
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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26) Is your overall opinion of the Republican Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNREP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	190	9.5
2) Mostly favorable	640	31.9
3) Mostly unfavorable	541	27
4) Very unfavorable	412	20.5
5) Never heard of	11	.5
8) Can't related	165	8.2
9) Refused	46	2.3
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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27) Is your overall opinion of the Democratic Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNDEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	302	15.1
2) Mostly favorable	774	38.6
3) Mostly unfavorable	455	22.7
4) Very unfavorable	245	12.2
5) Never heard of	8	.4
8) Can't relate	165	8.2
9) Refused	56	2.8
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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28) Is your overall opinion of the news media very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNNEWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	151	7.5
2) Mostly favorable	742	37
3) Mostly unfavorable	645	32.2
4) Very unfavorable	349	17.4
5) Never heard of	2	.1
8) Can't relate	66	3.3
9) Refused	48	2.4
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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29) Is your overall opinion of the Christian Conservative Movement very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNCCM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	293	14.6
2) Mostly favorable	605	30.2
3) Mostly unfavorable	319	15.9
4) Very unfavorable	279	13.9
5) Never heard of	232	11.6
8) Can't relate	245	12.2
9) Refused	32	1.6
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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30) Is your overall opinion of the Environmentalist Movement very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNENMV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	428	21.3
2) Mostly favorable	830	41.4
3) Mostly unfavorable	301	15
4) Very unfavorable	132	6.6
5) Never heard of	106	5.3
8) Can't relate	164	8.2
9) Refused	45	2.2
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2006	100.0

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31) Is your overall opinion of the military very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNMIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	936	46.7
2) Mostly favorable	750	37.4
3) Mostly unfavorable	157	7.8
4) Very unfavorable	51	2.5
5) Never heard of	6	.3
8) Can't relate	67	3.3
9) Refused	37	1.8
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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32) Is your overall opinion of Congress very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	234	11.2
2) Mostly favorable	867	41.4
3) Mostly unfavorable	598	28.5
4) Very unfavorable	197	9.4
5) Never heard of	20	1
8) Can't relate	150	7.2
9) Refused	29	1.4
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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33) Is your overall opinion of the Supreme Court very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNSCRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	373	17.8
2) Mostly favorable	1134	54.2
3) Mostly unfavorable	288	13.8
4) Very unfavorable	68	3.2
5) Never heard of	32	1.5
8) Can't related	171	8.2
9) Refused	28	1.3
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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34) Is your overall opinion of the United Nations very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	304	14.5
2) Mostly favorable	891	42.5
3) Mostly unfavorable	389	18.6
4) Very unfavorable	300	14.3
5) Never hear of	27	1.3
8) Can't relate	161	7.7
9) Refused	23	1.1
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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35) Is your overall opinion of business corporations very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNCORP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	196	9.4
2) Mostly favorable	994	47.4
3) Mostly unfavorable	460	22
4) Very unfavorable	166	7.9
5) Never heard of	39	1.9
8) Can't relate	206	9.8
9) Refused	34	1.6
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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36) Is your overall opinion of labor unions very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNLABUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	382	18.2
2) Mostly favorable	826	39.4
3) Mostly unfavorable	430	20.5
4) Very unfavorable	222	10.6
5) Never heard of	44	2.1
8) Can't relate	164	7.8
9) Refused	27	1.3
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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37) Is your overall opinion of the National Rifle Association very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNNRA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	464	22.2
2) Mostly favorable	616	29.4
3) Mostly unfavorable	391	18.7
4) Very unfavorable	286	13.7
5) Never heard of	127	6.1
8) Can't relate	192	9.2
9) Refused	17	.8
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2093	100.0

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38) Do you think that using military force against countries that may seriously threaten our country, but have not attacked us, can often be justified, sometimes be justified, rarely be justified, or never be justified? (JUSTPREM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often justified	655	16
2) Sometimes justified	1584	38.6
3) Rarely justified	1002	24.4
4) Never justified	697	17
9) Don't know/Refused	161	3.9
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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39) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. People like me don't have any say about what the government does. (NOSAYGOV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	537	13.1
2) Mostly agree	1421	34.7
3) Mostly disagree	1455	35.5
4) Completely disagree	591	14.4
9) Don't know/Refused	95	2.3
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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40) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Generally speaking, elected officials in Washington lose touch with the people pretty quickly. (LOSETCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	1267	30.9
2) Mostly agree	1950	47.6
3) Mostly disagree	580	14.1
4) Completely disagree	159	3.9
9) Don't know/Refused	143	3.5
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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41) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Most elected officials care what people like me think. (OFFCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	144	3.5
2) Mostly agree	1267	30.9
3) Mostly disagree	1668	40.7
4) Completely disagree	872	21.3
9) Don't know/Refused	148	3.6
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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42) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Voting gives people like me some say about how government runs things. (VOTESAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	928	22.6
2) Mostly agree	1998	48.8
3) Mostly disagree	741	18.1
4) Completely disagree	308	7.5
9) Don't know/Refused	123	3
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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43) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Success in life is pretty much determined by forces outside our control. (SUCCLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	400	9.8
2) Mostly agree	971	23.7
3) Mostly disagree	1613	39.4
4) Completely disagree	956	23.3
9) Don't know/Refused	159	3.9
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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44) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Hard work offers little guarantee of success. (HRDWRK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	446	10.9
2) Mostly agree	948	23.1
3) Mostly disagree	1416	34.5
4) Completely disagree	1220	29.8
9) Don't know/Refused	69	1.7
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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45) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The strength of this country today is mostly based on the success of American business. (BUSAMSUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	374	18.7
2) Mostly agree	1072	53.5
3) Mostly disagree	351	17.5
4) Completely disagree	131	6.5
9) Don't know/Refused	77	3.8
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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46) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Government regulation of business usually does more harm than good. (BUSREG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	359	17.9
2) Mostly agree	782	39
3) Mostly disagree	594	29.6
4) Completely disagree	105	5.2
9) Don't know/Refused	164	8.2
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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47) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The federal government should run only those things that cannot be run at the local level. (FEDLMT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	549	27.4
2) Mostly agree	932	46.5
3) Mostly disagree	327	16.3
4) Completely disagree	80	4
9) Don't know/Refused	117	5.8
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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48) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. When something is run by the government, it is usually inefficient and wasteful. (GOVINEFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	479	23.9
2) Mostly agree	759	37.9
3) Mostly disagree	554	27.6
4) Completely disagree	122	6.1
9) Don't know/Refused	91	4.5
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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49) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The federal government controls too much of our daily lives. (TOMCHFED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	565	28.2
2) Mostly agree	708	35.3
3) Mostly disagree	545	27.2
4) Completely disagree	125	6.2
9) Don't know/Refused	61	3
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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50) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The government is really run for the benefit of all the people. (GVBENALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	396	9.7
2) Mostly agree	1456	35.5
3) Mostly disagree	1508	36.8
4) Completely disagree	621	15.2
9) Don't know/Refused	118	2.9
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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51) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Business corporations generally strike a fair balance between making profits and serving the public interest. (BUSFRBAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	129	6.2
2) Mostly agree	661	31.6
3) Mostly disagree	812	38.8
4) Completely disagree	407	19.4
9) Don't know/Refused	85	4.1
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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52) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. There is too much power concentrated in the hands of a few big companies. (TOMCHBUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	798	38.1
2) Mostly agree	798	38.1
3) Mostly disagree	355	17
4) Completely disagree	87	4.2
9) Don't know/Refused	56	2.7
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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53) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Business corporations make too much profit. (BUSPROF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	627	29.9
2) Mostly agree	738	35.2
3) Mostly disagree	450	21.5
4) Completely disagree	171	8.2
9) Don't know/Refused	108	5.2
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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54) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Dealing with a federal government agency is often not worth the trouble. (FEDTRBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	376	17.9
2) Mostly agree	775	37
3) Mostly disagree	653	31.2
4) Completely disagree	163	7.8
9) Don't know/Refused	128	6.1
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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55) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. As Americans we can always find a way to solve our problems and get what we want. (AMERSLV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	291	13.9
2) Mostly agree	934	44.6
3) Mostly disagree	583	27.8
4) Completely disagree	207	9.9
9) Don't know/Refused	79	3.8
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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56) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I don't believe that there are any real limits to growth in this country today. (NOGRWLMT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	304	14.5
2) Mostly agree	883	42.1
3) Mostly disagree	627	29.9
4) Completely disagree	188	9
9) Don't know/Refused	93	4.4
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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57) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Our society should do what is necessary to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. (SOCEQL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	1066	50.9
2) Mostly agree	851	40.6
3) Mostly disagree	104	5
4) Completely disagree	39	1.9
9) Don't know/Refused	34	1.6
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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58) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. In the past few years there hasn't been much real improvement in the position of black people in this country. (BLCKIMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	268	12.8
2) Mostly agree	588	28.1
3) Mostly disagree	767	36.6
4) Completely disagree	263	12.6
9) Don't know/Refused	207	9.9
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2093	100.0

