Spring 1999 Middle Tennessee Poll data codebook
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Q: BELTLAW





The state legislature is considering or has recently passed 

laws about a number of issues. We want to know how you feel 

about these issues. Do you feel that seatbelt use should be 

mandatory for all drivers and passengers?



 

        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused

        

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Q: BELTSTOP
Do you feel that law enforcement officers should be able to 

stop motorists when they see that they or their passengers 

are not wearing seatbelts?





        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: EQPAY





Should the legislature make certain that rural teachers are 

paid an equivalent salary to those in urban areas?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused

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Q: LOTTO





Should the legislature take steps to allow a state lottery 

in Tennessee?





        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: EDLOTTO



What if the state designated all of its lottery profits for 

education? Would you approve of a state lottery then?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: VOTLOTTO



Would you favor or oppose giving each Tennessean who votes 

a chance at winning, say, a million dollars as a way to 

improve voter turnout in elections?





        1       Favor

        2       Oppose

        x       Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: LOWERDUI



Should the legislature lower the amount of alcohol needed 

to consider a driver intoxicated from point-one-oh to 

point-oh-eight? That is, should the legislature make it 

easier to charge and convict people of drunken driving?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: GRADRIVE



Currently teenagers are given a full drivers license when 

they pass all necessary tests. Some people are proposing 

that they should be given what is called a graduated license 

that gradually increases their privileges as they get older 

or pass more tests. Do you favor or oppose a graduated 

drivers license?



        1       Favor graduated license

        2       Oppose graduated license/favor full license

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SMOKELAW



Should laws on teen smoking be made tougher, remain about 

the same, or be made easier? 



        1       Be made easier

        2       Remain same

        3       Toughened

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SMOKEBAN



Do you think cities and counties should have the right to 

pass anti-smoking ordinances for restaurants and public 

buildings if they choose, or should this be determined by 

statewide laws?



        1       Cities/counties have right

        2       Statewide laws

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: HOMECARE



Do you think that the state should make more home-based 

care available to the elderly and disabled as an alternative 

to nursing home care?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: IMPRTCON



There are several privately run prisons in Tennessee. 

Should these prisons be allowed to hold convicts brought in 

from other states?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: HWYSPEND



Because of all of the highway construction around 

Tennessee, some people feel that the state now has too much 

money to spend on highways. Others feel that, because of 

growth, all the highway spending is necessary. How do you 

feel? Do you feel that there is too much money to spend on 

highways or that all the spending is necessary?



        1       Too much to spend on highways

        2       All spending is necessary

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: ROADWORK



The Tennessee Department of Transportation has been 

criticized for starting too many highway construction 

projects at the same time. Do you feel that too many were 

started at once, or not?



        1       Too many started

        2       Not too many started

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: CHARTSCH



Governor Don Sundquist has proposed that Tennessee allow 

state funding of special-purpose charter schools that could 

be formed by parents, community groups, or even private 

firms. Charter schools might be exempt from certain state 

requirements but would receive state money. Those in favo27

of charter schools claim that they would foster innovation 

and improve education by giving regular public schools 

competition. Those opposed say they would hurt public 

education by channeling state funds to small groups with 

special interests without adequate regulation. Do you think 

charter schools are a good idea or a bad idea?



        1       Good idea

        2       Bad idea

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: CHARTLIC



In some charter schools, teachers may not be required to be 

licensed like regular public school instructors. Teachers' 

unions oppose this lack of licensing. How do you feel? Do 

you think all teachers being paid by the state should be 

licensed, or do you think exceptions should be granted to 

teachers in some charter schools.



        1       All licensed

        2       Not all licensed in charter schools

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: LEGISPAY



State legislators currently make about $16,000 per year fo27

their part-time duties, plus travel and office expenses and 

pay for service when the legislature is out of session. Do 

you think pay for state senators and representatives should 

be raised, stay the same, or be lowered?





        1       Lowered

        2       Same

        3       Raised

        33      DK

        27      Refused



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Q: STAX





Do you favor or oppose the governor's plan to eliminate the 

state sales tax on food?





        1       Favor

        2       Oppose

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: STAXBBIZ





Would you favor or oppose removing the tax if doing so meant 

raising taxes on large businesses?





        1       Favor

        2       Oppose

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: STAXSBIZ





Would you favor or oppose removing the tax if doing so meant 

raising taxes on small businesses?





        1       Favor

        2       Oppose

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: STAXMBIZ





Would you favor or oppose removing the tax if doing so meant 

raising taxes on medium-sized businesses that currently 

don't pay some of the taxes other businesses pay?





        1       Favor

        2       Oppose

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: APGOV



Do you approve or disapprove of the way Don Sundquist is 

handling his job as governor?





        1       Approve

        2       Disapprove

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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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 o27

disapprove of the job the Democratic leaders in the 

Tennessee State Legislature are doing?")



        1       Approve

        2       Disapprove

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: APPREZ



Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bill Clinton is 

handling his job as President?



(IF "DEPENDS," PROBE ONCE WITH: Overall do you approve o27

disapprove of the way Bill Clinton is handling his job as 

president?)



        1       Approve

        2       Disapprove

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: BILLHIST



President Clinton has been impeached, tried and acquitted by 

Congress. At this point, how do you think future generations 

will regard Clinton? Will they regard him as a great 

president, a good president, a fair president, or a poo27

president?





        1       Poo27

        2       Fai27

        3       Good 

        4       Great 

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: HISTCONG



What about the current Congress? At this point, do you 

think future generations will regard this congress as a 

great Congress, a good Congress, a fair Congress, or a poo27

Congress?





        1       Poo27

        2       Fai27

        3       Good 

        4       Great 

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: HAVEKIDS



Next, we'd like to ask you a few questions about education. 

First, do you currently have at least one child 

living with you who is high school aged or younger?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: EDSAT1



On the whole, would you say you are satisfied o27

dissatisfied with your children's education?





        1       Satisfied

        2       Dissatisfied 

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: EDSAT2



On the whole, would you say you are satisfied o27

dissatisfied with the education children are getting today?





        1       Satisfied

        2       Dissatisfied 

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: COMMCOLL



Please tell me whether you think each of the following types 

of schools does an excellent job, a good job, only a fai27

job, or a poor job of preparing its students for the future.



Community and two-year colleges in Middle Tennessee.



        1       Excellent

        2       Good

        3       Fair

        4       Poor

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: VANDY



Vanderbilt University



        1       Excellent

        2       Good

        3       Fair

        4       Poor

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: PRIVCOLL



Smaller private colleges and universities in Middle 

Tennessee, such as Belmont University, David Lipscomb 

University, Martin Methodist College, and Trevecca Nazarene 

University.



        1       Excellent

        2       Good

        3       Fair

        4       Poor

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: BORCOLLS



The state universities in Middle Tennessee, including 

Austin Peay State University, Middle Tennessee State 

University, Tennessee State University, and Tennessee 

Technological University.



        1       Excellent

        2       Good

        3       Fair

        4       Poor

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: UTCOLLS



The universities in the University of Tennessee System, 

including the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 

Knoxville, and Martin.



        1       Excellent

        2       Good

        3       Fair

        4       Poor

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: TECHS



State technical institutions and technology centers in 

Middle Tennessee



        1       Excellent

        2       Good

        3       Fair

        4       Poor

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: PUBK12



The public K-12 schools in Middle Tennessee



        1       Excellent

        2       Good

        3       Fair

        4       Poor

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: PRIVK12



Private K-12 schools in Middle Tennessee



        1       Excellent

        2       Good

        3       Fair

        4       Poor

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: COLCOUNT



Do you think there are too many college graduates in 

Tennessee, about the right amount, or too few? 





        1       Too few

        2       About right

        3       Too many

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: UNIVCOMP



How do you think Tennessee's state-supported colleges and 

universities compare with those in nearby states? Are they 

better, about the same, or not as good?



        1       Better

        2       About the same

        3       Not as good

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: SPENDCOL



A special panel appointed by Gov. Don Sundquist reports that 

no state-supported college or university ranks among the top 

100 nationally, while state universities in North Carolina, 

Virginia, Georgia, and Florida score well. The panel 

recommends that more than 400 million dollars be spent in 

the next five years to improve Tennessee's state colleges 

and universities. Do you think this additional money should 

definitely be spent, probably be spend, or not spent at all?



        1       Definitely be spent

        2       Probably be spent

        3       Not spent at all

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: UTBORMRG

 

Currently, the state has two systems of colleges and 

universities governed by separate boards. One board controls 

the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Knoxville, 

Martin, and Memphis. Another board controls other state 

universities such as Austin Peay State University, Middle 

Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, and 

Tennessee Technological University. The governor's panel 

says such a system is not efficient. How do you feel? Do you 

think there should be one board for all Tennessee colleges 

and universities, or there be two separate boards, as we now 

have?





        1       One board

        2       Two boards

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:SPTNCARE



We are faced with many problems in Tennessee, none of which 

can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name 

some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to 

tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on 

it, too little money, or about the right amount. 



First are we spending too much, too little, or about the 

right amount on TennCare, the program that insures poo27

people? 





        1       Too little

        2       About right

        3       Too much

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SPWELFAR



What about welfare programs for the poor? Are we spending 

too much, too little, or about the right amount?





        1       Too little

        2       About right

        3       Too much

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SPUNIVS





What about state Universities? Are we spending too much, too 

little, or about the right amount  [REPEAT RESPONSE SET 

OCCASIONALLY]





        1       Too little

        2       About right

        3       Too much

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SPCOLTEK



What about Community Colleges and Technical Schools?





        1       Too little

        2       About right

        3       Too much

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SPHWYREP



Highway maintenance?





        1       Too little

        2       About right

        3       Too much

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SPHWYBLD



New highway construction?







        1       Too little

        2       About right

        3       Too much

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SPENVIRO



The environment?







        1       Too little

        2       About right

        3       Too much

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SPHSEDUC



Elementary and secondary education?







        1       Too little

        2       About right

        3       Too much

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SPLAWENF



State law enforcement agencies?







        1       Too little

        2       About right

        3       Too much

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SPHCAPPD



Programs for the handicapped?







