Q43 In the year leading up to the 2004 presidential election, did you...attend a political rally or meeting (Q43E)

Have you ever taken any of the following actions because of something you learned about or discussed on the Web: -- Attended a political meeting or demonstration? (MEETING)

P13B. In the last 12 MONTHS, have you (or your spouse/partner): [INSERT LIST A-D] Attended a political meeting or rally? (PACTATT)

Y113. In the last TWO years, have you been involved in any political activities, not including student government, such as signing a political petition, attending a political meeting, or contacting an elected official, or not? (POLACT)

Did you go to any political meetings, rallies, (1984 AND LATER: speeches,) (1978, 1980, 1982: fund raising) dinners, or things like that (1984 AND LATER: in support of a particular candidate)? (VCF0718)

Which ones? RESPONDENT ATTENDED A MEETING OR GATHERING WHERE [incumbent] SPOKE (VCF0912)

Which ones? RESPONDENT ATTENDED A MEETING OR GATHERING WHERE [challenger] SPOKE (VCF0921)

Which ones? RESPONDENT ATTENDED A MEETING OR GATHERING WHERE [Democratic candidate] SPOKE (VCF0930)

Which ones? RESPONDENT ATTENDED A MEETING OR GATHERING WHERE [Republican candidate] SPOKE (VCF0939)

Did you wear a campaign button, put a campaign sticker on your car, or place a sign in your window or in front of your house? (BUTTON)

Here are some forms of political and social action that people can take. Please indicate, for each one, (1) whether you have done any of these things in the past year, (2) have done it in the more distant past, (3) have not done it but might do it, (4) or have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it--Attended a political meeting or rally. (ATTRALLY)

Did you go to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular candidate? (MEET_ATT)

Have you ever taken any of the following actions because of something you learned about or discussed on the Web: -- Attended a political meeting or demonstration? (MEETING)

During the past twelve months, have you attended a political rally or meeting? (RALLY)

In 1994, did you go to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular candidate? (POLMTG94)

Have you done this, or have you never done it? Attended a meeting to talk about political or social concerns. (W11ZD27)

Have you done this, or have you never done it? Invited someone to attend a meeting about political or social concerns. (W11ZD28)

Did you go to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular candidate? (V085030)

Attend a meeting to talk about political or social concerns? (V085199G)

Invite someone to attend a meeting about political or social concerns? (V085199H)

Ever attended a meeting to talk about political or social concerns. (All, most, about half, a few, or none?) (V085200G)

Ever invited someone to attend a meeting about political or social concerns. (All, most, about half, a few, or none?) (V085200H)

Attended a meeting to talk about political or social concerns. (V085201G)

Invited someone to attend a meeting about political or social concerns. (V085201H)

In the future, how likely are you to attend a meeting to talk about political or social concerns? (W6Y8)

In the future, how likely are you to invite someone to attend a meeting about political or social concerns? (W6Y9)

Have you done this, or have you never done it? Attended a meeting to talk about political or social concerns. (W6Y27)

Have you done this, or have you never done it? Invited someone to attend a meeting about political or social concerns. (W6Y28)

Here is a list of political activities. Have you done any of these in the past twelve months? Attended a political meeting or rally (PO_ATT)

About how many times in the past twelve months have you attended any public meeting in which there was discussion of local government issues, or school or other community affairs? (SA_MEET)

Did you go to any political meetings, rallies, speeches, dinners, or things like that in support of a particular candidate? (POL_MEET)

26B. Have you attended a political meeting or rally in the past 12 months? (RALLY)

Protest scale (MARCH GRPPOL RALLY REFORM GRPETH PETITION GRPLAB) [higher score indicates more participation in protests--see summary documentation for more information on PROTEST) (PROTEST)

Attended a political meeting or demonstration (V187D)

Did you attend meetings at any of the following? - A town hall or other government building (METTWNHL)

[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)

