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MTSU Poll Spring 2010 Codebook
(exact questionnaire wording)
Question HELLO1
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| TURN THE PHONE ON AND DIAL "9," THEN "1," THEN THE NUMBER IN THE UPPER |
| LEFT CORNER OF THE SCREEN. REMEMBER: ALL CALLS ARE LOGGED AND CHECKED! |
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| IF YOU SEE ### AT THE START OF THE NUMBER, THE NUMBER IS A LOCAL CALL, |
| AND THERE IS NO NEED TO DIAL AN AREA CODE. JUST DIAL "9," THEN THE |
| SEVEN-DIGIT NUMBER. |
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| [IF A PERSON ANSWERS, QUICKLY PRESS 1] |
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| [OTHERWISE, HANG UP, THEN PRESS 2] |
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| Hello, this is _____, a college student calling from Middle Tennessee State |
| University. We recently started an interview with ______. I'd like to resume |
| the interview if this is a good time. [HIT 1 TO RESUME, CTRL-END TO STOP] |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
IF (HELLO1 = 2) SKIPTO BYENOW2
Question HELLO2
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| Hello, this is __, a student calling from Middle Tennessee |
| State University. We're conducting a statewide survey on |
| several important issues ... |
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| ... To keep things random, may I please speak with the |
| *youngest male* age 18 or older who is at home right now? |
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| [WHO, IF ANYONE, FITS THE DESCRIPTION?] |
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| 1 Person you're talking to |
| 2 Someone else there [ASK: "May I please speak with him?"] |
| 3 Nobody there fits the description |
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| [IF THE CONVERSATION ENDS HERE, press and hold the "Ctrl" |
| key, then press "End" to exit the questionnaire.] |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
IF (HELLO2 = 1) SKIPTO PERMISSN
IF (HELLO2 = 2) SKIPTO YUNGMALE
IF (HELLO2 = 3) SKIPTO HELLO3
Question HELLO3
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| In that case, may I please speak with the *oldest female* age |
| 18 or older who is at home right now? |
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| [WHO FITS THE DESCRIPTION?] |
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| 1 Person you're talking to |
| 2 Someone else there [ASK: "May I please speak with her?"] |
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| [IF THE CONVERSATION ENDS HERE, press and hold the "Ctrl" |
| key, then press "End" to exit the questionnaire.] |
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| [YOU ALSO MAY USE 'ESC" TO RETURN TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTION] |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
IF (HELLO3 = 1) SKIPTO PERMISSN
IF (HELLO3 = 2) SKIPTO OLDFEMAL
Question YUNGMALE
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| Hello, this is __, a student calling from Middle Tennessee |
| State University. We're conducting a statewide survey on |
| several important issues. |
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| To keep things random, I'd like to speak to the youngest |
| male age 18 or older who is at home right now. Is that you, |
| or is that someone else? |
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| 1 Yes, person matches description |
| 2 No, someone else ==> [ASK: "May I speak to him, please?" |
| AND REASK THE QUESTION] |
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| [IF THE CONVERSATION ENDS HERE, press and hold the "Ctrl" |
| key, then press "End" to exit the questionnaire.] |
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| [YOU ALSO MAY USE 'ESC" TO RETURN TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTION] |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
IF (YUNGMALE = 1) SKIPTO PERMISSN
Question OLDFEMAL
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| Hello, this is __, a student calling from Middle Tennessee |
| State University. We're conducting a statewide survey on |
| several important issues. |
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| To keep things random, I'd like to speak to the *oldest |
| female* age 18 or older who is at home right now. Is that |
| you, or is that someone else? |
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| 1 Yes, person matches description |
| 2 No, someone else ==> [ASK: "May I speak to her, please?" |
| AND REASK THE QUESTION] |
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| [IF THE CONVERSATION ENDS HERE, press and hold the "Ctrl" |
| key, then press "End" to exit the questionnaire.] |
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| [YOU ALSO MAY USE 'ESC" TO RETURN TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTION] |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
IF (OLDFEMAL = 1) SKIPTO PERMISSN
Question PERMISSN
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| Thanks. It sounds like you're the one I'd like to talk to. |
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| If you'll let me interview you, we'll keep your answers |
| confidential. Of course, you don't have to answer any |
| question you don't want to, and you can stop at any time. |
| Also, if you don't have an opinion on an issue, just tell me |
| and we'll go to the next questions. May I begin? |
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| 1 YES (GO TO FIRST QUESTION) |
| 2 NO (STOP INTERVIEW) |
| 3 PERSON WANTS TO BE CALLED BACK LATER |
