Sample type
1 = Landline
2 = Cell

Refusal Conversion
0 = No
1 = Yes

Language
1 = English
2 = Spanish

Census Region - from zip merge
1 = Northeast
2 = Midwest
3 = South
4 = West

Recoded Population Density - from zip merge
1 = Lowest
5 = Highest

Community type from zip merge - alpha
R = Rural
S = Suburban
U = Urban

INTERVIEWER GENDER
1 = Male
2 = Female
3 = Unidentified

INTERVIEWER RACE/ETHNICTY
1 = White
2 = Black or African-American
3 = Hispanic
4 = Asian or Asian-American
5 = Some other race
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

Form Split
1 = Form 1
2 = Form 2

Q.1 All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today?
1 = Satisfied
2 = Dissatisfied
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.2 Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President?
1 = Approve
2 = Disapprove
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.2a Do you [approve/disapprove] very strongly, or not so strongly?
1 = Very strongly
2 = Not so strongly
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

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?
1 = Approve
2 = Disapprove
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

THOUGHT How much thought have you given to the coming November election . . . Quite a lot or only a little?
1 = Quite a lot
2 = Some (VOL.)
3 = Only a little
4 = None (VOL.)
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

REGIST Are you NOW registered to vote in your precinct or election district or haven't you been able to register so far?
1 = Yes, registered
2 = No, not registered
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

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?
1 = Absolutely certain
2 = Chance registration has lapsed
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

PRECINCT Have you ever voted in your precinct or election district?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.6F1 Would you say you follow what’s going on in government and public affairs [READ]?
1 = Most of the time
2 = Some of the time
3 = Only now and then [OR]
4 = Hardly at all
9 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] Don’t know/Refused

Q.7F2 Would you say you follow what’s going on in government and public affairs [READ]?
1 = Most of the time
2 = Some of the time
3 = Only now and then
4 = Hardly at all
9 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] Don’t know/Refused

OFTVOTE How often would you say you vote... [READ]?
1 = Always
2 = Nearly always
3 = Part of the time [OR]
4 = Seldom
5 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] Never vote
6 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] Other response
9 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] Don't know/Refused

Congressional trial heat combined with leaners
1 = Rep/lean Rep
2 = Dem/lean Dem
3 = Other-lean other (VOL.)
9 = DK-no lean (VOL.)

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?
1 = Republican Party’s candidate
2 = Democratic Party’s candidate
3 = Other (VOL.)
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

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?
1 = Republican Party’s candidate
2 = Democratic Party’s candidate
3 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] Other
9 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] Don’t know/Refused

PLANTO1 Do you yourself plan to vote in the election this November, or not?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Don't know (VOL.)

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?
11 = Don't know

Q.13 Would you like to see your representative in Congress be re-elected in the next congressional election, or not?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Representative is not running or has lost in primary (VOL.)
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

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?
1 = Yes, will be a factor
2 = No, will not
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

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?
1 = For Obama
2 = Against Obama
3 = Obama not much of a factor
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.26a Is your overall opinion of - The Republican Party - very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly UNfavorable, or very unfavorable?
1 = Very favorable
2 = Mostly favorable
3 = Mostly unfavorable
4 = Very unfavorable
5 = Never heard of (VOL.)
8 = Can't rate (VOL.)
9 = Refused (VOL.)

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?
1 = Basically content
2 = Frustrated
3 = Angry
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

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?
1 = Just about always
2 = Most of the time
3 = Only some of the time
4 = Never (VOL.)
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

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
1 = Statement #1
2 = Statement #2
3 = Neither/both equally (VOL.)
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.31 If you had to choose, would you rather have a smaller government providing fewer services, or a bigger government providing more services?
1 = Smaller government, fewer services
2 = Bigger government, more services
3 = Depends (VOL.)
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

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?
1 = Most people can be trusted
2 = Can’t be too careful
3 = Other/Depends (VOL.)
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.33a (First,) which party do you think is better described by the phrase - Can better manage the federal government?
1 = Republican Party
2 = Democratic Party
3 = Both equally (VOL.)
4 = Neither (VOL.)
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