26B. Attended a political meeting or rally? (RALLY)

In the last year or so, have you done any of the following? -- Attended a political meeting or rally. (ATTPOL)

(govote_06) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? To get out the vote during an election? (GOVOTE06)

(politics_06) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? To discuss politics? (POLITC06)

(politics_98) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? To discuss politics? (POLITC98)

(voterreg_06) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? An effort to get people registered to vote? (VOTERR06)

(voterreg_98) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? An effort to get people registered to vote? (VOTERR98)

(march_06) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? To organize or participate in a demonstration or march either in support of or opposition to some public issue or policy? (MARCH06)

(march_98) Within the past twelve months, have there been any groups or meetings or classes or events specifically focused on the following purposes or activities? To organize or participate in a demonstration or march either in support of or opposition to some public issue or policy? (MARCH98)

During the campaign this year, did anyone talk to you about registering to vote or getting out to vote (1984, 1986: or about voting)? (VCF9021)

Q43 In the year leading up to the 2004 presidential election, did you...give money to a political campaign/party/candidate (Q43C)

Did you give money to a political party during this election year? Did you give money to an individual candidate running for public office? (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings) (VCF0721)

Now for a few questions about giving money during this last election campaign. Did you use the one dollar check-off option on your Federal income tax return to make a political contribution this year? (VCF0739)

Did you give money to a political party during this election year? (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings) (VCF0740)

Did you give any money to any other group that supported or opposed candidates? (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings) (VCF0741)

During an election year people are often asked to make a contribution to support campaigns. Did you give money to an individual candidate running for public office? (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings) (VCF0742)

IF R GAVE MONEY TO INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATE: Which party did that candidate belong to? (CONT CANDP)

Did you give money to a political party during this election year? (CONT$PARTY)

Here are some forms of political and social action that people can take. Please indicate, for each one, (1) whether you have done any of these things in the past year, (2) have done it in the more distant past, (3) have not done it but might do it, (4) or have not done it and would never, under any circumstances, do it--Donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity. (POLFUNDS)

During an election year people are often asked to make a contribution to support campaigns. Did you give money to an INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATE running for public office? (CONTR_MN)

Did you give money to a POLITICAL PARTY during this election year? (PARTY)

IF RESPONDENT GAVE MONEY TO A POLITICAL PARTY: To which party did you give money? (PRTY_WHC)

During the past twelve months, have you given money to a political candidate or party? (DONTE)

In which, if any, of the fields listed on this card have you and the members of your family or household contributed some money or other property in 1995? J. Political organizations or campaigns (GIVPOL)

Approximately how much money or the cash equivalent of property have you contributed in each of the fields listed above in the past twelve months? J. Political organizations or campaigns (TOTPOL)

During an election year people are often asked to make a contribution to support campaigns. Did you give money to an individual candidate running for public office? (V085033)

Did you give money to a political party during this election year? (V085034)

IF R CONTRIBUTED MONEY TO POLITICAL PARTY: To which party did you give money? (V085034A)

Here is a list of political activities. Have you done any of these in the past twelve months? Gave money to a political party, group, or candidate (PO_GAVE)

During an election year people are often asked to make a contribution to support campaigns. Did you give money to AN INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATE running for public office? (CANDCONT)

Did you give money to A POLITICAL PARTY during this election year? (GIVE)

Did you give any money to ANY OTHER GROUP that supported or opposed candidates? (GIVE2)

(ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Given money or time to a religious political organization or candidate (RELALT1)

(ASK IF NOT Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? (RANDOMIZE LIST) Given money or time to a non-religious political organization or candidate (RELALT2)

(ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Given money or time to a Christian political organization or candidate (RELALT21)

(ASK IF Protestants, Roman Catholics, Mormons, Orthodox Church, and Other Christians IN RELIG1A) Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years 1-2 times, 3-5 times, more than 5 times, or not at all? Given money or time to a non-Christian political organization or candidate (RELALT22)

