Q: HELLO1
PICK UP THE PHONE AND DIAL "9," THEN "1," THEN THE NUMBER IN THE UPPER
LEFT CORNER OF THE SCREEN.
IF YOU HEAR A FEW RINGS FOLLOWED BY SILENCE, THE NUMBER IS PROBABLY A
LOCAL ONE. TRY DIALING THE NUMBER AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME LEAVE OFF THE
"1" AND THE AREA CODE.
[IF A PERSON ANSWERS, QUICKLY PRESS 1]
[OTHERWISE, PRESS 2]
Hello, this is _____, a college student calling from Middle Tennessee State
University. We recently started an interview with ______. I'd like to resume
the interview if this is a good time. [HIT 1 TO RESUME, CTRL-END TO STOP]
IF (HELLO1 = 1) SKIPTO HELLO2
Q: BYENOW1
DIDN'T GET ANYONE? THAT'S FINE. PRESS ANY INTERVIEW, THEN CLICK ON THE PHRASE THAT DESCRIBES WHAT
HAPPENED.
IF YOU'RE HERE BY MISTAKE, PRESS "ESC" TO BACK UP
CTRLEND
Q: HELLO2
Hello, this is _____, a college student calling from Middle Tennessee State
University. We're not selling anything or asking for money. We're surveying
Middle Tennesseans on the income tax, the death penalty, religion, and other
important issues. [REPEAT THIS INTRO EACH TIME YOU NEED TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF]
May I speak with the person age 18 or older living at this address whose
birthday is coming up next?
[IF NOT A HOME NUMBER]: Sorry, I've got the wrong place. 'Bye. [PRESS 2]
[IF PERSON ISN'T HOME]: OK, I'll try back later. Can you give me an idea
of when I can call back and who I should ask for? [PRESS 3]
[WHEN RIGHT PERSON IS ON THE LINE]: You're the one I'd like to talk to. If
you'll let me interview you, we'll keep your answers confidential. Of
course, you don't have to answer any question you don't want to. And, if you
don't really have an opinion on an issue, just tell me and we'll go to the
next questions. May I begin?
1 YES (GO TO FIRST QUESTION)
2 NO (STOP INTERVIEW)
3 SCHEDULE A CALLBACK
IF (HELLO2 = 1) SKIPTO MAINPROB
IF (HELLO2 = 2) SKIPTO BYENOW2
IF (HELLO2 = 3) SKIPTO CALLBACK
SKIPTO MAINPROB
Q: BYENOW2
TOUGH LUCK! HANG IN THERE. PRESS ANY INTERVIEW, THEN CLICK ON THE PHRASE THAT DESCRIBES
WHAT HAPPENED.
IF YOU'RE HERE BY MISTAKE, PRESS "ESC" TO BACK UP
CTRLEND
Q: CALLBACK
[PRESS ANY WE NEED TO TALK TO AS WELL AS A GOOD TIME TO CALL BACK]
[IF YOU'RE HERE BY MISTAKE, PRESS THE "ESC"
CTRLEND
C: MAINPROBLEM AND APPROVAL MODULE FOR FRONT OF QUESTIONNAIRE
Q: MAINPROB
First, tell me in your own words: What do you think is the
number one problem confronting the state of Tennessee at
this time?
[CHOOSE ONE OF THE GENERAL CATEGORIES BELOW IF THE PERSON'S
ANSWER SEEMS TO FIT THERE. OTHERWISE, CHOOSE "OTHER," TYPE
IN A SUMMARY OF THE PERSON'S ANSWER, THEN CLICK "OK."]
1 Government inefficiency and waste
2 Government corruption
3 The poor state of education
4 The poor state of health services and health insurance
5 High taxes
6 Outdated or unfair tax system
7 Traffic congestions and road construction
8 State budget crisis
9 Other:
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
OTHER 9 21 20 21 69
VERSION = RANDNUM 1 2
START = SYSTIME
IF (VERSION = 1) SKIPTO APGOV
IF (VERSION = 2) SKIPTO CHLIVING
Q: APGOV
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Don Sundquist is
handling his job as governor?
