- Percentages are weighted by 156) WEIGHT; Total Ns reported are unweighted
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1703 12052.72 8090.92 - 2) Date of Interview (INTDATE)
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TOTAL % 17) March 17, 2004   22.9 18) March 18, 2004   29.1 19) March 19, 2004   19.4 20) March 20, 2004   16.3 21) March 21, 2004   12.3 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 3) Area (AREA)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1703 586.72 233.55 - 4) Interviewer ID (INTID)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1703 3001956.13 1133.96 - 5) Time Zone (TIMEZONE)
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TOTAL % 1) Eastern   50.7 2) Central   29.2 3) Mountain   4.3 4) Pacific   15.8 Missing 66 TOTAL 1637 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 6) Replicate (REPLICAT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1703 38.74 22.22 - 7) Phone Type (PHOTYP)
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TOTAL % 0) Unlisted   24.9 1) Listed   36.8 3) Protected   38.3 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 8) Census Region (C_REGION)
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TOTAL % 1) Northeast   19.5 2) Midwest   23.5 3) South   36.2 4) West   20.8 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 9) FIPS code for geographic area (FIPS)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1703 28766.82 15789.04 - 10) Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1703 24775.70 15564.53 - 11) Urban, Suburban, or Rural area (URBAN)
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TOTAL % 1) Urban   28.7 2) Suburban   49.2 3) Rural   22 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 12) Form (FORM)
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TOTAL % 1) Form 1   50 2) Form 2   50 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 13) Respondent's sex (SEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Male   48.1 2) Female   51.9 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 14) Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president? (BUSHAPRV)
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TOTAL % 1) Approve   45.9 2) Disapprove   46.7 9) Don't know/Refused   7.4 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 15) Now I will read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened to follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely: News about candidates for the 2004 presidential election (F_ELECT)
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TOTAL % 1) Very closely   34.8 2) Fairly closely   33.4 3) Not too closely   18.5 4) Not at all closely   13 9) Don't know/Refused   .3 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 16) Now I will read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened to follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely: News about the current situation in Iraq (F_IRAQ)
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TOTAL % 1) Very closely   46.7 2) Fairly closely   35.9 3) Not too closely   12.4 4) Not at all closely   4.5 9) Don't know/Refused   .5 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 17) Now I will read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened to follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely: The issue of gay and lesbian marriage (F_GAYMAR)
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TOTAL % 1) Very closely   29.4 2) Fairly closely   33.3 3) Not too closely   19.8 4) Not at all closely   16.8 9) Don't know/Refused   .8 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 18) Now I will read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened to follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely: Unrest and violence in Haiti (F_HAITI)
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TOTAL % 1) Very closely   15.6 2) Fairly closely   30.8 3) Not too closely   29.8 4) Not at all closely   22.7 9) Don't know/Refused   1.1 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 19) Now I will read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened to follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely: The terrorist bombings in Madrid, Spain (F_MADRID)
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TOTAL % 1) Very closely   34.1 2) Fairly closely   35.3 3) Not too closely   18 4) Not at all closely   12.1 9) Don't know/Refused   .6 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 20) Now I will read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened to follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely: The trial and conviction of Martha Stewart (F_MARTHA)
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TOTAL % 1) Very closely   17.6 2) Fairly closely   31.4 3) Not too closely   27.8 4) Not at all closely   22.7 9) Don't know/Refused   .4 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 21) Now I will read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened to follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely: The high price of gasoline these days (F_GAS)
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TOTAL % 1) Very closely   47.4 2) Fairly closely   26.8 3) Not too closely   14.2 4) Not at all closely   10.2 9) Don't know/Refused   1.5 Missing 864 TOTAL 839 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 22) Now I will read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened to follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely: The release of Mel Gibson's film 'The Passion of the Christ' (F_MEL_G)
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TOTAL % 1) Very closely   37.2 2) Fairly closely   28.7 3) Not too closely   18.4 4) Not at all closely   15.2 9) Don't know/Refused   .5 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 23) Have you seen the movie 'The Passion of the Christ', have you not yet seen it but plan to at some point, or don't you plan to see this movie? (PASSION)
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TOTAL % 1) Seen it   19.4 2) Plan to see it   48.6 3) Don't plan to see it   30.3 9) Don't know/Refused   1.8 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 24) How much thought have you given to the coming presidential election: quite a lot or only a little? (PRESELEC)
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TOTAL % 1) Quite a lot   56.2 2) Some   2.1 3) Little   38.4 4) None   3.2 9) Don't know/Refused   .2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 25) All in all, have you been hearing too much, too little, or about the right amount about the presidential campaign so far? (HEARELEC)
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TOTAL % 1) Too much   31.3 2) Too little   17.5 3) Right amount   48 9) Don't know/Refused   3.2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 26) [ASK ONLY IF FORM=1] Now, suppose the 2004 presidential election were being held today. If you had to choose between George W. Bush, the Republican, John Kerry, the Democrat, and Ralph Nader — who would you vote for? (VOTENOW1)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush, the Republican   40.8 2) John Kerry, the Democrat   44.6 3) Ralph Nader   4.1 4) Other candidate   1.3 9) Don't know   9.2 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 27) [ASK ONLY IF VOTENOW1= 4 'OTHER CANDIDATE' OR 9 'DON'T KNOW'] As of today, do you lean more to Bush, the Republican, Kerry, the Democrat or Nader? (LEANNOW1)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush, the Republican   14.5 2) John Kerry, the Democrat   25.4 3) Ralph Nader   4.6 4) Other candidate   6.9 9) Don't know   48.6 Missing 1621 TOTAL 82 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 28) [ASK ONLY IF FORM=1] Suppose there were only two major candidates for president and you had to choose between George W. Bush, the Republican, and John Kerry, the Democrat. Who would you vote for? (VOTENOW2)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush, the Republican   42.4 2) John Kerry, the Democrat   51.5 3) Other candidate   .8 9) Don't know/Refused   5.4 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 29) [ASK ONLY IF VOTENOW2= 3 'OTHER CANDIDATE' OR 9 'DON'T KNOW/REFUSED'] As of today, do you lean more to Bush, the Republican, or Kerry, the Democrat? (LEANNOW2)
