December 2006 Values Update Survey - Codebook
All Frequencies weighted by
204) WEIGHT;
(The number of missing cases reported in the codebook are unweighted)
1) Unique ID (PSRAID)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 2007 | 6,235.65 | 18,689.01 |
2) Interview date (INT_DATE)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 2007 | 101,144.40 | 43,338.84 |
3) Area code (AREA)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 2007 | 574.81 | 237.13 |
4) FIPS code (FIPS)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 2007 | 28,156.92 | 16,031.12 |
5) Respondent's state from FIPS (STATE)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 2007 | 28.07 | 16.01 |
6) Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 2007 | 24,388.71 | 15,400.44 |
7) Census region (CREGION)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Northeast |   | 19.0 |
2) Midwest |   | 23.4 |
3) South |   | 35.4 |
4) West |   | 22.2 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
8) Time zone (TIMEZ)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Central |   | 29.0 |
2) Eastern |   | 48.4 |
3) Mountain |   | 5.0 |
4) Pacific |   | 15.9 |
5) Arizona |   | 1.7 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
9) Community type (USR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Rural |   | 18.8 |
2) Suburban |   | 49.4 |
3) Urban |   | 31.9 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
10) Community type (USR1)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Urban |   | 31.9 |
2) Suburban |   | 49.4 |
3) Rural |   | 18.8 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
11) Four-way form split (FORM)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Form 1A |   | 25.6 |
2) Form 1B |   | 23.3 |
3) Form 2A |   | 25.9 |
4) Form 2B |   | 25.2 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
12) Language of interview (LANG)
| TOTAL | % |
1) English |   | 94.0 |
2) Spanish |   | 6.0 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
13) Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as President? (BUSHAPP1)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Approve |   | 33.2 |
2) Disapprove |   | 57.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 9.7 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
14) Do you [approve/disapprove] very strongly, or not so strongly? (BUSHAPP2)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very strongly |   | 71.0 |
2) Not so strongly |   | 26.0 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.0 |
Missing | 186 | |
Total | 1821 | 100.0 |
15) All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today? (SATISFID)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Satisfied |   | 30.2 |
2) Dissatisfied |   | 63.4 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 6.4 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
16) Thinking about the Democratic and Republican parties, would you say there is a great deal of difference in what they stand for, a fair amount of difference, or hardly any difference at all? (DEMVREP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) A great deal of difference |   | 34.7 |
2) A fair amount of difference |   | 35.1 |
3) Hardly any difference |   | 22.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 7.4 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
17) As I read some programs and proposals that are being discussed in the country today, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each. Making it more difficult for a woman to get an abortion. (DIFFABOR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Strongly favor |   | 17.3 |
2) Favor |   | 17.6 |
3) Oppose |   | 28.6 |
4) Strongly oppose |   | 27.3 |
9) Don't know |   | 9.2 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
18) As I read some programs and proposals that are being discussed in the country today, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each. Allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally. (GAYMARR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Strongly favor |   | 13.3 |
2) Favor |   | 24.2 |
3) Oppose |   | 21.5 |
4) Strongly oppose |   | 32.9 |
9) Don't know |   | 8.2 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
19) As I read some programs and proposals that are being discussed in the country today, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each. The death penalty for persons convicted of murder. (DEATHPEN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Strongly favor |   | 30.5 |
2) Favor |   | 33.6 |
3) Oppose |   | 17.7 |
4) Strongly oppose |   | 11.6 |
9) Don't know |   | 6.7 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
20) As I read some programs and proposals that are being discussed in the country today, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each. An increase in the minimum wage, from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour. (WAGEINC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Strongly favor |   | 47.4 |
2) Favor |   | 36.0 |
3) Oppose |   | 8.4 |
4) Strongly oppose |   | 5.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.3 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
21) As I read some programs and proposals that are being discussed in the country today, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each. Affirmative action programs designed to help blacks, women, and other minorities get better jobs and education. (AFFACT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Strongly favor |   | 27.6 |
2) Favor |   | 42.2 |
3) Oppose |   | 17.1 |
4) Strongly oppose |   | 8.3 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.8 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
22) As I read some programs and proposals that are being discussed in the country today, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose each. The U.S. government guaranteeing health insurance for all citizens, even if it means raising taxes. (UNIVHLTH)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Strongly favor |   | 26.7 |
2) Favor |   | 39.7 |
3) Oppose |   | 17.9 |
4) Strongly oppose |   | 11.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.5 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
23) One proposal would allow undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. for several years to gain legal working status and the possibility of citizenship in the future. Would you favor or oppose this proposal? (IMMGSTAT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Favor |   | 59.3 |
2) Oppose |   | 36.4 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.3 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
24) Would you favor or oppose building a fence along 700 miles of the border with Mexico? (MEXFENCE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Favor |   | 45.6 |
2) Oppose |   | 48.4 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 6.0 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
25) Is your overall opinion of the federal government in Washington very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNFEDGV)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 7.3 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 37.3 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 31.5 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 14.6 |
5) Never heard of |   | 0.7 |
8) Can't relate |   | 6.1 |
9) Refused |   | 2.6 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
26) Is your overall opinion of the Republican Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNREP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 9.5 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 31.9 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 27.0 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 20.6 |
5) Never heard of |   | 0.6 |
8) Can't related |   | 8.2 |
9) Refused |   | 2.3 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
27) Is your overall opinion of the Democratic Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNDEM)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 15.0 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 38.6 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 22.7 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 12.2 |
5) Never heard of |   | 0.4 |
8) Can't relate |   | 8.2 |
9) Refused |   | 2.8 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
28) Is your overall opinion of the news media very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNNEWS)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 7.6 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 37.1 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 32.2 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 17.4 |
5) Never heard of |   | 0.1 |
8) Can't relate |   | 3.3 |
9) Refused |   | 2.4 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
29) Is your overall opinion of the Christian Conservative Movement very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNCCM)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 14.6 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 30.2 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 15.9 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 13.9 |
5) Never heard of |   | 11.6 |
8) Can't relate |   | 12.2 |
9) Refused |   | 1.6 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
30) Is your overall opinion of the Environmentalist Movement very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNENMV)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 21.3 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 41.4 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 15.0 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 6.6 |
5) Never heard of |   | 5.3 |
8) Can't relate |   | 8.2 |
9) Refused |   | 2.2 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
31) Is your overall opinion of the military very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNMIL)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 46.7 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 37.4 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 7.8 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 2.5 |
5) Never heard of |   | 0.3 |
8) Can't relate |   | 3.3 |
9) Refused |   | 1.9 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
32) Is your overall opinion of Congress very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNCONG)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 11.2 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 41.4 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 28.5 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 9.4 |
5) Never heard of |   | 0.9 |
8) Can't relate |   | 7.2 |
9) Refused |   | 1.4 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