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59) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Discrimination against blacks is rare today. (DSCRM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	137	6.5
2) Mostly agree	552	26.3
3) Mostly disagree	854	40.8
4) Completely disagree	443	21.1
9) Don't know/Refused	109	5.2
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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60) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Poor people have become too dependent on government assistance programs. (POORDEP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	606	28.9
2) Mostly agree	823	39.3
3) Mostly disagree	440	21
4) Completely disagree	142	6.8
9) Don't know/Refused	83	4
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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61) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Freedom of speech should not extend to groups that are sympathetic to terrorists. (FRSPTERR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	418	20.9
2) Mostly agree	473	23.6
3) Mostly disagree	643	32.1
4) Completely disagree	351	17.5
9) Don't know/Refused	119	5.9
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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62) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The police should be allowed to search the houses of people who might be sympathetic to terrorists without a court order. (COPSRTER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	316	15.8
2) Mostly agree	392	19.6
3) Mostly disagree	594	29.6
4) Completely disagree	655	32.7
9) Don't know/Refused	48	2.4
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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63) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Occasional acts of terrorism in the U.S. will be part of life in the future. (USTERR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	873	21.3
2) Mostly agree	2007	49
3) Mostly disagree	668	16.3
4) Completely disagree	320	7.8
9) Don't know/Refused	231	5.6
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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64) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? (PARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	935	22.8
2) Democrat	1270	31
3) Independent	1589	38.8
4) No preference	159	3.9
5) Other party	21	.5
9) Don't know/Refused	125	3
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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65) [IF "REPULICAN" OR "DEMOCRAT" TO PARTY] Do you consider yourself a strong [Republican/Democrat] or not a strong [Republican/Democrat]? (PARTYSTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong	1184	53.7
2) Not strong	977	44.3
9) Don't know/Refused	45	2
Missing	1893
TOTAL	2206	100.0

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66) [IF "INDEPENDENT" " NO PREFERENCE" "OTHER PARTY" "DON'T KNOW/REFUSED" TO PARTY] As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or the Democratic Party? (PARTYLN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	490	25.9
2) Democrat	759	40.1
9) Other/Don't know/Refused	644	34
Missing	2206
TOTAL	1893	100.0

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67) In the 2006 election for Congress, did things come up which kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? (CVOTE06A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, voted	2587	63.1
2) No, didn't vote	1460	35.6
3) No, too young to vote	30	.7
9) DK/Refused	22	.5
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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68) [IF "YES,VOTED" TO CVOTE06A] Did you happen to vote for a Republican candidate or a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in your district? (CVOTE06B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	944	36.5
2) Democrat	1353	52.3
3) Other/Independent Candidate	73	2.8
4) Didn't vote for Congress	18	.7
9) Don't know/Refused	199	7.7
Missing	1512
TOTAL	2587	100.0

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69) How often would you say you vote? (OFTVOTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	1839	44.9
2) Nearly always	1037	25.3
3) Part of the time	468	11.4
4) Seldom	397	9.7
5) Never vote	296	7.2
6) Other response	44	1.1
9) Don't know/Refused	19	.5
TOTAL	4100	100.0