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TOTAL % 1) Bush, the Republican   7.8 2) Kerry, the Democrat   14.7 3) Other candidate   15.7 9) Don't know/Refused   61.8 Missing 1652 TOTAL 51 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 30) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2] Now, suppose the 2004 presidential election were being held today. If you had to choose between George W. Bush, the Republican, and John Kerry, the Democrat— who would you vote for? (VOTENOW3)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush, the Republican   39.6 2) John Kerry, the Democrat   48.7 3) Other candidate   1.8 9) Don't know/Refused   10 Missing 864 TOTAL 839 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 31) [ASK ONLY IF VOTENOW3= 3 'OTHER CANDIDATE' OR 9 'DON'T KNOW/REFUSED'] As of today, do you lean more to Bush, the Republican, or Kerry, the Democrat? (LEANNOW3)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush, the Republican   11.9 2) John Kerry, the Democrat   25.3 3) Other candidate   4.1 9) Don't know/Refused   58.8 Missing 1605 TOTAL 98 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 32) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2] Now, suppose the candidates were George W. Bush, the Republican, John Kerry, the Democrat, and Ralph Nader — who would you vote for? (VOTENOW4)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush, the Republican   39.3 2) John Kerry, the Democrat   47.2 3) Ralph Nader   4.5 4) Other candidate   .9 9) Don't know   8.1 Missing 864 TOTAL 839 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 33) [ASK IF VOTENOW4= 4 'OTHER CANDIDATE' OR 9 'DON'T KNOW/REFUSED'] As of today, do you lean more to Bush, the Republican, Kerry, the Democrat, or Nader? (LEANNOW4)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush, the Republican   8.8 2) John Kerry, the Democrat   16.3 4) Other candidate   10.2 9) Don't know   64.6 Missing 1631 TOTAL 72 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 34) [ASK IF VOTENOW2= 2 OR LEANNOW2= 2 OR VOTENOW3= 2 OR LEANNOW3= 2] Would you say that your choice is more a vote FOR John Kerry or more a vote AGAINST George W. Bush? (WHYVOTE1)
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TOTAL % 1) For Kerry   38 2) Against Bush   57.4 9) Undecided   4.7 Missing 837 TOTAL 866 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 35) [ASK IF VOTENOW2= 1 OR LEANNOW2= 1 OR VOTENOW3= 1 OR LEANNOW3= 1] Would you say that your choice is more a vote FOR George W. Bush or more a vote AGAINST John Kerry? (WHYVOTE2)
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TOTAL % 1) For Bush   79.7 2) Against Kerry   16.4 9) Undecided   3.9 Missing 969 TOTAL 734 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 36) [ASK IF VOTENOW2=1 OR VOTENOW3=1 OR LEANNOW2=1, 3, 9 OR LEANNOW3=1, 3, 9] Do you think there is a chance that you might vote for John Kerry in November, or have you definitely decided not to vote for him? (CHAKERRY)
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TOTAL % 1) Chance might vote for him   27.2 2) Decided not to vote for him   64.6 9) Don't know/Refused   8.2 Missing 866 TOTAL 837 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 37) [ASK IF VOTENOW2=2 OR VOTENOW3=2 OR LEANNOW2=2, 3, 9 OR LEANNOW3=2, 3, 9] Do you think there is a chance that you might vote for George W. Bush in November, or have you definitely decided not to vote for him? (CHABUSH)
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TOTAL % 1) Chance might vote for him   19.7 2) Decided not to vote for him   74.6 9) Don't know/Refused   5.8 Missing 734 TOTAL 969 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 38) [ASK ALL] As far as making progress on the important issues facing the country, does it really matter who wins the 2004 presidential election, or will things be pretty much the same regardless of who is elected president? (PROGRESS)
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TOTAL % 1) Really matters who wins the 2004 presidential election   63 2) Things will pretty much be the same regardless of who is elected president   31.9 9) Don't know/Refused   5.1 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 39) What's your opinion of the presidential election campaign so far? Do you have a very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of the campaign? (OPCAMPGN)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   8.6 2) Mostly favorable   41.8 3) Mostly unfavorable   25.6 4) Very unfavorable   11.5 5) Neither/Mixed   4.6 9) Don't know/Refused   7.8 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 40) As I read a few pairs of opposite phrases, please tell me which one phrase you feel best describes the presidential election so far: Important or unimportant (DSCELEC1)
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TOTAL % 1) Important   81.4 2) Unimportant   17.4 3) Neither applies   .5 9) Don't know/Refused   .8 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 41) As I read a few pairs of opposite phrases, please tell me which one phrase you feel best describes the presidential election so far: Interesting or boring (DSCELEC2)
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TOTAL % 1) Interesting   48.8 2) Boring   47.9 3) Neither applies   1.6 9) Don't know/Refused   1.6 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 42) As I read a few pairs of opposite phrases, please tell me which one phrase you feel best describes the presidential election so far: Informative or not informative (DSCELEC3)
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TOTAL % 1) Informative   53.5 2) Not informative   41.7 3) Neither applies   1.5 9) Don't know/Refused   3.3 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 43) As I read a few pairs of opposite phrases, please tell me which one phrase you feel best describes the presidential election so far: Too long or not too long (DSCELEC4)
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TOTAL % 1) Too long   51.5 2) Not too long   43.9 3) Neither applies   1.3 9) Don't know/Refused   3.3 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 44) As I read a few pairs of opposite phrases, please tell me which one phrase you feel best describes the presidential election so far: Too negative or not too negative (DSCELEC5)
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TOTAL % 1) Too negative   47 2) Not too negative   46.8 3) Neither applies   1.6 9) Don't know/Refused   4.6 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 45) As I read a few pairs of opposite phrases, please tell me which one phrase you feel best describes the presidential election so far: Hard to follow or easy to follow (DSCELEC6)
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TOTAL % 1) Hard to follow   28.2 2) Easy to follow   68.3 3) Neither applies   1.4 9) Don't know/Refused   2.1 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 46) In the presidential campaign so far, do you think John Kerry has been too personally critical of George W. Bush, or not? (KRRYCRTC)
