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American National Election Studies, 2000 - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Version number (VERSION)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071.000.00
2) NES dataset number (DSETNO)
3) ICPSR archive number 3131 (ICPSRNO)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073,131.000.00
4) NES 2000 Case ID (CASEID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807905.67522.90
5) Post ID: There are gaps in the numbering. 0001-1557 Post interviews 2001-2254 Post non-interviews (POSTID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807966.53626.96
6) 2000 Sample weight: This is a 6-digit variable with a coded decimal point and 4 actual decimal places. A post stratification adjustment using the 2000 CPS March supplement estimates as the standard was done for the combined RDD and area samples. The cells were formed by crossing 6 age groups by 4 levels of education. The age groups were: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. The education levels were: less than high school graduation, high school graduate, some college, and 4 years of college or more (SWEIGHT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071.000.49
7) Sample weight for post variables. This is a 6-digit variable with a coded decimal point and 4 actual decimal places (0 = No post election interview) (PWEIGHT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18070.860.59
8) Pre only or pre-and-post (PREPOST)
 TOTAL%
0) Pre-election and post-election interviews155586.1
1) Pre-election interview only25213.9
Total1807100.0
9) Pre: Mode of pre interview (MODE)
 TOTAL%
1) Personal (FTF)100655.7
5) Telephone80144.3
Total1807100.0
10) Pre: Form - E section administered questions about R's personal financial situation were randomly selected to be administered either in pre section e or post section H (FORM_E)
 TOTAL%
0) Section E not administered in pre88048.7
1) Section E administered in pre92751.3
Total1807100.0
11) Pre: Form - half sample. The series of questions concerning 'most important problem' was administered to a randomly selected half sample in the pre. (FORM_F)
 TOTAL%
0) R not selected90249.9
1) R selected90550.1
Total1807100.0
12) Pre: Form - Clinton retrospective or Clinton affects/traits. RS were randomly selected to be administered either the Clinton retrospective or the Clinton traits and affects questions in the pre. The questions for which R was not selected for pre administration were administered in the post (FORM_Q)
 TOTAL%
1) Asked in pre [Clinton retrospective]89149.3
2) Asked in pre [Clinton affects and traits]91650.7
Total1807100.0
13) Pre: Form - lib/con format. Respondents were randomly assigned to either the standard 7-point scale format for liberal/conservative placements, or to an experimental branching format. Self placement (LOBCONF)
 TOTAL%
1) Standard format (FTF/phone)86848.0
2) Experimental format (FTF and phone)93952.0
Total1807100.0
14) Pre: Form - economy retrospective format (ECONF)
 TOTAL%
1) Standard format90850.2
2) Experimental format89949.8
Total1807100.0
15) Pre: Form - employment retrospective format (EMPRETF)
 TOTAL%
1) Standard format90149.9
2) Experimental format90650.1
Total1807100.0
16) Pre: Form - economy prospective format (ECONPF)
 TOTAL%
1) Standard format91150.4
2) Experimental format89649.6
Total1807100.0
17) Pre: Form - imports format (IMPORTF)
 TOTAL%
1) Standard format91050.4
2) Experimental format89749.6
Total1807100.0
18) Pre: Form - isolationism format (ISOLATF)
 TOTAL%
1) Standard format89149.3
2) Experimental format91650.7
Total1807100.0
19) Pre: Form - medical insurance format. FTF (7-point scale): Respondents were randomly assigned to either the standard format for gov't/private health insurance self-placement, or to an experimental format. Phone (branching): Respondents were randomly assigned to either version 1 or version 2 (MEDINSF)
 TOTAL%
1) FTF standard/phone version89149.3
2) FTF experimental/phone version91650.7
Total1807100.0
20) Pre: Form - affirmative action format (AFFACTF)
 TOTAL%
1) Standard format88048.7
2) Experimental format92751.3
Total1807100.0
21) Pre: Form - environment vs. jobs format (ENVJOBF)
 TOTAL%
1) FTF standard87548.4
2) FTF experimental93251.6
Total1807100.0
22) Pre: Form - school voucher format (SCHVCHF)
 TOTAL%
1) Standard format88248.8
2) Experimental format92551.2
Total1807100.0
23) Pre: Form - women equal role format (WOMROLEF)
 TOTAL%
1) FTF standard90249.9
2) FTF experimental90550.1
Total1807100.0
24) Pre: Month of interview (MONTHINT)
 TOTAL%
9) September83146.0
10) October71439.5
11) November26214.5
Total1807100.0
25) Pre: Day of interview (DAYINT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180714.678.99
26) Pre: Month and day (MMDD) of interview (MMDDINT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807983.1867.70
27) Pre: Number of days before election (Election Day was November 7, 2000) (NDPELECT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180732.6319.42
28) Pre: Interview length. Number of minutes (2 decimal places) is coded, except: 999.99 NA; INAP, Partial IW (IWLENGTH)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180772.4766.15
29) Pre: Interview number (IWNUMBER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180712.199.06
30) Pre: Date of beginning VQ file (VQBEGIN)
 TOTAL%
0) VQ dated 8/1560.3
1) VQ dated 8/30452.5
2) VQ dated 9/5412.3
3) VQ dated 9/618310.1
4) VQ dated 9/843023.8
5) VQ dated 9/251035.7
6) VQ dated 9/28261.4
7) VQ dated 9/2919110.6
8) VQ dated 10/533818.7
9) VQ dated 10/1944424.6
Total1807100.0
31) Pre: Date of ending VQ file (VQEND)
 TOTAL%
0) VQ dated 8/1550.3
1) VQ dated 8/30311.7
2) VQ dated 9/5341.9
3) VQ dated 9/61719.5
4) VQ dated 9/842623.6
5) VQ dated 9/251015.6
6) VQ dated 9/28241.3
7) VQ dated 9/2919610.8
8) VQ dated 10/534218.9
9) VQ dated 10/1947126.1
99) INAP60.3
Total1807100.0
32) Pre: Flag- change in VQ (VQFLAG)
 TOTAL%
0) No change169493.7
1) Change in VQ1075.9
9) NA60.3
Total1807100.0
33) Pre: Advance letter sent? (ADVLETTR)
 TOTAL%
0) No advance letter sent33518.5
1) Advance letter sent146781.2
9) NA50.3
Total1807100.0
34) Pre: Payment amount (PAYAMNT)
 TOTAL%
0) R requested no payment80.4
20) Twenty dollars139677.3
40) Forty dollars38921.5
99) NA140.8
Total1807100.0
35) Pre: Payment mode (PAYMODE)
 TOTAL%
0) R requested no payment80.4
1) Check161589.4
2) Cash1699.4
9) NA150.8
Total1807100.0
36) Pre: Payment date (MMDD) [9999. NA; R requested no payment] (PAYDATE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071,118.62988.58
37) Pre: Tape recorded? (RECORDED)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes1618.9
5) No164691.1
Total1807100.0
38) Pre: Verification (VERIFY)
 TOTAL%
0) Counted for Ann Arbor office, not selected for verification150983.5
1) Flagged for verification150.8
2) Verified OK24613.6
3) Verified with some discrepancies221.2
4) Not verified - attempts to verify halted30.2
5) Unable to verify100.6
6) Verification limit met20.1
Total1807100.0
39) Pre: Evaluation (EVALUATE)
 TOTAL%
0) Not evaluated169493.7
1) Flagged10.1
2) Evaluated1025.6
4) Cannot evaluate100.6
Total1807100.0
40) Pre: Refusal conversion indicator (CONVINDC)
 TOTAL%
0) Not a refusal conversion situation153484.9
1) Refusal conversion situation indicated27315.1
Total1807100.0
41) Pre: Persuasion letter - flag (PERSLTTR)
 TOTAL%
0) No persuasion letter sent171695.0
1) Persuasion letter sent905.0
9) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
42) Pre: Date persuasion letter requested (MMDD) [9999. No persuasion letter requested] (DPLREQST)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18079,546.131,967.15
43) Pre: Date persuasion letter sent (MMDD) [9999. NA; INAP, No persuasion letter requested (9999 In pre-admin] (DPSENT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18079,551.321,955.94
44) Pre: Type of persuasion letter (PLTYPE)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP171795.0
1) Too busy331.8
2) Too personal40.2
3) Not interested231.3
4) Too old40.2
6) Gatekeeper30.2
7) Not at home231.3
Total1807100.0
45) Pre: Number of telephone calls (TELCALLS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.605.50
46) Pre: Number of face-to-face (FTF) calls (FTFCALLS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.323.02
47) Pre: Final result (FINRESLT)
 TOTAL%
1) Interview, complete180199.7
5) Interview, partial60.3
Total1807100.0
48) Sample release (all 1). All cases coded 1 there was a single release of the entire sample. (SMPLREL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071.000.00
49) Pre: Language of interview (all English) all interviews conducted entirely in English (code 1) (LANGUAGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071.000.00
50) Pre - coversheet: Flag - missing coversheet (FLAGMCS)
 TOTAL%
0) Coversheet not missing178398.7
1) Missing coversheet241.3
Total1807100.0
51) Pre - coversheet: Color of coversheet (CVSCOLOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Blue98454.5
2) Yellow79443.9
4) Green - FTF type II updating50.3
9) Missing coversheet241.3
Total1807100.0
52) If telephone RDD: Since the phone number I dialed is produced by a computer, I do not know whether I'm calling a business, a home, a dormitory, or some other type of residence. (Which is it?) (PHONTYPE)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP, assigned FTF mode100655.7
1) Business20.1
2) Home73540.7
3) Both40.2
5) Cell phone442.4
9) NA; phone mode and coversheet missing160.9
Total1807100.0
53) If telephone RDD: If business phone number: Does anyone live there on the premises? (PHBUSRES)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP180599.9
1) Yes20.1
Total1807100.0
54) If telephone RDD: If business phone number: If someone lives on the premises: Do (they/you) have a different phone number inside (their/your) residence that is for personal use? (PHBUSRSP)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP180599.9
2) Use this20.1
Total1807100.0
55) If face-to-face mode: Household listing obtained from: (HHLIST)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP, assigned phone mode80144.3
1) HU member98054.2
2) Neighbor30.2
3) Apt. manager10.1
4) Landlord10.1
7) Other (specify)40.2
9) NA; FTF and coversheet missing170.9
Total1807100.0
56) Household listing: Selection table (HHTABLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Selection table A27415.2
2) Table B11528.4
3) Table B21357.5
4) Table C30416.8
5) Table D29916.5
6) Table E11618.9
7) Table E21498.2
8) Table F30917.1
9) Missing coversheet241.3
Total1807100.0
57) Household listing: Number of eligible adults (9 NA) (NELIGADL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071.810.73
58) Household listing: Number ineligible adults (9 NA) (NINELADL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18070.080.67
59) Household listing: Household composition (HHCOMPOS)
 TOTAL%
10) 1 Adult male HHR21612.0
11) 1 Adult male HHR plus 1 other non-relative251.4
12) 1 Adult male HHR plus 2 or more non-relatives70.4
20) 1 Adult female HHR34719.2
21) 1 Adult female HHR plus 1 other non-relative150.8
22) 1 Adult female HHR plus 2 or more non-relatives30.2
30) 1 Married couple: No children/or children at home under 1887948.6
40) 1 Married couple plus 1 other relative1357.5
50) 1 Married couple plus 2 or more other relatives442.4
51) 1 Married couple plus 1 other non-relative60.3
55) 1 Married couple plus relatives and non-relatives20.1
60) 1 Male HHR plus 1 other relative321.8
65) 1 Male HHR plus relatives and nonrelatives10.1
70) 1 Male HHR plus 2 or more other relatives70.4
80) 1 Female HHR plus 1 other relative502.8
85) 1 Female HHR plus relatives and non-relatives10.1
90) 1 Female HHR plus 2 or more other relatives191.1
95) Relatives of opposite sex, unclear who is HHR60.3
99) NA120.7
Total1807100.0
60) Household listing: R person number (9 NA) (RESPNMBR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071.460.74
61) Contact description: Describe the type of structure in which the respondent lives (STRUCTYP)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP, assigned phone mode80144.3
1) Mobile home382.1
2) Detached single family65836.4
3) Multi-family472.6
4) Apartment house1669.2
5) Condo complex351.9
7) Other (specify)321.8
9) NA; missing coversheet301.7
Total1807100.0
62) If face-to-face mode: Is there a building manager, security guard or other gatekeeper whose cooperation you need in order to gain access to the R's housing unit? (FTFGTKEE)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP, assigned phone mode80144.3
1) Yes362.0
2) No, but building is locked/subdivision is gated and locked331.8
5) No87648.5
9) NA; missing coversheet613.4
Total1807100.0
63) If face-to-face mode: If gatekeeper/guard/manager/locked access: Check the box below which best describes the situation [1 Building manager or other gatekeeper must let you in the building (on the grounds, into the mobile home park) but then you are free to attempt contact with R's HU; 2 Building manager/other gatekeeper must get permission from someone in R's HU before you are allowed to make contact with the household; 7 Other (specify); 9 NA; 0 INAP] (FTFTGKEE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18070.221.21
64) Contact description: Was there resistance from any contact person? (CNTCTRS1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes45825.3
5) No132273.2
9) NA271.5
Total1807100.0
65) If resistance from any contact person: Resistance from contact person - surveys waste of time; previous bad experience (CNTCTRS2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP134974.7
1) Marked100.6
5) Not marked34218.9
9) NA1065.9
Total1807100.0
66) If resistance from any contact person: Resistance from contact person - content too personal (CNTCTRS3)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP134974.7
1) Marked201.1
5) Not marked33218.4
9) NA1065.9
Total1807100.0
67) If resistance from any contact person: Resistance from contact person - confidentiality (CNTCTRS4)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP134974.7
1) Marked402.2
5) Not marked31217.3
9) NA1065.9
Total1807100.0
68) If resistance from any contact person: Resistance from contact person - not interested in politics (CNTCTRS5)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP134974.7
1) Marked814.5
5) Not marked27115.0
9) NA1065.9
Total1807100.0
69) If resistance from any contact person: Resistance from contact person - too busy (CNTCTRS6)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP134974.7
1) Marked1256.9
5) Not marked22712.6
9) NA1065.9
Total1807100.0
70) If resistance from any contact person: Resistance from contact person - poor health (CNTCTRS7)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP134974.7
1) Marked150.8
5) Not marked33718.6
9) NA1065.9
Total1807100.0
71) If resistance from any contact person: Resistance from contact person - other (specify) (CNTCTRS8)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP134974.7
1) Marked1639.0
5) Not marked18910.5
9) NA1065.9
Total1807100.0
72) Contact description: Did R refuse initially? (RREFUSED)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22212.3
5) No153084.7
9) NA553.0
Total1807100.0
73) Contact description: Did respondent break any appointments (RBRKAPP)
 TOTAL%
0) None152284.2
1) One20011.1
2) Two or more673.7
9) NA181.0
Total1807100.0
74) Contact description: If contact persons resisted, was the respondent the contact person who gave resistance? (RCNTCRES)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP134974.7
1) Yes28115.6
5) No975.4
9) NA804.4
Total1807100.0
75) Summary: Resistance (RRESIST1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, some resistance identified33018.3
5) No resistance identified145080.2
9) NA271.5
Total1807100.0
76) If R was not the contact person who resisted: Resistance from R - surveys waste of time; previous bad experience (RRESIST2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP163090.2
1) Marked10.1
5) Not marked1769.7
Total1807100.0
77) If R was not the contact person who resisted: Resistance from R - content too personal (RRESIST3)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP163090.2
1) Marked70.4
5) Not marked1709.4
Total1807100.0
78) If R was not the contact person who resisted: Resistance from R - confidentiality (RRESIST4)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP163090.2
1) Marked90.5
5) Not marked1689.3
Total1807100.0
79) If R was not the contact person who resisted: Resistance from R - not interested in politics (RRESIST5)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP163090.2
1) Marked120.7
5) Not marked1659.1
Total1807100.0
80) If R was not the contact person who resisted: Resistance from R - too busy (RRESIST6)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP163090.2
1) Marked211.2
5) Not marked1568.6
Total1807100.0
81) If R was not the contact person who resisted: Resistance from R - poor health (RRESIST7)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP163090.2
1) Marked30.2
5) Not marked1749.6
Total1807100.0
82) If R was not the contact person who resisted: Resistance from R - other (specify) (RRESIST8)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP163090.2
1) Marked150.8
5) Not marked1629.0
Total1807100.0
83) If face-to-face mode: CSMS interviewer evaluation: What is the estimated income of R's household? (ESTINCOM)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP80144.3
1) Under $10,000985.4
2) $10,000-25,00020211.2
3) $25,000-50,00026414.6
4) $50,000-105,00024913.8
5) $105,000 and above724.0
8) DK492.7
9) NA724.0
Total1807100.0
84) If face-to-face mode: CSMS interviewer evaluation: What is the race of R's household? (ESTRACE)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP80144.3
1) White76442.3
2) Black1317.2
3) American Indian40.2
4) Asian170.9
7) Other362.0
8) DK20.1
9) NA522.9
Total1807100.0
85) If face-to-face mode: If interviewer has identified race of household: Is this definite or probable? (CERTRACE)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP85547.3
1) Definite91550.6
5) Probable311.7
9) NA60.3
Total1807100.0
86) If face-to-face mode: CSMS interviewer evaluation: Is R or R's household of Hispanic origin? (HISPHH)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP80144.3
1) Yes844.6
5) No86347.8
8) DK70.4
9) NA522.9
Total1807100.0
87) If face-to-face mode: If interviewer has identified Hispanic status of R/R's household: CSMS interviewer evaluation: Is this definite or probable? (CERTHISP)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP86047.6
1) Definite91150.4
5) Probable331.8
9) NA30.2
Total1807100.0
88) Pre: Interviewer of record ID (4-digit ID) (INTVREC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18075,115.752,426.03
89) Pre: Supervisor ID (4-digit ID) (SPVSR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18075,943.491,525.30
90) Pre: Interviewer gender (INTVGEND)
 TOTAL%
1) Male22612.5
2) Female158187.5
Total1807100.0
91) Pre: Interviewer education (INTVEDUC)
 TOTAL%
3) High school graduate33318.4
4) Some college57431.8
5) College degree57231.7
6) Master's degree29416.3
9) NA341.9
Total1807100.0
92) Pre: Interviewer race (INTVRACE)
 TOTAL%
1) White168493.2
2) Black1005.5
7) Other231.3
Total1807100.0
93) Pre: Interviewer ethnicity (INTVETHN)
 TOTAL%
0) No ethnic identity coded156186.4
1) Hispanic613.4
7) Other18510.2
Total1807100.0
94) Pre: Interviewer languages--this variable is not available in 2000. (INTVLANG)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18070.000.00
95) Pre: Years interviewer experience (99 NA) (INTEXPNC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.594.11
96) Pre: Interviewer age (INTAGE)
 TOTAL%
1) 18-34 Years1136.3
2) 35-40 Years1799.9
3) 41-45 Years27315.1
4) 46-50 Years31417.4
5) 51-55 Years25514.1
6) 56-60 Years28715.9
7) 51-64 Years1337.4
8) 65-79 Years25314.0
Total1807100.0
97) ICPSR state code (STATECOD)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180739.7720.75
98) FIPS state code - interview location [NOTE: 3 Cases were misidentified in the preload as PA but should have been NJ. These cases are coded 96] (FIPS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180728.9117.00
99) 2000 State abbreviation and congressional district number - interview location (STATE)
100) 2000 FIPS state code and congressional district number -interview location FIPS state code resides in first 2 digits, CD number in last 2 digits. [9996 Misidentified location 9999. NA 0000. Washington D.C.] (VAR00082)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072,897.741,705.90
101) Congressional district number - interview location [96 Misidentified location 99. NA 00. Washington D.C.] (CDISTNO)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18078.819.79
102) ICPSR state code and congressional district - interview location ICPSR state code resides in first 2 digits, CD number in last 2 digits. [9996 Misidentified location 9999. NA 0000. Washington D.C.] (STATECD)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073,974.112,085.10
103) Did R vote in state and CD of interview? (VOTEOUTC)
 TOTAL%
0) R voted in state and CD of interview113162.6
1) R did not vote in state and CD of interview221.2
8) NA281.5
9) INAP62634.6
Total1807100.0
104) State and CD of vote cast outside CD of interview [9999. NA if voted outside CD of interview 0000. INAP, 0,9 in Pre-sample.] (WHVOTED)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807192.671,287.81
105) Primary area name (PSU Interview location) (INTLOCAT)
106) Primary area code - Interview location - 110. Boston, MA 230. Milwaukee, WI 120. New York, NY 239. Wheelng-Steubenvl OH 121 Philadelphia, PA-NJ 240. Des Moines, IA 122 Nassau-Suffolk, NY 250. Richmond-Ptrsbrg, VA 130. Chicago, IL 255 Columbus, GA-AL 131 Detroit, MI 257 Jacksonville, FL 132 Cleveland, OH 258 Lakeld-Wntr Haven FL 141 St Louis, MO-IL 260. Knoxville, TN 150. Washington, DC-MD-VA 262 Birmingham, AL 152 Baltimore, MD 273 Waco, TX 154 Miami-Hialeh, FL 274 McAllen, TX 170. Houston, TX 280. Salt Lake C-Ogden UT 171 Dallas-FT Worth, TX 292 Fresno, CA 181 Denver, CO 293 Eugene-Springfld, OR 190. Los Angeles, CA 434 Saginaw, MI 191 Seattle-Tacoma, WA 464 Gardner, MA 194 Anaheim, CA 466 Decatur CO., IN 196 San Francisco, CA 470. Mower CO., MN 211 New Haven, CT 474 DeSoto Parish, LA 213 Manchester-Nashua NH 477 Chicot CO., AR 220. Buffalo, NY 480. Montgomery CO., VA 226 Atlantic City, NJ 482 EL Dorado CO., CA 000. Telephone Sample (RDD) (AREACODE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807156.17167.88
107) Number of household unit [Codes 1-5 and: 9 NA, 0. Phone IW] (NUMHHUNI)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18070.640.97
108) Census region - interview location: 1 Northeast (CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT; 2 North Central (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI; 3 South (AL, AR, DE, DC, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV; 4 WEST (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY (CENSUSRE)
 TOTAL%
1) Northeast31617.5
2) North Central45024.9
3) South65736.4
4) West38421.3
Total1807100.0
109) Belt code - interview location: [1 Central Cities of the six largest (population over 4,500,000) consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Areas; 2 Central Cities of CMSAS and MSAS with fewer than 2,000,000 population (exclusive of those in the 21); 3 Suburbs of the six largest CMSA/MSAS; 4 Suburb of all other CMSA/MSAS; 5 Adjacent areas: Includes all territory beyond the outer boundary of the suburban belt, but within 50; 6 Outlying area: includes all territory more than 50 miles from the central business district of a central city 0. Telephone sample (RDD)] (BELTCODE)
 TOTAL%
0) Telephone sample80144.3
1) Central City995.5
2) City less than 2 Million18510.2
3) Large Suburbs1689.3
4) Suburbs24113.3
5) Adjacent26414.6
6) Outlying492.7
Total1807100.0
110) Population in 1000S - interview location. (POPULATI)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074,593.994,889.09
111) Census size of place - interview location (SIZE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180719.2919.48
112) Census tract/ed indicator - interview location (blanked) (TRACT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18070.000.00
113) 2000 Sampling error code (SECODE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807299.49176.18
114) 2000 Census NECMA/SMSA - interview location [See note 9 in summary] (NECMASMS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076,279.063,983.05
115) 2000 CMSA - interview location [07 Boston-Lawrence-Salem MA-NH 10. Buffalo-Niagara Falls NY 14 Chicago-Gary-Lake County IL-IN-WI** 28 Cleveland-Akron-Lorain OH 31 Dallas-FT Worth TX (since Dallas and Ft Worth were made separate PMSAS in 1990, this new CMSA was added 34 Denver-Boulder CO) (since Denver and Boulder were made separate PMSAS in 1990, this new CMSA was added in) 35 Detroit-Ann Arbor MI** 42 Houston-Galveston-Brazoria TX 49 Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside CA** 56 Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL 63 Milwaukee-Racine WI 70. New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island NY-NJ-CT** 77 Philadelphia-Wilmington-Trenton PA-NJ-DE-MD** 78 Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley PA 84 San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose CA** 91 Seattle-Tacoma WA 96 Telephone Sample (RDD 00. INAP, location not in CMSA.) This includes old code 32 (Dayton Springfield, OH) which is no longer consolidated in 1990 since Dayton and Springfield are combined in a single MSA in 1990] (CMSA)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180751.9644.28
116) Pre section timing - Section A (SECTATIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18079.7857.27
117) Pre section timing - Section B (SECTBTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.6357.47
118) Pre section timing - section C (SECTCTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076.5557.37
119) Pre section timing - section D (SECTDTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076.7757.42
120) Pre section timing - section E (SECTETIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.8057.52
121) Pre section timing - section F (SECTFTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.1257.48
122) Pre section timing - section G (SECTGTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18075.5057.43
123) Pre section timing - section H (SECTHTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.5657.42
124) Pre section timing - section K (SECTKTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076.8857.36
125) Pre section timing - section L (SECTLTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180714.7857.38
126) Pre section timing - section M (SECTMTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18078.4557.29
127) Pre section timing - section N (SECTNTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18075.3857.44
128) Pre section timing - section P (SECTPTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.6857.33
129) Pre section timing - section Q (SECTQTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18075.9957.41
130) Pre section timing - section R (SECTRTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.7157.47
131) Pre section timing - section S (SECTSTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.7157.47
132) Pre section timing - section X (SECTXTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.6157.48
133) Pre section timing - section Y (SECTYTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180710.4857.23
134) Pre section timing - section Z (SECTZTIM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18078.4877.71
135) Post: mode of interview (PAINTMOD)
 TOTAL%
0) No post IW25213.9
1) Personal69338.4
5) Telephone85747.4
7) Administered wrong mode: FTF re-assigned to telephone but administered as personal interview50.3
Total1807100.0
136) Post - mode switch (PAFLAGS)
 TOTAL%
1) Assigned FTF, not switched to phone mode80544.5
2) Assigned phone80244.4
3) Assigned FTF, switched to phone mode20011.1
Total1807100.0
137) Post: Form - section H administered in post (PAFORMDS)
 TOTAL%
0) Section H not administered in post79043.7
1) Section H administered in post76542.3
9) No post IW25213.9
Total1807100.0
138) Post: Form - K2 format (PAFDSCFM)
 TOTAL%
0) Administered without probes102556.7
1) Administered with probes53029.3
9) No post IW25213.9
Total1807100.0
139) Post: Month of interview (PAIWMNTH)
 TOTAL%
0) No post IW25213.9
11) November114763.5
12) December40822.6
Total1807100.0
140) Post: Day of interview - coded 1-31 and 0 No post interview (PAIWDAY)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180714.009.20
141) Post: Month and day (MMDD) (PAMNTHDA)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807983.18397.62
142) Post: Number of days after election (96 INAP, No post IW; 99 NA) (DAYSPELE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180728.1429.02
143) Post: Interview taken before or after Gore concession: December 13, 2000 (IWGORECN)
 TOTAL%
0) Before146280.9
1) Day of concession (Dec. 13)160.9
2) After774.3
9) NA; INAP, no post IW25213.9
Total1807100.0
144) Post: Interview length (999.99 NA; partial IW 000.00 No post IW) (PAIWLNGT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180757.9761.17
145) Post: Interview number (99. NA; 00. INAP; no post interview) (PAIWNO)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18079.808.62
146) Post: Date of beginning VQ file (PAVQBEGN)
 TOTAL%
0) No post IW25213.9
1) 11/71407.7
2) 11/1035119.4
3) 11/16 (1)130.7
4) 11/16 (2)20111.1
5) 11/1828215.6
6) 11/2756831.4
Total1807100.0
147) Post: Date of ending VQ file (PAVQEND)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP, partial IW; no post IW25614.2
1) 11/71055.8
2) 11/1035219.5
3) 11/16130.7
4) 11/161588.7
5) 11/1831817.6
6) 11/2760533.5
Total1807100.0
148) Post: Flag - change in VQ (PAFLGVQ)
 TOTAL%
0) No change142979.1
1) Change in VQ1226.8
9) INAP, partial IW; no post IW25614.2
Total1807100.0
149) POST: RELEASE (PARELEAS)
 TOTAL%
1) Release 1 - November 7114763.5
2) Release 2 - November 1531917.7
3) Release 3 - November 2134018.8
9) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
150) Post: Payment to R - amount (PAPAYAMN)
 TOTAL%
0) R requested no payment40.2
20) Twenty dollars152584.4
96) INAP, no post IW25213.9
99) NA261.4
Total1807100.0
151) Interviewer incentive - beginning October 26, 2000, interviewers were paid $10 for each completed interview. (PAINTVIN)
 TOTAL%
0) Post interview date not in incentive period123668.4
1) Post interview date in incentive period.31917.7
9) INAP, no post IW25213.9
Total1807100.0
152) Post: Payment to R - mode (PAPAYMOD)
 TOTAL%
0) R Requested no payment40.2
1) Check151183.6
2) Cash140.8
9) NA; INAP, no post IW27815.4
Total1807100.0
153) Post: Payment to R - date (MMDD - '0000' is used for cases with no post IW or 0 in Post-Admin.14/Post-Admin.15; '9999' indicates NA.) (PAPAYDAY)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071,068.851,168.47
154) Post: Tape recorded? (PARECORD)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP, no post IW25213.9
1) Yes784.3
5) No147781.7
Total1807100.0
155) Post: Verification (PAVERIFY)
 TOTAL%
0) Counted for Ann Arbor office, not selected for verification133273.7
1) Flagged for verification553.0
2) Verified OK1427.9
3) Verified with some discrepancies181.0
5) Unable to verify40.2
6) Verification limit met20.1
9) NA; INAP, no post IW25414.1
Total1807100.0
156) Post: Evaluation (PAEVALU)
 TOTAL%
0) Not evaluated147781.7
1) Flagged10.1
2) Evaluated774.3
9) INAP, no post IW25213.9
Total1807100.0
157) Post: Refusal conversion indicator (PACONIND)
 TOTAL%
0) Not a refusal conversion situation152984.6
1) Refusal conversion situation indicated261.4
9) NA; INAP, no post IW25213.9
Total1807100.0
158) Post: Persuasion letter - flag (PAPERSLT)
 TOTAL%
0) No persuasion letter sent151784.0
1) Persuasion letter sent955.3
9) NA; INAP, no post IW19510.8
Total1807100.0
159) Post: Date persuasion letter requested (MMDD - '0000' is used for cases with no post IW or no letter requested;'9999' indicates NA.) (PADATERE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807339.881,751.70
160) Post: Date persuasion letter sent - '0000' is used for cases with no post IW or no letter requested;'9999' indicates NA. (PADATSN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807339.971,751.75
161) Post: Type of persuasion letter (PALTRTYP)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP, no post IW171294.7
1) Too busy90.5
3) Not interested281.5
5) Evasive512.8
9) NA70.4
Total1807100.0
162) Post: Number of telephone calls (99 NA; INAP, no post IW) (PATELCAL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180717.5833.02
163) Post: Number of face-to-face calls (99 NA; INAP, no post IW) (PAFTFCAL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180714.4234.07
164) Post: Final result code (PAFINRES)
 TOTAL%
1) IW complete155185.8
5) IW partial40.2
51) Refusal by R995.5
52) Refusal by person other than R50.3
54) Initial refusal, not reached for conversion201.1
61) No contact231.3
63) Noninterview, permanent reason50.3
66) Interview begun then terminated, insufficiently complete10.1
67) Noninterview, other reason794.4
68) Could not locate R201.1
Total1807100.0
165) Post: Result date (post non-interviews '0000' is used for cases with post IW; '9999' indicates NA.) (PARESDAT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807174.31479.77
166) Post: Flag - pre/post mode switch (PAFLGMS)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP, no post IW25213.9
1) Pre FTF and post FTF69838.6
2) Pre phone and post phone69338.4
3) Pre FTF and post phone1649.1
Total1807100.0
167) Post: Language of interview (All interviews were conducted entirely in English) (PAINTLAN)
 TOTAL%
1) English1807100.0
Total1807100.0
168) Flag- missing CS (POFLAGMC)
 TOTAL%
0) Coversheet not missing178098.5
1) Coversheet missing271.5
Total1807100.0
169) Color of coversheet (POCCSHEE)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP271.5
1) Blue93651.8
2) Yellow83146.0
3) Pink130.7
Total1807100.0
170) Does (name still live here? - R still live at sample address) (RESATADD)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP271.5
1) Yes151283.7
5) No412.3
9) NA22712.6
Total1807100.0
171) If phone mode: If R does not still live at sample address: New phone number available (NEWPHONE)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP179399.2
1) Available80.4
2) Not available20.1
9) NA40.2
Total1807100.0
172) If face-to-face mode: If R does not still live at sample address: Address is: Status of new address (ADDRSTAT)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP178098.5
1) Out of range10.1
3) Within range170.9
5) Can't find70.4
9) NA20.1
Total1807100.0
173) If face-to-face mode: Describe the type of structure in which the respondent lives (PSTRUCTY)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP92651.2
1) Mobile home261.4
2) Detached single family50127.7
3) Multi-family311.7
4) Apartment house1065.9
5) Condo complex351.9
7) Other (specify)241.3
9) NA1588.7
Total1807100.0
174) If face-to-face mode: Is there a building manager, security guard or other gatekeeper whose cooperation you need in order to gain access to the R's housing unit? (PFTFGTKE)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP89849.7
1) Yes583.2
2) No, but building is locked/ subdivision is gated and locked211.2
5) No63735.3
9) NA19310.7
Total1807100.0
175) If face-to-face mode: If gatekeeper/guard/manager/locked access: Check the box below which best describes the situation [1 Building manager or other gatekeeper must let you in the building (on the grounds, into the mobile home park) but then you are free to attempt contact with R's HU 2 Building manager/other gatekeeper must get permission from someone in R's HU before you are allowed to make contact with the household 7 Other (specify 9 NA 0. INAP,] (PFTFTGKE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18070.301.52
176) Contact description was there resistance from any contact person? (PCNTCTR1)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP271.5
1) Yes22212.3
5) No145480.5
9) NA1045.8
Total1807100.0
177) If resistance from any contact person: Resistance from contact person - surveys waste of time; previous bad experience (PCNTCTR2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP158587.7
1) Marked100.6
5) Not marked20211.2
9) NA100.6
Total1807100.0
178) If resistance from any contact person: Resistance from contact person - content too personal (PCNTCTR3)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP158587.7
1) Marked20.1
5) Not marked21011.6
9) NA100.6
Total1807100.0
179) If resistance from any contact person: Resistance from contact person - confidentiality (PCNTCTR4)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP158587.7
1) Marked10.1
5) Not marked21111.7
9) NA100.6
Total1807100.0
180) If resistance from any contact person: Resistance from contact person - not interested in politics (PCNTCTR5)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP158587.7
1) Marked201.1
5) Not marked19210.6
9) NA100.6
Total1807100.0
181) If resistance from any contact person: Resistance from contact person - too busy (PCNTCTR6)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP158587.7
1) Marked915.0
5) Not marked1226.8
9) NA90.5
Total1807100.0
182) If resistance from any contact person: Resistance from contact person - poor health (PCNTCTR7)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP158587.7
1) Marked160.9
5) Not marked19610.8
9) NA100.6
Total1807100.0
183) If resistance from any contact person: Resistance from contact person - other (specify) (PCNTCTR8)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP158587.7
1) Marked1116.1
5) Not marked1075.9
9) NA40.2
Total1807100.0
184) Post - coversheet did R refuse initially? (PRREFUSD)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP271.5
1) Yes985.4
5) No157387.1
9) NA1096.0
Total1807100.0
185) Post - coversheet did respondent break any appointments (PRBRKAPP)
 TOTAL%
0) None144479.9
1) One27315.1
2) Two or more905.0
Total1807100.0
186) Post - coversheet if contact persons resisted, was the respondent the contact person who gave resistance? (PRCNTCR)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP158587.7
1) Yes1528.4
5) No150.8
9) NA553.0
Total1807100.0
187) Summary: Did R resist (PRRESIS1)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP1317.2
1) Yes, some resistance identified1528.4
5) No resistance identified145480.5
9) NA703.9
Total1807100.0
188) If R was not the contact person resistance from R - surveys waste of time; previous bad experience (PRRESIS2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP179299.2
9) NA150.8
Total1807100.0
189) If R was not the contact person post-coversheet contact description item resistance from R - too personal (PRRESIS3)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP179299.2
9) NA150.8
Total1807100.0
190) If R was not the contact person post-coversheet contact description item resistance from R - confidentiality (PRRESIS4)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP179299.2
9) NA150.8
Total1807100.0
191) If R was not the contact person post-coversheet contact description resistance from R - not interested in politics (PRRESIS5)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP179299.2
9) NA150.8
Total1807100.0
192) If R was not the contact person resistance from R - too busy (PRRESIS6)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP179299.2
9) NA150.8
Total1807100.0
193) If R was not the contact person resistance from R - poor health (PRRESIS7)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP179299.2
9) NA150.8
Total1807100.0
194) If R was not the contact person contact description item: Resistance from R - other (PRRESIS8)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP179299.2
9) NA150.8
Total1807100.0
195) Were you ever able to make contact with someone at this housing unit? (PEVCNTCT)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP120.7
1) Yes176097.4
5) No351.9
Total1807100.0
196) Did you ever have any contact with the respondent? (PEVCNTC)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP120.7
1) Yes172295.3
5) No703.9
9) NA30.2
Total1807100.0
197) What was the reason for no contact? [1 Nobody home at any call; no info about household could be obtained; 2 All occupants away during entire study period (i.e., long vacation, illness); info obtained from neighbor, manager etc.; 3 Nobody answered door but think someone in household unit [FTF: When visits made]; 4 Could not obtain access to HU; 7 Other (specify; 9 NA; 0. INAP) (NCREASON)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18070.100.80
198) If FTF mode: CSMS interviewer evaluation what is the estimated income of R's household? (PESTINC)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP, phone mode80144.3
1) Under $10,000985.4
2) $10,000-25,00020111.1
3) $25,000-50,00026314.6
4) $50,000-105,00024713.7
5) $105,000 and above724.0
8) DK492.7
9) NA764.2
Total1807100.0
199) If FTF mode: CSMS Interviewer evaluation what is the race of R's household? (PESTRACE)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP, phone mode80144.3
1) White75942.0
2) Black1337.4
3) American Indian40.2
4) Asian170.9
7) Other362.0
8) DK20.1
9) NA553.0
Total1807100.0
200) If face-to-face mode: If interviewer has identified race of household: CSMS interviewer evaluation is this definite or probable? (PCRTRACE)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP85847.5
1) Definite91250.5
5) Probable311.7
9) NA60.3
Total1807100.0
201) If face-to-face mode: CSMS interviewer evaluation: is R or R's household of Hispanic origin? (PHISPHH)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP, phone mode80144.3
1) Yes854.7
5) No86047.6
8) DK60.3
9) NA553.0
Total1807100.0
202) If face-to-face mode: If interviewer has identified Hispanic status of R/R's household: CSMS interviewer evaluation: Is this definite or probable? (PCERTHHH)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP86247.7
1) Definite90850.2
5) Probable331.8
9) NA40.2
Total1807100.0
203) Post: Interviewer of record ID 9999 NA (PINTVREC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18075,209.412,218.62
204) Post: Supervisor ID 9999. NA (PSPVSR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18075,944.961,527.92
205) Post: Interviewer gender (PINTGEND)
 TOTAL%
1) Male20011.1
2) Female160688.9
9) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
206) Post: Interviewer education (PINTVEDU)
 TOTAL%
3) High school graduate38521.3
4) Some college59633.0
5) College degree53329.5
6) Master's degree25414.1
9) NA392.2
Total1807100.0
207) Post: Interviewer race (PINTVRAC)
 TOTAL%
1) White173395.9
2) Black462.5
7) Other281.5
Total1807100.0
208) Post: Interviewer ethnicity (PINTVETH)
 TOTAL%
0) No ethnic identity coded157787.3
1) Hispanic673.7
7) Other1639.0
Total1807100.0
209) Post: Interviewer languages this variable is not available in 2000. (PINTVLAN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18070.000.00
210) Post: Years interviewer experience interviewer's years of experience and: 99. NA; INAP, no post IW (PINTEXPN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.474.47
211) Post: Interviewer age (PINTAGE)
 TOTAL%
1) 18-34 Years1146.3
2) 35-40 Years18710.3
3) 41-45 Years26014.4
4) 46-50 Years29716.4
5) 51-55 Years25514.1
6) 56-60 Years31117.2
7) 51-64 Years1427.9
8) 65-79 Years24013.3
9) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
212) House race type: [Democratic incumbent running 12 Dem incumbent running -- Republican challenger 13 Dem incumbent running -- other challenger 14 Dem incumbent running - unopposed 19 Dem incumbent running -- Republican and other challengers Republican incumbent running 21 Rep incumbent running -- Democratic challenger 23 Rep incumbent running -- other challenger 24 Rep incumbent running - unopposed 29 Rep incumbent running -- Democratic and other challengers other incumbent running 31 Other incumbent running -- Democratic challenger 32 Other incumbent running -- Republican challenger 34 Other incumbent running - unopposed 35 Other incumbent running -- Democratic and Republican challengers 36 Other incumbent running -- Republican and other challengers 37 Other incumbent running -- Democratic and other challengers 39 Other incumbent running -- Democratic, Republican, other challs no incumbent running 51 Dem incumbent not running -- Democratic candidate unopposed 52 Dem incumbent not running -- Republican candidate unopposed 53 Dem incumbent not running -- other candidate unopposed 55 Dem incumbent not running -- Democratic and Republican cands 56 Dem incumbent not running -- Republican and other cands 57 DEM incumbent not running -- Democratic and other cands 59 Dem incumbent not running -- Democratic, Republican, other cands 61 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic candidate unopposed 62 Rep incumbent not running -- Republican candidate unopposed 63 Rep incumbent not running -- other candidate unopposed 65 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic and Republican cands 66 Rep incumbent not running -- Republican and other cands 67 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic and other cands 69 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic, Republican, other cands 96 1 in post-summary (error in CD identification; 3 cases 99 NA; 00 Washington DC) (PCHRTYPE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180721.9714.98
213) Retiring House representative name (RETRNAME)
214) Retiring House representative code [41 Democratic representative--retiring (district with open race; 42 Republican representative--retiring (district with open race; 96 1 in post-summary.22 (error in CD identification; 3 cases); 99. NA; 00. No retiring House representative; Washington DC] (RETRCODE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.3113.19
215) Retiring House representative gender (RETRGNDR)
 TOTAL%
0) No retiring House representative; Washington DC162690.0
1) Male1417.8
2) Female362.0
8) 1 In post-summary (error in CD identification; 3 cases)30.2
9) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
216) Winner of 2000 House election in R's district of interview (HEWINNER)
 TOTAL%
0) Washington, D.C.40.2
31) Democratic candidate in open race422.3
32) Republican candidate in open race1357.5
33) Democratic incumbent75341.7
34) Republican incumbent82345.5
35) Democratic challenger372.0
36) Republican challenger50.3
39) Independent/3rd party nonincumbent candidate40.2
99) NA (R's correct district not determined, 96 or 99 in Pre-sample. 1)40.2
Total1807100.0
217) Winner of 2000 Senate election in R's state of interview - [09 Third party or Independent Senate candidate -incumbent; 10 Third party or Independent Senate candidate - nonincumbent; 08 Third party or Independent Senate candidate -- 2nd nonincumbent; 11 Democratic candidate in open Senate race; 12 Republican candidate in open Senate race; 13 Democratic Senate incumbent; 14 Republican Senate incumbent; 15 Democratic Senate challenger; 16 Republican Senate challenger; 99. NA (R's correct district not determined, 96 or 99 in Pre-sample); 00. No race in state; Washington CD] (SENWINN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180711.028.02
218) Competitiveness of House race in 1998 in respondent's district 1998 districts were stratified for competitiveness by the winning margin of the elected candidate. (CDCOMPET)
 TOTAL%
1) Least competitive37520.8
2) 230016.6
3) 336120.0
4) 436220.0
5) Most competitive40122.2
9) NA80.4
Total1807100.0
219) Open seat in R's district in 1998? (SEATOP98)
 TOTAL%
0) No169793.9
1) Yes1025.6
9) NA80.4
Total1807100.0
220) House Democratic candidate name (HDCANNAM)
221) House Democratic candidate code (HDCANCOD)
 TOTAL%
0) No Democratic candidate; Washington DC1407.7
31) Democratic candidate in open House race18010.0
33) Democratic House incumbent75841.9
35) Democratic House challenger72540.1
96) 1 In post-summary (error in CD identification; 3 cases)30.2
99) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
222) House Democratic candidate gender (HDCANGN)
 TOTAL%
0) No Democratic House candidate; Washington DC1407.7
1) Male136775.7
2) Female29616.4
8) 1 In post-summary (error in CD identification; 3 cases)30.2
9) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
223) House Republican candidate name (HRCANNAM)
224) House Republican candidate code (HRCANCO)
 TOTAL%
0) No Republican House candidate; Washington DC1216.7
32) Republican candidate in open House race1789.9
34) Republican House incumbent86047.6
36) Republican House challenger64435.6
96) 1 In post-summary (error in CD identification; 3 cases)30.2
99) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
225) House Republican candidate gender (HRCANGND)
 TOTAL%
0) No Republican House candidate; Washington DC1216.7
1) Male157487.1
2) Female1086.0
8) 1 In post-summary (error in CD identification; 3 cases)30.2
9) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
226) House Independent/third party candidate name (HICANNA)
227) House Independent/third party candidate code (HICANCO)
 TOTAL%
0) No Independent/third party House candidate; Washington DC176797.8
30) Third party or Independent House candidate--nonincumbent321.8
39) Third party or Independent House candidate--incumbent40.2
96) Error in CD identification30.2
99) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
228) House Independent/third party candidate party (HICANPR)
229) House Independent/third party candidate gender (HICANGND)
 TOTAL%
0) No Independent/third party House candidate; Washington DC176797.8
1) Male362.0
8) Error in CD identification30.2
9) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
230) Senate race type: [12 Dem incumbent running -- Republican challenger; 13 Dem incumbent running -- other challenger; 14 Dem incumbent running - unopposed; 19 Dem incumbent running -- Republican and other challengers; 21 Rep incumbent running -- Democratic challenger; 23 Rep incumbent running -- other challenger; 24 Rep incumbent running - unopposed; 29 Rep incumbent running -- Democratic and other challengers; 31 Other incumbent running -- Democratic challenger; 32 Other incumbent running -- Republican challenger; 34 Other incumbent running - unopposed; 35 Other incumbent running -- Democratic and Republican challengers; 36 Other incumbent running -- Republican and other challengers; 37 Other incumbent running -- Democratic and other challengers; 39 Other incumbent running -- Democratic, Republican, other challs no incumbent running; 51 Dem incumbent not running -- Democratic candidate unopposed; 52 Dem incumbent not running -- Republican candidate unopposed; 53 Dem incumbent not running -- other candidate unopposed; 55 Dem incumbent not running -- Democratic and Republican cands; 56 Dem incumbent not running -- Republican and other cands; 57 Dem incumbent not running -- Democratic and other cands; 59 Dem incumbent not running -- Democratic, Republican, other cands; 61 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic candidate unopposed; 62 Rep incumbent not running -- Republican candidate unopposed; 63 Rep incumbent not running -- other candidate unopposed; 65 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic and Republican CANDS; 66 Rep incumbent not running -- Republican and other cands; 67 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic and other cands; 69 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic, Republican, other cands no race in state; 81 Democratic incumbents, no race in state; 82 Republican incumbents, no race in state; 85 Democratic and Republican incumbents, no race in state; 96 code 1 in post-summary; 99 NA; 00 Washington DC (SENRACT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180739.3728.23
231) Senate Democratic candidate name (SDCANNAM)
232) Senate Democratic candidate code (SDCANCO)
 TOTAL%
0) No race in state; no Democratic Senate candidate; Washington45225.0
11) Democratic candidate in open Senate race25614.2
13) Democratic Senate incumbent51128.3
15) Democratic Senate challenger58432.3
96) Error in CD identification30.2
99) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
233) Senate Democratic candidate gender (SDCANGD)
 TOTAL%
0) No race in state; no Democratic Senate candidate; Washington45225.0
1) Male92451.1
2) Female42723.6
8) Error in CD identification30.2
9) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
234) Senate Republican candidate name (SRCANNAM)
235) Senate Republican candidate code (SRCANCOD)
 TOTAL%
0) No race in state; no Republican Senate candidate; Washington41723.1
12) Republican candidate in open Senate race25614.2
14) Republican Senate incumbent61934.3
16) Republican Senate challenger51128.3
96) Error in CD identification30.2
99) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
236) Senate Republican candidate gender (SRCANGN)
 TOTAL%
0) No race in state; no Republican Senate candidate; Washington41723.1
1) Male124568.9
2) Female1417.8
8) Error in CD identification30.2
9) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
237) Senate Independent/third party 1 - candidate name (SICANNAM)
238) Senate Independent/third party 1 - candidate code (SICANCOD)
 TOTAL%
0) No race in state; no Independent/third party Senate candidate144379.9
10) Third party or Independent Senate candidate --nonincumbent36019.9
96) 1 In post-summary (error in CD identification; 3 cases)30.2
99) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
239) Senate Independent/third party 1 - candidate party (SICANPRT)
240) Senate Independent/third party 1 - candidate gender (SICANGN)
 TOTAL%
0) No race in state; no Independent/third party Senate candidate144379.9
1) Male1096.0
2) Female25113.9
8) 1 In post-summary (error in CD identification; 3 cases30.2
9) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
241) Senate Independent/third party 2 - candidate name (SI2CANN)
242) Senate Independent/third party 2 - candidate code (SI2CANCO)
 TOTAL%
0) No race in state; no Independent/third party Senate candidate161289.2
8) Third party or Independent Senate candidate --2nd nonincumbent19110.6
96) 1 In post-summary30.2
99) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
243) Senate Independent/third party 2 - candidate party (SI2CANPR)
244) Senate Independent/third party 2 - candidate gender (SI2CANGN)
 TOTAL%
0) No race in state; no Independent/third party Senate candidate161289.2
2) Female19110.6
8) 1 In post-summary (error in CD identification; 3 cases)30.2
9) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
245) House Democratic candidate name - vote outside CD of IW (OHDEMNAM)
246) House Democratic candidate code - vote outside CD of IW (OHDEMCOD)
 TOTAL%
0) 0,8,9 In presample (VOTEOUTC)178598.8
31) Democratic candidate in open House race30.2
33) Democratic House incumbent90.5
35) Democratic House challenger20.1
99) Does not have the exact CD of outside vote identified (outside state)80.4
Total1807100.0
247) House Democratic candidate gender - vote outside CD of IW (OHDEMGND)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP178598.8
1) Male110.6
2) Female30.2
9) Does not have the exact CD of outside vote identified (outside state)80.4
Total1807100.0
248) House Republican candidate name - vote outside CD of IW (OHREPNAM)
249) House Republican candidate code - vote outside CD of IW (OHREPCO)
 TOTAL%
0) 0,8,9 In presample 7.(VOTEOUTC)178598.8
32) Republican candidate in open House race30.2
34) Republican House incumbent20.1
36) Republican House challenger90.5
99) Does not have the exact CD of outside vote identified (outside state)80.4
Total1807100.0
250) House Republican candidate gender - vote outside CD of IW (OHRPGNDR)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP178598.8
1) Male110.6
2) Female30.2
9) Does not have the exact CD of outside vote identified (outside state)80.4
Total1807100.0
251) House Independent/third party candidate code - vote outside CD of IW (OHINDCD)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP178598.8
96) NO Independent/3rd party candidate in 'outside' CD140.8
99) Does not have the exact CD of outside vote identified (outside state)80.4
Total1807100.0
252) House Independent/third party candidate gender - vote outside CD of IW (OHINDGN)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP178598.8
8) No Independent/3rd party candidate in 'outside' CD140.8
9) Does not have the exact CD of outside vote identified (outside state)80.4
Total1807100.0
253) House race type - vote outside state of IW [12 Dem incumbent running -- Republican challenger; 13 Dem incumbent running -- other challenger; 14 Dem incumbent running - unopposed; 19 Dem incumbent running -- Republican and other challengers; 21 Rep incumbent running -- Democratic challenger; 23 Rep incumbent running -- other challenger; 24 Rep incumbent running - unopposed; 29 Rep incumbent running -- Democratic and other challengers; 31 Other incumbent running -- Democratic challenger; 32 other incumbent running -- Republican challenger; 34 Other incumbent running - unopposed; 35 Other incumbent running -- Democratic and Republican challengers; 36 Other incumbent running -- Republican and other challengers; 37 Other incumbent running -- Democratic and other challengers; 39 Other incumbent running -- Democratic, Republican, other challs no incumbent running; 51 Dem incumbent not running -- Democratic candidate unopposed; 52 Dem incumbent not RUNNING -- Republican candidate unopposed; 53 Dem incumbent not running -- other candidate unopposed; 55 Dem incumbent not running -- Democratic and Republican cands; 56 Dem incumbent not running -- Republican and other cands; 57 Dem incumbent not running -- Democratic and other cands; 59 Dem incumbent not running -- Democratic, Republican, other cands; 61 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic candidate unopposed; 62 Rep incumbent not running -- Republican candidate unopposed; 63 Rep incumbent not running -- Other candidate unopposed; 65 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic and Republican cands; 66 Rep incumbent not running -- Republican and other cands; 67 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic and other cands; 69 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic, Republican, other cands; 96 Washington DC; 99. Does not have the exact CD of outside vote identified (outside state. 00. INAP)] (OHRACET)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18070.627.11
254) Senate race type - vote outside state of IW [12 Dem incumbent running -- Republican challenger; 13 Dem incumbent running -- other challenger; 14 Dem incumbent running - unopposed; 19 Dem incumbent running -- Republican and other challengers; 21 Rep incumbent running -- Democratic challenger; 23 Rep incumbent running -- Other challenger; 24 Rep incumbent running - unopposed; 29 Rep incumbent running -- Democratic and other challengers; 31 Other incumbent running -- Democratic challenger; 32 Other incumbent running -- Republican challenger; 34 Other incumbent running - unopposed; 35 Other incumbent running -- Democratic and Republican challengers; 36 Other incumbent running -- Republican and other challengers; 37 Other incumbent running -- Democratic and other Challengers; 39 Other incumbent running -- Democratic, Republican, other challs; 51 Dem incumbent not running -- Democratic candidate unopposed; 52 Dem incumbent not running -- Republican candidate unopposed; 53 Dem incumbent not running -- Other candidate unopposed; 55 Dem incumbent not running -- Democratic and Republican cands; 56 Dem incumbent not running -- Republican and other cands; 57 Dem incumbent not running -- Democratic and other cands; 59 Dem Incumbent not running -- Democratic, Republican, other cands; 61 Rep incumbent not RUNNING -- Democratic candidate unopposed; 62 Rep incumbent not running -- Republican candidate unopposed; 63 Rep incumbent not running -- Other candidate unopposed; 65 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic and Republican cands; 66 Rep incumbent not running -- Republican and other cands; 67 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic and other cands; 69 Rep incumbent not running -- Democratic, Republican, Other cands; 81 Democratic incumbents, no race in state; 82 Republican incumbents, no race in state; 85 Democratic and Republican incumbents, no race in state; 96 Washington DC; 99. R vote in another district but not another state; 00. INAP] (OSRACET)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18070.908.95
255) Senate Democratic candidate name - vote outside state of IW (OSSDNME)
256) Senate Democratic candidate code - vote outside state of IW (OSDEMCD)
 TOTAL%
0) R did not vote outside state of IW; Washington DC178598.8
11) Democratic candidate in open Senate race10.1
13) Democratic Senate incumbent30.2
15) Democratic Senate challenger30.2
96) No race in state; no Democratic candidate30.2
99) R voted in another district but not another state120.7
Total1807100.0
257) Senate Democratic candidate gender - vote outside state of IW (OSDEMGR)
 TOTAL%
0) R did not vote outside state of IW; R voted in another district179799.4
1) Male40.2
2) Female30.2
9) No race in state; no Democratic candidate30.2
Total1807100.0
258) Senate Republican candidate name - vote outside state of IW (OSREPNM)
259) Senate Republican candidate code - vote outside state of IW (OSREPCD)
 TOTAL%
0) R did not vote outside state of IW; Washington DC178598.8
12) Republican candidate in open Senate race10.1
14) Republican Senate incumbent30.2
16) Republican Senate challenger30.2
96) No race in state; no Republican candidate30.2
99) R voted in another district but not another state120.7
Total1807100.0
260) Senate Republican candidate gender - vote outside state of IW (OSREPGN)
 TOTAL%
0) R did not vote outside state of IW; R voted in another district179799.4
1) Male70.4
9) No race in state; no Democratic candidate30.2
Total1807100.0
261) Senate Independent/third party 1 - candidate name - vote outside state of IW (OSSINM1)
262) Senate Independent/third party 1 - candidate code - vote outside state of IW (OSINDCD1)
 TOTAL%
0) R did not vote outside state of IW; Washington DC178598.8
10) Third party or Independent Senate candidate --nonincumbent20.1
96) No race in state; no Independent/3rd party candidate80.4
99) R voted in another district but not another state120.7
Total1807100.0
263) Senate independent/third party 1 - candidate gender - vote outside state of IW [9 - No race in state; no Independent/3rd party candidate. 0 - R did not vote outside state of IW; R voted in another district but not another state; Washington DC] (OSINDGD1)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP179799.4
1) Male10.1
2) Female10.1
9) No race in state; no Independent/3rd party candidate80.4
Total1807100.0
264) Senate Independent/third party 2 -candidate name - vote outside state of IW (OSSINM2)
265) Senate Independent/third party 2 - Candidate code - vote outside state of IW - 08 Third party or Independent Senate candidate -- 2nd nonincumbent; 96 No race in state; no Independent/3rd party candidate; no second Independent/3rd party candidate; 99. R voted in another district but not another state; 00. R did not vote outside state of IW; Washington DC (OSINDCD2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071.1410.48
266) Senate Independent/third party 2 - candidate gender - vote outside state of IW [9 - No race in state; no Independent/3rd party candidate; no second Independent/3rd party candidate. 0 - R did not vote outside state of IW; R voted in another district but not another state; Washington DC] (OSINDG2)
 TOTAL%
0) 0179799.4
2) Female10.1
9) 990.5
Total1807100.0
267) Post section timing - section A - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSATIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.4546.96
268) Post section timing - section B - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSBTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.5946.92
269) Post section timing - section C - 999.99 NA - 000.00 No post IW (PSCTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.8146.97
270) Post section timing - section D - 999.99 NA - 000.00 No post IW (PSDTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.7746.92
271) Post section timing - section E - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSETIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.8346.99
272) Post section timing - section F - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSFTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.4746.96
273) Post section timing - section G - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSGTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076.1546.96
274) Post section timing - section H - 999.99 NA; 000.00 Administered in pre; no post IW (PSHTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.7147.00
275) Post section timing - section J - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSJTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076.6146.89
276) Post section timing - section K - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSKTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180710.5147.39
277) Post section timing - section L - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSLTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.8346.95
278) Post section timing - section M - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSMTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.4446.96
279) Post section timing - section N - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSNTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.7746.95
280) Post section timing - section P - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSPTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.4846.96
281) Post section timing - section Q - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSQTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18075.0546.91
282) Post section timing - section R - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSRTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076.4546.88
283) Post section timing - section S - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSSTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.3346.93
284) Post section timing - section T - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSTTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.5946.96
285) Post section timing - section V - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSVTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.0346.98
286) Post section timing - section Y - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSYTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.4946.96
287) Post section timing - section Z - 999.99 NA; 000.00 No post IW (PSZTIME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.0357.45
288) Post: Wrong CD administered (preloaded) (PSWRNGCD)
 TOTAL%
0) No misidentification of CD155385.9
1) Wrong CD identified30.2
9) No post IW25113.9
Total1807100.0
289) Post: Type of error in preload (TEPRLOAD)
 TOTAL%
0) No error in preload155085.8
1) Wrong Senate type race preloaded (WV, 3 cases)30.2
2) Wrong CD30.2
9) No post IW25113.9
Total1807100.0
290) Post: Flag - randomization failure in post admin (FPRNFAIL)
 TOTAL%
0) No post randomization failure105158.2
1) Post randomization failure in at least a portion of the interview50427.9
9) No post IW25213.9
Total1807100.0
291) Some people don't pay much attention to political campaigns. How about you? Would you say that you have been very much interested, somewhat interested or not much interested in the political campaigns so far this year? (ATTNCAMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Very much interested52529.1
3) Somewhat interested88649.0
5) Not much interested39621.9
Total1807100.0
292) Generally speaking, would you say that you personally care a good deal who wins the presidential election this fall, or that you don't care very much who wins? (CAREPLEC)
 TOTAL%
1) Care a good deal140277.6
3) Don't care very much39722.0
8) Don't know80.4
Total1807100.0
293) In 1996 Bill Clinton ran on the Democratic ticket against Bob Dole for the Republicans, and Ross Perot as an Independent candidate. Do you remember for sure whether or not you voted in that election? (VOTEN96)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, voted126470.0
5) No, didn't vote53029.3
8) Don't know120.7
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
294) (If voted in 1996) Which one did you vote for? (WHOIN96)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP54330.0
1) Bill Clinton66536.8
3) Bob Dole40822.6
5) Ross Perot1387.6
7) Other (specify)271.5
8) Don't know90.5
9) Refused170.9
Total1807100.0
295) Is there anything in particular about Vice President Al Gore that might make you want to vote for him? (LIKEGORE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes91250.5
5) No87848.6
8) Don't know130.7
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
296) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about Gore: Mention 1 - Gore 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] (GOREP1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807384.52841.52
297) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about Gore: Mention 2- Gore 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] (GOREP2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807228.14369.25
298) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about Gore: Mention 3- Gore 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] (GOREP3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807152.34324.14
299) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about Gore: Mention 4- Gore 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] (GOREP4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180784.65252.81
300) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about Gore: Mention 5- Gore 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] (GOREP5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180747.40194.99
301) Is there anything in particular about Al Gore that might make you want to vote against him? (DLIKGORE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes86047.6
5) No93451.7
8) Don't know100.6
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
302) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Gore: Mention 1 - Gore 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] (GOREN1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807367.89989.14
303) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Gore: Mention 2- Gore 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] (GOREN2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807183.58322.34
304) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Gore: Mention 3- Gore 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] (GOREN3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807101.30260.43
305) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Gore: Mention 4- Gore 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] (GOREN4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180753.06200.50
306) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Gore: Mention 5- Gore 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] (GOREN5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180724.96137.23
307) Is there anything in particular about Texas Governor George W. Bush that might make you want to vote for him? (LIKEBUSH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes82245.5
5) No97053.7
8) Don't know130.7
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
308) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about GW Bush: Mention 1 - Bush 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] (BUSHP1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807342.14789.58
309) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about GW Bush: Mention 2- Bush 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] (BUSHP2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807198.86342.68
310) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about GW Bush: Mention 3- Bush 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] (BUSHP3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807116.29285.42
311) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about GW Bush: Mention 4- Bush 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] (BUSHP4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180765.37220.95
312) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about GW Bush: Mention 5- Bush 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] (BUSHP5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180738.41174.81
313) Is there anything in particular about George W. Bush that might make you want to vote against him? (DLIKBUSH)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes88549.0
5) No89949.8
8) Don't know201.1
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
314) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about GW Bush: Mention 1 - Bush 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] (BUSHN1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807354.86782.64
315) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about GW Bush: Mention 2 - Bush 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] (BUSHN2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807209.68365.43
316) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about GW Bush: Mention 3 - Bush 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] (BUSHN3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807125.93306.14
317) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about GW Bush: Mention 4 - Bush 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] (BUSHN4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180767.53236.16
318) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about GW Bush: Mention 5 - Bush 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] (BUSHN5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180733.97165.77
319) How many days in the past week did you watch the national network news on TV? (DAYSNEWS)
 TOTAL%
0) None48326.7
1) One day1659.1
2) Two days20111.1
3) Three days1799.9
4) Four days995.5
5) Five days1357.5
6) Six days271.5
7) Every day51528.5
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
320) How much attention do you pay to news on national news shows about the campaign for President - a great deal, quite a bit, some, very little, or none? (ATTNNEWS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP48626.9
1) A great deal23513.0
2) Quite a bit36420.1
3) Some51328.4
4) Very little19010.5
5) None191.1
Total1807100.0
321) How many days in the past week did you watch the local TV news shows such as Eyewitness News or Action News in the late afternoon or early-evening? (EARLNEWS)
 TOTAL%
0) None56231.1
1) One day1106.1
2) Two days1769.7
3) Three days1407.7
4) Four days1156.4
5) Five days1639.0
6) Six days221.2
7) Every day51928.7
Total1807100.0
322) How many days in the past week did you watch the local TV news shows in the late evening? (LATENEWS)
 TOTAL%
0) None72740.2
1) One day1307.2
2) Two days18210.1
3) Three days1578.7
4) Four days1065.9
5) Five days1277.0
6) Six days392.2
7) Every day33818.7
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
323) How much attention do you pay to news on local news shows about the campaign for President -- a great deal, quite a bit, some, very little, or none? (ATTLNEWS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP32718.1
1) A great deal19210.6
2) Quite a bit31617.5
3) Some55830.9
4) Very little34719.2
5) None673.7
Total1807100.0
324) Do you have either cable or satellite television? (CABSATLL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes141878.5
5) No38921.5
Total1807100.0