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70) Some people seem to follow what's going on in the government and public affairs most of the time, whether there's an election or not. Others aren't that interested. Would you say you follow what's going on in government and public affairs most of the time, some of the time, only now and then, or hardly at all? (FOLGOV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most of the time	2183	53.3
2) Some of the time	1149	28
3) Only now and then	454	11.1
4) Hardly at all	288	7
9) Don't know/Refused	25	.6
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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71) Some people say they are basically content with the federal government, others say they are frustrated, and others say they are angry. Which of these best describes how you feel? (CONTFED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Basically content	874	21.3
2) Frustrated	2383	58.1
3) Angry	640	15.6
9) Don't know/Refused	202	4.9
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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72) How much of the time do you think you can trust the government in Washington to do what is right? (TRUSTDC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Just about always	131	3.2
2) Most of the time	1131	27.6
3) Only some of the time	2584	63
4) Never	216	5.3
9) Don't know/Refused	37	.9
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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73) If you had to choose, would you rather have a smaller government providing fewer services or a bigger government providing more services? (GOVSIZE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Smaller government, fewer services	1842	44.9
2) Bigger government, more services	1784	43.5
3) Depends	153	3.7
9) Don't know/Refused	320	7.8
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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74) In general, how much trust and confidence do you have in the wisdom of the American people when it comes to making political decisions? (TRUSTPPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very great deal	536	13.1
2) Good deal	1816	44.3
3) Not very much	1376	33.6
4) None at all	309	7.5
9) Don't know/Refused	61	1.5
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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75) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. There needs to be stricter law and regulations to protect the environment. (ENVLAWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	709	35.4
2) Mostly agree	965	48.1
3) Mostly disagree	238	11.9
4) Completely disagree	59	2.9
9) Don't know/Refused	34	1.7
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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76) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. People should be willing to pay higher prices in order to protect the environment. (PAYENVR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	341	17
2) Mostly agree	857	42.7
3) Mostly disagree	496	24.7
4) Completely disagree	253	12.6
9) Don't know/Refused	58	2.9
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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77) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Our society should do what is necessary to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. (SOCSUCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	944	47.1
2) Mostly agree	878	43.8
3) Mostly disagree	122	6.1
4) Completely disagree	30	1.5
9) Don't know/Refused	30	1.5
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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78) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. We have gone too far in pushing equal rights in this country. (TOOMCHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	337	16.8
2) Mostly agree	572	28.5
3) Mostly disagree	639	31.9
4) Completely disagree	381	19
9) Don't know/Refused	75	3.7
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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79) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. It is the responsibility of the government to take care of people who can't take care of themselves. (GOVCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	538	26.8
2) Mostly agree	840	41.9
3) Mostly disagree	395	19.7
4) Completely disagree	169	8.4
9) Don't know/Refused	62	3.1
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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80) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The government should help most needy people even if it means going deeper in debt. (GVHLPNDY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	377	18.8
2) Mostly agree	711	35.5
3) Mostly disagree	575	28.7
4) Completely disagree	218	10.9
9) Don't know/Refused	123	6.1
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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81) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The government should guarantee every citizen enough to eat and a place to sleep. (GVEATSLP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	625	31.2
2) Mostly agree	757	37.8
3) Mostly disagree	414	20.7
4) Completely disagree	158	7.9
9) Don't know/Refused	50	2.5
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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82) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I like political leaders who are willing to make compromises in order to get the job done. (POLCOMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	587	29.3
2) Mostly agree	1009	50.4
3) Mostly disagree	216	10.8
4) Completely disagree	95	4.7
9) Don't know/Refused	96	4.8
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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83) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I don't pay attention to whether a candidate calls him or herself a liberal or conservative. (IRLIBCON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	459	22.9
2) Mostly agree	738	36.8
3) Mostly disagree	425	21.2
4) Completely disagree	229	11.4
9) Don't know/Refused	152	7.6
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2003	100.0

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84) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I am very patriotic. (PATRIOT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	986	49.2
2) Mostly agree	815	40.7
3) Mostly disagree	125	6.2
4) Completely disagree	32	1.6
9) Don't know/Refused	46	2.3
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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85) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. In the past few years there hasn't been much real improvement in the position of black people in this country. (NBLKIMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	245	12.2
2) Mostly agree	573	28.6
3) Mostly disagree	710	35.4
4) Completely disagree	287	14.3
9) Don't know/Refused	190	9.5
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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86) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I think it's all right for blacks and whites to date each other. (INTERDAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	1027	51.2
2) Mostly agree	639	31.9
3) Mostly disagree	119	5.9
4) Completely disagree	136	6.8
9) Don't know/Refused	83	4.1
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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87) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. We should make every possible effort to improve the position of blacks and other minorities, even if it means giving them preferential treatment. (PREFBLCK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	209	10.4
2) Mostly agree	462	23.1
3) Mostly disagree	664	33.1
4) Completely disagree	583	29.1
9) Don't know/Refused	86	4.3
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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88) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Discrimination against blacks is rare today. (RAREDSCM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	179	8.9
2) Mostly agree	476	23.7
3) Mostly disagree	868	43.3
4) Completely disagree	376	18.7
9) Don't know/Refused	107	5.3
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2006	100.0

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89) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. We should restrict and control people coming into out country to live more than we do now. (RESTIMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	812	40.5
2) Mostly agree	687	34.3
3) Mostly disagree	280	14
4) Completely disagree	130	6.5
9) Don't know/Refused	95	4.7
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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90) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. It is my belief that we should get even with any country that tries to take advantage of the United States. (REVENGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	303	15.1
2) Mostly agree	505	25.2
3) Mostly disagree	716	35.7
4) Completely disagree	352	17.6
9) Don't know/Refused	129	6.4
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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91) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The best way to ensure peace is through military strength. (MILPEACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	362	18.1
2) Mostly agree	625	31.2
3) Mostly disagree	590	29.4
4) Completely disagree	344	17.2
9) Don't know/Refused	84	4.2
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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92) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. American lives are worth more than the lives of people in other countries. (AMWRTHMO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	171	8.5
2) Mostly agree	282	14.1
3) Mostly disagree	589	29.4
4) Completely disagree	877	43.8
9) Don't know/Refused	85	4.2
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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93) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. We all should be willing to fight for our country, whether it is right or wrong. (WLLFIGHT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	404	20.2
2) Mostly agree	593	29.6
3) Mostly disagree	517	25.8
4) Completely disagree	382	19.1
9) Don't know/Refused	108	5.4
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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94) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I often worry about the chances of nuclear war. (NUKEWRRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	452	22.6
2) Mostly agree	656	32.7
3) Mostly disagree	522	26
4) Completely disagree	336	16.8
9) Don't know/Refused	38	1.9
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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95) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Most of the countries that have gotten help from America end up resenting us. (RESENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	524	26.1
2) Mostly agree	799	39.9
3) Mostly disagree	449	22.4
4) Completely disagree	95	4.7
9) Don't know/Refused	137	6.8
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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96) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. It's best for the future of our country to be active in world affairs. (WRLDAFFR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	835	41.7
2) Mostly agree	886	44.2
3) Mostly disagree	146	7.3
4) Completely disagree	67	3.3
9) Don't know/Refused	70	3.5
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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97) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Poor people have become too dependent on government assistance programs. (POGVDEP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	587	29.3
2) Mostly agree	805	40.2
3) Mostly disagree	382	19.1
4) Completely disagree	125	6.2
9) Don't know	105	5.2
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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98) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. We should pay less attention to problems overseas and concentrate on problems here at home. (DOMPRB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	759	37.9
2) Mostly agree	775	38.7
3) Mostly disagree	324	16.2
4) Completely disagree	83	4.1
9) Don't know	64	3.2
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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99) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. We should put more emphasis on fuel conservation than on developing new oil supplies. (FUELCONS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	576	28.7
2) Mostly agree	800	39.9
3) Mostly disagree	335	16.7
4) Completely disagree	149	7.4
9) Don't know	144	7.2
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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100) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The growing number of newcomers from other countries threatens traditional American customs and values. (NEWTHRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	358	17.9
2) Mostly agree	611	30.5
3) Mostly disagree	602	30
4) Completely disagree	312	15.6
9) Don't know	122	6.1
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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101) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Nude magazines and X-rated movies provide harmless entertainment for those who enjoy it. (PORNOK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	153	14.6
2) Mostly agree	296	28.2
3) Mostly disagree	259	24.7
4) Completely disagree	284	27
9) Don't know	58	5.5
Missing	3051
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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102) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Nude magazines and X-rated videos on the internet provide harmless entertainment or those who enjoy it. (INPORNOK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	65	6.8
2) Mostly agree	193	20.2
3) Mostly disagree	228	23.8
4) Completely disagree	429	44.8
9) Don't know	42	4.4
Missing	3143
TOTAL	957	100.0