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TOTAL % 1) Too personally critical   45.7 2) Not too personally critical   45.1 9) Don't know/Refused   9.3 Missing 207 TOTAL 1496 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 47) In the presidential campaign so far, do you think George W. Bush has been too personally critical of John Kerry, or not? (BUSHCRTC)
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TOTAL % 1) Too personally critical   32.9 2) Not too personally critical   55.5 9) Don't know/Refused   11.5 Missing 183 TOTAL 1520 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 48) So far, have you seen any of Kerry's campaign commercials on TV, or not? (KRRYCOM1)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   58.3 2) No   40.9 9) Don't know/Refused   .8 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 49) [IF KRRYCOM1= 1 'YES'] Have you seen Kerry's commercials a lot, some or only once or twice? (KRRYCOM2)
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TOTAL % 1) A lot   23.4 2) Some   32.9 3) Only once or twice   43.3 9) Don't know/Refused   .4 Missing 709 TOTAL 994 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 50) So far, have you seen any of Bush's campaign commercials on TV, or not? (BUSHCOM1)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   61 2) No   38.5 9) Don't know/Refused   .5 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 51) [IF BUSHCOM1= 1 'YES'] Have you seen Bush's commercials a lot, some or only once or twice? (BUSHCOM2)
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TOTAL % 1) A lot   20.4 2) Some   30.6 3) Only once or twice   48.2 9) Don't know/Refused   .7 Missing 639 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 52) If '6' represents someone who is very liberal in politics and '1' represents someone who is very conservative, where on this scale of 6 to 1 would you rate George W. Bush? (BPOLVIEW)
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TOTAL % 1) Very conservative   24.1 2) 2   22.4 3) 3   18.6 4) 4   12 5) 5   6.7 6) Very liberal   8.6 8) Never heard of/Can't rate   1.6 9) Don't know/Refused   6 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 53) If '6' represents someone who is very liberal in politics and '1' represents someone who is very conservative, where on this scale of 6 to 1 would you rate John Kerry? (KPOLVIEW)
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TOTAL % 1) Very conservative   4 2) 2   4.4 3) 3   16 4) 4   28.1 5) 5   18.1 6) Very liberal   17.5 8) Never heard of/Can't rate   3.6 9) Don't know/Refused   8.3 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 54) If '6' represents someone who is very liberal in politics and '1' represents someone who is very conservative, where on this scale of 6 to 1 would you rate yourself? (POLVIEW)
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TOTAL % 1) Very conservative   11.2 2) 2   11 3) 3   28.3 4) 4   19.3 5) 5   12.9 6) Very liberal   11.1 8) Never heard of/Can't rate   .9 9) Don't know/Refused   5.3 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 55) All in all, what effect has George W. Bush had on politics and the way government works in Washington, has he made things better, made things worse, or hasn't he had much of an effect? (BUSHEFCT)
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TOTAL % 1) Made better   31.7 2) Made worse   39.2 3) Not much of an effect   22.8 9) Don't know/Refused   6.2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 56) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 1] As I read a list of phrases, tell me if you think each phrase better describes John Kerry or George W. Bush: Would use good judgment in a crisis (BSHKER1)
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TOTAL % 1) Kerry   36.9 2) Bush   48.1 3) Neither   3 4) Both equally   4.3 9) Don't know/Refused   7.7 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 57) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 1] As I read a list of phrases, tell me if you think each phrase better describes John Kerry or George W. Bush: Personally likable (BSHKER2)
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TOTAL % 1) Kerry   43.1 2) Bush   39.8 3) Neither   4.3 4) Both equally   7.3 9) Don't know/Refused   5.6 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 58) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 1] As I read a list of phrases, tell me if you think each phrase better describes John Kerry or George W. Bush: Honest and truthful (BSHKER3)
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TOTAL % 1) Kerry   36.8 2) Bush   35 3) Neither   16.2 4) Both equally   4.6 9) Don't know/Refused   7.5 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 59) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 1] As I read a list of phrases, tell me if you think each phrase better describes John Kerry or George W. Bush: Cares about people like me (BSHKER4)
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TOTAL % 1) Kerry   46.2 2) Bush   33.5 3) Neither   8.5 4) Both equally   4 9) Don't know/Refused   7.8 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 60) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 1] As I read a list of phrases, tell me if you think each phrase better describes John Kerry or George W. Bush: A strong leader (BSHKER5)
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TOTAL % 1) Kerry   32.4 2) Bush   52.7 3) Neither   3.8 4) Both equally   3.9 9) Don't know/Refused   7.1 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 61) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 1] As I read a list of phrases, tell me if you think each phrase better describes John Kerry or George W. Bush: Can get things done (BSHKER6)
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TOTAL % 1) Kerry   32.4 2) Bush   50.2 3) Neither   3.5 4) Both equally   4.4 9) Don't know/Refused   9.5 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 62) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 1] As I read a list of phrases, tell me if you think each phrase better describes John Kerry or George W. Bush: A typical politician (BSHKER7)
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TOTAL % 1) Kerry   38.1 2) Bush   38.4 3) Neither   1.3 4) Both equally   17.3 9) Don't know/Refused   4.9 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 63) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 1] As I read a list of phrases, tell me if you think each phrase better describes John Kerry or George W. Bush: Willing to take a stand, even if it's unpopular (BSHKER8)
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TOTAL % 1) Kerry   27.5 2) Bush   61.5 3) Neither   1.8 4) Both equally   5.1 9) Don't know/Refused   4.2 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 64) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 1] As I read a list of phrases, tell me if you think each phrase better describes John Kerry or George W. Bush: Is down to earth (BSHKER9)