(IF "DEPENDS," PROBE ONCE WITH: Overall do you approve or
disapprove of the way Don Sundquist is handling his job as
governor?)
1 Approve
2 Disapprove
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: APLEG
Do you approve or disapprove of the job the Democratic
leaders in the Tennessee State Legislature are doing?
(IF "DEPENDS," PROBE ONCE WITH: Overall do you approve or
disapprove of the job the Democratic leaders in the
Tennessee State Legislature are doing?")
1 Approve
2 Disapprove
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: APMAYOR
Do you approve or disapprove of the job Bill Purcell has
done as mayor of Nashville?
(IF "DEPENDS," PROBE ONCE WITH: Overall, do you approve or
disapprove of the job Phil Bredesen has done as mayor of
Nashville?")
1 Approve
2 Disapprove
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: GROWTH MODULE (DO NOT ROTATE)
Q: CHLIVING
In the last several years, the Middle Tennessee region
has undergone a great deal of change, including economic
and population growth. Some people believe this is good,
while others think it is bad. As a whole, do you feel
that recent changes have made living in Middle Tennessee
better, about the same, or worse?
1 Better
2 About the same
3 Worse
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: CHNHOOD
Do you think these changes in Middle Tennessee have
made life in you own neighborhood better, about the
same, or worse?
1 Better
2 About the same
3 Worse
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: GROWINCR
Do you believe that government and business in Middle
Tennessee should work to see that growth is increased,
decreased, or should it stay the same?
1 Decrease growth
2 Stay same
3 Increase growth
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: GROWCOST
Some people feel that new growth in Middle Tennessee pays
for itself. Others believe that growth costs more money than
it brings in. Still others think it is a break-even
proposition. Do you think growth costs money, is a break-
even proposition, or brings in money?
1 Costs money
2 Break even
3 Brings in Money
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: INSTGOVT
Now let's consider some major institutions in Middle
Tennessee. As far as the people running *state government*
are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of
confidence in them, only some confidence in them, or hardly
any confidence at all in them ... a great deal, only some,
or hardly any?
1 A great deal
2 Only Some
3 Hardly any
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: INNASHGV
How about the government of Metropolitan Nashville/Davidson
County?
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Would you say you have a great
deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any
confidence at all in the people running the government of
Metropolitan Nashville/Davidson County?"]
1 A great deal
2 Only Some
3 Hardly any
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: INCOPS
How about law enforcement officials
[IF NECESSARY, PROMPT WITH: "Would you say you have a great
deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any
confidence at all in law enforcement officials?"]
1 A great deal
2 Only Some
3 Hardly any
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
TAXORDER = RANDNUM 1 4
IF (TAXORDER = 1) SKIPTO CRISIS1
IF (TAXORDER = 2) SKIPTO CRISIS2
IF (TAXORDER = 3) SKIPTO CRISIS3
IF (TAXORDER = 4) SKIPTO CRISIS4
C: *** TAXES VERSION 1 ***
Q: CRISIS1
Now let's talk about Tennessee's financial situation.
Do you believe that the state of Tennessee is facing a
financial crisis, or not?
1 Yes, it is
2 No, it isn't
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: INCTAX1
There have been several suggestions made about how Tennessee
could raise more money. We would like to ask you how you
feel about some of these options.
In general, would you strongly favor ...favor ... oppose ...
or strongly oppose establishing a state personal income tax,
or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: SUNDTAX1
Governor Sundquist has proposed a plan that would levy a
three and three quarter percent flat tax on income, reduce
the state sales tax from 6 percent to three and three
quarter percent, and eliminate the sales tax on food. Do
you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose
that plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: ESTPAY1
Do you think you would pay more in taxes, pay less in taxes,
or pay about the same amount in taxes under the governor's
plan?
1 Pay more
2 Pay less
3 About the same
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: RAISRAT1
Would you strongly favor ... favor ... oppose ... or
strongly oppose a state personal income tax if there were a
constitutional amendment that required a 60% vote in the
General Assembly in order to raise your tax rate, or aren't
you sure about that?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: GRADTAX1
There are some alternatives to the governor's plan. As I describe
each one, could you please tell me how you feel about it.