| 4 NOT A HOME PHONE (BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, PAY PHONE, ETC.) |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
QAL BYENOW2
IF (PERMISSN = 2) SKIPTO BYENOW2
IF (PERMISSN = 3) SKIPTO CALLBACK
IF (PERMISSN = 4) SKIPTO BYENOW2
IF (QXSPLIT = 1) SKIPTO MAINSTAT
IF (QXSPLIT = 2) SKIPTO MAINNAT
Question BYENOW2
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| [PRESS ANY KEY TO END THE INTERVIEW, THEN CLICK ON THE |
| PHRASE THAT DESCRIBES WHAT HAPPENED. IF THE PERSON WANTS TO |
| BE CALLED BACK SOME OTHER TIME, CHOOSE 'PLEASE CALL BACK |
| LATER'] |
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| [IF YOU DIDN'T MEAN TO END THE INTERVIEW, PRESS "ESC" |
| TO BACK UP] |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
CTRLEND
Question CALLBACK
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| [PRESS ANY KEY, CHOOSE "CALL BACK," THEN TRY TO GET THE |
| FIRST NAME OF THE PERSON WE NEED TO TALK TO AS WELL AS A |
| GOOD TIME TO CALL BACK] |
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| [IF YOU DIDN'T MEAN TO END THE INTERVIEW, PRESS "ESC" |
| TO BACK UP] |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
CTRLEND
Question MAINSTAT
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| First, tell me in your own words: What do you think is the |
| number one problem confronting the state of Tennessee at |
| this time? |
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| [CHOOSE ONE OF THE GENERAL CATEGORIES BELOW IF THE PERSON'S |
| ANSWER SEEMS TO FIT THERE. OTHERWISE, CHOOSE "OTHER," TYPE |
| IN A SUMMARY OF THE PERSON'S ANSWER, THEN CLICK "OK."] |
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| 1 Health insurance/health services |
| 2 Education |
| 3 Economy |
| 4 Crime |
| 5 Taxes |
| 6 Government corruption |
| 7 Readiness for an emergency or natural disaster |
| 8 Government waste/inefficiency |
| 9 Other |
| x Don't know |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
IF (MAINSTAT = 9) SKIPTO OTHPROB1
SKIPTO TENGOING
Question OTHPROB1
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| [TYPE A SHORT SUMMARY OF THE PERSON'S ANSWER] |
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| [THEN PRESS 'ENTER' TO CONTINUE] |
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| [IF NO ANSWER, TYPE 'NO ANSWER.'] |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question TENGOING
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| In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way |
| things are going in Tennessee at this time? |
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| 1 Satisfied |
| 2 Dissatisfied |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question TENNECON
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| How would you rate economic conditions in Tennessee today - |
| as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? |
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| 1 Excellent |
| 2 Good |
| 3 Only fair |
| 4 Poor |
| x Don't know |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
SKIPTO APGOV
Question MAINNAT
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| First, tell me in your own words: What do you think is the |
| number one problem confronting the United States at this |
| time? |
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| [CHOOSE ONE OF THE GENERAL CATEGORIES BELOW IF THE PERSON'S |
| ANSWER SEEMS TO FIT THERE. OTHERWISE, CHOOSE "OTHER," TYPE |
| IN A SUMMARY OF THE PERSON'S ANSWER, THEN CLICK "OK."] |
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| 1 War in Iraq and/or Afghanistan |
| 2 Economy/jobs |
| 3 Gas/heating oil crisis |
| 4 The president |
| 5 Terrorism |
| 6 Moral values/family values |
| 7 Poverty/homelessness |
| 8 Education |
| 9 Other: |
| x Don't know |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
IF (MAINNAT = 9) SKIPTO OTHPROB2
SKIPTO NATGOING
Question OTHPROB2
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| [TYPE A SHORT SUMMARY OF THE PERSON'S ANSWER] |
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| [THEN PRESS 'ENTER' TO CONTINUE] |
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| [IF NO ANSWER, TYPE 'NO ANSWER.'] |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question NATGOING
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| In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way |
| things are going in the United States at this time? |
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| 1 Satisfied |
| 2 Dissatisfied |
| x Don't know |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question NATECON
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| How would you rate economic conditions in the United States |
| today - as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? |
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| 1 Excellent |
| 2 Good |
| 3 Only fair |
| 4 Poor |
| x Don't know |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question APGOV
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| Now, some quick questions about governmental leaders. |
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| Do you approve or disapprove of the way Phil |
| Bredesen [BREAD-uh-sen] is handling his job |
| as governor? |
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| 1 Approve |
| 2 Disapprove |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question APLEG
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| Do you approve or disapprove of the job the Tennessee State |
| Legislature is doing? |
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| 1 Approve |
| 2 Disapprove |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question APPREZ