325) How many days in the past week did you read a daily newspaper? (READPAPR)
 TOTAL%
0) None46825.9
1) One day21612.0
2) Two days18110.0
3) Three days1307.2
4) Four days744.1
5) Five days925.1
6) Six days362.0
7) Every day61033.8
Total1807100.0
326) Did you read about the campaign in any newspaper? (READCAMP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP46825.9
1) Yes79043.7
5) No54830.3
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
327) How much attention do you pay to newspaper articles about the campaign for President - a great deal, quite a bit, some, very little, or none? (ATTNEWSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101756.3
1) A great deal1216.7
2) Quite a bit20211.2
3) Some35219.5
4) Very little1075.9
5) None80.4
Total1807100.0
328) Do you recall seeing any ads for political candidates on television this fall? (TVADS)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes137776.2
5) No42723.6
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
329) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bill Clinton is handling his job as President? (CLINAP)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve117765.1
5) Disapprove56531.3
8) Don't know553.0
9) Refused100.6
Total1807100.0
330) Strength of R's approval/disapproval for the way Bill Clinton is handling his job as President (CLINTST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP653.6
1) Strongly114563.4
5) Not strongly58732.5
8) Don't know80.4
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
331) Summary approval/disapproval for the way Bill Clinton is handling his job (CLINTSD)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve strongly74541.2
2) Approve not strongly42523.5
4) Disapprove not strongly1629.0
5) Disapprove strongly40022.1
8) Don't know633.5
9) Refused120.7
Total1807100.0
332) As you know, representatives to Congress in Washington are being chosen in this election from congressional districts all around the country. How much would you say that you personally care about the way the election to the U.S. House of Representatives comes out: do you care very much, pretty much, not very much or not at all? (HSECARE)
 TOTAL%
1) Very much50127.7
2) Pretty much66937.0
3) Not very much47526.3
4) Not at all1558.6
8) Don't know70.4
Total1807100.0
333) Do you happen to remember the names of the candidates for Congress -- that is, for the House of Representatives in Washington -- who are running in the November election from this district? (HSECAN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes52629.1
5) No127770.7
8) Don't know40.2
Total1807100.0
334) If R recalls names of House candidates: Who are they? 1st Recalled House candidate name [31. Democratic candidate in open race; 32. Republican candidate in open race; 33. Democratic incumbent; 34 Republican incumbent; 35 Democratic challenger; 36 Republican challenger; 97 Name not on candidate list.] (HCNAME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180718.5233.59
335) If R recalls names of House candidates: What is [NAME'S] party? Recalled party of first recalled candidate (HCPARTY)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP128170.9
1) Democrat24513.6
2) Republican23813.2
7) Other party201.1
8) Don't know231.3
Total1807100.0
336) If R recalls names of House candidates: Who were they? Actual party - 1st recalled candidate (HCPARTYA)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP128170.9
1) Democrat1186.5
2) Republican1598.8
7) Other party23412.9
8) Don't know150.8
Total1807100.0
337) If R recalls names of House candidates: Who were they? What is [NAME'S] party? 1st recall accuracy; [0 INAP; 1 Valid candidate name given and correct party associated with name; 2. Valid candidate name given but incorrect party associated with name; 3. Valid candidate name given, Don't know or NA for party associated with name; 4. Invalid candidate name given with any mention of party associated with name; 5. Invalid candidate name given with Don't know or NA for party associated with name; 6. No candidate name given (Don't know or NA) -- any party mention; 7. No candidate name given (Don't know) -- Don't know or NA for party; 9 No answer] (HCPARAC)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP128170.9
1) +NM, +PTY24113.3
2) +NM, -PTY251.4
3) +NM, Don't know PT110.6
4) -NM, PTY22212.3
5) -NM, Don't know PT120.7
6) No candidate150.8
Total1807100.0
338) If R recalls names of House candidates: Who are they? 2nd Recalled House candidate name [31. Democratic candidate in open race; 32. Republican candidate in open race; 33. Democratic incumbent; 34. Republican incumbent; 35. Democratic challenger; 36. Republican challenger; 97. Name not on candidate list.] (HSECAN2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180712.7031.32
339) If R recalls names of House candidates: What is [NAME'S] party? Recalled party of second recalled candidate (HCPARTY2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP152184.2
1) Democrat1216.7
2) Republican1206.6
7) Other party351.9
8) Don't know100.6
Total1807100.0
340) If R recalls names of House candidates: Who were they? Actual party - 2nd recalled candidate (HCPARR2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP152084.1
1) Democrat452.5
2) Republican341.9
7) Other party1417.8
8) Don't know673.7
Total1807100.0
341) If R recalls names of House candidates: Who were they? What is [NAME'S] party? 2nd Recall accuracy; [0. INAP; 1. Valid candidate name given and correct party associated with name; 2. Valid candidate name given but incorrect party associated with name; 3. Valid candidate name given, Don't know or NA for party associated with name; 4. Invalid candidate name given with any mention of party associated with name; 5. Invalid candidate name given with Don't know or NA for party associated with name; 6. No candidate name given (Don't know or NA) -- any party mention; 7. No candidate name given (Don't know) -- Don't know or NA for party; 9. No answer] (HCPARAC2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP152084.1
1) +NM, +PTY683.8
2) +NM, -PTY90.5
3) +NM, Don't know PT20.1
4) -NM, PTY1327.3
5) -NM, Don't know PT90.5
6) No candidate673.7
Total1807100.0
342) If R recalls names of House candidates: Who are they? 3rd Recalled House candidate name [31. Democratic candidate in open race; 32. Republican candidate in open race; 33. Democratic incumbent; 34. Republican incumbent; 35. Democratic challenger; 36. Republican challenger; 97. Name not on candidate list.] (HSECAN3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.9819.04
343) If R recalls names of House candidates: What is [NAME'S] party? Recalled party of third recalled candidate (HCPART3)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP173295.8
1) Democrat281.5
2) Republican140.8
7) Other party311.7
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
344) IF R recalls names of House candidates: who were they? Actual party - 3rd recalled candidate (HCPARTR3)
 TOTAL%
0) Know name and DK/NA party; NA/RF172895.6
1) Democratic candidate20.1
2) Republican candidate60.3
7) Name given not on candidate list382.1
8) Don't know name but know party331.8
Total1807100.0
345) If R recalls names of House candidates: Who were they? What is [NAME'S] party? 3rd Recall accuracy; [0. INAP; 1. Valid candidate name given and correct party associated with name; 2. Valid candidate name given but incorrect party associated with name; 3. Valid candidate name given, Don't know or NA for party associated with name; 4 Invalid candidate name given with any mention of party associated with name; 5 Invalid candidate name given with Don't know or NA for party associated with name; 6 No candidate name given (Don't know or NA) -- any party mention; 7 No candidate name given (Don't know) -- Don't know or NA for party; 9 No answer] (HCPARTC3)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP172895.6
1) +NM, +PTY70.4
2) +NM, -PTY10.1
4) -NM, PTY321.8
5) -NM, Don't know PT60.3
6) No candidate331.8
Total1807100.0
346) Do you approve or disapprove of the way the U.S. Congress has been handling its job? (CONGJAPP)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve93351.6
5) Disapprove61734.1
8) Don't know24613.6
9) Refused110.6
Total1807100.0
347) R's strength of approval/disapproval of the way Congress has been handling its job (CONGJSAP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25714.2
1) Strongly60333.4
5) Not strongly94752.4
Total1807100.0
348) Summary of R's approval/disapproval of the way Congress has been handling its job (CONGAPSU)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve strongly28515.8
2) Approve not strongly64835.9
4) Disapprove not strongly29916.5
5) Disapprove not strongly31817.6
8) Don't know24613.6
9) Refused110.6
Total1807100.0
349) Thermometer rating: Bill Clinton [997 R doesn't recognize name; 998 Don't know where to rate; can't judge; 999 No answer, refused] (CLINTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180762.2685.01
350) Thermometer rating: Al Gore [997 R doesn't recognize name; 998 Don't know where to rate; can't judge; 999 No answer, refused] (GORETHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180774.74128.49
351) Thermometer rating: George W. Bush [997 R doesn't recognize name; 998 Don't know where to rate; can't judge; 999 No answer, refused] (BUSHTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180780.12150.41
352) Thermometer rating: Pat Buchanan [997 R doesn't recognize name; 998 Don't know where to rate; can't judge; 999 No answer, refused] (BUCHTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807209.63366.93
353) Thermometer rating: Ralph Nader [997 R doesn't recognize name; 998 Don't know where to rate; can't judge; 999 No answer, refused] (NADRTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807306.75419.56
354) Thermometer rating: John McCain [997 R doesn't recognize name; 998 Don't know where to rate; can't judge; 999 No answer, refused] (MCCNTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807256.56382.87
355) Thermometer rating: Bill Bradley [997 R doesn't recognize name; 998 Don't know where to rate; can't judge; 999 No answer, refused] (BRDLTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807318.15422.95
356) Thermometer rating: Joseph Lieberman [997 R doesn't recognize name; 998 Don't Know where to rate; can't judge; 999 No answer, refused] (LBRMTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807312.36418.44
357) Thermometer rating: Dick Cheney [997 R doesn't recognize name; 998 Don't know where to rate; can't judge; 999 No answer, refused] (CHNYTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807282.44402.61
358) Thermometer rating: Hillary Clinton [997 R doesn't recognize name; 998 Don't know where to rate; can't judge; 999 No answer, refused] (HLRYTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180766.77122.74
359) Thermometer rating: Democratic Party [997 R doesn't recognize name; 998 Don't know where to rate; can't judge; 999 No answer, refused] (DEMSTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180789.59168.75
360) Thermometer rating: Republican Party[997 R doesn't recognize name; 998 Don't know where to rate; can't judge; 999 No answer, refused] (REPTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180788.16178.70
361) Thermometer rating: Reform Party[997 R doesn't recognize name; 998 Don't know where to rate; can't judge; 999 No answer, refused] (REFTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807288.65417.91
362) Thermometer rating: Political parties in general [997 R doesn't recognize name; 998 Don't know where to rate; can't judge; 999 No answer, refused] (PRTYTHER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807107.94221.89
363) Is there anything in particular that you like about the Democratic Party? (DEMLIKE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes101856.3
5) No76642.4
8) Don't know201.1
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
364) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about Democratic Party: Mention 1 - Democrat 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (DEM_1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807505.55717.16
365) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about Democratic Party: Mention 2 - Democrat 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (DEM_2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807309.47467.97
366) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about Democratic Party: Mention 3 - Democrat 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (DEM_3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807166.41367.59
367) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about Democratic Party: Mention 4 - Democrat 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (DEM_4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180785.90279.13
368) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about Democratic Party: Mention 5 - Democrat 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (DEM_5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180738.16191.85
369) Is there anything in particular that you don't like about the Democratic Party? (DEMDLIKE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes78243.3
5) No99655.1
8) Don't know251.4
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
370) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Democratic Party: Mention 1 - Democrat 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (DEM1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807330.16693.50
371) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Democratic Party: Mention 2 - Democrat 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (DEM2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807195.67375.67
372) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Democratic Party: Mention 3 - Democrat 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (DEM3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180797.34287.46
373) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Democratic Party: Mention 4 - Democrat 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (DEM4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180740.44185.01
374) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Democratic Party: Mention 5 - Democrat 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (DEM5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180723.47148.28
375) Is there anything in particular that you like about the Republican Party? (REPLIKE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes80844.7
5) No97554.0
8) Don't know201.1
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
376) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about Republican Party: Mention 1 - Republican 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (REP_1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807393.02807.65
377) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about Republican Party: Mention 2 - Republican 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (REP_2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807235.14450.29
378) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about Republican Party: Mention 3 - Republican 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (REP_3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807127.92320.20
379) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R likes about Republican Party: Mention 4 - Republican 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (REP_4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180767.21329.08
380) (What is that?) if R says there is anything R likes about Republican Party: Mention 5 - Republican 'likes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (REP_5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180727.94160.30
381) Is there anything in particular that you don't like about the Republican Party? (REPDLIKE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes91550.6
5) No86748.0
8) Don't know211.2
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
382) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Republican Party: Mention 1 - Republican 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (REP1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807454.47775.08
383) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Republican Party: Mention 2 - Republican 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (REP2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807270.60452.19
384) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Republican Party: Mention 3 - Republican 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (REP3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807135.86346.20
385) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Republican Party: Mention 4 - Republican 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (REP4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180769.83259.35
386) (What is that?) If R says there is anything R dislikes about Republican Party: Mention 5 - Republican 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] 0 INAP; 8999 Other Misc; 9001 R has been influenced by spouse; 9002 R has been influenced by someone else; 9995 NA; 9998 Don't know; 9999 Refused (REP5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180730.16171.15
387) Do you think it is better when one party controls both the presidency and Congress, better when control is split between the Democrats and Republicans, or doesn't it matter? (DIVGOVPR)
 TOTAL%
1) Better when one party controls both42023.2
3) Better when control is split92651.2
5) It doesn't matter42023.2
8) Don't know382.1
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
388) We are interested in how people are getting along financially these days. Would you say that you (and your family) are better off, worse off, or just about the same financially as you were a year ago? (LYRHOW)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP88048.7
1) Better31217.3
3) Worse1307.2
5) The same48226.7
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
389) (Much better or somewhat better?) If R says R is better off financially now than a year ago (LYRBTTR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP149582.7
1) Much better1176.5
5) Somewhat better19410.7
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
390) (Much worse or somewhat worse?) If R says R is worse off financially now than a year ago (LYRWRSE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP167792.8
1) Much worse412.3
5) Somewhat worse894.9
Total1807100.0
391) We are interested in how people are getting along financially these days. Would you say that you (and your family) are better off, worse off, or just about the same financially as you were a year ago? (ECONSUMM)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP88048.7
1) Much better1176.5
2) Somewhat better19410.7
3) Same48226.7
4) Somewhat worse894.9
5) Much worse412.3
8) Don't know40.2
Total1807100.0
392) In the past year did you (or anyone in your family) put off medical or dental treatment because you didn't have the money? (MEDDELAY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP88048.7
1) Yes27815.4
5) No64935.9
Total1807100.0
393) Now looking ahead, do you think that a year from now you (and your family) will be better off financially, worse off, or just about the same as now? (EXPECT1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP88048.7
1) Better36920.4
3) Worse532.9
5) The same47926.5
8) Don't know261.4
Total1807100.0
394) (Much better or somewhat better?) If R says R expects to be better off financially one year from now (HOWBTTR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP143879.6
1) Much better1176.5
5) Somewhat better25113.9
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
395) (Much worse or somewhat worse?) If R says R expects to be worse off financially one year FROM NOW (HOWWORSE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP175497.1
1) Much worse181.0
5) Somewhat worse331.8
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
396) Now looking ahead, do you think that a year from now you (and your family) will be better off financially, worse off, or just about the same as now? (ECONNYR)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP90650.1
1) Much better1176.5
2) Somewhat better25113.9
3) Same47926.5
4) Somewhat worse331.8
5) Much worse181.0
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
397) (Think about Al Gore.) Has Al Gore (because of the kind of person he is, or because of something he has done) -- ever made you feel: Angry? (GOREANG)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes52429.0
5) No127270.4
8) Don't know90.5
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
398) (If yes, Gore has made R angry) How often would you say you've felt angry -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (GOREANG2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP128371.0
1) Very often945.2
2) Fairly often1025.6
3) Occasionally22112.2
4) Rarely1075.9
Total1807100.0
399) (Think about Al Gore.) Has Al Gore (because of the kind of person he is, or because of something he has done) -- ever made you feel: Hopeful? (GOREHOPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes85347.2
5) No93451.7
8) Don't know181.0
9) REFUSED20.1
Total1807100.0
400) (If yes, Gore has made R hopeful) How often would you say you've felt hopeful -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (GOREHOP2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP95452.8
1) Very often1417.8
2) Fairly often25414.1
3) Occasionally37921.0
4) Rarely774.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
401) (Think about Al Gore.) Has Al Gore (because of the kind of person he is, or because of something he has done) -- ever made you feel: Afraid? (GOREAFR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes33318.4
5) No146280.9
8) Don't know100.6
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
402) (If yes, Gore has made R afraid) How often would you say you've felt afraid -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (GOREAFR2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP147481.6
1) Very often734.0
2) Fairly often744.1
3) Occasionally1347.4
4) Rarely522.9
Total1807100.0
403) (Think about Al Gore.) Has Al Gore (because of the kind of person he is, or because of something he has done) -- ever made you feel: Proud? (GOREPRD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes60833.6
5) No117465.0
8) Don't know231.3
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
404) (If yes, Gore has made R proud) How often would you say you've felt proud -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (GOREPRD2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP119966.4
1) Very often1116.1
2) Fairly often19811.0
3) Occasionally25013.8
4) Rarely482.7
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
405) (Think about George W. Bush.) Has George W. Bush (because of the kind of person he is, or because of something he has done) -- ever made you feel: Angry? (BUSHANG)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes48727.0
5) No130372.1
8) Don't know140.8
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
406) (If yes, George W. Bush has made R angry) How often would you say you've felt angry -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (BUSHANG2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP132073.0
1) Very often794.4
2) Fairly often975.4
3) Occasionally20911.6
4) Rarely1015.6
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
407) (Think about George W. Bush.) Has George W. Bush (because of the kind of person he is, or because of something he has done) -- ever made you feel: Hopeful? (BUSHHOPE)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes77442.8
5) No101456.1
8) Don't know170.9
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
408) (If yes, George W. Bush has made R hopeful) How often would you say you've felt hopeful -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (BUSHHOP2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP103357.2
1) Very often1246.9
2) Fairly often22712.6
3) Occasionally34819.3
4) Rarely744.1
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
409) (Think about George W. Bush.) Has George W. Bush (because of the kind of person he is, or because of something he has done) -- ever made you feel: Afraid? (BUSHAFR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes41823.1
5) No137476.0
8) Don't know130.7
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
410) (If yes, George W. Bush has made R afraid) How often would you say you've felt afraid -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (BUSHAFR2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP138976.9
1) Very often734.0
2) Fairly often935.1
3) Occasionally1769.7
4) Rarely754.2
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
411) (Think about George W. Bush.) Has George W. Bush (because of the kind of person he is, or because of something he has done) -- ever made you feel: Proud? (BUSHPRD)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes54230.0
5) No123968.6
8) Don't know241.3
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
412) (If yes, George W. Bush has made R proud) How often would you say you've felt proud -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (BUSHPRD2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP126570.0
1) Very often965.3
2) Fairly often1488.2
3) Occasionally25013.8
4) Rarely462.5
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
413) (Think about Pat Buchanan.) Has Pat Buchanan (because of the kind of person he is, or because of something he has done) -- ever made you feel: Angry? (BUCHANG)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP103757.4
1) Yes19710.9
5) No50527.9
8) Don't know673.7
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
414) (If yes, Buchanan has made R angry) How often would you say you've felt angry -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (BUCHANG2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP161089.1
1) Very often532.9
2) Fairly often402.2
3) Occasionally824.5
4) Rarely221.2
Total1807100.0
415) (Think about Pat Buchanan.) Has Pat Buchanan (because of the kind of person he is, or because of something he has done) -- ever made you feel: Hopeful? (BUCHHOPE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP103757.4
1) Yes1146.3
5) No58832.5
8) Don't know673.7
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
416) (If yes, Buchanan has made R hopeful) How often would you say you've felt hopeful -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (BUCHHPE2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP169393.7
1) Very often100.6
2) Fairly often170.9
3) Occasionally613.4
4) Rarely261.4
Total1807100.0
417) (Think about Pat Buchanan.) Has Pat Buchanan (because of the kind of person he is, or because of something he has done) -- ever made you feel: Afraid? (BUCHAFR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP103757.4
1) Yes1538.5
5) No55130.5
8) Don't know653.6
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
418) (If yes, Buchanan has made R afraid) How often would you say you've felt afraid -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (BUCHAFR2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP165491.5
1) Very often462.5
2) Fairly often341.9
3) Occasionally512.8
4) Rarely221.2
Total1807100.0
419) (Think about Pat Buchanan.) Has Pat Buchanan (because of the kind of person he is, or because of something he has done) -- ever made you feel: Proud? (BUCHPRD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP103757.4
1) Yes784.3
5) No62334.5
8) Don't know683.8
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
420) (If yes, Buchanan has made R proud) How often would you say you've felt proud -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (BUCHPRD2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP172995.7
1) Very often80.4
2) Fairly often231.3
3) Occasionally331.8
4) Rarely140.8
Total1807100.0
421) What do you think are the most important problems facing this country? Mention 1 - most important problem [See note 2 in summary] 0 INAP; 991 No issues; 992 No campaign in district; 995 NA; 998 Don't know, 999 Refused (IMPPROB1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807146.77244.48
422) What do you think are the most important problems facing this country? Mention 2 - most important problem [See note 2 in summary] 0 INAP; 991 No issues; 992 No campaign in district; 995 NA; 998 Don't know, 999 Refused (IMPPROB2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807106.26203.20
423) What do you think are the most important problems facing this country? Mention 3 - most important problem [See note 2 in summary] 0 INAP; 991 No issues; 992 No campaign in district; 995 NA; 998 Don't know, 999 Refused (IMPPROB3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180783.47190.79
424) What do you think are the most important problems facing this country? Mention 4 - most important problem [See note 2 in summary ] 0 INAP; 991 No issues; 992 No campaign in district; 995 NA; 998 Don't know, 999 Refused (IMPPROB4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180754.48158.02
425) Interviewer checkpoint: Number of important problems mentioned by R [if unsure whether one problem or more than one problem code more than 1] (MNTCHECK)
 TOTAL%
0) R has not mentioned any problems311.7
1) R has mentioned only one problem1679.2
2) R has mentioned 2or more problems70739.1
9) Refused90249.9
Total1807100.0
426) (If R has mentioned 2 or more problems) Of those you've mentioned, what would you say is the single most important problem the country faces? (MIPCHOIC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807134.82223.45
427) (If R has mentioned any problem) How good a job is the government in Washington doing in dealing with this problem - a good job, only fair, or a poor job? (MIPGVTPR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94452.2
1) A good job844.6
3) Only fair35819.8
5) A poor job41122.7
8) Don't know90.5
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
428) (If R has mentioned any problem) Which political party do you think would be most likely to get the government to do a better job in dealing with this problem - the Republicans, the Democrats, or wouldn't there be much difference between them? (MIPPRTY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94452.2
1) Republicans20111.1
3) Democrats23713.1
5) There wouldn't be much difference between them38221.1
7) Neither party261.4
8) Don't know170.9
Total1807100.0
429) We hear a lot of talk these days about liberals and conservatives. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? [Interview self placement on liberal conservative scale] (POLVIEW)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much1075.9
1) Extremely liberal90.5
2) Liberal291.6
3) Slightly liberal482.7
4) Moderate; middle of the road1256.9
5) Slightly conservative653.6
6) Conservative683.8
7) Extremely conservative110.6
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused, NA, INAP134174.2
Total1807100.0
430) When it comes to politics, do you usually think of yourself as extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal; moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, extremely conservative, or haven't you thought much about this? (POLVWPH)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much774.3
1) Extremely liberal80.4
2) Liberal482.7
3) Slightly liberal372.0
4) Moderate; middle of the road905.0
5) Slightly conservative482.7
6) Conservative724.0
7) Extremely conservative150.8
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused, NA, INAP140777.9
Total1807100.0
431) Liberal/conservative self placement summary [combines both telephone and face to face interview variables] (POLVWTO)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much18410.2
1) Extremely liberal170.9
2) Liberal774.3
3) Slightly liberal854.7
4) Moderate; middle of the road21511.9
5) Slightly conservative1136.3
6) Conservative1407.7
7) Extremely conservative261.4
8) Don't know90.5
9) Refused, NA, INAP94152.1
Total1807100.0
432) (If R is moderate, don't know or haven't thought on the liberal-conservative self-placement scale) If you had to choose, would you consider yourself a liberal or a conservative? (POLVWHC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP139977.4
1) Liberal1236.8
3) Conservative1749.6
5) Moderate512.8
7) R refuses to choose522.9
8) Don't know80.4
Total1807100.0
433) Liberal/conservative self placement summary [combines both telephone and face to face interview variables and collapses 7pt lib/con scale into a 3category self-placement scale] (POLVWCO)
 TOTAL%
1) Liberal30216.7
3) Moderate512.8
5) Conservative45325.1
7) Refused to choose522.9
8) Don't know80.4
9) NA/Refused94152.1
Total1807100.0
434) Self-placement on liberal-conservative branching [R selected for branching version of lib-con series] (LIBCONBR)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much31417.4
1) A Liberal1468.1
3) A conservative22912.7
5) A moderate21612.0
7) Neither291.6
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused; NA; INAP86948.1
Total1807100.0
435) If R selected for branching version of lib-con series and if self-placement is don't know/neither/moderate/no thought (LIBCOBR2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP124468.8
1) Liberal1437.9
3) Conservative24113.3
5) Moderate583.2
7) Refuses to choose1116.1
8) Don't know100.6
Total1807100.0
436) If R selected for branching version of lib-con series and if self-placement is liberal (LIBERAL)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP166191.9
1) Strong liberal653.6
5) Not very strong liberal794.4
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
437) If R selected for branching version of lib-con series and if self-placement is conservative (CONSERV)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP157887.3
1) Strong conservative1196.6
5) Not very strong conservative1055.8
8) Don't know50.3
Total1807100.0
438) Both 7-point scale and branching liberal-conservative series (SPLIBCN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA10.1
1) Scale 1 branching: Strong liberal824.5
2) Scale 2 branching: Not strong liberal1588.7
3) Scale 3 had to choose liberal/branching: had to choose liberal35119.4
4) Scale 4 had to choose moderate/branching: had to choose moderate1096.0
5) Scale 5 had to choose conserv/branching: had to choose conservative52829.2
6) Scale 6 branching: not strong conservative25013.8
7) Scale 7 branching: strong conservative1458.0
8) Don't know181.0
9) Refuses to choose1659.1
Total1807100.0
439) If FTF mode: Both 7-point scale and branching liberal-conservative series (LIBCNFTF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA80144.3
1) Scale 1 branching: Strong liberal512.8
2) Scale 2 branching: Not strong liberal774.3
3) Scale 3 had to choose liberal/branching: Had to choose liberal21211.7
4) Scale 4 had to choose moderate/branching: Had to choose moderate573.2
5) Scale 5 had to choose conservative/branching: Had to choose conservative31417.4
6) Scale 6 branching: Not strong conservative1297.1
7) Scale 7 branching: Strong conservative774.3
8) Don't know90.5
9) Refuses to choose804.4
Total1807100.0
440) If in phone mode: Both 7-point scale and branching liberal-conservative series (LIBCONPH)
 TOTAL%
0) NA100755.7
1) Scale 1 branching: Strong liberal311.7
2) Scale 2 branching: Not strong liberal814.5
3) Scale 3 had to choose liberal/branching: Had to choose liberal1397.7
4) Scale 4 had to choose moderate/branching: Had to choose moderate522.9
5) Scale 5 had to choose conserv/branching: Had to choose conservative21411.8
6) Scale 6 branching: Not strong conservative1216.7
7) Scale 7 branching: Strong conservative683.8
8) Don't know90.5
9) Refuses to choose854.7
Total1807100.0
441) Both 7-point scale and branching liberal-conservative series (LIBCONSU)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP10.1
1) Liberal59132.7
3) Moderate1096.0
5) Conservative92351.1
7) Refused to choose1659.1
8) Don't know181.0
Total1807100.0
442) [If R selected for 7-point scale version of liberal-conservative series: FTF interview] WHERE WOULD you Place Bill Clinton on this scale? (CLINSC)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP133974.1
1) Extremely liberal784.3
2) Liberal1206.6
3) Slightly liberal915.0
4) Moderate; middle of the road854.7
5) Slightly conservative301.7
6) Conservative311.7
7) Extremely conservative40.2
8) Don't know291.6
Total1807100.0
443) [If R selected for 7-point scale version of liberal-conservative series: Telephone interview] What about Bill Clinton? Do you think he is extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative? (CLINSC2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP140777.9
1) Extremely liberal764.2
2) Liberal1065.9
3) Slightly liberal553.0
4) Moderate; middle of the road854.7
5) Slightly conservative100.6
6) Conservative241.3
7) Extremely conservative40.2
8) Don't know382.1
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
444) [If R selected for 7-point scale version of liberal-conservative series: Combined FTF/telephone interview] where would you place Bill Clinton on this scale? (CLINSC3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071.592.15
445) [If R selected for branching version of liberal-conservative series] IS Bill Clinton a liberal, conservative, or a moderate? (CLINLCBR)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP86848.0
1) Liberal43424.0
2) Conservative784.3
3) Moderate28515.8
8) Don't know1397.7
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
446) [If R selected for branching version of liberal-conservative series and if R says Clinton is a liberal] would you call Bill Clinton a strong liberal or not a very strong liberal? (CLINLIB)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP137376.0
1) Strong liberal28015.5
5) Not very strong liberal1508.3
8) Don't know40.2
Total1807100.0
447) [If R selected for branching version of liberal-conservative series and if R says Clinton is a conservative] would you call Bill Clinton a strong conservative or a not VERY strong conservative? (CLINCON)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP172995.7
1) Strong conservative452.5
5) Not very strong conservative321.8
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
448) [If R is selected for branching version of liberal-conservative series: summary] (CLINSUM5)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP86848.0
1) Strong liberal28015.5
2) Not very strong liberal1548.5
3) Moderate28515.8
4) Not very strong conservative331.8
5) Strong conservative452.5
8) Don't know1397.7
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
449) [Both 7-point scale and branching liberal-conservative series: Summary] 7-point scale FTF: Where would you place Bill Clinton on this scale? 7-Point scale phone: What bout Bill Clinton? Do you think he is extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative? Branching (FTF and phone): What about Bill Clinton? Is Bill Clinton a liberal, a conservative, or a moderate? Would you call Bill Clinton a strong liberal/conservative or a not very strong liberal/conservative? (CLINSUM7)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Strong liberal43424.0
2) Scale 2 branching: Not very strong liberal38021.0
3) Scale 3,4,5; Branching: moderate64135.5
4) Scale 6; branching: Not very strong conservative884.9
5) Scale 7; branching: Strong conservative532.9
8) Don't know20611.4
9) Refused50.3
Total1807100.0
450) IF R selected for 7-point scale version of lib-con series: FTF: Where would you place Al Gore on this scale? (GORESC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA, INAP133974.1
1) Extremely liberal402.2
2) Liberal1317.2
3) Slightly liberal985.4
4) Moderate; middle of the road945.2
5) Slightly conservative402.2
6) Conservative251.4
7) Extremely conservative80.4
8) Don't know321.8
Total1807100.0
451) If R selected for 7-point scale version of lib-con series: telephone: What about Al Gore? (Do you think he is extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative?) (GORESC2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP140777.9
1) Extremely liberal351.9
2) Liberal985.4
3) Slightly liberal683.8
4) Moderate; middle of the road864.8
5) Slightly conservative191.1
6) Conservative321.8
7) Extremely conservative50.3
8) Don't know543.0
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
452) Summary: Combined FTF/phone 7pt-scale lib-con Gore placement (GORESC3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA, INAP93952.0
1) Extremely liberal754.2
2) Liberal22912.7
3) Slightly liberal1669.2
4) Moderate; middle of the road18010.0
5) Slightly conservative593.3
6) Conservative573.2
7) Extremely conservative130.7
8) Don't know864.8
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
453) If R selected for 7-point scale version of lib-con series: If Gore placement is not DON'T KNOW: FTF: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (GORELCFT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP137175.9
1) Very certain925.1
3) Pretty certain21011.6
5) Not very certain1347.4
Total1807100.0
454) If R selected for 7-point scale version of lib-con series: If Gore placement is not DON'T KNOW: Telephone: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (GORELCPH)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP146481.0
1) Very certain905.0
3) Pretty certain19010.5
5) Not very certain633.5
Total1807100.0
455) Combined FTF/telephone 7pt scale certainty-Gore placement (GORELCPL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA, INAP102856.9
1) Very certain18210.1
3) Pretty certain40022.1
5) Not very certain19710.9
Total1807100.0
456) If R: What about Al Gore? (Is Al Gore a liberal, a conservative, or a moderate?) (GOREBRSM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP86848.0
1) Liberal38621.4
2) Conservative1508.3
3) Moderate25414.1
8) Don't know1498.2
Total1807100.0
457) If R selected for branching version of lib-con series: If Gore placement is liberal: Would you call Al Gore a strong liberal or a not very strong liberal? (GORELIB)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP142178.6
1) Strong liberal25013.8
5) Not very strong liberal1307.2
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
458) If R selected for branching version of lib-con series: If Gore placement is conservative: Would you call Al Gore a strong conservative or a not very strong conservative? (GORECONS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP165791.7
1) Strong conservative894.9
5) Not very strong conservative583.2
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
459) Summary: 5pt lib-con Gore placement from branching series (GORESUM5)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP86848.0
1) Strong liberal25013.8
2) Not very strong liberal1367.5
3) Moderate25414.1
4) Not very strong conservative613.4
5) Strong conservative894.9
8) Don't know1498.2
Total1807100.0
460) Combined 5-point lib-con Gore placement from 7pt scale/branching (GORESUM7)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Strong liberal32518.0
2) Scale 2 branching: Not very strong liberal36520.2
3) Scale 3,4,5; Branching: moderate65936.5
4) Scale 6; branching: Not very strong conservative1186.5
5) Scale 7; branching: Strong conservative1025.6
8) Don't know23513.0
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
461) If R selected for branching version of lib-con series: If Gore placement is moderate/If strength of liberal/conservative placement is not DON'T KNOW: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (GORELCBR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP102656.8
1) Very certain22412.4
3) Pretty certain37320.6
5) Not very certain18310.1
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
462) Combined lib-con certainty - Gore placement from 7pt/branching (GOREBS7)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP24713.7
1) Very certain40622.5
3) Pretty certain77342.8
5) Not very certain38021.0
9) REFUSED10.1
Total1807100.0
463) If R selected for 7-point scale version of lib-con series: FTF: Where would you place George W. Bush on this scale? (BUSHSC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP133974.1
1) Extremely liberal80.4
2) Liberal231.3
3) Slightly liberal372.0
4) Moderate; middle of the road583.2
5) Slightly conservative1055.8
6) Conservative1649.1
7) Extremely conservative362.0
8) Don't know351.9
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
464) If R selected for 7-point scale version of lib-con series: Telephone: What about George W. Bush? (Do you think he is extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative?) (BUSHSC2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP140777.9
1) Extremely liberal60.3
2) Liberal321.8
3) Slightly liberal181.0
4) Moderate; middle of the road492.7
5) Slightly conservative613.4
6) Conservative1468.1
7) Extremely conservative351.9
8) Don't know512.8
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
465) Summary: Combined FTF/phone 7pt-scale lib-con GW Bush placement (BUSHSC3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP93952.0
1) Extremely liberal140.8
2) Liberal553.0
3) Slightly liberal553.0
4) Moderate; middle of the road1075.9
5) Slightly conservative1669.2
6) Conservative31017.2
7) Extremely conservative713.9
8) Don't know864.8
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
466) If R selected for 7-point scale version of lib-con series: If GW Bush placement is not DON'T KNOW: FTF: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (BUSHLCFT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP137676.1
1) Very certain935.1
3) Pretty certain20811.5
5) Not very certain1297.1
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
467) If R selected for 7-point scale version of lib-con series: If GW Bush placement is not DON'T KNOW: Telephone: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (BUSHLCPH)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP146080.8
1) Very certain1015.6
3) Pretty certain1759.7
5) Not very certain713.9
Total1807100.0
468) Combined FTF/phone 7pt scale certainty - GW Bush placement (BUSHLCPL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP102956.9
1) Very certain19410.7
3) Pretty certain38321.2
5) Not very certain20011.1
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
469) IF R selected for branching version of lib-con series: What about George W. Bush?(Is George W. Bush a liberal, a conservative, or a moderate?) (BUSHBRSM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP86848.0
1) Liberal1136.3
2) Conservative46425.7
3) Moderate20911.6
8) Don't know1518.4
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
470) If R selected for branching version of lib-con series: If GW Bush placement is liberal: Would you call George W. Bush a strong liberal or a not very strong liberal? (BUSHLIB)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP169493.7
1) STRONG LIBERAL703.9
5) NOT VERY STRONG LIBERAL432.4
Total1807100.0
471) If R selected for branching version of lib-con series: If GW Bush placement is conservative: Would you call George W. Bush a strong conservative or a not very strong conservative? (BUSHCONS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP134374.3
1) Strong conservative28715.9
5) Not very strong conservative1629.0
8) Don't know140.8
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
472) Summary: 5pt lib-con GW Bush placement from branching series (BUSHSUM5)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP86848.0
1) Strong liberal703.9
2) Not very strong liberal432.4
3) Moderate20911.6
4) Not very strong conservative1779.8
5) Strong conservative28715.9
8) Don't know1518.4
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
473) Combined 5-point lib-con GW Bush placement from 7pt scale /branch (BUSHSUM7)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Strong liberal844.6
2) Scale 2 branching: Not very strong liberal985.4
3) Scale 3,4,5; branching: Moderate53729.7
4) Scale 6; branching: Not very strong conservative48727.0
5) Scale 7; branching: Strong conservative35819.8
8) Don't know23713.1
9) Refused60.3
Total1807100.0
474) If R selected for branching version of lib-con series: If GW Bush placement is moderate/If strength of liberal/conservative placement is not DON'T KNOW: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (BUSHLCBR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP103657.3
1) Very certain19811.0
3) Pretty certain37620.8
5) Not very certain19610.8
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
475) Combined lib-con certainty - GW Bush placement from 7pt/branching (BUSHBS7)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25814.3
1) Very certain39221.7
3) Pretty certain75942.0
5) Not very certain39621.9
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
476) If R selected for 7-point scale version of lib-con series: FTF: Where would you place Pat Buchanan on this scale? (BUCHSC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP133974.1
1) Extremely liberal140.8
2) Liberal150.8
3) Slightly liberal261.4
4) Moderate; middle of the road573.2
5) Slightly conservative382.1
6) Conservative553.0
7) Extremely conservative1156.4
8) Don't know1458.0
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
477) If R selected for 7-point scale version of lib-con series: Telephone: What about Pat Buchanan?(Do you think he is extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative?) (BUCHSC2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP140777.9
1) Extremely liberal30.2
2) Liberal170.9
3) Slightly liberal80.4
4) Moderate; middle of the road351.9
5) Slightly conservative100.6
6) Conservative613.4
7) Extremely conservative1086.0
8) Don't know1548.5
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
478) Summary: Combined FTF/phone 7pt-scale lib-con Buchanan placement (BUCHSC3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP93952.0
1) Extremely liberal170.9
2) Liberal321.8
3) Slightly liberal341.9
4) Moderate; middle of the road925.1
5) Slightly conservative482.7
6) Conservative1166.4
7) Extremely conservative22312.3
8) Don't know29916.5
9) Refused70.4
Total1807100.0
479) If R selected for 7-point scale version of lib-con series: If Buchanan placement is not DON'T KNOW: FTF: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (BUCHLCFT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP148782.3
1) Very certain1005.5
3) Pretty certain1136.3
5) Not very certain1075.9
Total1807100.0
480) If R selected for 7-point scale version of lib-con series: If Buchanan placement is not DON'T KNOW: Telephone: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (BUCHLCPH)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP156586.6
1) Very certain935.1
3) Pretty certain894.9
5) Not very certain603.3
Total1807100.0
481) Combined FTF/phone 7pt scale certainty - Buchanan placement (BUCHLCPL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP124568.9
1) Very certain19310.7
3) Pretty certain20211.2
5) Not very certain1679.2
Total1807100.0
482) If R selected for branching version of lib-con series: What about Pat Buchanan?(Is Pat Buchanan a liberal, a conservative, or a moderate?) (BUCHBRSM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP86848.0
1) Liberal653.6
2) Conservative38921.5
3) Moderate1075.9
8) Don't know37220.6
9) Refused60.3
Total1807100.0
483) If R selected for branching version of lib-con series: If Buchanan placement is liberal: would you call Pat Buchanan a strong liberal or a not very strong liberal? (BUCHLIB)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174296.4
1) Strong liberal382.1
5) Not very strong liberal241.3
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
484) If R selected for branching version of lib-con series: If Buchanan placement is conservative: would you call Pat Buchanan a strong conservative or a not very strong conservative? (BUCHCONS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP141878.5
1) Strong conservative32518.0
5) Not very strong conservative613.4
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
485) Summary: 5pt lib-con Buchanan placement from branching series (BUCHSUM5)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP86848.0
1) Strong liberal382.1
2) Not very strong liberal271.5
3) Moderate1075.9
4) Not very strong conservative643.5
5) Strong conservative32518.0
8) Don't know37220.6
9) Refused60.3
Total1807100.0
486) Combined 5pt lib-con Buchanan placement from 7pt scale /branch (BUCHSUM7)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Strong liberal553.0
2) Scale 2 branching: Not very strong liberal593.3
3) Scale 3,4,5; Branching: moderate28115.6
4) Scale 6 branching: Not very strong conservative18010.0
5) Scale 7 branching: Strong conservative54830.3
8) Don't know67137.1
9) Refused130.7
Total1807100.0
487) If R selected for branching version of lib-con series: If Buchanan placement is moderate/If strength of liberal/conservative placement is not DON'T KNOW: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (BUCHLCBR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP125269.3
1) Very certain22512.5
3) Pretty certain18110.0
5) Not very certain1498.2
Total1807100.0
488) Combined lib-con certainty - Buchanan placement from 7pt/branching (BUCHBS7)
 TOTAL%
0) NA69038.2
1) Very certain41823.1
3) Pretty certain38321.2
5) Not very certain31617.5
Total1807100.0
489) Who do you think will be elected President in November? (THNKELEC)
 TOTAL%
1) Al Gore84846.9
2) George W. Bush78343.3
3) Pat Buchanan50.3
4) Ralph Nader30.2
7) Other392.2
8) Don't know1267.0
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
490) [If R gives name of who they think will win the election] Do you think the Presidential race will be close or will [NAME GIVEN] win by quite a bit? (CLELEC1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1297.1
1) Will be close144980.2
5) Win by quite a bit21311.8
8) Don't know160.9
Total1807100.0
491) If R says he/she doesn't know who will win the Pres. Election: Do you think the Presidential race will be close or will one candidate win by quite a bit? (CLELEC2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP167892.9
1) Will be close1086.0
5) Win by quite a bit80.4
8) Don't know130.7
Total1807100.0
492) If R selected for standard version: Now thinking about the economy in the country as a whole, would you say that over the past year the nation's economy has gotten better, stayed about the same, or gotten worse? (ECONCND1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89949.8
1) Gotten better36920.4
3) Stayed about the same38021.0
5) Gotten worse1478.1
8) Don't know110.6
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
493) If R selected for experimental version: Now thinking about the economy in the country as a whole, would you say that over the past year the nation's economy has gotten worse, stayed about the same, or gotten better? (ECONCND2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP90850.2
1) Gotten worse1558.6
3) Stayed about the same40522.4
5) Gotten better33118.3
8) Don't know80.4
Total1807100.0
494) If R thinks economy will be better in the next year: Much better or somewhat better? (ECONCND3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP110761.3
1) Much better25113.9
5) Somewhat better44824.8
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
495) If R thinks economy will be worse in the next year: Much worse or somewhat worse? (ECONCND4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP150583.3
1) SOMEWHAT WORSE23212.8
5) MUCH WORSE703.9
Total1807100.0
496) Combined version summary: Economy in next year (ECONCND5)
 TOTAL%
1) Much better25113.9
2) Somewhat better44824.8
3) Stayed about the same78543.4
4) Somewhat worse703.9
5) Much worse23212.8
8) Don't know201.1
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
497) If R selected for standard version: would you say that over the past year, it has gotten harder for people across the country to find enough work, stayed about the same, or gotten easier for people to find enough work? (EMPCON1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP90650.1
1) Gotten harder1256.9
3) Stayed the same31317.3
5) Gotten easier44724.7
8) Don't know160.9
Total1807100.0
498) If R selected for experimental version: would you say that over the past year, it has gotten easier for people across the country to find enough work, stayed about the same, or gotten harder for people to find enough work? (EMPCON2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP90149.9
1) Gotten easier45425.1
3) About the same30016.6
5) Gotten harder1297.1
8) Don't know231.3
Total1807100.0
499) If R says it has gotten harder to find work in the last year: Much harder or a little harder? (EMPCON3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP155385.9
1) Much harder1236.8
5) A little harder1317.2
Total1807100.0
500) If R says it has gotten easier to find work in the last year: Much easier or a little easier? (EMPCON4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP90650.1
1) Much easier49327.3
5) A little easier40422.4
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
501) Combined version summary: Employment opportunities in last year (EMPCON5)
 TOTAL%
1) Much harder1236.8
2) Somewhat harder1317.2
3) Stayed about the same61333.9
4) Somewhat easier40422.4
5) Much easier49327.3
8) Don't know422.3
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
502) If R selected for standard version: what about the next 12months? Do you expect the economy, in the country as a whole, to get better, stay about the same, or get worse? (ECNCOND1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89649.6
1) Get better18110.0
3) Stay about the same53529.6
5) Get worse1639.0
8) Don't know291.6
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
503) If R selected for experimental version: what about the next 12 months? Do you expect the economy, in the country as a whole, to get worse, stay about the same, or get better? (ECNCOND2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP91150.4
1) Get worse1669.2
3) About the same49927.6
5) Better19610.8
8) Don't know341.9
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
504) If R expects economy to get better in the next 12 months: Much better or somewhat better? (ECNCOND3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP143079.1
1) Much better1136.3
5) Somewhat better26414.6
Total1807100.0
505) If R expects economy to get worse in the next 12 months: Much worse or somewhat worse? (ECNCOND4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP147881.8
1) Much worse693.8
5) Somewhat worse26014.4
Total1807100.0
506) Summary: Economy in next 12 months (ECNCOND5)
 TOTAL%
1) Much better1136.3
2) Somewhat better26414.6
3) Stayed about the same103457.2
4) Somewhat worse26014.4
5) Much worse693.8
8) Don't know633.5
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
507) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bill Clinton is handling the economy? (CLINECON)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve130472.2
5) Disapprove38721.4
8) Don't know1065.9
9) Refused100.6
Total1807100.0
508) If R approves of Clinton's handling of economy: Do you approve strongly or not strongly? (CLINECNA)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP50327.8
1) Strongly78343.3
5) Not strongly51628.6
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
509) If R disapproves of Clinton's handling of economy: Do you disapprove strongly or not strongly? (CLINECND)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP142078.6
1) Strongly23713.1
5) Not strongly1508.3
Total1807100.0
510) Summary: Approval of Clinton's handling of the economy (CLINECNS)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve strongly78343.3
2) Approve not strongly51628.6
4) Disapprove not strongly1508.3
5) Disapprove strongly23713.1
8) Don't know1106.1
9) Refused110.6
Total1807100.0
511) Do you personally, or jointly with a spouse, have any money invested in the stock market right now --either in an individual stock or in a mutual fund? (OWNSTOCK)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes100455.6
5) No78043.2
8) Don't know60.3
9) Refused170.9
Total1807100.0
512) Which party do you think would do a better job of handling the nation's economy..., the Democrats, the Republicans, or wouldn't there be much difference between them? (ECONPRTY)
 TOTAL%
1) Democrats52729.2
3) Republicans40622.5
5) Wouldn't be much difference between them/no difference79443.9
7) Neither party [Vol]281.5
8) Don't know502.8
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
513) Looking ahead, do you think the problem of keeping out of war would be handled better IN THE NEXT FOUR YEARS by the Democrats, the Republicans, or about the same by both? (PEACPRTY)
 TOTAL%
1) Democrats37320.6
3) Republicans32417.9
5) About the same by both104357.7
7) Neither party [Vol]241.3
8) Don't know422.3
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
514) Turning to some other types of issues facing the country. During the past year, would you say that the United States' position in the world has grown weaker, stayed about the same, or has it grown stronger? (USGLOBAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Weaker50027.7
3) Stayed about the same87448.4
5) Stronger40322.3
8) Don't know281.5
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
515) Do you think the number of immigrants from foreign countries who are permitted to come to the United States to live should be increased, decreased, or left the same as it is now? (IMMIGRT)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased1729.5
3) Decreased78543.4
5) Left the same as it is now78543.4
8) Don't know603.3
9) Refused50.3
Total1807100.0
516) If R Thinks number of immigrants should be increased/If R thinks number of immigrants should be decreased: A little or a lot? (IMMIGRT2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP85047.0
1) A little36019.9
5) A lot58832.5
8) Don't know90.5
Total1807100.0
517) SUmmary: Immigration level (IMMIGRT3)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased a lot683.8
2) Increased a little1005.5
3) Left the same78543.4
4) Decreased a little26014.4
5) Decreased a lot52028.8
8) Don't know693.8
9) Refused50.3
Total1807100.0
518) If R selected for standard version: Some people have suggested placing new limits on foreign imports in order to protect American jobs. Others say that such limits would raise consumer prices and hurt American exports. Do you favor or oppose placing new limits on imports, or haven't you thought much about this? (IMPORTSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89749.6
1) Favor24513.6
5) Oppose26314.6
7) Haven't thought much about this38521.3
8) Don't know170.9
Total1807100.0
519) If R selected for experimental version: Some people have suggested placing new limits on foreign imports in order to protect American jobs. Others say that such limits would raise consumer prices and hurt American exports. Do you favor or oppose placing new limits on imports? (IMPORTSE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP91050.4
1) Favor39021.6
5) Oppose40822.6
8) Don't know955.3
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
520) Combined version summary: Import limits (IMPORTSC)
 TOTAL%
1) Favor63535.1
5) Oppose67137.1
7) Haven't thought much38521.3
8) Don't know1126.2
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
521) If R selected for standard version: Do you agree or disagree with this statement: This country would be better off if we just stayed home and did not concern ourselves with problems in other parts of the world. (ISOLATS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP91650.7
1) Agree23513.0
5) Disagree64035.4
8) Don't know150.8
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
522) If R selected for experimental version: Do you think this country would be better off if we just stayed home and did not concern ourselves with problems in other parts of the world, or do you think that this country would be better off trying to solve some problems in other parts of the world? (ISOLATE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89149.3
1) Better off if we just stayed home26714.8
5) Better off trying to solve some problems60133.3
8) Don't know442.4
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
523) Combined version summary: Isolationism (ISOLATC)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree/better off to stay home50227.8
5) Disagree/better off trying to solve problems124168.7
8) Don't know593.3
9) Refused50.3
Total1807100.0
524) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bill Clinton is handling our relations with foreign countries? (CLINTFRN)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve116164.3
5) Disapprove53429.6
8) Don't know1025.6
9) Refused100.6
Total1807100.0
525) If R approves Clinton's handling of foreign relations: Do you approve strongly or not strongly? (CLINTFN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP64635.7
1) Strongly60533.5
5) Not strongly55330.6
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
526) If R disapproves Clinton's handling of foreign relations: Do you disapprove strongly or not strongly? (CLINT_FN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP127370.4
1) Strongly32818.2
5) Not strongly20211.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) REFUSED10.1
Total1807100.0
527) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bill Clinton is handling our relations with foreign countries? Do you approve/disapprove strongly or not strongly? Summary: Clinton handling of foreign affairs (CLINTFNS)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve strongly60533.5
2) Approve not strongly55330.6
4) Disapprove not strongly20211.2
5) Disapprove strongly32818.2
8) Don't know1086.0
9) Refused110.6
Total1807100.0
528) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or what? (PARTAFIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Democrat62034.3
2) Republican45125.0
3) Independent49627.4
4) Party [specify]271.5
5) No preference20411.3
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
529) If R considers self a Democrat: Would you call yourself a strong Democrat or a not very strong Democrat? (STDEMO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP118765.7
1) Strong34619.1
5) Not very strong27315.1
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
530) If R considers self a Republican: Would you call yourself a strong Republican or a not very strong Republican? (STREPUB)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP135675.0
1) Strong23613.1
5) Not very strong21411.8
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
531) If R's party preference is Independent, no preference, other, don't know: Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republican Party or to the Democratic Party? (PRTYCLSE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP107559.5
1) Closer to Republican23012.7
3) Neither [Vol]22412.4
5) Closer to Democratic26914.9
8) Don't know90.5
Total1807100.0
532) Summary: Party ID (PARTIDSU)
 TOTAL%
0) Strong Democrat34619.1
1) Weak Democrat27415.2
2) Independent-Democrat26914.9
3) Independent-Independent20611.4
4) Independent-Republican23012.7
5) Weak Republican21511.9
6) Strong Republican23613.1
7) Other; minor party; Refuses to say90.5
8) Apolitical170.9
9) NA50.3
Total1807100.0
533) Think about Al Gore. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] ......' describe Al Gore extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (moral) (GOREMORL)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely well42323.4
2) Quite well82045.4
3) Not too well28715.9
4) Not well at all1337.4
8) Don't know1437.9
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
534) Think about Al Gore. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] ......' describe Al Gore extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (really cares about people like you) (GORECARS)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely well27715.3
2) Quite well71339.5
3) Not too well46425.7
4) Not well at all23212.8
8) Don't know1196.6
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
535) Think about Al Gore. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] ......' describe Al Gore extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (knowledgeable) (GOREKNOW)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely well46125.5
2) Quite well99755.2
3) Not too well21211.7
4) Not well at all593.3
8) Don't know774.3
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
536) Think about Al Gore. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] ......' describe Al Gore extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (strong leader) (GORELEAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely well25814.3
2) Quite well72840.3
3) Not too well52228.9
4) Not well at all18510.2
8) Don't know1136.3
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
537) Think about Al Gore. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] ......' describe Al Gore extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (dishonest) (GORELIAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely well1337.4
2) Quite well31217.3
3) Not too well62934.8
4) Not well at all55730.8
8) Don't know1739.6
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
538) Think about Al Gore. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] ....... 'describe Al Gore extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (intelligent) (GORESMRT)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely well49427.3
2) Quite well99555.1
3) Not too well18210.1
4) Not well at all653.6
8) Don't know693.8
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
539) Think about Al Gore. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .......' describe Al Gore extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (out of touch with ordinary people) (GORENOCL)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely well1367.5
2) Quite well49527.4
3) Not too well64135.5
4) Not well at all41923.2
8) Don't know1136.3
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
540) Think about George W. Bush. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .....' describe George W. Bush extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (moral) (BUSHMORL)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely well34018.8
2) Quite well84146.5
3) Not too well33018.3
4) Not well at all985.4
8) Don't know19610.8
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
541) Think about George W. Bush. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .......' describe George W. Bush extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (really cares about people like you) (BUSHCARS)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely well1558.6
2) Quite well62534.6
3) Not too well56231.1
4) Not well at all34218.9
8) Don't know1226.8
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
542) Think about George W. Bush. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .......' describe George W. Bush extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (knowledgeable) (BUSHKNOW)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely well27415.2
2) Quite well93351.6
3) Not too well37921.0
4) Not well at all1337.4
8) Don't know874.8
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
543) Think about George W. Bush. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .......' describe George W. Bush extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (strong leader) (BUSHLEAD)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely well26614.7
2) Quite well84246.6
3) Not too well40722.5
4) Not well at all1669.2
8) Don't know1256.9
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
544) Think about George W. Bush. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .......' describe George W. Bush extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (dishonest) (BUSHLIAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely well703.9
2) Quite well28815.9
3) Not too well65336.1
4) Not well at all57431.8
8) Don't know22012.2
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
545) Think about George W. Bush. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .......' describe George W. Bush extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (intelligent) (BUSHSMRT)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely well32918.2
2) Quite well96753.5
3) Not too well30616.9
4) Not well at all1106.1
8) Don't know945.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
546) Think about George W. Bush. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .......' describe George W. Bush extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (out of touch with ordinary people) (BUSHNOCL)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely well20711.5
2) Quite well49527.4
3) Not too well63835.3
4) Not well at all34819.3
8) Don't know1186.5
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
547) Think about Pat Buchanan. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .....' describe Pat Buchanan extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (moral) (BUCHMORL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA103757.4
1) Extremely well945.2
2) Quite well24013.3
3) Not too well1206.6
4) Not well at all472.6
8) Don't know26814.8
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
548) Think about Pat Buchanan. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .......' describe Pat Buchanan extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (really cares about people like you) (BUCHCARS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA103757.4
1) Extremely well311.7
2) Quite well1377.6
3) Not too well19710.9
4) Not well at all1508.3
8) Don't know25414.1
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
549) Think about Pat Buchanan. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .......' describe Pat Buchanan extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (knowledgeable) (BUCHKNOW)
 TOTAL%
0) NA103757.4
1) Extremely well502.8
2) Quite well30416.8
3) Not too well1397.7
4) Not well at all412.3
8) Don't know23513.0
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
550) Think about Pat Buchanan. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .......' describe Pat Buchanan extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (strong leader) (BUCHLEAD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA103757.4
1) Extremely well231.3
2) Quite well1367.5
3) Not too well22712.6
4) Not well at all1387.6
8) Don't know24513.6
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
551) Think about Pat Buchanan. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .......' describe Pat Buchanan extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (dishonest) (BUCHLIAR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA103757.4
1) Extremely well170.9
2) Quite well653.6
3) Not too well22412.4
4) Not well at all1759.7
8) Don't know28715.9
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
552) Think about Pat Buchanan. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .......' describe Pat Buchanan extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (intelligent) (BUCHSMRT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA103757.4
1) Extremely well824.5
2) Quite well32317.9
3) Not too well985.4
4) Not well at all372.0
8) Don't know22912.7
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
553) Think about Pat Buchanan. In your opinion, does the phrase 'he [is] .......' describe Pat Buchanan extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? How about (out of touch with ordinary people) (BUCHNOCL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA103757.4
1) Extremely well854.7