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TOTAL % 1) Kerry   41.7 2) Bush   42.5 3) Neither   4.3 4) Both equally   5.5 9) Don't know/Refused   6 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 65) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2] Regardless of who you support, which one of the presidential candidates — George W. Bush or John Kerry — do you think would do the best job of improving economic conditions? (BESTJOB1)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush   36 2) John Kerry   51.4 3) Neither   3 9) Don't know/Refused   9.6 Missing 864 TOTAL 839 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 66) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2] Regardless of who you support, which one of the presidential candidates — George W. Bush or John Kerry — do you think would do the best job of improving the health care system? (BESTJOB2)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush   29 2) John Kerry   56.1 3) Neither   4.3 9) Don't know/Refused   10.5 Missing 864 TOTAL 839 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 67) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2] Regardless of who you support, which one of the presidential candidates — George W. Bush or John Kerry — do you think would do the best job of improving education? (BESTJOB3)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush   36.6 2) John Kerry   50.7 3) Neither   3.3 9) Don't know/Refused   9.4 Missing 864 TOTAL 839 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 68) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2] Regardless of who you support, which one of the presidential candidates — George W. Bush or John Kerry — do you think would do the best job of improving the job situation? (BESTJOB4)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush   29.8 2) John Kerry   55.1 3) Neither   4.9 9) Don't know/Refused   10.1 Missing 864 TOTAL 839 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 69) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2] Regardless of who you support, which one of the presidential candidates — George W. Bush or John Kerry — do you think would do the best job of making wise decisions about U.S. trade policies? (BESTJOB5)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush   38 2) John Kerry   46.4 3) Neither   2.9 9) Don't know/Refused   12.8 Missing 864 TOTAL 839 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 70) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2] Regardless of who you support, which one of the presidential candidates — George W. Bush or John Kerry — do you think would do the best job of making wise decisions about what to do in Iraq? (BESTJOB6)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush   48.7 2) John Kerry   41.9 3) Neither   2.6 9) Don't know/Refused   6.9 Missing 864 TOTAL 839 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 71) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2] Regardless of who you support, which one of the presidential candidates — George W. Bush or John Kerry — do you think would do the best job of defending the country from future terrorist attacks? (BESTJOB7)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush   58.9 2) John Kerry   29.3 3) Neither   3.9 9) Don't know/Refused   7.9 Missing 864 TOTAL 839 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 72) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2] Regardless of who you support, which one of the presidential candidates — George W. Bush or John Kerry — do you think would do the best job of making wise decisions about foreign policy? (BESTJOB8)
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TOTAL % 1) George W. Bush   44.5 2) John Kerry   43 3) Neither   2.9 9) Don't know/Refused   9.7 Missing 864 TOTAL 839 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 73) Now thinking about Iraq… Do you think the U.S. made the right decision or the wrong decision in using military force against Iraq? (IRAQDCSN)
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TOTAL % 1) Right decision   54.7 2) Wrong decision   38.8 9) Don't know/Refused   6.5 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 74) How well is the U.S. military effort in Iraq going? (IRAQEFFT)
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TOTAL % 1) Very well   16.2 2) Fairly well   44.5 3) Not too well   25.8 4) Not at all well   11.1 9) Don't know/Refused   2.4 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 75) Do you think the war in Iraq has helped the war on terrorism, or has it hurt the war on terrorism? (HELPTERR)
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TOTAL % 1) Helped   50 2) Hurt   37.1 3) No effect   4.9 9) Don't know/Refused   8 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about War in Iraq, Attitudes about ]
- 76) How worried are you that there will soon be another terrorist attack in the United States? (WRRYTERR)
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TOTAL % 1) Very worried   20.4 2) Somewhat worried   41.4 3) Not too worried   25.2 4) Not at all worried   12.2 9) Don't know/Refused   .8 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 77) On a different subject… Do you use a computer at your workplace, at school, at home or anywhere else on at least an occasional basis? (COMPUSE)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   74.8 2) No   25 9) Don't know   .2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 78) Do you ever go online to access the Internet or World Wide Web or to send and receive email? (WEBACCSS)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   67.6 2) No   32.3 9) Don't know/Refused   .1 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 79) [ASK ONLY IF WEBACCSS= 1 'YES'] Do you go online from home? [IF YES, ASK:] 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? (WEB_HOME)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, dial-up standard telephone line   46.1 2) Yes, high-speed connection   38.2 3) Yes, other/don't know   1.3 4) No, does not go online from home   14.1 9) Don't know/Refused   .3 Missing 522 TOTAL 1181 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 80) [ASK ONLY IF WEBACCSS= 1 'YES'] Do you go online from work? [IF YES, ASK:] Do you happen to know what kind of Internet connection you have at work, a high-speed connection or dial-up connection through a modem? (WEB_WORK)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, High speed connection   39.7 2) Yes, Dial-up modem   7 3) Yes, other/don't know   3.2 4) No, does not go online from work   48.9 9) Don't know/Refused   1.3 Missing 522 TOTAL 1181 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 81) [ASK ONLY IF WEBACCSS= 1 'YES'] Have you gone online to get news or information about the 2004 elections? [IF YES, ASK:] How often do you go online to get news about the elections: More than once a day, every day, three-to-five days per week, one-to-two days per week, or less often? (WEB_ELEC)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, more than once a day   2.9 2) Yes, every day   5.8 3) Yes, 3-5 days per week   5 4) Yes, 1-2 days per week   8.5 5) Yes, less often   7.7 6) No/never   70 9) Don't know/Refused   0 Missing 522 TOTAL 1181 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 82) [ASK ONLY IF WEB_ELEC = 1, 2, 3, or 4] Which of the following comes closest to describing why you go online to get news and information about the 2004 elections? (WEB_WHY)