In the last year or so, have you done any of the following? -- Given money to a political group or party. (GIVEPOL)

In the past year, have you donated money to a political campaign, candidate or organization? (MONEYPOL)

Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years a lot, some, or none?: Given money or time to a Christian political organization or candidate? (ACTGIVE1)

Now I want to ask you about some of the activities you are involved in. For each one, please tell me whether you have done the activity within the last two years a lot, some, or none?: Given money or time to a non-Christian political organization or candidate? (ACTGIVE2)

Some people say that no matter who people vote for, it wont make any difference to what happens. Others say that who people vote for can make a big difference to what happens. Using the scale in the booklet, (where one means that voting wont make any difference to what happens and five means that voting can make a big difference), where would you place yourself? {INTERVIEWER: DO NOT PROBE DONT KNOW} (V085183)

We all know that Americans have certain rights, such as the right to free speech and to a free public education. Now Id like you to consider what obligations or responsibilities, if any, we have towards others. For each of the following, do you feel it is an absolutely essential obligation for us as Americans, a very important obligation, a somewhat important obligation, or is it entirely a matter of personal preference? I. Voting in elections (R9VOTE)

Please tell me how much you think each of the following would help to improve things in this country. How about . . . i. if people were more involved in voting and politics? Would that help a lot, somewhat, only a little or not at all? (I9VOTE)

Vote preference in 2008 (See Note 5: SWING08 Codes on the ARDA Summary Page for explanation of coding) (SWING) (SWING08)

What are the chances of your voting in the election for President this year: are you almost certain to vote, will you probably vote, are the chances 50-50, or dont you think you will vote? (CP3)

Will you be voting in the upcoming election on November 3rd? (WILLVOTE)

Were you registered to vote in this election? (VCF0737)

Did you do any (other) work for one of the parties or candidates? (CPG WORK)

During the past year, have you spent any time volunteering for any of the following - A political campaign. (VOLPOLIT)

IF RESPONDENT SELECTED FOR EXPERIMENTAL VERSION: In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, or they just didnt have time. Which of the following statements best describes you: One, I did not vote (in the election this November); Two, I thought about voting this time - but didnt; Three, I usually vote, but didnt this time; or Four, I am sure I voted? (VOTE_EXP)

In the 1994 elections for Congress last November, did things come up which kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? (VOTE94)

In the 2004 presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? (VOTE2004)

In this past years presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? (PVOTE04A)

IF BORN IN U.S./PUERTO RICO/U.S. TERRITORY (Q.60=1,3,4) OR U.S. CITIZEN (Q.61=1), ASK: In the 2004 presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? (PVOTE04A)

If PARTY = 3-5 or 9: As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or Democratic Party? (PARTYLN)

In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, or they just didnt have time. Which of the following statements best describes you: One, I did not vote (in the election this November); Two, I thought about voting this time - but didnt; Three, I usually vote, but didnt this time; or Four, I am sure I voted (V085036A)

IF R VOTED FOR MAJOR PARTY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE/IF R VOTED FOR OTHER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: In the 2008 Presidential election, did you consider voting for any candidates other than [-NAME OF CANDIDATE FOR WHOM R VOTED-/the candidate you voted for]? {INTERVIEWER: DO NOT PROBE DONT KNOW} (V085196)

[IF U.S. BIRTH AND YES CITIZEN] In the 2004 presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept your from voting, or did you happen to vote? (PVOTA)

IF RESPONDENT SELECTED FOR VERSION 2 OF VOTE TURNOUT QUESTION: In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, or they just didnt have time. Which of the following statements best describes you: One, I did not vote (in the election this November); Two, I thought about voting this time - but didnt; Three, I usually vote, but didnt this time; or Four, I am sure I voted? (VOTE2)