An alternative to the Governor's proposal is a graduated
income tax of up to 5 percent, depending on one's income.
The sales tax on food would be eliminated. Do you strongly
favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: SALESTX1
Another alternative is to apply a 1% sales tax to products
and services that aren't currently taxed, like doctor's
fees, lawyer's fees, beauty salon services, and prescription
drugs. Do you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
Q: CARTAX1
Yet another alternative is a tax on cars of $60 to $70 per
year. Do you strongly favor... favor... oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/no opinion (volunteered)
r Refused/not applicable (volunteered)
C: SPENDING
Q: SPTRAN1
The governor's budget includes new spending in several
areas. I'd like to know how you feel about some of his
proposals ...
[HIT ANY
Q: TEACHSL1
What about additional spending to raise the salaries of
Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers by 3%. Do you
strongly favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this
plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TEACHCS1
Raising teacher salaries by 3% will cost $47 million. Does
this make you more likely to support the proposal, less
likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it make a
difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: HEADSTR1
What about additional spending to expand early childhood
education to reach more at-risk pre-school children. Do you
strongly favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this
plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: HEADCOS1
Expanding the early childhood education program would cost
$12 million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: EDTEST1
What about additional spending to do more testing in English
and math classes to be sure that students master these
subjects before they receive credit. Do you strongly
favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TESTCOS1
Additional testing in English and math would cost $6.5
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GOVSAL1
What about additional spending to raise the salaries of
state government employees by 3%. Do you strongly favor...
favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or aren't
you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GOVCOS1
Raising the salaries of state government employees will cost
about $25 million. Does this make you more likely to
support the proposal, less likely to support the proposal,
or doesn't it make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: LAWSPEN1
What about additional spending for the court system, to
enforce child support, to pay prison costs, and to train
troopers. Do you strongly favor... favor... oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: LAWCOST1
Additional spending in these areas would amount to $25
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TENNCAR1
What about increasing state spending for TennCare, the state
health care program, by about 9%. Do you strongly favor...
favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or aren't
you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TENNCOS1
This additional spending on health care will amount to $132
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TAXORCU1
If you had to choose between raising taxes and cutting
programs to balance Tennessee's budget, which would you do?
1 Raise taxes
2 Cut programs
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: CAPTRAN1
Now we'd like to ask you some questions about the death
penalty ...
[PRESS ANY
IF (VERSION = 1) SKIPTO CAPLIFE
IF (VERSION = 2) SKIPTO CAPMURDR
C: *** TAXES VERSION 2 ***
Q: CRISIS2
Now let's talk about Tennessee's financial situation.
Do you believe that the state of Tennessee is facing a
financial crisis, or not?
1 Yes, it is
2 No, it isn't
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TAXORCU2
If you had to choose between raising taxes and cutting
programs to balance Tennessee's budget, which would you do?
1 Raise taxes
2 Cut programs
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: INCTAX2
There have been several suggestions made about how Tennessee
could raise more money. We would like to ask you how you
feel about some of these options.
In general, would you strongly favor ...favor ... oppose ...
or strongly oppose establishing a state personal income tax,
or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: SUNDTAX2
Governor Sundquist has proposed a plan that would levy a
three and three quarter percent flat tax on income, reduce
the state sales tax from 6 percent to three and three
quarter percent, and eliminate the sales tax on food. Do
you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose
that plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: ESTPAY2
Do you think you would pay more in taxes, pay less in taxes,
or pay about the same amount in taxes under the governor's
plan?
1 Pay more
2 Pay less
3 About the same
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: RAISRAT2
Would you strongly favor ... favor ... oppose ... or
strongly oppose a state personal income tax if there were a
constitutional amendment that required a 60% vote in the
General Assembly in order to raise your tax rate, or aren't
you sure about that?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GRADTAX2
There are some alternatives to the governor's plan. As I describe
each one, could you please tell me how you feel about it.
An alternative to the Governor's proposal is a graduated
income tax of up to 5 percent, depending on one's income.