2) Quite well18310.1
3) Not too well1779.8
4) Not well at all794.4
8) Don't know24413.5
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
554) Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? [R self-placement on government services/spending scale: FTF interview] (GOVTSRVF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1427.9
1) Gov't should provide many fewer services462.5
2) 2603.3
3) 31025.6
4) 425113.9
5) 518410.2
6) 61156.4
7) Gov't should provide many more services985.4
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused80244.4
Total1807100.0
555) Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? [R Self-placement on government services/spending scale: Telephone interview] (GOVTSRVP)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this1417.8
1) Fewer services; reduce spending1799.9
5) More services; increase spending37820.9
7) Should stay the same as it is now [Vol]935.1
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused; NA; INAP100955.8
Total1807100.0
556) If R thinks the government should reduce services and spending: Telephone: Should the government reduce services and spending a great deal or (reduce services and spending) only some? (RDUCAMT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP162890.1
1) A great deal744.1
5) Only some1055.8
Total1807100.0
557) If R thinks the government should increase services and spending: Telephone: Should the government increase services and spending a great deal or (increase services and spending) only some? (INCSAMT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP142979.1
1) A great deal1417.8
5) Only some23312.9
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
558) Telephone: Which is closer to the way you feel or haven't you thought much about this? Should the government reduce/increase services and spending a great deal or (reduce/increase services and spending) only some? [Summary: 5pt serv/spend self-placement from branching series] (SPSUM5P)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Reduce spending and services a great deal744.1
2) Reduce spending and services only some1055.8
3) Stay same as now935.1
4) Increase spending and services only some23312.9
5) Increase spending and services a great deal1417.8
7) Haven't thought much1417.8
8) Don't know100.6
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
559) Should the government reduce/increase services and spending a great deal or (reduce/increase services and spending) only some? [Combined 5pt serv/spend self-placement from 7pt scale /branch] (SPSUM7P)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much28315.7
1) Scale 1 branching: Reduce spending and services a great deal1206.6
2) Scale 2 branching: Reduce spending and services only some1659.1
3) Scale 3,4,5; branching: Stay same as now63034.9
4) Scale 6 branching: Increase spending and services only some34819.3
5) Scale 7 branching: Increase spending and services a great deal23913.2
8) Don't know170.9
9) Refused; NA; INAP50.3
Total1807100.0
560) Where would you place Bill Clinton on this issue? [R placement of Clinton on government services/spending scale: FTF interview] (CLINTGF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should provide many fewer services201.1
2) 2231.3
3) 3734.0
4) 41498.2
5) 525514.1
6) 624013.3
7) Gov't should provide many more services1528.4
8) Don't know925.1
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
561) What about Bill Clinton? Do you think he would like the government to provide fewer services in order to reduce spending or provide more services even if it means an increase in spending? [R placement of Clinton on government services/spending scale: Telephone interview] (CLINTGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Fewer services; reduce spending1086.0
5) More services; increase spending52228.9
7) Should stay the same as it is now593.3
8) Don't know1096.0
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
562) If R thinks Clinton would like to reduce services and spending: telephone: (Do you think he would like to) reduce services and spending a great deal or (reduce services and spending) only some? (CLINRGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP169994.0
1) A great deal331.8
5) Only some744.1
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
563) If R thinks Clinton would like to increase services and spending: Telephone: (Do you think he would like to) increase services and spending a great deal or (increase services and spending) only some? (CLINIGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP128571.1
1) A great deal24613.6
5) Only some27515.2
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
564) Summary: 5pt serv/spend Clinton placement from branching series (CLING5)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Reduce spending and services a great deal331.8
2) Reduce spending and services only some744.1
3) Stay same as now593.3
4) Increase spending and services only some27515.2
5) Increase spending and services a great deal24613.6
8) Don't know1116.1
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
565) Summary: 5pt serv/spend Clinton placement from 7pt scale/branch (CLING7)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Reduce spending and services a great deal532.9
2) Scale 2 branching: Reduce spending and services only some975.4
3) Scale 3,4,5; branching: Stay same as now53629.7
4) Scale 6 branching: Increase spending and services only some51528.5
5) Scale 7 branching: Increase spending and services a great deal39822.0
8) Don't know20311.2
9) Refused50.3
Total1807100.0
566) Where would you place Al Gore on this issue? [R placement of Gore on government services/spending scale: FTF interview] (GOREGF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should provide many fewer services90.5
2) 2271.5
3) 3623.4
4) 41548.5
5) 526214.5
6) 625113.9
7) Gov't should provide many more services1297.1
8) Don't know1116.1
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
567) What about Al Gore? Do you think he would like the government to provide fewer services in order to reduce spending or provide more services even if it means an increase in spending? [R placement of Gore on government services/spending scale: Telephone interview] (GOREGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Fewer services; reduce spending915.0
5) More services; increase spending55330.6
7) Should stay the same as it is now412.3
8) Don't know1146.3
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
568) If R thinks Gore would like to reduce services and spending: Telephone: (Do you think he would like to) reduce services and spending a great deal or (reduce services and spending) only some? (GORERGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP171695.0
1) A great deal351.9
5) Only some563.1
Total1807100.0
569) If R thinks Gore would like to increase services and spending: Telephone: (Do you think he would like to) increase services and spending a great deal or (increase services and spending) only some? (GOREIGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP125469.4
1) A great deal26414.6
5) Only some28615.8
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
570) Summary: 5pt serv/spend Gore placement from branching series (GOREG5)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Reduce spending and services a great deal351.9
2) Reduce spending and services only some563.1
3) Stay same as now412.3
4) Increase spending and services only some28615.8
5) Increase spending and services a great deal26414.6
8) Don't know1176.5
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
571) Summary: 5pt serv/spend Gore placement from 7pt scale/branch (GOREG7)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Reduce spending and services a great deal442.4
2) Scale 2 branching: Reduce spending and services only some834.6
3) Scale 3,4,5; branching: Stay same as now51928.7
4) Scale 6 branching: Increase spending and services only some53729.7
5) Scale 7 branching: Increase spending and services a great deal39321.7
8) Don't know22812.6
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
572) Where would you place George W. Bush on this issue? [R placement of Bush on government services/spending scale: FTF interview] (BUSHGF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should provide many fewer services583.2
2) 21458.0
3) 325314.0
4) 421311.8
5) 51156.4
6) 6734.0
7) Gov't should provide many more services231.3
8) Don't know1246.9
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
573) What about George W. Bush? Do you think he would like the government to provide fewer services in order to reduce spending or provide more services even if it means an increase in spending? [R placement of Bush on government services/spending scale: Telephone interview] (BUSHGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Fewer services; reduce spending41022.7
5) More services; increase spending22312.3
7) Should stay the same as it is now382.1
8) Don't know1287.1
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
574) If R thinks Bush would like to reduce services and spending: Telephone: (Do you think he would like to) reduce services and spending a great deal or (reduce services and spending) only some? (BUSHRGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP139777.3
1) A great deal20811.5
5) Only some20011.1
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
575) If R thinks Bush would like to increase services and spending: Telephone: (Do you think he would like to) increase services and spending a great deal or (increase services and spending) only some? (BUSHIGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP158487.7
1) A great deal693.8
5) Only some1538.5
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
576) Summary: 5 pt serv/spend Bush placement from branching series (BUSHG5)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Reduce spending and services a great deal20811.5
2) Reduce spending and services only some20011.1
3) Stay same as now382.1
4) Increase spending and services only some1538.5
5) Increase spending and services a great deal693.8
8) Don't know1317.2
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
577) Summary: 5pt serv/spend Bush placement from 7pt scale/branch (BUSHG7)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Reduce spending and services a great deal26614.7
2) Scale 2 branching: Reduce spending and services only some34519.1
3) Scale 3,4,5; branching: Stay same as now61934.3
4) Scale 6 branching: Increase spending and services only some22612.5
5) Scale 7 branching: Increase spending and services a great deal925.1
8) Don't know25514.1
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
578) Where would you place the Democratic Party on this issue? [R placement of Democrats on government services/spending scale: FTF interview] (DEMSGF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should provide many fewer services150.8
2) 2140.8
3) 3512.8
4) 41437.9
5) 526714.8
6) 626614.7
7) Gov't should provide many more services1427.9
8) Don't know1065.9
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
579) What about the Democratic Party? Do you think THEY would like the government to provide fewer services in order to reduce spending or provide more services even if it means an increase in spending? [R placement of Democrats on government services/spending scale: Telephone interview] (DEMSGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Fewer services; reduce spending844.6
5) More services; increase spending55630.8
7) Should stay the same as it is now462.5
8) Don't know1156.4
Total1807100.0
580) If R thinks the Democrats would like to reduce services and spending: Telephone: (Do you think THEY would like to) reduce services and spending a great deal or (reduce services and spending) only some? (DEMSRGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP172395.4
1) A great deal311.7
5) Only some532.9
Total1807100.0
581) If R thinks the Democrats would like to increase services and spending: Telephone: (Do you think THEY would like to) increase services and spending a great deal or (increase services and spending) only some? (DEMSIGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP125169.2
1) A great deal29116.1
5) Only some26414.6
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
582) Summary: 5pt serv/spend Democrats placement from branching series (DEMSG5)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Reduce spending and services a great deal311.7
2) Reduce spending and services only some532.9
3) Stay same as now462.5
4) Increase spending and services only some26414.6
5) Increase spending and services a great deal29116.1
8) Don't know1166.4
Total1807100.0
583) Summary: 5pt serv/spend Democrats placement from 7pt scale/branch (DEMSG7)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Reduce spending and services a great deal462.5
2) Scale 2 branching: Reduce spending and services only some673.7
3) Scale 3,4,5; branching: Stay same as now50728.1
4) Scale 6 branching: Increase spending and services only some53029.3
5) Scale 7 branching: Increase spending and services a great deal43324.0
8) Don't know22212.3
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
584) Where would you place the Republicans on this issue? [R placement of Republicans on government services/spending scale: FTF interview] (REPSGF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should provide many fewer services864.8
2) 218210.1
3) 322612.5
4) 420811.5
5) 51106.1
6) 6522.9
7) Gov't should provide many more services201.1
8) Don't know1216.7
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
585) What about the Republicans? Do you think THEY would like the government to provide fewer services in order to reduce spending or provide more services even if it means an increase in spending? [R placement of Republicans on government services/spending scale: Telephone interview] (REPSGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Fewer services; reduce spending45125.0
5) More services; increase spending18510.2
7) Should stay the same as it is now372.0
8) Don't know1287.1
Total1807100.0
586) If R thinks the Republicans would like to reduce services and spending: Telephone: (Do you think THEY would like to) reduce services and spending a great deal or (reduce services and spending) only some? (REPSRGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP135675.0
1) A Great deal22912.7
5) Only some22112.2
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
587) If R thinks the Republicans would like to increase services and spending: Telephone: (Do you think THEY would like to) increase services and spending a great deal or (increase services and spending) only some? (REPSIGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP162289.8
1) A great deal543.0
5) Only some1317.2
Total1807100.0
588) Summary: 5pt serv/spend Republicans placement from branching series (REPSG5)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Reduce spending and services a great deal22912.7
2) Reduce spending and services only some22112.2
3) Stay same as now372.0
4) Increase spending and services only some1317.2
5) Increase spending and services a great deal543.0
8) Don't know1297.1
Total1807100.0
589) Summary: 5pt serv/spend Republicans placement from 7pt scale/branch (REPSG7)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Reduce spending and services a great deal31517.4
2) Scale 2 branching: Reduce spending and services only some40322.3
3) Scale 3,4,5; branching: Stay same as now58132.2
4) Scale 6 branching: Increase spending and services only some18310.1
5) Scale 7 branching: Increase spending and services a great deal744.1
8) Don't know25013.8
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
590) Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? [R self-placement on defense spending scale: FTF interview] (DFNSFTF)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this1618.9
1) Gov't should decrease defense spending351.9
2) 2331.8
3) 3724.0
4) 423813.2
5) 522912.7
6) 61448.0
7) Gov't should increase defense spending854.7
8) Don't know80.4
9) Refused; NA; INAP80244.4
Total1807100.0
591) Some people believe that we should spend much less money for defense. Others feel that defense spending should be greatly increased. Do you have an opinion on this issue or haven't you thought much about this? (DFNSPH)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Yes, have an opinion58932.6
5) No, no opinion (haven't thought much)20711.5
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
592) If R does not say he/she has no opinion about defense spending: Telephone: Do you feel the government should decrease defense spending, increase defense spending, or is the government spending on defense about the right amount now? (DFNSAMTP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP121367.1
1) Decrease defense spending1106.1
3) Increase defense spending33118.3
5) About the right amount1468.1
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
593) If R says does not say he/she has no opinion about defense spending: If R says the government should reduce defense spending: Telephone: Should the government reduce defense spending a lot or a little? (DFNSRP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP169793.9
1) A lot543.0
5) A little563.1
Total1807100.0
594) If R says does not say he/she has no opinion about defense spending: If R says the government should increase defense spending: Telephone: Should the government increase defense spending a lot or a little? (DFNSIP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP147681.7
1) A lot18810.4
5) A little1417.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
595) Summary: 5pt defense spending self-placement from branching series (DFNS5PS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Decrease defense spending a lot543.0
2) Decrease defense spending a little563.1
3) About the right amount1468.1
4) Increase defense spending a little1417.8
5) Increase defense spending a lot18810.4
7) Haven't thought much20711.5
8) Don't know60.3
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
596) Summary: 5pt defense spending self-placement from 7pt scale/branch (DFNS7PS)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much36820.4
1) Scale 1 branching: Decrease defense spending a lot894.9
2) Scale 2 branching: Decrease defense spending a little894.9
3) Scale 3,4,5; branching: About the right amount68537.9
4) Scale 6 branching: Increase defense spending a little28515.8
5) Scale 7 branching: Increase defense spending a lot27315.1
8) Don't know140.8
9) Refused; NA; INAP40.2
Total1807100.0
597) Where would you place Al Gore on this issue? [R placement of Gore on defense spending scale: FTF interview] (GOREDFI)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should decrease defense spending291.6
2) 2724.0
3) 31699.4
4) 423913.2
5) 518610.3
6) 6834.6
7) Gov't should increase defense spending321.8
8) Don't know19510.8
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
598) What about Al Gore? Do you think he believes we should decrease defense spending, increase defense spending, or that Government spending on defense is about the right amount now? [R placement of Gore on defense spending scale: Telephone interview] (GOREDFP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Decrease defense spending1578.7
3) Increase defense spending1679.2
5) About the right amount27315.1
8) Don't know20311.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
599) If R says Gore wants to reduce defense spending/if R says Gore wants to increase defense spending: Telephone: A lot or a little? (GOREDFCP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP148382.1
1) A lot1377.6
5) A little18310.1
8) Don't know40.2
Total1807100.0
600) Summary: 5pt defense spending Gore placement from branching series (GOREDF5P)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Decrease defense spending a lot784.3
2) Decrease defense spending a little764.2
3) About the right amount27315.1
4) Increase defense spending a little1075.9
5) Increase defense spending a lot593.3
8) Don't know20711.5
9) REFUSED10.1
Total1807100.0
601) Summary: 5pt defense spending Gore placement from 7pt scale/branch (GOREDF7P)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Decrease defense spending a lot1075.9
2) Scale 2 branching: Decrease defense spending a little1488.2
3) Scale 3,4,5; branching: About the right amount86748.0
4) Scale 6 branching: Increase defense spending a little19010.5
5) Scale 7 branching: Increase defense spending a lot915.0
8) Don't know40222.2
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
602) Where would you place George W. Bush on this issue? [R placement of Bush on defense spending scale: FTF interview] (BUSHDFI)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should decrease defense spending120.7
2) 2261.4
3) 3603.3
4) 41649.1
5) 524713.7
6) 622112.2
7) Gov't should increase defense spending975.4
8) Don't know1799.9
Total1807100.0
603) What about George W. Bush? Do you think he believes we should decrease defense spending, increase defense spending, or that Government spending on defense is about the right amount now? [R placement of Bush on defense spending scale: Telephone interview] (BUSHDFP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Decrease defense spending482.7
3) Increase defense spending45225.0
5) About the right amount1116.1
8) Don't know18910.5
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
604) If R says Bush wants to reduce defense spending/if R says Bush wants to increase defense spending: telephone: A lot or a little? (BUSHDFCP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP130772.3
1) A lot30416.8
5) A little18610.3
8) Don't know100.6
Total1807100.0
605) Summary: 5pt defense spending Bush placement from branching series (BUSHDF5P)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Decrease defense spending a lot291.6
2) Decrease defense spending a little181.0
3) About the right amount1116.1
4) Increase defense spending a little1689.3
5) Increase defense spending a lot27515.2
8) Don't know19911.0
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
606) Summary: 5pt defense spending Bush placement from 7pt scale/branch (BUSHDF7P)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Decrease defense spending a lot412.3
2) Scale 2 branching: Decrease defense spending a little442.4
3) Scale 3,4,5; branching: About the right amount58232.2
4) Scale 6 branching: Increase defense spending a little38921.5
5) Scale 7 branching: Increase defense spending a lot37220.6
8) Don't know37820.9
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
607) Where would you place the Democratic Party on this issue? [R placement of the Democratic Party on defense spending scale: FTF interview] (DEMSDFI)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should decrease defense spending261.4
2) 21075.9
3) 318010.0
4) 424013.3
5) 51689.3
6) 6854.7
7) Gov't should increase defense spending392.2
8) Don't know1608.9
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
608) What about the Democratic Party? Do you think THEY believe we should decrease defense spending, increase defense spending, or that Government spending on defense is about the right amount now? [R placement of the Democratic Party on defense spending scale: Telephone interview] (DEMSDFP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Decrease defense spending19710.9
3) Increase defense spending1719.5
5) About the right amount24813.7
8) Don't know18510.2
Total1807100.0
609) If R says the Democratic Party wants to reduce defense spending/If R says the Democratic Party wants to increase defense spending: Telephone: A lot or a little? (DEMSDFCP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP143979.6
1) A lot1518.4
5) A little21211.7
8) Don't know50.3
Total1807100.0
610) Summary: 5pt defense spending the Democratic Party placement from branching series (DEMSDF5P)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Decrease defense spending a lot905.0
2) Decrease defense spending a little1035.7
3) About the right amount24813.7
4) Increase defense spending a little1096.0
5) Increase defense spending a lot613.4
8) Don't know19010.5
Total1807100.0
611) Summary: 5pt defense spending the Democratic Party placement from 7pt scale/branch (DEMSDF7P)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Decrease defense spending a lot1166.4
2) Scale 2 branching: Decrease defense spending a little21011.6
3) Scale 3,4,5; branching: About the right amount83646.3
4) Scale 6 branching: Increase defense spending a little19410.7
5) Scale 7 branching: Increase defense spending a lot1005.5
8) Don't know35019.4
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
612) Where would you place the Republican Party on this issue? [R placement of the Republican Party on defense spending scale: FTF interview] (REPSDFI)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should decrease defense spending120.7
2) 2251.4
3) 3774.3
4) 41699.4
5) 523813.2
6) 623412.9
7) Gov't should increase defense spending864.8
8) Don't know1659.1
Total1807100.0
613) What about the Republican Party? Do you think THEY believe we should decrease defense spending, increase defense spending, or that Government spending on defense is about the right amount now? [R placement of the Republican Party on defense spending scale: Telephone interview] (REPSDFP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Decrease defense spending683.8
3) Increase defense spending44124.4
5) About the right amount1065.9
8) Don't know18610.3
Total1807100.0
614) If R says the Republican Party wants to reduce defense spending/If R says the Republican Party wants to increase defense spending: Telephone: A lot or a little? (REPSDFCP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP129871.8
1) A lot28815.9
5) A little21712.0
8) Don't know40.2
Total1807100.0
615) Summary: 5pt defense spending the Republican Party placement from branching series (REPSDF5P)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Decrease defense spending a lot362.0
2) Decrease defense spending a little321.8
3) About the right amount1065.9
4) Increase defense spending a little18510.2
5) Increase defense spending a lot25213.9
8) Don't know19010.5
Total1807100.0
616) Summary: 5pt defense spending the Republican Party placement from 7pt scale/branch (REPSDF7P)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Decrease defense spending a lot482.7
2) Scale 2 branching: Decrease defense spending a little573.2
3) Scale 3,4,5; branching: About the right amount59032.7
4) Scale 6 branching: Increase defense spending a little41923.2
5) Scale 7 branching: Increase defense spending a lot33818.7
8) Don't know35519.6
Total1807100.0
617) Checkpoint: Mode and version for gov't/private medical insurance self-placement (MINSRGXP)
 TOTAL%
1) FTF standard version51528.5
2) FTF experimental version49127.2
3) Phone version 137620.8
4) Phone version 242523.5
Total1807100.0
618) Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? [R self-placement on private or government insurance scale: If R selected for standard version: FTF] (MINSSP)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much251.4
1) Gov't insurance plan744.1
2) 2422.3
3) 3834.6
4) 41055.8
5) 5724.0
6) 6462.5
7) Private insurance plan593.3
8) Don't know90.5
9) Refused; NA; INAP129271.5
Total1807100.0
619) Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? [R self-placement on private or government insurance scale: If R selected for experimental version: FTF (MINSSPE)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this351.9
1) Private insurance plan412.3
2) 2482.7
3) 3623.4
4) 4894.9
5) 5744.1
6) 6573.2
7) Gov't insurance plan834.6
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused; NA; INAP131672.8
Total1807100.0
620) Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? Combined FTF: Standard/experimental 7pt medical insurance (MINSSPS)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much603.3
1) Gov't insurance plan1578.7
2) 2995.5
3) 31578.7
4) 419410.7
5) 51347.4
6) 6945.2
7) Private insurance plan1005.5
8) Don't know110.6
9) Refused; NA; INAP80144.3
Total1807100.0
621) Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? [R self-placement on private or government insurance scale: If R selected for version 1: Telephone: (MINSSPPH)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this442.4
1) Should be a gov't insurance plan1498.2
5) Individuals should pay medical expenses through private insurance1558.6
7) Should stay the same as it is now [Vol]201.1
8) Don't know80.4
9) Refused; NA; INAP143179.2
Total1807100.0
622) Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? [R self-placement on private or government insurance scale: If R selected for version 2: Telephone: (MINSPEPH)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this472.6
1) Should be a gov't insurance plan1468.1
5) Individuals should pay medical expenses through private insurance18810.4
7) Should stay the same as it is now [Vol]301.7
8) Don't know140.8
9) Refused; NA; INAP138276.5
Total1807100.0
623) Which is closer to the way you feel or haven't you thought much about this? Combined phone version 1/version 2- medical insurance (MINSCOMB)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this915.0
1) Should be a gov't insurance plan33718.6
5) INDIVIDUALS SHOULD PAY MEDICAL EXPENSES THROUGH PRIVATE INSU30116.7
7) Should stay the same as it is now [Vol]502.8
8) Don't know221.2
9) Refused; NA; INAP100655.7
Total1807100.0
624) Both telephone versions: If R feels there should be government insurance plan/if R feels individuals should pay through private insurance plan: (MINSFEEL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP116964.7
1) Strongly50728.1
5) Not strongly1277.0
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
625) Summary: 5pt medical insurance self-placement from branching series (MINSFEE5)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this915.0
1) Strongly - government insurance plan28215.6
2) Not strongly - government insurance plan543.0
3) Stay the same as it is now502.8
4) Not strongly - individual insurance734.0
5) Strongly - individual insurance22512.5
8) Don't know251.4
9) Refused; NA; INAP100755.7
Total1807100.0
626) Summary: 5pt medical insurance self-placement from 7pt scale/branch (MINSFEE7)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this1518.4
1) Scale: 1 branching: Strongly - gov't insurance plan43924.3
2) Scale: 2 Branching: Not strongly - gov't insurance plan1538.5
3) Scale: 3,4,5; branching: Stay the same as it is now53529.6
4) Scale: 6 Branching: Not strongly - individual insurance1679.2
5) Scale: 7 Branching: Strongly - Individual insurance32518.0
8) Don't know362.0
9) Refused; NA10.1
Total1807100.0
627) Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? [R self-placement on guaranteed job/standard of living scale: FTF interview (SRELYFTF)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this935.1
1) Gov't should see to jobs and standard of living744.1
2) 2482.7
3) 3935.1
4) 41739.6
5) 518910.5
6) 619510.8
7) Gov't should let each person get ahead on own1377.6
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused; NA; INAP80144.3
Total1807100.0
628) Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? [R self-placement on guaranteed job/standard of living scale: Telephone interview (SRELYPH)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this1086.0
1) Gov't should see to jobs and standard of living19310.7
5) Gov't should let each person get ahead on own43924.3
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]553.0
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused; NA; INAP100955.8
Total1807100.0
629) If R thinks government should see to jobs and standard of living: Telephone: Do you feel strongly that the government should see to it that every person has a job and a good standard of living, or not so strongly? (GOVINTJO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP161489.3
1) Strongly1528.4
5) Not strongly402.2
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
630) If R thinks government should let each get ahead on their own: Telephone: Do you feel strongly that the government should just let each person get ahead on their own, or not so strongly? (GOVNIJO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP136875.7
1) Strongly34619.1
5) Not strongly935.1
Total1807100.0
631) Summary: 5pt guaranteed jobs self-placement from branching series (GOVGJS5)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this1086.0
1) Strongly - gov't see to jobs & std living1528.4
2) Not strongly - gov't see to jobs & std living402.2
3) Other/depends/neither553.0
4) Not strongly - gov't leave people on own935.1
5) Strongly - gov't leave people on own34619.1
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused; NA; INAP100955.8
Total1807100.0
632) Summary: 5pt guaranteed jobs self-placement from 7pt scale/branch (GOVGJS7)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this20111.1
1) Scale 1 branching: Strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living22612.5
2) Scale 2 branching: Not strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living884.9
3) Scale 3,4,5 branching: Other/depends/neither51028.2
4) Scale 6 branching: Not strongly - gov't leave people on own28815.9
5) Scale 7 branching: Strongly - gov't leave people on own48326.7
8) Don't know80.4
9) Refused; NA30.2
Total1807100.0
633) Where would you place Al Gore on this issue? [R placement of Gore on guaranteed job/standard of living scale: FTF interview] (GOREJSF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should see to jobs and standard of living744.1
2) 21287.1
3) 320611.4
4) 420811.5
5) 51106.1
6) 6583.2
7) Gov't should let each person get ahead on own382.1
8) Don't know18210.1
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
634) What about Al Gore? Do you think he feels government should see to it that every person has a job and a good standard of living, or that government should just let each person get ahead on their own? [R placement of Gore on guaranteed job/standard of living scale: Telephone interview] (GOREJBSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Gov't should see to jobs and standard of living43424.0
5) Gov't should let each person get ahead on own18010.0
7) Other/it depends/neither201.1
8) Don't know1659.1
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
635) If R says Gore thinks gov't should see to jobs and standard living/If R says Gore thinks gov't should let each on own: telephone (GOREJSTR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP119366.0
1) Strongly44424.6
5) Not strongly1629.0
8) Don't know80.4
Total1807100.0
636) Summary: 5pt guaranteed jobs Gore placement from branching series (GOREJ5PS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living33818.7
2) Not strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living945.2
3) Other/depends/neither201.1
4) Not strongly - gov't leave people on own683.8
5) Strongly - gov't leave people on own1065.9
8) Don't know1739.6
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
637) Summary: 5pt guaranteed jobs Gore placement from 7pt scale/branch (GOREJ7PS)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living41222.8
2) Scale 2 branching: Not strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living22212.3
3) Scale 3,4,5 branching: Other/depends/neither54430.1
4) Scale 6 branching: Not strongly - gov't leave people on own1267.0
5) Scale 7 branching: Strongly - gov't leave people on own1448.0
8) Don't know35519.6
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
638) Where would you place George W. Bush on this issue? [R placement of Bush on guaranteed job/standard of living scale: FTF interview] (BUSHJBSF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should see to jobs and standard of living231.3
2) 2221.2
3) 3804.4
4) 41699.4
5) 520511.3
6) 622012.2
7) Gov't should let each person get ahead on own985.4
8) Don't know18710.3
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
639) What about George W. Bush? Do you think he feels government should see to it that every person has a job and a good standard of living, or that government should just let each person get ahead on their own? [R placement of Bush on guaranteed job/standard of living scale: Telephone interview] (BUSHJOP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Gov't should see to jobs and standard of living1226.8
5) Gov't should let each person get ahead on own49427.3
7) Other/it depends/neither150.8
8) Don't know1689.3
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
640) If R says Bush thinks gov't should see to jobs and standard living/if R says Bush thinks gov't should let each on own: telephone (BUSHJSTR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP119165.9
1) Strongly46325.6
5) Not strongly1437.9
8) Don't know100.6
Total1807100.0
641) Summary: 5pt guaranteed jobs Bush placement from branching series (BUSHJ5PS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living804.4
2) Not strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living402.2
3) Other/depends/neither150.8
4) Not strongly - gov't leave people on own1035.7
5) Strongly - gov't leave people on own38321.2
8) Don't know1789.9
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
642) Summary: 5pt guaranteed jobs Bush placement from 7pt scale/branch (BUSHJ7PS)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living1035.7
2) Scale 2 branching: not strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living623.4
3) Scale 3,4,5 branching: other/depends/neither46926.0
4) Scale 6 branching: Not strongly - gov't leave people on own32317.9
5) Scale 7 branching: strongly - gov't leave people on own48126.6
8) Don't know36520.2
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
643) Where would you place the Democratic Party on this issue? [R placement of Democratic Party on guaranteed job/standard of living scale: FTF interview] (DEMSJBSF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should see to jobs and standard of living824.5
2) 21639.0
3) 321712.0
4) 418010.0
5) 51086.0
6) 6512.8
7) Gov't should let each person get ahead on own432.4
8) Don't know1618.9
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
644) What about the Democratic Party? Do you think THEY feel government should see to it that every person has a job and a good standard of living, or that government should just let each person get ahead on their own? [R placement of Democratic Party on guaranteed job/standard of living scale: Telephone interview] (DEMSJBSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Gov't should see to jobs and standard of living45024.9
5) Gov't should let each person get ahead on own1618.9
7) Other/it depends/neither221.2
8) Don't know1679.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
645) If R says Democratic Party thinks gov't should see to jobs and standard living/If R says Democratic Party thinks gov't should let each on own: Telephone (DEMSJSTR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP119666.2
1) Strongly43624.1
5) Not strongly1739.6
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
646) Summary: 5pt guaranteed jobs Democratic Party placement from branching series (DEMSJ5PS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard living34719.2
2) Not strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard living1015.6
3) Other/depends/neither221.2
4) Not strongly - gov't leave people on own724.0
5) Strongly - gov't leave people on own894.9
8) Don't know1699.4
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
647) Summary: 5pt guaranteed jobs Democratic Party placement from 7pt scale/branch (DEMSJ7PS)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living42923.7
2) Scale 2 branching: Not strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living26414.6
3) Scale 3,4,5 branching: Other/depends/neither52729.2
4) Scale 6 branching: Not strongly - gov't leave people on own1236.8
5) Scale 7 branching: Strongly - gov't leave people on own1327.3
8) Don't know33018.3
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
648) Where would you place the Republican Party on this issue? [R placement of Republican Party on guaranteed job/standard of living scale: FTF interview] (REPSJBSF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should see to jobs and standard of living130.7
2) 2241.3
3) 3653.6
4) 41679.2
5) 520411.3
6) 622812.6
7) Gov't should let each person get ahead on own1307.2
8) Don't know1749.6
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
649) What about the Republican Party? Do you think THEY feel government should see to it that every person has a job and a good standard of living, or that government should just let each person get ahead on their own? [R placement of Republican Party on guaranteed job/standard of living scale: Telephone interview] (REPSJBSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Gov't should see to jobs and standard of living965.3
5) Gov't should let each person get ahead on own50227.8
7) Other/it depends/neither211.2
8) Don't know18110.0
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
650) If R says Republican Party thinks gov't should see to jobs and standard living/If R says Republican Party thinks gov't should let each on own: Telephone (REPSJSTR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP120966.9
1) Strongly42723.6
5) Not strongly1679.2
8) Don't know40.2
Total1807100.0
651) Summary: 5pt guaranteed jobs Republican Party placement from branching series (REPSJ5PS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living663.7
2) Not strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living301.7
3) Other/depends/neither211.2
4) Not strongly - gov't leave people on own1377.6
5) Strongly - gov't leave people on own36120.0
8) Don't know18510.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
652) Summary: 5pt guaranteed jobs Republican Party placement from 7pt scale/branch (REPSJ7PS)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living794.4
2) Scale 2 branching: Not strongly - gov't see to jobs & standard of living543.0
3) Scale 3,4,5 branching: Other/depends/neither45725.3
4) Scale 6 branching: Not strongly - gov't leave people on own36520.2
5) Scale 7 branching: Strongly - gov't leave people on own49127.2
8) Don't know35919.9
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
653) Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? [R self-placement on aid to blacks scale: FTF interview] (BLKADFTF)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this693.8
1) Gov't should help blacks522.9
2) 2402.2
3) 3794.4
4) 425013.8
5) 51508.3
6) 61608.9
7) Blacks should help themselves19310.7
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused; NA; INAP81044.8
Total1807100.0
654) Some people feel that the government in Washington should make every effort to improve the social and economic position of blacks. Others feel that the government should not make any special effort to help blacks because they should help themselves. Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? [R self-placement on aid to blacks scale: Telephone interview] (BLKADPH)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this1518.4
1) Gov't should help blacks19610.8
5) Blacks should help themselves33918.8
7) It depends, neither1045.8
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused; NA; INAP101556.2
Total1807100.0
655) If R thinks government should help blacks/If R thinks blacks should help themselves: Telephone: (BLKASTS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP127270.4
1) Great extent34218.9
5) Only some19110.6
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
656) Summary: 5pt aid blacks self-placement from branching series (BLKA5DPS)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about it1518.4
1) Gov't help blacks to great extent864.8
2) Gov't help blacks to some extent1106.1
3) Other/neither/depends1045.8
4) Should help themselves to some extent814.5
5) Should help themselves to a great extent25614.2
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused; NA; INAP101556.2
Total1807100.0
657) Summary: 5pt aid blacks self-placement from 7pt scale/branching (BLKAD7PS)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about it22012.2
1) Scale 1 branching: Gov't help blacks to great extent1387.6
2) Scale 2 branching: Gov't help blacks to some extent1508.3
3) Scale 3,4,5 branching: Other/neither/depends58332.3
4) Scale 6 branching: Should help themselves to some extent24113.3
5) Scale 7 branching: Should help themselves to a great extent44924.8
8) Don't know80.4
9) Refused; NA; INAP181.0
Total1807100.0
658) Where would you place Bill Clinton on this issue? [R placement of Clinton on aid to blacks scale: FTF interview] (CLINBAF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should help blacks1086.0
2) 21538.5
3) 320511.3
4) 420211.2
5) 5884.9
6) 6462.5
7) Blacks should help themselves311.7
8) Don't know1689.3
9) Refused50.3
Total1807100.0
659) What about Bill Clinton? (Do you think he feels that government should make every effort to improve the social and economic position of blacks, or that government should not make any special effort to help blacks because they should help themselves?) [R placement of Clinton on aid to blacks scale: telephone interview] (CLINBAP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Gov't should help blacks44624.7
5) Blacks should help themselves1116.1
7) Other/it depends/neither462.5
8) Don't know19210.6
9) Refused60.3
Total1807100.0
660) If R says Clinton thinks government should help blacks/If R says Clinton thinks blacks should help themselves: Telephone (CLINBAS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP125069.2
1) Great extent31717.5
5) Only some23713.1
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
661) Summary: 5pt aid blacks Clinton placement from branching series (CLINBA5P)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Gov't help blacks to great extent26714.8
2) Gov't help blacks to some extent1769.7
3) Other/neither/depends462.5
4) Should help themselves to some extent613.4
5) Should help themselves to a great extent502.8
8) Don't know19510.8
9) Refused60.3
Total1807100.0
662) Summary: 5pt aid blacks Clinton placement from 7pt scale/branching (CLINBA7P)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Gov't help blacks to great extent37520.8
2) Scale 2 branching: Gov't help blacks to some extent32918.2
3) Scale 3,4,5 branching: Other/neither/depends54129.9
4) Scale 6 branching: Should help themselves to some extent1075.9
5) Scale 7 branching: Should help themselves to a great extent814.5
8) Don't know36320.1
9) Refused110.6
Total1807100.0
663) Where would you place Al Gore on this issue? [R placement of Gore on aid to blacks scale: FTF INTERVIEW] (GOREBAF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should help blacks965.3
2) 21357.5
3) 318910.5
4) 422412.4
5) 5683.8
6) 6583.2
7) Blacks should help themselves271.5
8) Don't know20411.3
9) REFUSED50.3
Total1807100.0
664) What about Al Gore? (Do you think he feels that government should make every effort to improve the social and economic position of blacks, or that government should not make any special effort to help blacks because they should help themselves?) [R placement of Gore on aid to blacks scale: telephone interview] (GOREBAP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Gov't should help blacks42023.2
5) Blacks should help themselves1106.1
7) Other/it depends/neither331.8
8) Don't know23212.8
9) Refused60.3
Total1807100.0
665) If R says Gore thinks government should help blacks/If R says Gore thinks blacks should help themselves: Telephone (GOREBAS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP127770.7
1) Great extent28415.7
5) Only some24513.6
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
666) Summary: 5pt aid blacks Gore placement from branching series (GOREBA5P)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Gov't help blacks to great extent23412.9
2) Gov't help blacks to some extent18510.2
3) Other/neither/depends331.8
4) Should help themselves to some extent603.3
5) Should help themselves to a great extent502.8
8) Don't know23312.9
9) Refused60.3
Total1807100.0
667) Summary: 5pt aid blacks Gore placement from 7pt scale/branching (GOREBA7P)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Gov't help blacks to great extent33018.3
2) Scale 2 branching: Gov't help blacks to some extent32017.7
3) Scale 3,4,5 branching: Other/neither/depends51428.4
4) Scale 6 branching: Should help themselves to some extent1186.5
5) Scale 7 branching: Should help themselves to a great extent774.3
8) Don't know43724.2
9) Refused110.6
Total1807100.0
668) Where would you place George W. Bush on this issue? [R placement of Bush on aid to blacks scale: FTF interview] (BUSHBAF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should help blacks191.1
2) 2221.2
3) 3693.8
4) 420911.6
5) 522612.5
6) 61437.9
7) Blacks should help themselves1025.6
8) Don't know21211.7
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
669) What about George W. Bush? (Do you think he feels that government should make every effort to improve the social and economic position of blacks, or that government should not make any special effort to help blacks because they should help themselves?) [R placement of Bush on aid to blacks scale: Telephone interview] (BUSHBAP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Gov't should help blacks1518.4
5) Blacks should help themselves35119.4
7) Other/it depends/neither442.4
8) Don't know24713.7
9) Refused80.4
Total1807100.0
670) If R says Bush thinks government should help blacks/If R says Bush thinks blacks should help themselves: Telephone (BUSHBAS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP130572.2
1) Great extent25514.1
5) Only some24513.6
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
671) Summary: 5pt aid blacks Bush placement from branching series (BUSHBA5P)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Gov't help blacks to great extent452.5
2) Gov't help blacks to some extent1065.9
3) Other/neither/depends442.4
4) Should help themselves to some extent1397.7
5) Should help themselves to a great extent21011.6
8) Don't know24913.8
9) REFUSED80.4
Total1807100.0
672) Summary: 5pt aid blacks Bush placement from 7pt scale/branching (BUSHBA7P)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Gov't help blacks to great extent643.5
2) Scale 2 branching: Gov't help blacks to some extent1287.1
3) Scale 3,4,5 branching: Other/neither/depends54830.3
4) Scale 6 branching: Should help themselves to some extent28215.6
5) Scale 7 branching: Should help themselves to a great extent31217.3
8) Don't know46125.5
9) Refused120.7
Total1807100.0
673) Where would you place the Democratic Party on this issue? [R placement of Democratic Party on aid to blacks scale: FTF interview] (DEMSBAF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should help blacks1065.9
2) 21649.1
3) 321411.8
4) 419811.0
5) 5703.9
6) 6452.5
7) Blacks should help themselves291.6
8) Don't know1769.7
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
674) What about the Democratic Party? (Do you think THEY feel that government should make every effort to improve the social and economic position of blacks, or that government should not make any special effort to help blacks because they should help themselves?) [R placement of Democratic Party on aid to blacks scale: Telephone interview] (DEMSBAP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Gov't should help blacks43724.2
5) Blacks should help themselves1126.2
7) Other/it depends/neither261.4
8) Don't know22012.2
9) Refused60.3
Total1807100.0
675) If R says Democratic Party thinks government should help blacks/if R says Democratic Party thinks blacks should help themselves: Telephone (DEMSBAS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP125869.6
1) Great extent30116.7
5) Only some24713.7
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
676) Summary: 5pt aid blacks Democratic Party placement from branching series (DEMSBA5P)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Gov't help blacks to great extent25614.2
2) Gov't help blacks to some extent18110.0
3) Other/neither/depends261.4
4) Should help themselves to some extent663.7
5) Should help themselves to a great extent452.5
8) Don't know22112.2
9) Refused60.3
Total1807100.0
677) Summary: 5pt Aid blacks Democratic Party placement from 7pt scale/branching (DEMSBA7P)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Gov't help blacks to great extent36220.0
2) Scale 2 branching: Gov't help blacks to some extent34519.1
3) Scale 3,4,5 branching: Other/neither/depends50828.1
4) Scale 6 branching: Should help themselves to some extent1116.1
5) Scale 7 branching: Should help themselves to a great extent744.1
8) Don't know39722.0
9) Refused100.6
Total1807100.0
678) Where would you place the Republican Party on this issue? [R placement of Republican Party on aid to blacks scale: FTF interview] (REPSBAF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80144.3
1) Gov't should help blacks150.8
2) 2191.1
3) 3663.7
4) 418610.3
5) 521812.1
6) 619610.8
7) Blacks should help themselves1166.4
8) Don't know18610.3
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
679) What about the Republican Party? (Do you think THEY feel that government should make every effort to improve the social and economic position of blacks, or that government should not make any special effort to help blacks because they should help themselves?) [R placement of Republican Party on aid to blacks scale: Telephone interview] (REPSBAP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Gov't should help blacks1518.4
5) Blacks should help themselves36920.4
7) Other/it depends/neither432.4
8) Don't know23212.8
9) Refused60.3
Total1807100.0
680) If R says Republican Party thinks government should help blacks/If R says Republican Party thinks blacks should help themselves: Telephone (REPSBAS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP128771.2
1) Great extent27115.0
5) Only some24913.8
Total1807100.0
681) Summary: 5pt aid blacks Republican Party placement from branching series (REPSBA5P)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100655.7
1) Gov't help blacks to great extent442.4
2) Gov't help blacks to some extent1075.9
3) Other/neither/depends432.4
4) Should help themselves to some extent1427.9
5) Should help themselves to a great extent22712.6
8) Don't know23212.8
9) Refused60.3
Total1807100.0
682) Summary: 5pt aid blacks Republican Party placement from 7pt scale/branching (REPSBA7P)
 TOTAL%
1) Scale 1 branching: Gov't help blacks to great extent593.3
2) Scale 2 branching: Gov't help blacks to some extent1267.0
3) Scale 3,4,5 branching: Other/neither/depends51328.4
4) Scale 6 branching: Should help themselves to some extent33818.7
5) Scale 7 branching: Should help themselves to a great extent34319.0
8) Don't know41823.1
9) Refused100.6
Total1807100.0
683) If R selected for standard version: Some people think that if a company has a history of discriminating against blacks when making hiring decisions, then they should be required to have an affirmative action program that gives blacks preference in hiring. What do you think? Should companies that have discriminated against blacks have to have an affirmative action program? (AFFIRMS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92751.3
1) Yes, they should have to have affirmative action43123.9
5) No, they should not have to have affirmative action33818.7
7) Other (specify)593.3
8) Don't know422.3
9) Refused100.6
Total1807100.0
684) If R selected for experimental version: Some people think that if a company has a history of discriminating against blacks when making hiring decisions, then they should be required to have an affirmative action program that gives blacks preference in hiring. What do you think? Should companies that have discriminated against blacks have to have an affirmative action program or should companies not have to have an affirmative action program? (AFFIRME)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP88048.7
1) Yes, they should have to have affirmative action39722.0
5) No, they should not have to have affirmative action42923.7
7) Other (specify)502.8
8) Don't know432.4
9) Refused80.4
Total1807100.0
685) If R says companies should have to have affirmative action: Do you feel strongly or not strongly (that they should have to have affirmative action)? (AFFIRMSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP97954.2
1) Strongly60133.3
5) Not strongly22112.2
8) Don't know60.3
Total1807100.0
686) If R says companies should not have to have affirmative action: Do you feel strongly or not strongly (that they should not have to have affirmative action)? (AFFIRMOP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104057.6
1) Strongly56031.0
5) Not strongly20411.3
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
687) Combined affirmative action (standard/experimental) (AFFIRMSM)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, they should have to have affirmative action82845.8
5) No, they should not have to have affirmative action76742.4
7) Other1096.0
8) Don't know854.7
9) Refused181.0
Total1807100.0
688) Summary - affirmative action (standard/experimental) (AFFIRMAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly - should have to have affirmative action60133.3
2) Not strongly - should have to have affirmative action22112.2
4) Not strongly - shouldn't have to have affirmative action20411.3
5) Strongly - shouldn't have to have affirmative action56031.0
7) Other1096.0
8) Don't know935.1
9) Refused191.1
Total1807100.0
689) Building and repairing highways (If you had a say in making up the federal budget this year, should federal spending on building and repairing highways be increased decreased or kept about the same?) (HIGHWAY)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased67737.5
3) Decreased1357.5
5) Kept about the same96953.6
7) Cut out entirely60.3
8) Don't know201.1
Total1807100.0
690) What about welfare programs? (Should federal spending on welfare programs be increased, decreased, or kept about the same?) (WELFARE)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased30216.7
3) Decreased66937.0
5) Kept about the same78243.3
7) Cut out entirely221.2
8) Don't know301.7
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
691) What about spending on aids research? (Should federal spending on spending on aids research be increased, decreased, or kept about the same?) (AIDS)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased91150.4
3) Decreased1518.4
5) Kept about the same69738.6
7) Cut out entirely110.6
8) Don't know372.0
Total1807100.0
692) What about foreign aid? (Should federal spending on foreign aid be increased, decreased, or kept about the same?) (FOREIGN)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased1629.0
3) Decreased78743.6
5) Kept about the same79243.8
7) Cut out entirely221.2
8) Don't know422.3
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
693) What about food stamps? (Should federal spending on food stamps be increased, decreased, or kept about the same?) (FOODSTMP)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased28515.8
3) Decreased54930.4
5) Kept about the same89049.3
7) Cut out entirely321.8
8) Don't know492.7
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
694) What about aid to poor people? (Should federal spending on aid to poor people be increased, decreased, or kept about the same?) (AIDPOOR)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased91650.7
3) Decreased1548.5
5) Kept about the same69338.4
7) Cut out entirely90.5
8) Don't know291.6
9) Refused60.3
Total1807100.0
695) What about social security? (Should federal spending on social security be increased, decreased, or kept about the same?) (SOCSEC)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased112062.0
3) Decreased663.7
5) Kept about the same57231.7
7) Cut out entirely110.6
8) Don't know382.1
Total1807100.0
696) What about environmental protection? (Should federal spending on environmental protection be increased, decreased, or kept about the same?) (ENVIRON)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased91350.5
3) Decreased1649.1
5) Kept about the same69438.4
7) Cut out entirely20.1
8) Don't know331.8
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
697) What about public schools? (Should federal spending on public schools be increased, decreased, or kept about the same?) (SCHOOLS)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased136875.7
3) Decreased874.8
5) Kept about the same33018.3
7) Cut out entirely130.7
8) Don't know90.5
Total1807100.0
698) What about dealing with crime? (Should federal spending on dealing with crime be increased, decreased, or kept about the same?) (CRIME)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased118065.3
3) Decreased894.9
5) Kept about the same51428.4
7) Cut out entirely70.4
8) Don't know170.9
Total1807100.0
699) What about child care? (Should federal spending on child care be increased, decreased, or kept about the same?) (CHILDCAR)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased110861.3
3) Decreased1287.1
5) Kept about the same51528.5
7) Cut out entirely160.9
8) Don't know392.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
700) What about tightening border security to prevent illegal immigration? (Should federal spending on tightening border security to prevent illegal immigration be increased, decreased, or kept about the same?) (IMMIGRAT)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased93151.5
3) Decreased1739.6
5) Kept about the same64135.5
7) Cut out entirely110.6
8) Don't know472.6
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
701) What about aid to blacks? (Should federal spending on aid to blacks be increased, decreased, or kept about the same?) (BLACKS)
 TOTAL%
1) Increased29316.2
3) Decreased41523.0
5) Kept about the same97153.7
7) Cut out entirely392.2
8) Don't know754.2
9) Refused140.8
Total1807100.0
702) Recently, there has been a lot of talk about how to spend the extra money the federal government is likely to have in the near future. Some people have proposed that most of the expected federal budget surplus should be used to cut taxes. Do you approve or disapprove of this proposal? (TAXCUTS)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve111161.5
5) Disapprove63735.3
8) Don't know563.1
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
703) If R approves using federal budget surplus to cut taxes/If R disapproves using federal budget surplus to cut taxes: Do you approve of this proposal strongly or not strongly?/Do you disapprove of this proposal strongly or not strongly? (TAXCUTAD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP593.3
1) Strongly121667.3
5) Not strongly52929.3
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
704) Summary: Tax cut from surplus (TAXCUTSP)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve strongly81144.9
2) Approve not strongly29816.5
4) Disapprove not strongly23112.8
5) Disapprove strongly40522.4
8) Don't know593.3
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
705) Some people have proposed that most of the expected federal budget surplus should go to protecting social security and Medicare. Do you approve or disapprove of this proposal? (SOCSECSP)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve145380.4
5) Disapprove31217.3
8) Don't know392.2
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
706) If R approves using surplus for social security & medicare/If R disapproves using surplus for social security & medicare: Do you approve of this proposal strongly or not strongly?/Do you disapprove of this proposal strongly or not strongly? (SOCSCSSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP422.3
1) Strongly130972.4
5) Not strongly45425.1
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
707) Summary: Use surplus to protect social security (SOCSECSM)
 TOTAL%
1) Approve strongly115363.8
2) Approve not strongly29816.5
4) Disapprove not strongly1568.6
5) Disapprove strongly1568.6
8) Don't know412.3
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
708) There has been some discussion about abortion during recent years. I am going to read you a short list of opinions. Please tell me which one of the opinions best agrees with your view? You can just tell me the number of the opinion you choose. (ABORTION)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) By law, abortion should never be permitted.21511.9
2) The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest, or when the woman's life is in danger52529.1
3) The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established26514.7
4) By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice75341.7
7) Other (specify)281.5
8) Don't know110.6
9) Refused70.4
Total1807100.0
709) All abortion respondents: How important is this issue to you personally? Not at all important, not too important, somewhat important, very important, or extremely important? (ABORTIMP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Not at all important764.2
2) Not too important19310.7
3) Somewhat important49927.6
4) Very important64035.4
5) Extremely important38921.5
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
710) Where would you place Al Gore on abortion? (GOREABTN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) By law, abortion should never be permitted.844.6
2) The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest, or when the woman's life is in danger22812.6
3) The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established25314.0
4) By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice76242.2
7) Other (specify)211.2
8) Don't know45024.9
9) Refused60.3
Total1807100.0
711) If Gore's position on abortion is not DON'T KNOW/REF: How certain are you of Al Gore's position? Very certain, pretty certain, or not very certain? (GOREABP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP45925.4
1) Very certain42623.6
3) Pretty certain54029.9
5) Not very certain38021.0
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
712) Where would you place George W. Bush (on abortion)? (BUSHABTN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) By law, abortion should never be permitted.28515.8
2) The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest, or when the woman's life is in danger65536.2
3) The law should permit abortion for reasons other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established22712.6
4) By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice1196.6
7) Other (specify)231.3
8) Don't know48827.0
9) Refused70.4
Total1807100.0
713) If George W. Bush's position on abortion is not DON'T KNOW/REF: How certain are you of George W. Bush's position? Very certain, pretty certain, or not very certain? (BUSHABP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP49827.6
1) Very certain31517.4
3) Pretty certain56031.0
5) Not very certain43324.0
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
714) Would you favor or oppose a law in your state that would require a teenage girl under age 18 to receive her parent's permission before she could obtain an abortion? (ABRTPRNT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Favor139577.2
5) Oppose35319.5
8) Don't know442.4
9) Refused120.7
Total1807100.0
715) If R favors abortion law requiring minors' parental permission/If R opposes abortion law requiring minors' parental permission: Strongly or not strongly? (ABRTSPRN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP593.3
1) Strongly146180.9
5) Not strongly28615.8
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
716) Summary: Parental consent for abortions (ABRTSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Favor strongly123368.2
2) Favor not strongly1629.0
4) Oppose not strongly1246.9
5) Oppose strongly22812.6
8) Don't know452.5
9) Refused120.7
Total1807100.0
717) There has been discussion recently about a proposed law to ban certain types of late-term abortions, sometimes called partial birth abortions. Do you favor or oppose a law that would make these types of abortions illegal? (PBRTHSUP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Favor123668.4
5) Oppose44424.6
8) Don't know1086.0
9) Refused160.9
Total1807100.0
718) If R favors ban on late-term abortions/If R opposes ban on late-term abortions: Do you strongly or not strongly favor/oppose a law that would that would make these types of abortions illegal? (PBRTHSTR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1277.0
1) Strongly138676.7
5) Not strongly28916.0
8) Don't know50.3
Total1807100.0
719) Summary: Ban on late-term abortions (PBRTHSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Favor strongly109760.7
2) Favor not strongly1377.6
4) Oppose not strongly1528.4
5) Oppose strongly28916.0
8) Don't know1136.3
9) REFUSED160.9
Total1807100.0
720) Checkpoint: Mode and version for environment versus jobs self-placement [FTF: Rs were randomly assigned to the standard 7-point scale or to an experimental version of the 7-point scale (without haven't thought much about it option). Phone: Rs were randomly assigned to 2 versions of the branching format; in the 2nd version, the initial placement question does not include the 'haven't thought much about it' option.] (CKPTEJSP)
 TOTAL%
1) FTF standard version50227.8
2) FTF experimental version50427.9
3) Phone version 137320.6
4) Phone version 242823.7
Total1807100.0
721) [Environment versus jobs scale self placement] If R selected for standard version: FTF: Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? (JOBENVF)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this663.7
1) Protect environment, even if it costs job & standard of living663.7
2) 2663.7
3) 3703.9
4) 41317.2
5) 5603.3
6) 6261.4
7) Jobs & standard of living more important than environment160.9
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused; NA; INAP130572.2
Total1807100.0
722) If R selected for experimental version: FTF: Where would you place yourself on this scale? (JOBENVE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP130572.2
1) Protect environment, even if it costs job & standard of living442.4
2) 2623.4
3) 3925.1
4) 41608.9
5) 5703.9
6) 6412.3
7) Jobs & standard of living more important than environment181.0
8) Don't know130.7
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
723) Combined FTF standard/experimental - 7pt jobs vs. environment (JOBNVC)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this663.7
1) Protect environment, even if it costs job & standard of living1106.1
2) 21287.1
3) 31629.0
4) 429116.1
5) 51307.2
6) 6673.7
7) Jobs & standard of living more important than environment341.9
8) Don't know140.8
9) Refused; NA; INAP80544.5
Total1807100.0
724) If R selected for version 1: Telephone: Which is closer to the way you feel, or haven't you thought much about this? (JOBENVP)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much1106.1
1) Protect environment, even if it costs job & standard of living1779.8
5) Jobs & standard of living more important than environment522.9
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]291.6
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused; NA; INAP143479.4
Total1807100.0
725) If R selected for version 2: Telephone: Which is closer to the way you feel? (JOBENVPE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP138076.4
1) Protect environment, even if it costs job & standard of living24513.6
5) Jobs & standard of living more important than environment1025.6
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]462.5
8) Don't know281.5
9) Refused60.3
Total1807100.0
726) Combined telephone versions - environment vs. jobs (JOBENVC)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much1106.1
1) Protect environment, even if it costs job & standard of living42223.4
5) Jobs & standard of living more important than environment1548.5
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]754.2
8) Don't know331.8
9) Refused; NA; INAP101356.1
Total1807100.0
727) Both telephone versions: If protecting environment is more important/If maintaining jobs and standard of living are more important: Telephone: Is protecting the environment much more important (than maintaining jobs and standard of living) or only somewhat more important?/Are maintaining jobs and standard of living much more important (than protecting the environment) or only somewhat more important? (JOBVSTR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP123168.1
1) Much more important33618.6
5) Only somewhat more important24013.3
Total1807100.0
728) Summary: 5pt env/jobs self-placement from branching series (JOBENV5P)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much1106.1
1) Environment much more important27014.9
2) Environment somewhat more important1528.4
3) Other/depends/neither754.2
4) Jobs somewhat more important884.9
5) Jobs much more important663.7
8) Don't know331.8
9) Refused; NA; INAP101356.1
Total1807100.0
729) Summary: 5pt env/jobs self-placement from 7pt scale/branching (JOBENV7P)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much1769.7
1) Scale 1 branching: Environment much more important38021.0
2) Scale 2 branching: Environment somewhat more important28015.5
3) Scale 3 branching: Other/depends/neither65836.4
4) Scale 4 branching: Jobs somewhat more important1558.6
5) Scale 5 branching: Jobs much more important1005.5
8) Don't know472.6
9) Refused; NA110.6
Total1807100.0
730) Where would you place Al Gore on this issue (jobs/environment scale)? [FTF interview] (GOREJEF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80344.4
1) Protect environment, even if it costs job & standard of living1327.3
2) 21618.9
3) 31719.5
4) 41789.9
5) 5794.4
6) 6452.5
7) Jobs & standard of living more important than environment221.2
8) Don't know21311.8
9) REFUSED30.2
Total1807100.0
731) What about Al Gore? Do you think he thinks it is important to protect the environment even if it costs some jobs, OR that protecting the environment is not as important as maintaining jobs and our standard of living? [Telephone interview] (GOREJEP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100755.7
1) Protect environment, even if it costs job & standard of living46125.5
5) Jobs & standard of living more important than environment1015.6
7) Other, it depends, neither211.2
8) Don't know21511.9
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
732) If R says Gore thinks protecting environment is more important/If R says Gore thinks jobs and standard of living are more important: Telephone: Does he think protecting the environment much more important (than maintaining jobs and standard of living) or only somewhat more important?/ Does he think maintaining jobs and standard of living much more important (than protecting the environment) or only somewhat more important? (GORESJE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP124568.9
1) Much more important32417.9
5) Somewhat more important23412.9
8) Don't know40.2
Total1807100.0
733) Summary: 5pt env/jobs Gore placement from branching series (GOREJE5P)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100755.7
1) Environment much more important29816.5
2) Environment somewhat more important1618.9
3) Other/depends/neither211.2
4) Jobs somewhat more important734.0
5) Jobs much more important261.4
8) Don't know21912.1
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
734) Summary: 5pt env/jobs Gore placement from 7pt scale/branching (GOREJE7P)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Scale 1 branching: Environment much more important43023.8
2) Scale 2 branching: Environment somewhat more important32217.8
3) Scale 3 branching: Other/depends/neither44924.8
4) Scale 4 branching: Jobs somewhat more important1186.5
5) Scale 5 branching: Jobs much more important482.7