        1       Too little

        2       About right

        3       Too much

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SPRTRDED



Programs for the mentally retarded?







        1       Too little

        2       About right

        3       Too much

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SPFOSTER



Foster care services?







        1       Too little

        2       About right

        3       Too much

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SPMHELTH



Mental health?







        1       Too little

        2       About right

        3       Too much

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: SPMTRANS





And what about mass transportation, including bus and rail 

service?





        1       Too little

        2       About right

        3       Too much

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused



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Q: TOBMONEY



As you may know, some states have sued major tobacco 

companies for money to pay for the cost of treating people 

with tobacco-related illnesses. The state of Tennessee, by 

agreeing not to sue, will receive $4.8 billion over the next 

25 years from tobacco companies.



Various groups are proposing to spend the money in different 

ways. How do you think Tennessee should spend it? [DO NOT 

READ LIST. PLACE RESPONDENT'S ANSWER IN APPROPRIATE 

CATEGORY, OR CHOOSE "OTHER"]





        1       Care for elderly                        6       Education

        2       Aid to tobacco farmers          7       Return to taxpayers

        3       Discouraging teen smoking       8       Othe27

        4       Disease prevention                      33      Don't know

        5       Tax cut                                 27      Refused





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Q: TALKINT1



Now, I want to know, in general, how often do you talk 

about the following subjects. Do you talk about them often, 

sometimes, seldom, or never. How often do you talk about ...

[PRESS THE SPACE BAR TO CONTINUE]



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Q: TALKFED



[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT ...] What the President, the 

national government and the Congress are doing





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:TALKLGOV



[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT ...] What your state and local 

governments are doing





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:TALKFORN



[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT ...] What is happening in 

foreign countries





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:TALKECON



[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT ...] How the economy is doing





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:TALKCRIM



[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT ...] The crime situation and 

violence in society





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:TALKSCHL





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT ...] What's going on in the 

schools and education





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: TALKINT2



Now, we would like to know some of the reasons you talk 

about some of these issues. First, what about national, 

state and local government, foreign affairs, and the 

economy? These all relate to government and politics, so 

let's just call all of these things government and politics. 



How often do you talk about government and politics for the 

following reasons: [PRESS SPACE BAR TO CONTINUE]



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Q:GOV1





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS ...]



Because other people are talking about government and 

politics





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:GOV2





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

BECAUSE  ...]



You need to vent your frustration about government and 

politics





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:GOV3





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

BECAUSE  ...]



Government and politics is interesting to talk about.





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:GOV4





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

BECAUSE  ...] 



Government and politics affects your life directly.





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:GOV5





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

BECAUSE  ...]



You can mobilize people to do something about government and 

politics





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:GOV6





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

BECAUSE  ...] 



Government and politics is in the news 





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:GOV7





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

BECAUSE  ...] 



You want to learn more about government and politics





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:GOV8





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

BECAUSE  ...] 



People that you talk to know more about government and 

politics than you do 





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:GOV9





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

BECAUSE  ...] 



You like to argue about government and politics.





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:GOV10





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

BECAUSE  ...] 



You want to understand government and politics better.





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:GOV11





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

BECAUSE  ...] 



The people you talk to about government and politics agree 

with you.





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:GOV12





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

BECAUSE  ...] 



Government and politics just gives you something to talk 

about.





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:GOV13





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

BECAUSE  ...] 



You want to hear what other people think about government 

and politics.





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q:GOV14





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

BECAUSE  ...] 



You have an opinion regarding government and politics and 

want to convince others



        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q:GOV15





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 

BECAUSE  ...] 



The people you talk to have an opinion regarding government 

and politics and you want them to convince you



        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: TALKINT3





Now what about crime? How often do you talk about crime fo27

the following reasons?



[PRESS SPACE BAR TO CONTINUE]



************************************************

Q: CRIME1





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



Other people are talking about crime





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CRIME2





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



You need to vent your frustration about crime





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CRIME3





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



Crime is interesting to talk about.







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CRIME4





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



Crime affects your life directly.







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CRIME5





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



You can mobilize people to do something about crime







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CRIME6





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



Crime is in the news







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CRIME7





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



You want to learn more about crime







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CRIME8





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



People that you talk to know more about crime than you do







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CRIME9





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



You like to argue about crime.







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CRIME10





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



You want to understand crime better.







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CRIME11





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



The people you talk to about crime agree with you. 







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CRIME12





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



Crime just gives you something to talk about.







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CRIME13





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



You want to hear what other people think about crime.







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CRIME14





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



You have an opinion regarding crime and want to convince 

others







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CRIME15





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT CRIME BECAUSE ...]



The people you talk to have an opinion regarding crime and 

you want them to convince you







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: TALKINT5





And now we want to know about education. How often do you 

talk about education for the following reasons? 



[PRESS SPACE BAR TO CONTINUE]



************************************************

Q: EDUC1





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



Other people are talking about education







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDUC2





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



You need to vent your frustration about education







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDUC3







[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



Education is interesting to talk about.







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDUC4





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



Education affects your life directly.







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDUC5





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



You can mobilize people to do something about education







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDUC6





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



Education is in the news







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDUC7





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



You want to learn more about education





        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDUC8





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



People that you talk to know more about education than you 

do







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDUC9





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



You like to argue about education.







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDUC10





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



You want to understand education better.







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDUC11





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



The people you talk to about education agree with you. 







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDUC12





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



Education just gives you something to talk about.







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDUC13





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



You want to hear what other people think about education.







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDUC14





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



You have an opinion regarding education and want to convince 

others







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDUC15





[HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK ABOUT EDUCATION BECAUSE ...]



The people you talk to have an opinion regarding education 

and you want them to convince you







        1       Never

        2       Seldom

        3       Sometimes

        4       Often

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: PRISONS





As you may have heard, some state leaders think that 

Tennessee should hire a private company to run the state's 

prison system. Others think the state should continue to run 

its own prison system. We want to know how you feel. Do you 

think turning the state's prison system over to a private 

company is a good idea or a bad idea?





        1       Good idea

        2       Bad idea

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused

        

************************************************

Q: PRISAFF





On a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means that the issue affects 

you personally *very little* and 6 means that you really 

feel *deeply involved* in this issue, where would you place 

yourself on the prison privatization issue?



 

        1       Affects very little             33      Don't know

        2                                               27      Refused

        3

        4

        5

        6       Deeply involved



************************************************

Q: PRISINFO





[READ THIS INTRO THE FIRST TIME ONLY:] On some issues 

people feel that they really have all the information that 

they need in order to form a strong opinion on that issue, 

while on other issues they would like to get additional 

information before solidifying their opinion.



On a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means that you feel you 

definitely need *more* information on the issue and 6 means 

that you do *not* feel you need to have any more information 

on the issue, where would you place yourself on the prison 

privatization issue? 



 

        1       Need more info                  33      Don't know

        2                                               27      Refused

        3

        4

        5

        6       Do not need more info





************************************************

Q: PRISTALK





On a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means that you and you27

friends and family *rarely, if ever,* discuss the issue and 

6 means that you and your friends and family discuss it 

relatively *often,* where would you place yourself on the 

prison privatization issue?



 

        1       Rarely discuss                  x Don't know

        2                                               r Refused

        3

        4

        5

        6       Discuss often



************************************************

Q: PRISCHNG





[READ THIS INTRO THE FIRST TIME ONLY] People have told us 

that on some issues they come to a conclusion and they stick 

with that position, no matter what. On other issues, 

however, they may take a position, but they know that they 

could change their minds pretty easily.



On a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means that you could change 

your mind *very easily* on this issue and 6 means that you 

are likely to *stick with your position* no matter what, 

where would you place yourself on the prison privatization 

issue?





 

        1       Change mind easily              x Don't know

        2                                               r Refused

        3

        4

        5

        6       Stick with position



************************************************

Q: COMMRAIL





As the population in Middle Tennessee increases, the 

interstates and other major roads have become increasingly 

crowded. Some people propose to solve this problem by 

building more roads or adding lanes; others say that a 

commuter railway system is needed. If you had only a limited 

amount of money, would you choose to spend it on a commute27

rail system or on more roads?





        1       Commuter rail

        2       More roads

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused

        

************************************************

Q: RAILAFF





On a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means that the issue affects 

you personally *very little* and 6 means that you really 

feel *deeply involved* in this issue, where would you place 

yourself on the commuter rail issue?



 

        1       Affects very little             33      Don't know

        2                                               27      Refused

        3

        4

        5

        6       Deeply involved



************************************************

Q: RAILINFO





[READ THIS INTRO THE FIRST TIME ONLY:] On some issues 

people feel that they really have all the information that 

they need in order to form a strong opinion on that issue, 

while on other issues they would like to get additional 

information before solidifying their opinion.



On a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means that you feel you 

definitely need *more* information on the issue and 6 means 

that you do *not* feel you need to have any more information 

on the issue, where would you place yourself on the commute27

rail issue? 



 

        1       Need more info                  33      Don't know

        2                                               27      Refused

        3

        4

        5

        6       Do not need more info





************************************************

Q: RAILTALK





On a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means that you and you27

friends and family *rarely, if ever,* discuss the issue and 

6 means that you and your friends and family discuss it 

relatively *often,* where would you place yourself on the 

commuter rail issue?



 

        1       Rarely discuss                  x Don't know

        2                                               r Refused

        3

        4

        5

        6       Discuss often



************************************************

Q: RAILCHNG





[READ THIS INTRO THE FIRST TIME ONLY] People have told us 

that on some issues they come to a conclusion and they stick 

with that position, no matter what. On other issues, 

however, they may take a position, but they know that they 

could change their minds pretty easily.



On a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means that you could change 

your mind *very easily* on this issue and 6 means that you 

are likely to *stick with your position* no matter what, 

where would you place yourself on the commuter rail issue?





 

        1       Change mind easily              x Don't know

        2                                               r Refused

        3

        4

        5

        6       Stick with position



************************************************

Q: CAPPUN





Do you favor or oppose the death penalty for people 

convicted of murder?





        1       Favor

        2       Oppose

        33      Don't know

        27      Refused

        

************************************************

Q: CAPAFF





On a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means that the issue affects 

you personally *very little* and 6 means that you really 

feel *deeply involved* in this issue, where would you place 

yourself on the death penalty issue?