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
1 = Republican Party
2 = Democratic Party
3 = Both equally (VOL.)
4 = Neither (VOL.)
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

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
1 = Better border security and stronger enforcement of our immig
2 = Creating a way for illegal immigrants already here to become
3 = Should BOTH be given equal priority
4 = None of these (VOL.)
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.39 What do you think is more important – to protect the right of Americans to own guns, OR to control gun ownership?
1 = Protect the right of Americans to own guns
2 = Control gun ownership
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.40 Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally?
1 = Strongly favor
2 = Favor
3 = Oppose
4 = Strongly oppose
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.44 Since taking office, have Barack Obama’s economic policies made economic conditions better, worse, or not had an effect so far?
1 = Better
2 = Worse
3 = No effect so far
8 = Too soon/early to tell (VOL.)
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.46 Do you think the U.S. made the right decision or the wrong decision in using military force in Afghanistan?
1 = Right decision
2 = Wrong decision
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.53 How would you rate economic conditions in this country today… as excellent, good, only fair, or poor?
1 = Excellent
2 = Good
3 = Only fair
4 = Poor
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.54 Which of these best describes your opinion: [READ; READ CATEGORIES IN REVERSE ORDER FOR HALF THE SAMPLE]?
1 = The economy is now recovering [OR]
2 = The economy is not yet recovering but will recover soon [OR]
3 = It will be a long time before the economy recovers
9 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] Don’t know/Refused

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?
1 = Excellent shape
2 = Good shape
3 = Only fair shape
4 = Poor shape
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.56 Which of the following national economic issues worries you most? [READ AND RANDOMIZE]
1 = Problems in the financial and housing markets
2 = The federal budget deficit
3 = Rising prices [OR]
4 = The job situation
7 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] Other
8 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] None / not worried about any
9 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] Don’t know/Refused

PARTY In politics TODAY, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or independent?
1 = Republican
2 = Democrat
3 = Independent
4 = No preference (VOL.)
5 = Other party (VOL.)
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

PARTYSTR Do you consider yourself a STRONG [Republican/Democrat] or NOT a strong [Republican/Democrat]?
1 = Strong
2 = Not strong
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

PARTYLN As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or more to the Democratic Party?
1 = Republican
2 = Democrat
9 = Other/Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

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]?
1 = Major reason
2 = Minor reason
3 = Not a reason
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.71 When you were growing up, did your parents usually vote for [RANDOMIZE: Republicans or Democrats]?
1 = Republicans
2 = Democrats
3 = Both/Split ticket (VOL.)
4 = Didn’t vote/Not eligible (VOL.)
5 = Other response (VOL.)
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

Q.72 When you were growing up, how much did your family talk about government and politics at home [READ]?
1 = A great deal
2 = A fair amount
3 = Just some [OR]
4 = Very little
5 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] None
9 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] Don’t know/Refused

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]
1 = A lot
2 = A little [OR]
3 = Nothing at all
9 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] Don’t know/Refused

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?
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree
5 = No opinion either way
9 = Refused (VOL.)

SEX. [ENTER RESPONDENT'S SEX:]
1 = Male
2 = Female

AGE. What is your age?
97 = 97 or older
99 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

Recoded age
1 = 18-24
2 = 25-34
3 = 35-44
4 = 45-54
5 = 55-64
6 = 65+
9 = DK/Ref

Recoded age for banner
1 = 18-29
2 = 30-49
3 = 50-64
4 = 65+
9 = REF

EDUC. What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? [DO NOT READ]
1 = None, or grade 1-8
2 = High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)
3 = High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)
4 = Technical, trade, or vocational school AFTER high school
5 = Some college, associate degree, no 4-year degree
6 = College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)
7 = Post-graduate training or professional schooling after colle
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

