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Census Region - from zip merge
State - from zip merge
Recoded Population Density - from zip merge
Community type from zip merge - alpha
Census region - sample
State - sample
INTERVIEWER GENDER
INTERVIEWER RACE/ETHNICTY
Form Split
Q.1 All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today?
Q.2 Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President?
Q.2a Do you [approve/disapprove] very strongly, or not so strongly?
Q.3 Do you approve or disapprove of the way your own representative to the U.S. House in Congress is handling his or her job?
THOUGHT How much thought have you given to the coming November election . . . Quite a lot or only a little?
REGIST Are you NOW registered to vote in your precinct or election district or haven't you been able to register so far?
REGICERT 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?
PRECINCT Have you ever voted in your precinct or election district?
Q.6F1 Would you say you follow what’s going on in government and public affairs [READ]?
Q.7F2 Would you say you follow what’s going on in government and public affairs [READ]?
OFTVOTE How often would you say you vote... [READ]?
Congressional trial heat combined with leaners
Q.10 If the elections for U.S. Congress were being held TODAY, would you vote for [RANDOMIZE] “the Republican Party’s candidate” OR “the Democratic Party’s candidate” for Congress in your district?
Q.10a As of TODAY, do you LEAN more to the [READ IN SAME ORDER] “the Republican Party’s candidate” OR “the Democratic Party’s candidate” for U.S. Congress in your district?
PLANTO1 Do you yourself plan to vote in the election this November, or not?
SCALE10 If TEN represents a person who definitely will vote and ONE represents a person who definitely will NOT vote, where on this scale of 10 to 1 would you place yourself?
Q.13 Would you like to see your representative in Congress be re-elected in the next congressional election, or not?
Q.14 Regardless of how you feel about your own representative, would you like to see most members of Congress re-elected in the next congressional election, or not?
Q.16 Will the issue of which party controls Congress, the Republicans or the Democrats, be a factor in your vote for Congress this year, or not?
Q.17 Do you think of your vote for Congress this fall as a vote FOR Barack Obama, as a vote AGAINST Barack Obama, or isn’t Barack Obama much of a factor in your vote?
Q.26a Is your overall opinion of - The Republican Party - very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly UNfavorable, or very unfavorable?
Q.26b Is your overall opinion of - The Democratic Party - very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly UNfavorable, or very unfavorable?
Q.27a Would you say your overall opinion of - Barack Obama - is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly UNfavorable, or very unfavorable?
Q.27d Would you say your overall opinion of - George W. Bush - is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly UNfavorable, or very unfavorable?
Q.28 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?
Q.29 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?
Q.30a ...whether the 1st or 2nd statement comes closer to your own views - Government is almost always wasteful and inefficient [OR] Government often does a better job than people give it credit for
Q.30b ...whether the 1st or 2nd statement comes closer to your own views - As Americans, we can always find ways to solve our problems and get what we want [OR] This country can't solve many of its important problems
Q.30c ...whether the 1st or 2nd statement comes closer to your own views - Most elected officials care what people like me think [OR] Most elected officials don't care what people like me think
Q.30d ...whether the 1st or 2nd statement comes closer to your own views - Most people who want to get ahead can make it if they’re willing to work hard [OR] Hard work and determination are no guarantee of success for most people
Q.30e ...whether the 1st or 2nd comes closer to your own views - Immigrants today strengthen our country because of their hard work/talents [OR] are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing and health care
Q.30f ...whether the 1st or 2nd comes closer to your own views - Our country has made the changes needed to give blacks equal rights with whites [OR] Our country needs to continue making changes to give blacks equal
Q.30g ...whether the 1st or 2nd statement comes closer to your own views - Business corporations make too much profit [OR] Most corporations make a fair and reasonable amount of profit
Q.30h ...whether the 1st or 2nd statement comes closer to your own views - I like elected officials who make compromises with people they disagree with [OR] I like elected officials who stick to their positions
Q.31 If you had to choose, would you rather have a smaller government providing fewer services, or a bigger government providing more services?
Q.32 Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can’t be too careful in dealing with people?
Q.33a (First,) which party do you think is better described by the phrase - Can better manage the federal government?
Q.33b (First,) which party do you think is better described by the phrase - Can bring about the kind of changes the country needs?
Q.33d (First,) which party do you think is better described by the phrase - Is more concerned with the needs of people like me?
Q.34a Please tell me if you think the REPUBLICAN Party or the DEMOCRATIC Party could do a better job in - Improving the job situation
Q.34b Please tell me if you think the REPUBLICAN Party or the DEMOCRATIC Party could do a better job in - Reducing the federal budget deficit
Q.34c Please tell me if you think the REPUBLICAN Party or the DEMOCRATIC Party could do a better job in - Dealing with health care
Q.38 What should be the priority for dealing with ILLEGAL immigration in the US? (1) better border security/stronger enforcement of our immigration laws OR (2) creating a way for illegal immigrants already here to become citizens if they meet certain requi
Q.39 What do you think is more important – to protect the right of Americans to own guns, OR to control gun ownership?
Q.40 Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally?
Q.44 Since taking office, have Barack Obama’s economic policies made economic conditions better, worse, or not had an effect so far?
Q.45 Do you approve or disapprove of the health care legislation passed by Barack Obama and Congress in March?
Q.46 Do you think the U.S. made the right decision or the wrong decision in using military force in Afghanistan?
Q.47 Do you think the U.S. made the right decision or the wrong decision in using military force in Iraq?