 

        1       Affects very little             33      Don't know

        2                                               27      Refused

        3

        4

        5

        6       Deeply involved



************************************************

Q: CAPINFO





[READ THIS INTRO THE FIRST TIME ONLY:] On some issues 

people feel that they really have all the information that 

they need in order to form a strong opinion on that issue, 

while on other issues they would like to get additional 

information before solidifying their opinion.



On a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means that you feel you 

definitely need *more* information on the issue and 6 means 

that you do *not* feel you need to have any more information 

on the issue, where would you place yourself on the death 

penalty issue? 



 

        1       Need more info                  33      Don't know

        2                                               27      Refused

        3

        4

        5

        6       Do not need more info





************************************************

Q: CAPTALK





On a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means that you and you27

friends and family *rarely, if ever,* discuss the issue and 

6 means that you and your friends and family discuss it 

relatively *often,* where would you place yourself on the 

death penalty issue?



 

        1       Rarely discuss                  x Don't know

        2                                               r Refused

        3

        4

        5

        6       Discuss often



************************************************

Q: CAPCHNG





[READ THIS INTRO THE FIRST TIME ONLY] People have told us 

that on some issues they come to a conclusion and they stick 

with that position, no matter what. On other issues, 

however, they may take a position, but they know that they 

could change their minds pretty easily.



On a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means that you could change 

your mind *very easily* on this issue and 6 means that you 

are likely to *stick with your position* no matter what, 

where would you place yourself on the death penalty issue?





 

        1       Change mind easily              x Don't know

        2                                               r Refused

        3

        4

        5

        6       Stick with position



************************************************

Q: NPDAYS





Now just some final questions to help us analyze the poll's

results.



In the past seven days, between (TODAY'S DAY OF THE WEEK) 

of last week and yesterday, how many days did you read o27

look at a daily newspaper?



        1       One

        2       Two

        3       Three

        4       Four

        5       Five

        6       Six

        7       Seven

        8       None

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: TVDAYS





In the past seven days, between (TODAY'S DAY OF THE WEEK) 

of last week and yesterday, how many days did you watch a 

nightly television news program?



        1       One

        2       Two

        3       Three

        4       Four

        5       Five

        6       Six

        7       Seven

        8       None

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: NPRDAYS





In the past seven days, between (TODAY'S DAY OF THE WEEK) 

of last week and yesterday, how many days did you listen to 

National Public Radio?



        1       One

        2       Two

        3       Three

        4       Four

        5       Five

        6       Six

        7       Seven

        8       None

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: HOMENET





Do you use the Internet from your home, either to 

check e-mail or browse the World Wide Web?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: WORKNET





What about from work?



(IF NECESSARY: Do you use the Internet from work, either to 

check e-mail or browse the World Wide Web?)



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: EDLETTER





Now, please tell me whether you have used any of these forms 

of expression in the last five years. Have you ...



Written a letter to a newspaper, magazine or television news 

program?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CALLEDIN





Called in to a radio or television talk show?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: CONTCAND





Written a letter to, phoned or otherwise contacted a 

candidate for public office or an elected official?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: GOTOMEET





Attended a public meeting of an organization interested 

in public affairs?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: TALKMEET





Spoken out at a public meeting of an organization interested 

in public affairs?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: PROTEST





Taken part in a public demonstration or march?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: WORKCAMP





Worked in a political campaign?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: UPTODATE





Some people seem to follow what's going on in government and 

public affairs most of the time, whether there's an election 

going on or not. Others aren't that interested. Would you 

say that you follow what's going on in government and public 

affairs ... most of the time, some of the time, only now and 

then, or hardly at all?



        1       Hardly at all 

        2       Only now and then 

        3       Some of the time 

        4       Most of the time 

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: veep





Now, here are a few questions about the government, in 

Washington. Many people don't know the answers to these 

questions, so if there are some you don't know, just tell 

me, and we'll go on.



First, do you happen to know what job or political office

is now held by Al Gore?



        1       Vice president

        2       Any incorrect answer

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: jdreview





Whose responsibility is it to determine if a law is 

constitutional or not ... is it the president, the 

Congress, or the Supreme Court?



        1       Supreme Court

        2       Any incorrect answer

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: twothrds





How much of a majority is required for the U.S. 

Senate and House to override a presidential veto?



        1       Two-thirds

        2       Any incorrect answer

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: housmaj





Do you happen to know which party currently has 

the most members in the U.S. House of Representatives?



        1       Republican

        2       Any incorrect answer

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: conparty





Would you say that one of the parties is more 

conservative than the other on a national level?

(IF YES, READ: "Which party is more conservative?")



        1       No

        2       Republican

        3       Any incorrect answer besides "No"

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: regvote





Are you registered to vote in Tennessee?



        1       Yes, registered

        2       No, not registered

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: oftvote





How often would you say you vote? Always, nearly always,

part of the time, or seldom?



        1       Seldom 

        2       Part of the time

        3       Nearly always

        4       Always

        5       (DO NOT READ) Never

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: LIBCON





Many people feel that their political views are too comple33

to describe with a single label. But if you had to choose 

one of the following categories, how would you describe you27

political orientation? Are you far left, liberal, middle of 

the road conservative, or far right?



        1       Far left

        2       Liberal

        3       Middle of the road

        4       Conservative

        5       Far right

        33      DO NOT READ) Don't know/Not applicable

        27      DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: PARTYID





Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a 

Republican, Democrat, Independent, or what?



        1       Republican

        2       Democrat

        3       Independent

        4       Other

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know/not applicable

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: employed





As of last week, were you working full-time, working 

part-time, going to school, keeping house, retired, 

or what? (IF MORE THAN ONE, RECORD FIRST ANSWER

ON THE LIST)



        1       Working full-time (35 hours/week or more)

        2       Working part-time

        3       Employed, but on vacation, sick, etc.

        4       Unemployed/laid off

        5       Retired

        6       In school

        7       Keeping house

        8       Other

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: educ





What is the last grade in school you completed? 

(READ LIST IF NECESSARY)



        1       Never went to school

        2       Elementary school (1-8)

        3       Some high school (9-11)

        4       High school graduate (12)

        5       Some trade school

        6       Some college

        7       College graduate

        8       Some graduate study

        9       Master's degree

        10   Doctor's degree

        33   (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27   (DO NOT READ) Refused



            (TYPE ANSWER, THEN PRESS "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)



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Q: yearborn





What year were you born in?



     (TYPE IN ANSWER, THEN HIT "ENTER" TO PROCEED)

     (ENTER A ZERO IF RESPONDENT REFUSED):



     19



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Q: inc





Which of the following income categories best describes your

total household income in 1998? Was it ... (READ CATEGORIES)



        1       10,000 or less

        2       10,001 to 15,000

        3       15,001 to 20,000

        4       20,001 to 25,000

        5       25,001 to 30,000

        6       30,001 to 35,000

        7       35,001 to 40,000

        8       40,001 to 45,000

        9       45,001 to 50,000

        10   50,001 to 75,000    

        11   75,001 to 99,999

        12   100,000 or more

        33   (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27   (DO NOT READ) Refused

     

          (TYPE ANSWER AND PRESS "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)     



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Q: TNYEARS





How many years have you lived in Tennessee? (ENTER 0 IF LESS THAN 1)



    (TYPE ANSWER AND PRESS "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)



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Q: county





What county do you live in? 



 1 Bedford     11 Grundy      21 Marshall    31 Stewart   88 Don't know

 2 Cannon      12 Hickman     22 Maury       32 Sumner   99 Refused

 3 Cheatham    13 Houston     23 Montgomery  33 Trousdale

 4 Clay        14 Humphreys   24 Moore       34 Van Buren

 5 Coffee      15 Jackson     25 Overton     35 Warren

 6 De Kalb     16 Lawrence    26 Perry       36 Wayne

 7 Davidson    17 Lewis       27 Putnam      37 White

 8 Dickson     18 Lincoln     28 Robertson   38 Williamson

 9 Franklin    19 Macon       29 Rutherford  39 Wilson

10 Giles       20 Marion      30 Smith       40 Other

  

      (TYPE ANSWER, THEN PRESS "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)



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Q: gochurch





Lots of things come up that keep people from attending religious 

services even if they want to. Thinking about your life these days,

do you ever attend religious services, apart from occasional

weddings, baptisms or funerals?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: oftchrch





Do you go to religious services almost every week,

once or twice a month, a few times a year, or never?





        1       Neve27

        2       A few times a year

        3       Once a week

        4       Almost every week

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: typchrch





Do you mostly attend a place of worship that is Christian, 

Jewish, Islamic, or something else?



        1       Christian

        2       Jewish

        3       Islamic

        4       Something else

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



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Q: typeprot





Are you Church of Christ, Methodist, Southern Baptist, 

Catholic, or what?



        1       Southern Baptist

        2       Other Baptist

        3       Church of Christ

        4       Episcopalian or Anglican

        5       Lutheran

        6       United Methodist

        7       Other Methodist

        8       Presbyterian

        9       Catholic

        10      Something else

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



             (TYPE ANSWER AND PRESS "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)



************************************************

Q: hispanic





Do you consider yourself of Hispanic origin or descent?



        1       Yes

        2       No

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused



************************************************

Q: race





Do you consider yourself white, black or African-American, 

Asian, Native-American or some other race or races?



        1       White

        2       Black or African-American

        3       Asian or Pacific Islander

        4       Native American or Alaskan Native

        5       Other

        33      (DO NOT READ) Don't know 

        27      (DO NOT READ) Refused    

************************************************

Q: permit





OK, here's my last question. We make our poll results available to 

academic researchers and news reporters as well as to the general

public. Sometimes, these people want to talk further with people

like you who have responded to the poll. Would you mind making you27

answers to the poll available to these people along with your name

and phone number in case they want to contact you? You certainly

don't have to. Saying "yes" would mean giving up your anonymity, 

but it also might mean getting interviewed for a newspaper article

or TV news story about one or more of the poll's topics.