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TOTAL % 1) Because you can get more in-depth information on the Web   7.7 2) Because getting information online is more convenient for you   36.8 3) Because you can get information from a wider range of viewpoints on the Web   49.3 4) Some other reason (Specify)   5.3 9) Don't know/Refused   1 Missing 1422 TOTAL 281 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 83) [ASK ONLY IF WEBACCSS= 1 'YES'] Do you ever come across campaign news when you may have been going online for a different purpose? (CAMPNEWS)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   52.4 2) No   47.3 9) Don't know/Refused   .4 Missing 522 TOTAL 1181 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 84) [ASK ONLY IF WEBACCSS= 1 'YES'] Have you sent or received e-mails about the candidates or campaigns, either with personal acquaintances or from groups or political organizations? (CAMP_EMA)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   22.8 2) No   77 9) Don't know/Refused   .3 Missing 522 TOTAL 1181 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 85) [ASK ONLY IF WEBACCSS= 1 'YES'] Have you participated in any other campaign-related activities using the Internet, such as reading discussion groups, signing petitions, or donating money? (CAMP_OTH)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   12.1 2) No   87.8 9) Don't know/Refused   .1 Missing 522 TOTAL 1181 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Political Involvement, Extent of ]
- 86) [ASK ONLY IF WEBELEC = 1-5 OR CAMP_EMA= 1 'YES' OR CAMP_OTH= 1 'YES] When you go online to get information about the elections, do you ever do any of the following things? First, do you ever: Participate in on-line discussions, blogs or 'chat' groups about the elections (W_CHAT)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   8.8 2) No   90.7 9) Don't know/Refused   .5 Missing 1169 TOTAL 534 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 87) [ASK ONLY IF WEBELEC = 1-5 OR CAMP_EMA= 1 'YES' OR CAMP_OTH= 1 'YES] When you go online to get information about the ELECTIONS, do you ever do any of the following things? Do you ever: Look for more information about candidates' positions on the issues? (W_INFO)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   55.3 2) No   44.7 Missing 1169 TOTAL 534 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 88) [ASK ONLY IF WEBELEC = 1-5 OR CAMP_EMA= 1 'YES' OR CAMP_OTH= 1 'YES] When you go online to get information about the ELECTIONS, do you ever do any of the following things? Do you ever: Find out about campaign organizations or activities in your area? (W_ORGANZ)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   28 2) No   72 Missing 1169 TOTAL 534 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 89) [ASK ONLY IF WEBELEC = 1-5 OR CAMP_EMA= 1 'YES' OR CAMP_OTH= 1 'YES] When you go online to get information about the ELECTIONS, do you ever do any of the following things? First, do you ever: Visit any of the candidates' campaign websites? (W_SITES1)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   24.5 2) No   75.5 Missing 1169 TOTAL 534 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 90) [ASK ONLY IF WEBELEC = 1-5 OR CAMP_EMA= 1 'YES' OR CAMP_OTH= 1 'YES] When you go online to get information about the ELECTIONS, do you ever do any of the following things? First, do you ever: Visit websites set up by groups or organizations that promote candidates or positions? (W_SITES2)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   27.5 2) No   71.9 9) Don't know/Refused   .6 Missing 1169 TOTAL 534 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 91) On a different subject… How much, if anything, have you heard about the deployment of U.S. military forces to Haiti: a lot, a little, or nothing at all? (USHAITI)
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TOTAL % 1) A lot   17 2) A little   60.2 3) Nothing at all   22.2 9) Don't know/Refused   .6 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 92) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose using American military force to maintain order in Haiti? (HAITIMIL)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   7.1 2) Favor   35.4 3) Oppose   33.1 4) Strongly oppose   11.6 9) Don't know/Refused   12.8 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 93) And thinking about trade for a moment… In general, do you think that free trade agreements like NAFTA, and the World Trade Organization, have been a good thing or a bad thing for the United States? (FR_TRADE)
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TOTAL % 1) Good thing   43.7 2) Bad thing   37.6 9) Don't know/Refused   18.7 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 94) In deciding U.S. policies about trading with other countries, how much priority should be given to each of the following: First: protecting the jobs of American workers. Do you think this should have top priority, some priority or no priority at all in deciding U.S. trade policy? (TRADE_1)
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TOTAL % 1) Top priority   79.3 2) Some priority   17.8 3) No priority at all   1.7 9) Don't know/Refused   1.2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 95) In deciding U.S. policies about trading with other countries, how much priority should be given to each of the following: Promoting and defending human and worker rights in other countries. Do you think this should have top priority, some priority or no priority at all in deciding U.S. trade policy? (TRADE_2)
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TOTAL % 1) Top priority   31.7 2) Some priority   50.4 3) No priority at all   14.3 9) Don't know/Refused   3.6 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 96) In deciding U.S. policies about trading with other countries, how much priority should be given to each of the following: Protecting the global environment. Do you think this should have top priority, some priority or no priority at all in deciding U.S. trade policy? (TRADE_3)
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TOTAL % 1) Top priority   58.1 2) Some priority   36 3) No priority at all   3.8 9) Don't know/Refused   2.1 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Government/Legislation ]
- 97) In deciding U.S. policies about trading with other countries, how much priority should be given to each of the following: Keeping the American economy growing. Do you think this should have top priority, some priority or no priority at all in deciding U.S. trade policy? (TRADE_4)
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TOTAL % 1) Top priority   79.7 2) Some priority   17.4 3) No priority at all   1.7 9) Don't know/Refused   1.3 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 98) In deciding U.S. policies about trading with other countries, how much priority should be given to each of the following: Making sure that products are available in the U.S. at affordable prices. Do you think this should have top priority, some priority or no priority at all in deciding U.S. trade policy? (TRADE_5)
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TOTAL % 1) Top priority   61.7 2) Some priority   32.6 3) No priority at all   4 9) Don't know/Refused   1.7 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 99) On another subject… 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? (CONT_GOV)
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TOTAL % 1) Basically content   31.8 2) Frustrated   51.6 3) Angry   13 9) Don't know/Refused   3.6 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 100) 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? (TRUSTGOV)
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TOTAL % 1) Just about always   3.9 2) Most of the time   32.4 3) Only some of the time   58.6 4) Never   3.9 9) Don't know/Refused   1.2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 101) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 1] How would you feel if you heard that someone had claimed government benefits they were not entitled to? Would you be very upset, just annoyed, would you approve, or wouldn't you care? (YOUFEEL1)