33) Is your overall opinion of the Supreme Court very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNSCRT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 17.8 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 54.2 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 13.7 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 3.2 |
5) Never heard of |   | 1.5 |
8) Can't related |   | 8.2 |
9) Refused |   | 1.3 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
34) Is your overall opinion of the United Nations very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNUN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 14.5 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 42.5 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 18.6 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 14.3 |
5) Never hear of |   | 1.3 |
8) Can't relate |   | 7.7 |
9) Refused |   | 1.1 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
35) Is your overall opinion of business corporations very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNCORP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 9.4 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 47.4 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 21.9 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 7.9 |
5) Never heard of |   | 1.9 |
8) Can't relate |   | 9.8 |
9) Refused |   | 1.6 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
36) Is your overall opinion of labor unions very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNLABUN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 18.2 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 39.4 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 20.5 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 10.6 |
5) Never heard of |   | 2.1 |
8) Can't relate |   | 7.8 |
9) Refused |   | 1.3 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
37) Is your overall opinion of the National Rifle Association very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (OPNNRA)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 22.2 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 29.4 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 18.7 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 13.7 |
5) Never heard of |   | 6.1 |
8) Can't relate |   | 9.2 |
9) Refused |   | 0.8 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
38) Do you think that using military force against countries that may seriously threaten our country, but have not attacked us, can often be justified, sometimes be justified, rarely be justified, or never be justified? (JUSTPREM)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Often justified |   | 16.0 |
2) Sometimes justified |   | 38.7 |
3) Rarely justified |   | 24.4 |
4) Never justified |   | 17.0 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.9 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
39) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. People like me don't have any say about what the government does. (NOSAYGOV)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 13.1 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 34.7 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 35.5 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 14.4 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.3 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
40) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Generally speaking, elected officials in Washington lose touch with the people pretty quickly. (LOSETCH)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 30.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 47.6 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 14.1 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 3.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.5 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
41) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Most elected officials care what people like me think. (OFFCARE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 3.5 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 30.9 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 40.7 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 21.3 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.6 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
42) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Voting gives people like me some say about how government runs things. (VOTESAY)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 22.7 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 48.8 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 18.1 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 7.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.0 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
43) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Success in life is pretty much determined by forces outside our control. (SUCCLIFE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 9.7 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 23.7 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 39.4 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 23.3 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.9 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
44) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Hard work offers little guarantee of success. (HRDWRK)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 10.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 23.1 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 34.5 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 29.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.7 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
45) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The strength of this country today is mostly based on the success of American business. (BUSAMSUC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 18.6 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 53.5 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 17.5 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 6.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.8 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
46) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Government regulation of business usually does more harm than good. (BUSREG)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 17.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 39.0 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 29.6 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 5.2 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 8.2 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
47) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The federal government should run only those things that cannot be run at the local level. (FEDLMT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 27.4 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 46.5 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 16.3 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 4.0 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 5.8 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
48) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. When something is run by the government, it is usually inefficient and wasteful. (GOVINEFF)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 23.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 37.9 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 27.6 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 6.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.5 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
49) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The federal government controls too much of our daily lives. (TOMCHFED)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 28.2 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 35.3 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 27.2 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 6.2 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.0 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
50) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The government is really run for the benefit of all the people. (GVBENALL)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 9.7 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 35.5 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 36.8 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 15.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.9 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
51) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Business corporations generally strike a fair balance between making profits and serving the public interest. (BUSFRBAL)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 6.1 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 31.6 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 38.8 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 19.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.0 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
52) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. There is too much power concentrated in the hands of a few big companies. (TOMCHBUS)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 38.1 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 38.1 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 17.0 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 4.2 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.7 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
53) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Business corporations make too much profit. (BUSPROF)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 30.0 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 35.3 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 21.5 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 8.2 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 5.1 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
54) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Dealing with a federal government agency is often not worth the trouble. (FEDTRBL)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 17.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 37.0 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 31.1 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 7.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 6.1 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
55) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. As Americans we can always find a way to solve our problems and get what we want. (AMERSLV)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 13.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 44.6 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 27.8 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 9.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.8 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
56) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I don't believe that there are any real limits to growth in this country today. (NOGRWLMT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 14.5 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 42.1 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 29.9 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 9.0 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.4 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
57) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Our society should do what is necessary to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. (SOCEQL)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 50.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 40.7 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 5.0 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 1.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.6 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
58) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. In the past few years there hasn't been much real improvement in the position of black people in this country. (BLCKIMP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 12.8 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 28.1 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 36.7 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 12.6 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 9.9 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
59) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Discrimination against blacks is rare today. (DSCRM)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 6.5 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 26.3 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 40.8 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 21.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 5.2 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
60) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Poor people have become too dependent on government assistance programs. (POORDEP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 29.0 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 39.3 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 21.0 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 6.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.0 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
61) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Freedom of speech should not extend to groups that are sympathetic to terrorists. (FRSPTERR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 20.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 23.6 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 32.1 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 17.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 5.9 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
62) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The police should be allowed to search the houses of people who might be sympathetic to terrorists without a court order. (COPSRTER)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 15.7 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 19.5 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 29.6 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 32.7 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.4 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
63) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Occasional acts of terrorism in the U.S. will be part of life in the future. (USTERR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 21.3 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 49.0 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 16.3 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 7.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 5.6 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
64) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? (PARTY)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Republican |   | 22.8 |
2) Democrat |   | 31.0 |
3) Independent |   | 38.8 |
4) No preference |   | 3.9 |
5) Other party |   | 0.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.1 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
65) [IF 'REPULICAN' OR 'DEMOCRAT' TO PARTY] Do you consider yourself a strong [Republican/Democrat] or not a strong [Republican/Democrat]? (PARTYSTR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Strong |   | 53.7 |
2) Not strong |   | 44.3 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.0 |
Missing | 913 | |
Total | 1094 | 100.0 |
66) [IF 'INDEPENDENT' ' NO PREFERENCE' 'OTHER PARTY' 'DON'T KNOW/REFUSED' TO PARTY] As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or the Democratic Party? (PARTYLN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Republican |   | 25.9 |
2) Democrat |   | 40.1 |
9) Other/Don't know/Refused |   | 34.0 |
Missing | 1094 | |
Total | 913 | 100.0 |
67) In the 2006 election for Congress, did things come up which kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? (CVOTE06A)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes, voted |   | 63.1 |
2) No, didn't vote |   | 35.6 |
3) No, too young to vote |   | 0.7 |
9) DK/Refused |   | 0.5 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
68) [IF 'YES,VOTED' TO CVOTE06A] Did you happen to vote for a Republican candidate or a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in your district? (CVOTE06B)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Republican |   | 36.5 |
2) Democrat |   | 52.3 |
3) Other/Independent Candidate |   | 2.8 |
4) Didn't vote for Congress |   | 0.7 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 7.7 |
Missing | 619 | |
Total | 1388 | 100.0 |
69) How often would you say you vote? (OFTVOTE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Always |   | 44.9 |
2) Nearly always |   | 25.3 |
3) Part of the time |   | 11.4 |
4) Seldom |   | 9.7 |
5) Never vote |   | 7.2 |
6) Other response |   | 1.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.5 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
70) Some people seem to follow what's going on in the government and public affairs most of the time, whether there's an election or not. Others aren't that interested. Would you say you follow what's going on in government and public affairs most of the time, some of the time, only now and then, or hardly at all? (FOLGOV)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Most of the time |   | 53.3 |
2) Some of the time |   | 28.0 |
3) Only now and then |   | 11.1 |
4) Hardly at all |   | 7.0 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.6 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
71) Some people say they are basically content with the federal government, others say they are frustrated, and others say they are angry. Which of these best describes how you feel? (CONTFED)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Basically content |   | 21.3 |
2) Frustrated |   | 58.1 |
3) Angry |   | 15.6 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.9 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
72) How much of the time do you think you can trust the government in Washington to do what is right? (TRUSTDC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Just about always |   | 3.2 |
2) Most of the time |   | 27.6 |
3) Only some of the time |   | 63.0 |
4) Never |   | 5.3 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.9 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
73) If you had to choose, would you rather have a smaller government providing fewer services or a bigger government providing more services? (GOVSIZE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Smaller government, fewer services |   | 44.9 |
2) Bigger government, more services |   | 43.5 |
3) Depends |   | 3.7 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 7.8 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
74) In general, how much trust and confidence do you have in the wisdom of the American people when it comes to making political decisions? (TRUSTPPL)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very great deal |   | 13.1 |
2) Good deal |   | 44.3 |
3) Not very much |   | 33.6 |
4) None at all |   | 7.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.5 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
75) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. There needs to be stricter law and regulations to protect the environment. (ENVLAWS)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 35.3 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 48.1 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 11.9 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 2.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.7 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
76) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. People should be willing to pay higher prices in order to protect the environment. (PAYENVR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 17.0 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 42.7 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 24.7 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 12.6 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.9 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
77) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Our society should do what is necessary to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. (SOCSUCC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 47.1 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 43.8 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 6.1 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 1.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.5 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
78) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. We have gone too far in pushing equal rights in this country. (TOOMCHER)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 16.8 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 28.6 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 31.9 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 19.0 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.8 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
79) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. It is the responsibility of the government to take care of people who can't take care of themselves. (GOVCARE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 26.8 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 41.9 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 19.7 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 8.4 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.1 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
80) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The government should help most needy people even if it means going deeper in debt. (GVHLPNDY)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 18.8 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 35.5 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 28.7 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 10.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 6.1 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
81) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The government should guarantee every citizen enough to eat and a place to sleep. (GVEATSLP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 31.2 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 37.8 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 20.7 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 7.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.5 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
82) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I like political leaders who are willing to make compromises in order to get the job done. (POLCOMP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 29.3 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 50.4 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 10.8 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 4.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.8 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
83) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I don't pay attention to whether a candidate calls him or herself a liberal or conservative. (IRLIBCON)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 22.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 36.9 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 21.2 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 11.4 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 7.6 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
84) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I am very patriotic. (PATRIOT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 49.2 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 40.7 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 6.2 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 1.6 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.3 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
85) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. In the past few years there hasn't been much real improvement in the position of black people in this country. (NBLKIMP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 12.2 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 28.6 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 35.4 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 14.3 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 9.5 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
86) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I think it's all right for blacks and whites to date each other. (INTERDAT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 51.3 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 31.9 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 5.9 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 6.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.1 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
87) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. We should make every possible effort to improve the position of blacks and other minorities, even if it means giving them preferential treatment. (PREFBLCK)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 10.4 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 23.1 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 33.1 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 29.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.3 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
88) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Discrimination against blacks is rare today. (RAREDSCM)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 8.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 23.7 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 43.2 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 18.7 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 5.3 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
89) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. We should restrict and control people coming into out country to live more than we do now. (RESTIMM)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 40.5 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 34.3 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 14.0 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 6.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.8 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
90) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. It is my belief that we should get even with any country that tries to take advantage of the United States. (REVENGE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 15.1 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 25.2 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 35.7 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 17.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 6.4 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
91) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The best way to ensure peace is through military strength. (MILPEACE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 18.1 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 31.2 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 29.4 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 17.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.2 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
92) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. American lives are worth more than the lives of people in other countries. (AMWRTHMO)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 8.5 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 14.1 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 29.4 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 43.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.3 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
93) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. We all should be willing to fight for our country, whether it is right or wrong. (WLLFIGHT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 20.1 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 29.6 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 25.8 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 19.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 5.4 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
94) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I often worry about the chances of nuclear war. (NUKEWRRY)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 22.5 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 32.7 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 26.1 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 16.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.9 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
95) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Most of the countries that have gotten help from America end up resenting us. (RESENT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 26.1 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 39.9 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 22.4 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 4.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 6.8 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
96) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. It's best for the future of our country to be active in world affairs. (WRLDAFFR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 41.7 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 44.2 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 7.3 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 3.4 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.5 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
97) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Poor people have become too dependent on government assistance programs. (POGVDEP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 29.3 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 40.2 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 19.1 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 6.2 |
9) Don't know |   | 5.2 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
98) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. We should pay less attention to problems overseas and concentrate on problems here at home. (DOMPRB)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 37.8 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 38.6 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 16.2 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 4.1 |
9) Don't know |   | 3.2 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
99) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. We should put more emphasis on fuel conservation than on developing new oil supplies. (FUELCONS)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 28.8 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 39.9 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 16.7 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 7.4 |
9) Don't know |   | 7.2 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
100) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The growing number of newcomers from other countries threatens traditional American customs and values. (NEWTHRT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 17.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 30.5 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 30.0 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 15.5 |
9) Don't know |   | 6.1 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
101) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Nude magazines and X-rated movies provide harmless entertainment for those who enjoy it. (PORNOK)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 14.5 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 28.2 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 24.6 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 27.0 |