(IF OK, TYPE NAME BELOW, THEN PRESS

 "ENTER" TO CONTINUE. FOR EXAMPLE:)



 Jane Doe





(IF "NOT OK," PRESS "ENTER" TO CONTINUE)



************************************************

Q: gender





That's the end of the interview. I really appreciate your time.

Goodbye.



(HANG UP, THEN, WITHOUT ASKING, RECORD WHAT YOU PERCEIVE TO BE

 THE RESPONDENT'S GENDER)



        1       (DO NOT READ) MALE

        2       (DO NOT READ) FEMALE



************************************************        
Frequencies of all
variables for spring 2009 MTSU Poll

mainstat Number one problem facing the state


Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative
Percent


Valid 1 Health insurance/health services 31 5.3 10.5 10.5



2 Education 28 4.7 9.4 19.9



3 Economy 148 24.9 49.8 69.7



4 Crime 11 1.9 3.8 73.4



5 Taxes 7 1.1 2.2 75.7



6 Government corruption 11 1.8 3.7 79.3



7 Emergency / Disaster readiness 1 .1 .2 79.6



8 Government waste/inefficiency 9 1.5 3.0 82.6



9 Other 23 3.8 7.6 90.2



33 Don't know 29 4.9 9.8 100.0



Total 297 49.9 100.0



Missing System 298 50.1



Total 595 100.0






tengoing Attitude toward 'the way things are going in Tennessee at this time'

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Satisfied 113 18.9 37.9 37.9

2 Dissatisfied 141 23.8 47.6 85.5

27 Refused 1 .2 .4 85.9

33 Don't know/not applicable 42 7.0 14.1 100.0

Total 297 49.9 100.0

Missing System 298 50.1

Total 595 100.0




tennecon Rating of Tennessee's economic conditions today

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Excellent 3 .5 1.0 1.0

2 Good 47 8.0 16.0 17.0

3 Only fair 140 23.6 47.3 64.3

4 Poor 104 17.5 35.0 99.3

33 Refused 2 .4 .7 100.0

Total 297 49.9 100.0

Missing System 298 50.1

Total 595 100.0




mainnat Number one problem facing the nation


Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative
Percent


Valid 1 War in Iraq and/or Afghanistan 11 1.9 3.7 3.7



2 Economy/jobs 195 32.8 65.5 69.2



3 Gas/heating oil crisis 3 .6 1.1 70.3



4 The president 9 1.4 2.9 73.2



5 Terrorism 2 .3 .6 73.8



6 Moral values/family values 13 2.3 4.5 78.4



7 Poverty/homelessness 4 .6 1.2 79.6



8 Education 1 .2 .4 79.9



9 Other: 43 7.2 14.3 94.3



27 Refused 3 .5 1.1 95.3



33 Don't know 14 2.3 4.7 100.0



Total 298 50.1 100.0



Missing System 297 49.9



Total 595 100.0






natgoing Attitude toward the way things are going in the Nation at this time

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Satisfied 45 7.6 15.2 15.2

2 Dissatisfied 224 37.6 75.1 90.4

27 Refused 1 .2 .3 90.7

33 Don't know 28 4.7 9.3 100.0

Total 298 50.1 100.0

Missing System 297 49.9

Total 595 100.0




natecon Rating of National economic conditions today

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Excellent 3 .5 .9 .9

2 Good 7 1.1 2.3 3.2

3 Only fair 83 13.9 27.7 30.9

4 Poor 203 34.2 68.2 99.1

33 Refused 3 .4 .9 100.0

Total 298 50.1 100.0

Missing System 297 49.9

Total 595 100.0




apgov Approve or disapprove of Bredesen's job performance?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Approve 309 52.0 52.0 52.0

2 Disapprove 137 23.0 23.0 75.1

27 Refused 10 1.7 1.7 76.7

33 Don't know/not applicable 138 23.3 23.3 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




apleg Approve or disapprove of Legislative leaders' job performance?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Approve 201 33.8 33.8 33.8

2 Disapprove 193 32.4 32.4 66.2

27 Refused 12 2.0 2.0 68.3

33 Don't know/not applicable 189 31.7 31.7 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




legcntrl Which party would R like to see control Tennessee Legislature?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Democrats 222 37.3 37.3 37.3

2 Republicans 195 32.8 32.8 70.1

27 Refused 15 2.6 2.6 72.7

33 Don't know 163 27.3 27.3 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




apprez Approve or disapprove of Obama's performance?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Approve 318 53.4 53.4 53.4

2 Disapprove 158 26.6 26.6 80.0

27 Refused 7 1.2 1.2 81.2

33 Don't know/not applicable 112 18.8 18.8 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




boecon Confidence in Obama administration's ability to improve the economy

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Very confident 152 25.5 25.5 25.5

2 Somewhat confident 196 33.0 33.0 58.5

3 Not too confident 97 16.3 16.3 74.8

4 Not at all confident 109 18.3 18.3 93.1

27 Refused 2 .3 .3 93.4

33 Don't know 39 6.6 6.6 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




bofgov Confidence in Obama administration's ability to manage the federal government

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Very confident 149 25.0 25.0 25.0

2 Somewhat confident 199 33.5 33.5 58.5

3 Not too confident 89 15.0 15.0 73.5

4 Not at all confident 98 16.5 16.5 90.0

27 Refused 4 .7 .7 90.8

33 Don't know 55 9.2 9.2 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




boethics Confidence in Obama administration's ethical standards?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 1 Very confident 202 34.0 34.0 34.0

2 2 Somewhat confident 160 26.9 26.9 60.8

3 3 Not too confident 79 13.2 13.2 74.1

4 4 Not at all confident 101 17.0 17.0 91.0

27 r Refused 4 .7 .7 91.7

33 x Don't know 49 8.3 8.3 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




bofrnrel Confidence in Obama administration's ability to manage American foreign policy?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Very confident 156 26.2 26.2 26.2

2 Somewhat confident 183 30.8 30.8 57.0

3 Not too confident 91 15.4 15.4 72.4

4 Not at all confident 98 16.4 16.4 88.8

27 Refused 4 .7 .7 89.5

33 Don't know 63 10.5 10.5 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




obamcoop Is Obama doing enough to cooperate with Republicans in Congress?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Yes, doing enough 322 54.2 54.2 54.2

2 No, not doing enough 174 29.3 29.3 83.5

27 Refused 6 1.1 1.1 84.6

33 Don't know 91 15.4 15.4 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




repcoop Are Republicans in Congress doing enough to cooperate with Obama?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Yes, doing enough 143 24.0 24.0 24.0

2 No, not doing enough 349 58.7 58.7 82.7

27 Refused 9 1.5 1.5 84.2

33 Don't know 94 15.8 15.8 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




rechurt Has this recession hurt you financially?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Yes 390 65.6 65.6 65.6

2 No 187 31.4 31.4 97.0

33 Don't know 18 3.0 3.0 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




howhurt IF RECESSION HAS HURT: A great deal, or somewhat?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 A great deal 205 34.4 52.4 52.4

2 Only somewhat 180 30.3 46.2 98.6

33 Don't know 5 .9 1.4 100.0

Total 390 65.6 100.0

Missing System 205 34.4

Total 595 100.0




worrynat How worried about nation's economy over next few years?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Very worried 246 41.4 41.4 41.4

2 Somewhat worried 233 39.1 39.1 80.6

3 Not too worried 72 12.1 12.1 92.6

4 Not worried at all 37 6.3 6.3 98.9

27 Refused 2 .3 .3 99.2

33 Don't know 5 .8 .8 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




worryfam How worried about own family's financial situation over next few years?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Very worried 140 23.6 23.6 23.6

2 Somewhat worried 237 39.9 39.9 63.5

3 Not too worried 142 23.8 23.8 87.4

4 Not worried at all 71 11.9 11.9 99.3

27 Refused 2 .4 .4 99.7

33 Don't know 2 .3 .3 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




irqhowgo How are things going for the U.S. in Iraq?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Very well 67 11.3 12.4 12.4

2 Moderately well 260 43.7 48.0 60.4

3 Moderately badly 138 23.3 25.5 85.9

4 Very badly 76 12.8 14.1 100.0

Total 542 91.2 100.0

Missing 27 Refused 3 .5

33 Don't know 50 8.4

Total 53 8.8

Total 595 100.0




irqmstk Was sending troops to Iraq a mistake, or not?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Was a mistake 317 53.3 53.3 53.3

2 Was not a mistake 228 38.3 38.3 91.6

27 Refused 8 1.3 1.3 92.9

33 Don't know 42 7.1 7.1 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




ojkme Own opinion of jokes that refer to Obama's race

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Definitely humorous 20 3.4 3.4 3.4

2 Probably humorous 73 12.2 12.2 15.6

3 Probably not humorous 124 20.9 20.9 36.5

4 Definitely not humorous 331 55.7 55.7 92.2

27 Refused 8 1.4 1.4 93.6

33 Don't know 38 6.4 6.4 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




ojkoth Perception of most others' opinion of jokes that refer to Obama's race

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Definitely humorous 29 4.9 4.9 4.9

2 Probably humorous 154 26.0 26.0 30.8

3 Probably not humorous 177 29.8 29.8 60.6

4 Definitely not humorous 145 24.4 24.4 85.0

27 Refused 8 1.3 1.3 86.3

33 Don't know 82 13.7 13.7 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




joktell Number of occasions one has told a joke about Obama's race

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 482 81.0 84.8 84.8

1 15 2.6 2.7 87.5

2 17 2.9 3.1 90.6

3 15 2.5 2.7 93.2

4 4 .6 .6 93.9

5 12 2.1 2.2 96.1

6 6 .9 1.0 97.0

8 2 .3 .4 97.4

10 5 .9 .9 98.3

15 3 .5 .5 98.9

20 3 .5 .5 99.4

30 2 .3 .3 99.7

48 1 .2 .2 99.9

500 1 .1 .1 100.0

Total 568 95.6 100.0

Missing 999 No answer 26 4.4

Total 595 100.0




sptncare State spending on TennCare

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Too little 224 37.6 37.6 37.6