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103) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The tax system is unfair to people like me. (TAXUNFR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	390	19.5
2) Mostly agree	575	28.7
3) Mostly disagree	746	37.2
4) Completely disagree	199	9.9
9) Don't know	95	4.7
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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104) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I am concerned that the government is collecting too much information about people like me. (GOVINFO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	565	28.2
2) Mostly agree	638	31.8
3) Mostly disagree	553	27.6
4) Completely disagree	178	8.9
9) Don't know	71	3.5
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2005	100.0

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105) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I am concerned that business corporations are collecting too much information about people like me. (CORPINFO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	726	36.2
2) Mostly agree	754	37.6
3) Mostly disagree	365	18.2
4) Completely disagree	96	4.8
9) Don't know	63	3.1
Missing	2094
TOTAL	2004	100.0

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106) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Prayer is an important part of my daily life. (PRAYIMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	937	44.7
2) Mostly agree	695	33.2
3) Mostly disagree	266	12.7
4) Completely disagree	175	8.4
9) Don't know/Refused	22	1.1
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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107) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? We all will be called before God at the Judgment Day to answer for our sins. (GODJUDG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	1135	54.2
2) Mostly agree	520	24.8
3) Mostly disagree	195	9.3
4) Completely disagree	162	7.7
9) Don't know/Refused	84	4
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2096	100.0

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108) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I never doubted the existence of God. (NVDBTGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	1284	61.3
2) Mostly agree	465	22.2
3) Mostly disagree	148	7.1
4) Completely disagree	136	6.5
9) Don't know/Refused	61	2.9
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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109) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? School boards ought to have the right to fire teachers who are known homosexuals. (FGAYTCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	372	17.8
2) Mostly agree	220	10.5
3) Mostly disagree	567	27.1
4) Completely disagree	818	39.1
9) Don't know/Refused	117	5.6
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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110) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Books that contain dangerous ideas should be banned from public school libraries. (BANBOOKS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	633	30.2
2) Mostly agree	343	16.4
3) Mostly disagree	477	22.8
4) Completely disagree	557	26.6
9) Don't know/Refused	83	4
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2093	100.0

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111) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Nude magazines and X-rated movies provide harmless entertainment for those who enjoy it. (OKPORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	148	13.9
2) Mostly agree	283	26.7
3) Mostly disagree	285	26.9
4) Completely disagree	285	26.9
9) Don't know/Refused	60	5.7
Missing	3038
TOTAL	1061	100.0

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112) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Nude pictures and X-rated videos on the internet provide harmless entertainment for those who enjoy it. (PRNINTOK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	99	9.6
2) Mostly agree	184	17.8
3) Mostly disagree	319	30.9
4) Completely disagree	403	39
9) Don't know/Refused	29	2.8
Missing	3066
TOTAL	1034	100.0

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113) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Freedom of speech should not extend to groups that are sympathetic to terrorists. (CENSTERR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	513	24.5
2) Mostly agree	454	21.7
3) Mostly disagree	578	27.6
4) Completely disagree	457	21.8
9) Don't know/Refused	93	4.4
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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114) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? The police should be allowed to search the houses of people who might be sympathetic to terrorists without a court order. (SRCHTERR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	372	17.8
2) Mostly agree	428	20.4
3) Mostly disagree	521	24.9
4) Completely disagree	725	34.6
9) Don't know/Refused	48	2.3
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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115) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Women should return to their traditional roles in society. (TRADWMN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	166	7.9
2) Mostly agree	254	12.1
3) Mostly disagree	503	24
4) Completely disagree	1070	51.1
9) Don't know/Refused	101	4.8
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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116) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? AIDS might be God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior. (AIDSPUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	191	9.1
2) Mostly agree	285	13.6
3) Mostly disagree	418	20
4) Completely disagree	1100	52.5
9) Don't know/Refused	101	4.8
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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117) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I have old-fashioned values about family and marriage. (FAMVAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	851	40.6
2) Mostly agree	739	35.3
3) Mostly disagree	246	11.7
4) Completely disagree	183	8.7
9) Don't know/Refused	75	3.6
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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118) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? There are clear guidelines about what's good or evil that apply to everyone regardless of their situation. (GOODEVIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	810	38.6
2) Mostly agree	839	40
3) Mostly disagree	234	11.2
4) Completely disagree	143	6.8
9) Don't know/Refused	70	3.3
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2096	100.0

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119) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Labor unions are necessary to protect the working person. (UNIONPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	563	26.9
2) Mostly agree	865	41.3
3) Mostly disagree	393	18.8
4) Completely disagree	191	9.1
9) Don't know/Refused	83	4
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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120) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Today it's really true that the rich just get richer while the poor get poorer. (RCHRCHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	765	36.6
2) Mostly agree	754	36
3) Mostly disagree	381	18.2
4) Completely disagree	146	7
9) Don't know/Refused	47	2.2
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2093	100.0