9) Don't know |   | 5.5 |
Missing | 1498 | |
Total | 509 | 100.0 |
102) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. Nude magazines and X-rated videos on the internet provide harmless entertainment or those who enjoy it. (INPORNOK)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 6.8 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 20.2 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 23.8 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 44.8 |
9) Don't know |   | 4.3 |
Missing | 1534 | |
Total | 473 | 100.0 |
103) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. The tax system is unfair to people like me. (TAXUNFR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 19.4 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 28.7 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 37.2 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 9.9 |
9) Don't know |   | 4.8 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
104) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I am concerned that the government is collecting too much information about people like me. (GOVINFO)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 28.2 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 31.8 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 27.6 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 8.9 |
9) Don't know |   | 3.6 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
105) For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. I am concerned that business corporations are collecting too much information about people like me. (CORPINFO)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 36.2 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 37.6 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 18.2 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 4.8 |
9) Don't know |   | 3.2 |
Missing | 1025 | |
Total | 982 | 100.0 |
106) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Prayer is an important part of my daily life. (PRAYIMP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 44.7 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 33.2 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 12.7 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 8.4 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.0 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
107) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? We all will be called before God at the Judgment Day to answer for our sins. (GODJUDG)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 54.1 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 24.8 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 9.3 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 7.7 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.0 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
108) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I never doubted the existence of God. (NVDBTGOD)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 61.3 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 22.2 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 7.1 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 6.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.9 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
109) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? School boards ought to have the right to fire teachers who are known homosexuals. (FGAYTCH)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 17.8 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 10.5 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 27.1 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 39.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 5.6 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
110) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Books that contain dangerous ideas should be banned from public school libraries. (BANBOOKS)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 30.3 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 16.4 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 22.8 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 26.6 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.0 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
111) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Nude magazines and X-rated movies provide harmless entertainment for those who enjoy it. (OKPORN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 13.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 26.7 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 26.9 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 26.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 5.6 |
Missing | 1484 | |
Total | 523 | 100.0 |
112) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Nude pictures and X-rated videos on the internet provide harmless entertainment for those who enjoy it. (PRNINTOK)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 9.6 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 17.8 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 30.8 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 39.0 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.8 |
Missing | 1505 | |
Total | 502 | 100.0 |
113) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Freedom of speech should not extend to groups that are sympathetic to terrorists. (CENSTERR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 24.5 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 21.7 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 27.6 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 21.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.4 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
114) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? The police should be allowed to search the houses of people who might be sympathetic to terrorists without a court order. (SRCHTERR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 17.7 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 20.5 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 24.9 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 34.6 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.3 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
115) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Women should return to their traditional roles in society. (TRADWMN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 7.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 12.1 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 24.0 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 51.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.8 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
116) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? AIDS might be God's punishment for immoral sexual behavior. (AIDSPUN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 9.1 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 13.6 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 19.9 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 52.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.8 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
117) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I have old-fashioned values about family and marriage. (FAMVAL)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 40.6 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 35.3 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 11.8 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 8.7 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.6 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
118) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? There are clear guidelines about what's good or evil that apply to everyone regardless of their situation. (GOODEVIL)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 38.6 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 40.0 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 11.1 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 6.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.3 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
119) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Labor unions are necessary to protect the working person. (UNIONPRT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 26.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 41.3 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 18.7 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 9.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.0 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
120) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Today it's really true that the rich just get richer while the poor get poorer. (RCHRCHER)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 36.6 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 36.0 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 18.2 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 7.0 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.3 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
121) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I often don't have enough money to make ends meet. (NOCASH)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 19.7 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 24.5 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 34.6 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 19.2 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.1 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
122) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I'm pretty well satisfied with the way things are going for me financially. (FINSAT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 15.4 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 44.9 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 21.1 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 17.3 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.3 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
123) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I feel it's my duty as a citizen to always vote. (DUTYVOTE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 63.6 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 26.3 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 5.3 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 3.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.7 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
124) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I'm interested in keeping up with national affairs. (NATAFFRS)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 47.2 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 41.7 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 7.4 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 3.0 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.7 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
125) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I'm pretty interested in following local politics. (LOCPOLTC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 34.2 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 48.2 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 12.4 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 3.6 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.6 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
126) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Most issues discussed in Washington don't affect me personally. (DCNOAFF)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 4.8 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 22.3 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 39.9 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 30.7 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.3 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
127) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I feel guilty when I don't get a chance to vote. (GLTNOVOT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 34.6 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 30.1 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 15.7 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 11.7 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 7.9 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
128) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Sometimes I vote for a candidate without really knowing enough about him or her. (IGNVOTE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 10.9 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 29.9 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 30.2 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 25.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.3 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
129) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I am concerned that the government is collecting too much information about people like me. (GVINFO)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 27.2 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 30.3 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 26.0 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 12.4 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.2 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
130) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I am worried that science is going too far and is hurting society rather than helping it. (SCIHRT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 16.1 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 18.5 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 35.6 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 25.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 3.9 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
131) Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? Technology is making life too complicated for me. (TECHCOMP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Completely agree |   | 12.2 |
2) Mostly agree |   | 19.2 |
3) Mostly disagree |   | 37.5 |
4) Completely disagree |   | 30.0 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.0 |
Missing | 982 | |
Total | 1025 | 100.0 |
132) Do you think the U.S. made the right decision or the wrong decision in using military force against Iraq? (IRAQWRNG)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Right decision |   | 39.6 |
2) Wrong decision |   | 53.3 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 7.2 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
133) Do you think the U.S. should keep military troops in Iraq until the situation has stabilized, or do you think the U.S. should bring its troops home as soon as possible? (LVIRAQ)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Keep troops in Iraq |   | 41.3 |
2) Bring troops home |   | 52.7 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 6.0 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
134) Do you think the war in Iraq has helped the war on terrorism, or has it hurt the war on terrorism? (IRAQTERR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Helped |   | 35.6 |
2) Hurt |   | 50.1 |
3) No effect |   | 5.4 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 8.9 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
135) Is your overall opinion of Target very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (TARGET)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 21.4 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 59.5 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 7.5 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 2.9 |
5) Never heard of |   | 1.7 |
8) Can't rate |   | 6.2 |
9) Refused |   | 0.7 |
Missing | 975 | |
Total | 1032 | 100.0 |
136) Is your overall opinion of United Airlines very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (UNTAIRLN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 12.0 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 57.3 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 8.9 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 2.5 |
5) Never heard of |   | 2.0 |
8) Can't rate |   | 15.9 |
9) Refused |   | 1.4 |
Missing | 975 | |
Total | 1032 | 100.0 |
137) Is your overall opinion of Johnson & Johnson very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (JONJON)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 23.9 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 60.2 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 3.8 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 1.2 |
5) Never heard of |   | 2.9 |
8) Can't rate |   | 7.3 |
9) Refused |   | 0.7 |
Missing | 975 | |
Total | 1032 | 100.0 |
138) Is your overall opinion of General Motors very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (GENMOT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 17.1 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 56.8 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 13.1 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 3.6 |
5) Never heard of |   | 1.7 |
8) Can't rate |   | 7.1 |
9) Refused |   | 0.6 |
Missing | 975 | |
Total | 1032 | 100.0 |
139) Is your overall opinion of Google very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (GOOGLE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 23.7 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 49.5 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 2.8 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 1.6 |
5) Never hear of |   | 9.0 |
8) Can't rate |   | 12.2 |
9) Refused |   | 1.2 |
Missing | 975 | |
Total | 1032 | 100.0 |
140) Is your overall opinion of McDonald's very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (MCDONALD)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 15.6 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 54.9 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 17.5 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 6.2 |
5) Never heard of |   | 0.2 |
8) Can't rate |   | 5.2 |
9) Refused |   | 0.3 |
Missing | 975 | |
Total | 1032 | 100.0 |
141) Is your overall opinion of Halliburton very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (HALLBRTN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 3.8 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 21.4 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 17.1 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 14.5 |
5) Never hear of |   | 31.0 |
8) Can't rate |   | 11.1 |
9) Refused |   | 1.1 |
Missing | 975 | |
Total | 1032 | 100.0 |
142) Is your overall opinion of Apple Computer very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (APPLE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 16.8 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 54.4 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 6.2 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 1.6 |
5) Never heard of |   | 3.1 |
8) Can't rate |   | 16.9 |
9) Refused |   | 1.0 |
Missing | 975 | |
Total | 1032 | 100.0 |
143) Is your overall opinion of Starbucks very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (STARBUCK)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 15.8 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 47.8 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 12.5 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 4.5 |
5) Never heard of |   | 4.4 |
8) Can't rate |   | 14.3 |
9) Refused |   | 0.9 |
Missing | 975 | |
Total | 1032 | 100.0 |
144) Is your overall opinion of American Express very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (AMEREXPR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 14.8 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 51.0 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 11.4 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 3.7 |
5) Never heard of |   | 1.8 |
8) Can't rate |   | 15.7 |
9) Refused |   | 1.5 |
Missing | 975 | |
Total | 1032 | 100.0 |
145) Is your overall opinion of Coors very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (COORS)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 10.3 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 43.0 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 11.9 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 6.2 |
5) Never heard of |   | 11.0 |
8) Can't rate |   | 15.2 |
9) Refused |   | 2.4 |
Missing | 975 | |
Total | 1032 | 100.0 |
146) Is your overall opinion of Home Depot very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (HOMEDEPO)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 26.6 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 58.2 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 7.3 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 1.4 |
5) Never heard of |   | 1.4 |
8) Can't rate |   | 4.1 |
9) Refused |   | 1.1 |
Missing | 1032 | |
Total | 975 | 100.0 |
147) Is your overall opinion of Southwest Airlines very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (SWAIRLN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 20.2 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 50.6 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 3.6 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 1.6 |
5) Never heard of |   | 4.2 |
8) Can't rate |   | 18.7 |
9) Refused |   | 1.1 |
Missing | 1032 | |
Total | 975 | 100.0 |
148) Is your overall opinion of Pfizer very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (PFIZER)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 7.7 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 39.5 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 10.7 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 3.4 |