2 About right 157 26.3 26.3 64.0

3 Too much 112 18.8 18.8 82.8

27 Refused 4 .7 .7 83.5

33 Don't know 98 16.5 16.5 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




spwelfar State spending on Welfare

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Too little 152 25.6 25.6 25.6

2 About right 139 23.3 23.3 48.9

3 Too much 179 30.1 30.1 79.0

27 Refused 7 1.2 1.2 80.2

33 Don't know 118 19.8 19.8 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




spunivs State spending on universities

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Too little 306 51.4 51.4 51.4

2 About right 128 21.5 21.5 73.0

3 Too much 63 10.6 10.6 83.6

27 Refused 4 .6 .6 84.2

33 Don't know 94 15.8 15.8 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




spcoltek State spending on community colleges and technical schools

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Too little 324 54.4 54.4 54.4

2 About right 141 23.7 23.7 78.2

3 Too much 23 3.9 3.9 82.1

27 Refused 4 .7 .7 82.8

33 Don't know 102 17.2 17.2 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




sphwyrep State spending on highway maintenance

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Too little 210 35.3 35.3 35.3

2 About right 221 37.1 37.1 72.4

3 Too much 98 16.4 16.4 88.8

27 Refused 5 .8 .8 89.7

33 Don't know 62 10.3 10.3 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




sphwybld State spending on highway construction

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Too little 147 24.8 24.8 24.8

2 About right 223 37.5 37.5 62.3

3 Too much 115 19.4 19.4 81.7

27 Refused 7 1.2 1.2 82.8

33 Don't know 102 17.2 17.2 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




spenviro State spending on the environment

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Too little 292 49.1 49.1 49.1

2 About right 151 25.4 25.4 74.5

3 Too much 59 10.0 10.0 84.5

27 Refused 7 1.2 1.2 85.6

33 Don't know 86 14.4 14.4 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




sphseduc State spending on elementary and secondary education

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Too little 371 62.4 62.4 62.4

2 About right 137 23.1 23.1 85.5

3 Too much 30 5.0 5.0 90.5

27 Refused 4 .7 .7 91.2

33 Don't know 52 8.8 8.8 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




splawenf State spending on law enforcement agencies

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Too little 235 39.5 39.5 39.5

2 About right 187 31.4 31.4 70.9

3 Too much 69 11.7 11.7 82.6

27 Refused 8 1.3 1.3 83.9

33 Don't know 96 16.1 16.1 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




sphcappd State spending on programs for handicapped

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Too little 281 47.3 47.3 47.3

2 About right 154 25.9 25.9 73.1

3 Too much 13 2.1 2.1 75.3

27 Refused 4 .6 .6 75.9

33 Don't know 143 24.1 24.1 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




sprtrded State spending on programs for mentally retarded

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Too little 281 47.3 47.3 47.3

2 About right 127 21.3 21.3 68.6

3 Too much 10 1.7 1.7 70.3

27 Refused 5 .9 .9 71.3

33 Don't know 171 28.7 28.7 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




spfoster State spending on foster care services

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Too little 259 43.5 43.5 43.5

2 About right 106 17.9 17.9 61.4

3 Too much 13 2.2 2.2 63.5

27 Refused 11 1.8 1.8 65.4

33 Don't know 206 34.6 34.6 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




spmhelth State spending on mental health

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Too little 261 43.9 43.9 43.9

2 About right 136 22.9 22.9 66.8

3 Too much 16 2.7 2.7 69.5

27 Refused 5 .8 .8 70.3

33 Don't know 176 29.7 29.7 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




spmtrans State spending on mass transit

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Too little 263 44.2 44.2 44.2

2 About right 157 26.4 26.4 70.6

3 Too much 51 8.6 8.6 79.1

27 Refused 5 .9 .9 80.0

33 Don't know 119 20.0 20.0 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




taxsplit Key to tax question split


Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative
Percent


Valid 1 Ban, then introduce with sales tax cut 291 49.0 49.0 49.0



2 Introduce with sales tax cut, then ban 303 51.0 51.0 100.0



Total 595 100.0 100.0






tntaxes1 Preferred action on state income tax. Choice order: ban / enact with sales tax cut


Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative Percent


Valid 1.0 Amend constitution to forbid income tax 124 20.9 42.6
42.6


2.0 Lower sales taxes by introducing an income tax 133 22.4 45.6
88.2


27.0 Refused 1 .2 .5
88.7


33.0 Don't know 33 5.6 11.3
100.0


Total 291 49.0 100.0



Missing System 303 51.0



Total 595 100.0






tntaxes2 Preferred action on state income tax - Choice order: enact with sales tax cut /
ban


Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative Percent


Valid 1 Lower sales taxes by introducing an income tax 102 17.1 33.6
33.6


2 Amend constitution to forbid income tax 147 24.7 48.5
82.1


27 Refused 8 1.3 2.5
84.6


33 Don't know 47 7.8 15.4
100.0


Total 303 51.0 100.0



Missing System 291 49.0



Total 595 100.0






sellwine Favor or oppose letting grocery stores sell wine?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Favor 367 61.7 61.7 61.7

2 Oppose 155 26.0 26.0 87.8

27 Refused 3 .6 .6 88.3

33 Don't know 69 11.7 11.7 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




aborlegl Do you think abortion should be legal under any circumstances, legal only under
certain circumstances, or illegal in all


Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative
Percent


Valid 1 1 Legal under any circumstances 110 18.5 18.5 18.5



2 2 Legal under certain circumstances 308 51.8 51.8 70.3



3 3 Illegal in all circumstances 151 25.4 25.4 95.7



27 r Refused 9 1.5 1.5 97.2



33 x Don't know 17 2.8 2.8 100.0



Total 595 100.0 100.0






spgrpkey Key to spiral of silence group rotation

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Strangers 169 28.4 28.4 28.4

2 Friends 209 35.2 35.2 63.6

3 Family 217 36.4 36.4 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




willing_climate Spiral of silence question order key: Willingness, then climate

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid .00 False 268 45.0 45.0 45.0

1.00 True 327 55.0 55.0 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




genspeak Willingness to speak out among: [STRANGERS, FRIENDS, FAMILY]

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid .00 Least willing 76 12.7 12.8 12.8

1 45 7.6 7.6 20.4

2 38 6.4 6.4 26.8

3 105 17.6 17.6 44.5

4.00 Most willing 329 55.4 55.5 100.0

Total 593 99.7 100.0

Missing System 2 .3

Total 595 100.0




CURRENT_CLIMATE Opinion climate right now among whatever social group R was asked about

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1.00 Congruent 309 51.9 51.9 51.9

2.00 Incongruent 119 20.0 20.0 72.0

3.00 Evenly divided 119 20.1 20.1 92.1

27.00 Refused 1 .1 .1 92.2

33.00 Don't know 47 7.8 7.8 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




CONGRUENT_NOW Congruent now with social group R was asked about?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid .00 No 286 48.1 48.1 48.1

1.00 Yes 309 51.9 51.9 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




future_climate Future opinion climate among whatever social group R was asked about

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1.00 Congruent 294 49.5 49.5 49.5

2.00 Incongruent 143 24.1 24.1 73.5

3.00 Evenly divided 99 16.7 16.7 90.2

27.00 Refused 1 .1 .1 90.3

33.00 Don't know 58 9.7 9.7 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




CONGRUENT_FUTURE Congruent in future with social group R was asked about?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid .00 No 301 50.5 50.5 50.5

1.00 Yes 294 49.5 49.5 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




OPACCEPT Likelihood that (STRANGERS, FRIENDS, FAMILY) would accept R's opinion

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid .00 Very unlikely 82 13.8 13.9 13.9

1 63 10.7 10.7 24.6

2.00 Don't know 65 11.0 11.0 35.7

3 109 18.4 18.6 54.2

4.00 Very likely 270 45.4 45.8 100.0

Total 590 99.2 100.0

Missing System 5 .8

Total 595 100.0




OPHARM Likelihood of harm to relationship with (STRANGERS, FRIENDS, FAMILY)

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid .00 Very unlikely 326 54.8 55.4 55.4

1 78 13.1 13.2 68.7

2.00 Don't know 68 11.5 11.6 80.3

3 43 7.2 7.3 87.6

4.00 Very likely 73 12.3 12.4 100.0

Total 588 98.9 100.0

Missing System 7 1.1

Total 595 100.0




friends Asked about friends?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid .00 No 386 64.8 64.8 64.8

1.00 Yes 209 35.2 35.2 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




family Asked about family?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid .00 No 378 63.6 63.6 63.6

1.00 Yes 217 36.4 36.4 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




fear_isolation Fear of isolation (7 = most fearful)