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TOTAL % 1) Very upset   59 2) Just annoyed   34 3) Would approve   .9 4) Wouldn't care   5.3 9) Don't know/Refused   .8 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 102) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 1] How would you feel if you heard that someone had gotten out of jury duty? Would you be very upset, just annoyed, would you approve, or wouldn't you care? (YOUFEEL2)
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TOTAL % 1) Very upset   10.2 2) Just annoyed   26.2 3) Would approve   6.4 4) Wouldn't care   48.3 9) Don't know/Refused   8.9 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 103) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 1] How would you feel if you heard that someone had not paid all the income taxes they owed? Would you be very upset, just annoyed, would you approve, or wouldn't you care? (YOUFEEL3)
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TOTAL % 1) Very upset   39.8 2) Just annoyed   41.7 3) Would approve   .7 4) Wouldn't care   15.7 9) Don't know/Refused   2 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 104) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2] How would you feel if you heard that someone had not paid all the income taxes they owed? Would you be very upset, just annoyed, would you approve, or wouldn't you care? (YOUFEEL4)
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TOTAL % 1) Very upset   40.9 2) Just annoyed   37.5 3) Would approve   1 4) Wouldn't care   18 9) Don't know/Refused   2.5 Missing 864 TOTAL 839 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 105) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2] How would you feel if you heard that someone had avoided the military draft? Would you be very upset, just annoyed, would you approve, or wouldn't you care? (YOUFEEL5)
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TOTAL % 1) Very upset   27.8 2) Just annoyed   35.1 3) Would approve   6.2 4) Wouldn't care   25.7 9) Don't know/Refused   5.2 Missing 864 TOTAL 839 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 106) [ASK ALL RESPONDENTS] In recent years, President Bush and Congress have made two major cuts in federal income tax rates. Do you approve or disapprove of these tax cuts? (TAXCUT1)
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TOTAL % 1) Approve   53.2 2) Disapprove   37.8 9) Don't know/Refused   9 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 107) Regardless of whether you favor or oppose the tax cuts, from what you know did the tax cuts significantly reduce the taxes you yourself pay or not? (TAXCUT2A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   20.9 2) No   70.7 9) Don't know   8.4 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 108) Regardless of whether you favor or oppose the tax cuts, from what you know did the tax cuts boost the economy and create jobs or not? (TAXCUT2B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   27.4 2) No   60.5 9) Don't know   12.1 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 109) Regardless of whether you favor or oppose the tax cuts, from what you know did the tax cuts force the government to reduce domestic spending or not? (TAXCUT2C)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   28.1 2) No   47.5 9) Don't know   24.4 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 110) Regardless of whether you favor or oppose the tax cuts, from what you know did the tax cuts increase the federal budget deficit or not? (TAXCUT2D)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   50.4 2) No   27.3 9) Don't know   22.2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 111) On a completely different subject… Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally? (GAYMAR1)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   10 2) Favor   21.6 3) Oppose   23.6 4) Strongly oppose   35.6 9) Don't know/Refused   9.2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 112) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gay and lesbian couples to enter into legal agreements with each other that would give them many of the same rights as married couples? (GAYRGHTS)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   16.4 2) Favor   32.8 3) Oppose   17.8 4) Strongly oppose   25.6 9) Don't know/Refused   7.4 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 113) [ASK ONLY IF GAYMAR1= 3 or 4 ] There has been a proposal to change the U.S. Constitution to ban gay marriage. Do you think amending the Constitution to ban gay marriage is a good idea, or a bad idea? (GAYMAR2)
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TOTAL % 1) Good idea/favor Constitutional amendment   61.1 2) Bad idea/oppose Constitutional amendment   34.7 9) Don't know/Refused   4.3 Missing 690 TOTAL 1013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 114) [ASK ONLY IF GAYMAR2= 2 'BAD IDEA'] Why do you think the Constitution should NOT be amended to ban gay marriage? [OPEN ENDED QUESTION; SEE VARIABLE AT END NAMED GAYMAR3B] (GAYMAR3)
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TOTAL % 1) Answer given   91.3 9) Don't know/Refused   8.7 Missing 1340 TOTAL 363 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 115) [ASK ALL:] Now, a few questions about your religious affiliation… What is your religious preference — Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Mormon, or an orthodox church such as the Greek or Russian Orthodox Church? (RELPREF)
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TOTAL % 1) Protestant (include Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecostal, Jehovah's Witness, Church of Christ, etc.)   56.2 2) Roman Catholic   25.3 3) Jewish   1.4 4) Mormon (include Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)   1.6 5) Orthodox Church (Greek or Russian)   .6 6) Islam/Muslim   .3 7) Other religion (Specify)   2.5 8) No religion, not a believer, atheist, agnostic   9.6 9) Don't know/Refused   2.5 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Denomination, Affiliation to ]
- 116) [ASK ONLY IF RELPREF= 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, or 9] Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? (BORNAGN)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, would   43 2) No, would not   52 9) Don't know/Refused   5 Missing 188 TOTAL 1515 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religious Conversion Experiences, Occurrence of ]
- 117) [ASK ALL:] 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)
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TOTAL % 1) More than once a week   12.8 2) Once a week   24.4 3) Once or twice a month   15.1 4) A few times a year   20.6 5) Seldom   15.3 6) Never   10.9 9) Don't know/Refused   .9 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Attendance, Frequency of ]
- 118) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 1] Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? (BIBLE1)
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TOTAL % 1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word.   40.2 2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word.   40.9 3) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God.   14 4) Other   1.3 9) Don't know/Refused   3.5 Missing 839 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Bible, View of ]
- 119) [ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2] Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? (BIBLE2)