8) Don't know43223.9
9) Refused50.3
Total1807100.0
735) Where would you place George W. Bush on this issue (jobs/environment scale)? [FTF interview] (BUSHJEF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80344.4
1) Protect environment, even if it costs job & standard of living231.3
2) 2181.0
3) 3734.0
4) 419911.0
5) 520911.6
6) 61689.3
7) Jobs & standard of living more important than environment633.5
8) Don't know24913.8
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
736) What about George W. Bush? Do you think he thinks it is important to protect the environment even if it costs some jobs, OR that protecting the environment is not as important as maintaining jobs and our standard of living? [Telephone interview] (BUSHJEP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100755.7
1) Protect environment, even if it costs job & standard of living19410.7
5) Jobs & standard of living more important than environment32718.1
7) Other, it depends, neither392.2
8) Don't know23713.1
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
737) If R says Bush thinks protecting environment is more important/If R says Bush thinks jobs and standard of living are more important: Telephone: Does he think protecting the environment much more important (than maintaining jobs and standard of living) or only somewhat more important?/ Does he think maintaining jobs and standard of living much more important (than protecting the environment) or only somewhat more important? (BUSHSJE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP128671.2
1) Much more important24213.4
5) Somewhat more important27315.1
8) Don't know60.3
Total1807100.0
738) Summary: 5pt env/jobs Bush placement from branching series (BUSHJE5P)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100755.7
1) Environment much more important784.3
2) Environment somewhat more important1146.3
3) Other/depends/neither392.2
4) Jobs somewhat more important1598.8
5) Jobs much more important1649.1
8) Don't know24313.4
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
739) Summary: 5pt env/jobs Bush placement from 7pt scale/branching (BUSHJE7P)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Scale 1 branching: environment much more important1015.6
2) Scale 2 branching: environment somewhat more important1327.3
3) Scale 3 branching: Other/depends/neither52028.8
4) Scale 4 branching: Jobs somewhat more important32718.1
5) Scale 5 branching: Jobs much more important22712.6
8) Don't know49227.2
9) Refused50.3
Total1807100.0
740) Do you think homosexuals should be allowed to serve in the United States Armed Forces or don't you think so? (GAYMLSUP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Homosexuals should be allowed to serve128571.1
5) Homosexuals should not be allowed to serve41422.9
8) Don't know864.8
9) Refused191.1
Total1807100.0
741) If R says allow homosexuals to serve in armed forces: Do you feel strongly or not strongly that homosexuals should be allowed to serve? (GAYMLFAV)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP52228.9
1) Strongly87148.2
5) Not strongly41022.7
8) Don't know40.2
Total1807100.0
742) If R says do not allow homosexuals to serve in armed forces: Do you feel strongly or not strongly that homosexuals should not be allowed to serve? (GAYMLOPP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP139377.1
1) Strongly32217.8
5) Not strongly894.9
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
743) Summary: Homosexuals in armed forces (GAYMLSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Strongly - Should be allowed to serve87148.2
2) Not strongly - Should be allowed to serve41022.7
4) Not strongly - Should not be allowed to serve894.9
5) Strongly - Should not be allowed to serve32217.8
8) Don't know935.1
9) Refused191.1
Total1807100.0
744) Do you think the federal government should make it more difficult for people to buy a gun than it is now, make it easier for people to buy a gun, or keep these rules about the same as they are now? (GUNSSUP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) More difficult106058.7
3) Make it easier754.2
5) Keep these rules about the same65936.5
8) Don't know80.4
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
745) If R says gov't should make it more difficult to buy a gun: A lot more difficult or somewhat more difficult? (GUNSCRTL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP74741.3
1) A lot more difficult86147.6
5) Somewhat more difficult19911.0
Total1807100.0
746) If R says Gov't should make it easier to buy a gun: A lot easier or somewhat easier? (GUNFREE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP173295.8
1) A lot easier392.2
5) Somewhat easier362.0
Total1807100.0
747) Summary: R position on gun restrictions (GUNSSUMM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) A lot more difficult86147.6
2) Somewhat more difficult19911.0
3) Keep rules about the same65936.5
4) Somewhat easier362.0
5) A lot easier392.2
8) Don't know80.4
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
748) All gun restriction respondents: How important is this issue to you personally? Not at all important, not too important, somewhat important, very important, or extremely important? (GUNSIMP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Not at all important372.0
2) Not too important1397.7
3) Somewhat important46125.5
4) Very important71639.6
5) Extremely important44824.8
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
749) Where would you place Al Gore? Do you think he would like to make it more difficult for people to buy a gun, make it easier for people to buy a gun, or keep these rules about the same as they are now? (GOREGUNS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) More difficult113963.0
3) Make it easier191.1
5) Keep these rules about the same35019.4
8) Don't know29416.3
9) REFUSED20.1
Total1807100.0
750) If R thinks Gore would like it easier to buy a gun/If R thinks Gore would like it more difficult to buy a gun: A lot easier or somewhat easier?/A lot more difficult or somewhat more difficult? (GOREGCT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP64935.9
1) A lot71839.7
5) Somewhat43724.2
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
751) Summary: Gore position on gun restrictions (GOREGCTL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) A lot more difficult70939.2
2) Somewhat more difficult42723.6
3) Keep rules about the same35019.4
4) Somewhat easier100.6
5) A lot easier90.5
8) Don't know29716.4
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
752) If R says Gore wants more difficult/easier to buy gun: If strength of Gore placement is not DON'T KNOW/REFUSED: How certain are you of Al Gore's position? Very certain, pretty certain, or not very certain? (GOREGCPL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP65236.1
1) Very certain39321.7
3) Pretty certain54230.0
5) Not very certain21912.1
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
753) Where would you place George W. Bush? Do you think he would like to make it more difficult for people to buy a gun, make it easier for people to buy a gun, or keep these rules about the same as they are now? (BUSHGUNS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) More difficult37520.8
3) Make it easier31517.4
5) Keep these rules about the same80644.6
8) Don't know30616.9
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
754) If R thinks G.W. Bush would like it easier to buy a gun/If R thinks G.W. Bush would like it more difficult to buy a gun: A lot easier or somewhat easier? A lot more difficult or somewhat more difficult? (BUSHGCT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP111761.8
1) A lot31817.6
5) Somewhat37020.5
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
755) Summary: GW Bush position on gun restrictions (BUSHGCTL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) A lot more difficult18210.1
2) Somewhat more difficult19310.7
3) Keep rules about the same80644.6
4) Somewhat easier1779.8
5) A lot easier1367.5
8) Don't know30817.0
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
756) If R says GW Bush wants more difficult/easier to buy gun: If strength of GW Bush placement is not DON'T KNOW/REFUSED: How certain are you of George W. Bush's position? Very certain, pretty certain, or not very certain? (BUSHGCPL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP111961.9
1) Very certain19010.5
3) Pretty certain31817.6
5) Not very certain18010.0
Total1807100.0
757) If R selected for standard version: Do you favor or oppose a school voucher program that would allow parents to use tax funds to send their children to the school of their choice, even if it were a private school? (SCHVCHRS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92551.2
1) Favor school voucher program42423.5
5) Oppose school voucher program39421.8
8) Don't know623.4
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
758) If R selected for experimental version: Do you favor or oppose a school voucher program that would allow parents to use tax funds to send their children to the school of their choice, even if it were a private school, or haven't you thought much about this? (SCHVCHRE)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this31717.5
1) Favor school voucher program33218.4
5) Oppose school voucher program25914.3
8) Don't know120.7
9) Refused; NA; INAP88749.1
Total1807100.0
759) Combined versions - school vouchers (SCHVCHRC)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this31717.5
1) Favor school voucher program75641.8
5) Oppose school voucher program65336.1
8) Don't know744.1
9) Refused; NA; INAP70.4
Total1807100.0
760) If R favors school voucher program/If R opposes school voucher program: Do you favor/oppose a school voucher program strongly or not strongly? (SCHVCHRH)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP121667.3
1) Strongly43924.3
5) Not strongly1528.4
Total1807100.0
761) Summary: R position on school vouchers (SCHVCHRU)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this31717.5
1) Favor strongly24513.6
2) Favor not strongly874.8
4) Oppose not strongly653.6
5) Oppose strongly19410.7
8) Don't know120.7
9) Refused; NA; INAP88749.1
Total1807100.0
762) Do you favor a law making English the official language of the United States, meaning government business would be conducted in English only, or do you oppose such a law? (ENGLOFFC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Favor120266.5
3) Neither favor nor oppose [Vol]1307.2
5) Oppose44624.7
8) Don't know241.3
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
763) Some people say that the government in Washington should see to it that white and black children go to the same schools. Others claim that this is not the government's business. Have you been interested enough in this question to favor one side over the other? (SCHLINTG)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Yes119566.1
5) No58032.1
8) Don't know271.5
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
764) If R has opinion whether gov't see to black/white kids in same schools: Do you think the government in Washington should see to it that white and black children go to the same schools or stay out of this area as it is not the government's business? (SCHLINTO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP61233.9
1) See to it that white and black children go to the same school59633.0
5) Stay out of this area as it is not the government's business53129.4
7) Other; depends563.1
8) Don't know100.6
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
765) Do you think gay or lesbian couples, in other words, homosexual couples, should be legally permitted to adopt children? (GAYADOPT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Yes74741.3
5) No90950.3
8) Don't know1267.0
9) Refused221.2
Total1807100.0
766) Do you favor or oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder? (DTHPSUP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Favor124068.6
5) Oppose46225.6
8) Don't know874.8
9) Refused150.8
Total1807100.0
767) If R favors death penalty for persons convicted of murder:(Do you favor the death penalty for persons convicted of murder) strongly or not strongly? (DTHPSTR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP56731.4
1) Strongly92551.2
5) Not strongly31417.4
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
768) If R opposes death penalty for persons convicted of murder:(Do you oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder) strongly or not strongly? (DTHOPP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP134574.4
1) Strongly28315.7
5) Not strongly1779.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
769) Summary: R position on death penalty (DTHPSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Favor strongly92551.2
2) Favor not strongly31417.4
4) Oppose not strongly1779.8
5) Oppose strongly28315.7
8) Don't know894.9
9) Refused160.9
Total1807100.0
770) Checkpoint: Mode and version for women's equal role self-placement (CKPTWOM)
 TOTAL%
1) FTF standard52028.8
2) FTF experimental48626.9
3) Phone version 138221.1
4) Phone version 241923.2
Total1807100.0
771) [If R selected for standard version: FTF: R self placement on equal role scale] Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? (FMQLFTF)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this181.0
1) Women and men should have equal roles29616.4
2) 2804.4
3) 3311.7
4) 4442.4
5) 5201.1
6) 6140.8
7) A woman's place is in the home160.9
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused; NA; INAP128771.2
Total1807100.0
772) [If R selected for experimental version: FTF: R self placement on equal role scale] Where would you place yourself on this scale? (FMQLFTE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP132373.2
1) Women and men should have equal roles27615.3
2) 2623.4
3) 3392.2
4) 4603.3
5) 5181.0
6) 690.5
7) A woman's place is in the home130.7
8) Don't know60.3
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
773) Combined FTF standard/experimental versions - women's role (FMQLFTC)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this181.0
1) Women and men should have equal roles57231.7
2) 21427.9
3) 3703.9
4) 41045.8
5) 5382.1
6) 6231.3
7) A woman's place is in the home291.6
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused; NA; INAP80444.5
Total1807100.0
774) Recently there has been a lot of talk about women's rights. Some people feel that women should have an equal role with men in running business, industry, and government. Others feel that a woman's place is in the home. If R selected for version 1:Telephone: Which is closer to the way you feel, or haven't you thought much about this? (FMQLST)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much191.1
1) Women and men should have equal roles32818.2
5) A woman's place is in the home181.0
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]140.8
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused; NA; INAP142578.9
Total1807100.0
775) Recently there has been a lot of talk about women's rights. Some people feel that women should have an equal role with men in running business, industry, and government. Others feel that a woman's place is in the home. If R selected for version 2: Telephone: Which is closer to the way you feel? (FMQLBRE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP138976.9
1) Women and men should have equal roles36720.3
5) A woman's place is in the home231.3
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]241.3
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
776) Combined telephone versions - women's role (FMQLCPH)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much191.1
1) Women and men should have equal roles69538.5
5) A woman's place is in the home412.3
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]382.1
8) Don't know60.3
9) Refused; NA; INAP100855.8
Total1807100.0
777) Both telephone versions: If R says men and women should have equal roles/If R says a woman's place is in the home: Telephone: Do you feel strongly or not strongly that men and women should have equal roles?/Do you feel strongly or not strongly that a woman's place is in the home? (FMQLSUP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP107159.3
1) Strongly68037.6
5) Not strongly553.0
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
778) Summary: 5pt womens role self-placement from branching series (FMQL5PS)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much191.1
1) Strongly - women equal role65236.1
2) Not strongly - equal role422.3
3) Other/depends/neither382.1
4) Not strongly - place is in the home130.7
5) Strongly - place is in the home281.5
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused; NA; INAP100855.8
Total1807100.0
779) Summary: 5pt womens role self-placement from 7pt scale/branching (FMQL7PS)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much372.0
1) Scale 1 branching: strongly - women equal role122467.7
2) Scale 2 branching: not strongly - equal role18410.2
3) Scale 3 branching: other/depends/neither25013.8
4) Scale 4 branching: not strongly - place is in the home362.0
5) Scale 5 branching: strongly - place is in the home573.2
8) Don't know140.8
9) Refused; NA; INAP50.3
Total1807100.0
780) Gore-equal role scale FTF Where would you place Al Gore (on this issue)? (GOREFEQF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80344.4
1) Women and men should have equal roles27315.1
2) 218510.2
3) 31458.0
4) 41277.0
5) 5362.0
6) 6241.3
7) A woman's place is in the home191.1
8) Don't know19310.7
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
781) Telephone: What about Al Gore? Do you think he feels that women should have an equal role with men in running business, industry and government, or that a woman's place is in the home? (GOREFEQP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100755.7
1) Women and men should have equal roles55230.5
5) A woman's place is in the home402.2
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]191.1
8) Don't know18710.3
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
782) If R thinks Gore feels men and women should have equal roles/If R thinks Gore feels that a woman's place is in the home: Telephone: Do you think he feels strongly or not strongly that men and women should have equal role?/Do you think he feels strongly or not strongly that a woman's place is in the home? (GOREFEQS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP121567.2
1) Strongly50628.0
5) Not strongly784.3
8) Don't know80.4
Total1807100.0
783) Summary: 5pt womens role Gore placement from branching series (GORE5FEQ)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100755.7
1) Strongly - women equal role48026.6
2) Not strongly - equal role643.5
3) Other/depends/neither191.1
4) Not strongly - place is in the home140.8
5) Strongly - place is in the home261.4
8) Don't know19510.8
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
784) Summary: 5pt womens role Gore placement from 7pt scale/branching (GORE7FEQ)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Scale 1 branching: Strongly - women equal role75341.7
2) Scale 2 branching: Not strongly - equal role24913.8
3) Scale 3 branching: Other/depends/neither32718.1
4) Scale 4 branching: Not strongly - place is in the home382.1
5) Scale 5 branching: strongly - place is in the home452.5
8) Don't know38821.5
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
785) Bush-equal role scale FTF Where would you place George W. Bush (on this issue)? (BUSHFEQF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80344.4
1) Women and men should have equal roles1548.5
2) 2995.5
3) 31538.5
4) 41729.5
5) 51146.3
6) 6603.3
7) A woman's place is in the home301.7
8) Don't know22012.2
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
786) Telephone: What about George W. Bush? Do you think he feels that women should have an equal role with men in running business, industry and government, OR that a woman's place is in the home? (BUSHFEQP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100755.7
1) Women and men should have equal roles44024.3
5) A woman's place is in the home1126.2
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]301.7
8) Don't know21612.0
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
787) If R thinks GW Bush feels men and women should have equal roles/If R thinks GW Bush feels that a woman's place is in the home: Telephone: Do you think he feels strongly or not strongly that men and women should have equal roles?/Do you think he feels strongly or not strongly that a woman's place is in the home? (BUSHFEQS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP125569.5
1) Strongly41222.8
5) Not strongly1337.4
8) Don't know70.4
Total1807100.0
788) Summary: 5pt womens role Bush placement from branching series (BUSH5FEQ)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; FTF mode100755.7
1) Strongly - women equal role34419.0
2) Not strongly - equal role905.0
3) Other/depends/neither301.7
4) Not strongly - place is in the home432.4
5) Strongly - place is in the home683.8
8) Don't know22312.3
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
789) Summary: 5pt womens role Bush placement from 7pt scale/branching (BUSH7FEQ)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Scale 1 branching: strongly - women equal role49827.6
2) Scale 2 branching: Not strongly - equal role18910.5
3) Scale 3 branching: Other/depends/neither46926.0
4) Scale 4 branching: Not strongly - place is in the home1035.7
5) Scale 5 branching: Strongly - place is in the home985.4
8) Don't know44324.5
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
790) [FTF interview: R self placement on environmental regulation scale] Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? (ENVREGSP)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this19210.6
1) Tougher regulations on business needed to protect environment1729.5
2) 21498.2
3) 31598.8
4) 41679.2
5) 5764.2
6) 6482.7
7) Regulations to protect environment already too much a burden362.0
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused; NA; INAP80344.4
Total1807100.0
791) Some people think we need much tougher government regulations on business in order to protect the environment. Others think that current regulations to protect the environment are already too much of a burden on business. Telephone interview: Which is closer to the way you feel, or haven't you thought much about this? (ENVRGBR)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this24313.4
1) Tougher regulations on business needed to protect environment33718.6
5) Regulations to protect environment already too much a burden1327.3
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]734.0
8) Don't know110.6
9) Refused; NA; INAP101155.9
Total1807100.0
792) If R thinks tougher regulation on business needed: Telephone: Do we need to toughen regulations to protect the environment a lot, or just somewhat? (ENVRGINC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP147081.4
1) A lot21712.0
5) Somewhat1206.6
Total1807100.0
793) If R thinks regulations already too much burden: Telephone: Are regulations to protect the environment way too much of a burden on business or just somewhat of a burden? (ENVRGBRD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP167592.7
1) Way too much583.2
5) Somewhat744.1
Total1807100.0
794) Summary: 5pt environment regulation self-placement from branching series (ENVRG5PS)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about it24313.4
1) Toughen regulations a lot21712.0
2) Toughen regulations a little1206.6
3) Other/depends/neither734.0
4) Regulations somewhat of a burden744.1
5) Regulations way too much burden583.2
8) Don't know110.6
9) Refused; NA; INAP101155.9
Total1807100.0
795) Summary: 5pt environment regulation self-placement from 7pt scale/branching (ENVRG7PS)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about it43524.1
1) Scale 1 branching: toughen regulations a lot38921.5
2) Scale 2 branching: toughen regulations a little26914.9
3) Scale 3,4,5 branching: other/depends/neither47526.3
4) Scale 6 branching: regulations somewhat of a burden1226.8
5) Scale 7 branching: regulations way too much burden945.2
8) Don't know160.9
9) Refused; NA70.4
Total1807100.0
796) All environmental regulation respondents: How important is this issue to you personally? Not at all important, not too important, somewhat important, very important, or extremely important? (ENVRGIMP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Not at all important1297.1
2) Not too important22312.3
3) Somewhat important64835.9
4) Very important56331.2
5) Extremely important21912.1
8) Don't know211.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
797) [Gore placement-environmental regulation scale] Where would you place Al Gore on this issue? (GOREENV)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80344.4
1) Tougher regulations on business needed to protect environment1538.5
2) 223212.8
3) 31789.9
4) 41387.6
5) 5452.5
6) 6241.3
7) Regulations to protect environment already too much a burden100.6
8) Don't know22312.3
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
798) Telephone: What about Al Gore? Do you think he believes we need much tougher government regulations on business in order to protect the environment, OR that current regulations to protect the environment are already too much of a burden on business? (GOREENVB)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100755.7
1) Tougher regulations on business needed to protect environment48326.7
5) Regulations to protect environment already too much a burden713.9
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]191.1
8) Don't know22512.5
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
799) If R thinks Gore feels tougher environmental regulation on business needed: Telephone: Do you think he believes that we need to toughen regulations to protect the environment a lot, or just somewhat? (GOREERT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP132473.3
1) A lot33118.3
5) Somewhat1518.4
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
800) If R thinks Gore feels environment regulations already too much burden: Telephone: Do you think he believes regulations to protect the environment are way too much of a burden on business or just somewhat of a burden? (GOREERB)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP173696.1
1) Way too much70.4
5) Somewhat643.5
Total1807100.0
801) Summary: 5pt environment regulation Gore placement from branching series (GOREE5PS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100755.7
1) Toughen regulations a lot33118.3
2) Toughen regulations a little1518.4
3) Other/depends/neither191.1
4) Regulations somewhat of a burden643.5
5) Regulations way too much burden70.4
8) Don't know22612.5
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
802) Summary: 5pt environment regulation Gore placement from 7pt scale/branching (GOREE7PS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Scale 1 branching: Toughen regulations a lot48426.8
2) Scale 2 branching: Toughen regulations a little38321.2
3) Scale 3,4,5 branching: other/depends/neither38021.0
4) Scale 6 branching: regulations somewhat of a burden884.9
5) Scale 7 branching: regulations way too much burden170.9
8) Don't know44924.8
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
803) If R's placement of Gore is not DON'T KNOW or OTHER/DEPENDS/NEITHER: How certain are you of Al Gore's position? Very certain, pretty certain, or not very certain? (GORECRT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47326.2
1) Very certain42023.2
3) Pretty certain54830.3
5) Not very certain36420.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
804) (Bush placement-environmental regulation scale) FTF: Where would you place George W. Bush (on this issue)? (BUSHENV)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80344.4
1) Tougher regulations on business needed to protect environment261.4
2) 2402.2
3) 3935.1
4) 420311.2
5) 518210.1
6) 61488.2
7) Regulations to protect environment already too much a burden633.5
8) Don't know24813.7
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
805) Telephone: What about George W. Bush? Do you think he believes we need much tougher government regulations on business in order to protect the environment, or that current regulations to protect the environment are already too much of a burden on business? (BUSHENVB)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100755.7
1) Tougher regulations on business needed to protect environment1598.8
5) Regulations to protect environment already too much a burden35519.6
7) Other, it depends, neither [Vol]432.4
8) Don't know24113.3
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
806) If R thinks GW Bush feels tougher environment regulation on business needed: Telephone: Do you think he believes that we need to toughen regulations to protect the environment a lot, or just somewhat? (BUSHERT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP164891.2
1) A lot683.8
5) Somewhat915.0
Total1807100.0
807) If R thinks GW Bush feels environment regulations already too much burden: Telephone: Do you think he believes regulations to protect the environment are way too much of a burden on business or just somewhat of a burden? (BUSHERB)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP145280.4
1) Way too much1367.5
5) Somewhat21612.0
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
808) Summary: 5pt environment regulation Bush placement from branching series (BUSHE5PS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100755.7
1) Toughen regulations a lot683.8
2) Toughen regulations a little915.0
3) Other/depends/neither432.4
4) Regulations somewhat of a burden21612.0
5) Regulations way too much burden1367.5
8) Don't know24413.5
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
809) Summary: 5pt environment regulation Bush placement from 7pt scale/branching (BUSHE7PS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Scale 1 branching: Toughen regulations a lot945.2
2) Scale 2 branching: Toughen regulations a little1317.2
3) Scale 3,4,5 branching: Other/depends/neither52128.8
4) Scale 6 branching: Regulations somewhat of a burden36420.1
5) Scale 7 branching: Regulations way too much burden19911.0
8) Don't know49227.2
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
810) If R's placement of GW Bush is not DON'T KNOW or OTHER/DEPENDS/NEITHER: How certain are you of George W. Bush's position? Very certain, pretty certain, or not very certain? (BUSHECRT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP54129.9
1) Very certain25514.1
3) Pretty certain57031.5
5) Not very certain44024.3
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
811) So far as you know now, do you expect to vote in the national elections this coming November or not? (WILLVOTE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Yes154785.6
5) No23012.7
8) Don't know271.5
Total1807100.0
812) If R expects to vote in November election: Who do you think you will vote for in the election for President? (WHOVOTE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP26014.4
1) Al Gore74041.0
2) George W. Bush60433.4
3) Pat Buchanan50.3
4) Ralph Nader412.3
5) None (if voter, will not vote for President)30.2
7) Other703.9
8) Don't know633.5
9) Refused211.2
Total1807100.0
813) If R expects to vote in November election: If intended presidential vote is not NONE or DON'T KNOW/REFUSED: Would you say that your preference for [Gore/Bush/Buchanan/other] is strong or not strong? (CANDPREF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP34719.2
1) Strong111461.6
5) Not strong33918.8
8) Don't know70.4
Total1807100.0
814) If Turnout intent is will not/don't know if will vote in November/if vote intent is to vote but not for President: If you were going to vote, who do you think you would vote for in the election for President? (WHOVOTEN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP154785.6
1) Al Gore894.9
2) George W. Bush1045.8
3) Pat Buchanan20.1
4) Ralph Nader40.2
5) None (if voter, will not vote for President) [Vol]331.8
7) Other60.3
8) Don't know191.1
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
815) If turnout intent is WILL NOT/DON'T KNOW if will vote in November/if vote intent is to vote but not for President: If R names presidential candidate he would vote for if voting: Would you say that your preference for [CANDIDATE NAMED] is strong or not strong? (CANDPRFN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP160288.7
1) Strong1055.8
5) Not strong975.4
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
816) After the November election, which party do you think will have the most members in the U.S. House of Representatives -- the Republicans or the Democrats? (PARTYHSE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Republicans81545.1
5) Democrats60433.4
8) Don't know38421.3
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
817) Again, after the November election, which party do you think will have the most members in the U.S. Senate, -- the Republicans or the Democrats? (PARTYSEN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Republicans81445.0
5) Democrats55730.8
8) Don't know43023.8
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
818) Some people feel that if black people are not getting fair treatment in jobs, the government in Washington ought to see to it that they do. Others feel that this is not the federal government's business. Have you had enough interest in this question to favor one side over the other? (JOBINTST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA30.2
1) Yes, have interest in question119266.0
5) No, haven't had interest58532.4
8) Don't know181.0
9) Refused90.5
Total1807100.0
819) If R has had interest in issue of fair treatment in jobs: How do you feel? Should the government in Washington see to it that black people get fair treatment in jobs or is this not the federal government's business? (BLEQUAL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP61534.0
1) Government in Washington should see to it that black people62534.6
5) This is not the federal government's business51928.7
7) Other462.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
820) If R has had interest in issue of fair treatment in jobs: If R's position is to see to fair treatment/if R's position is not the federal government's business: Do you feel strongly or not strongly about that? (BLFEMP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP66336.7
1) Strongly95152.6
5) Not strongly19210.6
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
821) Summary: R position on fair treatment in jobs (BLFEMPS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP58832.5
1) Strongly - Gov't should see to fair treatment52429.0
2) Not strongly - Gov't should see to fair treatment1005.5
4) Not strongly - Not the government's business925.1
5) Strongly - Not the government's business42723.6
7) Other462.5
8) Don't know201.1
9) Refused100.6
Total1807100.0
822) Some people say that because of past discrimination, blacks should be given preference in hiring and promotion. Others say that such preference in hiring and promotion of blacks is wrong because it gives blacks advantages they haven't earned. What about your opinion -- are you for or against preferential hiring and promotion of blacks? (BLAFFIRM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA40.2
1) For preferential hiring and promotion of blacks26214.5
5) Against preferential hiring and promotion of blacks136675.6
7) Other945.2
8) Don't know663.7
9) Refused150.8
Total1807100.0
823) If R favors preference in hiring and promotion of blacks: Do you favor preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly? (BLAFFRMS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP154585.5
1) Strongly1749.6
5) Not strongly874.8
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
824) If R opposes preference in hiring and promotion of blacks: Do you oppose preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly? (BLAFFRMA)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP44124.4
1) Strongly102156.5
5) Not strongly34218.9
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
825) Summary: R position on affirmative action in jobs (BLAFFRSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA40.2
1) Favor strongly1749.6
2) Favor not strongly874.8
4) Oppose not strongly34218.9
5) Oppose strongly102156.5
7) Other945.2
8) Don't know703.9
9) Refused150.8
Total1807100.0
826) As you know, Bill Clinton was first elected President in November 1992. He will soon be leaving office after 8 years as President. The next several questions ask whether you think things have changed since Clinton came into office. First, would you say that compared to 1992, the federal budget deficit is now smaller, larger, or about the same? (DEFICT92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Gotten smaller49627.4
3) Gotten larger1267.0
5) Stayed about the same20311.2
8) Don't know613.4
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
827) If R says the budget deficit is smaller than in 1992: (Would you say that the budget deficit is) much smaller or somewhat smaller? (DEFICTSM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP131172.6
1) Much smaller24013.3
5) Somewhat smaller24813.7
8) Don't know80.4
Total1807100.0
828) If R says the budget deficit is larger than in 1992: (Would you say that the budget deficit is) much larger or somewhat larger? (DEFICTLG)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP168193.0
1) Much larger442.4
5) Somewhat larger784.3
8) Don't know40.2
Total1807100.0
829) Summary: Budget deficit since 1992 (DEFICSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Much smaller24013.3
2) Somewhat smaller24813.7
3) About the same20311.2
4) Somewhat larger784.3
5) Much larger442.4
8) Don't know734.0
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
830) Has federal spending on assistance to the poor been increased, decreased, or has it stayed about the same as in 1992? (POOR92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Increased33918.8
3) Decreased1588.7
5) Stayed about the same27515.2
8) Don't know1146.3
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
831) If R says spending on poor has decreased since 1992/If R says spending on poor has increased since 1992: A lot or somewhat? (POORSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP131072.5
1) A lot1307.2
5) Somewhat36220.0
8) Don't know50.3
Total1807100.0
832) Summary: Federal assistance to the poor (POORSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Increases a lot814.5
2) Increased somewhat25614.2
3) Stayed about the same27515.2
4) Decreased somewhat1065.9
5) Decreased a lot492.7
8) Don't know1196.6
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
833) Would you say that compared to 1992, the nation's economy is better, worse, or about the same? (ECON92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Better63335.0
3) Worse593.3
5) The same18510.2
8) Don't know100.6
Total1807100.0
834) If R says nation's economy is better since 1992:(Would you say) much better or somewhat better? (ECONBTTR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP117465.0
1) Much better37220.6
5) Somewhat better26114.4
Total1807100.0
835) If R says nation's economy is worse since 1992:(Would you say) much worse or somewhat worse? (ECONWRSE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174896.7
1) Much worse221.2
5) Somewhat worse372.0
Total1807100.0
836) Summary: Economy since 1992 (ECONSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Much better37220.6
2) Somewhat better26114.4
3) About the same18510.2
4) Somewhat worse372.0
5) Much worse221.2
8) Don't know100.6
Total1807100.0
837) Since 1992, would you say President Clinton has made the nation's economy better, made the economy worse, or had no effect on the economy one way or the other? (CLINECN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Made the economy better50227.8
3) Made the economy worse412.3
5) No effect32117.8
8) Don't know231.3
Total1807100.0
838) If R says Clinton has made economy better since 1992: Much better or somewhat better? (CLINECO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP130572.2
1) Much better24213.4
5) Somewhat better26014.4
Total1807100.0
839) If R says Clinton has made economy worse since 1992: Much worse or somewhat worse? (CLINEC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP176697.7
1) Much worse150.8
5) Somewhat worse261.4
Total1807100.0
840) Summary: Clinton effect on economy (CLINECSM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Much better24213.4
2) Somewhat better26014.4
3) No effect32117.8
4) Somewhat worse261.4
5) Much worse150.8
8) Don't know231.3
Total1807100.0
841) Have you personally been helped or have you been hurt economically by the Clinton Administration, or hasn't it affected you one way or the other? (CLINPERS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Helped18910.5
3) Hurt754.2
5) Not affected60833.6
8) Don't know150.8
Total1807100.0
842) Would you say that compared to 1992, the United States is more secure from its foreign enemies, less secure, or hasn't this changed very much? (SECURE92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) More secure21511.9
3) Less secure26114.4
5) No change37921.0
8) Don't know321.8
Total1807100.0
843) If R says U.S. more secure from enemies since 1992: (Would you say) much more secure or somewhat more secure? (SECURP92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP159288.1
1) Much more secure713.9
5) Somewhat more secure1448.0
Total1807100.0
844) If R says U.S. less secure from enemies since 1992: (Would you say) much less secure or somewhat less secure? (SECURN92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP154685.6
1) Much less secure1075.9
5) Somewhat less secure1538.5
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
845) Summary: U.S. security from foreign enemies (SECURSM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Much more secure713.9
2) Somewhat more secure1448.0
3) Not changed very much37921.0
4) Somewhat less secure1538.5
5) Much less secure1075.9
8) Don't know331.8
Total1807100.0
846) Would you say that Clinton Administration has made the United States more secure from its foreign enemies, less secure, or hasn't it made much difference either way? (CLINSEC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) More secure19210.6
3) Less secure21812.1
5) No change44924.8
8) Don't know281.5
Total1807100.0
847) If R says Clinton Administration made U.S. more secure: Much more secure or somewhat more secure? (CLINPSEC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP161589.4
1) Much more secure734.0
5) Somewhat more secure1196.6
Total1807100.0
848) If R says Clinton Administration made U.S. less secure: Much less secure or somewhat less secure? (CLINNSEC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP158987.9
1) Much less secure995.5
5) Somewhat less secure1196.6
Total1807100.0
849) Summary: Clinton Administration effect on U.S. security (CLINSCSU)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Much more secure734.0
2) Somewhat more secure1196.6
3) Hasn't made much difference44924.8
4) Somewhat less secure1196.6
5) Much less secure995.5
8) Don't know281.5
Total1807100.0
850) Would you say that compared to 1992 the nation's crime rate has gotten better, gotten worse, or stayed about the same? (CRIMRATE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Better32718.1
3) Worse27615.3
5) The same26014.4
8) Don't know241.3
Total1807100.0
851) If R says U.S. crime rate has gotten better since 1992: (Would you say) much better or somewhat better? (CRIMEP92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP148081.9
1) Much better824.5
5) Somewhat better24413.5
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
852) If R says U.S. crime rate has gotten worse since 1992: (Would you say) much worse or somewhat worse? (CRIMEN92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP153184.7
1) Much worse1387.6
5) Somewhat worse1387.6
Total1807100.0
853) Summary: U.S. crime rate since 1992 (CRIMSUMM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Much better824.5
2) Somewhat better24413.5
3) Stayed about the same26014.4
4) Somewhat worse1387.6
5) Much worse1387.6
8) Don't know251.4
Total1807100.0
854) Would you say that Clinton Administration has made the nation's crime rate better, worse, or hasn't it made much difference either way? (CLINCRIM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Better23412.9
3) Worse724.0
5) No difference54330.0
8) Don't know382.1
Total1807100.0
855) If R says Clinton Administration made U.S. crime rate better: Much better or somewhat better? (CLINPCRM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP157387.1
1) Much better724.0
5) Somewhat better1618.9
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
856) If R says Clinton Administration made U.S. crime rate worse: Much worse or somewhat worse? (CLINNCRM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP173596.0
1) Much worse362.0
5) Somewhat worse362.0
Total1807100.0
857) Summary: Effect of Clinton Administration on crime rate (CLINCRSM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Much better724.0
2) Somewhat better1618.9
3) Hasn't made much difference54330.0
4) Somewhat worse362.0
5) Much worse362.0
8) Don't know392.2
Total1807100.0
858) Would you say that compared to 1992, the nation's moral climate has gotten better, stayed about the same, or gotten worse? (MORLCLIM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Better874.8
3) Worse47026.0
5) The same31417.4
8) Don't know150.8
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
859) If R says moral climate is better since 1992: (Would you say) much better or somewhat better? (MORALP92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP172095.2
1) Much better281.5
5) Somewhat better593.3
Total1807100.0
860) If R says moral climate is worse since 1992: (Would you say) much worse or somewhat worse? (MORALN92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP133774.0
1) Much worse26014.4
5) Somewhat worse20911.6
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
861) Summary: U.S. moral climate since 1992 (MORALSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Much better281.5
2) Somewhat better593.3
3) Stayed about the same31417.4
4) Somewhat worse20911.6
5) Much worse26014.4
8) Don't know150.8
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
862) Has the Clinton Administration made the nation's moral climate better, worse, or hasn't it made much difference either way? (CLINMORL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Better653.6
3) Worse37320.6
5) No difference42523.5
8) Don't know211.2
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
863) If R says Clinton Administration made moral climate better: Much better or somewhat better? (CLINPMOR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174296.4
1) Much better231.3
5) Somewhat better422.3
Total1807100.0
864) If R says Clinton Administration made moral climate worse: Much worse or somewhat worse? (CLINNMOR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP143479.4
1) Much worse21411.8
5) Somewhat worse1598.8
Total1807100.0
865) Summary: Effect of Clinton Administration on moral climate (CLINMORU)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP92050.9
1) Much better231.3
2) Somewhat better422.3
3) Hasn't made much difference42523.5
4) Somewhat worse1598.8
5) Much worse21411.8
8) Don't know211.2
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
866) Has Bill Clinton -- because of the kind of person he is or because of something he has done, ever made you feel: Angry (CLINANGY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89149.3
1) Yes61734.1
5) No29716.4
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
867) If R says Clinton has made R angry: How often would you say you've felt angry -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (CLINANGF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP119065.9
1) Very often1387.6
2) Fairly often1437.9
3) Occasionally26314.6
4) Rarely734.0
Total1807100.0
868) Has Bill Clinton -- because of the kind of person he is or because of something he has done, ever made you feel: Hopeful (CLINHOPE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89149.3
1) Yes46926.0
5) No44424.6
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
869) If R says Clinton has made R hopeful: How often would you say you've felt hopeful - very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (CLINHOPF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP133874.0
1) Very often905.0
2) Fairly often1357.5
3) Occasionally20311.2
4) Rarely412.3
Total1807100.0
870) (Has Bill Clinton -- because of the kind of person he is or because of something he has done, ever made you feel:) Afraid (CLINFEAR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89149.3
1) Yes23212.8
5) No68237.7
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
871) If R says Clinton has made R afraid: How often would you say you've felt afraid - very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (CLINFERO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP157587.2
1) Very often402.2
2) Fairly often553.0
3) Occasionally965.3
4) Rarely412.3
Total1807100.0
872) (Has Bill Clinton -- because of the kind of person he is or because of something he has done, ever made you feel:) Proud (CLINPRD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89149.3
1) Yes36720.3
5) No54430.1
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
873) If R says Clinton has made R afraid: How often would you say you've felt proud -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (CLINPRDF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP144079.7
1) Very often804.4
2) Fairly often1015.6
3) Occasionally1508.3
4) Rarely351.9
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
874) (What about [TRAIT] [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) moral (CLINTMOR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89149.3
1) Extremely well341.9
2) Quite well1116.1
3) Not too well29316.2
4) Not well at all45625.2
8) Don't know201.1
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
875) (What about [TRAIT]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Really cares about people like you (CLINCARS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89149.3
1) Extremely well1287.1
2) Quite well31617.5
3) Not too well28015.5
4) Not well at all1659.1
8) Don't know261.4
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
876) (What about [TRAIT]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Knowledgeable (CLINKNLG)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89149.3
1) Extremely well33018.3
2) Quite well46225.6
3) Not too well905.0
4) Not well at all181.0
8) Don't know160.9
Total1807100.0
877) (What about [TRAIT]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Provides strong leadership (CLINLEAD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89149.3
1) Extremely well20711.5
2) Quite well37420.7
3) Not too well21311.8
4) Not well at all1065.9
8) Don't know160.9
Total1807100.0
878) (What about [TRAIT]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Dishonest (CLINLIAR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89149.3
1) Extremely well28415.7
2) Quite well30416.8
3) Not too well22312.3
4) Not well at all764.2
8) Don't know261.4
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
879) (What about [TRAIT]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Intelligent (CLINSMRT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89149.3
1) Extremely well37620.8
2) Quite well41222.8
3) Not too well884.9
4) Not well at all301.7
8) Don't know100.6
Total1807100.0
880) (What about [TRAIT]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Out of touch with ordinary people (CLINNOCL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89149.3
1) Extremely well1075.9
2) Quite well24513.6
3) Not too well35119.4
4) Not well at all18310.1
8) Don't know291.6
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
881) Some people have opinions about almost everything; other people have opinions about just some things; and still other people have very few opinions. What about you? Would you say you have opinions about almost everything, about many things, about some things, or about very few things? (OPINTED)
 TOTAL%
0) NA50.3
1) Almost everything34819.3
2) Many things63335.0
3) Some things69338.4
4) Very few things1246.9
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
882) Compared to the average person do you have fewer opinions about whether things are good or bad, about the same number of opinions, or more opinions? (OPINAVG)
 TOTAL%
0) NA50.3
1) Fewer opinions24413.5
3) About the same number of opinions96953.6
5) More opinions55830.9
8) Don't know271.5
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
883) If R says he/she has more opinions than the average person: Would you say that you have a lot more opinions or just somewhat more opinions? (OPINPAVG)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP124969.1
1) A lot more opinions25514.1
5) Somewhat more opinions30316.8
Total1807100.0
884) If R says he/she has fewer opinions than the average person: Would you say that you have a lot fewer opinions or just somewhat fewer opinions? (OPINNAVG)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP156386.5
1) A lot fewer opinions583.2
5) Somewhat fewer opinions18610.3
Total1807100.0
885) Summary: Degree R opinionated (OPINSUMM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA50.3
1) A lot fewer583.2
2) Somewhat fewer18610.3
3) About the same96953.6
4) Somewhat more30316.8
5) A lot more25514.1
8) Don't know271.5
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
886) Some people like to have responsibility for handling situations that require a lot of thinking, and other people don't like to have responsibility for situations like that. What about you? Do you like having responsibility for handling situations that require a lot of thinking, do you dislike it, or do you neither like it nor dislike it? (THNKRESP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA50.3
1) Like106859.1
3) Dislike24313.4
5) Neither like or dislike48526.8
8) Don't know60.3
Total1807100.0
887) If R says R likes situations requiring a lot of thinking: Do you like it a lot or just somewhat? (THNKPRSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP73940.9
1) A lot70739.1
5) Somewhat36019.9
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
888) If R says R dislikes situations requiring a lot of thinking: Do you dislike it a lot or just somewhat? (THNKNRSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP156486.6
1) Dislike it a lot744.1
5) Dislike it somewhat1699.4
Total1807100.0
889) Summary: R like/dislike for intensive thought (THNKSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA50.3
1) Like it a lot70739.1
2) Like it somewhat36019.9
3) Neither like it nor dislike it48526.8
4) Dislike it somewhat1699.4
5) Dislike it a lot744.1
8) Don't know70.4
Total1807100.0
890) Some people prefer to solve simple problems instead of complex ones, whereas other people prefer to solve more complex problems. Which type of problem do you prefer to solve: simple or complex? (PROBSOLV)
 TOTAL%
0) NA50.3
1) Simple88949.2
5) Complex87248.3
8) Don't know341.9
9) Refused70.4
Total1807100.0
891) Do you consider religion to be an important part of your life, or not? (RELGIMP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA50.3
1) Important137376.0
5) Not important42623.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
892) If R says that religion is important: Would you say your religion provides some guidance in your day-to-day living, quite a bit of guidance, or a great deal of guidance in your day-to-day life? (RELGGUID)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP43424.0
1) Some29216.2
3) Quite a bit39521.9
5) A great deal68537.9
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
893) People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week or less or never? (PRAYOFT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA50.3
1) Several times a day56731.4
2) Once a day40222.2
3) A few times a week31217.3
4) Once a week or less28415.7
5) Never19210.6
7) Other271.5
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused160.9
Total1807100.0
894) Outside of attending religious services, do you read the Bible several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week or less or never? (BIBLREAD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA50.3
1) Several times a day643.5
2) Once a day18710.3
3) A few times a week24513.6
4) Once a week or less55630.8
5) Never69038.2
7) Other482.7
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused100.6
Total1807100.0
895) I am going to read you a short list of statements. Please tell me which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? You can just give me the number of the statement you choose. (BIBLLIT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA50.3
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally60033.2
2) The Bible is the word of God but not everything in it should taken literally86948.1
3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of god24713.7
7) Other (specify)442.4
8) Don't know211.2
9) Refused211.2
Total1807100.0
896) Lots of things come up that keep people from attending religious services even if they want to. Thinking about your life these days, do you ever attend religious services, apart from occasional weddings, baptisms or funerals? (CHRCHATT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA50.3
1) Yes124969.1
5) No54530.2
9) Refused80.4
Total1807100.0
897) If R does not attend religious services: Regardless of whether you now attend any religious services do you ever think of yourself as part of a particular church or denomination? (CHRCHMBR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP126269.8
1) Yes29416.3
5) No25113.9
Total1807100.0
898) If R attends religious services: Do you go to religious services every week, almost every week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, or never? (ATTNDFRQ)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP55830.9
1) Every week47926.5
2) Almost every week20511.3
3) Once or twice a month27014.9
4) A few times a year28215.6
5) Never80.4
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
899) If R says attends religious services 'every week': Would you say you go to religious services once a week or more often than once a week? (CHRCHWK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP132873.5
1) Once a week27014.9
2) More often than once a week20911.6
Total1807100.0
900) If R attends church/If R does not attend church but thinks of self as part of church or denomination: Checkpoint: Church attendance (CKPTCHCH)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP50.3
1) Yes124068.6
5) No55430.7
9) Refused80.4
Total1807100.0
901) If R attends religious services: Do you mostly attend a place of worship that is Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, or something else? (RELAFATT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP56731.4
1) Protestant54330.0
2) Catholic35919.9
3) Jewish281.5
7) Other30316.8
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused50.3
Total1807100.0
902) If R does not attend church but thinks of self as part of church or denomination: Do you consider yourself Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, or something else? (RELAFFIL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP150483.2
1) Protestant1236.8
2) Catholic1005.5
3) Jewish150.8
7) Other623.4
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
903) If R attends church and attends as Protestant or 'other'/If R does not attend church but thinks of self as part of church or denomination and considers self Protestant or 'other': What church or denomination is that? 90 Other, 95 NA, 98 Don't know, 99 Refused (OTHDENOM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18078.1819.42
904) If R attends church and attends as Protestant or 'other'/If R does not attend church but thinks of self as part of church or denomination and considers self Protestant or 'other': If R denomination is Baptist: With which Baptist group is your church associated? Is it the Southern Baptist Convention, the American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A., the American Baptist Association, an Independent Baptist church or some other Baptist group? (BAPTIST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP150083.0
1) Baptist Convention1608.9
2) American Baptist Churches in USA191.1
3) American Baptist Association181.0
4) Independent Baptist492.7
7) Other (specify)442.4
8) Don't know170.9
Total1807100.0
905) If R Denomination is Baptist: If R's church is Independent Baptist: Are you affiliated with any larger Baptist group or is this strictly a local church? (INDBAPT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP175897.3
1) Larger Baptist group [specify]30.2
2) Local462.5
Total1807100.0
906) If R denomination is Lutheran: Is this church part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in American, the Missouri Synod, or some other Lutheran group? (LUTHERAN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP170694.4
1) Evangelical Lutheran Church522.9
2) Missouri Synod271.5
7) Other [specify]150.8
8) Don't know70.4
Total1807100.0
907) If R denomination is Methodist: Is your church part of the United Methodist Church, African Methodist Episcopal, or some other Methodist group? (METHODST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP169693.9
1) United Methodist Church965.3
2) African Methodist Episcopal80.4
7) Other [specify]50.3
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
908) If R denomination is Presbyterian: Is this the Presbyterian Church in the USA or some other Presbyterian group? (PRESBYT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP173295.8
1) Presbyterian Church USA (formerly United Presbyterian Church)633.5
7) Other [specify]100.6
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
909) If R denomination is reformed: Is this the Christian Reformed Church, the Reformed Church in America or some Other Reformed group? (REFORMED)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180599.9
1) Christian Reformed Church20.1
Total1807100.0
910) If R denomination is Brethren: Is this the Church of the Brethren, the Plymouth Brethren, or what? (BRETHREN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180699.9
2) The Plymouth Brethren10.1
Total1807100.0
911) If R says denomination is 'Christian': When you say Christian does that mean the denomination called the Christian Church Disciples of Christ, or some other Christian denomination, or do you mean to say I am just a Christian? (CHRISTN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174496.5
1) Disciples of Christ120.7
2) I am just a Christian372.0
7) Other [specify]120.7
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
912) If R Denomination is Church of Christ: Is this the Church of Christ or the United Church of Christ? (COFCHRST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP179099.1
1) Church of Christ160.9
2) United Church of Christ10.1
Total1807100.0
913) If R denomination is Church of God: Is this the Church of God of Anderson, Indiana; the Church of God of Cleveland, Tennessee; the Church of God in Christ; or some other Church of God? (COFGOD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP179599.3
1) Anderson, Indiana40.2
2) Cleveland, Tennessee30.2
3) Church of God in Christ10.1
7) Other [specify]40.2
Total1807100.0
914) If R denomination 'other': Is that group Christian? (OTHCHRST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP172295.3
1) Yes774.3
5) No70.4
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
915) If R attends Religious services and is Jewish: Do you usually attend a synagogue or temple that is Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or what? (JEWSHGRP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP177998.5
1) Orthodox60.3
2) Conservative110.6
3) Reform110.6
Total1807100.0
916) If R does not attend religious services but thinks of self as part of church or denomination and considers self Jewish: Do you consider yourself Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or what? (JEWSHDEN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP179299.2
2) Conservative20.1
3) Reform90.5
7) Other [specify]40.2
Total1807100.0
917) If R attends religious services/If R does not attend religious services but thinks of self as part of church or denomination: Are you officially a member of a parish, congregation, temple or other place of worship? (MBRWPLAC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP26414.6
1) Yes103057.0
5) No50928.2
8) Don't know20.1
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
918) If R attends religious services/If R does not attend religious services but thinks of self as part of a church or denomination: If R identifies a Christian religion: Would you call yourself a born-again Christian, that is, have you personally had a conversion experience related to Jesus Christ? (BRNAGAIN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP33618.6
1) Yes59432.9
5) No86547.9
8) Don't know80.4
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
919) Religion summary: [See note 4] Codes 010-990 and: 995 NA 998 Don't know 999 Refused 000 INAP, no religious identification or preference (and R does not attend religious services) (RELGSUMM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807238.21188.15
920) Month of birth (BRTHMNTH)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18078.1612.67
921) Year of birth (BRTHYEAR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072,058.75946.46
922) Summary - respondent age (AGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180746.9717.24
923) Are you married now and living with your (husband/wife)-- or are you widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never married? (MARITAL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA50.3
1) Married93551.7
2) Widowed1689.3
3) Divorced23813.2
4) Separated553.0
5) Never married34819.3
6) Partnered, not married [Vol]492.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused80.4
Total1807100.0
924) What is the highest grade of school or year of college you have completed? 17 17+ Years; 98 Don't Know; 99 Refused; NA (EDUCTION)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180714.046.54
925) If highest grade of education is 0-12 Years or Don't know: Did you get a high school diploma or pass a high school equivalency test? (DIPLOMA)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP110761.3
1) Yes51928.7
5) No18010.0
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
926) If highest grade of education is 13+ years: What is the highest degree that you have earned? (DEGREE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP70539.0
1) Bachelor's degree37320.6
2) Master's degree1397.7
3) PhD, LIT, SCD, DFA, DLIT, DPH, DPHIL, JSC, SJD271.5
4) LLB, JD70.4
5) MD, DDS, DVM, MVSA, DSC, DO80.4
6) JDC, STD, THD20.1
7) Associate degree (AA)1689.3
96) No degree earned37720.9
99) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
927) Summary: R education (EDUCSUMM)
 TOTAL%
1) 8 Grades or less and no diploma or equivalency643.5
2) 9-11 Grades, no further schooling (Incl. 12 years without Diploma or equivalency)1166.4
3) High school diploma or equivalency test51928.7
4) More than 12 years of schooling, no higher degree37720.9
5) Junior or community college level degrees (AA degrees)1689.3
6) BA level degrees; 17+ years, no advanced degree37320.6
7) Advanced degree, including LLB18310.1
9) NA70.4
Total1807100.0
928) If married or partnered: What is the highest grade of school or year of college (your husband/your wife/your partner) has completed? 17 17+ Years; 98 Don't know; 99 Refused, NA INAP (SPEDUC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180753.0042.54
929) If highest grade of spouse/partner is 0-12 Years or Don't know: Did (he/she) get a high school diploma or pass a high school equivalency test? (SPDIPLOM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP142178.6
1) Yes29716.4
5) No824.5
8) Don't know70.4
Total1807100.0
930) If highest grade of spouse/partner education is 13+ years: What is the highest degree that (he/she) has earned? 96 No degree earned, 98 Don't know, 99 Refused (SPDEGREE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP120966.9
1) Bachelor's degree21812.1
2) Master's degree884.9
3) PhD, LIT, SCD, DFA, DLIT, DPH, DPHIL, JSC, SJD170.9
4) LLB, JD10.1
5) MD, DDS, DVM, MVSA, DSC, DO100.6
6) JDC, STD, THD10.1
7) Associate degree (AA)854.7
96) No degree earned1749.6
98) Don't know20.1
99) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
931) Summary: Spouse/partner education (SPEDUCSM)
 TOTAL%
1) 8 Grades or less and no diploma or equivalency291.6
2) 9-11 Grades, no further schooling (Incl. 12 years without diploma or equivalency)563.1
3) High school diploma or equivalency test29716.4
4) More than 12 years of schooling, no higher degree1749.6
5) Junior or community college level degrees (AA degrees)854.7
6) BA level degrees; 17+ years, no advanced degree21812.1
7) Advanced degree, including LLB1176.5
8) Don't know60.3
9) NA82545.7
Total1807100.0
932) We'd like to know if you are working now, temporarily laid off, or are you unemployed, retired, permanently disabled, a homemaker, a student, or what? (EMPSTAT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA70.4
1) Assigned working now series - working now103557.3
2) Assigned working now series - temporarily laid off170.9
3) Assigned unemployed series593.3
4) Assigned retired series33618.6
5) Assigned permanently disabled series744.1
6) Assigned homemaker series18310.1
7) Assigned student series965.3
Total1807100.0
933) We'd like to know if you are working now, temporarily laid off, or are you unemployed, retired, permanently disabled, a homemaker, a student, or what? Employment status 2 digit summary (EMPSTAT2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA70.4
10) Working now only103557.3
15) Working now and retired (R volunteers), currently working 20 or more hours per week181.0
16) Working now and permanently disabled, currently working 20 or more hours per week20.1
17) Working now and homemaker (R volunteers), currently working553.0
18) Working now and student (R volunteers), currently working 20512.8
20) Temporarily laid off170.9
40) Unemployed593.3
50) Retired, no other occupation30016.6
51) Retired and working now (R volunteers), currently working Fewer than 20 hours per week181.0
60) Permanently disabled, not working724.0
70) Homemaker, no other occupation1146.3
71) Homemaker and working now (R volunteers), currently working140.8
75) Homemaker and student (R volunteers), no other occupation20.1
80) Student, no other occupation251.4
81) Student and working now (R volunteers), currently working fewerthan 20 hours per week181.0
Total1807100.0
934) We'd like to know if you are working now, temporarily laid off, or are you unemployed, retired, permanently disabled, a homemaker, a student, or what? Employment status 1 digit summary (SMPSTAT1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA70.4
1) R Working now (working now or working 20 hours or more per week)116164.3
2) R temporarily laid off170.9
4) R unemployed593.3
5) R retired, not working or working fewer than 20 hours per week31817.6
6) R permanently disabled, not working or working fewer than 20 hours per week724.0
7) R homemaker, not working or working fewer than 20 hours per week1307.2
8) R Student, not working or working fewer than 20 hours per week432.4
Total1807100.0
935) (If unemployed is highest Y6CATEGORY) [See note 5 in summary ] Have you ever done any work for pay? (UNEMPWRK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174896.7
1) Yes583.2
5) No10.1
Total1807100.0
936) [R unemployed: 2 Digit occupation code] [See note 5 in summary] if unemployed is highest category: If has ever done work for pay: What kind of work did you do on your last regular job (What was your occupation?) What were your most important duties or activities? 95 NA; 98 Don't know; 99 Refused; 00 INAP (UNEMPWK2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18070.946.32
937) If unemployed is highest category: If has ever done work for pay: What kind of work did you do on your last regular job (What was your occupation?) What were your most important duties or activities? Unemployed: Collapsed census occupation code 95 NA; 98 Don't know; 99 Refused (UNEMPWK4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174996.8
1) Executive, administrative and managerial (Census categories 001-039)90.5
2) Professional specialty occupations (Census categories 040-199)70.4
4) Sales occupation (Census categories 236-285)100.6
5) Administrative support, including clerical (Census categories 286-389)70.4
7) Protective service (Census categories 408-427)20.1
8) Service except protective and household (Census categories 428-469)90.5
9) Farming, forestry and fishing occupations (Census categories 470-499)30.2
10) Precision production, craft and repair occupations (Census categories 500-699)20.1
11) Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors (Census categories 700-799)50.3
12) Transportation and material moving occupations (Census categories 800-859)20.1
13) Handlers, equipment cleaners, helpers and laborers (Census categories 860-890)20.1
Total1807100.0
938) If unemployed is highest category: If has ever done work for pay: What kind of business or industry was that? [See note 5 in summary] R occupation - CENSUS INDUSTRY See 1980 CENSUS INDUSTRY Master Code. Codes 10-932 and: 995 NA 998 Don't know 999 Refused 000 INAP (UNEMPPND)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180719.19115.83
939) If unemployed is highest category: If has ever done work for pay: Did you work for someone else, were you self-employed or what? (UNEMPSMP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174996.8
1) Someone else482.7
3) Both self and someone else40.2
5) Self-employed60.3
Total1807100.0
940) If unemployed is highest category: If has ever done work for pay: If was not self-employed only: Were you employed by a federal, state or local government? (UNEMPGVT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP175597.1
1) Yes50.3
5) No472.6
Total1807100.0
941) If unemployed is highest category: If has ever done work for pay: Have you had a job in the last six months? (UNEMP6MO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174996.8
1) Yes281.5
5) No301.7
Total1807100.0
942) If unemployed is highest category: If has ever done work for pay: If has had a job in the last 6 months: About how many hours did you work on your job in the average week? 996 INAP, 998 Don't know, 999 Refused, 000 NA (UNEMPH6M)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807981.20118.02
943) If unemployed is highest category: Are you looking for work at the present time? (UNEMPSCH)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174896.7
1) Yes362.0
5) No231.3
Total1807100.0
944) If unemployed is highest category: If looking for work at present: How worried are you about not being able to find a job in the near future; a lot, somewhat, or not much at all? (UNEMPWRY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP177198.0
1) A lot80.4
3) Somewhat110.6
5) Not much at all170.9
Total1807100.0
945) If retired: When did you retire (month)? 96 INAP, 98 Don't know, 99 Refused, 00 NA (RETIRMN)
 TOTAL%
1) January532.9
2) February150.8
3) March221.2
4) April472.6
5) May160.9
6) June422.3
7) July271.5
8) August251.4
9) September191.1
10) October170.9
11) November60.3
12) December301.7
96) INAP147181.4
98) Don't know170.9
Total1807100.0