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| Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is |
| handling his job as president? |
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| 1 Approve |
| 2 Disapprove |
| x Don't know/not applicable |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question CONTRAN
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| I'm going to ask you how confident you are in some of the |
| Obama administration's abilities and characteristics. For |
| each one I mention, please tell me whether you are very |
| confident, somewhat confident, not too confident, or not at |
| all confident. |
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| Here's the first one ... |
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| [PLEASE PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE] |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question BOECON
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| How about ... the Obama administration's ability to improve |
| the economy? |
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| administration's ability to improve the economy? Very |
| confident, somewhat confident, not too confident, or not at |
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| 1 Very confident |
| 2 Somewhat confident |
| 3 Not too confident |
| 4 Not at all confident |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question BOHLCR
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| How about ... the Obama administration's ability to reform |
| health care? |
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| administration's ability to reform health care? |
| Very confident, somewhat confident, not too confident, or |
| not at all confident?"] |
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| 1 Very confident |
| 2 Somewhat confident |
| 3 Not too confident |
| 4 Not at all confident |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question BOETHICS
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| How about ... the Obama administration's ethical standards? |
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| administration's ethical standards? Very confident, somewhat |
| confident, not too confident, or not at all confident?"] |
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| 1 Very confident |
| 2 Somewhat confident |
| 3 Not too confident |
| 4 Not at all confident |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question BOFRNREL
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| How about ... the Obama administration's ability to manage |
| American foreign policy? |
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| administration's ability to manage American foreign policy? |
| Very confident, somewhat confident, not too confident, or |
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| 1 Very confident |
| 2 Somewhat confident |
| 3 Not too confident |
| 4 Not at all confident |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question OBAMCOOP
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| In your view, is Barack Obama doing enough to cooperate with |
| the Republicans in Congress, or not? |
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| 1 Yes, doing enough |
| 2 No, not doing enough |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question REPCOOP
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| In your view, are the Republicans in Congress doing enough |
| to cooperate with Barack Obama, or not?" |
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| 1 Yes, doing enough |
| 2 No, not doing enough |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question OBHAITI
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| Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is |
| handling the U.S. response to the earthquake in Haiti? |
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| 1 Approve |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question HRNEXT
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| What do you think Congress should do on health care: pass a |
| health care bill similar to the legislation that Congress |
| has been working on for the past year, start work on an |
| entirely new bill, or stop working on any bills that would |
| change the country's health care system? |
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| 1 Pass similar bill |
| 2 Start on new bill |
| 3 Stop working on any bill |
| x Don't know |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question RECHURT
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| Thinking now about the recession ... would you say this |
| recession has hurt you financially, or not? |
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| 1 Yes |
| 2 No |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
IF (RECHURT = 1) SKIPTO HOWHURT
SKIPTO WORRYNAT
Question HOWHURT
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| Is that a great deal or only somewhat? |
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| you financially a great deal or only somewhat?"] |
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| 1 A great deal |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question WORRYNAT
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| How do you feel about the direction of the nation's economy |
| over the next few years? Very worried, somewhat worried, not |
| too worried, or not worried at all? |
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| 1 Very worried |
| 2 Somewhat worried |
| 3 Not too worried |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question WORRYFAM