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TOTAL % 1) The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God.   11.6 2) The Bible is the word of God, but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word.   43.3 3) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word.   38.9 4) Other   1.2 9) Don't know/Refused   5 Missing 864 TOTAL 839 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Bible, View of ]
- 120) [ASK ALL:] Do you believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross, or not? (JESUSDIE)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   91.5 2) No   4.4 9) Don't know/Refused   4.1 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Jesus, Nature of ]
- 121) Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead, or not? (ROSEDEAD)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   82.9 2) No   11.2 9) Don't know/Refused   5.9 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Jesus, Nature of ]
- 122) Do you feel the Jews were responsible for Christ's death or not? (JEWSRESP)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   26.4 2) No   60 9) Don't know/Refused   13.6 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Jews, View of ]
- 123) Now, just a few questions for statistical purposes only… What is your age? (AGE)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1703 46.29 18.40 - 124) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (EDUC)
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TOTAL % 1) None, or grade 1-8   2.9 2) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)   11.3 3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)   31.4 4) Business, Technical, or vocational school after high school   4.4 5) Some college, no 4-year degree   23.5 6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree)   15.5 7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school)   10.7 9) Don't know/Refused   .2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 125) Are you, yourself, of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? (HISP)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   10.4 2) No   89.2 9) Don't know/Refused   .5 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 126) (IF RESPONDENT ANSWERED 1 'HISPANIC' IN HISP, ASK: are you white Hispanic, black Hispanic, or some other race? IF NON-HISPANIC ASK:) What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, or some other race? (RACE)
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TOTAL % 1) White/White Hispanic   79.7 2) Black/Black Hispanic   11.6 3) Asian   2.1 4) Other or mixed race   5.4 9) Don't know/Refused   1.1 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 127) Are you married, divorced, separated, widowed, or never been married? (MARITAL)
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TOTAL % 1) Married   52 2) Divorced   13.8 3) Separated   3.3 4) Widowed   8.4 5) Never been married   22.2 9) Don't know/Refused   .4 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 128) Are you the parent or guardian of any children under 18 now living in your household? (PARENT)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   38.3 2) No   61.5 9) Don't know/Refused   .2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 129) Last year, that is in 2003, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (INCOME)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than $10,000   8.1 2) $10,000 to under $20,000   10.9 3) $20,000 to under $30,000   13.2 4) $30,000 to under $40,000   11.3 5) $40,000 to under $50,000   9.3 6) $50,000 to under $75,000   15 7) $75,000 to under $100,000   9.1 8) $100 to under $150,000   6.7 9) $150,000 or more   4.6 10) Don't know/Refused   11.8 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 130) 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, registered   76.6 2) No, not registered   22.7 9) Don't know/Refused   .7 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 131) [ASK ONLY IF REGIST= 1 'YES'] Are you absolutely certain you are registered to vote, or is there a chance your registration has lapsed because you moved or for some other reason? (REGICERT)
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TOTAL % 1) Absolutely certain   94.6 2) Chance registration has lapsed   4.6 9) Don't know/Refused   .8 Missing 330 TOTAL 1373 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 132) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat or Independent? (PARTY)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican   27.1 2) Democrat   34.6 3) Independent   31.9 4) No Preference   3.8 5) Other   .1 9) Don't know/Refused   2.4 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 133) [ASK ONLY IF PARTY= 3 'INDEPENDENT' OR 4 'NO PREFERENCE' OR 5 'OTHER' OR 9 'DON'T KNOW/REFUSED'] As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or more to the Democratic Party? (PARTY2)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican   29.3 2) Democrat   43 9) Other/Don't know/Refused   27.7 Missing 1061 TOTAL 642 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 134) In general, would you describe your political views as: Very conservative, conservative, moderate, liberal, or very liberal (POLVIEW2)
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TOTAL % 1) Very conservative   6.5 2) Conservative   28.3 3) Moderate   41.3 4) Liberal   15.3 5) Very liberal   5.1 9) Don't know/Refused   3.4 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 135) In the 2000 presidential election, did things come up which kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? [IF VOTED, ASK:] Did you vote for Gore, Bush, Nader or Buchanan? (PVOTE00)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, Gore   29.7 2) Yes, Bush   31.9 3) Yes, Nader   1.3 4) Yes, Buchanan   1 5) Yes, other candidate   1.3 6) Yes, don't remember which candidate   1.3 7) No, didn't vote/Too young   30.9 8) Don't remember if voted   .6 9) Refused   2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 136) How often would you say you vote: Always, nearly always, part of the time, or seldom (OFTVOTE)
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TOTAL % 1) Always   42.1 2) Nearly always   25.7 3) Part of the time   11.5 4) Seldom   12.4 5) Never vote   7.4 6) Other response   .5 9) Don't know/Refused   .4 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 137) Do you own or rent your home? (OWNRENT)
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TOTAL % 1) Own   65.9 2) Rent   29.3 3) Other arrangement   4.1 9) Don't know/Refused   .7 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 138) Are you now employed full-time, part-time or not employed? (EMPLOY)
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TOTAL % 1) Full-time   50.9 2) Part-time   12 3) Not employed   36.8 9) Don't know/Refused   .3 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 139) [ASK ONLY IF MARITAL=1 'MARRIED'] Is your spouse now employed full-time, part-time or not employed? (EMPLOYSP)
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TOTAL % 1) Full-time   59.2 2) Part-time   8.5 3) Not employed   32 9) Don't know/Refused   .2 Missing 784 TOTAL 919 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 140) Are you yourself [IF RESPONDENT IS MARRIED ADD 'or is your husband/wife'] a veteran of the armed services? (VETERAN)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, respondent   13.4 2) Yes, spouse   6.9 3) Yes, both   .7 4) Yes, respondent still active/in the reserves   .4 5) Yes, spouse still active/in the reserves   .2 6) Yes, both still active/in the reserves   .1 7) No   78.2 9) Don't know/Refused   .2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 141) Are you (IF RESPONDENT IS MARRIED ADD 'or is your spouse') a member of a labor union? (LABUNION)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, respondent is   7.3 2) Yes, spouse is   3.8 3) Yes, both   1.6 4) No, Neither are   86.9 9) Don't know/Refused   .4 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 142) Which of the following best describes the place where you now live: a large city, a suburb near a large city, a small city or town, or a rural area? (CITYSIZE)