946) If retired: When did you retire (year)? 9996 INAP, 9998 Don't know, 9999 Refused, 0000 NA (RETIRYR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807369.52773.40
947) R retired: 2 Digit occupation code [See note 5 in summary] 95 NA, 98 Don't know, 99 Refused, 00 INAP (RETIRD2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18075.0714.30
948) R retired: Collapsed census occupation code (OCCPSUM1)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP147181.4
1) Executive, administrative and managerial (Census categories 001-039)593.3
2) Professional specialty occupations (Census categories 040-199)583.2
3) Technicians and related support occupations (Census categories 200-235)90.5
4) Sales occupation (Census categories 236-285)271.5
5) Administrative support, including clerical (Census categories 286-389)543.0
6) Private household (Census categories 403-407)30.2
7) Protective service (Census categories 408-427)80.4
8) Service except protective and household (Census categories 428-469)341.9
9) Farming, forestry and fishing occupations (Census categories 470-499)40.2
10) Precision production, craft and repair occupations (Census categories 500-699)311.7
11) Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors (Census categories 700-799)241.3
12) Transportation and material moving occupations (Census categories 800-859)140.8
13) Handlers, equipment cleaners, helpers and laborers (Census categories 860-890)50.3
14) Member of armed forces (Census category 903-905)20.1
95) NA40.2
Total1807100.0
949) If retired: What kind of business or industry was that? R occupation - census industry [See note 6 in summary] 995 NA, 998 Don't know, 999 Refused, 000 INAP (RETINDCD)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807109.08259.07
950) If retired: Did you work for someone else, were you self-employed or what? (RETSELFM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP147181.4
1) Someone else28115.6
3) Both self and someone else90.5
5) Self-employed452.5
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
951) If retired: If was not self-employed only: Did you work for someone else, were you self-employed or what? (RETGVT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP151784.0
1) Yes874.8
5) No20211.2
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
952) If retired: Have you had a job in the last six months? (RETWK6MO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP147181.4
1) Yes462.5
5) No29016.0
Total1807100.0
953) If retired: If has had a job in last 6 months: About how many hours did you work on your job in the average week? 996 INAP,998 Don't know, 999 Refused, 000 NA (RETHW6MO)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807971.52151.56
954) IF RETIRED: Are you doing any work for pay at the present time? (RETWRKM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP147181.4
1) Yes362.0
5) No30016.6
Total1807100.0
955) If retired: If R is not doing any work for pay at present: Are you looking for work at the present time? (RETJSRCH)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP150783.4
1) Yes80.4
5) No29216.2
Total1807100.0
956) If retired: If R is not doing any work for pay at present: If R is looking for work: How worried are you about not being able to find a job in the near future -- a lot, somewhat, or not much at all? (RETJBWRY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP179999.6
5) Not much at all80.4
Total1807100.0
957) If disabled and not also retired: Have you ever done any work for pay? (DISBWRK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP173395.9
1) Yes683.8
5) No60.3
Total1807100.0
958) If disabled and not also retired: If has ever done work for pay: What kind of work did you do on your last regular job (What was your occupation?) What were your most important duties or activities? [See note 6 in summary] 95 NA, 98 Don't know, 99 Refused, 00 INAP (DISAB2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071.388.09
959) If disabled: And not also retired: If has ever done work for pay: What kind of work did you do on your last regular job (What was your occupation?) What were your most important duties or activities? R disabled: Collapsed census occupation code [See note 6 in summary] (DISAB1)
 TOTAL%
0) 0173996.2
1) Executive, administrative and managerial (Census categories 001-039)70.4
2) Professional specialty occupations (Census categories 040-199)50.3
4) Sales occupation (Census categories 236-285)50.3
5) Administrative support, including clerical (Census categories 286-389)70.4
6) Private household (Census categories 403-407)10.1
7) Protective service (Census categories 408-427)10.1
8) Service except protective and household (Census categories 428-469)211.2
9) Farming, forestry and fishing occupations (Census categories 470-499)10.1
10) Precision production, craft and repair occupations (Census categories 500-699)60.3
11) Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors (Census categories 700-799)30.2
12) Transportation and material moving occupations (Census categories 800-859)50.3
13) Handlers, equipment cleaners, helpers and laborers (Census categories 860-890)50.3
95) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
960) If disabled: And not also retired: If has ever done work for pay: What kind of business or industry was that? R occupation - census industry [See note 6 in summary] 995 NA, 998 Don't know, 999 Refused, 000 INAP (DISINDCD)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180720.84120.31
961) If disabled and not also retired: If has ever done work for pay: Did you work for someone else, were you self-employed or what? (DISSELFM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP173996.2
1) Someone else573.2
3) Both self and someone else30.2
5) Self-employed80.4
Total1807100.0
962) If disabled and not also retired: If has ever done work for pay: If was not self-employed only: Were you employed by a federal, state or local government? (DISGVT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174796.7
1) Yes110.6
5) No472.6
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
963) If disabled and not also retired: If has ever done work for pay: Have you had a job in the last six months? (DISWRK6M)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP173996.2
1) Yes60.3
5) No623.4
Total1807100.0
964) If disabled and not also retired: If has ever done work for pay: If has had a job in the last 6 months: About how many hours did you work on your job in the average week? 996 INAP, 998 Don't know, 999 Refused, 000 NA (DISHW6M)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807992.7855.90
965) If disabled and not also retired: If has ever done work for pay: If has had a job in the last 6 months: Are you doing any work for pay at the present time? (DISWRKM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180199.7
1) Yes20.1
5) No40.2
Total1807100.0
966) If disabled and not also retired: If R has never worked for pay/If R has ever worked for pay but not in last 6 months./If R has worked in last 6 months but is not working now: Are you looking for work at the present time? (DISJBSR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP173596.0
1) Yes60.3
5) No663.7
Total1807100.0
967) If disabled and not also retired: If R has never worked for pay/If R has ever worked for pay but not in last 6 months./If R has worked in last 6 months but is not working now: If looking for work at present: How worried are you about not being able to find a job in the near future; a lot, somewhat, or not much at all? (DISJBWRY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180199.7
1) A lot40.2
3) Somewhat10.1
5) Not much at all10.1
Total1807100.0
968) If homemaker/student and not also retired: Are you doing any work for pay at the present time? (HMSTDEMP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP152884.6
1) Yes1387.6
5) No1417.8
Total1807100.0
969) If homemaker/student and not also retired: If R is not doing any work for pay at present: In the last six months, did you do any work for pay? (HMSTDW6)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP166692.2
1) Yes351.9
5) No1065.9
Total1807100.0
970) If homemaker/student not also retired: If R is not doing any work for pay at present: If R has worked for pay in last 6 mos.: What kind of work did you do on your last regular job (What was your occupation?) What were your most important duties or activities? R homemaker/student: 2 Digit occupation code [See note 6 in summary] 95 NA, 98 Don't know, 99 Refused, 00 INAP (HMSTD2A)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18070.615.20
971) If homemaker/student and not also retired: If R is not doing any work for pay at present: If R has worked for pay in last 6 months: What kind of work did you do on your last regular job (What was your occupation?) What were your most important duties or activities? R homemaker/student: Collapsed census occupation code (HMSTD1A)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP177298.1
1) Executive, administrative and managerial (Census categories 001-039)20.1
2) Professional specialty occupations (Census categories 040-199)50.3
3) Technicians and related support occupations (Census categories 200-235)10.1
4) Sales occupation (census categories 236-285)50.3
5) Administrative support, including clerical (Census categories 286-389)70.4
6) Private household (census categories 403-407)10.1
7) Protective service (census categories 408-427)20.1
8) Service except protective and household (Census categories 428-469)70.4
12) Transportation and material moving occupations (Census categories 800-859)20.1
13) Handlers, equipment cleaners, helpers and laborers (Census categories 860-890)20.1
95) NA10.1
Total1807100.0
972) If homemaker/student and not also retired: If R is not doing any work for pay at present: If R has worked for pay in last 6 months: What kind of business or industry was that? R occupation - census industry [See note 6 in summary] 995 NA, 998 Don't know, 999 Refused, 000 INAP (HMSTDIND)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180713.75101.34
973) If homemaker/student and not also retired: If R is not doing any work for pay at present: If R has worked for pay in last 6 months: Did you work for someone else, were you self-employed or what? (HMSTSEMP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP177298.1
1) Someone else331.8
5) Self-employed10.1
8) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
974) If homemaker/student and not also retired: If R is not doing any work for pay at present: If R has worked for pay in last 6 months: If R was not self-employed only: Were you employed by a federal, state or local government? (HMSTGVT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP177498.2
1) Yes70.4
5) No261.4
Total1807100.0
975) If homemaker/student and not also retired: If R is not doing any work for pay at present: If R has worked for pay in last 6 months: About how many hours did you work on your job in the average week? 996 INAP,998 Don't know, 999 Refused, 000 NA (HMSTDW6M)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807977.88130.88
976) If homemaker/student and not also retired: If R is not doing any work for pay at present: Are you looking for work at the present time? (HMSTJBSR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP166692.2
1) Yes191.1
5) No1226.8
Total1807100.0
977) If homemaker/student and not also retired: If R is not doing any work for pay at present: If R is looking for work: How worried are you about not being able to find a job in the near future -- a lot, somewhat, or not much at all? (HMSTJWRR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP178898.9
1) A lot80.4
3) Somewhat70.4
5) Not much at all40.2
Total1807100.0
978) If working now/TLO if retired or disabled or homemaker/student but also working: What is your main occupation (What sort of work do you do?) What are your most important activities or duties? R working now/TLO: 2 Digit occupation code [See note 6 in summary] 95 NA, 98 Don't know, 99 Refused, 00 INAP (HMSTD2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180716.6220.16
979) If working now/TLO if retired or disabled or homemaker/student but also working: What is your main occupation (What sort of work do you do?) What are your most important activities or duties? R working now/TLO: Collapsed census occupation code (HMSTD1)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP57932.0
1) Executive, administrative and managerial (Census categories 001-039)1729.5
2) Professional specialty occupations (Census categories 040-199)29516.3
3) Technicians and related support occupations (Census categories 200-235)573.2
4) Sales occupation (Census categories 236-285)1468.1
5) Administrative support, including clerical (Census categories 286-389)1699.4
6) Private household (Census categories 403-407)40.2
7) Protective service (Census categories 408-427)211.2
8) Service except protective and household (Census categories 428-469)1176.5
9) Farming, forestry and fishing occupations (Census categories 470-499)150.8
10) Precision production, craft and repair occupations (Census categories 500-699)1146.3
11) Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors (Census categories 700-799)382.1
12) Transportation and material moving occupations (Census categories 800-859)402.2
13) Handlers, equipment cleaners, helpers and laborers (Census categories 860-890)291.6
14) Member of armed forces (Census category 903-905)50.3
95) NA60.3
Total1807100.0
980) If working now/TLO if retired or disabled or homemaker/student but also working: What kind of (business/industry) is that? R occupation - census industry [See note 6 in summary] 995 NA, 998 Don't know, 999 Refused, 000 INAP (WKINDCD)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807420.03362.52
981) If working now/TLO if retired or disabled or homemaker/Student but also working: Do you work for someone else, are you self-employed or what? (WKSEMP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP57932.0
1) Someone else104157.6
3) Both self and someone else281.5
5) Self-employed1588.7
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
982) If working now/TLO if retired or disabled or homemaker/student but also working: If not self-employed only: Are you employed by a federal, state or local government? (WKGVT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP73840.8
1) Yes21111.7
5) No85347.2
8) Don't know40.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
983) If working now/TLO if retired or disabled or homemaker/student but also working: About how many hours do you work on your job in the average week? 996 INAP, 998 Don't know, 999 Refused, 000 NA (WKHOURS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807351.41446.86
984) If working now/TLO if retired or disabled or homemaker/student but also working: If number of hours worked is not DON'T KNOW/REF: Is that more hours than you want to work, fewer hours than you want to work, or generally about right? (WKHRSRG)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP58632.4
1) More36320.1
3) Fewer864.8
5) About right77242.7
Total1807100.0
985) If working now/TLO if retired or disabled or homemaker/student but also working: How worried are you about losing your job in the near future: a lot, somewhat, or not much at all? (WKWORRY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP57932.0
1) A lot784.3
3) Somewhat1538.5
5) Not much at all99555.1
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
986) If working now if retired or disabled or homemaker/student but also working: Were you out of work or laid off at any time during the last six months? (WKUE6M)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP59733.0
1) Yes1086.0
5) No110261.0
Total1807100.0
987) If working now if retired or disabled or homemaker/student but also working: During the last six months, have you had a reduction in your work hours or had to take a cut in pay at any time for reasons other than illness or personal choice? (WKPAYRED)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP59733.0
1) Yes975.4
5) No111361.6
Total1807100.0
988) If R is working now or TLO/If R is retired:/If R is unemployed and has ever worked for pay: /If R is disabled and has ever worked for pay: What is/was your main occupation? What sort of work do/did you do? Stacked - 2digit occupation code [See note 6 in summary] 95 NA, 98 Don't know, 99 Refused, 00 INAP (STACKED2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180723.5421.18
989) If R is working now or TLO/If R is retired:/If R is unemployed and has ever worked for pay: /If R is disabled and has ever worked for pay: What is/was your main occupation? What sort of work do/did you do? What are/were your most important activities or duties? Stacked - collapsed census occupation code (STACKED1)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP1558.6
1) Executive, administrative and managerial (Census categories 001-039)23913.2
2) Professional specialty occupations (Census categories 040-199)35719.8
3) Technicians and related support occupations (Census categories 200-235)653.6
4) Sales occupation (Census categories 236-285)18510.2
5) Administrative support, including clerical (Census categories 286-389)23112.8
6) Private household (Census categories 403-407)80.4
7) Protective service (Census categories 408-427)311.7
8) Service except protective and household (Census categories 428-469)1789.9
9) Farming, forestry and fishing occupations (Census categories 470-499)221.2
10) Precision production, craft and repair occupations (Census categories 500-699)1488.2
11) Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors (Census categories 700-799)693.8
12) Transportation and material moving occupations (Census categories 800-859)603.3
13) Handlers, equipment cleaners, helpers and laborers (Census categories 860-890)412.3
14) Member of armed forces (Census category 903-905)70.4
95) NA110.6
Total1807100.0
990) If R is working now or TLO/If R is retired:/If R is unemployed and has ever worked for pay: /If R is disabled and has ever worked for pay: What do/did they make or do where you work/ed? What kind of a business or industry is/was that? Stacked - occupation industry [See note 6 in summary] 995 NA, 998 Don't know, 999 Refused, 000 INAP (STACKIND)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807555.53310.95
991) If R is working now or TLO/If R is retired:/If R is unemployed and has ever worked for pay: /If R is disabled and has ever worked for pay: Do/did you work for someone else, are/were you self- employed, or what? Stacked - work for self (STACKSMP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1558.6
1) Someone else140377.6
3) Both self and someone else442.4
5) Self-employed20311.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
992) If R worked not exclusively for self and: If R is working now or TLO/ :If R Is retired: /If R is unemployed and has ever worked for pay: /If R is disabled and has ever worked for pay: Are/were you employed by a federal, state or local government? Stacked - employed by government (STACKGVT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP36019.9
1) Yes31217.3
5) No112762.4
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
993) If R is working now or TLO/If R is retired but has worked in past 6months: /If R is unemployed but has worked in past 6months: /If R is disabled but has worked in past 6months: About how many hours do/did you work on your job in the average week? Stacked - hours working/worked per week 996 INAP, 998 Don't know, 999 Refused, 000NA (STACKHRS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807329.38437.80
994) If R is working now or TLO/If R is retired and not currently working: /If R is unemployed:/If R is disabled and not currently working: How worried are you about losing your job/ not being able to find a job in the near future: A lot, somewhat, or not much at all? Stacked - worried about losing/finding job (STCKJLOS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP52929.3
1) A lot905.0
3) Somewhat1659.1
5) Not much at all102156.5
8) Don't know20.1
Total1807100.0
995) If R is unemployed and has ever worked for pay/If R is retired/If R is disabled and has ever worked for pay: Have you had a job in the past 6 months? Stacked - job in past 6months (STCKJ6MO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP134574.4
1) Yes804.4
5) No38221.1
Total1807100.0
996) If R is retired and not currently working:/If R is unemployed:/If R is disabled and not working now: Are you looking for work at the present time? Stacked - looking for work (STCKJSRC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP137676.1
1) Yes502.8
5) No38121.1
Total1807100.0
997) If R is unemployed:/If R is disabled: Have you ever done any work for pay? Stacked - ever work for pay (STACKWRK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP167492.6
1) Yes1267.0
5) No70.4
Total1807100.0
998) Do you or anyone else in this household belong to a labor union? (UNION)
 TOTAL%
0) NA60.3
1) Yes25013.8
5) No154585.5
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
999) If someone in household belongs to labor union: Who is it that belongs? Mention 1 (WHOUNIN1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP155786.2
1) Respondent1508.3
2) R's wife or female partner301.7
3) R's husband or male partner492.7
4) Someone else191.1
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
1000) If someone in household belongs to labor union: Who is it that belongs? Mention 2 (WHOUNIN2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP178999.0
2) R's wife or female partner60.3
3) R's husband or male partner80.4
4) Someone else40.2
Total1807100.0
1001) If someone in household belongs to labor union: Who is it that belongs? Mention 3 (WHOUNIN3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180699.9
4) Someone else10.1
Total1807100.0
1002) Interviewer checkpoint: is R the only household member age 14 or older? (CKPTAG14)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP60.3
1) Yes, R is only HH member 14+49127.2
5) No, there are other HH members 14+131072.5
Total1807100.0
1003) If no, R is not only member age 14+: HH income (HHINC14)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180739.8243.25
1004) If yes, R is only household member age 14+: Summary: Household income (HHINCOME)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180717.6330.33
1005) If no, R is not only household member age 14+: Self (R's) income (INCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) A. None or less than $4,9991407.7
2) B. $5,000-$9,9991015.6
3) C. $10,000-$14,9991166.4
4) D. $15,000-$24,9991759.7
5) E. $25,000-$34,99921011.6
6) F. $35,000-$49,9991699.4
7) G. $50,000-$64,999945.2
8) H. $65,000-$74,999432.4
9) J. $75,000-$84,999372.0
10) K. $85,000-$94,999211.2
11) M. $95,000-$104,999150.8
12) N. $105,000-$114,99950.3
13) P. $115,000-$124,999100.6
14) Q. $125,000-$134,99910.1
15) R. $135,000-$144,99940.2
16) S. $145,000-$154,99950.3
17) T. $155,000-$164,99940.2
19) V. $175,000-$184,99910.1
21) X. $195,000-$199,99920.1
22) Y. $200,000 and over70.4
96) INAP49727.5
98) Don't know372.0
99) Refused1136.3
Total1807100.0
1006) If yes, R is only household member age 14+: Self (R's) income (INCOME14)
 TOTAL%
1) A. None or less than $4,999382.1
2) B. $5,000-$9,999553.0
3) C. $10,000-$14,999543.0
4) D. $15,000-$24,999744.1
5) E. $25,000-$34,999653.6
6) F. $35,000-$49,999713.9
7) G. $50,000-$64,999362.0
8) H. $65,000-$74,999130.7
9) J. $75,000-$84,99940.2
10) K. $85,000-$94,99950.3
11) M. $95,000-$104,99970.4
12) N. $105,000-$114,99910.1
13) P. $115,000-$124,99910.1
14) Q. $125,000-$134,99940.2
16) S. $145,000-$154,99910.1
17) T. $155,000-$164,99920.1
19) V. $175,000-$184,99910.1
22) Y. $200,000and over30.2
96) INAP131672.8
98) Don't know130.7
99) Refused432.4
Total1807100.0
1007) Summary: All households self (R's) income (TOTINCME)
 TOTAL%
0) NA60.3
1) A. None or less than $4,9991789.9
2) B. $5,000-$9,9991568.6
3) C. $10,000-$14,9991709.4
4) D. $15,000-$24,99924913.8
5) E. $25,000-$34,99927515.2
6) F. $35,000-$49,99924013.3
7) G. $50,000-$64,9991307.2
8) H. $65,000-$74,999563.1
9) J. $75,000-$84,999412.3
10) K. $85,000-$94,999261.4
11) M. $95,000-$104,999221.2
12) N. $105,000-$114,99960.3
13) P. $115,000-$124,999110.6
14) Q. $125,000-$134,99950.3
15) R. $135,000-$144,99940.2
16) S. $145,000-$154,99960.3
17) T. $155,000-$164,99960.3
19) V. $175,000-$184,99920.1
21) X. $195,000-$199,99920.1
22) Y. $200,000and over100.6
98) Don't know502.8
99) Refused1568.6
Total1807100.0
1008) There's been some talk these days about different social classes. Most people say they belong either to the middle class or the working class. Do you ever think of yourself as belonging in one of these classes? (CLASS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA60.3
1) Yes123068.1
5) No55730.8
8) Don't know100.6
9) Refused40.2
Total1807100.0
1009) If R considers self member of middle or working class: Which one? (CLASS2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP57731.9
1) Middle class71039.3
5) Working class49727.5
7) Other (specify)231.3
Total1807100.0
1010) If R doesn't consider self middle or working class: Well, if you had to make a choice, would you call yourself middle class or working class? (CHCLASS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP121367.1
1) Middle class21812.1
5) Working class28615.8
7) Other (specify)573.2
8) Don't know221.2
9) Refused110.6
Total1807100.0
1011) If R considers self middle class: Would you say that you are about average middle class or that you are in the upper part of the middle class? (MDLCLASS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP87948.6
1) Average middle66036.5
5) Upper middle25614.2
8) Don't know90.5
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
1012) If R considers self middle class: Would you say you feel pretty close to middle class people, or that you don't feel much closer to them than to people in other classes? (MDLCLSS2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP87948.6
1) Close58532.4
5) Not close32217.8
8) Don't know181.0
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
1013) If R considers self working class: Would you say that you are about average working class or that you are in the upper part of the working class? (WKCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP102456.7
1) Average working62434.5
5) Upper working1458.0
8) Don't know110.6
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
1014) If R considers self working class: Would you say you feel pretty close to working class people, or that you don't feel much closer to them than to people in other classes? (WKCLSS2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP102456.7
1) Close50828.1
5) Not close25013.8
8) Don't know241.3
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
1015) Summary: R social class (SOCCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA60.3
1) Average working class62434.5
2) Working class -- NA if average or upper140.8
3) Upper working class1458.0
4) Average middle class66036.5
5) Middle class - NA if average or upper120.7
6) Upper middle class25614.2
7) Other573.2
8) Don't know221.2
9) Refused110.6
Total1807100.0
1016) What racial or ethnic group or groups best describes you? Mention 1 - racial/ethnic group (RACE1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA60.3
10) Black20811.5
20) Asian321.8
30) Native American201.1
40) Hispanic or Latino935.1
50) White139377.1
60) Other specify - Misc.90.5
75) Other specify - East Indian40.2
76) Other specify - Pacific Islander40.2
79) Other specify - more than 3 major groups30.2
80) Other specify - 'American'140.8
90) Other specify - 'None'; 'Doesn't matter etc.80.4
98) Don't know30.2
99) Refused100.6
Total1807100.0
1017) What racial or ethnic group or groups best describes you? Mention 2- racial/ethnic group (RACE2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP175797.2
10) Black60.3
20) Asian20.1
30) Native American110.6
40) Hispanic or Latino40.2
50) White241.3
60) Other specify - Misc.20.1
80) Other specify - 'American'10.1
Total1807100.0
1018) What racial or ethnic group or groups best describes you? Mention 3- racial/ethnic group (RACE3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP179999.6
20) Asian20.1
30) Native American10.1
40) Hispanic or Latino20.1
60) Other specify - Misc.10.1
76) Other specify - Pacific Islander10.1
80) Other specify - 'American'10.1
Total1807100.0
1019) Were both of your parents born in this country? (PARNTCTY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA60.3
1) Yes152884.6
5) No26914.9
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
1020) In addition to being American, what do you consider your main ethnic group or nationality group? Mention 1 - ethnic or nationality group [See note 7 in summary] 90 None/96 'American'/97 Other group/ 98 Don't know/ 99 Refused/00 NA (ETHNIC1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180750.1731.18
1021) In addition to being American, what do you consider your main ethnic group or nationality group? Mention 2 - ethnic or nationality group [See note 7 in summary] 90 None/96 'American'/97 Other group/98 Don't know/99 Refused/00 NA (ETHNIC2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076.8316.37
1022) Interviewer checkpoint: Number of nationality or ethnic groups (CKPTETH2)
 TOTAL%
0) No nationality/group mentioned1246.9
1) One nationality or ethnic group mentioned123068.1
2) Two or more nationality/groups mentioned39722.0
9) Respondent Refused or Don't know/NA answer to nationality or563.1
Total1807100.0
1023) Number of nationality or ethnic groups mentioned by R 96 Ethnicity question NA/98 R responded DON'T KNOW to ethnicity question/99 R refused ethnicity question (NUMETHNC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.2316.76
1024) If more than 1 nationality/ethnic group identified: With which of these groups do you most closely identify? Choice - ethnic or nationality group [See note 7 in summary ] 90 None; neither/95 Both/all of them/96 'American'/97 Other group; combinations not codeable elsewhere/98 Don't know/99 Refused/00 NA (ETHCHOIC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180744.0433.24
1025) Interviewer checkpoint: Is Spanish or Hispanic group mentioned as main group? (HISPANIC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA60.3
1) Yes1327.3
5) No165991.8
8) Don't Know70.4
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
1026) If R mentioned Spanish or Hispanic group if R says he/she has Spanish or Hispanic descent: Would you describe your Hispanic origin as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Latin American, Central American, or Spanish? (HISPCAT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP167592.7
1) Mexican522.9
2) Puerto Rican160.9
3) Cuban60.3
4) Latin American120.7
5) Central American110.6
6) Spanish271.5
7) Other (specify)80.4
Total1807100.0
1027) Where was it that you grew up? (If United States: Which state or states?) 998 Don't know/999 Refused/000 NA (LOCRAISD)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807149.4487.77
1028) FTF interview: Looking at this list, please tell me where you were mostly brought up? (GRURBANF)
 TOTAL%
0) Refused; NA80444.5
1) On a farm1236.8
2) In the country, not on a farm1146.3
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000 people)28215.6
4) In a medium-sized city (50,000-100,000)1347.4
5) In a large city (100,000-500,000)1478.1
6) In a suburb of a large city985.4
7) In a very large city (over 500,000)713.9
8) In a suburb of a very large city331.8
9) Don't know10.1
Total1807100.0
1029) Telephone: I am going to read you a list of categories. Please tell me which category best describes where you were mostly brought up? (LRAISED1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP100955.8
1) On a farm1196.6
3) In the country, not on a farm1367.5
5) In a city29916.5
7) Or, in a suburb of a city24013.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused30.2
Total1807100.0
1030) If R brought up in a city: Telephone: Were you mostly brought up in... (LRAISED2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP150883.5
1) In a small city or town under 50,000 people1045.8
3) In a medium-sized city 50,000-100,000623.4
5) In a large city, 100,000-500,000734.0
7) Or, in a very large city, over 500,000573.2
8) Don't know30.2
Total1807100.0
1031) If R brought up in a suburb of a city: Telephone: Were you mostly brought up in. (LRAISED3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP156786.7
1) In a suburb of a large city (100,000 to 500,000 people)1729.5
5) Or in a suburb of a very large city (over 500,000 people)623.4
8) Don't know60.3
Total1807100.0
1032) Summary: Size of place where R grew up (LRAISSM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA90.5
1) On a farm24213.4
2) In the country, not on a farm25013.8
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000 people)38621.4
4) In a medium-sized city (50,000- 100,000)19610.8
5) In a large city (100,000- 500,000)22012.2
6) In a suburb of a large city27014.9
7) In a very large city (over 500,000)1287.1
8) In a suburb of a very large city1055.8
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
1033) How long have you lived in your present (city/town/township/county)?--Months 96 All my life/97 NA/98 Don't know/99 Refused (LIVEMNTH)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180711.1829.87
1034) How long have you lived in your present (city/town/township/county)?--Years 995 INAP/997 NA/998 Don't know/999 Refused (LIVEYEAR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1807125.29304.76
1035) Summary: Length of residence in community (LIVESUMM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180727.2928.97
1036) How long have you lived in your current home?--Months 96 All my life/97 NA/98 Don't know/99 Refused (HOMEMNTH)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.9913.26
1037) How long have you lived in your current home?--Years 995 INAP/997 NA/998 Don't know/999 Refused (HOMEYEAR)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180727.90130.49
1038) Summary: length of residence in (HOMESUMM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180712.0016.44
1039) (Do you/Does your family) own your home, pay rent, or what? (OWNHOME)
 TOTAL%
0) NA60.3
1) Own house120566.7
5) Pay rent53129.4
7) Other (specify)563.1
9) Refused90.5
Total1807100.0
1040) Does R have children (CHILDREN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA60.3
1) Yes130672.3
3) Yes, stepchildren/adopted [Vol]191.1
5) No47526.3
9) Refused10.1
Total1807100.0
1041) How many children do you have under 18? 95 NA/96 INAP/98 Don't know/99 Refused (NUMCHILD)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180726.0541.61
1042) If R has children under 18 years old: How many of them live with you at least half of the time? 95 NA/96 INAP/98 Don't know/99 Refused (RESCHILD)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180761.3044.81
1043) If R has children under 18 years old: What are the ages of your children? Mention 1 95 INAP/98 Don't know/99 Refused (CHILD1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180764.1241.51
1044) If R has children under 18 years old: What are the ages of your children? Mention 2 (CHILD2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180777.0634.96
1045) If R has children under 18 years old: What are the ages of your children? Mention 3 (CHILD3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180789.0021.97
1046) If R has children under 18 years old: What are the ages of your children? Mention 4 (CHILD4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180793.0212.99
1047) If R has children under 18 years old: What are the ages of your children? Mention 5 (CHILD5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180794.417.23
1048) If R has children under 18 years old: What are the ages of your children? Mention 6 (CHILD6)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180794.665.52
1049) If R has children under 18 years old: What are the ages of your children? Mention 7 (CHILD7)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180794.853.67
1050) If R has children under 18 years old: What are the ages of your children? Mention 8 (CHILD8)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180794.952.00
1051) About how many miles do you drive in a typical day? 997 and more/998 Don't know/999 NA (DRIVMILE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180732.4272.89
1052) Education estimate if missed in IW (EDUCEST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180699.9
1) Low - probably less than high school diploma10.1
Total1807100.0
1053) Interviewer observation: R gender (IOGENDER)
 TOTAL%
1) Male79043.7
2) Female101756.3
Total1807100.0
1054) Interviewer observation: R race (IORACE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80444.5
1) White86347.8
2) Black1377.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) Refused20.1
Total1807100.0
1055) Others present at time of interview: Mention 1 (OTHPRES1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP59032.7
1) Children under 61256.9
2) Older children713.9
3) Spouse1246.9
4) Other relatives331.8
5) Other adults603.3
9) Refused; NA; INAP80444.5
Total1807100.0
1056) Others present at time of interview: Mention 2 (OTHPRES2)
 TOTAL%
1) Children under 640.2
2) Older children261.4
3) Spouse422.3
4) Other relatives110.6
5) Other adults160.9
9) Refused; NA; INAP170894.5
Total1807100.0
1057) Others present at time of interview: Mention 3 (OTHPRES3)
 TOTAL%
1) Children under 610.1
2) Older children10.1
3) Spouse120.7
4) Other relatives30.2
5) Other adults100.6
9) Refused; NA; INAP178098.5
Total1807100.0
1058) Others present at time of interview: Mention 4 (OTHPRES4)
 TOTAL%
2) Older children10.1
5) Other adults20.1
9) Refused; NA; INAP180499.8
Total1807100.0
1059) Others present at time of interview: Mention 5 (OTHPRES5)
 TOTAL%
9) Refused; NA; INAP1807100.0
Total1807100.0
1060) Interviewer observation: R's cooperation was: (IOCOOP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA70.4
1) Very good116864.6
2) Good49227.2
3) Fair1176.5
4) Poor181.0
5) Very poor50.3
Total1807100.0
1061) Interviewer observation: R's general level of information about politics and public affairs seemed: (IOPOLINF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA70.4
1) Very high32518.0
2) Fairly high45024.9
3) Average58632.4
4) Fairly low33418.5
5) Very low1055.8
Total1807100.0
1062) Interviewer observation: R's apparent intelligence: (IOSMART)
 TOTAL%
0) NA231.3
1) Very high40422.4
2) Fairly high60133.3
3) Average67137.1
4) Fairly low985.4
5) Very low100.6
Total1807100.0
1063) Interviewer observation: How suspicious did R seem to be about the study before the interview?: (IOSUSPIC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA70.4
1) Not at all suspicious141780.8
3) Very suspicious33018.8
Missing53
Total1754100.0
1064) Interviewer observation: Overall, how great was R's interest in the interview? (IOINTER)
 TOTAL%
0) NA70.4
1) Very high51528.5
2) Fairly high60433.4
3) Average53729.7
4) Fairly low1246.9
5) Very low201.1
Total1807100.0
1065) Interviewer observation: How sincere did R seem in his/her answers? (IOSINCE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA80.4
1) Complete sincere158487.7
3) Usually sincere18510.2
5) Often seemed to be insincere301.7
Total1807100.0
1066) Interviewer observation: Do you feel R reported income accurately? (IOINCREP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP442.4
1) Yes, think R reported income correctly155085.8
2) No, think R reported income incorrectly261.4
3) No, think R reported income dishonestly50.3
4) R Refused income Q's18210.1
Total1807100.0
1067) If R did not report income or interviewer suspects did nor report correctly: If possible, give a reasonable estimate of what R's family income is (before taxes in 1999). (IOESTINC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP170194.1
1) A. None or less than $4,99910.1
2) B. $5,000-$9,99940.2
3) C. $10,000-$14,99970.4
4) D. $15,000-$24,999100.6
5) E. $25,000-$34,999100.6
6) F. $35,000-$49,99960.3
7) G. $50,000-$64,999120.7
8) H. $65,000-$74,99950.3
9) J. $75,000-$84,99960.3
10) K. $85,000-$94,99930.2
11) M. $95,000-$104,99930.2
12) N. $105,000-$114,99920.1
14) Q. $125,000-$134,99910.1
15) R. $135,000-$144,99910.1
16) S. $145,000-$154,99910.1
18) U. $165,000-$174,99920.1
19) V. $175,000-$184,99910.1
22) Y. $200,000and over40.2
98) Impossible to estimate271.5
Total1807100.0
1068) Interviewer observation: R's reaction to IW: Mention 1 (IOREACT1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; no further mention80.4
10) Negative - general251.4
11) Negative - too long794.4
12) Negative - too complicated70.4
13) Negative - boring/tedious/repetitious110.6
15) R wanted to stop before IW completed. After starting IW, R made comments indicating regrets having agreed to do IW150.8
20) R complained and/or IWR observed R was ill/deaf/tired/had bad eyesight, etc... IW was hard for R201.1
22) R complained and/or IWR observed R was confused by Qs, R was slow reader. IW was hard for R482.7
30) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of knowledge or own suitability for IW784.3
31) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of political knowledge, candidate names, election issues, or own lack of political participation.18410.2
40) R was agitated or stressed by interview process60.3
41) R became angry at interview content50.3
45) R became concerned about sampling purposes or bias201.1
50) R could not read respondent booklet (FTF only)40.2
70) R appeared to enjoy the IW (R was cooperative/interested/pleasant)105058.1
80) Neutral or no feedback24713.7
Total1807100.0
1069) Interviewer observation: R's reaction to IW: Mention 2 (IOREACT2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; no further mention143279.2
11) Negative - too long90.5
12) Negative - too complicated70.4
13) Negative - boring/tedious/repetitious90.5
15) R wanted to stop before IW completed. After starting IW, R made comments indicating regrets having agreed to do IW90.5
20) R complained and/or IWR observed R was ill/deaf/tired/had bad eyesight etc... IW was hard for R30.2
22) R complained and/or IWR observed R was confused by Q's, R was slow reader. IW was hard for R160.9
30) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of knowledge or own suitability for IW281.5
31) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of political knowledge, candidate names, election issues, or own lack of political participation.663.7
40) R was agitated or stressed by interview process60.3
41) R became angry at interview content40.2
45) R became concerned about sampling purposes or bias160.9
50) R could not read respondent booklet20.1
70) R appeared to enjoy the IW (R was cooperative/interested/pleasant)1578.7
80) Neutral or no feedback432.4
Total1807100.0
1070) Interviewer observation: R's reaction to IW: Mention 3 (IOREACT3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; no further mention168693.3
11) Negative - too long20.1
12) Negative - too complicated20.1
13) Negative - boring/tedious/repetitious60.3
15) R wanted to stop before IW completed. After starting IW, R made comments indicating regrets having agreed to do IW30.2
20) R complained and/or IWR observed R was ill/deaf/tired/had bad eyesight etc.. IW was hard for R20.1
22) R complained and/or IWR observed R was confused by Qs, R was slow reader. IW was hard for R50.3
30) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of knowledge or own suitability for IW100.6
31) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of political knowledge, candidate names, election issues, or own lack of political participation.221.2
40) R was agitated or stressed by interview process60.3
41) R became angry at interview content30.2
45) R became concerned about sampling purposes or bias40.2
50) R could not read respondent booklet20.1
70) R appeared to enjoy the IW (R was cooperative/interested/pleasant)382.1
80) Neutral or no feedback160.9
Total1807100.0
1071) Interviewer observation: R's reaction to IW: Mention 4 (IOREACT4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; no further mention176597.7
12) Negative - too complicated10.1
13) Negative - boring/tedious/repetitious10.1
15) R wanted to stop before IW completed. After starting IW, R made comments indicating regrets having agreed to do IW20.1
22) R complained and/or IWR observed R was confused by Qs, R was slow reader. IW was hard for R10.1
30) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of knowledge or own suitability for IW20.1
31) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of political knowledge, candidate names, election issues, or own lack of political participation.90.5
40) R was agitated or stressed by interview process20.1
41) R became angry at interview content10.1
45) R became concerned about sampling purposes or bias30.2
50) R could not read respondent booklet20.1
70) R appeared to enjoy the IW (R was cooperative/interested/pleasant)140.8
80) Neutral or no feedback40.2
Total1807100.0
1072) Interviewer observation: R's reaction to IW: Mention 5 (IOREACT5)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; no further mention179499.3
13) Negative - boring/tedious/repetitious10.1
15) R wanted to stop before IW completed. After starting IW, R made comments indicating regrets having agreed to do IW10.1
31) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of political knowledge, candidate names, election issues, or own lack of political participation.20.1
40) R was agitated or stressed by interview process40.2
45) R became concerned about sampling purposes or bias10.1
70) R appeared to enjoy the IW (R was cooperative/interested/pleasant)20.1
80) Neutral or no feedback20.1
Total1807100.0
1073) Interviewer observation: R's reaction to IW: Mention 6 (IOREACT6)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; no further mention180399.8
15) R wanted to stop before IW completed. after starting IW, R made comments indicating regrets having agreed to do IW10.1
22) R complained and/or IWR observed R was confused by Qs, R was slow reader. IW was hard for R10.1
40) R was agitated or stressed by interview process20.1
Total1807100.0
1074) Interviewer observation: R's reaction to IW: Mention 7 (IOREACT7)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; no further mention180499.8
40) R was agitated or stressed by interview process10.1
45) R became concerned about sampling purposes or bias10.1
80) Neutral or no feedback10.1
Total1807100.0
1075) Interviewer observation: R's reaction to IW: Mention 8 (IOREACT8)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; no further mention180699.9
41) R became angry at interview content10.1
Total1807100.0
1076) Interviewer observation: R's reaction to IW: Mention 9 (IOREACT9)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; no further mention180699.9
45) R became concerned about sampling purposes or bias10.1
Total1807100.0
1077) Order of Gore and Bush in Pre likes/dislikes (PRAND1)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore first91550.6
2) GW Bush first88749.1
9) NA50.3
Total1807100.0
1078) Position of Gore in Pre Thermometers [Clinton's name was always first. Codes 2 (2nd name) to 5 (5th name) and: 9 NA] (PRAND2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.481.10
1079) Position of GW Bush in Pre Thermometers [Clinton's name was always first. Codes 2 (2nd name) to 5 (5th name) and: 9 NA] (PRAND3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.481.10
1080) Position of Buchanan in Pre Thermometers [Clinton's name was always first. Codes 2 (2nd name) to 5 (5th name) and: 9 NA] (PRAND4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.511.13
1081) Position of Nader in Pre Thermometers [Clinton's name was always first. Codes 2 (2nd name) to 5 (5th name) and: 9 NA] (PRAND5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.531.14
1082) Position of McCain and Bradley in Pre Thermometers (PRAND6)
 TOTAL%
1) McCain 6th name, Bradley 7th name90149.9
2) Bradley 6th name, McCain 7th name90650.1
Total1807100.0
1083) Position of Lieberman and Cheney in Pre Thermometers (PRAND7)
 TOTAL%
1) Lieberman 8th name, Cheney 9th name90149.9
2) Cheney 8th name, Lieberman 9th name90650.1
Total1807100.0
1084) Order of 3 major parties in Pre Thermometers (PRAND8)
 TOTAL%
1) Democratic 1st, Republican 2nd, Reform 3rd28415.7
2) Democratic 1st, Reform 2nd, Republican 3rd30516.9
3) Republican 1st, Democratic 2nd, Reform 3rd31017.2
4) Republican 1st, Reform 2nd, Democratic 3rd29016.0
5) Reform 1st, Democratic 2nd, Republican 3rd31017.2
6) Reform 1st, Republican 2nd, Democratic 3rd30817.0
Total1807100.0
1085) Order of 2 major parties in Pre 'likes-dislikes' (PRAND9)
 TOTAL%
1) Democratic Party first (D1-D2), Republican Party 2nd89749.6
2) Republican Party first (D1-D2), Democratic Party 2nd90550.1
9) NA50.3
Total1807100.0
1086) Order of Gore, GW Bush, Buchanan in Pre Affects series (PRAND10)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore 1st, GW Bush 2nd, Buchanan 3rd28415.7
2) Gore 1st, Buchanan 2nd, GW Bush 3rd31617.5
3) GW Bush 1st, Gore 2nd, Buchanan 3rd27715.3
4) GW Bush 1st, Buchanan 2nd, Gore 3rd32618.0
5) Buchanan 1st, Gore 2nd, GW Bush 3rd28515.8
6) Buchanan 1st, GW Bush 2nd, Gore 3rd29016.0
9) NA291.6
Total1807100.0
1087) Pre: Position of angry among Gore affects [Codes 1-4 and: 9 NA] (PRAND11)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.551.11
1088) Pre: Position of hopeful among Gore affects [Codes 1-4 and: 9 NA] (PRAND12)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.441.12
1089) Pre: Position of afraid among Gore affects [Codes 1-4 and: 9 NA] (PRAND13)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.501.12
1090) Pre: Position of proud among Gore affects [Codes 1-4 and:9 NA] (PRAND14)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.511.13
1091) Pre: Position of angry among GW Bush affects [Codes 1-4 and: 9 NA] (PRAND15)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.531.11
1092) Pre: Position of hopeful among GW Bush affects [Codes 1-4 and: 9 NA] (PRAND16)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.521.11
1093) Pre: Position of afraid among GW Bush affects [Codes 1-4 and:9 NA] (PRAND17)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.491.11
1094) Pre: Position of proud among GW Bush affects [Codes 1-4 and: 9 NA] (PRAND18)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.471.14
1095) Pre: Position of angry among Buchanan affects [Codes 1-4 and: 9 NA] (PRAND19)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.591.34
1096) Pre: Position of hopeful among Buchanan affects [Codes 1-4 and: 9 NA] (PRAND20)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.541.33
1097) Pre: Position of afraid among Buchanan affects [Codes 1-4 and: 9 NA] (PRAND21)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.591.33
1098) Pre: Position of proud among Buchanan affects [Codes 1-4 and: 9 NA] (PRAND22)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.631.34
1099) Order of Gore, GW Bush, Buchanan in Pre Liberal-Conservative placements (PRAND23)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.552.61
1100) Order of Gore, GW Bush, Buchanan in Pre Liberal-Conservative placements (PRAND24)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore 2nd, GW Bush 3rd, Buchanan 4th1669.2
2) Gore 2nd, Buchanan 3rd, GW Bush 4th1387.6
3) GW Bush 2nd, Gore 3rd, Buchanan 4th1639.0
4) GW Bush 2nd, Buchanan 3rd, Gore 4th1659.1
5) Buchanan 2nd, Gore 3rd, GW Bush 4th1568.6
6) Buchanan 2nd, GW Bush 3rd, Gore 4th1518.4
9) NA86848.0
Total1807100.0
1101) Order of Gore, GW Bush, Buchanan in Pre Traits series (PRAND25)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore 1st, GW Bush 2nd, Buchanan 3rd1387.6
2) Gore 1st, Buchanan 2nd, GW Bush 3rd1226.8
3) GW Bush 1st, Gore 2nd, Buchanan 3rd1347.4
4) GW Bush 1st, Buchanan 2nd, Gore 3rd1216.7
5) Buchanan 1st, Gore 2nd, GW Bush 3rd1367.5
6) Buchanan 1st, GW Bush 2nd, Gore 3rd1196.6
9) NA103757.4
Total1807100.0
1102) Pre: Order of Moral among Gore traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND26)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.941.99
1103) Pre: Order of Really Cares among Gore traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND27)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.002.01
1104) Pre: Order of Knowledgeable among Gore traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND28)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.022.00
1105) Pre: Order of Leadership among Gore traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND29)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.091.98
1106) Pre: Order of Dishonest among Gore traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND30)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.012.02
1107) Pre: Order of Intelligent among Gore traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND31)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.992.00
1108) Pre: Order of Out of Touch among Gore traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND32)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.952.00
1109) Pre: Order of Moral among GW Bush traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND33)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.032.00
1110) Pre: Order of Really Cares among GW Bush traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND34)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.032.00
1111) Pre: Order of Knowledgeable among GW Bush traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND35)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.951.97
1112) Pre: Order of Leadership among GW Bush traits [Codes 1-7and:9 NA] (PRAND36)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18073.922.03
1113) Pre: Order of Dishonest among GW Bush traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND37)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.022.04
1114) Pre: Order of Intelligent among GW Bush traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND38)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.021.99
1115) Pre: Order of Out of Touch among GW Bush traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND39)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18074.031.97
1116) Pre: Order of Moral among Buchanan traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND40)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076.892.78
1117) Pre: Order of Really Cares among Buchanan traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND41)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076.892.78
1118) Pre: Order of Knowledgeable among Buchanan traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND42)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076.822.85
1119) Pre: Order of Leadership among Buchanan traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND43)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076.842.81
1120) Pre: Order of Dishonest among Buchanan traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND44)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076.862.81
1121) Pre: Order of Intelligent among Buchanan traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND45)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076.852.80
1122) Pre: Order of Out of Touch among Buchanan traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND46)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18076.942.74
1123) Pre: Order of Gore and GW Bush among Services/Spending placements (Clinton's name was always first) (PRAND47)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore 2nd name; GW Bush 3rd name88048.7
2) GW Bush 2nd name; Gore 3rd name92751.3
Total1807100.0
1124) Pre: Order of major parties among services/spending placements (Clinton's name was always first) (PRAND48)
 TOTAL%
1) Democratic Party 4th name; Republican Party 5th88048.7
2) Republican Party 4th name; Democratic Party 5th92751.3
Total1807100.0
1125) Pre: Order of Gore and GW Bush among defense spending placements (PRAND49)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore 1st name, GW Bush 2nd name91050.4
2) GW Bush 1st name, Gore 2nd name89749.6
Total1807100.0
1126) Pre: Order of major parties among defense spending placements (PRAND50)
 TOTAL%
1) Democratic Party 3rd name, Republican Party 4th91050.4
2) Republican Party 3rd name, Democratic Party 4th89749.6
Total1807100.0
1127) Pre: Order of Gore and GW Bush among guaranteed Jobs placements (PRAND51)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore 1st name, GW Bush 2nd name88649.0
2) Bush 1st name, Gore 2nd name92151.0
Total1807100.0
1128) Pre: Order of major parties among guaranteed jobs placements (PRAND52)
 TOTAL%
1) Democratic Party 3rd name, Republican Party 4th88649.0
2) Republican Party 3rd name, Democratic Party 4th92151.0
Total1807100.0
1129) Pre: Order of Gore and GW Bush among aid to blacks placements (Clinton's name was always first) (PRAND53)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore 2nd name; GW Bush 3rd name88048.7
2) GW BUSH 2ND NAME; GORE 3RD NAME92751.3
Total1807100.0
1130) Pre Order of Major parties among aid to blacks placements (Clinton's name was always first) (PRAND54)
 TOTAL%
1) Democratic Party 4th name; Republican Party 5th92751.3
2) Republican Party 4th name; Democratic Party 5th88048.7
Total1807100.0
1131) Order of Welfare among pre federal spending items [Repairing the highways was always first. Codes 2-13 and: 9 NA] (PRAND55)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.483.52
1132) Order of AIDS research among pre federal spending items [Repairing the highways was always first. Codes 2-13 and: 9 NA] (PRAND56)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.463.41
1133) Order of Foreign Aid among pre federal spending items [Repairing the highways was always first. Codes 2-13 and: 9 NA] (PRAND57)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.403.45
1134) Order of Food Stamps among pre federal spending items [Repairing the highways was always first. Codes 2-13 and: 9 NA] (PRAND58)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.533.39
1135) Order of Aid to poor among pre federal spending items [Repairing the highways was always first. Codes 2-13 and: 9 NA] (PRAND59)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.443.47
1136) Order of Social Security among pre federal spending items [Repairing the highways was always first. Codes 2-13 and: 9 NA] (PRAND60)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.633.54
1137) Order of Environmental protection among pre federal spending items [Repairing the highways was always first. Codes 2-13 and: 9 NA] (PRAND61)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.533.42
1138) Order of Public schools among pre federal spending items [Repairing the highways' was always first. Codes 2-13 and: 9 NA] (PRAND62)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.513.36
1139) Order of Deal with crime among pre federal spending items [Repairing the highways was always first. Codes 2-13 and: 9 NA] (PRAND63)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.583.42
1140) Order of Child Care among pre federal spending items [Repairing the highways was always first. Codes 2-13 and: 9 NA] (PRAND64)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.433.49
1141) Order of Border security among pre federal spending items [Repairing the highways was always first. Codes 2-13 and: 9 NA] (PRAND65)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.523.47
1142) Order of Aid to blacks among pre federal spending items [Repairing the highways was always first. Codes 2-13 and: 9 NA] (PRAND66)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18077.483.47
1143) Pre: Order of Gore and GW Bush among abortion placements (PRAND67)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore 1st name, GW Bush 2nd name92151.0
2) GW Bush 1st name, Gore 2nd name88348.9
9) NA30.2
Total1807100.0
1144) Pre: Order of Gore and GW Bush among environment-jobs placements (PRAND68)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore 1st name, GW Bush 2nd name92050.9
2) GW Bush 1st name, Gore 2nd name88448.9
9) NA30.2
Total1807100.0
1145) Pre: Order of Gore and GW Bush for gun restriction placement (PRAND69)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore 1st name, GW Bush 2nd name92651.2
2) GW Bush 1st name, Gore 2nd name87848.6
9) NA30.2
Total1807100.0
1146) Pre: Order of Gore and GW Bush among women's role placements (PRAND70)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore 1st name, GW Bush 2nd name88849.1
2) GW Bush 1st name, Gore 2nd name91650.7
9) NA30.2
Total1807100.0
1147) Pre: Order of Gore and GW Bush among environmental regulation placements (PRAND71)
 TOTAL%
1) Gore 1st name, GW Bush 2nd name90550.1
2) GW Bush 1st name, Gore 2nd name89949.8
9) NA30.2
Total1807100.0
1148) Pre: Order of Angry among Clinton affects [Codes 1-4 and: 9 NA] (PRAND72)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071.261.48
1149) Pre: Order of Hopeful among Clinton affects [Codes 1-4 and: 9 NA] (PRAND73)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071.301.51
1150) Pre: Order of Afraid among Clinton affects [Codes 1-4 and: 9 NA] (PRAND74)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071.251.47
1151) Pre: Order of Proud among Clinton affects [Codes 1-4 and: 9 NA] (PRAND75)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071.261.47
1152) Pre: Order of Moral among Clinton traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND76)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.012.46
1153) Pre: Order of Really Cares among Clinton traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND77)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.012.44
1154) Pre: Order of Knowledgeable among Clinton traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND78)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.062.48
1155) Pre: Order of Leadership among Clinton traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND79)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.002.43
1156) Pre: Order of Dishonest among Clinton traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND80)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.082.50
1157) Pre: Order of Intelligent among Clinton traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND81)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18072.032.46
1158) Pre: Order of Out of Touch among Clinton traits [Codes 1-7 and: 9 NA] (PRAND82)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18071.992.42
1159) Some people don't pay much attention to political campaigns. How about you? Would you say that you were very much interested, somewhat interested, or not much interested in following the political campaigns this year? (CMPGNINT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP, no post interview25113.9
1) Very much interested64335.6
3) Somewhat interested68738.0
5) Not much interested22512.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1160) Did you watch any programs about the campaign on television? (CMPGNTV)
 TOTAL%
0) NA;INAP, no post interview25113.9
1) Yes128771.3
5) No26814.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1161) If R watched programs about campaign: Would you say you watched a good many, several, or just one or two? (CMPGNTV2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA;INAP51928.7
1) A good many38721.4
3) Several56531.3
5) Just one or two33318.4
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1162) Do you ever discuss politics with your family or friends? (POLDISC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA;INAP25113.9
1) Yes125869.7
5) No29716.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1163) If R discusses politics: How many days in the past week did you talk about politics with family or friends? (POLDISOF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP54830.3
1) 1633.5
2) 21498.3
3) 31458.0
4) 4975.4
5) 51106.1
6) 6231.3
7) 764835.9
96) None (no days)211.2
98) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1164) If not Washington D.C.: Do you happen to remember the names of the candidates for Congress -- that is, for the House of Representatives in Washington -- who ran in the November election from this district? (HSECNAME)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) Yes, remember67337.3
5) No, don't remember87748.6
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1165) If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she recalls names of House candidates: Do you happen to remember the names of the candidates for Congress -- that is, for the House of Representatives in Washington -- who ran in the November election from this district? Who were they? 1st recalled name - candidate code [0. NA; INAP, R says he/she does not recall names, Washington D.C.; 30. Third party or Independent House candidate non-incumbent; 31. Democratic candidate in open House race; 32. Republican candidate in open House race; 33. Democratic House incumbent; 34. Republican House incumbent; 35. Democratic House challenger; 36. Republican House challenger; 38. Third party or Independent House candidate--2nd nonincumbent; 39. Third party or Independent House candidate-incumbent; 97. Name not on candidate list for this race; 98. DK; 99. RF] (HSECNCD1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP113362.7
31) Democratic candidate in open race120.7
32) Republican candidate in open race251.4
33) Democratic House incumbent1649.1
34) Republican House incumbent18210.1
35) Democratic House challenger170.9
36) Republican House challenger120.7
39) Third party or Independent candidate10.1
97) Name not on candidate list25013.8
98) DK100.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1166) If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she recalls names of House candidates: Do you happen to remember the names of the candidates for Congress -- that is, for the House of Representatives in Washington -- who ran in the November election from this district? Who were they? What is [NAME'S] party? 1st recalled name - recalled party (HSEPRTY1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP113362.7
1) Democrat32217.8
5) Republican31917.7
7) Other (specify)40.2
8) DK261.4
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1167) If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she recalls names of House candidates: Do you happen to remember the names of the candidates for Congress -- that is, for the House of Representatives in Washington -- who ran in the November election from this district? Who were they? 1st recalled name - actual party of candidate (HSEACTU1)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP139377.1
1) Democrat19310.7
5) Republican21912.1
7) OTHER10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1168) If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she recalls names of House candidates: Do you happen to remember the names of the candidates for Congress -- that is, for the House of Representatives in Washington -- who ran in the November election from this district? Who were they? What is [NAME'S] party? 1st recalled name - accuracy [0. INAP; 1. Valid candidate name given and correct party associated with name; 2. Valid candidate name given but incorrect party associated with name; 3. Valid candidate name given, DON'T KNOW or NA for party associated with name; 4 Invalid candidate name given with any mention of party associated with name; 5 Invalid candidate name given with DON'T KNOW or NA for party associated with name; 6 No candidate name given (Don't know or NA) -- any party mention; 7 No candidate name given (Don't know) -- DON'T KNOW or NA for party; 9 No answer] (HSEACC1)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP113362.7
1) +NM, +PTY38221.2
2) +NM, -PTY211.2
3) +NM, Don't know PT100.6
4) -NM, PTY24013.3
5) -NM, Don't know PT100.6
6) No candidate20.1
7) No NM/Don't know PT80.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1169) If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she recalls names of House candidates: Do you happen to remember the names of the candidates for Congress -- that is, for the House of Representatives in Washington -- who ran in the November election from this district? Who were they? 2nd Recalled name - candidate code [30. Third party or Independent House candidate -nonincumbent; 31. Democratic candidate in open House race; 32. Republican candidate in open House race; 33. Democratic House incumbent; 34. Republican House incumbent; 35. Democratic House challenger; 36. Republican House challenger; 38. Third party or; Independent House candidate--2nd nonincumbent; 39. Third party or Independent House candidate-incumbent; 97. Name not on candidate list for this race; 98. DK; 99. RF; 0 NA, INAP, no Post interview, R says he/she does not recall names, Washington D.C., no further mention] (HSECNCD2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP146881.3
31) Democratic candidate in open race170.9
32) Republican candidate in open race90.5
33) Democratic House incumbent160.9
34) Republican House incumbent271.5
35) Democratic House challenger432.4
36) Republican House challenger301.7
39) Third party or Independent House candidate10.1
97) Name not on candidate list19110.6
98) DK40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1170) If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she recalls names of House candidates: Do you happen to remember the names of the candidates for Congress -- that is, for the House of Representatives in Washington -- who ran in the November election from this district? Who were they? What is [NAME'S] party? 2nd recalled name - recalled party (HSEPRTY2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP146881.3
1) Democrat1548.5
5) Republican1669.2
7) Other (specify)120.7
8) DK50.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1171) If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she recalls names of House candidates: Do you happen to remember the names of the candidates for Congress -- that is, for the House of Representatives in Washington -- who ran in the November election from this district? Who were they? 2nd recalled name - actual party of candidate (HSEACTU2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP166392.1
1) Democrat764.2
5) Republican663.7
7) Other10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1172) If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she recalls names of House candidates: Do you happen to remember the names of the candidates for Congress -- that is, for the House of Representatives in Washington -- who ran in the November election from this district? Who were they? What is [NAME'S] party? 2nd recalled name - accuracy [0. INAP; 1. Valid candidate name given and correct party associated with name; 2. Valid candidate name given but incorrect party associated with name; 3. Valid candidate name given, DON'T KNOW or NA for party associated with name; 4 Invalid candidate name given with any mention of party associated with name; 5 Invalid candidate name given with DON'T KNOW or NA for party associated with name; 6 No candidate name given (Don't know or NA) -- any party mention; 7 No candidate name given (Don't know) -- DON'T KNOW or NA for party; 9 No answer] (HSEACC2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP146881.3
1) +NM, +PTY1297.1
2) +NM, -PTY140.8
4) -NM, PTY18510.2
5) -NM, Don't know PT60.3
6) No candidate40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1173) If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she recalls names of House candidates: Do you happen to remember the names of the candidates for Congress -- that is, for the House of Representatives in Washington -- who ran in the November election from this district? Who were they? 3rd recalled name - candidate code [30. Third party or Independent House candidate -nonincumbent; 31. Democratic candidate in open House race; 32. Republican candidate in open House race; 33. Democratic House incumbent; 34. Republican House incumbent; 35. Democratic House challenger; 36. Republican House challenger; 38. Third party or; Independent House candidate--2nd non-incumbent; 39. Third party or Independent House candidate-incumbent; 97. Name not on candidate list for this race; 98. DK; 99. RF; 0 NA, INAP, no Post interview, R says he/she does not recall names, Washington D.C., no further mention] (HSECNCD3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP175497.1
32) Republican candidate in open race10.1
33) Democratic House incumbent20.1
34) Republican House incumbent30.2
35) Democratic House challenger10.1
36) Republican House challenger10.1
97) Name not on candidate list412.3
98) DK30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1174) If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she recalls names of House candidates: Do you happen to remember the names of the candidates for Congress -- that is, for the House of Representatives in Washington -- who ran in the November election from this district? Who were they? What is [NAME'S] party? 3rd recalled name - recalled party (HSEPRTY3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP175497.1
1) Democrat140.8
5) Republican241.3
7) Other (specify)90.5
8) DK30.2
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1175) If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she recalls names of House candidates: Do you happen to remember the names of the candidates for Congress -- that is, for the House of Representatives in Washington -- who ran in the November election from this district? Who were they? 3rd recalled name - actual party of candidate (HSEACTU3)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP179899.6
1) Democrat30.2
5) Republican50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1176) If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she recalls names of House candidates: Do you happen to remember the names of the candidates for Congress -- that is, for the House of Representatives in Washington -- who ran in the November election from this district? Who were they? What is [NAME'S] party? 3rd recalled name - accuracy [0. INAP; 1. Valid candidate name given and correct party associated with name; 2. Valid candidate name given but incorrect party associated with name; 3. Valid candidate name given, DON'T KNOW or NA for party associated with name; 4 Invalid candidate name given with any mention of party associated with name; 5 Invalid candidate name given with DON'T KNOW or NA for party associated with name; 6 No candidate name given (Don't know or NA) -- any party mention; 7 No candidate name given (Don't know) -- DON'T KNOW or NA for party; 9 No answer] (HSEACC3)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP175497.1
1) +NM, +PTY70.4
3) +NM, Don't know PT10.1
4) -NM, PTY372.0
5) -NM, Don't know PT40.2
6) No candidate30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1177) As you know, the political parties try to talk to as many people as they can to get them to vote for their candidate. Did anyone from one of the political parties call you up or come around and talk to you about the campaign this year? (PRTYTALK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes58732.5
5) No96653.5
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1178) If someone from party spoke to R about campaign: Which party was that? (WPRTTALK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP121967.5
1) Democrats1538.5
5) Republicans19911.0
6) Both19911.0
7) Other (specify)160.9
8) DK191.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1179) Other than someone from the two major parties, did anyone (else) call you up or come around and talk to you about supporting specific candidates in this last election? (OTHTALK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes1759.7
5) No137876.3
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1180) Did anyone from one of the political parties send you mail about the campaign this year? (CAMPMAIL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes100355.5