Q.53 How would you rate economic conditions in this country today… as excellent, good, only fair, or poor?
Q.54 Which of these best describes your opinion: [READ; READ CATEGORIES IN REVERSE ORDER FOR HALF THE SAMPLE]?
Q.55 How would you rate your own personal financial situation? Would you say you are in excellent shape, good shape, only fair shape or poor shape financially?
Q.56 Which of the following national economic issues worries you most? [READ AND RANDOMIZE]
PARTY In politics TODAY, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or independent?
PARTYSTR Do you consider yourself a STRONG [Republican/Democrat] or NOT a strong [Republican/Democrat]?
PARTYLN As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or more to the Democratic Party?
Q.65 Has there ever been a time when you have thought of yourself as a DEMOCRAT, or not?
Q.66 What about in the past five years, have you thought of yourself as a Democrat in the past five years, or not?
Q.67 Has there ever been a time when you have thought of yourself as a REPUBLICAN, or not?
Q.68 What about in the past five years, have you thought of yourself as a Republican in the past five years, or not?
Q.69a I don’t trust either political party - is this a major reason, a minor reason or not a reason [you think of yourself as an independent; you don’t think of yourself as a Republican or a Democrat]?
Q.69b I agree with the Republican Party on some issues and the Democratic Party on other issues - is this a major reason, a minor reason or not a reason [you think of yourself as an independent; you don’t think of yourself as a Republican or a Democrat]?
Q.69c I don’t think there is much difference between the parties - is this a major reason, a minor reason or not a reason [you think of yourself as an independent; you don’t think of yourself as a Republican or a Democrat]?
Q.69e Politics isn’t that important to me - is this a major reason, a minor reason or not a reason [you think of yourself as an independent; you don’t think of yourself as a Republican or a Democrat]?
Q.69f Both parties care more about special interests than about average Americans - is this a major reason, a minor reason or not a reason [you think of yourself as an independent; you don’t think of yourself as a Republican or a Democrat]?
Q.70a Does the [RANDOMIZE] the REPUBLICAN Party OR the DEMOCRATIC Party come closer to your views on - Social issues, such as abortion and gay marriage?
Q.70b Does the [RANDOMIZE] the REPUBLICAN Party OR the DEMOCRATIC Party come closer to your views on - Economic issues?
Q.70c Does the [RANDOMIZE] the REPUBLICAN Party OR the DEMOCRATIC Party come closer to your views on - Foreign policy and national security?
Q.71 When you were growing up, did your parents usually vote for [RANDOMIZE: Republicans or Democrats]?
Q.72 When you were growing up, how much did your family talk about government and politics at home [READ]?
Q.84 How much, if anything, have you heard or read about the Tea Party movement that has been involved in campaigns and protests in the U.S. over the past year? Have you heard … [READ]
Q.85 From what you know, do you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with the Tea Party movement, or don’t you have an opinion either way?
SEX. [ENTER RESPONDENT'S SEX:]
AGE. What is your age?
Recoded age
Recoded age for banner
EDUC. What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? [DO NOT READ]
Recoded education
HISP3. Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin [PAUSE] or not?
HISP4. Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican or Cuban?
Hispanic questions combined
RACE1. (FIRST MENTION) Which of the following describes your race? You can select as many as apply.
RACE1. (SECOND MENTION) Which of the following describes your race? You can select as many as apply.
RACE1. (THIRD MENTION) Which of the following describes your race? You can select as many as apply.
RACE1. (FOURTH MENTION) Which of the following describes your race? You can select as many as apply.
Combining Race
Race/Ethnicity
MARITAL. Are you currently married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married?
EMPLOY. Are you now employed full-time, part-time or not employed?
Q.100 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?
HH1 How many people, including yourself, live in your household?
HH2 How many of these are children under the age of 18?
RELIG. What is your present religion, if any? Are you Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox such as Greek or Russian Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, atheist, agnostic, something else, or nothing in particular?
CHR. Do you think of yourself as a Christian or not?
BORN. Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not?
ATTEND. 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?
INCOME. Last year, that is in 2009, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. [READ]
IDEO In general, would you describe your political views as... [READ]
PVOTE08A In the 2008 presidential election between Barack Obama and John McCain, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote?
PVOTE08B Did you vote for Obama, McCain or someone else?
BIRTH_HISP Were you born on the island of Puerto Rico, in the United States, or in another country?
MOTHER_HISP Was your mother born on the island of Puerto Rico, in the United States, or in another country?
FATHER_HISP Was your father born on the island of Puerto Rico, in the United States, or in another country?
L1. Now thinking about your telephone use… Do you have a working cell phone?
L1a. Does anyone in your household have a working cell phone?
C1. Now thinking about your telephone use… Is there at least one telephone INSIDE your home that is currently working and is not a cell phone?
LC2. Of all the telephone calls that you receive, do you get [READ AND RANDOMIZE OPTIONS 1 AND 3—KEEP 2 ALWAYS IN THE MIDDLE]?
LC3. Now thinking about all the people in your household, including yourself, of all the telephone calls that your household receives, are [READ AND RANDOMIZE OPTIONS 1 AND 3—KEEP 2 ALWAYS IN THE MIDDLE]?
MONEY2 That’s the end of the interview. If you would like to be reimbursed for your cell phone minutes, we can send you $5. I will need your full name and a mailing address where we can send you the money?
Household phone use
Independent RV typology groups
7-point likely voter scale
Likely voter weight at 50% cutoff
Weight for landline sample
Weight for landline sample plus cell phone only
Total sample weight