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121) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I often don't have enough money to make ends meet. (NOCASH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	412	19.7
2) Mostly agree	514	24.5
3) Mostly disagree	724	34.6
4) Completely disagree	401	19.1
9) Don't know/Refused	43	2.1
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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122) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I'm pretty well satisfied with the way things are going for me financially. (FINSAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	323	15.4
2) Mostly agree	939	44.8
3) Mostly disagree	442	21.1
4) Completely disagree	363	17.3
9) Don't know/Refused	27	1.3
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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123) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I feel it's my duty as a citizen to always vote. (DUTYVOTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	1332	63.6
2) Mostly agree	550	26.3
3) Mostly disagree	111	5.3
4) Completely disagree	66	3.2
9) Don't know/Refused	36	1.7
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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124) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I'm interested in keeping up with national affairs. (NATAFFRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	988	47.2
2) Mostly agree	874	41.7
3) Mostly disagree	155	7.4
4) Completely disagree	63	3
9) Don't know/Refused	14	.7
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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125) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I'm pretty interested in following local politics. (LOCPOLTC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	717	34.2
2) Mostly agree	1010	48.2
3) Mostly disagree	259	12.4
4) Completely disagree	75	3.6
9) Don't know/Refused	34	1.6
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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126) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Most issues discussed in Washington don't affect me personally. (DCNOAFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	100	4.8
2) Mostly agree	467	22.3
3) Mostly disagree	836	39.9
4) Completely disagree	644	30.7
9) Don't know/Refused	48	2.3
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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127) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I feel guilty when I don't get a chance to vote. (GLTNOVOT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	726	34.7
2) Mostly agree	629	30
3) Mostly disagree	329	15.7
4) Completely disagree	244	11.7
9) Don't know/Refused	166	7.9
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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128) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Sometimes I vote for a candidate without really knowing enough about him or her. (IGNVOTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	228	10.9
2) Mostly agree	626	29.9
3) Mostly disagree	632	30.2
4) Completely disagree	540	25.8
9) Don't know/Refused	69	3.3
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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129) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I am concerned that the government is collecting too much information about people like me. (GVINFO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	570	27.2
2) Mostly agree	634	30.3
3) Mostly disagree	544	26
4) Completely disagree	259	12.4
9) Don't know/Refused	87	4.2
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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130) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I am worried that science is going too far and is hurting society rather than helping it. (SCIHRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	336	16
2) Mostly agree	387	18.5
3) Mostly disagree	746	35.6
4) Completely disagree	543	25.9
9) Don't know/Refused	82	3.9
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2094	100.0

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131) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Technology is making life too complicated for me. (TECHCOMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely agree	257	12.3
2) Mostly agree	403	19.2
3) Mostly disagree	786	37.5
4) Completely disagree	628	30
9) Don't know/Refused	21	1
Missing	2004
TOTAL	2095	100.0

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132) Do you think the U.S. made the right decision or the wrong decision in using military force against Iraq? (IRAQWRNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Right decision	1622	39.6
2) Wrong decision	2182	53.2
9) Don't know/Refused	294	7.2
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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133) Do you think the U.S. should keep military troops in Iraq until the situation has stabilized, or do you think the U.S. should bring its troops home as soon as possible? (LVIRAQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Keep troops in Iraq	1692	41.3
2) Bring troops home	2162	52.7
9) Don't know/Refused	245	6
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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134) Do you think the war in Iraq has helped the war on terrorism, or has it hurt the war on terrorism? (IRAQTERR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Helped	1458	35.6
2) Hurt	2055	50.1
3) No effect	220	5.4
9) Don't know/Refused	366	8.9
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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135) Is your overall opinion of Target very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (TARGET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	452	21.4
2) Mostly favorable	1254	59.5
3) Mostly unfavorable	159	7.5
4) Very unfavorable	62	2.9
5) Never heard of	36	1.7
8) Can't rate	130	6.2
9) Refused	15	.7
Missing	1990
TOTAL	2108	100.0

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136) Is your overall opinion of United Airlines very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (UNTAIRLN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	253	12
2) Mostly favorable	1208	57.3
3) Mostly unfavorable	188	8.9
4) Very unfavorable	54	2.6
5) Never heard of	41	1.9
8) Can't rate	335	15.9
9) Refused	30	1.4
Missing	1990
TOTAL	2109	100.0

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137) Is your overall opinion of Johnson & Johnson very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (JONJON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	503	23.9
2) Mostly favorable	1269	60.2
3) Mostly unfavorable	80	3.8
4) Very unfavorable	26	1.2
5) Never heard of	61	2.9
8) Can't rate	154	7.3
9) Refused	16	.8
Missing	1990
TOTAL	2109	100.0

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138) Is your overall opinion of General Motors very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (GENMOT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	360	17.1
2) Mostly favorable	1198	56.8
3) Mostly unfavorable	276	13.1
4) Very unfavorable	76	3.6
5) Never heard of	37	1.8
8) Can't rate	149	7.1
9) Refused	14	.7
Missing	1990
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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139) Is your overall opinion of Google very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (GOOGLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	500	23.7
2) Mostly favorable	1044	49.5
3) Mostly unfavorable	60	2.8
4) Very unfavorable	33	1.6
5) Never hear of	190	9
8) Can't rate	258	12.2
9) Refused	25	1.2
Missing	1990
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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140) Is your overall opinion of McDonald's very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (MCDONALD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	330	15.6
2) Mostly favorable	1159	54.9
3) Mostly unfavorable	369	17.5
4) Very unfavorable	130	6.2
5) Never heard of	5	.2
8) Can't rate	110	5.2
9) Refused	7	.3
Missing	1990
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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141) Is your overall opinion of Halliburton very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (HALLBRTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	81	3.8
2) Mostly favorable	451	21.4
3) Mostly unfavorable	361	17.1
4) Very unfavorable	305	14.5
5) Never hear of	653	31
8) Can't rate	235	11.1
9) Refused	23	1.1
Missing	1990
TOTAL	2109	100.0

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142) Is your overall opinion of Apple Computer very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (APPLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	354	16.8
2) Mostly favorable	1147	54.4
3) Mostly unfavorable	131	6.2
4) Very unfavorable	34	1.6
5) Never heard of	65	3.1
8) Can't rate	357	16.9
9) Refused	21	1
Missing	1990
TOTAL	2109	100.0

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143) Is your overall opinion of Starbucks very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (STARBUCK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	332	15.7
2) Mostly favorable	1007	47.8
3) Mostly unfavorable	264	12.5
4) Very unfavorable	94	4.5
5) Never heard of	92	4.4
8) Can't rate	301	14.3
9) Refused	18	.9
Missing	1990
TOTAL	2108	100.0