5) No54630.2
8) DK60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1181) If political party sent mail: Which party was that? (PRTYMAIL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP80344.5
1) Democrats1588.7
5) Republicans19710.9
6) Both56031.0
7) Other (specify)281.6
8) DK603.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1182) Other than someone from the two major parties, did anyone (else) send you mail about supporting specific candidates in this last election? (OTHMAIL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes40022.1
5) No113863.0
8) DK170.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1183) We would like to find out about some of the things people do to help a party or a candidate win an election. During the campaign, did you talk to any people and try to show them why they should vote for or against one of the parties or candidates? (INFOTHR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes54630.2
5) No100955.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1184) Did you wear a campaign button, put a campaign sticker on your car, or place a sign in your window or in front of your house? (BUTTON)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes1568.6
5) No139877.4
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1185) Did you go to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular candidate? (MEETING)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes854.7
5) No147081.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1186) Did you do any (other) work for one of the parties or candidates? (CPGWORK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes432.4
5) No151283.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1187) During an election year people are often asked to make a contribution to support campaigns. Did you give money to an individual candidate running for public office? (CONTRBUT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes1035.7
5) No145080.3
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1188) If R gave money to individual candidate: Which party did that candidate belong to? (CONTCNDP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP170394.3
1) Democrats331.8
3) Republicans543.0
5) Other (specify)90.5
6) Both Democratic candidate and Republican candidate50.3
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1189) Did you give money to a political party during this election year? (CONTPRTY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes995.5
5) No145680.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1190) If R gave money to political party: To which party did you give money? (CONTPRTW)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP170794.5
1) Democrats341.9
3) Republicans512.8
5) Other (specify)80.4
6) Both Democrats and Republicans60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1191) Did you give any money to any other group that supported or opposed candidates? (CONTIGRP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes693.8
5) No148682.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1192) During the campaign this year, did anyone talk to you about registering to vote or getting out to vote? (REGTALK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes, someone did67237.2
5) No, no one did88248.8
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1193) Were there any groups concerned with moral or religious issues that tried to encourage you to vote in a particular way? (MORLTALK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes, there were groups25214.0
5) No, no groups tried to encourage130072.0
8) DK30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1194) Was information about candidates, parties, or political issues made available in your place of worship before the election? (CLRGINFO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes19110.6
5) No, no information available112562.3
7) No, don't go to church [Vol]21812.1
8) DK191.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1195) Did the clergy or other church leaders at your place of worship encourage you to vote for a particular candidate or party? (CLRGINFL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP49027.1
1) Yes844.7
5) No122868.0
8) DK40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1196) If clergy/church endorsed candidate/party: Which candidate? Mention 1 - candidate code (CLRGEND1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP172295.3
1) Democratic presidential candidate201.1
2) Republican presidential candidate301.7
5) Anti-Democratic presidential candidate20.1
11) Democratic Senate candidate in state10.1
12) Republican Senate candidate in state10.1
33) Democratic House incumbent candidate10.1
71) Democratic candidate(s)10.1
81) Democratic Party50.3
82) Republican Party40.2
90) Vote on particular issue70.4
91) 'Just to vote'10.1
94) Nonpartisan/judicial candidate10.1
95) Other candidate(s) for state/local office20.1
98) DK40.2
99) Refused40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1197) If clergy/church endorsed candidate/party: Which candidate? Mention 2 - candidate code (CLRGEND2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP179499.3
1) Democratic presidential candidate10.1
12) Republican Senate candidate in state10.1
34) Republican House incumbent candidate10.1
74) Other Republican candidate--any office10.1
81) Democratic Party20.1
90) Vote on particular issue40.2
96) Other groups or individuals10.1
97) Candidate name given but party/office NA10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1198) If clergy/church endorsed candidate/party: Which candidate? Mention 3 - candidate code (CLRGEND3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180599.9
82) Republican Party10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1199) In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, or they just didn't have time. Which of the following statements best describes you: One, I did not vote (in the election this November); Two, I thought about voting this time - but didn't; Three, I usually vote, but didn't this time; or Four, I am sure I voted? (VOTED)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) I Did not vote18510.2
2) I thought about voting this time1035.7
3) I usually vote, but didn't this time844.7
4) I am sure I voted118265.4
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1200) If R did not vote: Were you registered to vote in this election? (REGSTRD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP143379.3
1) Yes1548.5
5) No21011.6
6) Vol: not required to register in R's20.1
8) DK70.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1201) If R is registered/ If R voted: Your residence is located in [NAME'S] County. Are you registered to vote in [NAME'S] County? / Your residence is located in Washington D.C. Are you registered to vote in Washington D.C.? (REGLINT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47026.0
1) Yes, registered in (preload county)126970.3
5) Np, registered in other county673.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1202) If R not registered in county/in Washington D.C.: In what county and state are you registered? State of registration (REGSTATE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174096.3
5) 510.1
12) 1210.1
13) 1320.1
14) 1440.2
21) 2140.2
22) 2240.2
23) 2340.2
25) 2510.1
40) 4040.2
41) 4120.1
42) 4210.1
43) 4370.4
44) 4430.2
45) 4510.1
49) 4970.4
54) 5440.2
62) 6220.1
65) 6510.1
67) 6710.1
71) 7170.4
72) 7230.2
73) 7320.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1203) If R voted: Did you vote on election day -- that is, November 7th 2000, or did you vote at some time before this? (VOTEWHEN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP62434.6
1) Election day100055.4
5) Some time before this18210.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1204) If R voted prior to election day: How long before November 7th did you vote? (ELECPRR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP162590.0
1) Less than one week, 1-6 days583.2
2) One week/7 days412.3
3) 1-2 Weeks/8-14 days532.9
4) 2-3 Weeks/15-21 days40.2
5) 3-4 Weeks/22-28 days20.1
6) One month/29-31 days20.1
11) A few days, a couple of days80.4
12) A few weeks, a couple of weeks90.5
91) More than a few days30.2
98) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1205) If R voted prior to election day: Did you vote in person or by absentee ballot? (ABSENTEE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP162489.9
1) In person613.4
5) Absentee ballot1025.6
7) R volunteers: By mail [Oregon only]191.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1206) If R voted: How about the election for President? Did you vote for a candidate for President? (PRESVOTE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP62434.6
1) Yes, voted for president117865.2
5) No, didn't vote for president40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1207) If R voted for President: Who did you vote for? (PRESVOT2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP62834.8
1) Al Gore59032.7
3) George W. Bush53029.3
5) Pat Buchanan30.2
6) Ralph Nader331.8
7) Other (specify)90.5
8) DK30.2
9) Refused100.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1208) If presidential vote cast is not DK/REF: Would you say that your preference for (If name given: [candidate name]) was strong or not strong? (PRESSUPP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP64135.5
1) Strong87648.5
5) Not strong28615.8
8) DK30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1209) If presidential vote cast is not DK/REF: How long before the election did you decide that you were going to vote the way you did? [01. Knew all along/from the first; always vote for the same party; before the convention/nomination (no mention of Gore/Bush/Buchanan/Nader); before the primaries; 9 months or more 02. Before the convention because of Gore's/Bush's/Buchanan's/Nader's candidacy; as soon as Gore/Bush/Buchanan/Nader said he would run; 'months before'; 'early on'; 'long time/quite a bit before the election' 03. At the time of the Republican convention/ when Bush was nominated; just after the Republican convention; 3 months; July; 'a few months';'2-3 months' 04. During the Democratic convention when Gore was nominated; just after the Democratic convention; 4 months; August 05. After the convention(s); during the campaign (NFS); 2 months; 'a couple of months'; September 06. Five to seven weeks before the election 07. One month; three weeks; October; after the Presidential debates 08. About two weeks before the election; 'ten days' 09. In the last few days of the campaign; the last part of it 10. On election day 11. During/after the primaries (not codeable in 02); 'several months'; 5-8 months 12. After the vice-presidential debate 97. Other 98. DK 99. RF 00. NA; INAP] (PRESDECT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP64435.7
1) Knew all along/from the first1478.1
2) Before the convention25714.2
3) At the time of the Republican convention874.8
4) During the Democratic convention211.2
5) After the convention(s)1086.0
6) Five to seven weeks before the election442.4
7) One month, three weeks1025.6
8) About two weeks before the election764.2
9) In the last few days of the campaign1267.0
10) On election day573.2
11) During/after the primaries1347.4
97) Other10.1
98) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1210) If presidential vote cast is not DK/REF: If you could have cast more than one vote in the Presidential election this (past) November, is there any other candidate you would have found acceptable and have voted for? Mention 1 (IFGTVOT1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP64135.5
1) AL GORE331.8
3) George W Bush291.6
5) Pat Buchanan452.5
6) Ralph Nader1598.8
7) Other (specify)1055.8
8) No other candidate (Vol)79243.9
98) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1211) If presidential vote cast is not DK/REF: If you could have cast more than one vote in the Presidential election this (past) November, is there any other candidate you would have found acceptable and have voted for? Mention 2 (IFGTVOT2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP179799.5
5) Pat Buchanan40.2
6) Ralph Nader20.1
7) Other (specify)30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1212) If presidential vote cast is not DK/REF: If you could have cast more than one vote in the Presidential election this (past) November, is there any other candidate you would have found acceptable and have voted for? Mention 3 (IFGTVOT3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18060.000.00
1213) Checkpoint: Vote in county of interview (CKPTCNTY)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) R Voted within county of interview113062.6
2) R Voted outside county of interview482.7
3) R did not vote (and DK if voted)37320.7
4) WASHINGTON, D.C.40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1214) If R voted: Checkpoint: Random order of Democratic/Republican candidate names (CKPTORDR)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP62834.8
1) Democratic names first40622.5
2) Republican names first77242.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1215) How about the election for the House of Representatives in Washington. Did you vote for a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives? (HINCNT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP67637.4
1) Yes, voted for House95252.7
5) No, didn't vote for House1548.5
8) DK241.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1216) If R voted: If voted in county of residence: If not Washington d.C.: If R voted for Congress: Who did you vote for? (HINCNTE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP85547.3
1) Preload Democratic candidate name45425.1
3) Preload ind/3rd-party incumbent name10.1
5) Preload Republican candidate name42523.5
6) R provided name from another district80.4
7) Other (specify)362.0
8) DK211.2
9) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1217) If R voted: If voted in county of residence: If not Washington D.C.: If R voted for Congress: Who did you vote for? (HINCANC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP85547.3
31) Democratic candidate in open House race402.2
32) Republican candidate in open House race452.5
33) Democratic House incumbent29116.1
34) Republican House incumbent29616.4
35) Democratic House challenger1287.1
36) Republican House challenger874.8
39) Third party or Independent House candidate--incumbent10.1
97) Name not on candidate list for this race362.0
98) DK211.2
99) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1218) If R voted: If voted in county of residence: If not Washington D.C.: If R voted for Congress: Who did you vote for? (HINCANP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP85547.3
1) Democratic45925.4
2) Republican42823.7
3) Other (3rd party or Independent candidate)10.1
7) Name not on candidate list for this race362.0
8) DK211.2
9) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1219) If R voted: If voted outside county of residence: If not Washington D.C.: How about the election for the House of Representatives in Washington. Did you vote for a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives? (HOUTC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP175897.3
1) Yes, voted for House321.8
5) No, didn't vote for House160.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1220) If R voted: If voted outside county of residence: If not Washington D.C.: If R voted for Congress: Who did you vote for? Which party was that? (HOUTCC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP177498.2
32) Candidate within district20.1
34) Candidate within district40.2
36) Candidate within district10.1
81) Democratic candidate10.1
82) Republican candidate10.1
83) Democratic incumbent20.1
84) Republican incumbent10.1
86) Republican challenger10.1
91) Democrat--no name given50.3
92) Republican--no name given60.3
97) Name not on candidate list20.1
98) DK60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1221) If R voted: If registered outside county of residence: If not Washington D.C.: If R voted for Congress: Who did you vote for? Which party was that? Out-of-county: House vote - party summary (HOUTP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP177498.2
1) Democrat80.4
2) Republican160.9
7) Name not on candidate list20.1
8) DK60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1222) If R voted: If registered outside county of residence: If not Washington D.C.: If R voted for Congress: Which party was that? Party associated by respondent with House vote (out of county) (HOUTPV)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP177498.2
1) Democrat120.7
5) Republican191.1
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1223) If R voted: If voted in/outside county of residence: If not Washington D.C.: If R voted for Congress: Who did you vote for? (HVOTCAN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP82345.6
31) Democratic candidate in open House race402.2
32) Republican candidate in open House race472.6
33) Democratic House incumbent29116.1
34) Republican House incumbent30016.6
35) Democratic House challenger1287.1
36) Republican House challenger884.9
39) Third party or Independent House candidate10.1
81) Democratic candidate10.1
82) Republican candidate10.1
83) Democratic incumbent20.1
84) Republican incumbent10.1
86) Republican challenger10.1
91) Democrat--no name given50.3
92) Republican--no name given60.3
97) Name not on candidate list382.1
98) DK271.5
99) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1224) If R voted: If voted in/outside county of residence: If not Washington D.C.: If R voted for Congress: Who did you vote for? (HVOTEPRT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP82345.6
1) Democratic46725.9
2) Republican44424.6
3) Other (third party or Independent candidate)10.1
7) Name not on candidate list382.1
8) DK271.5
9) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1225) If R voted: Senate checkpoint: Race in state of interview (CKPTSEN)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP62834.8
1) Race in state of interview90049.8
2) No race in state of interview27815.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1226) Senate checkpoint: R voted in/outside county of interview (CKPTPRTO)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) R voted within county of interview113062.6
2) R voted outside county of interview482.7
3) R did not vote/dk if voted37320.7
4) Washington, D.C.40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1227) If R voted: If Senate election in state: If R voted in county of residence: How about the election for the United States Senate? Did you vote for a candidate for the U.S. Senate? (SINCVOT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94852.5
1) Yes, voted for Senate77542.9
5) No, didn't vote for Senate784.3
8) DK50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1228) IF R VOTED: If Senate election in state: If R voted in county of residence: If voted for Senate: Who did you vote for? (SINVCAN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP103157.1
1) Preload Democratic candidate name40322.3
3) Preload 1st ind/3rd-party candidate name60.3
4) Preload 2nd ind/3rd-party candidate name40.2
5) Preload Republican candidate name33118.3
7) Other (specify)160.9
8) DK90.5
9) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1229) If R voted: If Senate election in state: If R voted in county of residence: If voted for Senate: Who did you vote for? (SINVCOD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP103157.1
8) Third party or Independent Senate candidate40.2
10) Third party or Independent Senate candidate60.3
11) Democratic candidate in open Senate race804.4
12) Republican candidate in open Senate race553.0
13) Democratic Senate incumbent19610.9
14) Republican Senate incumbent18510.2
15) Democratic Senate challenger1277.0
16) Republican Senate challenger915.0
97) Name not on candidate list for this race160.9
98) DK90.5
99) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1230) If R voted: If Senate election in state: If R voted in county of residence: If voted for Senate: Who did you vote for? (SINVPRT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP103157.1
1) Democrat40322.3
2) Republican33118.3
3) Other (third party or Independent candidate)100.6
7) Name not on candidate list160.9
8) DK90.5
9) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1231) If R voted: If R voted outside county of residence: How about the election for the United States Senate? Did you vote for a candidate for the U.S. Senate? (SOUTVOT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP176497.7
1) Yes, voted for senate321.8
5) No, didn't vote for senate80.4
7) R volunteers: No race in state20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1232) If R voted: If R voted outside county of residence: If R voted for senate: Who did you vote for? Which party was that? [Out-of county: Senate vote - candidate code] (SOUTCAN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP177498.2
11) 1110.1
12) 1230.2
13) 1340.2
14) 1440.2
91) Democrat--no name given40.2
92) Republican--no name given20.1
97) Name not on candidate list50.3
98) DK90.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1233) If R voted: If R voted outside county of residence: If R voted for Senate: Who did you vote for? Which party was that? [Out-of county: Senate vote - party summary] (SOUTCOD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP177498.2
1) Democrat90.5
2) Republican90.5
7) Name not on candidate list50.3
8) DK90.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1234) If R voted: If R voted outside county of residence: If R voted for Senate: Which party was that? [Party associated by respondent with Senate vote (out of county)] (SOUTPRT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP177498.2
1) Democrat140.8
5) Republican150.8
7) Other20.1
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1235) If R voted: If voted in/outside county of residence: If R voted for Senate: Summary: Senate vote - Candidate code (SVOTCAN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP99955.3
8) Third party or Independent Senate candidate40.2
10) Third party or Independent Senate candidate60.3
11) Democratic candidate in open Senate814.5
12) Republican candidate in open Senate583.2
13) Democratic Senate incumbent20011.1
14) Republican Senate incumbent18910.5
15) Democratic Senate challenger1277.0
16) Republican Senate challenger915.0
91) Democrat - no name given40.2
92) Republican - no name given20.1
97) Name given not on candidate list211.2
98) DK181.0
99) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1236) If R voted: If voted in/outside county of residence: If not Washington D.C.: If R voted for Senate: Summary: Senate vote - party summary (SVOTPRT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP99955.3
1) Democrat41222.8
2) Republican34018.8
3) Other (third party or Independent candidate)100.6
7) Name not on candidate list211.2
8) DK181.0
9) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1237) If R did not vote: How about the election for President? Did you prefer one of the candidates for President? (NVPPRES)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP143379.3
1) Yes26014.4
5) No1106.1
8) DK20.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1238) If R did not vote: If R says he/she preferred a candidate for President: Who did you prefer? (NVPPRES2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP154685.6
1) Al Gore1297.1
3) George W. Bush1176.5
5) Pat Buchanan10.1
6) Ralph Nader80.4
7) Other40.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1239) If R did not vote: If R says he/she preferred a candidate for President: If named preference is not DK/RF: Would you say your preference for this candidate was strong or not strong? (NVSPPRS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP154785.7
1) Strong1639.0
5) Not strong955.3
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1240) If R did not vote: If not Washington D.C.: How about the election for the House of Representatives in Washington? Did you prefer one of the candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives? (NVHSECN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP143379.3
1) Yes744.1
5) No29216.2
8) DK70.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1241) If R did not vote: If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she preferred one of the House candidates: Which candidate did you prefer? (NVPHSECN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP173295.9
1) Preload Democratic candidate name392.2
5) Preload Republican candidate name281.6
7) Other - specify50.3
8) DK10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1242) If R did not vote: If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she preferred one of the House candidates: Which candidate did you prefer? (NVPHSECD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP173295.9
31) Democratic candidate in open House race20.1
32) Republican candidate in open House race60.3
33) Democratic House incumbent301.7
34) Republican House incumbent181.0
35) Democratic House challenger70.4
36) Republican House challenger40.2
97) Name not on candidate list50.3
98) DK10.1
99) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1243) If R did not vote: If not Washington D.C.: If R says he/she preferred one of the House candidates: Which candidate did you prefer? [Nonvoter: House preference - party summary] (NVHSPTY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP173295.9
1) Democrat392.2
2) Republican281.6
7) Name not on candidate list50.3
8) DK10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1244) If R did not vote: If Senate election in state: How about the election for the United States Senate? Did you prefer one of the candidates for the U.S. Senate? (NVSENCN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP151784.0
1) Yes905.0
5) No19510.8
8) DK40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1245) If R did not vote: If Senate election in state: If R says he/she preferred a Senate candidate: Which candidate did you prefer? (NVPSENCN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP171695.0
1) Preload Democratic candidate name452.5
4) Preload 2nd Independent/3rd party candidate name10.1
5) Preload Republican candidate name412.3
7) Other, specify10.1
8) DK10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1246) If R did not vote: If Senate election in state: If R says he/she preferred a Senate candidate: FTF: Which candidate did you prefer? [Nonvoter: House preference - candidate code] (NVPSENCD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP171695.0
8) Third party or Independent Senate candidate10.1
11) Democratic candidate in open Senate140.8
12) Republican candidate in open Senate90.5
13) Democratic Senate incumbent221.2
14) Republican Senate incumbent271.5
15) Democratic Senate challenger90.5
16) Republican Senate challenger50.3
97) Name not on candidate list for this10.1
98) DK10.1
99) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1247) If R did not vote: If Senate election in state: If R says he/she preferred a Senate candidate: FTF: Which candidate did you prefer [Nonvoter: House preference - party summary] (NVPSNPTY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP171695.0
1) Democrat452.5
2) Republican412.3
3) Other (third party or Independent candidate)10.1
7) Name not on candidate list10.1
8) DK10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1248) Please continue thinking about the November election. In some countries, people believe their elections are conducted fairly. In other countries, people believe that their elections are conducted unfairly. Thinking of the presidential election we've just had, do you believe it was very fair, somewhat fair, neither fair nor unfair, somewhat unfair, or very unfair? (ELECFAIR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP35619.7
1) Very fair32217.8
2) Somewhat fair41523.0
3) Neither fair nor unfair1558.6
4) Somewhat unfair30917.1
5) Very unfair21712.0
8) DK281.6
9) Refused40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1249) Thermometer - Bill Clinton (CLINTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806192.01334.68
1250) Thermometer - Al Gore (GORETHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806195.25336.87
1251) Thermometer - George W. Bush (BUSHTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806195.63335.18
1252) Thermometer - Ralph Nader (NADRTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806312.63426.22
1253) Thermometer - Jesse Jackson (JJACTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806222.68374.21
1254) Thermometer - former President, George Bush (GHWBTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806215.73348.47
1255) Thermometer - Democratic House candidate (DHCTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806517.50469.21
1256) Thermometer - Republican House candidate (RHCTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806521.32469.63
1257) Thermometer - retiring House representative (RHRTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806943.59215.58
1258) Checkpoint: Is retiring House representative also the Senate Democratic or Republican candidate? (CKTPHSEN)
 TOTAL%
0) House retiree is not also Senate candidate153585.0
1) House retiree is also the Senate Democratic candidate110.6
2) House retiree is also the Senate Republican candidate50.3
9) Washington D.C.; no post interview25514.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1259) Thermometer - Democratic Senate candidate (DSCTHERM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806535.80469.21
1260) Thermometer - Republican Senate candidate (RSCTHERM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806526.87470.46
1261) Thermometer - Independent House incumbent candidate (IHCTHERM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806993.6337.08
1262) Checkpoint: VT01 or VA05 (CKPTVTVA)
 TOTAL%
0) CD of interview is neither VT01 NOR VA05154785.7
1) CD of interview is VT0110.1
2) CD of interview is VA0530.2
9) Washington D.C., no post interview25514.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1263) Thermometer - the supreme court (CORTTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806231.27356.93
1264) Thermometer - Congress (CONGTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806221.59357.30
1265) Thermometer - the military (MILTTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806220.45339.23
1266) Thermometer - the Federal Government in Washington (FEDGTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806216.28355.68
1267) Thermometer - blacks (BLCKTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806249.61369.43
1268) Thermometer - whites (WHITTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806250.61364.31
1269) Thermometer - conservatives (CONSTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806249.26377.95
1270) Thermometer - liberals (LIBSTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806247.73380.73
1271) Thermometer - labor unions (LABRTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806231.55367.76
1272) Thermometer - big business (CORPTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806217.45355.85
1273) Thermometer - poor people (POORTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806255.21370.48
1274) Thermometer - people on welfare (WLFRTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806240.20378.00
1275) Thermometer - Hispanics (Hispanic-Americans) (HISPTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806254.30376.11
1276) Thermometer - Christian Fundamentalists (FUNDTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806322.99428.55
1277) Thermometer - the women's movement (WLIBTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806233.27361.50
1278) Thermometer - older people (the elderly) (AGEDTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806230.36338.91
1279) Thermometer - environmentalists (ENVRTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806230.50357.40
1280) Thermometer - gay men and lesbians, that is, homosexuals (GAYSTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806235.66379.28
1281) Thermometer - the Christian Coalition (CHRSTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806335.31433.25
1282) Thermometer - Catholics (CATHTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806253.25372.13
1283) Thermometer - Jews (JEWSTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806266.15382.04
1284) Thermometer - Protestants (PROTTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806276.14389.18
1285) Thermometer - Feminists (FEMTHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806252.19384.25
1286) Thermometer - Asian-Americans (ASIATHRM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806266.07383.33
1287) Was there anything in particular that you liked about [NAME], the Democratic candidate (VT01: [Independent candidate]) for the U.S. House of Representatives? (DHCLIKE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP36920.4
1) Yes39521.9
5) No55130.5
7) R volunteers: I don't know anything47026.0
8) DK120.7
9) Refused90.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1288) If R liked something about Democratic/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 1 - Democratic House candidate 'likes' (DHCP1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806129.26474.15
1289) If R liked something about Democratic/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 2 - Democratic House candidate 'likes' (DHCP2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180670.73208.60
1290) If R liked something about Democratic/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 3 - Democratic House candidate 'likes' (DHCP3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180641.37166.39
1291) If R liked something about Democratic/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 4 - Democratic House candidate 'likes' (DHCP4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180618.97119.35
1292) If R liked something about Democratic/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 5 - Democratic House candidate 'likes' (DHCP5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18069.2380.77
1293) If Democratic candidate in House race/IF VTO1: Was there anything in particular that you didn't like about [Name], the Democratic candidate (VT01: [Independent candidate]) for the U.S. House of Representatives? (DHCDLIK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP84246.6
1) YES, R names something disliked18210.1
5) No, nothing disliked76042.1
8) DK140.8
9) Refused80.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1294) If R disliked something about Democratic/Independent House candidate: (What was that?) Mention 1 - Democratic House candidate 'dislikes' [See note 1 in summary] [8999. Other miscellaneous; 9001. R has been influenced by spouse; 9002. R has been influenced by someone else; 9995. NA; 9998. DK; 9999. Refused to say; 0000. INAP/no Post IW] (DHCN1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180670.83443.65
1295) If R disliked something about Democratic/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 2 - Democratic House candidate 'dislikes' (DHCN2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180624.85130.34
1296) If R disliked something about Democratic/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 3 - Democratic House candidate 'dislikes' (DHCN3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180610.1782.29
1297) If R disliked something about Democratic/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 4 - Democratic House candidate 'dislikes' (DHCN4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18062.8848.29
1298) If R disliked something about Democratic/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 5 - Democratic House candidate 'dislikes' (DHCN5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18061.1534.67
1299) If Republican candidate in House race/IF VA05: Was there anything in particular that you liked about [NAME], the Republican candidate (VA05: [Independent candidate]) for the U.S. House of Representatives? (RHCLIKE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP35619.7
1) YES, R names something liked38121.1
5) No, nothing liked57331.7
7) R volunteers: I don't know anything47426.2
8) DK120.7
9) Refused100.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1300) If R liked something about Republican/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 1 - Republican House candidate 'likes' (RHCP1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806122.36457.12
1301) If R liked something about Republican/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 2 - Republican House candidate 'likes' (RHCP2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180665.72204.70
1302) If R liked something about Republican/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 3 - Republican House candidate 'likes' (RHCP3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180635.49156.77
1303) If R liked something about Republican/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 4 - Republican House candidate 'likes' (RHCP4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180615.80110.64
1304) If R liked something about Republican/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 5 - Republican House candidate 'likes' (RHCP5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18067.0369.13
1305) If Republican candidate in House race/if VA05: Was there anything in particular that you didn't like about [NAME], the Republican candidate (VA05: [Independent candidate]) for the U.S. House of Representatives? (RHCDLKE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP83046.0
1) YES, R names something disliked19410.7
5) No, nothing disliked76242.2
8) DK80.4
9) Refused120.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1306) If R disliked something about Republican/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 1 - Republican House candidate 'dislikes' (RHCN1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180678.45452.14
1307) If R disliked something about Republican/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 2 - Republican House candidate 'dislikes' (RHCN2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180628.68153.19
1308) If R disliked something about Republican/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 3 - Republican House candidate 'dislikes' (RHCN3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180612.04101.65
1309) If R disliked something about Republican/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 4 - Republican House candidate 'dislikes' (RHCN4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18065.5562.12
1310) If R disliked something about Republican/Independent House candidate: [See note 1 in summary] (What was that?) Mention 5 - Republican House candidate 'dislikes' (RHCN5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18063.3356.26
1311) Checkpoint: Number of House candidates (CKPTHCN)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) One House candidate in candidate list21511.9
2) Two or more House candidates in candidate list133674.0
9) Washington D.C.40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1312) If 2 or more candidates in House race: Do you happen to know if either of these candidates was already in the U.S. House of Representatives before the election? (HSEIN2A)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47026.0
1) Yes, Democratic36820.4
2) Yes, Republican39922.1
3) Yes Independent30.2
4) Both [Vol]170.9
5) No, neither was [Vol]573.2
7) Don't know, not sure [Vol]49127.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1313) If 2 or more candidates in House race: Do you happen to know if either of these candidates was already in the U.S. House of Representatives before the election? [Incumbent House candidate code - 2 candidate race] (HSEIN2B)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101956.4
31) Democratic candidate in open race110.6
32) Republican candidate in open race181.0
33) Democratic incumbent candidate34819.3
34) Republican incumbent candidate37420.7
35) Democratic challenger90.5
36) Republican challenger70.4
39) Nonincumbent Independent/3rd party candidate30.2
90) Both170.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1314) If only 1 candidate in House race: Do you happen to know if [Name of Democratic or Republican candidate] was already in the U.S. House of Representatives before the election? (HSEINC2C)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP159188.1
1) Yes1206.6
5) No201.1
7) Don't know, not sure [Vol]754.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1315) If only 1 candidate in House race: Do you happen to know if [Name of Democratic or Republican candidate] was already in the U.S. House of Representatives before the election? [Incumbent House candidate code - 1 candidate race] (HSEINC2D)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP168693.4
33) Democratic incumbent candidate593.3
34) Republican incumbent candidate613.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1316) Do you happen to know which party had the most members in the House of Representatives in Washington before the election (this/last) month? (HSECNTRL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) The Democrats18510.2
5) The Republicans84947.0
8) DK52128.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1317) Do you happen to know which party had the most members in the U.S. Senate before the election (this/last) month? (SENCNTRL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) The Democrats1488.2
5) The Republicans77643.0
8) DK63134.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1318) In general, do you approve or disapprove of the way Representative [running incumbent or retiring incumbent name] has been handling [his/her] job? (HSEINCAP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) Approve91250.5
5) Disapprove1729.5
8) DK45525.2
9) Refused120.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1319) If R approves retiring House representative: Do you approve strongly or not strongly? (HSESAPP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP89449.5
1) Approve stongly48126.6
5) Not strongly42623.6
8) DK50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1320) If R disapproves retiring House representative: Do you disapprove strongly or not strongly? (HSESDIS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP163490.5
1) Disapprove strongly874.8
5) Not strongly824.5
8) DK30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1321) Summary: Approve retiring House representative (HSESUMM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA25514.1
1) Approve strongly48126.6
2) Approve not strongly42623.6
4) Disapprove not strongly824.5
5) Disapprove strongly874.8
8) DK46325.6
9) Refused120.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1322) Do you happen to remember anything special that Representative [Running incumbent or retiring incumbent name] has done for the people in [his/her] district while [he/she] has been in Congress? (HINCSPEC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) Yes29716.4
5) No109960.9
8) DK1528.4
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1323) Do you happen to know about how many years [HE/SHE] has been in the House of Representatives? (HINCNYRS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) Yes, R knows53229.5
5) No90149.9
8) DK1166.4
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1324) If R says knows how long retiring representative has been in office: (About how many?) (HINCNYR2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP127470.5
1) 120.1
2) 2392.2
3) 340.2
4) 41478.1
5) 570.4
6) 6784.3
7) 720.1
8) 81096.0
9) 910.1
10) 10261.4
11) 1110.1
12) 12663.7
13) 1310.1
14) 1450.3
15) 15100.6
16) 1620.1
18) 1840.2
20) 20120.7
25) 2530.2
26) 2620.1
32) 3210.1
98) DK100.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1325) If R DK how long retiring representative has been in office: Would you say less than 12 years, about 12 years, or more than 12 years? (HINC12YR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP78943.7
1) Less than 12 years45024.9
3) About 12 years1407.8
5) More than 12 years553.0
8) DK37220.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1326) How good a job would you say U.S. Representative [NAME] does of keeping in touch with the people in your district -- does (he/she) do a very good job, fairly good, fairly poor, or a very poor job of keeping in touch with the people in this district? (HINCINTC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) Very good30016.6
2) Fairly good55931.0
3) Fairly poor23613.1
4) Very poor1508.3
8) DK30216.7
9) Refused40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1327) Some people seem to follow what's going on in government and public affairs most of the time, whether there's an election going on 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? (POLWONK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Most of the time33918.8
2) Some of the time56931.5
3) Only now and then42323.4
4) Hardly at all21211.7
8) DK110.6
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1328) When it comes to politics, do you usually think of yourself as extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, extremely conservative, or haven't you thought much about this? (PLIBCN)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much30817.1
1) Extremely liberal331.8
2) Liberal1699.4
3) Slightly liberal1397.7
4) Moderate middle of the road38621.4
5) Slightly conservative19710.9
6) Conservative26414.6
7) Extremely conservative502.8
8) DK60.3
9) RF; NA; INAP25414.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1329) If R lib-con self-placement is moderate/DK/haven't thought: If you had to choose, would you consider yourself a liberal, a conservative, or a moderate? (PLIBCN2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP110361.1
1) Liberal784.3
3) Conservative1096.0
5) Moderate [Vol]41322.9
7) R refuses to choose [Vol]915.0
8) DK120.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1330) 3-category lib-con summary (PLIBCNS)
 TOTAL%
1) Liberal41923.2
3) Moderate42823.7
5) Conservative62034.3
7) Refused to choose784.3
8) DK100.6
9) NA/RF25113.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1331) What about Bill Clinton? Do you think he is extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative? (PCLNSC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Extremely liberal20211.2
2) Liberal48727.0
3) Slightly liberal28615.8
4) Moderate middle of the road25914.3
5) Slightly conservative683.8
6) Conservative713.9
7) Extremely conservative291.6
8) DK1508.3
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1332) What about Al Gore? (Do you think he is extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative?) (PGORESC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Extremely liberal1629.0
2) Liberal50528.0
3) Slightly liberal29516.3
4) Moderate middle of the road20211.2
5) Slightly conservative945.2
6) Conservative995.5
7) Extremely conservative291.6
8) DK1669.2
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1333) If lib-con placement of Gore is not DK: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (PGORLCP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP42023.3
1) Very certain38721.4
3) Pretty certain68537.9
5) Not very certain31317.3
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1334) What about George W. Bush? (Do you think he is extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative?) (PBUSHSC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Extremely liberal181.0
2) Liberal945.2
3) Slightly liberal754.2
4) Moderate middle of the road1659.1
5) Slightly conservative27315.1
6) Conservative64735.8
7) Extremely conservative1075.9
8) DK1739.6
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1335) If lib-con placement of GW Bush is not DK: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (PBSHLCP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP42723.6
1) Very certain32618.1
3) Pretty certain73540.7
5) Not very certain31817.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1336) What about Pat Buchanan? (Do you think he is extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative?) (PBCHSC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Extremely liberal241.3
2) Liberal724.0
3) Slightly liberal543.0
4) Moderate middle of the road1548.5
5) Slightly conservative623.4
6) Conservative21111.7
7) Extremely conservative47126.1
8) DK50427.9
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1337) If lib-con placement of Buchanan is not DK: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (PBCHLCP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP75842.0
1) Very certain36520.2
3) Pretty certain39521.9
5) Not very certain28815.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1338) Checkpoint: Number of candidates/ VT01 OR VA05 for liberal-conservative House candidate placements (CKPTNCAN)
 TOTAL%
1) Democratic and Republican candidates in House race133273.8
2) Democratic candidate only in House race1015.6
3) Republican candidate only in House race1146.3
4) Independent incumbent candidate; Republican challenger10.1
5) Independent incumbent candidate; Democratic challenger30.2
9) INAP25514.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1339) What about [Democratic House candidate]? (Do you think he/she is extremely liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative? (DHCSCALE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP64735.8
1) Extremely liberal241.3
2) Liberal18210.1
3) Slightly liberal1629.0
4) Moderate middle of the road18710.4
5) Slightly conservative543.0
6) Conservative563.1
7) Extremely conservative90.5
8) DK48426.8
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1340) What about [Incumbent Independent House candidate]? (Do you think he/she is extremely liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative? (IHCSCAL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180599.9
3) Slightly liberal10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1341) If Democratic candidate in House race: If lib-con placement of Democratic House candidate is not DK: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (DHCCERT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP113262.7
1) Very certain1357.5
3) Pretty certain31417.4
5) Not very certain22412.4
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1342) If VT01 (incumbent Independent candidate in House race): If lib-con placement of incumbent Ind. House candidate is not DK: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (IIHCCERT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180599.9
3) Pretty certain10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1343) What about [Republican House candidate]? (Do you think he/she is extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative?) (RHCSCALE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP65436.2
1) Extremely liberal110.6
2) Liberal432.4
3) Slightly liberal402.2
4) Moderate middle of the road1558.6
5) Slightly conservative1649.1
6) Conservative25013.8
7) Extremely conservative241.3
8) DK46325.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1344) What about [Independent incumbent House candidate]? (Do you think he/she is extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative?) (INC2SCAL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180499.9
6) Conservative10.1
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1345) If Republican candidate in House race: If lib-con placement of Republican candidate is not DK: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (RHCCERT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP111962.0
1) Very certain1367.5
3) Pretty certain32718.1
5) Not very certain22412.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1346) If VA05 (Incumbent Independent candidate in House race): If lib-con placement of incumbent Independent House candidate is not DK: How certain are you of this? Very certain, pretty certain or not very certain? (IINC2CR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180599.9
3) Pretty certain10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1347) What about the Democratic Party? (Do you think they are extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative?) (PDEMSCAL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Extremely liberal874.8
2) Liberal60233.3
3) Slightly liberal30116.7
4) Moderate middle of the road19610.9
5) Slightly conservative653.6
6) Conservative915.0
7) Extremely conservative281.6
8) DK18310.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1348) What about the Republican Party? (Do you think they are extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative?) (PREPSCAL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Extremely liberal140.8
2) Liberal844.7
3) Slightly liberal703.9
4) Moderate middle of the road1528.4
5) Slightly conservative27115.0
6) Conservative69338.4
7) Extremely conservative703.9
8) DK19911.0
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1349) What about the Reform Party? (Do you think they are extremely liberal, liberal, slightly liberal, moderate or middle of the road, slightly conservative, conservative, or extremely conservative?) (PREFSCAL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Extremely liberal422.3
2) Liberal995.5
3) SLIGHTLY LIBERAL804.4
4) Moderate middle of the road26414.6
5) Slightly conservative854.7
6) Conservative1478.1
7) Extremely conservative965.3
8) DK73740.8
9) Refused50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1350) Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven't you thought much about this? [R placement-services/spend scale] (PSRVSP)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this734.0
1) Fewer services, reduce spending211.2
2) 2593.3
3) 3985.4
4) 419811.0
5) 51518.4
6) 6502.8
7) More services, increase spending412.3
8) DK40.2
9) RF; NA; INAP111161.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1351) Do you think the government should provide fewer services, many more services, or continue providing services at the present level, or haven't you thought much about this? [R placement-services/spend branch] (PSRVSPB)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this583.2
1) Fewer services, reduce spending1639.0
3) More services, increase spending28916.0
5) Continue at present level34018.8
8) DK80.4
9) RF; NA; INAP94852.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1352) If R thinks gov't should reduce services and spending: Telephone: Should the government reduce services and spending a great deal or (reduce services and spending) only some? (PSSREDC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP164391.0
1) A great deal734.0
5) Only some905.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1353) If R thinks gov't should increase services and spending: Telephone: Should the government increase services and spending a great deal or (increase services and spending) only some? (PSSINCR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP151784.0
1) A great deal1216.7
5) Only some1679.2
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1354) If R thinks services/spending should stay same/DK/haven't thought much: If the level of services and spending were to be changed, would you be more in favor of an increase or a decrease? (PSSCHNG)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP139877.4
1) Increase1759.7
3) Decrease1397.7
5) R refuses to choose [Vol]844.7
8) DK90.5
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1355) Branching summary: 7-point services/spending self-placement (PSSSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much201.1
1) Reduce a great deal734.0
2) Reduce only some905.0
3) Neither but slightly favor decrease1397.7
4) Stay the same693.8
5) Neither but slightly favor increase1759.7
6) Increase only some1689.3
7) Increase a great deal1216.7
8) DK40.2
9) RF; NA; INAP94752.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1356) Summary: 7-point services/spending self-placement (PSSUMM2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP935.1
1) Scale 1 branching: Reduce a great deal945.2
2) Scale 2 branching: Reduce only some1498.3
3) Scale 3 branching: Neither but slightly decrease23713.1
4) Scale 4 branching: Stay the same26714.8
5) Scale 5 branching: Neither but slightly increase32618.1
6) Scale 6 branching: Increase only some21812.1
7) Scale 7 branching: Increase a great1629.0
8) DK80.4
9) Refused25214.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1357) Checkpoint: Number of candidates/VT01 or VA05 for services/spending House candidate placements (CKPTNCNS)
 TOTAL%
1) Democratic and Republican candidates133273.8
2) Democratic candidate only in House race1015.6
3) Republican candidate only in House race1146.3
4) VT01: Independent incumbent candidate10.1
5) VA05: Independent incumbent candidate30.2
9) INAP25514.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1358) Democratic House candidate on services/spending: Where would you place [Democratic House candidate] on this issue? (DHCSRVSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP125769.6
1) Fewer services, reduce spending20.1
2) 270.4
3) 3301.7
4) 4774.3
5) 51146.3
6) 6532.9
7) More services, increase spending140.8
8) DK25214.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1359) Where would you place (VT01: [Independent incumbent House candidate]) on this issue? [#1 independent incumbent House candidate on services/spending] (IINCSRVS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18060.000.00
1360) What about [Democratic House candidate]? Do you think [he/she] would like the government to provide fewer services in order to reduce spending, provide many services even if it means an increase in spending, or continue services at the present level? (DHCSRVS2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP119666.2
1) Fewer services, reduce spending362.0
3) More services, increase spending18210.1
5) Continue services at present935.1
8) DK29816.5
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1361) What about (VT01: [Independent incumbent House candidate])? Do you think [he/she] would like the government to provide fewer services in order to reduce spending, provide many services even if it means an increase in spending, or continue services at the present level? (IINCSRV2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180599.9
5) Continue services at present10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1362) If R thinks Democratic House candidate would like to reduce services and spending: Telephone: Do you think [he/she] would like to reduce services and spending a great deal or (reduce services and spending) only some? (DHCSSRD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP177098.0
1) A great deal110.6
5) Only some251.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1363) If R thinks VT01 Independent House candidate would like to reduce services/spending: Do you think [he/she] would like to reduce services and spending a great deal or (reduce services and spending) only some? (IINC2CRT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18060.000.00
1364) If R thinks Democratic House candidate would like to increase services and spending: Do you think [he/she] would like to increase services and spending a great deal or (increase services and spending) only some? (DHCINCMT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP162489.9
1) A great deal774.3
5) Only some1045.8
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1365) If R thinks VT01 Independent House candidate would like to increase services/spending: Do you think [he/she] would like to increase services and spending a great deal or (increase services and spending) only some? (IINCINCM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18060.000.00
1366) If R thinks Democratic House candidate would like services/spending unchanged: If the level of services and spending were to be changed, do you think [he/she] would be more in favor of an increase or a decrease? (DHCINCDC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP171394.9
1) Increase573.2
3) Decrease191.1
5) Neither140.8
8) DK30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1367) If R thinks VT01 Independent House candidate would like services/spending unchanged: If the level of services and spending were to be changed, do you think [he/she] would be more in favor of an increase or a decrease? (IINCINCE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180599.9
3) Decrease10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1368) Branching summary: 7pt services/spending Democratic House candidate placement (DEMSSSM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP119566.2
1) Reduce a great deal110.6
2) Reduce only some251.4
3) Neither but slightly favor decrease201.1
4) Stay the same170.9
5) Neither but slightly favor increase573.2
6) Increase only some1055.8
7) Increase a great deal774.3
8) DK29816.5
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1369) Summary: 7-point services/spending Democratic House cand placement (DEMSSM2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP64635.8
1) Scale 1 branching reduce a great deal130.7
2) Scale 2 branching reduce only some321.8
3) Scale 3 branching neither but slightly favor decrease502.8
4) Scale 4 branching stay the same945.2
5) Scale 5 branching neither but slightly favor increase1719.5
6) Scale 6 branching increase only some1588.7
7) Scale 7 branching increase a great deal915.0
8) DK55030.5
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1370) If not Washington D.C.: If Republican candidate in House race: If Rep candidate not coded 997 In thermometer: Where would you place [Republican House candidate] on this issue? [Republican House candidate on services/spending] (RHCSRVS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP129471.7
1) Fewer services, reduce spending60.3
2) 2362.0
3) 3985.4
4) 4945.2
5) 5492.7
6) 6150.8
7) More services, increase spending30.2
8) DK21111.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1371) Where would you place (VA05: [Independent incumbent House candidate]) on this issue? [#2 Independent incumbent House candidate on services/spending] (IINC2SRS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18060.000.00
1372) If not Washington D.C.: I Republican candidate in House race: If Rep candidate not coded 997 In thermometer: What about [Republican House candidate]? Do you think [he/she] would like the government to provide fewer services in order to reduce spending, provide many more services even if it means an increase in spending, or continue services at the present level? (RHCSRSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP116664.6
1) Fewer services, reduce spending1699.4
3) More services, increase spending593.3
5) Continue services at present1146.3
8) DK29816.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1373) Do you think [he/she] would like the government to provide fewer services in order to reduce spending, provide many more services even if it means an increase in spending, or continue services at the present level? [#2 Independent incumbent House candidate on services/spending] (IINC2SRP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180499.9
1) Fewer services, reduce spending10.1
5) Continue services at present10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1374) If R thinks Republican House candidate would like to reduce services/spending: Do you think [he/she] would like to reduce services and spending a great deal or (reduce services and spending) only some? (RHCSRVRD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP163790.6
1) A great deal532.9
5) Only some1146.3
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1375) If R thinks VA05 House candidate would like to reduce services/spending: Do you think [he/she] would like to reduce services and spending a great deal or (reduce services and spending) only some? (IINC2SRR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180599.9
5) Only some10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1376) If R thinks Republican House candidate would like to increase services/spending: Do you think [he/she] would like to increase services and spending a great deal or (increase services and spending) only some? (RHCSSINC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174796.7
1) A great deal170.9
5) Only some422.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1377) IF R thinks VA05 Independent House candidate would like to increase services/spending: Do you think [he/she] would like to increase services and spending a great deal or (increase services and spending) only some? (IINC2SSN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18060.000.00
1378) If R thinks Republican House candidate would like services/spending unchanged: If the level of services and spending were to be changed, do you think [he/she] would be more in favor of an increase or a decrease? (RHCSSMT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP169293.7
1) Increase321.8
3) Decrease553.0
5) Neither221.2
8) DK50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1379) If R thinks VA05 Independent House candidate would like services/spending unchanged: If the level of services and spending were to be changed, do you think [he/she] would be more in favor of an increase or a decrease? (IINC2SSM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180599.9
3) DECREASE10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1380) Branching summary: 7pt services/spending Republican House candidate placement (RHCSSM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP116464.5
1) Reduce a great deal532.9
2) Reduce only some1176.5
3) Neither but slightly favor decrease563.1
4) Stay the same271.5
5) Neither but slightly favor increase321.8
6) Increase only some422.3
7) Increase a great deal170.9
8) DK29816.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1381) Summary: 7-point services/spending Republican House candidate placement (RHCSSM2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP65236.1
1) Scale 1 branching reduce a great deal593.3
2) Scale 2 branching reduce only some1538.5
3) Scale 3 branching neither but slightly favor decrease1548.5
4) Scale 4 branching stay the same1216.7
5) Scale 5 branching neither but slightly favor increase814.5
6) Scale 6 branching increase only some573.2
7) Scale 7 branching increase a great deal201.1
8) DK50928.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1382) There has been some discussion about abortion during recent years. I am going to read you a short list of opinions. Please tell me which one of the opinions best agrees with your view? (PABORT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) By law, abortion should never be permitted1729.5
2) Permit abortion only in case of rape, incest, life danger45825.4
3) Permit abortion for reason other than rape, incest, or danger27715.3
4) A woman should always be able to obtain an abortion61233.9
7) Other241.3
8) DK80.4
9) Refused40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1383) All abortion respondents: How important is this issue to you personally? Not at all important, not too important, somewhat important, very important, or extremely important? (PABRTIM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Not at all important623.4
2) Not too important1739.6
3) Somewhat important47326.2
4) Very important53829.8
5) Extremely important30116.7
8) DK70.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1384) Checkpoint: Number of candidates/ VT01 or VA05 for abortion House candidate placements (CKPTNCND)
 TOTAL%
1) Democratic and Republican candidates in House race133273.8
2) Democratic candidate only in House race1015.6
3) Republican candidate only in House race1146.3
4) Independent incumbent candidate in place of Democratic candidate10.1
5) Independent incumbent candidate in place of Republican candidate30.2
9) INAP25514.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1385) What about [Democratic House candidate] (on abortion)? Which opinion best agrees with [his/her] views? (DHCBSC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP64735.8
1) By law, abortion should never be permitted181.0
2) The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest, or when the woman's life is in danger663.7
3) The law should permit abortion for reason other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established.965.3
4) By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice.19510.8
7) Other10.1
8) DK78143.2
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1386) Telephone: What about [Independent incumbent House candidate] (on abortion)? Which opinion best agrees with [his/her] views? (IIHCBC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180599.9
1) BY Law, abortion should never be permitted10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1387) If abortion placement of Democratic House candidate is not DK: How certain are you of [Democratic House candidate]'s position? Very certain, pretty certain, or not very certain? (DHCABSC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP143079.2
1) Very certain703.9
3) Pretty certain1518.4
5) Not very certain1548.5
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1388) If abortion placement of VT01 Independent incumbent candidate is not DK: How certain are you of [VT01 incumbent Independent House candidate]'s position? Very certain, pretty certain, or not very certain? (IIHCBSC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180599.9
1) Very certain10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1389) What about [Republican House candidate] (on abortion)? Which opinion best agrees with [his/her] views? (RHCBSC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP65436.2
1) By law, abortion should never be permitted703.9
2) The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest, or when the woman's life is in danger19610.9
3) The law should permit abortion for reason other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established.744.1
4) By law, a woman should always be able to obtain an abortion as a matter of personal choice462.5
7) Other10.1
8) DK76342.2
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1390) What about (VA05: [Independent Incumbent House candidate]) (on abortion)? Which opinion best agrees with [his/her] views? (IIHC2ASC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180499.9
2) The law should permit abortion only in case of rape, incest, or when the woman's life is in danger10.1
3) The law should permit abortion for reason other than rape, incest, or danger to the woman's life, but only after the need for the abortion has been clearly established.10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1391) If abortion placement of Republican House candidate is not DK: How certain are you of [Republican House candidate]'s position? Very certain, pretty certain, or not very certain? (RHCABSCC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP141978.6
1) Very certain593.3
3) Pretty certain1588.7
5) Not very certain1699.4
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1392) If abortion placement of VA05 Independent incumbent candidate is not DK: How certain are you of [VA05 Independent House candidate]'s position? Very certain, pretty certain, or not very certain? (IIHC2SCC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180499.9
1) Very certain10.1
3) Pretty certain10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1393) Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Democrat or Republican? (PREPCON)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Democrat70639.1
3) Republican52228.9
5) Neither [Vol]25314.0
7) Other [specify]623.4
8) DK100.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1394) We are interested in how people are getting along financially these days. Would you say that you (and your family living here/there) are better off, worse off, or just about the same financially as you were a year ago? (LASTYRM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104157.6
1) Better24713.7
3) Worse794.4
5) The same43524.1
8) DK20.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1395) If R financial situation better in last year: Much better or somewhat better? (LSTYRPM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP155986.3
1) Much better663.7
5) Somewhat better18110.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1396) If R financial situation worse in last year: Much worse or somewhat worse? (LSTYRNM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP172795.6
1) Much worse231.3
5) Somewhat worse563.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1397) Summary: R financial situation in past year (LSTYRSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104157.6
1) Much better663.7
2) Somewhat better18110.0
3) The same43524.1
4) Somewhat worse563.1
5) Much worse231.3
8) DK20.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1398) Combined pre/post summary: R financial situation in past year (FINPREPO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1156.4
1) Much better18310.1
2) Somewhat better37520.8
3) The same91650.7
4) Somewhat worse1458.0
5) Much worse643.5
8) DK60.3
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1399) In the past year did you (or anyone in your family living here/there) put off medical or dental treatment because you didn't have the money? (MEDPUTOF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104157.6
1) Yes1799.9
5) No58532.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1400) Combined pre/post: Medical or dental treatment postponed (MEDPUTFX)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1156.4
1) Yes45725.3
5) No123368.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1401) Now looking ahead, do you think that a year from now you (and your family living here/there) will be better off financially, worse off, or just about the same as now? (NYEXPECT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104157.6
1) Better28916.0
3) Worse432.4
5) The same41422.9
8) DK170.9
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1402) If R thinks financial situation will be better in next year: Much better off or somewhat better off? (NYPEXP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP151784.0
1) Much better874.8
5) Somewhat better20011.1
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1403) If R thinks financial situation will be worse in next year: Much worse off or somewhat worse off? (NYNEXP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP176397.6
1) Much worse60.3
5) Somewhat worse372.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1404) Summary: R financial situation in next year (NYFNEXP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104157.6
1) Much better874.8
2) Somewhat better20011.1
3) About the same41422.9
4) Somewhat worse372.0
5) Much worse60.3
8) DK191.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1405) Pre/post summary: R financial situation in next year (NYFPRPO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1417.8
1) Much better20411.3
2) Somewhat better45125.0
3) About the same89249.4
4) Somewhat worse703.9
5) Much worse241.3
8) DK221.2
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1406) How afraid are you that a member of your family, or a close friend, or you yourself might be the victim of an assault during the coming year? Would you say you are very afraid, somewhat afraid, a little bit afraid, or not afraid? (FEARASAU)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104157.6