5) Never heard of |   | 22.7 |
8) Can't rate |   | 14.9 |
9) Refused |   | 1.1 |
Missing | 1032 | |
Total | 975 | 100.0 |
149) Is your overall opinion of Toyota very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (TOYOTA)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 24.4 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 53.7 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 7.7 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 2.9 |
5) Never heard of |   | 1.0 |
8) Can't rate |   | 9.5 |
9) Refused |   | 0.7 |
Missing | 1032 | |
Total | 975 | 100.0 |
150) Is your overall opinion of Microsoft very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (MICROSFT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 21.4 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 57.3 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 6.1 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 2.0 |
5) Never heard of |   | 3.7 |
8) Can't rate |   | 8.7 |
9) Refused |   | 0.7 |
Missing | 1032 | |
Total | 975 | 100.0 |
151) Is your overall opinion of Coca-Cola very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (COCACOLA)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 25.1 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 55.6 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 8.7 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 3.8 |
5) Never heard of |   | 0.4 |
8) Can't rate |   | 5.6 |
9) Refused |   | 0.8 |
Missing | 1032 | |
Total | 975 | 100.0 |
152) IS your overall opinion of Exxon/Mobil very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (EXXONMOB)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 9.7 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 33.6 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 25.4 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 12.9 |
5) Never heard of |   | 6.5 |
8) Can't rate |   | 10.8 |
9) Refused |   | 1.1 |
Missing | 1032 | |
Total | 975 | 100.0 |
153) Is your overall opinion of Dell Computer very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (DELLCOM)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 21.1 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 55.5 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 5.8 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 2.5 |
5) Never heard of |   | 4.4 |
8) Can't rate |   | 9.6 |
9) Refused |   | 1.0 |
Missing | 1032 | |
Total | 975 | 100.0 |
154) Is your overall opinion of Boeing very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (BOEING)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 11.3 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 49.5 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 6.9 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 2.5 |
5) Never heard of |   | 15.1 |
8) Can't rate |   | 13.4 |
9) Refused |   | 1.3 |
Missing | 1032 | |
Total | 975 | 100.0 |
155) Is your overall opinion of Citibank very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (CITIBANK)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 9.9 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 45.4 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 12.7 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 3.2 |
5) Never heard of |   | 5.7 |
8) Can't rate |   | 21.8 |
9) Refused |   | 1.4 |
Missing | 1032 | |
Total | 975 | 100.0 |
156) Is your overall opinion of Ben and Jerry's very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (BENJERR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 18.5 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 40.5 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 5.0 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 2.3 |
5) Never heard of |   | 16.8 |
8) Can't rate |   | 15.0 |
9) Refused |   | 1.9 |
Missing | 1032 | |
Total | 975 | 100.0 |
157) Is your overall opinion of Walmart very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (WALMART)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very favorable |   | 25.7 |
2) Mostly favorable |   | 42.1 |
3) Mostly unfavorable |   | 19.0 |
4) Very unfavorable |   | 8.9 |
5) Never heard of |   | 0.3 |
8) Can't rate |   | 3.3 |
9) Refused |   | 0.7 |
Missing | 1032 | |
Total | 975 | 100.0 |
158) In general, how well do you think the U.S. government is doing in reducing the threat of terrorism? (GOVRTERR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very well |   | 17.2 |
2) Fairly well |   | 36.5 |
3) Not too well |   | 26.7 |
4) Not well at all |   | 17.3 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.4 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
159) In order to curb terrorism in this country, do you think it will be necessary for the average person to give up some civil liberties, or not? (LIB4TERR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes, it will be necessary |   | 39.6 |
2) No, it will not be necessary |   | 54.4 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 6.0 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
160) Do you think the use of torture against suspected terrorists in order to gain important information can often be justified, sometimes be justified, rarely be justified, or never be justified? (JUSTTORT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Often justified |   | 11.7 |
2) Sometimes justified |   | 31.2 |
3) Rarely justified |   | 24.7 |
4) Never justified |   | 29.4 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.9 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
161) Do you display the flag at your home, in your office, or on your car? (FLAG)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 61.9 |
2) No |   | 37.7 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.4 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
162) Do you smoke cigarettes on a regular basis? (SMOKE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 21.9 |
2) No |   | 77.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.2 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
163) Do you have a close friend or family member who has served in the current military effort in Iraq? (MILRELAT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 50.9 |
2) No |   | 48.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.2 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
164) Do you have a close friend or family member who is gay? (GAYRELAT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 41.0 |
2) No |   | 57.6 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.4 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
165) Do you attend Bible study or prayer group meetings? (BIBSTDY)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 36.9 |
2) No |   | 62.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.6 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
166) Do you happen to have any guns, rifles, or pistols in your home? (OWNGUN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 33.3 |
2) No |   | 63.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.8 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
167) Are you the owner of a small business? (OWNBUSNS)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 13.0 |
2) No |   | 86.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.2 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
168) Do you trade stocks or bonds in the stock market? (STOCKTR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 28.2 |
2) No |   | 71.2 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.7 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
169) Over the past 12 months, has there been a time when you or someone in your household has been without a job and looking for work, or not? (UNEMPLOY)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 37.1 |
2) No |   | 62.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.4 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
170) Over the past 12 months, has there been a time when you have been unable to afford necessary health care for yourself or a family member, or not? (NOHLTHC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 25.8 |
2) No |   | 73.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.4 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
171) Do you ever go online to access the Internet or World Wide Web or to send and receive email? (USEINTR)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 70.3 |
2) No |   | 29.6 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.1 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
172) [IF 'YES' TO VQ30] Do you go online from home? If yes, does the modem you use at home use a dial-up connection through a standard telephone line or do you have a high-speed Internet connection such as a cable or DSL line? (INTCONN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes, dial-up standard telephone line |   | 22.0 |
2) Yes, high-speed internet connection |   | 64.5 |
3) Yes, other/don't know |   | 1.5 |
4) No, does not go online from home |   | 10.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.3 |
Missing | 590 | |
Total | 1417 | 100.0 |
173) Now, just a few more questions for statistical purposes only. Respondent's gender. (SEX)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Male |   | 48.6 |
2) Female |   | 51.4 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
174) What is your age? (AGE)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 2007 | 46.57 | 18.67 |
175) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (EDUC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) None, or grade 1-8 |   | 4.7 |
2) High school incomplete (Grade 9-11) |   | 8.5 |
3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate) |   | 32.7 |
4) Technical, trade, or vocational school after high school |   | 3.4 |
5) Some college, no 4-year degree (including associates degree) |   | 23.5 |
6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree) |   | 16.1 |
7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school) |   | 10.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.5 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
176) Are you, yourself, of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? (HISP)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 11.9 |
2) No |   | 87.7 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.4 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
177) What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other? (RACE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) White |   | 78.3 |
2) Black |   | 11.4 |
3) Asian |   | 2.0 |
4) Other or mixed race |   | 6.6 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.7 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
178) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (MARITAL)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Married |   | 50.6 |
2) Divorced |   | 12.4 |
3) Separated |   | 2.4 |
4) Widowed |   | 9.2 |
5) Never been married |   | 24.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.5 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
179) Are you the parent or guardian of any children under 18 now living in your household? (PARENT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 36.6 |
2) No |   | 63.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.3 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
180) What is your religious preference: Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Mormon, or an orthodox church, such as the Greek or Russian Orthodox Church? (RELIG)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Protestant (including Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Jehovah's Witness, Church of Christ, etc.) |   | 54.2 |
2) Roman Catholic |   | 26.7 |
3) Jewish |   | 1.7 |
4) Mormon (include Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) |   | 1.3 |
5) Orthodox Church (Greek or Russian) |   | 0.7 |
6) Islam/Muslim |   | 0.4 |
7) Other religion |   | 2.0 |
8) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic |   | 10.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 2.2 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
181) [IF 'OTHER RELIGION' OR 'DON'T KNOW/REFUSED' TO RELIG]Do you think of yourself as a Christian or not? (CHRSTN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 60.8 |
2) No |   | 31.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 7.3 |
Missing | 1878 | |
Total | 129 | 100.0 |
182) [IF 'PROTESTANT', 'ROMAN CATHOLIC', 'MORMON' 'ORTHODOX CHURCH' TO RELIG OR 'YES' TO CHR]Would you describe yourself as 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? (BORNAGN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes, would |   | 39.0 |
2) No, would not |   | 56.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 4.1 |
Missing | 304 | |
Total | 1703 | 100.0 |
183) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services: more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (ATTEND)
| TOTAL | % |
1) More than once a week |   | 12.1 |
2) Once a week |   | 26.2 |
3) Once or twice a month |   | 14.0 |
4) A few times a year |   | 19.9 |
5) Seldom |   | 18.0 |
6) Never |   | 9.2 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.6 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
184) Thinking about the past year, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? (INCOME)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Less than $10,000 |   | 7.4 |
2) 10 to under $20,000 |   | 11.0 |
3) 20 to under $30,000 |   | 12.7 |
4) 30 to under $40,000 |   | 10.5 |
5) 40 to under $50,000 |   | 9.4 |
6) 50 to under $75,000 |   | 14.3 |
7) 75 to under $100,000 |   | 9.7 |
8) 100 to under $150,000 |   | 7.8 |
9) $150,000 or more |   | 5.2 |
10) Don't know/Refused |   | 12.0 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
185) These days, many people are so busy they can't find time to register to vote, or move around so often they don't get a chance to re-register. Are you now registered to vote in your precinct or election district or haven't you been able to register so far? (REGIST)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes, registered |   | 78.3 |
2) No, not registered |   | 21.2 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.5 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
186) [IF 'YES, REGISTERED' IN REGIST]Are you absolutely certain that you are registered to vote, or is there a chance that your registration has lapsed because you moved or for some other reason? (REGICERT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Absolutely certain |   | 95.2 |
2) Chance registration has lapsed |   | 4.2 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.6 |
Missing | 354 | |
Total | 1653 | 100.0 |
187) In general, would you describe your political views as very conservative, conservative, moderate, liberal, or very liberal. (POLLIBCN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Very conservative |   | 6.8 |
2) Conservative |   | 28.3 |
3) Moderate |   | 38.5 |
4) Liberal |   | 14.8 |
5) Very liberal |   | 5.5 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 6.2 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
188) Which of the following labels best described your household. (CLASS)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Professional or business class |   | 29.4 |
2) Working class |   | 47.1 |
3) A struggling family or household? |   | 16.4 |
4) More than one apply |   | 2.0 |
5) None apply |   | 3.3 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.8 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
189) Do you own or rent your home? (OWNRENT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Own |   | 69.6 |
2) Rent |   | 25.7 |
3) Other arrangement |   | 4.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.6 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
190) Are you now employed full-time, part-time, or not employed? (EMPLOY)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Full-time |   | 50.3 |
2) Part-time |   | 12.6 |
3) Not employed |   | 36.6 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.4 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
191) Are you yourself, or is your husband/wife, a veteran of the armed services? (VETERAN)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes, respondent |   | 12.3 |
2) Yes, spouse |   | 6.8 |
3) Yes, both |   | 0.5 |
4) Yes, respondent still active/in the reserves |   | 0.3 |
5) Yes, spouse still active/in the reserves |   | 0.1 |
6) Yes, both still active/in the reserves |   | 0.0 |
7) No |   | 79.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.2 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
192) Are you (or is your spouse) a member of a labor union? (UNION)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes, respondent is |   | 9.0 |
2) Yes, spouse is |   | 3.7 |
3) Yes, both |   | 1.3 |
4) No, neither are |   | 85.3 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.6 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
193) If we had not had the ability to interview you in Spanish, would you have been comfortable doing the interview in English, would it have been possible but hard for you to do it, or would you not have been able to do the interview in English? (SPANVENG)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Comfortable in English |   | 7.3 |
2) Possible, but hard |   | 41.2 |
3) Would not have been able |   | 51.6 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.0 |
Missing | 1914 | |
Total | 93 | 100.0 |
194) What is your zipcode? [If ZIPCODE = 99999 then 'Don't know/refused'] (ZIPCODE)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 2007 | 51,796.17 | 30,019.73 |
195) At a later date, news reporters may want to talk further with people who took part in this survey. Would you be willing to talk to a reporter about the survey topic at a convenient time? (CONTACT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes |   | 53.5 |
2) No |   | 44.7 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.8 |
Missing | 1495 | |
Total | 512 | 100.0 |
196) [IF 'YES' TO CONTACT] So that a reporter might reach you more easily, can you tell me your first name? (NAME)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Gave name |   | 92.6 |
2) Declined to be contacted at this point. |   | 7.4 |
Missing | 1724 | |
Total | 283 | 100.0 |
197) Would you like their website address? (WEBSITE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Yes, website requested |   | 51.5 |
2) No, website not requested |   | 48.5 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
198) Recoded AGE (AGECAT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) 18-29 |   | 21.5 |
2) 30-49 |   | 36.4 |
3) 50-64 |   | 24.7 |
4) 65+ |   | 15.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.5 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
199) Population density (DENSITY)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Lowest |   | 20.4 |
2) 2 |   | 20.2 |
3) 3 |   | 20.3 |
4) 4 |   | 20.1 |
5) Highest |   | 18.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.1 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
200) Red/Blue county based on 2000 election (RBCNTY)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Strong Democratic |   | 21.3 |
2) Democratic |   | 16.4 |
3) Even |   | 16.6 |
4) Republican |   | 23.7 |
5) Strong Republican |   | 22.0 |
Missing | 1 | |
Total | 2006 | 100.0 |
201) Recoded AGE (AGECAT2)
| TOTAL | % |
1) 18-24 |   | 12.5 |
2) 25-34 |   | 17.4 |
3) 35-44 |   | 19.4 |
4) 45-54 |   | 18.7 |
5) 55-64 |   | 14.4 |
6) 65+ |   | 15.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.5 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
202) Recoded EDUC (EDUCCAT)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Less than high school |   | 13.3 |
2) High school graduate |   | 36.1 |
3) Some college |   | 23.5 |
4) College graduate and above |   | 26.6 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 0.5 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
203) Race/Ethnicity (RACE2)
| TOTAL | % |
1) White non-Hispanic |   | 70.3 |
2) Black non-Hispanic |   | 10.8 |
3) Hispanic |   | 11.9 |
4) Other |   | 5.8 |
9) Don't know/Refused |   | 1.1 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
204) Weight (WEIGHT)
| N | Mean | Std. Deviation |
Total | 2007 | 2.04 | 0.82 |
205) Recoded AGE (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) 18-24 |   | 12.7 |
2) 25-34 |   | 17.7 |
3) 35-44 |   | 19.7 |
4) 45-54 |   | 19.0 |
5) 55-64 |   | 14.6 |
6) 65+ |   | 16.2 |
Missing | 38 | |
Total | 1969 | 100.0 |
206) Now, just a few more questions for statistical purposes only. Respondent's gender. (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Male |   | 48.6 |
2) Female |   | 51.4 |
Total | 2007 | 100.0 |
207) Recoded EDUC (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Less than high school |   | 13.4 |
2) High school graduate |   | 36.3 |
3) Some college |   | 23.6 |
4) College graduate and above |   | 26.7 |
Missing | 13 | |
Total | 1994 | 100.0 |
208) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)
| TOTAL | % |
1) Republican |   | 24.7 |
2) Democrat |   | 33.5 |
3) Independent |   | 41.9 |
Missing | 137 | |
Total | 1870 | 100.0 |
209) Race/Ethnicity (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)
| TOTAL | % |
1) White non-Hispanic |   | 71.1 |
2) Black non-Hispanic |   | 11.0 |
3) Hispanic or other |   | 18.0 |
Missing | 22 | |
Total | 1985 | 100.0 |