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 74 12.5 12.5 12.5

1 77 12.9 12.9 25.4

2 103 17.4 17.4 42.8

3 127 21.3 21.3 64.1

4 134 22.5 22.5 86.6

5 57 9.5 9.5 96.2

6 21 3.6 3.6 99.7

7 2 .3 .3 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0




pucog1pa Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 27 4.6 34.7 34.7

2 17 2.9 22.2 56.9

3 24 4.0 30.1 87.0

33 10 1.7 13.0 100.0

Total 78 13.1 100.0

Missing System 517 86.9

Total 595 100.0




pufog1pa Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 24 4.0 30.2 30.2

2 22 3.6 27.7 57.9

3 22 3.8 28.7 86.6

33 10 1.8 13.4 100.0

Total 78 13.1 100.0

Missing System 517 86.9

Total 595 100.0




putog1pa Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 15 2.6 19.5 19.5

2 21 3.6 27.3 46.8

3 14 2.3 17.5 64.2

4 10 1.6 12.2 76.4

27 1 .2 1.3 77.7

33 17 2.9 22.3 100.0

Total 78 13.1 100.0

Missing System 517 86.9

Total 595 100.0




puhog1pa Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 13 2.2 16.5 16.5

2 16 2.6 20.2 36.7

3 17 2.9 22.2 58.9

4 13 2.3 17.2 76.1

27 1 .2 1.3 77.4

33 18 3.0 22.6 100.0

Total 78 13.1 100.0

Missing System 517 86.9

Total 595 100.0




strngrg1 Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 60 10.1 35.6 35.6

2 34 5.7 20.1 55.7

3 23 3.9 13.9 69.6

4 37 6.2 21.8 91.4

33 15 2.4 8.6 100.0

Total 169 28.4 100.0

Missing System 426 71.6

Total 595 100.0




pucog1pb Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 28 4.7 30.9 30.9

2 24 4.0 26.3 57.2

3 28 4.7 30.5 87.7

33 11 1.9 12.3 100.0

Total 91 15.3 100.0

Missing System 504 84.7

Total 595 100.0




pufog1pb Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 25 4.3 27.9 27.9

2 30 5.0 32.4 60.4

3 25 4.2 27.3 87.7

33 11 1.9 12.3 100.0

Total 91 15.3 100.0

Missing System 504 84.7

Total 595 100.0




putog1pb Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 15 2.5 16.2 16.2

2 26 4.3 28.3 44.4

3 17 2.9 18.9 63.3

4 15 2.5 16.4 79.7

27 2 .3 2.2 81.9

33 16 2.8 18.1 100.0

Total 91 15.3 100.0

Missing System 504 84.7

Total 595 100.0




puhog1pb Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 13 2.2 14.2 14.2

2 14 2.3 14.9 29.1

3 18 3.0 19.4 48.5

4 21 3.6 23.5 72.0

27 3 .5 3.6 75.5

33 22 3.7 24.5 100.0

Total 91 15.3 100.0

Missing System 504 84.7

Total 595 100.0




frcog2pa Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 53 8.9 54.8 54.8

2 20 3.4 21.4 76.2

3 18 3.1 18.9 95.1

33 5 .8 4.9 100.0

Total 96 16.1 100.0

Missing System 499 83.9

Total 595 100.0




frfog2pa Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 53 8.9 55.4 55.4

2 21 3.5 22.0 77.4

3 13 2.1 13.3 90.6

33 9 1.5 9.4 100.0

Total 96 16.1 100.0

Missing System 499 83.9

Total 595 100.0




frtog2pa Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 45 7.5 46.5 46.5

2 18 3.0 18.3 64.9

3 10 1.7 10.8 75.6

4 15 2.4 15.2 90.8

33 9 1.5 9.2 100.0

Total 96 16.1 100.0

Missing System 499 83.9

Total 595 100.0




frhog2pa Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 11 1.9 11.7 11.7

2 2 .3 2.1 13.8

3 13 2.2 13.6 27.4

4 63 10.5 65.3 92.7

27 1 .1 .6 93.3

33 6 1.1 6.7 100.0

Total 96 16.1 100.0

Missing System 499 83.9

Total 595 100.0




frendsg2 Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 138 23.3 66.2 66.2

2 34 5.7 16.2 82.5

3 4 .7 2.1 84.5

4 18 3.0 8.6 93.2

27 1 .2 .6 93.8

33 13 2.2 6.2 100.0

Total 209 35.2 100.0

Missing System 386 64.8

Total 595 100.0




frcog2pb Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 56 9.4 49.4 49.4

2 29 4.9 25.6 75.0

3 23 3.8 20.1 95.1

27 1 .1 .6 95.7

33 5 .8 4.3 100.0

Total 113 19.0 100.0

Missing System 482 81.0

Total 595 100.0




frfog2pb Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 50 8.3 43.9 43.9

2 34 5.7 30.1 74.0

3 23 3.8 19.9 93.9

27 1 .1 .6 94.6

33 6 1.0 5.4 100.0

Total 113 19.0 100.0

Missing System 482 81.0

Total 595 100.0




frtog2pb Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 60 10.0 52.7 52.7

2 20 3.3 17.6 70.2

3 9 1.6 8.2 78.4

4 16 2.6 13.8 92.2

27 1 .1 .6 92.9

33 8 1.4 7.1 100.0

Total 113 19.0 100.0

Missing System 482 81.0

Total 595 100.0




frhog2pb Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 13 2.2 11.4 11.4

2 5 .9 4.8 16.2

3 14 2.4 12.6 28.9

4 72 12.1 63.8 92.7

27 1 .1 .6 93.3

33 8 1.3 6.7 100.0

Total 113 19.0 100.0

Missing System 482 81.0

Total 595 100.0




facog3pa Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 63 10.6 67.2 67.2

2 11 1.8 11.7 78.9

3 13 2.1 13.5 92.3

33 7 1.2 7.7 100.0

Total 93 15.7 100.0

Missing System 501 84.3

Total 595 100.0




fafog3pa Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 57 9.6 60.8 60.8

2 19 3.1 19.9 80.8

3 10 1.6 10.3 91.1

33 8 1.4 8.9 100.0

Total 93 15.7 100.0

Missing System 501 84.3

Total 595 100.0




fatog3pa Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 55 9.3 59.3 59.3

2 11 1.9 11.9 71.2

3 6 1.1 6.8 78.0

4 14 2.4 15.0 93.0

27 1 .1 .7 93.7

33 6 1.0 6.3 100.0

Total 93 15.7 100.0

Missing System 501 84.3

Total 595 100.0




fahog3pa Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 8 1.3 8.5 8.5

2 3 .5 3.4 11.8

3 8 1.4 8.9 20.7

4 68 11.4 72.5 93.2

27 1 .1 .7 93.9

33 6 1.0 6.1 100.0

Total 93 15.7 100.0

Missing System 501 84.3

Total 595 100.0




familyg3 Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 131 22.0 60.3 60.3

2 37 6.2 16.9 77.2

3 17 2.9 8.0 85.3

4 21 3.5 9.6 94.9

27 1 .1 .3 95.2

33 10 1.8 4.8 100.0

Total 217 36.4 100.0

Missing System 378 63.6

Total 595 100.0




facog3pb Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 82 13.8 66.9 66.9

2 18 3.0 14.3 81.2

3 15 2.5 11.9 93.1

33 9 1.4 6.9 100.0

Total 123 20.7 100.0

Missing System 472 79.3

Total 595 100.0




fafog3pb Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 85 14.4 69.5 69.5

2 18 3.1 14.7 84.2

3 7 1.2 5.6 89.8

33 13 2.1 10.2 100.0

Total 123 20.7 100.0

Missing System 472 79.3

Total 595 100.0




fatog3pb Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 80 13.5 65.4 65.4

2 14 2.3 11.2 76.6

3 7 1.1 5.4 82.0

4 13 2.2 10.7 92.6

27 1 .1 .5 93.1

33 9 1.4 6.9 100.0

Total 123 20.7 100.0

Missing System 472 79.3

Total 595 100.0




fahog3pb Spiral of silence experiment component variable

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 15 2.6 12.4 12.4

2 3 .5 2.4 14.8

3 7 1.2 5.8 20.5

4 89 14.9 72.0 92.5

27 1 .1 .5 93.0

33 9 1.4 7.0 100.0

Total 123 20.7 100.0

Missing System 472 79.3

Total 595 100.0




partyid Political party

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Republican 184 30.9 31.1 31.1

2 Democrat 187 31.5 31.7 62.7

3 Independent 146 24.5 24.7 87.4

4 Other 48 8.0 8.1 95.5

27 Refused 9 1.6 1.6 97.0

33 Don't know 18 2.9 3.0 100.0

Total 592 99.5 100.0

Missing System 3 .5

Total 595 100.0




stronrep Strong republican

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Strong 98 16.5 53.3 53.3

2 Not very strong 83 14.0 45.2 98.4

33 Don't know 3 .5 1.6 100.0

Total 184 30.9 100.0

Missing System 411 69.1

Total 595 100.0




strondem Strong democrat

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Strong 124 20.8 65.9 65.9

2 Not very strong 59 10.0 31.7 97.6

27 Refused 1 .1 .3 97.9

33 Don't know 4 .7 2.1 100.0

Total 187 31.5 100.0

Missing System 407 68.5

Total 595 100.0




indlean Close to republican or democrat?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Closer to Republican 48 8.0 33.2 33.2

2 Closer to Democrat 37 6.3 25.8 59.0

3 Neither 58 9.7 40.0 99.1

27 Refused 1 .1 .5 99.6

33 Don't know 1 .1 .4 100.0

Total 144 24.2 100.0

Missing System 451 75.8

Total 595 100.0




whovote4 Who vote for in 2008 presidential race?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Obama 195 32.7 33.1 33.1

2 McCain 214 35.9 36.3 69.4

3 Someone else 25 4.2 4.2 73.6

4 Didn't vote 108 18.1 18.3 91.9

27 Refused 36 6.0 6.1 98.0

33 Don't know 12 2.0 2.0 100.0

Total 589 99.0 100.0

Missing System 6 1.0

Total 595 100.0




edletter [Have you ...] Written a letter to a newspaper, magazine or television news
program?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 1 Yes 95 15.9 16.2 16.2

2 2 No 487 81.9 83.0 99.1

27 r Refused 3 .5 .5 99.7

33 x Don't know 2 .3 .3 100.0

Total 587 98.7 100.0

Missing System 8 1.3

Total 595 100.0




calledin [Have you ...] Called in to a radio or television talk show?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 1 Yes 89 14.9 15.1 15.1

2 2 No 494 83.0 84.0 99.1

27 r Refused 3 .5 .5 99.7

33 x Don't know 2 .3 .3 100.0

Total 588 98.8 100.0

Missing System 7 1.2

Total 595 100.0




contcand [Have you ...] Contacted a candidate for public office or an elected official?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 1 Yes 203 34.1 34.5 34.5

2 2 No 379 63.7 64.4 98.9

27 r Refused 2 .3 .3 99.2

33 x Don't know 5 .8 .8 100.0

Total 588 98.8 100.0

Missing System 7 1.2

Total 595 100.0




gotomeet [Have you ...] Attended a public meeting of an organization interested in public
affairs?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 1 Yes 192 32.3 32.6 32.6

2 2 No 388 65.3 66.0 98.7

27 r Refused 3 .5 .5 99.2

33 x Don't know 5 .8 .8 100.0

Total 588 98.8 100.0

Missing System 7 1.2

Total 595 100.0




talkmeet [Have you ...] Spoken out at a public meeting of an organization interested in
public affairs?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 1 Yes 103 17.3 17.5 17.5