Recoded education
1 = LT HS
2 = HS grad
3 = Some coll
4 = Coll+
9 = DK/Ref

Hispanic questions combined
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Don't know/Refused

RACE1. (FIRST MENTION) Which of the following describes your race? You can select as many as apply.
1 = White
2 = Black or African-American
3 = Asian or Asian-American
4 = Some other race
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

Combining Race
1 = White
2 = Black
3 = Asian
4 = Mixed Race
5 = Some other race
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

Race/Ethnicity
1 = White, non-Hisp
2 = Black, non-Hisp
3 = Hispanic
4 = Other
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

MARITAL. Are you currently married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married?
1 = Married
2 = Living with a partner
3 = Divorced
4 = Separated
5 = Widowed
6 = Never been married
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

EMPLOY. Are you now employed full-time, part-time or not employed?
1 = Full-time
2 = Part-time
3 = Not employed
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

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?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)

HH1 How many people, including yourself, live in your household?
99 = Don’t know/Refused

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?
1 = Protestant (Baptist, Methodist, Non-denominational, Lutheran
2 = Roman Catholic (Catholic)
3 = Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/LDS)
4 = Orthodox (Greek, Russian, or some other orthodox church)
5 = Jewish (Judaism)
6 = Muslim (Islam)
7 = Buddhist
8 = Hindu
9 = Atheist (do not believe in God)
10 = Agnostic (not sure if there is a God)
11 = Something else (VOL/SPECIFY)
12 = Nothing in particular
13 = Christian (VOL.)
14 = Unitarian (Universalist) (VOL.)
99 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

BORN. Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not?
1 = Yes, would
2 = No, would not
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

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?
1 = More than once a week
2 = Once a week
3 = Once or twice a month
4 = A few times a year
5 = Seldom
6 = Never
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

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]
1 = Less than $10,000
2 = 10 to under $20,000
3 = 20 to under $30,000
4 = 30 to under $40,000
5 = 40 to under $50,000
6 = 50 to under $75,000
7 = 75 to under $100,000
8 = 100 to under $150,000
9 = $150,000 or more
10 = Don't know/Refused (VOL)

IDEO In general, would you describe your political views as... [READ]
1 = Very conservative
2 = Conservative
3 = Moderate
4 = Liberal [OR]
5 = Very liberal
9 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] Don't know/Refused

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?
1 = Voted
2 = Did not vote (includes too young to vote)
8 = Don't remember if voted (VOL.)
9 = Refused (VOL.)

PVOTE08B Did you vote for Obama, McCain or someone else?
1 = Obama
2 = McCain
3 = Other candidate
4 = Don’t remember which candidate (VOL.)
9 = Refused (VOL.)

BIRTH_HISP Were you born on the island of Puerto Rico, in the United States, or in another country?
1 = Puerto Rico
2 = U.S.
3 = Another country
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

L1. Now thinking about your telephone use… Do you have a working cell phone?
1 = Yes, have cell phone
2 = No, do not
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

L1a. Does anyone in your household have a working cell phone?
1 = Yes, someone in household has cell phone
2 = No
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

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?
1 = Yes home telephone
2 = No, home telephone
9 = Don't know/Refused (VOL.)

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]?
1 = All or almost all calls on a cell phone
2 = Some on a cell phone and some on a regular home phone
3 = All or almost all calls on a regular home phone
9 = [VOL. DO NOT READ] Don’t know/Refused

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?
1 = [ENTER FULL NAME] – INTERVIEWER: PLEASE VERIFY SPELLING
2 = [ENTER MAILING ADDRESS]
3 = [City]
4 = [State]
5 = CONFIRM ZIP from above
9 = (VOL.) Respondent does not want the money

Household phone use
1 = LLO
2 = Dual/few, some cell
3 = Dual/most cell
4 = CPO
5 = LL, DK if cell
6 = Cell, DK if LL

Independent RV typology groups
1 = Shadow Republicans
2 = Disaffected Republicans
3 = Doubting Democrats
4 = Shadow Democrats
5 = Disengaged