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144) Is your overall opinion of American Express very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (AMEREXPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	313	14.8
2) Mostly favorable	1077	51.1
3) Mostly unfavorable	240	11.4
4) Very unfavorable	77	3.7
5) Never heard of	38	1.8
8) Can't rate	332	15.7
9) Refused	32	1.5
Missing	1990
TOTAL	2109	100.0

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145) Is your overall opinion of Coors very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (COORS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	217	10.3
2) Mostly favorable	907	43
3) Mostly unfavorable	251	11.9
4) Very unfavorable	130	6.2
5) Never heard of	233	11
8) Can't rate	322	15.3
9) Refused	50	2.4
Missing	1990
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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146) Is your overall opinion of Home Depot very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (HOMEDEPO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	529	26.6
2) Mostly favorable	1157	58.2
3) Mostly unfavorable	145	7.3
4) Very unfavorable	27	1.4
5) Never heard of	27	1.4
8) Can't rate	82	4.1
9) Refused	22	1.1
Missing	2109
TOTAL	1989	100.0

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147) Is your overall opinion of Southwest Airlines very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (SWAIRLN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	402	20.2
2) Mostly favorable	1007	50.6
3) Mostly unfavorable	72	3.6
4) Very unfavorable	32	1.6
5) Never heard of	83	4.2
8) Can't rate	372	18.7
9) Refused	22	1.1
Missing	2109
TOTAL	1990	100.0

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148) Is your overall opinion of Pfizer very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (PFIZER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	153	7.7
2) Mostly favorable	786	39.5
3) Mostly unfavorable	213	10.7
4) Very unfavorable	67	3.4
5) Never heard of	453	22.8
8) Can't rate	297	14.9
9) Refused	21	1.1
Missing	2109
TOTAL	1990	100.0

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149) Is your overall opinion of Toyota very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (TOYOTA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	487	24.5
2) Mostly favorable	1069	53.7
3) Mostly unfavorable	154	7.7
4) Very unfavorable	57	2.9
5) Never heard of	20	1
8) Can't rate	190	9.5
9) Refused	13	.7
Missing	2109
TOTAL	1990	100.0

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150) Is your overall opinion of Microsoft very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (MICROSFT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	426	21.4
2) Mostly favorable	1141	57.3
3) Mostly unfavorable	122	6.1
4) Very unfavorable	40	2
5) Never heard of	73	3.7
8) Can't rate	174	8.7
9) Refused	14	.7
Missing	2109
TOTAL	1990	100.0

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151) Is your overall opinion of Coca-Cola very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (COCACOLA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	500	25.1
2) Mostly favorable	1106	55.6
3) Mostly unfavorable	173	8.7
4) Very unfavorable	75	3.8
5) Never heard of	9	.5
8) Can't rate	111	5.6
9) Refused	16	.8
Missing	2109
TOTAL	1990	100.0

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152) IS your overall opinion of Exxon/Mobil very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (EXXONMOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	193	9.7
2) Mostly favorable	669	33.6
3) Mostly unfavorable	505	25.4
4) Very unfavorable	257	12.9
5) Never heard of	129	6.5
8) Can't rate	214	10.8
9) Refused	22	1.1
Missing	2109
TOTAL	1989	100.0

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153) Is your overall opinion of Dell Computer very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (DELLCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	420	21.1
2) Mostly favorable	1105	55.5
3) Mostly unfavorable	116	5.8
4) Very unfavorable	50	2.5
5) Never heard of	88	4.4
8) Can't rate	190	9.5
9) Refused	21	1.1
Missing	2109
TOTAL	1990	100.0

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154) Is your overall opinion of Boeing very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (BOEING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	225	11.3
2) Mostly favorable	985	49.5
3) Mostly unfavorable	137	6.9
4) Very unfavorable	51	2.6
5) Never heard of	300	15.1
8) Can't rate	266	13.4
9) Refused	25	1.3
Missing	2109
TOTAL	1989	100.0

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155) Is your overall opinion of Citibank very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (CITIBANK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	196	9.9
2) Mostly favorable	903	45.4
3) Mostly unfavorable	252	12.7
4) Very unfavorable	64	3.2
5) Never heard of	112	5.6
8) Can't rate	433	21.8
9) Refused	28	1.4
Missing	2109
TOTAL	1988	100.0

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156) Is your overall opinion of Ben and Jerry's very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (BENJERR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	369	18.5
2) Mostly favorable	806	40.5
3) Mostly unfavorable	100	5
4) Very unfavorable	45	2.3
5) Never heard of	334	16.8
8) Can't rate	298	15
9) Refused	38	1.9
Missing	2109
TOTAL	1990	100.0

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157) Is your overall opinion of Walmart very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (WALMART)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very favorable	511	25.7
2) Mostly favorable	837	42.1
3) Mostly unfavorable	377	19
4) Very unfavorable	178	8.9
5) Never heard of	7	.4
8) Can't rate	66	3.3
9) Refused	13	.7
Missing	2109
TOTAL	1989	100.0