2 2 No 477 80.2 81.3 98.8

27 r Refused 3 .5 .5 99.3

33 x Don't know 4 .7 .7 100.0

Total 587 98.7 100.0

Missing System 8 1.3

Total 595 100.0




protest [Have you ...] Taken part in a public demonstration or march?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 1 Yes 55 9.2 9.4 9.4

2 2 No 525 88.3 89.5 98.9

27 r Refused 3 .5 .5 99.4

33 x Don't know 4 .6 .6 100.0

Total 587 98.7 100.0

Missing System 8 1.3

Total 595 100.0




workcamp [Have you ...] Worked in a political campaign?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 1 Yes 68 11.5 11.6 11.6

2 2 No 514 86.5 87.5 99.1

27 r Refused 3 .5 .5 99.7

33 x Don't know 2 .3 .3 100.0

Total 588 98.8 100.0

Missing System 7 1.2

Total 595 100.0




uptodate How often follow what's going on in government and public affairs?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Hardly at all 43 7.2 7.3 7.3

2 Only now and then 71 11.9 12.1 19.4

3 Some of the time 155 26.0 26.4 45.8

4 Most of the time 310 52.1 52.9 98.6

27 Refused 3 .5 .5 99.2

33 Don't know 5 .8 .8 100.0

Total 586 98.5 100.0

Missing System 9 1.5

Total 595 100.0




veep What job does Joe Biden hold?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Vice president 457 76.9 79.0 79.0

2 Any incorrect answer 12 2.1 2.1 81.1

27 Refused 4 .7 .8 81.9

33 Don't know 105 17.6 18.1 100.0

Total 579 97.3 100.0

Missing System 16 2.7

Total 595 100.0




jdreview Who determines whether a law is constitutional?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Supreme Court 406 68.4 70.4 70.4

2 Any incorrect answer 88 14.8 15.3 85.6

27 Refused 4 .6 .6 86.3

33 Don't know 79 13.4 13.7 100.0

Total 578 97.1 100.0

Missing System 17 2.9

Total 595 100.0




twothrds How much of a majority required to override a veto?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Two-thirds 254 42.7 43.9 43.9

2 Any incorrect answer 82 13.7 14.1 58.0

27 Refused 4 .6 .6 58.7

33 Don't know 239 40.2 41.3 100.0

Total 578 97.1 100.0

Missing System 17 2.9

Total 595 100.0




housmaj Which party holds a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Democrat 412 69.4 71.5 71.5

2 Any incorrect answer 56 9.4 9.7 81.2

27 Refused 6 1.0 1.0 82.3

33 Don't know 102 17.2 17.7 100.0

Total 577 97.0 100.0

Missing System 18 3.0

Total 595 100.0




conparty Which party is more conservative than the other?


Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative Percent


Valid 1 Republican 350 58.8 60.7 60.7



2 2 No, both parties are equally conservative 71 11.9 12.3 73.0



3 Any incorrect answer besides "No" 58 9.8 10.1 83.0



27 Refused 7 1.3 1.3 84.3



33 Don't know 90 15.2 15.7
100.0


Total 577 97.0 100.0



Missing System 18 3.0



Total 595 100.0






isolwory "I worry about being isolated if people disagree with me."

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 True 41 6.9 7.2 7.2

2 Not true 515 86.6 89.9 97.1

27 Refused 3 .5 .5 97.7

33 Don't know 13 2.2 2.3 100.0

Total 573 96.3 100.0

Missing System 22 3.7

Total 595 100.0




avoid "I don't worry about other people avoiding me."

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 True 350 58.8 61.1 61.1

2 Not true 203 34.1 35.4 96.5

27 Refused 3 .6 .6 97.0

33 Don't know 17 2.9 3.0 100.0

Total 573 96.3 100.0

Missing System 22 3.7

Total 595 100.0




tell "I avoid telling other people what I think when there's a risk they would avoid me if
they knew my opinion

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 1 True 101 16.9 17.6 17.6

2 2 Not true 429 72.2 74.9 92.5

27 r Refused 4 .7 .7 93.2

33 x Don't know 39 6.5 6.8 100.0

Total 573 96.3 100.0

Missing System 22 3.7

Total 595 100.0




dodgargu "I enjoy avoiding arguments."

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 1 True 315 52.9 55.1 55.1

2 2 Not true 205 34.5 35.9 90.9

27 r Refused 5 .9 1.0 91.9

33 x Don't know 46 7.8 8.1 100.0

Total 572 96.1 100.0

Missing System 23 3.9

Total 595 100.0




argintel "Arguing over controversial issues improves my intelligence."

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 1 True 234 39.3 40.7 40.7

2 2 Not true 286 48.1 49.9 90.6

27 r Refused 4 .6 .7 91.3

33 x Don't know 50 8.4 8.7 100.0

Total 574 96.5 100.0

Missing System 21 3.5

Total 595 100.0




enjargue "I enjoy a good argument over a controversial issue."

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 1 True 293 49.3 51.2 51.2

2 2 Not true 254 42.7 44.3 95.6

27 r Refused 2 .3 .3 95.9

33 x Don't know 23 3.9 4.1 100.0

Total 573 96.3 100.0

Missing System 22 3.7

Total 595 100.0




avargue "I try to avoid getting into arguments."

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 1 True 422 71.0 73.7 73.7

2 2 Not true 129 21.6 22.4 96.2

27 r Refused 3 .4 .4 96.6

33 x Don't know 19 3.2 3.4 100.0

Total 573 96.3 100.0

Missing System 22 3.7

Total 595 100.0




reborn Are you born again?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Yes 340 57.2 65.6 65.6

2 No 178 30.0 34.4 100.0

Total 518 87.2 100.0

Missing 27 Refused 6 1.1

33 Don't know 44 7.4

System 26 4.4

Total 76 12.8

Total 595 100.0




savesoul Ever evangelized?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Yes 389 65.5 70.0 70.0

2 No 167 28.1 30.0 100.0

Total 556 93.5 100.0

Missing 27 Refused 4 .7

33 Don't know 5 .9

System 29 4.9

Total 38 6.5

Total 595 100.0




rapture Believe in the "Rapture"?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Yes 321 54.0 64.8 64.8

2 No 174 29.3 35.2 100.0

Total 496 83.3 100.0

Missing 27 Refused 16 2.6

33 Don't know 54 9.2

System 29 4.9

Total 99 16.7

Total 595 100.0




bible View of the Bible


Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative Percent


Valid 1 Literal word of God 225 37.8 39.8 39.8



2 Inspired, but not literal, word of God 265 44.5 46.9 86.6



3 Book of fables, etc., recorded by men 50 8.4 8.8 95.5



12 1 .1 .1 95.6



99 Refused or don't know 25 4.2 4.4 100.0



Total 565 95.0 100.0



Missing System 30 5.0



Total 595 100.0






educ Last school year completed

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 2 Elementary 11 1.8 1.9 1.9

3 Some high school 52 8.7 9.3 11.2

4 High school grad 172 29.0 30.9 42.1

5 Some trade 17 2.9 3.0 45.2

6 Some college 106 17.9 19.1 64.3

7 College grad 135 22.7 24.2 88.5

8 Some graduate study 14 2.3 2.5 91.0

9 Master's 40 6.8 7.2 98.2

10 Doctorate 10 1.7 1.8 100.0

Total 558 93.8 100.0

Missing 27 Refused 3 .6

33 Don't know 4 .6

System 30 5.0

Total 37 6.2

Total 595 100.0




race What race are you?


Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative
Percent


Valid 1 White 464 78.0 82.2 82.2



2 Black or African-American 57 9.5 10.0 92.2



3 Asian or Pacific Islander 2 .3 .4 92.6



4 Native American or Alaskan Native 5 .9 .9 93.5



5 Other 20 3.3 3.5 97.0



27 Refused/not applicable (volunteered) 7 1.2 1.2 98.2



33 Don't know/no opinion (volunteered) 10 1.7 1.8 100.0



Total 565 95.0 100.0



Missing System 30 5.0



Total 595 100.0






income What is your income level?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 10,000 or less 35 5.8 7.7 7.7