The sales tax on food would be eliminated. Do you strongly
favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: SALESTX2
Another alternative is to apply a 1% sales tax to products
and services that aren't currently taxed, like doctor's
fees, lawyer's fees, beauty salon services, and prescription
drugs. Do you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: CARTAX2
Yet another alternative is a tax on cars of $60 to $70 per
year. Do you strongly favor... favor... oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
C: SPENDING
Q: SPTRAN2
The governor's budget includes new spending in several
areas. I'd like to know how you feel about some of his
proposals ...
[HIT ANY
Q: TEACHSL2
What about additional spending to raise the salaries of
Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers by 3%. Do you
strongly favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this
plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TEACHCS2
Raising teacher salaries by 3% will cost $47 million. Does
this make you more likely to support the proposal, less
likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it make a
difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: HEADSTR2
What about additional spending to expand early childhood
education to reach more at-risk pre-school children. Do you
strongly favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this
plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: HEADCOS2
Expanding the early childhood education program would cost
$12 million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: EDTEST2
What about additional spending to do more testing in English
and math classes to be sure that students master these
subjects before they receive credit. Do you strongly
favor... favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TESTCOS2
Additional testing in English and math would cost $6.5
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GOVSAL2
What about additional spending to raise the salaries of
state government employees by 3%. Do you strongly favor...
favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or aren't
you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GOVCOS2
Raising the salaries of state government employees will cost
about $25 million. Does this make you more likely to
support the proposal, less likely to support the proposal,
or doesn't it make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: LAWSPEN2
What about additional spending for the court system, to
enforce child support, to pay prison costs, and to train
troopers. Do you strongly favor... favor... oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: LAWCOST2
Additional spending in these areas would amount to $25
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TENNCAR2
What about increasing state spending for TennCare, the state
health care program, by about 9%. Do you strongly favor...
favor... oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or aren't
you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: TENNCOS2
This additional spending on health care will amount to $132
million. Does this make you more likely to support the
proposal, less likely to support the proposal, or doesn't it
make a difference?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 No difference
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: CAPTRAN2
Now we'd like to ask you some questions about the death
penalty.
[PRESS ANY
IF (VERSION = 1) SKIPTO CAPLIFE
IF (VERSION = 2) SKIPTO CAPMURDR
C: *** TAXES VERSION 3 ***
Q: CRISIS3
Now let's talk about Tennessee's financial situation.
Do you believe that the state of Tennessee is facing a
financial crisis, or not?
1 Yes, it is
2 No, it isn't
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: INCTAX3
There have been several suggestions made about how Tennessee
could raise more money. We would like to ask you how you
feel about some of these options.
In general, would you strongly favor ...favor ... oppose ...
or strongly oppose establishing a state personal income tax,
or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: SUNDTAX3
Governor Sundquist has proposed a plan that would levy a
three and three quarter percent flat tax on income, reduce
the state sales tax from 6 percent to three and three
quarter percent, and eliminate the sales tax on food. Do
you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose
that plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: ESTPAY3
Do you think you would pay more in taxes, pay less in taxes,
or pay about the same amount in taxes under the governor's
plan?
1 Pay more
2 Pay less
3 About the same
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: RAISRAT3
Would you strongly favor ... favor ... oppose ... or
strongly oppose a state personal income tax if there were a
constitutional amendment that required a 60% vote in the
General Assembly in order to raise your tax rate, or aren't
you sure about that?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: GRADTAX3
There are some alternatives to the governor's plan. As I describe
each one, could you please tell me how you feel about it.
An alternative to the Governor's proposal is a graduated
income tax of up to 5 percent, depending on one's income.
The sales tax on food would be eliminated. Do you strongly
favor...favor...oppose....or strongly oppose this plan, or
aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose
x Don't know/No opinion (volunteered only)
r Not applicable/Refused (volunteered only)
Q: SALESTX3
Another alternative is to apply a 1% sales tax to products
and services that aren't currently taxed, like doctor's
fees, lawyer's fees, beauty salon services, and prescription
drugs. Do you strongly favor...favor...oppose....or
strongly oppose this plan, or aren't you sure?
1 Strongly favor
2 Favor
3 Not sure
4 Oppose
5 Strongly Oppose