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158) In general, how well do you think the U.S. government is doing in reducing the threat of terrorism? (GOVRTERR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	703	17.2
2) Fairly well	1497	36.5
3) Not too well	1093	26.7
4) Not well at all	708	17.3
9) Don't know/Refused	97	2.4
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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159) In order to curb terrorism in this country, do you think it will be necessary for the average person to give up some civil liberties, or not? (LIB4TERR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, it will be necessary	1624	39.6
2) No, it will not be necessary	2228	54.4
9) Don't know/Refused	247	6
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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160) Do you think the use of torture against suspected terrorists in order to gain important information can often be justified, sometimes be justified, rarely be justified, or never be justified? (JUSTTORT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often justified	481	11.7
2) Sometimes justified	1278	31.2
3) Rarely justified	1014	24.7
4) Never justified	1207	29.4
9) Don't know/Refused	119	2.9
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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161) Do you display the flag at your home, in your office, or on your car? (FLAG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2538	61.9
2) No	1545	37.7
9) Don't know/Refused	16	.4
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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162) Do you smoke cigarettes on a regular basis? (SMOKE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	896	21.9
2) No	3193	77.9
9) Don't know/Refused	10	.2
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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163) Do you have a close friend or family member who has served in the current military effort in Iraq? (MILRELAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2087	50.9
2) No	2002	48.8
9) Don't know/Refused	10	.2
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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164) Do you have a close friend or family member who is gay? (GAYRELAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1679	41
2) No	2363	57.6
9) Don't know/Refused	57	1.4
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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165) Do you attend Bible study or prayer group meetings? (BIBSTDY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1514	36.9
2) No	2561	62.5
9) Don't know/Refused	24	.6
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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166) Do you happen to have any guns, rifles, or pistols in your home? (OWNGUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1363	33.3
2) No	2619	63.9
9) Don't know/Refused	116	2.8
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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167) Are you the owner of a small business? (OWNBUSNS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	533	13
2) No	3557	86.8
9) Don't know/Refused	8	.2
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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168) Do you trade stocks or bonds in the stock market? (STOCKTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1154	28.2
2) No	2917	71.2
9) Don't know/Refused	28	.7
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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169) Over the past 12 months, has there been a time when you or someone in your household has been without a job and looking for work, or not? (UNEMPLOY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1522	37.1
2) No	2561	62.5
9) Don't know/Refused	16	.4
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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170) Over the past 12 months, has there been a time when you have been unable to afford necessary health care for yourself or a family member, or not? (NOHLTHC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1056	25.8
2) No	3025	73.8
9) Don't know/Refused	18	.4
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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171) Do you ever go online to access the Internet or World Wide Web or to send and receive email? (USEINTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2882	70.3
2) No	1212	29.6
9) Don't know/Refused	5	.1
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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172) [IF "YES" TO VQ30] Do you go online from home? If yes, does the modem you use at home use a dial-up connection through a standard telephone line or do you have a high-speed Internet connection such as a cable or DSL line? (INTCONN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, dial-up standard telephone line	636	22.1
2) Yes, high-speed internet connection	1861	64.6
3) Yes, other/don't know	44	1.5
4) No, does not go online from home	304	10.5
9) Don't know/Refused	38	1.3
Missing	1217
TOTAL	2883	100.0

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173) Now, just a few more questions for statistical purposes only. Respondent's gender. (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	1990	48.6
2) Female	2108	51.4
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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174) What is your age? (AGE)

	TOTAL	%
18) 18	118	2.9
19) 19	90	2.2
20) 20	58	1.4
21) 21	68	1.7
22) 22	52	1.3
23) 23	57	1.4
24) 24	69	1.7
25) 25	80	2
26) 26	46	1.1
27) 27	70	1.7
28) 28	110	2.7
29) 29	62	1.5
30) 30	79	1.9
31) 31	55	1.3
32) 32	58	1.4
33) 33	63	1.5
34) 34	93	2.3
35) 35	107	2.6
36) 36	67	1.6
37) 37	84	2.1
38) 38	83	2
39) 39	51	1.2
40) 40	102	2.5
41) 41	75	1.8
42) 42	94	2.3
43) 43	63	1.5
44) 44	70	1.7
45) 45	62	1.5
46) 46	82	2
47) 47	80	2
48) 48	47	1.1
49) 49	77	1.9
50) 50	111	2.7
51) 51	82	2
52) 52	84	2.1
53) 53	72	1.8
54) 54	72	1.8
55) 55	53	1.3
56) 56	53	1.3
57) 57	66	1.6
58) 58	63	1.5
59) 59	61	1.5
60) 60	72	1.8
61) 61	46	1.1
62) 62	67	1.6
63) 63	58	1.4
64) 64	50	1.2
65) 65	60	1.5
66) 66	34	.8
67) 67	25	.6
68) 68	34	.8
69) 69	31	.8
70) 70	50	1.2
71) 71	28	.7
72) 72	26	.6
73) 73	30	.7
74) 74	36	.9
75) 75	37	.9
76) 76	34	.8
77) 77	36	.9
78) 78	19	.5
79) 79	19	.5
80) 80	36	.9
81) 81	18	.4
82) 82	15	.4
83) 83	11	.3
84) 84	20	.5
85) 85	13	.3
86) 86	11	.3
87) 87	6	.1
88) 88	6	.1
89) 89	5	.1
90) 90	3	.1
91) 91	2	0
92) 92	3	.1
93) 93	2	0
97) 97 or older	1	0
99) Don't know/Refused	62	1.5
TOTAL	4095	100.0

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175) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) None, or grade 1-8	194	4.7
2) High school incomplete (Grade 9-11)	350	8.5
3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)	1340	32.7
4) Technical, trade, or vocational school after high school	139	3.4
5) Some college, no 4-year degree (including associates degree)	964	23.5
6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)	661	16.1
7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school)	429	10.5
9) Don't know/Refused	22	.5
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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176) Are you, yourself, of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? (HISP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	489	11.9
2) No	3593	87.7
9) Don't know/Refused	16	.4
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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177) What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other? (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	3210	78.3
2) Black	469	11.4
3) Asian	82	2
4) Other or mixed race	269	6.6
9) Don't know/Refused	70	1.7
TOTAL	4100	100.0

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178) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	2073	50.6
2) Divorced	510	12.4
3) Separated	98	2.4
4) Widowed	379	9.2
5) Never been married	1018	24.8
9) Don't know/Refused	21	.5
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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179) Are you the parent or guardian of any children under 18 now living in your household? (PARENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1501	36.6
2) No	2586	63.1
9) Don't know/Refused	12	.3
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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180) What is your religious preference: Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Mormon, or an orthodox church, such as the Greek or Russian Orthodox Church? (RELIG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Protestant (including Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Jehovah's Witness, Church of Christ, etc.)	2221	54.2
2) Roman Catholic	1092	26.7
3) Jewish	68	1.7
4) Mormon (include Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)	52	1.3
5) Orthodox Church (Greek or Russian)	29	.7
6) Islam/Muslim	18	.4
7) Other religion	82	2
8) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic	443	10.8
9) Don't know/Refused	91	2.2
TOTAL	4096	100.0

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181) [IF "OTHER RELIGION" OR "DON'T KNOW/REFUSED" TO RELIG]Do you think of yourself as a Christian or not? (CHRSTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	168	60.9
2) No	88	31.9
9) Don't know/Refused	20	7.2
Missing	3823
TOTAL	276	100.0

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182) [IF "PROTESTANT", "ROMAN CATHOLIC", "MORMON" "ORTHODOX CHURCH" TO RELIG OR "YES" TO CHR]Would you describe yourself as "born again" or evangelical Christian, or not? (BORNAGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, would	1351	39
2) No, would not	1970	56.9
9) Don't know/Refused	143	4.1
Missing	636
TOTAL	3464	100.0