2 10,001 to 15,000 31 5.2 6.9 14.6

3 15,001 to 20,000 20 3.3 4.4 18.9

4 20,001 to 25,000 28 4.7 6.1 25.1

5 25,001 to 30,000 33 5.5 7.3 32.4

6 30,001 to 35,000 22 3.7 4.8 37.2

7 35,001 to 40,000 23 3.9 5.2 42.4

8 40,001 to 45,000 27 4.5 5.9 48.3

9 45,001 to 50,000 24 4.0 5.2 53.6

10 50,001 to 75,000 73 12.2 16.1 69.7

11 75,001 to 99,999 67 11.3 14.8 84.5

12 100,000 or more 70 11.7 15.5 100.0

Total 451 75.9 100.0

Missing 27 Refused/not applicable 80 13.5

33 Dont know/no opinion 32 5.4

System 31 5.2

Total 143 24.1

Total 595 100.0




areacodx AREACODX

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 96 16.2 17.1 17.1

423 135 22.6 23.9 41.0

615 65 11.0 11.6 52.6

731 51 8.6 9.1 61.7

865 76 12.7 13.4 75.1

901 51 8.5 9.0 84.1

931 90 15.1 15.9 100.0

Total 564 94.8 100.0

Missing System 31 5.2

Total 595 100.0




msacod Census Bureau Metropolitan Area


Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative Percent


Valid 0 Non-MSA 202 34.0 35.9
35.9


1560 Chattanooga, TN-GA MSA 35 5.8 6.2
42.0


1660 Clarksville-Hopkinsville, TN-KY MSA 19 3.2 3.4
45.4


3580 Jackson, TN MSA 6 1.1 1.1
46.5


3660 Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA MSA 31 5.3 5.5
52.1


3840 Knoxville, TN MSA 61 10.3 10.8
62.9


4920 Memphis, TN-AR-MS MSA 51 8.5 9.0
71.9


5360 Nashville, TN MSA 159 26.7 28.1
100.0


Total 564 94.8 100.0



Missing System 31 5.2



Total 595 100.0






regvotex

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 66 11.1 11.3 11.3

1 518 87.2 88.7 100.0

Total 584 98.3 100.0

Missing System 10 1.7

Total 595 100.0




whovotex

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 108 18.1 19.9 19.9

1 433 72.8 80.1 100.0

Total 541 90.9 100.0

Missing System 54 9.1

Total 595 100.0




edlettex

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 487 81.9 83.7 83.7

1 95 15.9 16.3 100.0

Total 582 97.8 100.0

Missing System 13 2.2

Total 595 100.0




calledx

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 494 83.0 84.7 84.7

1 89 14.9 15.3 100.0

Total 583 98.0 100.0

Missing System 12 2.0

Total 595 100.0




contcanx

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 379 63.7 65.1 65.1

1 203 34.1 34.9 100.0

Total 581 97.7 100.0

Missing System 14 2.3

Total 595 100.0




gomeetx

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 388 65.3 66.9 66.9

1 192 32.3 33.1 100.0

Total 580 97.5 100.0

Missing System 15 2.5

Total 595 100.0




talkmeex

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 477 80.2 82.3 82.3

1 103 17.3 17.7 100.0

Total 580 97.5 100.0

Missing System 15 2.5

Total 595 100.0




protestx

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 525 88.3 90.5 90.5

1 55 9.2 9.5 100.0

Total 580 97.5 100.0

Missing System 15 2.5

Total 595 100.0




workcamx

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 514 86.5 88.3 88.3

1 68 11.5 11.7 100.0

Total 583 98.0 100.0

Missing System 12 2.0

Total 595 100.0




tennmood Index of governor approval, tenn direction and tenn econ

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 47 8.0 24.4 24.4

33.33333333333333 62 10.5 32.1 56.5

66.66666666666666 62 10.5 32.2 88.7

100 22 3.7 11.3 100.0

Total 194 32.6 100.0

Missing System 401 67.4

Total 595 100.0




natmood Index of prez approval, national direction and national econ

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 70 11.7 34.3 34.3

33.33333333333333 99 16.7 48.9 83.3

66.66666666666666 33 5.5 16.1 99.4

100 1 .2 .6 100.0

Total 203 34.2 100.0

Missing System 392 65.8

Total 595 100.0




npdays How often read paper

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 zero days 126 21.1 21.9 21.9

1 1 day 52 8.7 9.0 30.8

2 2 days 62 10.4 10.8 41.6

3 3 days 35 5.9 6.1 47.7

4 4 days 24 4.1 4.2 52.0

5 5 days 43 7.3 7.5 59.5

6 6 days 12 2.0 2.1 61.6

7 7 days 221 37.1 38.4 100.0

Total 575 96.6 100.0

Missing 27 Refused 1 .1

33 Dont' know 18 3.1

System 1 .2

Total 20 3.4

Total 595 100.0




tvndays How often watch tv newscast

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 zero days 40 6.7 6.8 6.8

1 1 day 18 3.1 3.1 9.9

2 2 days 38 6.3 6.5 16.4

3 3 days 28 4.7 4.8 21.1

4 4 days 16 2.8 2.8 24.0

5 5 days 25 4.3 4.4 28.3

6 6 days 9 1.6 1.6 29.9

7 7 days 409 68.8 70.1 100.0

Total 584 98.2 100.0

Missing 33 Dont' know 9 1.4

System 2 .3

Total 11 1.8

Total 595 100.0




netuse Time spent using the Internet

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 More than an hour a day 240 40.4 40.6 40.6

2 Up to one hour a day 113 19.0 19.0 59.7

3 A few times a week 86 14.5 14.6 74.3

4 A few times a month of less 28 4.8 4.8 79.1

5 Never 121 20.3 20.4 99.5

33 Don't know 3 .5 .5 100.0

Total 592 99.5 100.0

Missing System 3 .5

Total 595 100.0




libcon Liberal or conservative

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Far left 13 2.3 2.3 2.3

2 Liberal 91 15.4 15.4 17.7

3 Middle of road 196 33.0 33.1 50.8

4 Conservative 212 35.6 35.8 86.6

5 Far right 22 3.8 3.8 90.4

27 Refused 7 1.1 1.1 91.6

33 Don't know 50 8.4 8.4 100.0

Total 592 99.5 100.0

Missing System 3 .5

Total 595 100.0




regvote Registered to vote?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Yes 518 87.2 88.0 88.0

2 No 66 11.1 11.2 99.3

27 Refused 1 .2 .2 99.4

33 Don't know 3 .6 .6 100.0

Total 589 99.0 100.0

Missing System 6 1.0

Total 595 100.0




oftchrch How often do you go to church?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Never 75 12.7 13.5 13.5

2 Seldom 132 22.3 23.8 37.3

3 Once a month 53 8.9 9.5 46.8

4 Almost every week 116 19.5 20.8 67.6

5 Once a week 181 30.4 32.4 100.0

Total 557 93.7 100.0

Missing 27 Refused 6 1.0

33 Don't know 8 1.3

System 24 4.0

Total 37 6.3

Total 595 100.0




hispanic Are you hispanic?

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Yes 17 2.8 3.0 3.0

2 No 535 89.9 94.7 97.7

27 Refused 3 .4 .5 98.1

33 Don't know 11 1.8 1.9 100.0

Total 565 95.0 100.0

Missing System 30 5.0

Total 595 100.0




agecat Age category

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1.00 18-34 165 27.7 29.8 29.8

2.00 35-49 159 26.8 28.8 58.5

3.00 50-64 135 22.8 24.4 83.0

4.00 65 or older 94 15.8 17.0 100.0

Total 554 93.1 100.0

Missing 99 41 6.9

Total 595 100.0




incat Income category

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1.00 Less than 15K 66 11.1 14.6 14.6

2.00 15-25K 47 8.0 10.5 25.1

3.00 25-40K 78 13.2 17.3 42.4

4.00 40-50K 50 8.5 11.2 53.6

5.00 More than 50K 210 35.2 46.4 100.0

Total 451 75.9 100.0

Missing System 143 24.1

Total 595 100.0




intdate INTDATE

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 20090216 83 13.9 14.6 14.6

20090217 58 9.8 10.3 24.9

20090219 58 9.8 10.3 35.3

20090220 95 16.0 16.9 52.2

20090221 24 4.1 4.3 56.5

20090223 45 7.5 7.9 64.4

20090224 47 8.0 8.4 72.8

20090226 63 10.6 11.2 84.0

20090227 68 11.4 12.0 96.0

20090228 22 3.8 4.0 100.0

Total 564 94.8 100.0

Missing System 31 5.2

Total 595 100.0




racecat Race category

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1.00 White 464 78.0 84.7 84.7

2.00 Black 57 9.5 10.4 95.1

3.00 other 27 4.5 4.9 100.0

Total 548 92.1 100.0

Missing 99 47 7.9

Total 595 100.0




edcat Education category

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1.00 H.S. Grad. or less 235 39.5 42.1 42.1

2.00 Some College or Trade 123 20.8 22.1 64.3

3.00 College Grad. to Post Grad 199 33.5 35.7 100.0

Total 558 93.8 100.0

Missing System 37 6.2

Total 595 100.0




metrona Metro Nashville non-Metro dichotomy


Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative
Percent


Valid .00 Non-Metro Nash/Davidson 492 82.8 87.2 87.2



1.00 Metro Nashville-Davidson Co 72 12.2 12.8 100.0



Total 565 95.0 100.0



Missing System 30 5.0



Total 595 100.0






REGION Tennessee region


Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative
Percent


Valid 1.00 Metro Nashville 72 12.2 12.2 12.2



2.00 Middle Tennessee, Doughnut 100 16.8 16.8 29.0



3.00 Middle Tennessee, Non-Doughnut 90 15.2 15.2 44.2



4.00 Non-Middle Tennessee 332 55.8 55.8 100.0



Total 595 100.0 100.0






division Grand division: East Middle West

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1.00 East 219 36.8 38.8 38.8

2.00 Middle 242 40.7 42.9 81.7

3.00 West 103 17.3 18.3 100.0

Total 564 94.8 100.0

Missing System 31 5.2

Total 595 100.0




faithcat Faith category

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1.00 Southern Baptist 44 7.4 7.6 7.6

2.00 Other Baptist 93 15.6 16.0 23.6

3.00 United Methodist 38 6.3 6.5 30.1

4.00 Churches of Christ 24 4.0 4.1 34.2

5.00 Catholic 30 5.0 5.1 39.3

6.00 Christian Churches 20 3.4 3.5 42.8

98.00 Other mainline 23 3.9 4.0 46.8

99.00 Other Protestant 64 10.8 11.0 57.8

999.00 Unchurched 245 41.2 42.2 100.0

Total 581 97.7 100.0

Missing 27.00 Refused 5 .8

33.00 Don't know 2 .4

System 6 1.1

Total 13 2.3

Total 595 100.0




PARTYAFF PARTY AFFILIATION

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid .00 Strong Democrat 124 20.8 21.3 21.3

1.00 Moderate Democrat 63 10.6 10.9 32.2

2.00 Lean Democrat 48 8.0 8.3 40.5

3.00 Independent no lean 124 20.8 21.3 61.8

4.00 Lean Republican 37 6.3 6.4 68.3

5.00 Moderate Republican 86 14.5 14.8 83.1

6.00 Strong Republican 98 16.5 16.9 100.0

Total 579 97.4 100.0

Missing 99 16 2.6

Total 595 100.0




evanindx Evangelicalism index

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 82 13.8 15.2 15.2

1 83 13.9 15.3 30.5

2 87 14.6 16.1 46.7

3 158 26.6 29.3 76.0

4 130 21.8 24.0 100.0

Total 540 90.8 100.0

Missing System 55 9.2

Total 595 100.0




gender Male or female

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 1 Male 282 47.4 50.0 50.0

2 Female 282 47.4 50.0 100.0

Total 564 94.8 100.0

Missing 99 31 5.2

Total 595 100.0




dkk Political knowledge index (max=5)

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 0 58 9.8 9.8 9.8

1 51 8.6 8.6 18.4

2 83 14.0 14.0 32.4

3 110 18.6 18.6 51.0

4 127 21.3 21.3 72.3

5 165 27.7 27.7 100.0

Total 595 100.0 100.0