In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, or they just didnt have time. How about you--did you vote in the elections this November? VERSION 2: In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, or they just didnt have time. Which of the following statements best describes you: One, I did not vote (in the election this November); Two, I thought about voting this time - but didnt; Three, I usually vote, but didnt this time; or Four, I am sure I voted? SUMMARY: RESPONDENT 2002 ELECTION TURNOUT (VOTE3)

VERSION 1: In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, or they just didnt have time. How about you--did you vote in the elections this November? / VERSION 2: In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, or they just didnt have time. Which of the following statements best describes you: One, I did not vote (in the election this November); Two, I thought about voting this time - but didnt; Three, I usually vote, but didnt this time; or Four, I am sure I voted? Were you registered to vote in this election? -- SUMMARY: respondent vote/registration status (VREGSUM)

IF BORN IN U.S./PUERTO RICO/U.S. TERRITORY (Q.60=1,3,4) OR U.S. CITIZEN (Q.61=1), ASK: In the 2004 presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? (PVOTE04A)

In the 2004 presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? (VOTE04)

In last years presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? (PVOTE04A)

Thinking back to the 1996 presidential election, when Clinton ran against Dole and Perot, did things come up that kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? (CLINDOLE)

In the 2006 election for Congress, did things come up which kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote? (CVOTE06A)

In 1982, in the race for Congress here in this district, did you vote, or didnt you get around to voting when less than half the voters came out to vote? (VTECNGRS)

ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO WERE NOT 18 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE: Did you vote in the election for president in 1980 when Carter and Reagan ran, or didnt you get around to voting back then when just over half the voters came out to vote? (VOTE1980)

In 1982, in the race for Congress here in this district, did you vote, or didnt you get around to voting when less than half the voters came out to vote? (VTECNGRS)

ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO WERE NOT 18 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE: Did you vote in the election for president in 1980 when Carter and Reagan ran, or didnt you get around to voting back then when just over half the voters came out to vote? (VOTE1980)

[IF 18 years or older on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential election that was held in 2004. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, they didnt have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the election held in November 2004, and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? (W9AB2)

[If less than 18 years old on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential [caucuses/primary elections/caucus and primary election] that were held recently in [state]. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, they didnt have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the recent [caucuses/primary elections/caucus and primary election], and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? (W9B5)

This month, you will see questions that you have answered for us before. We are asking some questions again because we would like to know what you think about some of these same issues today. During the coming months, we will continue to ask questions on many different topics. Now that the election is over, our upcoming surveys will be about many other topics. Please answer these questions by telling us how you feel today. Your answers today are just as important as your answers were last month. Thank you for continuing to participate in this important research with us. The next few questions are about the Presidential election that was held on November 4. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, they didnt have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the election held on November 4, and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? (W11A2)

[If 18 years or older on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential election that was held in 2004. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, they didnt have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the election held in November 2004, and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? (W1A2)

[If less than 18 years old on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential [caucuses / primary elections / caucus and primary election] that were held recently in [STATE]. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, they didnt have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the recent [caucuses / primary elections / caucus and primary election], and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? (W1B5)

[If less than 18 years old on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential [caucus / primary / caucus or primary] that was held in [STATE] on [DATE]. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, they didnt have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the recent [caucus / primary / caucus or primary], and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? (W1B9)

[IF 18 years or older on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential election that was held in 2004. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, they didnt have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the election held in November 2004, and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? (W2AB2)

[If less than 18 years old on 20041102] The next few questions are about the Presidential [caucuses/primary elections/caucus and primary election] that were held recently in [state]. In asking people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they werent registered, they were sick, they didnt have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who usually vote or who planned to vote forget that something unusual happened on Election Day one year that prevented them from voting that time. So please think carefully for a minute about the recent [caucuses/primary elections/caucus and primary election], and other past elections in which you may have voted, and answer the following questions about your voting behavior. During the past six years, did you usually vote in national, state, and local elections, or did you usually not vote? (W2B5)