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183) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) More than once a week	497	12.1
2) Once a week	1073	26.2
3) Once or twice a month	575	14
4) A few times a year	817	19.9
5) Seldom	736	18
6) Never	375	9.1
9) Don't know/Refused	26	.6
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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184) Thinking about the past year, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $10,000	304	7.4
2) 10 to under $20,000	452	11
3) 20 to under $30,000	519	12.7
4) 30 to under $40,000	429	10.5
5) 40 to under $50,000	385	9.4
6) 50 to under $75,000	587	14.3
7) 75 to under $100,000	399	9.7
8) 100 to under $150,000	321	7.8
9) $150,000 or more	211	5.1
10) Don't know/Refused	491	12
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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185) These days, many people are so busy they can't find time to register to vote, or move around so often they don't get a chance to re-register. Are you now registered to vote in your precinct or election district or haven't you been able to register so far? (REGIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, registered	3209	78.3
2) No, not registered	869	21.2
9) Don't know/Refused	21	.5
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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186) [IF "YES, REGISTERED" IN REGIST]Are you absolutely certain that you are registered to vote, or is there a chance that your registration has lapsed because you moved or for some other reason? (REGICERT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely certain	3053	95.2
2) Chance registration has lapsed	135	4.2
9) Don't know/Refused	20	.6
Missing	890
TOTAL	3208	100.0

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187) In general, would you describe your political views as very conservative, conservative, moderate, liberal, or very liberal. (POLLIBCN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	281	6.9
2) Conservative	1159	28.3
3) Moderate	1577	38.5
4) Liberal	605	14.8
5) Very liberal	223	5.4
9) Don't know/Refused	254	6.2
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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188) Which of the following labels best described your household. (CLASS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional or business class	1205	29.4
2) Working class	1930	47.1
3) A struggling family or household?	673	16.4
4) More than one apply	81	2
5) None apply	134	3.3
9) Don't know/Refused	75	1.8
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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189) Do you own or rent your home? (OWNRENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Own	2854	69.6
2) Rent	1053	25.7
3) Other arrangement	167	4.1
9) Don't know/Refused	25	.6
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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190) Are you now employed full-time, part-time, or not employed? (EMPLOY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	2063	50.3
2) Part-time	517	12.6
3) Not employed	1501	36.6
9) Don't know/Refused	17	.4
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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191) Are you yourself, or is your husband/wife, a veteran of the armed services? (VETERAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, respondent	504	12.3
2) Yes, spouse	277	6.8
3) Yes, both	22	.5
4) Yes, respondent still active/in the reserves	11	.3
5) Yes, spouse still active/in the reserves	5	.1
6) Yes, both still active/in the reserves	0	0
7) No	3272	79.8
9) Don't know/Refused	8	.2
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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192) Are you (or is your spouse) a member of a labor union? (UNION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, respondent is	369	9
2) Yes, spouse is	151	3.7
3) Yes, both	55	1.3
4) No, neither are	3497	85.3
9) Don't know/Refused	26	.6
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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193) If we had not had the ability to interview you in Spanish, would you have been comfortable doing the interview in English, would it have been possible but hard for you to do it, or would you not have been able to do the interview in English? (SPANVENG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Comfortable in English	18	7.3
2) Possible, but hard	101	41.1
3) Would not have been able	127	51.6
9) Don't know/Refused	0	0
Missing	3853
TOTAL	246	100.0

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194) What is your zipcode? [If ZIPCODE = 99999 then 'Don't know/refused'] (ZIPCODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	4099	51796.17	30019.73

195) At a later date, news reporters may want to talk further with people who took part in this survey. Would you be willing to talk to a reporter about the survey topic at a convenient time? (CONTACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	557	53.5
2) No	465	44.7
9) Don't know/Refused	19	1.8
Missing	3058
TOTAL	1041	100.0

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196) [IF "YES" TO CONTACT] So that a reporter might reach you more easily, can you tell me your first name? (NAME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Gave name	516	92.6
2) Declined to be contacted at this point.	41	7.4
Missing	3542
TOTAL	557	100.0

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197) Would you like their website address? (WEBSITE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, website requested	2113	51.5
2) No, website not requested	1986	48.5
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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198) Recoded AGE (AGECAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) 18-29	881	21.5
2) 30-49	1492	36.4
3) 50-64	1011	24.7
4) 65+	654	16
9) Don't know/Refused	62	1.5
TOTAL	4100	100.0

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199) Population density (DENSITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Lowest	836	20.4
2) 2	827	20.2
3) 3	834	20.4
4) 4	824	20.1
5) Highest	775	18.9
9) Don't know/Refused	2	0
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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200) Red/Blue county based on 2000 election (RBCNTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong Democratic	875	21.4
2) Democratic	672	16.4
3) Even	679	16.6
4) Republican	970	23.7
5) Strong Republican	901	22
Missing	2
TOTAL	4097	100.0

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201) Recoded AGE (AGECAT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) 18-24	513	12.5
2) 25-34	715	17.4
3) 35-44	797	19.4
4) 45-54	768	18.7
5) 55-64	590	14.4
6) 65+	654	16
9) Don't know/Refused	62	1.5
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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202) Recoded EDUC (EDUCCAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than high school	544	13.3
2) High school graduate	1479	36.1
3) Some college	964	23.5
4) College graduate and above	1090	26.6
9) Don't know/Refused	22	.5
TOTAL	4099	100.0

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203) Race/Ethnicity (RACE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) White non-Hispanic	2880	70.3
2) Black non-Hispanic	444	10.8
3) Hispanic	489	11.9
4) Other	239	5.8
9) Don't know/Refused	46	1.1
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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204) Weight (WEIGHT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		2.042	0.819

205) Recoded AGE (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 18-24	513	12.7
2) 25-34	715	17.7
3) 35-44	797	19.7
4) 45-54	768	19
5) 55-64	590	14.6
6) 65+	654	16.2
Missing	62
TOTAL	4037	100.0

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206) Now, just a few more questions for statistical purposes only. Respondent's gender. (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	1990	48.6
2) Female	2108	51.4
TOTAL	4098	100.0

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207) Recoded EDUC (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than high school	544	13.3
2) High school graduate	1479	36.3
3) Some college	964	23.6
4) College graduate and above	1090	26.7
Missing	22
TOTAL	4077	100.0

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208) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Republican	935	23.5
2) Democrat	1270	32
3) Independent	1589	40
4) No preference	159	4
5) Other party	21	.5
Missing	125
TOTAL	3974	100.0

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209) Race/Ethnicity (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White non-Hispanic	2880	71.1
2) Black non-Hispanic	444	11
3) Hispanic	489	12.1
4) Other	239	5.9
Missing	46
TOTAL	4052	100.0

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