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TOTAL % 1) A large city   21.4 2) A suburb near a large city   22.7 3) A small city or town   35.8 4) A rural area   19.2 9) Don't know/Refused   1 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 143) What is your zipcode? (ZIPCODE)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1703 50671.67 30044.82 - 144) [Those who responded 'Other' to variable named RELPREF: 'A few questions about your religious affiliation… What is your religious preference — Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Mormon, or an orthodox church such as the Greek or Russian Orthodox Church?'] (RELOTH)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 39 - 145) [Open-ended responses to variable named GAYMAR3: 'Why do you think the Constitution should NOT be amended to ban gay marriage?'] (GAYMAR3B)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 345 - 146) [Categorized open-ended responses to GAYMAR3: 'Why do you think the Constitution should NOT be amended to ban gay marriage?'] (GAYMAR3C)
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TOTAL % 1) Let the states handle it / Other ways to address   9.7 2) Gay marriage is not a Constitutional issue   6.5 4) Trivial / Not that important / Other priorities   8.1 5) Leave Constitution alone / the way founders wrote it / Stable document   18.9 7) Would open door to other changes   5 8) Wouldn't work / People will do what they want anyway   2.3 9) Just oppose / Not necessary   10.8 10) Government should stay out / favor individual rights (even though personally opposed to gay marriage)   14.7 19) Other   10 20) Opposed to gay marriage (misunderstood question)   13.9 Missing 1365 TOTAL 338 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 147) State (STATE)
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TOTAL % 1) Alabama   1.8 4) Arizona   1.8 5) Arkansas   .5 6) California   10.1 8) Colorado   1.6 9) Connecticut   1.6 10) Delaware   .2 11) District of Columbia   .2 12) Florida   5.7 13) Georgia   2.2 16) Idaho   .6 17) Illinois   3.4 18) Indiana   2.5 19) Iowa   1.4 20) Kansas   1.2 21) Kentucky   1.6 22) Louisiana   1.3 23) Maine   .8 24) Maryland   2.2 25) Massachusetts   2.1 26) Michigan   3.2 27) Minnesota   1.4 28) Mississippi   1 29) Missouri   2.6 30) Montana   .3 31) Nebraska   .7 32) Nevada   .5 33) New Hampshire   .4 34) New Jersey   2.3 35) New Mexico   .5 36) New York   6.4 37) North Carolina   2.8 38) North Dakota   .1 39) Ohio   4.6 40) Oklahoma   1.6 41) Oregon   2.2 42) Pennsylvania   5.3 44) Rhode Island   .4 45) South Carolina   1.9 46) South Dakota   .4 47) Tennessee   2.5 48) Texas   6.2 49) Utah   .7 50) Vermont   .2 51) Virginia   3.2 53) Washington   2.2 54) West Virginia   1 55) Wisconsin   1.9 56) Wyoming   .2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 148) [Combination of variables VOTENOW1 from Form 1 and VOTENOW4 from Form 2.] (VOTE_BKN)
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TOTAL % 1) Bush   40.1 2) Kerry   45.9 3) Nader   4.3 4) Other   1.1 9) DK/Ref   8.6 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 149) [Combination of variables LEANNOW1 from Form 1 and LEANNOW4 from Form 2.] (LEAN_BKN)
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TOTAL % 1) Bush   11.9 2) Kerry   21.3 3) Nader   2.5 4) Other   8.4 9) DK/Ref   55.9 Missing 1549 TOTAL 154 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 150) [Combination of variables VOTENOW2 from Form 1 and VOTENOW3 from Form 2.] (VOTE_BK)
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TOTAL % 1) Bush   41 2) Kerry   50.1 3) Other   1.3 9) DK/Ref   7.7 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 151) [Combination of variables LEANNOW2 from Form 1 and LEANNOW3 from Form 2.] (LEAN_BK)
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TOTAL % 1) Bush   10.2 2) Kerry   21.4 3) Other   8.2 9) DK/Ref   60.2 Missing 1554 TOTAL 149 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 152) 2004 Vote preference (SWING)
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TOTAL % 1) Bush, no chance Kerry   30.1 2) Kerry, no chance Bush   41.2 3) Bush, lean Bush chance Kerry   11.8 4) Kerry, lean Kerry chance Bush   10.9 5) Undecided   6.1 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 153) Recoded age (RECAGE)
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TOTAL % 1) 18-24   12 2) 25-34   17.8 3) 35-44   20.7 4) 45-54   19.1 5) 55-64   12.9 6) 65+   16.2 9) Refused   1.2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 154) Recoded education (RECEDUC)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than high school   14.3 2) High school graduate   35.8 3) Some college   23.5 4) College+   26.2 9) Refused   .2 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 155) Race/ethnicity (RACETHN)
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TOTAL % 1) White, not Hispanic   72.7 2) Black, not Hispanic   10.8 3) Hispanic   10.4 4) Other   5.5 9) DK/Refused   .5 TOTAL 1703 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 156) WEIGHT (WEIGHT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1703 1.932 0.748 - 157) ATTEMPT (ATTEMPT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1703 2.89 2.32 - 158) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat or Independent? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican   29 2) Democrat   36.9 3) Independent   34.1 Missing 100 TOTAL 1603 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 159) [ASK ALL:] 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? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ATTEND)
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TOTAL % 1) More than once a week   12.9 2) Once a week   24.6 3) Once or twice a month   15.2 4) A few times a year   20.8 5) Seldom   15.5 6) Never   11 Missing 16 TOTAL 1687 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 160) Recoded age (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
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TOTAL % 1) 18-24   12.2 2) 25-34   18 3) 35-44   21 4) 45-54   19.3 5) 55-64   13.1 6) 65+   16.4 Missing 20 TOTAL 1683 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 161) Recoded education (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than high school   14.3 2) High school graduate   35.9 3) Some college   23.5 4) College+   26.3 Missing 4 TOTAL 1699 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 162) Last year, that is in 2003, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than $20,000   21.6 3) $20,000 to under $30,000   15 4) $30,000 to under $50,000   23.3 6) $50,000 to under $75,000   17 7) $75,000 to under $100,000   10.3 8) $100,000 or more   12.8 Missing 215 TOTAL 1488 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 163) Race/ethnicity (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)
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TOTAL % 1) White, not Hispanic   73.1 2) Black, not Hispanic   10.9 3) Hispanic/Other   16 Missing 9 TOTAL 1694 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
News Interest Index, March 2004
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