1) Very afraid412.3
3) Somewhat afraid1427.9
5) A little bit afraid24413.5
7) Not afraid33818.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1407) If you were selected to serve on a jury, would you be happy to do it or would you rather not serve? (JURYATT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Happy to do it95753.0
5) Rather not serve58532.4
8) DK120.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1408) One, the less government, the better; or two, there are more things that government should be doing? (GOVAMNT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) The less government the better63935.4
2) More things government should be doing88849.2
8) DK251.4
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1409) One, we need a strong government to handle today's complex economic problems; OR TWO, the free market can handle these problems without government being involved. (GOVPROB)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Need a strong gov't to handle complex92851.4
2) Free market can handle without gov't57531.8
8) DK502.8
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1410) ONE, the main reason government has become bigger over the years is because it has gotten involved in things that people should do for themselves; or two, government has become bigger because the problems we face have become bigger. (GOVMEDD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Gov't bigger because it's involved in67137.2
2) Gov't bigger because problems bigger85447.3
8) DK281.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1411) ONE, it is more important to be a cooperative person who works well with others; or two, it is more important to be a self-reliant person able to take care of oneself. (SRELNT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) More important to be cooperative85247.2
2) More important to be self-reliant66236.7
8) DK341.9
9) Refused70.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1412) Now I'd like to ask you a few short questions about television viewing, because what you watch often determines what political advertising you will see. How many times in the last week have you watched 'Jeopardy'? (JEOPARDY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) 11126.2
2) 2834.6
3) 3653.6
4) 4271.5
5) 5522.9
6) 660.3
7) 750.3
9) 930.2
10) 1010.1
13) 1310.1
95) Every day422.3
96) Never, not at all112262.1
97) R volunteers, never watches television321.8
98) Don't know30.2
99) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1413) How many times in the last week have you watched 'Wheel of Fortune'? (WHEELOF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP28315.7
1) 11055.8
2) 2864.8
3) 3573.2
4) 4231.3
5) 5613.4
6) 6110.6
7) 780.4
9) 940.2
10) 1010.1
95) Every day683.8
96) Never, not at all109760.7
98) Don't know10.1
99) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1414) How many times in the last week have you watched morning news programs such as 'Today,' 'Good Morning America,' or 'The Early Show'? (AMNEWS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP28315.7
1) 11226.8
2) 21106.1
3) 31236.8
4) 4613.4
5) 518110.0
6) 6160.9
95) Every day1779.8
96) Never, not at all72940.4
98) Don't know40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1415) How many times in the last week have you watched daytime television talk shows such as 'Oprah Winfrey,' 'Rosie O'Donnell,' or 'Jerry Springer'? (TALKTV)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP28315.7
1) 11417.8
2) 2915.0
3) 3703.9
4) 4311.7
5) 5613.4
6) 620.1
7) 750.3
9) 910.1
95) Every day362.0
96) Never, not at all108259.9
98) Don't know30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1416) Which of the network news programs do you watch most often - 'World News Tonight' on ABC, 'NBC Nightly News,' 'The CBS Evening News,' or some other network news program? (NETWNEWS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP28315.7
1) ABC30717.0
3) NBC36220.0
5) CBS26414.6
6) Watch no network news program [Vol]18410.2
7) Other (specify)39421.8
8) Don't know120.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1417) How much of the time do you think you can trust the media to report the news fairly? Just about always, most of the time, only some of the time, or almost never? (TRSTMDIA)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Just about always1106.1
2) Most of the time64235.5
3) Only some of the time66937.0
4) Almost never [Vol]1327.3
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1418) There are a number of programs on radio in which people call in to voice their opinions about politics. Do you ever listen to political talk radio programs of this type? (TALKRDIO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes, listen56131.1
5) No, don't listen99455.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1419) If R listens to political talk radio: How often do you listen to those programs -- every day, most days, once or twice a week, or only occasionally? (TRADAMT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP124568.9
1) Everyday925.1
2) Most days774.3
3) Once or twice a week1448.0
4) Only occasionally24813.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1420) If R listens to political talk radio: Some people listen carefully to these talk radio programs while others just keep them on in the background while they do other things. How about you? When you turn on a political talk radio program, would you say you pay very close attention, fairly close attention, occasional attention, or very little attention? (TRADCLS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP124568.9
1) Very close attention1075.9
2) Fairly close attention25814.3
3) Occasional attention1458.0
4) Very little attention512.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1421) Do you have access to the Internet or the World Wide Web? (WWWACCS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes97353.9
5) No58132.2
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1422) If R has access to the internet: Have you seen any information about this election campaign on the (internet/web)? (WWWELNF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP83346.1
1) Yes46425.7
5) No50928.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1423) Do you think there are any important differences in what the Republicans and Democrats stand for? (PRTYDFFS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes, differences106659.0
5) No, no differences45725.3
8) DK311.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1424) If R says important differences between Democrats and Republicans: [See note 3 in summary] What are those differences? Mention 1 - difference (PRTYDIF1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806248.91311.39
1425) If R says important differences between Democrats and Republicans: What are those differences? Mention 1 - party reference (PRTYREF1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA74041.0
1) Democratic Party mention35019.4
2) Democratic presidential candidate110.6
4) Republican presidential candidate100.6
5) Republican Party mention34218.9
7) Unclear party reference32217.8
8) DK311.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1426) If R says important differences between Democrats and Republicans: [See note 3 in summary] What are those differences? Mention 2 - difference (PRTYDIF2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806201.56275.16
1427) If R says important differences between Democrats and Republicans: What are those differences? Mention 2 - party reference (PRTYREF2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP88549.0
1) Democratic Party mention30616.9
2) Democratic presidential candidate170.9
4) Republican presidential candidate211.2
5) Republican Party mention36019.9
6) Other party mentioned instead10.1
7) Unclear party reference21612.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1428) If R says important differences between Democrats and Republicans: [See note 3 in summary] What are those differences? Mention 3 - difference (PRTYDIF3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806161.54263.75
1429) If R says important differences between Democrats and Republicans: What are those differences? Mention 3 - party reference (PRTYREF3)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP113662.9
1) Democratic Party mention22112.2
2) Democratic presidential candidate160.9
4) Republican presidential candidate241.3
5) Republican Party mention24513.6
6) Other party mentioned instead10.1
7) Unclear party reference1639.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1430) If R says important differences between Democrats and Republicans: [See note 3 in summary] What are those differences? Mention 4 - difference (PRTYDIF4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1806123.26242.52
1431) If R says important differences between Democrats and Republicans: What are those differences? Mention 4 - party reference (PRTYREF4)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP130172.0
1) Democratic Party mention18710.4
2) Democratic presidential candidate130.7
4) Republican presidential candidate221.2
5) Republican Party mention18910.5
6) Other party mentioned instead10.1
7) Unclear party reference935.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1432) If R says important differences between Democrats and Republicans: [See note 3 in summary] What are those differences? Mention 5 - difference (PRTYDIF5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180683.65212.34
1433) If R says important differences between Democrats and Republicans: What are those differences? Mention 5 - party reference (PRTYREF5)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP148982.4
1) Democratic Party mention1146.3
2) Democratic presidential candidate100.6
4) Republican presidential candidate150.8
5) Republican Party mention1186.5
6) Other party mentioned instead10.1
7) Unclear party reference593.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1434) If R says important differences between Democrats and Republicans: [See note 3 in summary] What are those differences? Mention 6 - difference (PRTYDIF6)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180657.27182.88
1435) If R says important differences between Democrats and Republicans: What are those differences? Mention 6 - party reference (PRTYREF6)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP159088.0
1) Democratic Party mention905.0
2) Democratic presidential candidate80.4
4) Republican presidential candidate90.5
5) Republican Party mention814.5
7) Unclear party reference281.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1436) The first group is whites. Would you say they have too much influence, just about the right amount of influence, or too little influence? (WHTINFL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Too much influence42523.5
2) Just about the right amount97153.8
3) Too little influence1246.9
8) DK211.2
9) Refused140.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1437) What about blacks? (Would you say they have too much influence, just about the right amount of influence, or too little influence?) (BLKINFL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Too much influence31017.2
2) Just about the right amount57531.8
3) Too little influence62334.5
8) DK341.9
9) Refused130.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1438) What about Hispanics (Hispanic-Americans)? (Would you say they have too much influence, just about the right amount of influence, or too little influence?) (HISPINFL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Too much influence1216.7
2) Just about the right amount50227.8
3) Too little influence84947.0
8) DK693.8
9) Refused140.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1439) What about Asian Americans? (Would you say they have too much influence, just about the right amount of influence, or too little influence?) (ASIANINF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Too much influence854.7
2) Just about the right amount58632.4
3) Too little influence77142.7
8) DK1005.5
9) Refused130.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1440) What about Jews? (Would you say they have too much influence, just about the right amount of influence, or too little influence?) (JEWSINFL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Too much influence22312.3
2) Just about the right amount85447.3
3) Too little influence35119.4
8) DK1116.1
9) Refused160.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1441) What about Protestants? (Would you say they have too much influence, just about the right amount of influence, or too little influence?) (PROTINFL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Too much influence1357.5
2) Just about the right amount101256.0
3) Too little influence22112.2
8) DK1719.5
9) Refused160.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1442) What about Catholics? (Would you say they have too much influence, just about the right amount of influence, or too little influence?) (CATHINFL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Too much influence25013.8
2) Just about the right amount105058.1
3) Too little influence1437.9
8) DK975.4
9) Refused150.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1443) What about men? (Would you say they have too much influence, just about the right amount of influence, or too little influence?) (MENINFL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Too much influence83046.0
2) Just about the right amount60833.7
3) Too little influence814.5
8) DK271.5
9) Refused90.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
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1444) And the last group is women. (Would you say they have too much influence, just about the right amount of influence, or too little influence?) (WOMINFL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Too much influence1055.8
2) Just about the right amount55630.8
3) Too little influence86648.0
8) DK191.1
9) Refused90.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1445) If R selected for standard version of office recognition items: The first name is Trent Lott. What job or political office does he NOW hold? (LOTTIDS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP78143.2
1) Correctly identifies Lott as Senate majority leader854.7
5) Identification is incomplete or wrong26014.4
8) R Makes no attempt to guess68037.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1446) If R selected for experimental version of office recognition items: The first name is Trent Lott. What job or political office does he now hold? (LOTTIDE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP127670.7
1) Correctly identifies Lott as Senate majority leader502.8
5) Identification is incomplete or wrong1679.2
8) R makes no attempt to guess31117.2
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1447) The first name is Trent Lott. What job or political office does he now hold? Summary: Trent Lott office recognition (LOTTIDSU)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Correctly identifies Lott as Senate Majority Leader1357.5
5) Identification is incomplete or wrong42723.6
8) R makes no attempt to guess99154.9
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1448) If R selected for experimental version of office recognition items: The first name is Trent Lott. What job or political office does he now hold? [Checkpoint: Lott - probe used?] (LOTTIDP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP127870.8
1) Yes24113.3
5) No28715.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1449) If R selected for standard version of office recognition items: William Rehnquist [Pron: Renn-kwist] (What job or political office does he now hold?) (RHENIDS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP78143.2
1) Correctly identifies Rehnquist as Chief Justice985.4
5) Identification is incomplete or wrong29716.4
8) R makes no attempt to guess63034.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1450) If R selected for experimental version of office recognition items: William Rehnquist [Pron: Renn-kwist] (What job or political office does he now hold?) (RHENIDE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP127670.7
1) Correctly Identifies Rehnquist as Chief Justice663.7
5) Identification is incomplete or wrong18910.5
8) R makes no attempt to guess27415.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1451) Summary: Rehnquist office recognition (RHENIDSU)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Correctly Identifies Rehnquist as Chief Justice1649.1
5) Identification is incomplete or wrong48626.9
8) R makes no attempt to guess90450.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1452) If R selected for experimental version of office recognition items: William Rehnquist [Pron: Renn-kwist] (What job or political office does he now hold?) Checkpoint: Probe used? (RHENIDP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP127870.8
1) Yes22012.2
5) No30817.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1453) If R selected for standard version of office recognition items: Tony Blair (What job or political office does he now hold?) (BLAIRIDS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP78143.2
1) Correctly identifies Blair as Prime Minister of England34719.2
5) Identification is incomplete or wrong734.0
8) R makes no attempt to guess60433.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1454) If R selected for experimental version of office recognition items: Tony Blair (What job or political office does he now hold?) (BLAIRIDE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP127670.7
1) Correctly identifies Blair as Prime Minister of England18910.5
5) Identification is incomplete or wrong693.8
8) R makes no attempt to guess27115.0
9) REFUSED10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1455) Tony Blair (What job or political office does he now hold?) [Summary: Blair office recognition] (BLARIDSU)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Correctly Identifies Blair as Prime Minister of England53629.7
5) Identification is incomplete or wrong1427.9
8) R makes no attempt to guess87548.4
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1456) If R selected for experimental version of office recognition items: Tony Blair (What job or political office does he now hold?) [Checkpoint: Probe used?] (BLAIRIDP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP127770.7
1) Yes21812.1
5) No31117.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1457) If R selected for standard version of office recognition items: Janet Reno (What job or political office does she now hold?) (RENOIDS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP78143.2
1) Correctly identifies Reno as Attorney General56131.1
5) Identification is incomplete or wrong1659.1
8) R makes no attempt to guess29616.4
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1458) If R selected for experimental version of office recognition items: Janet Reno (What job or political office does she now hold?) (RENOIDE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP127670.7
1) Correctly identifies Reno as Attorney General29616.4
5) Identification is incomplete or wrong1086.0
8) R makes no attempt to guess1256.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1459) Janet Reno (What job or political office does she now hold?) [Summary: Reno office recognition] (RENOIDSU)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Correctly identifies Reno as Attorney General85747.5
5) Identification is incomplete or wrong27315.1
8) R makes no attempt to guess42123.3
9) Refused40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1460) If R selected for experimental version of office recognition items: Janet Reno (What job or political office does she now hold?) Checkpoint: Probe used? (RENOIDP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP127770.7
1) Yes1307.2
5) No39922.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1461) What U.S. state does George W. Bush live in now? (BUSHRES)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Connecticut20.1
2) Tennessee170.9
3) Texas139377.1
4) Wyoming10.1
7) Other (specify)362.0
8) DK1055.8
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1462) Checkpoint: Probe used? (BUSHRESP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes1458.0
5) No141078.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1463) What is George W. Bush's religion? (BUSHRELG)
 TOTAL%
0) None150.8
1) Baptist23613.1
2) Methodist1256.9
3) Jewish50.3
7) Other (specify)62134.4
8) DK55230.6
9) RF; NA; INAP25214.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1464) CHeckpoint: Probe used? (BUSHRLGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Yes67337.3
5) No87948.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1465) What U.S. state is Al Gore from originally? (GORERES)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Connecticut191.1
2) Tennessee105358.3
3) Texas120.7
4) Wyoming50.3
7) Other (specify)19410.7
8) DK27115.0
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1466) Checkpoint: Probe used? (GORERESP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Yes30016.6
5) No125469.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1467) What is Al Gore's religion? (GORERELG)
 TOTAL%
0) None140.8
1) Baptist25514.1
2) Methodist1025.6
3) Jewish100.6
7) Other (specify)57531.8
8) DK59833.1
9) RF; NA; INAP25214.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1468) Checkpoint: Probe used? (GORRELGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes60433.4
5) No95152.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1469) What U.S. state does Dick Cheney live in now? (CHNYRES)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Connecticut211.2
2) Tennessee70.4
3) Texas1458.0
4) Wyoming28815.9
7) Other (specify)27015.0
8) DK82345.6
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1470) Checkpoint: Probe used? (CHNYRESP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Yes75141.6
5) No80344.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1471) What is Dick Cheney's religion? (CHNYRLG)
 TOTAL%
0) None160.9
1) Baptist643.5
2) Methodist593.3
3) Jewish130.7
7) Other (specify)50327.9
8) DK89949.8
9) RF; NA; INAP25214.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1472) Checkpoint: Probe used? (CHNYRLGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25314.0
1) Yes77142.7
5) No78243.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1473) What U.S. state does Joseph Lieberman live in now? (LBRMRES)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Connecticut47326.2
2) Tennessee160.9
3) Texas110.6
4) Wyoming50.3
7) Other (specify)35519.7
8) DK69438.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1474) Checkpoint: Probe used? (LBRMRESP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes61434.0
5) No94152.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1475) What is Joseph Lieberman's religion? (LBRMRELG)
 TOTAL%
0) NONE20.1
1) Baptist181.0
2) Methodist60.3
3) Jewish108360.0
7) Other (specify)874.8
8) DK35819.8
9) RF; NA; INAP25214.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1476) Checkpoint: Probe used? (LBRMRLGP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes31917.7
5) No123668.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1477) Many people say they have less time these days to do volunteer work. What about you, were you able to devote any time to volunteer work in the last 12 months or did you not do so? (VOLUNTR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes66536.8
5) No89049.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1478) Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? (PTSTWTHY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Most people can be trusted81645.2
5) Can't be too careful72840.3
8) Don't know90.5
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1479) Do you think most people would try to take advantage of you if they got the chance or would they try to be fair? (PUSEOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Take advantage46725.9
5) Try to be fair107259.4
8) Don't know150.8
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1480) Would you say that most of the time people try to be helpful, or that they are just looking out for themselves? (PSELFISH)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Try to be helpful100255.5
5) Just looking out for themselves53729.7
8) Don't know160.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1481) Recently there has been a lot of talk about job discrimination. Do you favor or oppose laws to protect homosexuals against job discrimination? (FEMP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Favor99355.0
5) Oppose48026.6
8) DK593.3
9) Refused231.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1482) If R favors protecting homosexuals against job discrimination: Do you favor such laws strongly or not strongly? (FAVPHOMO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP81345.0
1) Favor strongly59733.1
5) Favor not strongly39421.8
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1483) If R opposes protecting homosexuals against job discrimination: Do you oppose such laws strongly or not strongly? (OPPPHOMO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP132673.4
1) Oppose strongly27815.4
5) Oppose not strongly20011.1
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1484) Summary: Protecting homosexuals against job discrimination (HOMOPROT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Favor strongly59733.1
2) Favor not strongly39421.8
4) Disfavor not strongly20011.1
5) Disfavor strongly27815.4
8) DK633.5
9) Refused231.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1485) Some people say that the best way to reduce crime is to address the social problems that cause crime, like bad schools, poverty and joblessness. (Suppose these people are at one end of a scale, at point 1.) Other people say the best way to reduce crime is to make sure that criminals are caught, convicted and punished. (Suppose these people are at the other end, at point 7.) And, of course, some other people have opinions somewhere in between at points 2,3,4,5 or 6. Where would you place yourself on this scale or haven't you thought much about this? (SOCPROB1)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this392.2
1) Address social problems that cause crime764.2
2) 2703.9
3) 3804.4
4) 41468.1
5) 5834.6
6) 6643.5
7) Make sure criminals are caught, convicted, punished1347.4
8) DK10.1
9) RF; NA; INAP111361.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1486) How about you? Do you think that the best way to reduce crime is to address social problems or to make sure criminals are caught, convicted, and punished, or that we should do something in between, or haven't you thought much about this? (SOCPROB2)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this402.2
1) Address social problems that cause crime34218.9
3) Make sure criminals are caught, convicted, punished21111.7
5) Do something in between26514.7
8) DK20.1
9) RF; NA; INAP94652.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1487) If R's opinion is to address social problems: Do you think that addressing the social problems that cause crime, rather than making sure criminals are caught, convicted, and punished is a much better way or somewhat better way to reduce crime? (SOCROOT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP146481.1
1) Much better21411.8
5) Somewhat better1277.0
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1488) If R's opinion is to make sure criminals are caught and punished: Do you think that making sure criminals are caught, convicted, and punished, rather than addressing the social problems that cause crime is a much better way or a somewhat better way to reduce crime? (SOCCRIME)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP159588.3
1) Much better1065.9
5) Somewhat better1025.6
8) DK20.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1489) If R's opinion is 'something in between'/DK/haven't thought much: If you had to choose, which way would you say is better at reducing crime -- addressing the social problems that cause or crime or making sure criminals are caught, convicted, and punished? (SOCDIFF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP149983.0
1) Addressing social problems1568.6
5) Making sure criminals are caught, convicted, punished1075.9
7) R refuses to choose [Vol]372.0
8) DK70.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1490) Branching summary: Crime reduction self-placement (CREDUC1)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much90.5
1) Scale branching much better to address social problems21411.8
2) Scale somewhat better to address social problems1287.1
3) Scale neither but slightly favor addressing problems1568.6
4) Scale in-between341.9
5) Scale neither but slightly favor punishing criminals1075.9
6) Scale somewhat better to punish criminals1055.8
7) Scale much better to punish criminals1065.9
8) DK10.1
9) RF; NA; INAP94652.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1491) Summary: Crime reduction self-placement (CREDUC2)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much482.7
1) Scale branching much better to address social problems29016.1
2) Scale somewhat better to address social problems19811.0
3) Scale neither but slightly favor addressing problems23613.1
4) Scale in-between18010.0
5) Scale neither but slightly favor punishing criminals19010.5
6) Scale somewhat better to punish criminals1699.4
7) Scale much better to punish criminals24013.3
8) DK20.1
9) RF; NA; INAP25314.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1492) How worried are you about our country getting into a nuclear war at this time? Are you very worried, somewhat worried, or not worried at all? (NWARWRRY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94652.4
1) Very worried693.8
3) Somewhat worried30616.9
5) Not worried at all48426.8
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1493) How worried are you about our country getting into a conventional war at this time, one in which nuclear weapons are not used? Are you very worried, somewhat worried, or not worried at all? (WARWRRY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP111161.5
1) Very worried724.0
3) Somewhat worried30016.6
5) Not worried at all32217.8
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1494) (Regarding campaign finance reform) Which is closer to the way you think, or haven't you thought much about this? (CAMPFIN)
 TOTAL%
0) Haven't thought much about this56131.1
1) Protect government from excessive influence by campaign contributors74041.0
5) Protecting the freedom of individuals23913.2
8) DK140.8
9) RF; NA; INAP25214.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1495) In general, which of the following statements best represents what you feel about the way political campaigns are financed in this country: it needs to be completely overhauled, it needs major changes, it needs minor changes, or it is basically fine the way it is? (CAMPFING)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Completely overhauled24113.3
3) Major changes62634.7
5) Minor changes41322.9
7) Fine the way it is21411.8
8) DK603.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1496) During the past 12 months, have you worked with other people to deal with some issue facing your community? (COMMISS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes40722.5
5) No114663.5
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1497) During the past twelve months, have you telephoned, written a letter to, or visited a government official to express your views on a public issue? (POFFCNCT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes32117.8
5) No123268.2
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1498) During the past twelve months, did you attend a meeting about an issue facing your community or schools? (COMMMTG)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes42723.6
5) No112762.4
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1499) Here is a list of some organizations people can belong to. There are labor unions, associations of people who do the same kinds of work, fraternal groups such as Lions or Kiwanis, hobby clubs or sports teams, groups working on political issues, community groups, and school groups. Of course, there are lots of other types of organizations, too. Not counting membership in a local church or synagogue, are you a member of any of these kinds of organizations? (ORGMBR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes64535.7
5) No91050.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1500) How many organizations are you currently a member of? (ORGNUMB)
 TOTAL%
1) One organization28115.6
2) 219310.7
3) 3894.9
4) 4382.1
5) 5170.9
6) 6120.7
7) 750.3
8) 830.2
10) 1040.2
12) 1210.1
15) 1510.1
20) 2010.1
99) RF; NA; INAP116164.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1501) If R belongs to one organization only: If you average across the past twelve months, about how many hours per week did you spend doing things with or for your organizations? (ORGWKHRS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP152584.4
1) 11478.1
2) 2372.0
3) 3160.9
4) 470.4
5) 5100.6
6) 680.4
7) 720.1
8) 830.2
9) 910.1
10) 10100.6
12) 1230.2
15) 1510.1
16) 1610.1
20) 2050.3
24) 2410.1
40) 4010.1
80) 8010.1
96) None (no hours)10.1
98) DK241.3
99) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1502) If R belongs to one organization only: Does the organization you belong to ever try to influence government? (ORGGVINF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP152584.4
1) Yes1055.8
5) No1709.4
8) Don't know60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1503) If R belongs to one organization only: Does the organization you belong to ever try to influence schools? (ORGSCHNF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP152584.4
1) Yes925.1
5) No18410.2
8) Don't know50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1504) If R belongs to two or more organizations or DK how many: If you average across the past twelve months, about how many hours per week did you spend doing things with or for your organizations? (ORG2WKHS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18063.4515.89
1505) If R belongs to two or more organizations or DK how many: Do any of the organizations you belong to ever try to influence government? (ORG2GVIN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP144279.8
1) Yes21712.0
5) No1478.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1506) If R belongs to two or more organizations or DK how many: Do any of the organizations you belong to ever try to influence schools? (ORG2SCHN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP144279.8
1) Yes1679.2
5) No19610.9
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1507) If R belongs to one or more organizations: If you average across the past twelve months, about how many hours per week did you spend doing things with or for your organization(s)? [Summary: Number of hours/week with organizations] (ORGHRSM)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18065.3919.67
1508) If R belongs to one or more organizations: Does the organization you belong to ever try to influence government?/Do any of the organizations you belong to ever try to influence government? [Summary: organization influence government] (ORGSCHSM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP116164.3
1) Yes32217.8
5) No31717.6
8) Don't know60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1509) If R belongs to one or more organizations: Does the organization you belong to ever try to influence schools/Do any of the organizations you belong to ever try to influence schools? Summary: organization influence schools (ORGGOVSM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP116164.3
1) Yes25914.3
5) No38021.0
8) Don't know60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1510) Many people are finding it more difficult to make contributions to church or charity as much as they used to. How about you -- were you able to contribute any money to church or charity in the last 12 months? (CHCONTR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes123468.3
5) No32017.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1511) Aside from a strike against your employer, in the past twelve months, have you taken part in a protest, march, or demonstration on some national or local (PROTEST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes492.7
5) No150683.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1512) If R taken part in protest, march or demonstration on local issue: About how many times was that -- once, two or three times, or four times or more? (PRTSTNBR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP175797.3
1) Once271.5
2) Two or three191.1
4) Four times or more30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1513) 'Irish, Italians, Jewish and many other minorities overcame prejudice and worked their way up. Blacks should do the same without any special favors.' Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement? (BLKCMPR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Agree strongly56131.1
2) Agree somewhat49127.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree18810.4
4) Disagree somewhat21211.7
5) Disagree strongly894.9
8) DK90.5
9) Refused50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1514) 'Over the past few years, blacks have gotten less than they deserve.' Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement? (BLKDSRVE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Agree strongly1126.2
2) Agree somewhat34819.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree27315.1
4) Disagree somewhat45225.0
5) Disagree strongly34619.2
8) DK181.0
9) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1515) 'It's really a matter of some people not trying hard enough; if blacks would only try harder they could be just as well off as whites.' (Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement?) (BLKEFFRT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Agree strongly35119.4
2) Agree somewhat42723.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree25113.9
4) Disagree somewhat33118.3
5) Disagree strongly1729.5
8) DK140.8
9) Refused90.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1516) 'Generations of slavery and discrimination have created conditions that make it difficult for blacks to work their way out of the lower class.' (Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement?) (BLKPDISC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Agree strongly1709.4
2) Agree somewhat44724.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree1689.3
4) Disagree somewhat38421.3
5) Disagree strongly36520.2
8) DK150.8
9) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1517) Now I'd like to ask you about your feelings toward the federal government. Some people are afraid the government in Washington is getting too powerful for the good of the country and the individual person. Others feel that the government in Washington is not getting too strong. Do you have an opinion on this or not? (FGOVOPIN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Yes96053.2
5) No58332.3
8) DK100.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1518) If R has an opinion: What is your feeling, do you think the government is getting too powerful or do you think the government is not getting too strong? (FGOVPRFL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP84646.8
1) Government too powerful62234.4
5) Government not getting too strong29316.2
7) Other depends (specify)382.1
8) DK60.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1519) IF R thinks gov't not getting too strong: Do you think the government should become more powerful or should it stay the way it is? (FGOVIPWR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP151383.8
1) Become more powerful623.4
5) Stay the way it is22912.7
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1520) If R thinks gov't too powerful in N1a/ If R thinks gov't should become more powerful in N1a1: Which party do you think is more likely to favor a powerful government in Washington -- the Democrats, the Republicans, or wouldn't there be much difference between them on this? (FGOVPRTY)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP112262.1
1) Democrats32417.9
3) Republicans1055.8
5) No difference24713.7
8) Don't know80.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1521) 'I feel that I have a pretty good understanding of the important political issues facing our country.' Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement? (POLKNOW)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Agree strongly28715.9
2) Agree somewhat72540.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree20011.1
4) Disagree somewhat22112.2
5) Disagree strongly1096.0
8) DK110.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1522) 'I consider myself well-qualified to participate in politics.' Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement? (POLQUAL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Agree strongly20511.4
2) Agree somewhat37921.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree22612.5
4) Disagree somewhat39321.8
5) Disagree strongly34619.2
8) DK40.2
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1523) 'I feel that I could do as good a job in public office as most other people.' (Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement?) (POFFQUAL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Agree strongly19110.6
2) Agree somewhat32217.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree21111.7
4) Disagree somewhat42123.3
5) Disagree strongly40422.4
8) DK50.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1524) 'I think that I am better informed about politics and government than most people.' (Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement?) (INFORMED)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25113.9
1) Agree strongly1478.1
2) Agree somewhat38121.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree29916.6
4) Disagree somewhat42823.7
5) Disagree strongly29216.2
8) DK70.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1525) So many other people vote in the national election that it doesn't matter much to me whether I vote or not. (Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement? (VOTECOUN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP35619.7
1) Agree strongly724.0
2) Agree somewhat864.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree794.4
4) Disagree somewhat23212.8
5) Disagree strongly97353.9
8) DK40.2
9) Refused40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1526) 'Our society should do whatever is necessary to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.' Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement? (EQLSCIET)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Agree strongly90550.1
2) Agree somewhat39221.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree915.0
4) Disagree somewhat1216.7
5) Disagree strongly402.2
8) DK40.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1527) 'We have gone too far in pushing equal rights in this country.' Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement? (EQTOOFAR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Agree strongly20911.6
2) Agree somewhat38521.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree21511.9
4) Disagree somewhat42023.3
5) Disagree strongly31817.6
8) DK60.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1528) 'One of the big problems in this country is that we don't give everyone an equal chance.' (Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement?) (EQTOOLTL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Agree strongly26714.8
2) Agree somewhat45825.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree1749.6
4) Disagree somewhat44424.6
5) Disagree strongly20411.3
8) DK50.3
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1529) 'This country would be better off if we worried less about how equal people are.' (Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement?) (EQWRYLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Agree strongly24813.7
2) Agree somewhat42823.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree22412.4
4) Disagree somewhat39321.8
5) Disagree strongly24313.5
8) DK130.7
9) Refused50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1530) 'It is not really that big a problem if some people have more of a chance in life than others.' (Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement?) (NEQUALOK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Agree strongly1206.6
2) Agree somewhat34919.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree25514.1
4) Disagree somewhat48126.6
5) Disagree strongly33818.7
8) DK90.5
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1531) 'If people were treated more equally in this country we would have many fewer problems.' (Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement?) (EQLPROBS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Agree strongly42923.8
2) Agree somewhat54430.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree1769.7
4) Disagree somewhat28815.9
5) Disagree strongly1106.1
8) DK60.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1532) 'Public officials don't care much what people like me think.' Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement? (POFFNCAR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Agree strongly28615.8
2) Agree somewhat56431.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree1639.0
4) Disagree somewhat43624.1
5) Disagree strongly985.4
8) DK60.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1533) 'People like me don't have any say about what the government does.' Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement? (NOVOICE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Agree strongly22712.6
2) Agree somewhat38021.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree1297.1
4) Disagree somewhat59633.0
5) Disagree strongly21612.0
8) DK50.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1534) 'Sometimes politics and government seem so complicated that a person like me can't really understand what's going on.' (Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement?) (POLCOMPL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Agree strongly31917.7
2) Agree somewhat57431.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree1086.0
4) Disagree somewhat34118.9
5) Disagree strongly20811.5
8) DK10.1
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1535) 'The newer lifestyles are contributing to the breakdown of our society.' Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement? (MORALS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Agree strongly46425.7
2) Agree somewhat51728.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree20211.2
4) Disagree somewhat24213.4
5) Disagree strongly1176.5
8) DK90.5
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1536) 'The world is always changing and we should adjust our view of moral behavior to those changes.' Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement? (EMPNEW)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Agree strongly21111.7
2) Agree somewhat41022.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree1427.9
4) Disagree somewhat36120.0
5) Disagree strongly42423.5
8) DK20.1
9) Refused40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1537) 'This country would have many fewer problems if there were more emphasis on traditional family ties.' (Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement?) (EMPTRADI)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Agree strongly86648.0
2) Agree somewhat46625.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree894.9
4) Disagree somewhat894.9
5) Disagree strongly382.1
8) DK40.2
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1538) 'We should be more tolerant of people who choose to live according to their own moral standards, even if they are very different from our own.' (Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with this statement?) (TOLMORAL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Agree strongly36120.0
2) Agree somewhat60533.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree21612.0
4) Disagree somewhat22512.5
5) Disagree strongly1387.6
8) DK50.3
9) Refused40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1539) How much of the time do you think you can trust the government in Washington to do what is right -- just about always, most of the time, or only some of the time? (GOVTRUST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Just about always643.5
2) Most of the time61534.1
3) Only some of the time85047.1
4) Never [Vol]160.9
8) DK80.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1540) Do you think that people in government waste a lot of the money we pay in taxes, waste some of it, or don't waste very much of it? (GTAXWAST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Waste a lot92251.1
3) Waste some58532.4
5) Don't waste very much341.9
8) DK120.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1541) Would you say the government is pretty much run by a few big interests looking out for themselves or that it is run for the benefit of all the people? (SPINTRST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Gov't run by a few big interests95552.9
5) Gov't run for the benefit of all51828.7
8) DK693.8
9) Refused120.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1542) Do you think that quite a few of the people running the government are crooked, not very many are, or do you think hardly any of them are crooked? (PUBCROOK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Quite a few are crooked55330.6
3) Not very many are crooked77242.7
5) Hardly any are crooked19811.0
8) DK271.5
9) Refused40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1543) How much do you feel that having elections makes the government pay attention to what the people think -- good deal, some, or not much? (ELECGOOD)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) A good deal73540.7
3) Some61333.9
5) Not much19610.9
8) DK100.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1544) Over the years, how much attention do you feel the government pays to what people think when it decides what to do -- a good deal, some, or not much? (GOVPATTN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25314.0
1) A good deal26314.6
3) Some97854.2
5) Not much30116.7
8) DK110.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1545) FTF: Whites close to group - whites (WHTCLSEI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by r46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1546) Telephone: What about whites? Do you feel particularly close to whites? (WHTCLSEP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes74341.1
5) No975.4
8) DK90.5
9) Refused100.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1547) Summary: R feels close to whites (WHTCLSES)
 TOTAL%
0) NA25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes120666.8
5) Not mentioned by R/no32918.2
8) DK90.5
9) Refused100.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1548) FTF: Poor people close to group - poor people (POORCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1549) Telephone: (What about) poor people (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (POORCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes53029.3
5) No31017.2
8) DK100.6
9) Refused90.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1550) Summary: R feels close to poor people (POORCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes99355.0
5) Not mentioned by R/no54230.0
8) DK100.6
9) Refused90.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1551) FTF: Asian Americans close to group - Asian Americans (ASIACLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1552) Telephone: (What about) Asian Americans (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (ASIACLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes26914.9
5) No55830.9
8) DK201.1
9) Refused120.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1553) Summary - R feels close to Asian Americans (ASIACLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes73240.5
5) Not mentioned by R/no79043.7
8) DK201.1
9) Refused120.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1554) FTF: Liberals close to group - liberals (LIBSCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1555) Telephone: (What about) liberals (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (LIBSCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP94752.4
1) Yes32217.8
5) No49227.2
8) DK372.0
9) Refused80.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1556) Summary: R feels close to liberals (LIBSCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes78543.5
5) Not mentioned by R/no72440.1
8) DK372.0
9) Refused80.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1557) FTF: The elderly close to group - the elderly (ELDSCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1558) Telephone: (What about) the elderly (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (ELDSCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes67137.2
5) No1729.5
8) DK70.4
9) Refused90.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1559) Summary: R feels close to the elderly (ELDSCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes113462.8
5) Not mentioned by R/no40422.4
8) DK70.4
9) Refused90.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1560) FTF: Blacks close to group - blacks (BLKSCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1561) TELEPHONE: (What about) blacks (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (BLKSCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes42123.3
5) No41322.9
8) DK130.7
9) Refused120.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1562) Summary: R feels close to blacks (BLKSCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes88448.9
5) Not mentioned by R/no64535.7
8) DK130.7
9) Refused120.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1563) FTF: Labor unions close to group - labor unions (UNIOCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1564) Telephone: (What about) labor unions (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (UNIOCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes21712.0
5) No61133.8
8) DK201.1
9) REFUSED110.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1565) Summary: R feels close to labor unions (UNIOCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes68037.7
5) Not mentioned by R/no84346.7
8) DK201.1
9) Refused110.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1566) FTF: Feminists close to group - feminists (FEMCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1567) Telephone: (What about) feminists (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (FEMCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes24513.6
5) No57731.9
8) DK271.5
9) Refused100.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1568) Summary: R feels close to feminists (FEMCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes70839.2
5) Not mentioned by R/no80944.8
8) DK271.5
9) Refused100.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1569) FTF: Southerners close to group - southerners (STHRCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1570) Telephone: (What about) southerners (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (STHRCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes43824.3
5) No39221.7
8) DK170.9
9) Refused120.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1571) Summary: R feels close to southerners (STHRCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes90149.9
5) Not mentioned by R/no62434.6
8) DK170.9
9) Refused120.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1572) FTF: Business people close to group - business people (BSNSCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1573) Telephone: (What about) business people (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (BSNSCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes52128.8
5) No32317.9
8) DK70.4
9) Refused80.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1574) Summary: R feels close to business people (BSNSCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes98454.5
5) Not mentioned by R/no55530.7
8) DK70.4
9) Refused80.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1575) FTF: Young people close to group - young people (YNGCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1576) Telephone: (What about) young people (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (YNGCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes69538.5
5) No1488.2
8) DK90.5
9) Refused70.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1577) Summary: R feels close to young people (YNGCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes115864.1
5) Not mentioned by R/no38021.0
8) DK90.5
9) Refused70.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1578) FTF: Conservatives close to group - conservatives (CONSCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1579) Telephone: (What about) conservatives (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (CONSCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes48927.1
5) No33418.5
8) DK301.7
9) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1580) Summary: R feels close to conservatives (CONSCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes95252.7
5) Not mentioned by R/no56631.3
8) DK301.7
9) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1581) FTF: Hispanic-Americans close to group - Hispanic-Americans (HISPCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1582) Telephone: (What about) Hispanic-Americans (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (HISPCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes35419.6
5) No47026.0
8) DK231.3
9) Refused120.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1583) Summary: R feels close to Hispanic-Americans (HISPCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes81745.2
5) Not mentioned by R/no70238.9
8) DK231.3
9) Refused120.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1584) FTF: Women close to group - women (WMNCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1585) Telephone: (What about) women (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (WMNCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes75041.5
5) No955.3
8) DK70.4
9) Refused70.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1586) SUMMARY: R feels close to women (WMNCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes121367.2
5) Not mentioned by R/no32718.1
8) DK70.4
9) Refused70.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1587) FTF: Working-class people close to people - working-class people (WCLSCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1588) Telephone: (What about) working-class people (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (WCLSCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes79944.2
5) No482.7
8) DK70.4
9) Refused50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1589) Summary: R feels close to working-class people (WCLSCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes126269.9
5) Not mentioned by R/no28015.5
8) DK70.4
9) Refused50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1590) FTF: Middle-class people close to group - middle-class people (MCLSCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1591) Telephone: (What about) middle-class people (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (MCLSCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes78243.3
5) No633.5
8) DK90.5
9) Refused50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1592) Summary: R feels close to middle-class people (MCLSCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes124568.9
5) Not mentioned by R/no29516.3
8) DK90.5
9) Refused50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1593) FTF: Men close to group - men (MENCLSI)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP111161.5
1) Mentioned by R46325.6
5) Not mentioned by R23212.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1594) Telephone: What about) men (Do you feel particularly close to them?) (MENCLSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94752.4
1) Yes70138.8
5) No1448.0
8) DK80.4
9) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1595) Summary: R feels close to men (MENCLSS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25214.0
1) Mentioned by R/yes116464.5
5) Not mentioned by R/no37620.8
8) DK80.4
9) Refused60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1596) Where would you rate whites in general on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 indicates hard working, 7 means lazy, and 4 indicates most whites are not closer to one end or the other. [Hardworking rating - whites] (WHTHWRK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Hardworkng19310.7
2) 233818.7
3) 332918.2
4) 453629.7
5) 5764.2
6) 6211.2
7) Lazy130.7
8) DK201.1
9) Refused261.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1597) Hardworking rating - blacks (BLKHWRK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Hardworkng643.5
2) 2975.4
3) 324113.3
4) 465936.5
5) 527815.4
6) 61126.2
7) Lazy502.8
8) DK251.4
9) Refused261.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1598) Hardworking rating - Hispanic-Americans (HSPHWRK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Hardworkng1317.3
2) 219610.9
3) 331117.2
4) 457131.6
5) 51669.2
6) 6673.7
7) Lazy321.8
8) DK522.9
9) Refused261.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1599) Hardworking rating - Asian-Americans (ASNHWRK)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Hardworkng26814.8
2) 239321.8
3) 329516.3
4) 436320.1
5) 5794.4
6) 6392.2
7) Lazy231.3
8) DK643.5
9) Refused281.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1600) Intelligent rating - whites (WHTINTL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Intelligent21011.6
2) 234519.1
3) 334419.0
4) 452829.2
5) 5452.5
6) 6170.9
7) Unintelligent80.4
8) DK231.3
9) Refused321.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1601) Intelligent rating - blacks (BLKINTL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Intelligent894.9
2) 21327.3
3) 327515.2
4) 469238.3
5) 520711.5
6) 6683.8
7) Unintelligent321.8
8) DK251.4
9) Refused321.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1602) Intelligent rating - Hispanic-Americans (HSPINTL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Intelligent854.7
2) 21176.5
3) 327915.4
4) 470138.8
5) 520611.4
6) 6593.3
7) Unintelligent221.2
8) DK492.7
9) Refused341.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1603) Intelligent rating - Asian-Americans (ASNINTL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Intelligent20811.5
2) 233718.7
3) 333018.3
4) 446926.0
5) 5724.0
6) 6281.6
7) Unintelligent170.9
8) DK573.2
9) Refused341.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1604) Trustworthy rating - whites (WHTTRST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Trustworthy1287.1
2) 228315.7
3) 337320.7
4) 459432.9
5) 5734.0
6) 6301.7
7) Untrustworthy130.7
8) DK251.4
9) Refused331.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1605) Trustworthy rating - blacks (BLKTRST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Trustworthy573.2
2) 21146.3
3) 326014.4
4) 471339.5
5) 520111.1
6) 6935.1
7) Untrustworthy472.6
8) DK341.9
9) Refused331.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1606) Trustworthy rating - Hispanic-Americans (HSPTRST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Trustworthy613.4
2) 21307.2
3) 326214.5
4) 472640.2
5) 51749.6
6) 6633.5
7) Untrustworthy462.5
8) DK573.2
9) Refused331.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1607) Trustworthy rating - Asian-Americans (ASNTRST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Trustworthy844.7
2) 221111.7
3) 330817.1
4) 467737.5
5) 51055.8
6) 6382.1
7) Untrustworthy251.4
8) DK703.9
9) Refused341.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1608) (Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have:) Independence or respect for elders (IND_RESP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Independence23312.9
3) Both [Vol]23012.7
5) Respect for elders108460.0
7) Neither [Vol]10.1
8) DK30.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1609) (Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have:) Obedience or self-reliance (OB_SELR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Obedience81445.1
3) Both [Vol]21411.8
5) Self-reliance51628.6
7) Neither [Vol]20.1
8) DK60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1610) (Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have:) Curiosity or good manners (CUR_GMAN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Curiosity44624.7
3) Both [Vol]26914.9
5) Good manners83246.1
7) Neither [Vol]30.2
8) DK10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1611) (Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have:) Being considerate or well behaved (CON_WELB)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Being considerate80444.5
3) Both35519.7
5) Well behaved38921.5
7) Neither [Vol]20.1
8) DK10.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1612) First, would you say that compared to 1992, the federal budget deficit is now smaller, larger, or about the same? (PDEF92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Gotten smaller48727.0
3) Gotten larger935.1
5) Stayed about the same1578.7
8) DK543.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1613) If budget deficit smaller since 1992: (Would you say that the budget deficit is) much smaller or somewhat smaller? (PDEFS92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP131973.0
1) Much smaller23012.7
5) Somewhat smaller25414.1
8) DK30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1614) If budget deficit larger since 1992: (Would you say that the budget deficit is) much larger or somewhat larger? (PDEFL92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP171394.9
1) Much larger311.7
5) Somewhat larger603.3
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1615) Summary: Budget deficit since 1992 (PDEFSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Much smaller23012.7
2) Somewhat smaller25414.1
3) About the same1578.7
4) Somewhat larger603.3
5) Much stronger311.7
8) DK593.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1616) Comb summary: Budget deficit since 1992 (PPBDEF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Much smaller47026.0
2) Somewhat smaller50227.8
3) About the same36019.9
4) Somewhat larger1387.6
5) Much stronger754.2
8) DK1327.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1617) Has federal spending on assistance to the poor been increased, decreased, or has it stayed about the same as in 1992? (PPOOR92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Increased28815.9
3) Decreased1629.0
5) Stayed about the same27415.2
8) DK673.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1618) If federal spending on the poor increased since 1992/if federal spending on the poor decreased since 1992: A lot or somewhat? (PPOORSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP135675.1
1) A lot1015.6
5) Somewhat34719.2
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1619) Has federal spending on assistance to the poor been increased, decreased, or has it stayed about the same as in 1992? A little or a lot? [Summary: Federal assistance to the poor] (PPOORSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Increased a lot643.5
2) Increased somewhat22212.3
3) Stayed about the same27415.2
4) Decreased somewhat1256.9
5) Decreased a lot372.0
8) DK693.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1620) Has federal spending on assistance to the poor been increased, decreased, or has it stayed about the same as in 1992? A little or a lot? Comb. [Summary: Federal assistance to the poor] (PPPOOR92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Increased a lot1458.0
2) Increased somewhat47826.5
3) Stayed about the same54930.4
4) Decreased somewhat23112.8
5) Decreased a lot864.8
8) DK18810.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1621) Would you say that compared to 1992, the nation's economy is better, worse, or about the same? (PECON92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Better56331.2
3) Worse402.2
5) The same1729.5
8) DK160.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1622) If U.S. economy better since 1992: (Would you say) much better or somewhat better? (PECONBTR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP124368.8
1) Much better31017.2
5) Somewhat better25214.0
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1623) If U.S. economy worse since 1992: (Would you say) much worse or somewhat worse? (PECWRSE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP176697.8
1) Much worse120.7
5) Somewhat worse281.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1624) Would you say that compared to 1992, the nation's economy is better, worse, or about the same? (Would you say) much better or somewhat better?/ (Would you say) much worse or somewhat worse? [Summary: Economy since 1992] (PECNSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Much better31017.2
2) Somewhat better25214.0
3) About the same1729.5
4) Somewhat worse281.6
5) Much worse120.7
8) DK170.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1625) Would you say that compared to 1992, the nation's economy is better, worse, or about the same? (Would you say) much better or somewhat better?/(Would you say) much worse or somewhat worse? [Comb. summary: Economy since 1992] (PPECON92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Much better68237.8
2) Somewhat better51328.4
3) About the same35719.8
4) Somewhat worse653.6
5) Much worse341.9
8) DK271.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1626) Since 1992, would you say President Clinton has made the nation's economy better, made the economy worse, or had no effect on the economy one way or the other? (PCLNCON)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Made the economy better41923.2
3) Made the economy worse211.2
5) No effect32718.1
8) DK241.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1627) If Clinton Administration made U.S. economy better: Much better or somewhat better? (PCLINECO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP138776.8
1) Much better19210.6
5) Somewhat better22712.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1628) IF Clinton Administration made U.S. economy worse: Much worse or somewhat worse? (PCLINEC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP178598.8
1) Much worse60.3
5) Somewhat worse150.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1629) Since 1992, would you say President Clinton has made the nation's economy better, made the economy worse, or had no effect on the economy one way or the other? Much better or somewhat better?/Much worse or somewhat worse? [Summary: Clinton effect on economy] (PCLINECS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Much better19210.6
2) Somewhat better22712.6
3) No effect32718.1
4) Somewhat worse150.8
5) Much worse60.3
8) DK241.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1630) Since 1992, would you say President Clinton has made the nation's economy better, made the economy worse, or had no effect on the economy one way or the other? Much better or somewhat better?/Much worse or somewhat worse? [Comb. summary: Clinton effect on economy] (PPCLINEC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Much better43424.0
2) Somewhat better48727.0
3) No effect64835.9
4) Somewhat worse412.3
5) Much worse211.2
8) DK472.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1631) Have you personally been helped or have you been hurt economically by the Clinton Administration, or hasn't it affected you one way or the other? (PCLINPRS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Helped1639.0
3) Hurt613.4
5) Not affected55830.9
8) DK90.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1632) Have you personally been helped or have you been hurt economically by the Clinton Administration, or hasn't it affected you one way or the other? (PSECUR92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Helped35219.5
3) Hurt1367.5
5) Not affected116664.6
8) DK241.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1633) Would you say that compared to 1992, the United States is more secure from its foreign enemies, less secure, or hasn't this changed very much? (PSECP92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) More secure20211.2
3) Less secure22312.3
5) No change34619.2
8) DK191.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1634) If U.S. more secure since 1992: (Would you say) much more secure or somewhat more secure? (PSECN92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP160488.8
1) Much more secure613.4
5) Somewhat more secure1417.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1635) If U.S. less secure since 1992: (Would you say) much less secure or somewhat less secure? (PSECSM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP158387.7
1) Much less secure995.5
5) Somewhat less secure1246.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1636) Would you say that compared to 1992, the United States is more secure from its foreign enemies, less secure, or hasn't this changed very much? (Would you say) much more secure or somewhat more secure?/ (Would you say) much less secure or somewhat less secure? [Summary: U.S. security from foreign enemies] (PSECSUMM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Much more secure613.4
2) Somewhat more secure1417.8
3) No change34619.2
4) Somewhat less secure1246.9
5) Much less secure995.5
8) DK191.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1637) Would you say that compared to 1992, the United States is more secure from its foreign enemies, less secure, or hasn't this changed very much? (Would you say) much more secure or somewhat more secure?/ (Would you say) much less secure or somewhat less secure? [Comb. summary: U.S. security from foreign enemies] (PPSECSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Much more secure1327.3
2) Somewhat more secure28515.8
3) No change72540.1
4) Somewhat less secure27715.3
5) Much less secure20611.4
8) DK522.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1638) Would you say that the Clinton Administration has made the United States more secure from its foreign enemies, less secure, or hasn't it made much difference either way? (PCLINSEC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) More secure18510.2
3) Less secure19811.0
5) No change38221.2
8) DK251.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1639) IF Clinton Administration made U.S. more secure: Much more secure or somewhat more secure? (PCLINSC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP162189.8
1) Much more secure633.5
5) Somewhat more secure1226.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1640) If Clinton Administration made U.S. less secure: Much less secure or somewhat less secure? (PCLINSE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP160889.0
1) Much less secure915.0
5) Somewhat less secure1075.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1641) Would you say that the Clinton Administration has made the United States more secure from its foreign enemies, less secure, or hasn't it made much difference either way? Much more secure or somewhat more secure?/ Much less secure or somewhat less secure? [Summary: Clinton Administration effect on U.S. security] (PCLSECS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Much more secure633.5
2) Somewhat more secure1226.8
3) No change38221.2
4) Somewhat less secure1075.9
5) Much less secure915.0
8) DK251.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1642) Would you say that the Clinton Administration has made the United States more secure from its foreign enemies, less secure, or hasn't it made much difference either way? Much more secure or somewhat more secure?/ Much less secure or somewhat less secure? [Comb. summary: Clinton Administration effect on U.S. security] (PPCLSEC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Much more secure1367.5
2) Somewhat more secure24113.3
3) No change83146.0
4) Somewhat less secure22612.5
5) Much less secure19010.5
8) DK532.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1643) Would you say that compared to 1992 the nation's crime rate has gotten better, gotten worse, or stayed about the same? (PCRIMERT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Better29416.3
3) Worse22012.2
5) The same25614.2
8) DK211.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1644) If U.S. crime rate better since 1992: (Would you say) much better or somewhat better? (PCRIMP92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP151283.7
1) Much better794.4
5) Somewhat better21411.8
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1645) If U.S. crime rate worse since 1992: (Would you say) much worse or somewhat worse? (PCRIMN92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP158687.8
1) Much worse824.5
5) Somewhat worse1387.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1646) Would you say that compared to 1992 the nation's crime rate has gotten better, gotten worse, or stayed about the same? (Would you say) much better or somewhat better?/ (Would you say) much worse or somewhat worse? [Summary: U.S. crime rate since 1992] (CRIMESUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Much better794.4
2) Somewhat better21411.8
3) Stayed about the same25614.2
4) Somewhat worse1387.6
5) Much worse824.5
8) DK221.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1647) Would you say that compared to 1992 the nation's crime rate has gotten better, gotten worse, or stayed about the same? (Would you say) much better or somewhat better?/(Would you say) much worse or somewhat worse? [Comb. summary: U.S. CRIME RATE SINCE 1992] (PPCRIME)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Much better1618.9
2) Somewhat better45825.4
3) Stayed about the same51628.6
4) Somewhat worse27615.3
5) Much worse22012.2
8) DK472.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1648) Would you say that the Clinton Administration has made the nation's crime rate better, worse, or hasn't it made much difference either way? (PCLNCRM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Better19010.5
3) Worse653.6
5) No difference50828.1
8) DK271.5
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1649) If Clinton Administration made U.S. crime rate better: Much better or somewhat better? (PCLINCRM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP161689.5
1) Much better502.8
5) Somewhat better1407.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1650) If Clinton Administration made U.S. crime rate worse: Much worse or somewhat worse? (PCLINCR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174196.4
1) Much worse241.3
5) Somewhat worse412.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1651) Would you say that the Clinton Administration has made the nation's crime rate better, worse, or hasn't it made much difference either way? Much better or somewhat better?/Much worse or somewhat worse? [Summary: Effect of Clinton Administration on crime rate] (PCLINCRS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Much better502.8
2) Somewhat better1407.8
3) No difference50828.1
4) Somewhat worse412.3
5) Much worse241.3
8) DK271.5
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1652) Would you say that the Clinton Administration has made the nation's crime rate better, worse, or hasn't it made much difference either way? Much better or somewhat better?/Much worse or somewhat worse? [Comb. summary: Effect of Clinton Administration on crime rate] (PPCLCRIM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Much better1226.8
2) Somewhat better30116.7
3) No difference105158.2
4) Somewhat worse774.3
5) Much worse603.3
8) DK663.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1653) Would you say that compared to 1992, the nation's moral climate has gotten better, stayed about the same, or gotten worse? (PMORALC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Better583.2
3) Worse41222.8
5) The same30717.0
8) DK140.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1654) If U.S. moral climate better since 1992: (Would you say) much better or somewhat better? (PMORLP92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174896.8
1) Much better110.6
5) Somewhat better472.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1655) If U.S. moral climate worse since 1992: (Would you say) much worse or somewhat worse? (PMORLN92)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP139477.2
1) Much worse20411.3
5) Somewhat worse20811.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1656) Would you say that compared to 1992, the nation's moral climate has gotten better, stayed about the same, or gotten worse? [Summary: U.S. moral climate since 1992] (PMORLSUM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Much better110.6
2) Somewhat better472.6
3) Stayed about the same30717.0
4) Somewhat worse20811.5
5) Much worse20411.3
8) DK140.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1657) Would you say that compared to 1992, the nation's moral climate has gotten better, stayed about the same, or gotten worse? [Comb. summary: U.S. moral climate since 1992] (PPMORCL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Much better392.2
2) Somewhat better1065.9
3) Stayed about the same62134.4
4) Somewhat worse41723.1
5) Much worse46425.7
8) DK291.6
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1658) Has the Clinton Administration made the nation's moral climate better, worse, or hasn't it made much difference either way? (PCLINMOR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Better472.6
3) Worse33618.6
5) No difference39121.7
8) DK150.8
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1659) If Clinton Administration made U.S. moral climate better: Much better or somewhat better? (PCLNPMOR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP175997.4
1) Much better130.7
5) Somewhat better341.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1660) If Clinton Administration made u.s. moral climate worse: Much worse or somewhat worse? (PCLNNMOR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP147081.4
1) Much worse1689.3
5) Somewhat worse1689.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1661) Has the Clinton Administration made the nation's moral climate better, worse, or hasn't it made much difference either way? [Summary: Effect of Clinton Administration on moral climate] (PCLNMORS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP101556.2
1) Much better130.7
2) Somewhat better341.9
3) No difference39121.7
4) Somewhat worse1689.3
5) Much worse1689.3
8) DK150.8
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1662) Has the Clinton Administration made the nation's moral climate better, worse, or hasn't it made much difference either way? [Comb. summary: Effect of Clinton Administration on moral climate] (PPCLNMOR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Much better362.0
2) Somewhat better764.2
3) No difference81645.2
4) Somewhat worse32718.1
5) Much worse38221.2
8) DK362.0
9) Refused50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1663) (Has Bill Clinton -- because of the kind of person he is or because of something he has done, ever made you feel:) ANGRY (PCLNANG)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104357.8
1) Yes47026.0
5) No28515.8
8) DK70.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1664) (Has Bill Clinton -- because of the kind of person he is or because of something he has done, ever made you feel:) Angry comb.pre/post: Clinton affect - angry (PPCLNANG)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Yes108660.1
5) No58232.2
8) DK90.5
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1665) If R says Clinton has made R angry: How often would you say you've felt angry -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (PCLNNGO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP133674.0
1) Very often724.0
2) Fairly often1005.5
3) Occasionally21812.1
4) Rarely804.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1666) How often would you say you've felt angry -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? [Comb. pre/post: How often Clinton affect - angry] (PPCLNAO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP72039.9
1) Very often20911.6
2) Fairly often24313.5
3) Occasionally48126.6
4) Rarely1538.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1667) (Has Bill Clinton -- because of the kind of person he is or because of something he has done, ever made you feel:) Hopeful (PCLNHOPE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104357.8
1) Yes36019.9
5) No39722.0
8) DK30.2
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1668) (Has Bill Clinton -- because of the kind of person he is or because of something he has done, ever made you feel:) [Hopeful comb. pre/post: Clinton affect - hopeful] (PPCLNHPE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Yes82845.8
5) No84146.6
8) DK60.3
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1669) If R says Clinton has made R hopeful: How often would you say you've felt hopeful -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (PCLINHO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP144680.1
1) Very often553.0
2) Fairly often1055.8
3) Occasionally1719.5
4) Rarely291.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1670) How often would you say you've felt hopeful -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? [Comb. pre/post: How often Clinton affect - hopeful] (PPCLNHPO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP97854.2
1) Very often1448.0
2) Fairly often24013.3
3) Occasionally37420.7
4) Rarely703.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1671) (Has Bill Clinton -- because of the kind of person he is or because of something he has done, ever made you feel:) Afraid (PCLNFEAR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104357.8
1) Yes1468.1
5) No61233.9
8) DK40.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1672) (Has Bill Clinton -- because of the kind of person he is or because of something he has done, ever made you feel:) Afraid [comb. pre/post: Clinton affect - afraid] (PPCLNFA)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Yes37820.9
5) No129371.6
8) DK60.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1673) If R says Clinton has made R afraid: How often would you say you've felt afraid -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (PCLINFRO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP166091.9
1) Very often362.0
2) Fairly often291.6
3) Occasionally573.2
4) Rarely241.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1674) How often would you say you've felt afraid -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? [Comb. pre/post: How often Clinton affect - afraid] (PPCLNFRO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP142879.1
1) Very often764.2
2) Fairly often844.7
3) Occasionally1538.5
4) Rarely653.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1675) (Has Bill Clinton -- because of the kind of person he is or because of something he has done, ever made you feel:) Proud (PCLINPR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104357.8
1) Yes30817.1
5) No45024.9
8) DK40.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1676) (Has Bill Clinton -- because of the kind of person he is or because of something he has done, ever made you feel:) Proud [Comb. pre/post: Clinton affect - proud] (PPCLINPR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Yes67437.3
5) No99455.0
8) DK80.4
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1677) If R says Clinton has made R afraid: How often would you say you've felt afraid -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? (PCLINPO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP149882.9
1) Very often372.0
2) Fairly often905.0
3) Occasionally1588.7
4) Rarely231.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1678) How often would you say you've felt afraid -- very often, fairly often, occasionally, or rarely? [Comb. pre/post: How often Clinton affect - proud] (PPCLINPO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP113262.7
1) Very often1166.4
2) Fairly often19110.6
3) Occasionally30817.1
4) Rarely583.2
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1679) (What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Moral (PCLNTMOR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104357.8
1) Extremely well201.1
2) Quite well1045.8
3) Not too well27515.2
4) Not well at all35119.4
8) DK100.6
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1680) (What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) [Comb. pre/post: Clinton trait - moral] (PPCLNTMR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Extremely well543.0
2) Quite well21511.9
3) Not too well56831.5
4) Not well at all80644.6
8) DK301.7
9) Refused50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1681) What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Really cares about people like you (PCLNTCR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104357.8
1) Extremely well965.3
2) Quite well28315.7
3) Not too well23813.2
4) Not well at all1297.1
8) DK170.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1682) What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) [Comb. pre/post: Clinton trait - cares] (PPCLNTCR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Extremely well22412.4
2) Quite well59833.1
3) Not too well51828.7
4) Not well at all29416.3
8) DK432.4
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1683) What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Knowledgeable (PCLNKNO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104357.8
1) Extremely well29016.1
2) Quite well39421.8
3) Not too well532.9
4) Not well at all130.7
8) DK130.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1684) What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) [Comb. pre/post: Clinton trait - knowledgeable] (PPCLNKN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Extremely well61934.3
2) Quite well85647.4
3) Not too well1437.9
4) Not well at all311.7
8) DK291.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1685) What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Provides strong leadership (PCLNLDR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104357.8
1) Extremely well1649.1
2) Quite well33318.4
3) Not too well1789.9
4) Not well at all824.5
8) DK60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1686) What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) [Comb. pre/post: Clinton trait - leadership] (PPCLNLDR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Extremely well37120.5
2) Quite well70739.1
3) Not too well39121.7
4) Not well at all18710.4
8) DK221.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1687) What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Dishonest (PCLNLIR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104357.8
1) Extremely well1689.3
2) Quite well25013.8
3) Not too well24713.7
4) Not well at all814.5
8) DK150.8
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1688) What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) [Comb. pre/post: Clinton trait - dishonest] (PPCLNLIR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Extremely well45225.0
2) Quite well55430.7
3) Not too well47026.0
4) Not well at all1568.6
8) DK412.3
9) Refused50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1689) What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Intelligent (PCLNSMR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104357.8
1) Extremely well31817.6
2) Quite well36720.3
3) Not too well512.8
4) Not well at all191.1
8) DK80.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1690) What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) [Comb. pre/post: Clinton trait - intelligent] (PPCLNSMR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Extremely well69438.4
2) Quite well77843.1
3) Not too well1397.7
4) Not well at all492.7
8) DK181.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1691) What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Out of touch with ordinary people (PCLNCLU)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP104357.8
1) Extremely well573.2
2) Quite well22612.5
3) Not too well31917.7
4) Not well at all1417.8
8) DK201.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1692) What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe Bill Clinton extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) [Comb. pre/post: Clinton trait - out of touch] (PPCLNCLU)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP1287.1
1) Extremely well1649.1
2) Quite well47126.1
3) Not too well66937.0
4) Not well at all32417.9
8) DK492.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1693) Did you watch a televised presidential debate between Al Gore and George W. Bush? (PRESDBT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Yes, watched106959.2
5) No, didn't watch48026.6
8) DK30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1694) If R watched presidential debate: Did you watch an entire debate or just part of it? (WHLEDEB)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP73740.8
1) Watched entire debate45525.2
5) Just part of it61434.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1695) Did you listen to any speeches or discussions about the campaign on the radio? (LISSPEEC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Yes61434.0
5) No93751.9
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1696) If R listened to radio campaign programs: Would you say you listened to a good many, several, or just one or two? (RADIOSP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP119266.0
1) A good many1367.5
3) Several24413.5
5) Just one or two23413.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1697) In general, how much attention did you pay to news about the campaign for President -- a great deal, quite a bit, some, very little, or none? (PCAMPATT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) A great deal29616.4
2) Quite a bit42623.6
3) Some56031.0
4) Very little22412.4
5) None452.5
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1698) In general, how much attention did you pay to news about the campaigns for election to Congress -- that is, the House of Representatives in Washington -- a great deal, quite a bit, some, very little, or none? (CONGATT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) A great deal643.5
2) Quite a bit1277.0
3) Some48126.6
4) Very little63235.0
5) None24613.6
8) DK20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1699) Which one of the following outcomes regarding political parties best represents what you would like to see happen? one, a continuation of the two party system of Democrats and Republicans. two, elections in which candidates run as individuals without party labels or three, the growth of one or more parties that could effectively challenge the Democrats and Republicans? (PRTYFEEL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) A continuation of the two party system57231.7
2) Elections in which candidates run as individuals42323.4
3) The growth of one or more parties50928.2
8) DK412.3
9) Refused70.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1700) On the whole, are you satisfied, fairly satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied with the way democracy works in the United States? (DEMCSAT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP35919.9
1) SATISFIED45425.1
2) Fairly satisfied68838.1
3) Not very satisfied21612.0
4) Not at all satisfied583.2
8) DK261.4
9) Refused50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1701) As you will remember, former President George Bush (George W. Bush's father) was elected in November 1988. The next several questions ask you to think about his four years as President. Would you say President Bush made the nation's economy better, made the economy worse, or had no effect on the economy one way or the other? (GHWBECON)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) Made the economy better44124.4
3) Made the economy worse25414.1
5) No effect60533.5
7) Don't know anything about Bush Sr. [Vol.]22012.2
8) DK311.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1702) If former President Bush made economy better: Much better or somewhat better? (GHWBPCN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP136575.6
1) Much better1136.3
5) Somewhat better32818.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1703) If former President Bush made economy worse: Much worse or somewhat worse? (GHWBPECN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP155285.9
1) Much worse713.9
5) Somewhat worse18310.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1704) Summary: Effect of former president Bush on 1988-1992 economy (GHWBECN)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47526.3
1) Much better1136.3
2) Somewhat better32818.2
3) No effect60533.5
4) Somewhat worse18310.1
5) Much worse713.9
8) DK311.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1705) Would you say that the Bush Administration made the United States more secure from its foreign enemies, less secure, or didn't it make much difference either way? (GHWBSEC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47526.3
1) More secure70939.3
3) Less secure965.3
5) No difference49227.2
8) DK341.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1706) If former Bush Administration made U.S. more secure: Much more secure or somewhat more secure? (GHWBPSEC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP109760.7
1) Much more secure31617.5
5) Somewhat more secure39321.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1707) If former Bush Administration made U.S. less secure: Much less secure or somewhat less secure? (GHWBNSEC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP171094.7
1) Much less secure271.5
5) Somewhat less secure693.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1708) Summary: Effect of former President Bush on U.S. security 1988-1992 (GHWBSCSU)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47526.3
1) Much more secure31617.5
2) Somewhat more secure39321.8
3) No difference49227.2
4) Somewhat less secure693.8
5) Much less secure271.5
8) DK341.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1709) Would you say that the Bush Administration made the nation's crime rate better, worse, or didn't it make much difference either way? (GHWBCRIM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47526.3
1) Better19710.9
3) Worse1186.5
5) No difference94352.2
8) DK734.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1710) If former Bush Administration made U.S. crime rate better: Much better or somewhat better? (GHWBPCRM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP160989.1
1) Much better553.0
5) Somewhat better1427.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1711) If former Bush Administration made U.S. crime rate worse: Much worse or somewhat worse? (GHWBNCRM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP168893.5
1) Much worse392.2
5) Somewhat worse794.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1712) Summary: Effect of former President Bush on U.S. crime 1988-1992 (GHWBCRM)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47526.3
1) Much better553.0
2) Somewhat better1427.9
3) No difference94352.2
4) Somewhat worse794.4
5) Much worse392.2
8) DK734.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1713) Did the Bush Administration make the nation's moral climate better, worse, or didn't it make much difference either way? (GHWBMORL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47526.3
1) Better36720.3
3) Worse532.9
5) No difference87848.6
8) DK311.7
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1714) If former Bush Administration made U.S. moral climate better: Much better or somewhat better? (GHWBPMRL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP143979.7
1) Much better1196.6
5) Somewhat better24713.7
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1715) If former Bush Administration made U.S. moral climate worse: Much worse or somewhat worse? (GHWBNMRL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP175397.1
1) Much worse201.1
5) Somewhat worse331.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1716) Summary: Effect of former President Bush on moral climate 1988-1992 (GHWBMRAL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47526.3
1) Much better1196.6
2) Somewhat better24713.7
3) No difference87848.6
4) Somewhat worse331.8
5) Much worse201.1
8) DK321.8
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1717) (What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe former President George Bush extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Moral (GHWBTMOR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47526.3
1) Extremely well45925.4
2) Quite well68938.2
3) Not too well1126.2
4) Not well at all211.2
8) DK502.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1718) (What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe former President George Bush extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Really cares about people like you (GHWBTCAR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47526.3
1) Extremely well1236.8
2) Quite well56631.3
3) Not too well43724.2
4) Not well at all1588.7
8) DK472.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1719) (What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe former President George Bush extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Knowledgeable (GHWBTKNO)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47526.3
1) Extremely well34319.0
2) Quite well81144.9
3) Not too well1216.7
4) Not well at all241.3
8) DK321.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1720) (What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe former President George Bush extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Provides strong leadership (GHWBTLDR)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47526.3
1) Extremely well27615.3
2) Quite well67937.6
3) Not too well28916.0
4) Not well at all502.8
8) DK372.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1721) (What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe former President George Bush extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Dishonest (GHWBTDIS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47526.3
1) Extremely well341.9
2) Quite well1267.0
3) Not too well45325.1
4) Not well at all65936.5
8) DK563.1
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1722) (What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe former President George Bush extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Intelligent (GHWBTINT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47526.3
1) Extremely well38121.1
2) Quite well79944.2
3) Not too well1045.8
4) Not well at all160.9
8) DK311.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1723) (What about [trait]? [Does this phrase describe former President George Bush extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?]) Out of touch (GHWBTNCL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47526.3
1) Extremely well1347.4
2) Quite well38221.2
3) Not too well54630.2
4) Not well at all22212.3
8) DK472.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1724) Are you currently working? (CURREMP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) Yes103657.4
5) No51528.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1725) If R not currently working: We'd like to know if you are temporarily laid off, or are you unemployed, retired, permanently disabled, a homemaker, a student, or what? Mention 1 (NOWORK1)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP129171.5
1) Temporarily laid off100.6
2) Unemployed311.7
3) Retired27915.4
4) Permanently disabled633.5
5) Homemaker1116.1
6) Student201.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1726) If R not currently working: We'd like to know if you are temporarily laid off, or are you unemployed, retired, permanently disabled, a homemaker, a student, or what? Mention 2 (NOWORK2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP176397.6
1) Temporarily laid off10.1
2) Unemployed20.1
3) Retired30.2
4) Permanently disabled130.7
5) Homemaker201.1
6) Student40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1727) If R not currently working: We'd like to know if you are temporarily laid off, or are you unemployed, retired, permanently disabled, a homemaker, a student, or what? Mention 3 (NOWORK3)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP180399.8
4) Permanently disabled10.1
5) Homemaker10.1
6) Student10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1728) If R currently working: On the whole, how satisfied are you with the work you do? Would you say you are very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (WORKSAT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP77042.6
1) Very satisfied54730.3
2) Somewhat satisfied40222.3
3) Somewhat dissatisfied633.5
4) Very dissatisfied231.3
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1729) If R currently working: In your current position, do you spend time during the day with other people or are you pretty much by yourself? (WORKPPL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP77042.6
1) With other people89649.6
5) Or by yourself1397.7
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1730) If R currently working: I'm going to ask you a few questions about the people you regularly see at work. In general, with these people in mind, would you say that they are just looking out for themselves all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? (COWRKSLF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP77042.6
1) All of the time593.3
2) Most of the time23713.1
3) Some of the time43123.9
4) Hardly ever23112.8
5) Never412.3
7) R insists [Vol]: Not appropriate271.5
8) Don't know70.4
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1731) If R currently working: Would you say those people you see regularly at work try to take advantage of others all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? (COWRKADV)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP79744.1
1) All of the time261.4
2) Most of the time432.4
3) Some of the time29316.2
4) Hardly ever49227.2
5) Never1427.9
8) Don't know100.6
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1732) If R currently working: (Again, thinking about those people you see regularly at work) Would you say that they treat others with respect all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? (COWRKTRT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP79744.1
1) All of the time1699.4
2) Most of the time56931.5
3) Some of the time23012.7
4) Hardly ever271.5
5) Never50.3
8) DK60.3
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1733) If R currently working: Would you say that honest describes the people you work with extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? (COWRHNST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP79744.1
1) Extremely well24813.7
2) Quite well62634.7
3) Not too well1025.6
4) Not well at all231.3
8) Don't know80.4
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1734) If R currently working: Thinking about the diversity of your workplace, are the people who work where you work all white, mostly white, about half and half, mostly black, or all black? (COWRDIV)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP79744.1
1) All white20811.5
2) Mostly white46325.6
3) About half and half18710.4
4) Mostly black372.0
5) All black60.3
7) R volunteers: Other (specify)1025.6
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1735) If R temporarily laid off: When you are working, do you spend time during the day with other people or are you pretty much by yourself? (LOFFCNCT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP179599.4
1) With other people60.3
5) Or by yourself50.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1736) If R temporarily laid off: I'm going to ask you a few questions about the people you regularly see at work. In general, with these people in mind, would you say that they are just looking out for themselves all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? (LOFFSLF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP179599.4
1) All of the time20.1
2) Most of the time20.1
3) Some of the time30.2
4) Hardly ever20.1
7) R insists [Vol]: Was not appropriate20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1737) If R temporarily laid off: Would you say those people you see regularly at work try to take advantage of others all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? (LOFFADV)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP179799.5
2) Most of the time20.1
3) Some of the time20.1
4) Hardly ever40.2
5) Never10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1738) If R temporarily laid off: (Again, thinking about those people you see regularly at work) Would you say that they treat others with respect all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? (LOFFRSPT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP179799.5
1) All of the time20.1
2) Most of the time40.2
3) Some of the time30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1739) If R temporarily laid off: Would you say that honest describes the people you work with extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? (LOFFHNST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP179799.5
1) Extremely well10.1
2) Quite well50.3
3) Not too well30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1740) If R is retired: Thinking about your last job, did you spend time during the day with other people or were you pretty much by yourself? (RETCNTCT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP152484.4
1) With other people25414.1
5) Or by yourself281.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1741) If R is retired: For these next few questions please continue thinking about your last job. I'm going to ask you about the people you saw regularly at work. In general, with these people in mind, would you say that they were just looking out for themselves all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? (RETSLF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP152484.4
1) All of the time150.8
2) Most of the time502.8
3) Some of the time1005.5
4) Hardly ever784.3
5) Never241.3
7) R insists [Vol]: was not appropriate120.7
8) Don't know30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1742) If R is retired: Would you say those people you saw regularly at work tried to take advantage of others all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? (RETADV)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP153685.0
1) All of the time70.4
2) Most of the time100.6
3) Some of the time613.4
4) Hardly ever1317.3
5) Never573.2
8) Don't know30.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1743) If R is retired: (Again, thinking about those people you saw regularly at work) Would you say that they treated others with respect all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? (RETRSPT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP153585.0
1) All of the time744.1
2) Most of the time1468.1
3) Some of the time382.1
4) Hardly ever90.5
5) Never10.1
8) Don't know30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1744) If R is retired: Would you say that honest described the people you worked with extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? (RETHNST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP153585.0
1) Extremely well925.1
2) Quite well1508.3
3) Not too well201.1
4) Not well at all50.3
8) Don't know40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1745) If R currently working/If R temporarily laid off/If R is retired: In your current position, do you spend time during the day with other people or are you pretty much by yourself? (SUMWOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47726.4
1) With other people115664.0
5) Or by yourself1729.5
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1746) If R currently working/If R temporarily laid off/If R is retired: In general, with these people in mind, would you say that they are just looking out for themselves all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? [Summary: Co-workers look out for selves] (SUMSLF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP47726.4
1) All of the time764.2
2) Most of the time28916.0
3) Some of the time53429.6
4) Hardly ever31117.2
5) Never653.6
7) R insists [Vol]: Was not appropriate412.3
8) DK100.6
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1747) If R currently working/If R temporarily laid off/If R is retired: Would you say those people you see regularly at work try to take advantage of others all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? [Summary: Co-workers take advantage] (SUMADV)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP51828.7
1) All of the time331.8
2) Most of the time553.0
3) Some of the time35619.7
4) Hardly ever62734.7
5) Never20011.1
8) DK130.7
9) Refused40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1748) If R currently working/If R temporarily laid off/If R is retired: (Again, thinking about those people you see regularly at work) Would you say that they treat others with respect all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? [Summary: Co-workers treat others with respect] (SUMRSPT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP51728.6
1) All of the time24513.6
2) Most of the time71939.8
3) Some of the time27115.0
4) Hardly ever362.0
5) Never60.3
8) DK90.5
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1749) If R currently working /If R temporarily laid off /If R is retired: Would you say that honest describes the people you work with extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? [Summary: co-workers honest] (SUMHNST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP51728.6
1) Extremely well34118.9
2) Quite well78143.2
3) Not too well1256.9
4) Not well at all281.6
8) DK120.7
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1750) Now let's shift our attention to another area. From time to time, people discuss government, elections and politics with other people. I'd like to ask you about the people with whom you discuss these matters. These people might or might not be relatives. Can you think of anyone? [R identifies name 1] (POLDISC1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) Yes115263.8
5) No39922.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1751) Is there anyone else you talk with about these matters? [R identifies name 2] (POLDISC2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP65436.2
1) Yes86147.7
5) No29016.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1752) Is there anyone else (you talk with about these matters)? [R identifies name 3] (POLDISC3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94552.3
1) Yes55030.5
5) No31117.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1753) Is there anyone else (you talk with about these matters)? [R identifies name 4] (POLDISC4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP125669.5
1) Yes32718.1
5) No22312.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1754) Is [NAME 1] a spouse or partner, other relative, or unrelated to you by blood or marriage? (POLDREL1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP65436.2
1) Spouse or partner26314.6
3) Other relative, or26614.7
5) Unrelated by blood or marriage61934.3
8) DK20.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1755) If necessary: Is [NAME 1] male or female? (POLDRMF1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP65436.2
1) Male67837.5
5) Female47026.0
8) DK30.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1756) If NAME 1 is not spouse/partner or other relative: Is [NAME 1] a co-worker? (POLDCW1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP118365.5
1) Yes31117.2
5) No30917.1
8) DK20.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1757) If NAME 1 is not spouse/partner or other relative: Do you and [NAME 1] go to the same place of worship? (POLDCHU1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP118365.5
1) Yes764.2
5) No54430.1
8) DK20.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1758) If NAME 1 is not spouse/partner or other relative: Does [NAME 1] live in your neighborhood? (POLDNBR1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP118365.5
1) Yes1789.9
5) No44224.5
8) DK20.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1759) When you talk with [NAME 1], do you discuss political matters...often, sometimes, rarely, or never? (POLDOFT1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP65436.2
1) Often35419.6
3) Sometimes59332.8
5) Rarely19510.8
7) NEVER60.3
8) DK20.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1760) Generally speaking, how much do you think [NAME 1] knows about politics? Would you say: (POLDKNO1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP65436.2
1) A great deal48326.7
3) An average amount55730.8
5) Not much at all1045.8
8) DK - don't probe70.4
9) RF - don't probe10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1761) I have another question about the first person you have named. How do you think [NAME 1] voted in the election? Do you think he/she voted for Al Gore, George Bush, some other candidate, or do you think [NAME 1] didn't vote? (POLDAFF1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP65436.2
1) Al Gore44224.5
3) George W Bush47926.5
5) Some other candidate (specify)462.5
7) Didn't vote1035.7
8) Ineligible to vote [Vol]160.9
98) DK - don't probe623.4
99) RF - don't probe40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1762) Is [NAME 2] a spouse or partner, other relative, or unrelated to you by blood or marriage? (POLDREL2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94552.3
1) Spouse or partner905.0
3) Other relative, or27015.0
5) Unrelated by blood or marriage50027.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1763) If necessary: Is [NAME 2] male or female? (POLDRMF2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94552.3
1) Male47826.5
5) Female38121.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1764) If name 2 is not spouse/partner or other relative: Is [NAME 2] a co-worker? (POLDCW2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP130572.3
1) Yes23413.0
5) No26614.7
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1765) If NAME 2 is not spouse/partner or other relative: Do you and [NAME 2] go to the same place of worship? (POLDCHU2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP130572.3
1) Yes804.4
5) No42023.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1766) If NAME 2 is not spouse/partner or other relative: Does [NAME 2] live in your neighborhood? (POLDNBR2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP130572.3
1) Yes1417.8
5) No35919.9
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1767) When you talk with [NAME 2], do you discuss political matters...often, sometimes, rarely, or never? (POLDOFT2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94552.3
1) Often18610.3
3) Sometimes48326.7
5) Rarely18910.5
7) Never20.1
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1768) Generally speaking, how much do you think [NAME 2] knows about politics? Would you say: (POLDKNO2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94552.3
1) A great deal28515.8
3) An average amount47826.5
5) Not much at all945.2
8) DK - don't probe30.2
9) RF - don't probe10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1769) Do you think [NAME 2] voted for Al Gore, George Bush, some other candidate, or do you think he/she didn't vote?) (POLDAFF2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP94552.3
1) Al Gore33618.6
3) George W Bush34218.9
5) Some other candidate (specify)301.7
7) Didn't vote754.2
8) Ineligible to vote [Vol]100.6
98) DK - don't probe663.7
99) RF - don't probe20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1770) Is [NAME 3] a spouse or partner, other relative, or unrelated to you by blood or marriage? (POLDREL3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP125669.5
1) Spouse or partner442.4
3) Other relative, or18710.4
5) Unrelated by blood or marriage31917.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1771) If necessary: Is [NAME 3] male or female? (POLDRMF3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP125669.5
1) Male31217.3
5) Female23713.1
8) DK10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1772) If NAME 3 is not spouse/partner or other relative: Is [NAME 3] a co-worker? (POLDCW3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP148782.3
1) Yes1538.5
5) No1669.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1773) If NAME 3 is not spouse/partner or other relative: Do you and [NAME 3] go to the same place of worship? (POLDCHU3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP148782.3
1) Yes442.4
5) No27515.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1774) If name 3 is not spouse/partner or other relative: Does [NAME 3] live in your neighborhood? (POLDNBR3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP148782.3
1) Yes784.3
5) No24113.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1775) When you talk with [NAME 3], do you discuss political matters...often, sometimes, rarely, or never? (POLDOFT3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP125669.5
1) Often1045.8
3) Sometimes29516.3
5) Rarely1478.1
7) Never40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1776) Generally speaking, how much do you think [NAME 3] knows about politics? Would you say: (POLDKNO3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP125669.5
1) A great deal18710.4
3) An average amount29216.2
5) Not much at all693.8
8) DK - don't probe20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1777) Do you think [NAME 3] voted for Al Gore, George Bush, some other candidate, or do you think fill he/she didn't vote?) (POLDAFF3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP125669.5
1) Al Gore20111.1
3) George W Bush23012.7
5) Some other candidate (specify)120.7
7) Didn't vote432.4
8) Ineligible to vote [Vol]90.5
98) DK - don't probe553.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1778) Is [NAME 4] a spouse or partner, other relative, or unrelated to you by blood or marriage? (POLDREL4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP147981.9
1) Spouse or partner181.0
3) Other relative1096.0
5) Unrelated by blood or marriage20011.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1779) IF NECESSARY: Is [NAME 4] male or female? (POLDRMF4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP147981.9
1) Male1789.9
5) Female1498.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1780) If NAME 4 is not spouse/partner or other relative: Is [NAME 4] a co-worker? (POLDCW4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP160688.9
1) Yes955.3
5) No1055.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1781) If NAME 4 is not spouse/partner or other relative: Do you and [NAME 4] go to the same place of worship? (POLDCHU4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP160688.9
1) Yes291.6
5) No1719.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1782) If NAME 4 is not spouse/partner or other relative: Does [NAME 4] live in your neighborhood? (POLDNBR4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP160688.9
1) Yes452.5
5) No1558.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1783) When you talk with [NAME 4], do you discuss political matters...often, sometimes, rarely, or never? (POLDOFT4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP147981.9
1) Often583.2
3) Sometimes1689.3
5) Rarely975.4
7) Never40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1784) Generally speaking, how much do you think [NAME 4] knows about politics? Would you say: (POLDKNO4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP147981.9
1) A great deal1086.0
3) An average amount1779.8
5) Not much at all422.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1785) Do you think [NAME 4] voted for Al Gore, George Bush, some other candidate, or do you think fill he/she didn't vote?) (POLDAFF4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP147981.9
1) Al Gore1055.8
3) George W Bush1478.1
5) Some other candidate (specify)60.3
7) Didn't vote261.4
8) Ineligible to vote [Vol]60.3
98) DK - don't probe362.0
99) RF - don't probe10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1786) Now, I'd like to ask you a few questions about life in your neighborhood. During the past twelve months, have you worked with others from your neighborhood to deal with a common issue or problem? (COMISS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) Yes37820.9
5) No117365.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1787) On the whole, how satisfied are you with your neighborhood? Would you say you are very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (NBRSAT)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) Very satisfied84446.7
2) Somewhat satisfied52829.2
3) Somewhat dissatisfied1206.6
4) Very dissatisfied553.0
8) DK30.2
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1788) I'm going to ask you a few questions about the people you regularly see in your neighborhood. In general, with these people in mind, would you say that they are just looking out for themselves all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? (NBRSLF)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) All of the time995.5
2) Most of the time34419.0
3) Some of the time62734.7
4) Hardly ever32417.9
5) Never955.3
98) DK - don't probe583.2
99) RF - don't probe40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1789) Would you say those people you see regularly in your neighborhood try to take advantage of others all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? (NBRADV)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) All of the time281.6
2) Most of the time432.4
3) Some of the time23413.0
4) Hardly ever85247.2
5) Never32518.0
98) DK - don't probe663.7
99) RF - don't probe30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1790) (Again, thinking about those people you see in your neighborhood) Would you say they treat others with respect all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, hardly ever, or never? (NBRRESP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) All of the time39822.0
2) Most of the time82045.4
3) Some of the time22312.3
4) Hardly ever462.5
5) Never170.9
98) DK - don't probe432.4
99) RF - don't probe40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1791) Would you say that honest describes the people in your neighborhood extremely well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all? (NBRHNST)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) Extremely well44024.4
2) Quite well87348.3
3) Not too well1186.5
4) Not well at all472.6
8) Don't know703.9
9) Refused30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1792) Thinking about the diversity of your neighborhood, are the people who live where you live all white, mostly white, about half and half, mostly black, or all black? (NBRDIVRS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) All white40322.3
2) Mostly white70038.8
3) About half and half23813.2
4) Mostly black703.9
5) All black301.7
7) R voluneers: Other (specify)1045.8
8) Don't know50.3
9) Refused10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1793) In general, how satisfying do you find the way you're spending your life these days? Would you call it completely satisfying, pretty satisfying, or not very satisfying? (LIFESATS)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25514.1
1) Completely satisfying31717.6
3) Pretty satisfying102957.0
5) Not very satisfying20211.2
8) DK10.1
9) Refused20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1794) Others present at time of interview: Mention 1 (OTHPRS1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP68437.9
1) None874.8
2) Children under 6482.7
3) Older children/spouse794.4
4) Other relatives181.0
5) Other adults331.8
7) Phone interview-could not tell85747.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1795) Others present at time of interview: Mention 2 (OTHPRS2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP173195.8
1) None80.4
2) Children under 6150.8
3) Older children/spouse281.6
4) Other relatives140.8
5) Other adults100.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1796) Others present at time of interview: Mention 3 (OTHPRS3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP178899.0
2) Children under 630.2
3) Older children/spouse60.3
4) Other relatives30.2
5) Other adults60.3
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1797) R's cooperation was: (RCOOP)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25614.2
1) Very good97854.2
2) Good45225.0
3) Fair1045.8
4) Poor120.7
5) Very poor40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1798) R's general level of information about politics and public affairs seemed: (RKNOWL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25614.2
1) Very high18710.4
2) Fairly high40022.1
3) Average55130.5
4) Fairly low30116.7
5) Very low1116.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1799) R's apparent intelligence: (RINTELL)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP27115.0
1) Very high24313.5
2) Fairly high54330.1
3) Average67537.4
4) Fairly low633.5
5) Very low110.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1800) How suspicious did R seem to be about the study before the interview? (RSUSPIC)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25614.2
1) Not at all suspicious148382.1
3) Somewhat suspicious633.5
5) Very suspicious40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1801) Overall, how great was R's interest in the interview? (RINTER)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25614.2
1) Very high42523.5
2) Fairly high51928.7
3) Average49827.6
4) Fairly low884.9
5) Very low201.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1802) How sincere did R seem in his/her answers? (RSINCERE)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25614.2
1) Complete sincere143879.6
3) Usually sincere975.4
5) Often seemed to be insincere150.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1803) R's reaction to interview: Mention 1 (IO2RCT1)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25614.2
10) Negative - general120.7
11) Negative - too long593.3
12) Negative - too complicated60.3
13) Negative - boring/tedious/repetitious150.8
15) R wanted to stop before IW completed. After starting IW, R made comments indicating regrets having agreed to do IW10.1
20) R complained and/or was ill/deaf/tired/had bad eyesight etc. IW was hard for R170.9
22) R complained and/or was confused by Qs, R was slow reader. IW was hard for R241.3
30) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of knowledge or own suitability for IW271.5
31) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of political knowledge, candidate names, election issues, or own lack of political participation.1317.3
40) R was agitated or stressed by interview process40.2
41) R became angry at interview content130.7
45) R became concerned about sampling purposes or bias110.6
50) R could not read respondent booklet20.1
70) R appeared to enjoy the IW (cooperative/interested/pleasant)102356.6
80) Neutral or no feedback20511.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1804) R's reaction to interview: Mention 2 (IO2RCT2)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP154785.7
10) Negative - general10.1
11) Negative - too long50.3
12) Negative - too complicated40.2
13) Negative - boring/tedious/repetitious60.3
15) R wanted to stop before IW completed. After starting IW, R made comments indicating regrets having agreed to do IW60.3
20) R complained and/or was ill/deaf/tired/had bad eyesight etc. IW was hard for R20.1
22) R complained and/or was confused by Qs, R was slow reader. IW was hard for R90.5
30) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of knowledge or own suitability for IW100.6
31) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of political knowledge, candidate names, election issues, or own lack of political participation.251.4
40) R was agitated or stressed by interview process60.3
41) R became angry at interview content70.4
45) R became concerned about sampling purposes or bias70.4
50) R could not read respondent booklet10.1
70) R appeared to enjoy the IW (cooperative/interested/pleasant)1246.9
80) Neutral or no feedback462.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1805) R's reaction to interview: Mention 3 (IO2RCT3)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP174496.6
13) Negative - boring/tedious/repetitious30.2
15) R wanted to stop before IW completed. After starting IW, R made comments indicating regrets having agreed to do IW20.1
20) R complained and/or was ill/deaf/tired/had bad eyesight etc. IW was hard for R10.1
22) R complained and/or was confused by Qs, R was slow reader. IW was hard for R20.1
30) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of knowledge or own suitability for IW30.2
31) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of political knowledge, candidate names, election issues, or own lack of political participation.120.7
40) R was agitated or stressed by interview process30.2
41) R became angry at interview content40.2
45) R became concerned about sampling purposes or bias20.1
50) R could not read respondent booklet10.1
70) R appeared to enjoy the IW (cooperative/interested/pleasant)261.4
80) Neutral or no feedback30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1806) R's reaction to interview: Mention 4 (IO2RCT4)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP178899.0
15) R wanted to stop before IW completed. After starting IW, R made comments indicating regrets having agreed to do IW20.1
30) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of knowledge or own suitability for IW10.1
31) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of political knowledge, candidate names, election issues, or own lack of political participation.30.2
40) R was agitated or stressed by interview process20.1
41) R became angry at interview content20.1
70) R appeared to enjoy the IW (cooperative/interested/pleasant)50.3
80) Neutral or no feedback30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1807) R's reaction to interview: Mention 5 (IO2RCT5)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180099.7
31) R expressed doubts/apologies/embarrassments over lack of political knowledge, candidate names, election issues, or own lack of political participation.10.1
40) R was agitated or stressed by interview process10.1
41) R became angry at interview content20.1
70) R appeared to enjoy the IW (cooperative/interested/pleasant)20.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1808) R's reaction to interview: Mention 6 (IO2RCT6)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180499.9
40) R was agitated or stressed by interview process10.1
41) R became angry at interview content10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1809) R's reaction to interview: Mention 7 (IO2RCT7)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP180599.9
70) R appeared to enjoy the IW (cooperative/interested/pleasant)10.1
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1810) Order of Democrat and Republican names in vote section (PPRAND1)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP62834.8
1) Democratic names first40622.5
2) Republican names first77242.7
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1811) Order of Gore, GW Bush and Nader in post thermometers (PPRAND2)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) Gore 2nd, GW Bush 3rd, Nader 4th18710.4
2) Gore 2nd, Nader 3rd, GW Bush 4th1629.0
3) GW Bush 2nd, Gore 3rd, Nader 4th66336.7
4) GW Bush 2nd, Nader 3rd, Gore 4th1679.2
5) Nader 2nd, Gore 3rd, GW Bush 4th18610.3
6) Nader 2nd, GW Bush 3rd, Gore 4th19010.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1812) Order of Democratic House candidate in post thermometers (PPRAND3)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
7) 71568.6
8) 859532.9
9) 918210.1
10) 101669.2
11) 1118510.2
12) 121528.4
99) NA1196.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1813) Order of Republican House candidate in post thermometers (PPRAND4)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
7) 762334.5
8) 81498.3
9) 91629.0
10) 101568.6
11) 1118910.5
12) 121689.3
99) NA1086.0
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1814) Order of retiring House Representative in post thermometers (PPRAND5)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
7) 7140.8
8) 8170.9
9) 9472.6
10) 10241.3
11) 11150.8
12) 12181.0
99) NA142078.6
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1815) Order of Democratic Senate candidate in post (PPRAND6)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
7) 71427.9
8) 81548.5
9) 91287.1
10) 101377.6
11) 1144124.4
12) 121317.3
99) NA42223.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1816) Order of Republican Senate candidate in post thermometers (PPRAND7)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
7) 71086.0
8) 81508.3
9) 91488.2
10) 101387.6
11) 111337.4
12) 1247726.4
99) NA40122.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1817) Order of Independent incumbent House candidate in post thermometers (PPRAND8)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
7) 710.1
9) 910.1
10) 1010.1
11) 1110.1
99) NA155185.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1818) Order of Supreme Court in post group thermometers (PPRAND9)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18069.766.87
1819) Order of Congress in post group thermometers (PPRAND10)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18068.627.35
1820) Order of the military in post group thermometers (PPRAND11)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180613.588.75
1821) Order of the Federal Government in post group thermometers (PPRAND12)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180613.679.26
1822) Order of blacks in post group thermometers (PPRAND13)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18069.046.79
1823) Order of whites in post group thermometers (PPRAND14)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18068.187.37
1824) Order of conservatives in post group thermometers (PPRAND15)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18068.966.94
1825) Order of liberals in post group thermometers (PPRAND16)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18067.697.86
1826) Order of labor unions in post group thermometers (PPRAND17)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180612.337.90
1827) Order of big business in post group thermometers (PPRAND18)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180610.626.82
1828) Order of poor people in post group thermometers (PPRAND19)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180611.767.32
1829) Order of people on welfare in post group thermometers (PPRAND20)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180610.236.86
1830) Order of Hispanics in post group thermometers (PPRAND21)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180612.327.69
1831) Order of Christian fund in post group thermometers (PPRAND22)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180610.586.77
1832) Order of Women's Movement in post group thermometers (PPRAND23)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180613.358.60
1833) Order of older people in post group thermometers (PPRAND24)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18069.536.86
1834) Order of environmentalists in post group thermometers (PPRAND25)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180613.178.34
1835) Order of homosexuals in post group thermometers (PPRAND26)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180610.756.81
1836) Order of Christian Coalition in post group thermometers (PPRAND27)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180612.748.03
1837) Order of Catholics in post group thermometers (PPRAND28)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180612.037.52
1838) Order of Jews in post group thermometers (PPRAND29)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18068.877.19
1839) Order of Protestants in post group thermometers (PPRAND30)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total18068.077.69
1840) Order of feminists in post group thermometers (PPRAND31)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180611.027.04
1841) Order of Asian-Americans in post group thermometers (PPRAND32)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total180611.447.16
1842) Post: Order of Democratic/Republican House candidates in 'likes-dislikes' (PPRAND33)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) Democratic House candidate 1st, Republican House candidate 2nd101756.3
2) Republican House candidate 1st, Democratic House candidate 2nd53429.6
9) NA40.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1843) Post: Order of Gore, GW Bush, Buchanan in Liberal- Conservative placements (PPRAND34)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) Gore 2nd, GW Bush 3rd, Buchanan 4th18110.0
2) Gore 2nd, Buchanan 3rd, GW Bush 4th1729.5
3) GW Bush 2nd, Gore 3rd, Buchanan 4th65936.5
4) GW Bush 2nd, Buchanan 3rd, Gore 4th18410.2
5) Buchanan 2nd, Gore 3rd, GW Bush 4th18010.0
6) Buchanan 2nd, GW Bush 3rd, Gore 4th1799.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1844) Post: Order of Democratic and Republican House candidates in liberal-conservative placements (PPRAND35)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) Democratic House candidate 5th, Republican House candidate 6th71639.6
2) Republican House candidate 5th, Democratic House candidate 6th83946.5
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1845) Post: Order of Democratic, Republican, and Reform Parties in liberal-conservative placements (PPRAND36)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) Democratic Party 7th, Republican Party 8th, Reform Party 9th18110.0
2) Democratic Party 7th, Reform Party 8th, Republican Party 9th1729.5
3) Republican Party 7th, Democratic Party 8th, Reform Party 9th65936.5
4) Republican Party 7th, Reform Party 8th, Democratic Party 9th18410.2
5) Reform Party 7th, Democratic Party 8th, Republican Party 9th18010.0
6) Reform Party 7th, Republican Party 8th, Democratic Party 9th1799.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1846) Post: Order Democratic and Republican House candidates in services-spending placements (PPRAND37)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) Democratic House candidate 1st, Republican House candidate 2nd107859.7
2) Republican House candidate 1st, Democratic House candidate 2nd47726.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1847) Post: Order Democratic and Republican House candidates in abortion placements (PPRAND38)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) Democratic House candidate 1st, Republican House candidate 2nd121467.2
2) Republican House candidate 1st, Democratic House candidate 2nd34118.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1848) Post: Order of racial groups hardworking (PPRAND39)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) Blacks 2nd, Hispanic-Americans 3rd, Asian-Americans 4th19010.5
2) Blacks 2nd, Asian-Americans 3rd, Hispanic-Americans 4th67137.2
3) Hispanic-Americans 2nd, blacks 3rd, Asian-Americans 4th18010.0
4) Hispanic-Americans 2nd, Asian-Americans 3rd, blacks 4th1779.8
5) Asian-Americans 2nd, blacks 3rd, Hispanic-Americans 4th1669.2
6) Asian-Americans 2nd, Hispanic-Americans 3rd, blacks 4th1689.3
9) NA30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1849) Post: Order of racial groups intelligent (PPRAND40)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) Blacks 2nd, Hispanic-Americans 3rd, Asian-Americans 4th18510.2
2) Blacks 2nd, Asian-Americans 3rd, Hispanic-Americans 4th1649.1
3) Hispanic-Americans 2nd, blacks 3rd, Asian-Americans 4th1799.9
4) Hispanic-Americans 2nd, Asian-Americans 3rd, blacks 4th1749.6
5) Asian-Americans 2nd, blacks 3rd, Hispanic-Americans 4th65136.0
6) Asian-Americans 2nd, Hispanic-Americans 3rd, blacks 4th19911.0
9) NA30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1850) Post: Order of racial groups trustworthy (PPRAND41)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) Blacks 2nd, Hispanic-Americans 3rd, Asian-Americans 4th1749.6
2) Blacks 2nd, Asian-Americans 3rd, Hispanic-Americans 4th19110.6
3) Hispanic-Americans 2nd, blacks 3rd, Asian-Americans 4th19210.6
4) Hispanic-Americans 2nd, Asian-Americans 3rd, blacks 4th64635.8
5) Asian-Americans 2nd, blacks 3rd, Hispanic-Americans 4th1709.4
6) Asian-Americans 2nd, Hispanic-Americans 3rd, blacks 4th1799.9
9) NA30.2
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1851) Post: Order of angry in Clinton affects (PPRAND42)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 11357.5
2) 21307.2
3) 337220.6
4) 41267.0
9) NA79243.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1852) Post: Order of hopeful Clinton affects (PPRAND43)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 11317.3
2) 234819.3
3) 31387.6
4) 41468.1
9) NA79243.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1853) Post: Order of afraid Clinton affects (PPRAND44)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 135919.9
2) 21407.8
3) 31387.6
4) 41267.0
9) NA79243.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1854) Post: Order of proud Clinton affects (PPRAND45)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 11387.6
2) 21458.0
3) 31156.4
4) 436520.2
9) NA79243.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1855) Post: Order of moral in Clinton traits (PPRAND46)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 130116.7
2) 2844.7
3) 3834.6
4) 4814.5
5) 5734.0
6) 6744.1
7) 7673.7
9) NA79243.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1856) Post: Order of really cares in Clinton traits (PPRAND47)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 1683.8
2) 2784.3
3) 3653.6
4) 4874.8
5) 5784.3
6) 630817.1
7) 7794.4
9) NA79243.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1857) Post: Order of knowledgeable in Clinton traits (PPRAND48)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 1764.2
2) 230116.7
3) 3814.5
4) 4683.8
5) 5834.6
6) 6864.8
7) 7683.8
9) NA79243.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1858) Post: Order of leadership in Clinton traits (PPRAND49)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 1824.5
2) 2804.4
3) 3663.7
4) 4693.8
5) 5764.2
6) 6784.3
7) 731217.3
9) NA79243.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1859) Post: Order of dishonest in Clinton traits (PPRAND50)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 1703.9
2) 2603.3
3) 3774.3
4) 4724.0
5) 532518.0
6) 6754.2
7) 7844.7
9) NA79243.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1860) Post: Order of intelligent in Clinton traits (PPRAND51)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 1814.5
2) 2713.9
3) 3804.4
4) 430917.1
5) 5683.8
6) 6713.9
7) 7834.6
9) NA79243.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1861) Post: Order of out of touch in Clinton traits (PPRAND52)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 1854.7
2) 2894.9
3) 331117.2
4) 4774.3
5) 5603.3
6) 6713.9
7) 7703.9
9) NA79243.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1862) Post: Order of moral in Bush Sr. traits (PPRAND53)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 11377.6
2) 21397.7
3) 31347.4
4) 41307.2
5) 553929.8
6) 61186.5
7) 71347.4
9) NA22412.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1863) Post: Order of really cares in Bush Sr. traits (PPRAND54)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 11397.7
2) 21407.8
3) 354230.0
4) 41287.1
5) 51307.2
6) 61246.9
7) 71287.1
9) NA22412.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1864) Post: Order of knowledgeable in Bush Sr. traits (PPRAND55)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 11407.8
2) 21146.3
3) 31297.1
4) 41357.5
5) 51166.4
6) 61498.3
7) 754830.3
9) NA22412.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1865) Post: Order of leadership in Bush Sr. traits (PPRAND56)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 154530.2
2) 21397.7
3) 31327.3
4) 41317.3
5) 51307.2
6) 61287.1
7) 71267.0
9) NA22412.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1866) Post: Order of dishonest in Bush Sr. traits (PPRAND57)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 11146.3
2) 21277.0
3) 31297.1
4) 41377.6
5) 51216.7
6) 656731.4
7) 71367.5
9) NA22412.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1867) Post: Order of intelligent in Bush Sr. traits (PPRAND58)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 11357.5
2) 21277.0
3) 31297.1
4) 454430.1
5) 51337.4
6) 61267.0
7) 71377.6
9) NA22412.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1868) Post: Order of out of touch in Bush Sr. traits (PPRAND59)
 TOTAL%
0) INAP25113.9
1) 11216.7
2) 254530.2
3) 31367.5
4) 41267.0
5) 51629.0
6) 61196.6
7) 71226.8
9) NA22412.4
Missing1
Total1806100.0
1869) If R attends religious services: Do you mostly attend a place of worship that is Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, or something else? (I-RELIGION)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant54344.0
2) Catholic35929.1
3) Jewish282.3
4) Other30324.6
Missing574
Total1233100.0
1870) Summary - respondent age (I-AGE)
 TOTAL%
1) 18-3549327.4
2) 36-4542523.6
3) 46-6456531.4
4) 65+31517.5
Missing9
Total1798100.0
1871) Are you married now and living with your (husband/wife)-- or are you widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never married? (I-MARITAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Married/Partner98454.9
2) Widowed1689.4
3) Divorced/Separated29316.3
4) Never married34819.4
Missing14
Total1793100.0
1872) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or what? (I-PARTYID)
 TOTAL%
1) Democrat62034.5
2) Republican45125.1
3) Independent/other52329.1
4) No preference20411.3
Missing9
Total1798100.0
1873) Summary: R education (I-EDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than high school18010.0
2) High school51928.8
3) MTHS/Junior college54530.3
4) Bachelor's degree37320.7
5) Advanced degree18310.2
Missing7
Total1800100.0
1874) Interviewer observation: R gender (I-SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Male79043.7
2) Female101756.3
Total1807100.0
1875) What racial or ethnic group or groups best describes you? Mention 1 - racial/ethnic group (I-RACE)
 TOTAL%
1) Black20811.5
2) Asian321.8
3) Hispanic935.2
4) White139377.3
5) Other774.3
Missing4
Total1803100.0

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