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| How do you feel about your own family's financial situation? |
| Very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried, or not |
| worried at all? |
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| 1 Very worried |
| 2 Somewhat worried |
| 3 Not too worried |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question IRQHOWGO
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| Switching topics ... In general, how would you say things |
| are going for the U.S. in Iraq ... very well, moderately |
| well, moderately badly, or very badly? |
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| 1 Very well |
| 2 Moderately well |
| 3 Moderately badly |
| 4 Very badly |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question IRQMSTK
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| In view of the developments since we first sent our troops |
| to Iraq, do you think the United States made a mistake in |
| sending troops to Iraq, or not? |
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| 1 Yes, made a mistake |
| 2 No, did not make a mistake |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question AFGHOWGO
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| In general, how would you say things are going for the |
| U.S. in Afghanistan ... very well, moderately well, |
| moderately badly, or very badly? |
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| 1 Very well |
| 2 Moderately well |
| 3 Moderately badly |
| 4 Very badly |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question AFGMSTK
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| In view of the developments since we first sent our troops |
| to Afghanistan, do you think the United States made a |
| mistake in sending troops to Afghanistan, or not? |
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| 1 Yes, made a mistake |
| 2 No, did not make a mistake |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question CUVFEC
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| You might have heard about a recent ruling by the Supreme |
| Court that determined that corporations can spend all they |
| want to on any candidate’s election instead of having their |
| spending capped by law ... |
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| How much would you say that you have heard about this case? |
| A lot, some, a little, or nothing at all before now? |
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| 2 Some |
| 3 A little |
| 4 Nothing |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
IF (CENQOR = 1) SKIPTO CSPCH1
IF (CENQOR = 2) SKIPTO CSPCH2
IF (CENQOR = 3) SKIPTO CSPCH3
IF (CENQOR = 4) SKIPTO CSPCH4
IF (CENQOR = 5) SKIPTO CSPCH5
Question CSPCH1
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| Would you say that you strongly approve, approve, |
| disapprove, or strongly disapprove of the court’s decision - |
| or aren't you sure? |
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| 1 Strongly approve |
| 2 Approve |
| 3 Disapprove |
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| 5 Not sure |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
SKIPTO CORP1
Question CSPCH2
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| Some have argued that the decision represents a victory for |
| freedom of speech since it gives corporations greater |
| ability to engage in political communication. Would you say |
| that you strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or strongly |
| disapprove of the court’s decision - or aren't you sure? |
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| 1 Strongly approve |
| 2 Approve |
| 3 Disapprove |
| 4 Strongly disapprove |
| 5 Not sure |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
SKIPTO CORP1
Question CSPCH3
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| Some have argued that the decision represents a loss for |
| democracy since it removes restrictions on corporations’ |
| ability to influence elections and candidates. Would you |
| say that you strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or |
| strongly disapprove of the court’s decision - or aren't you |
| sure? |
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| 1 Strongly approve |
| 2 Approve |
| 3 Disapprove |
| 4 Strongly disapprove |
| 5 Not sure |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
SKIPTO CORP1
Question CSPCH4
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| Some have argued that the decision represents a victory for |
| freedom of speech, since it gives corporations greater |
| ability to engage in political communication. Others have |
| argued that the decision represents a loss for democracy |
| since it removes restrictions on corporations’ ability to |
| influence elections and candidates. Would you say that you |
| strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or strongly |
| disapprove of the court’s decision - or aren't you sure? |
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| 1 Strongly approve |
| 2 Approve |
| 3 Disapprove |
| 4 Strongly disapprove |
| 5 Not sure |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
SKIPTO CORP1
Question CSPCH5
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| Some have argued that the decision represents a loss for |
| democracy since it removes restrictions on corporations’ |
| ability to influence elections and candidates. Others have |
| argued that the decision represents a victory for freedom of |
| speech, since it gives corporations greater ability to |
| engage in political communication. Would you say that you |
| strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or strongly |
| disapprove of the court’s decision - or aren't you sure? |
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| 1 Strongly approve |
| 2 Approve |
| 3 Disapprove |
| 4 Strongly disapprove |
| 5 Not sure |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
SKIPTO CORP1
Question CORP1
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| Would you say you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or |
| strongly disagree that the First Amendment gives |
| corporations the same free speech rights as individuals – or |
| aren’t you sure? |
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| 1 Strongly approve |
| 2 Approve |
| 3 Disapprove |
| 4 Strongly disapprove |
| 5 Not sure |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question CORP2
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| Would you say you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or |
| strongly disagree that the First Amendment protects how |
| money is spent in the same way it protects what is written |
| or said – or aren’t you sure? |
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| 1 Strongly approve |
| 2 Approve |
| 3 Disapprove |
| 4 Strongly disapprove |
| 5 Not sure |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question GOVPART
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| Now I'm going to ask you about some things happenning in |
| the state of Tennessee... As you might know, Tennessee will |
| elect a new governor next year. Would you prefer that the |
| next governor be a Democrat, a Republican, or do you not |
| have a preference at this time? |
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| 1 Democrats |
| 2 Republicans |
| 3 No preference at this time |
| x Don't know |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question GOVCANOP
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| It's still very early in the governor's race, but which, if |
| any, of the current candidates can you name off the top of |
| your head? Please name as many as you can. If you can't name |
| any, that's fine. Just let me know, and we'll move on. |
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| [DO *NOT* READ THE LIST BELOW. YOU MUST CHECK AT LEAST ONE |
| BOX. CLICK 'NEXT QUESTION' TO MOVE ON.] |
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| 1 BILL GIBBONS |
| 2 BILL HASLAM (HAZ lum) |
| 3 JIM KYLE |
| 4 KIM MCMILLAN |
| 5 MIKE MCWHERTER |
| 6 RON RAMSEY |
| 7 ZACH WAMP (Rhyms with "romp") |
| 8 RESPONDENT CAN'T NAME ANY CANDIDATES |
| 9 NEXT QUESTION |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question GOVINTRO
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| Now I'm going to name, in random order, each of the seven |
| leading candidates for Tennessee's next governor. For each |
| one, please tell me whether you ... |
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| ... Would like to see that person become Tennessee's next |
| governor |
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| ... Would *not* like to see that person become Tennessee's |
| next governor |
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| ... Have never heard of that person |
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| ... or have heard of that person but don't have an opinion |
| about that person. |
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| Here's the first one ... |
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| [PLEASE PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE] |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question GIBBONS
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| How about ... Bill Gibbons? |
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| [IF NECESSARY, ADD: Would you like to see him become |
| governor, would you *not* like to see him become governor, |
| have you never heard of him, or have you heard of him but |
| don't have an opinion about him?] |
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| 1 Would like to see become governor |
| 2 Would *not* like to see become governor |
| 3 Never heard of this person |
| 4 Heard of this person, but have no opinion |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question HASLAM
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| How about ... Bill Haslam [HAZ lum]? |
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| [IF NECESSARY, ADD: Would you like to see him become |
| governor, would you *not* like to see him become governor, |
| have you never heard of him, or have you heard of him but |
| don't have an opinion about him?] |
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| 1 Would like to see become governor |
| 2 Would *not* like to see become governor |
| 3 Never heard of this person |
| 4 Heard of this person, but have no opinion |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question KYLE
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| How about ... Jim Kyle? |
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| [IF NECESSARY, ADD: Would you like to see him become |
| governor, would you *not* like to see him become governor, |
| have you never heard of him, or have you heard of him but |
| don't have an opinion about him?] |
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| 1 Would like to see become governor |
| 2 Would *not* like to see become governor |
| 3 Never heard of this person |
| 4 Heard of this person, but have no opinion |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question MCMILLAN
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| How about ... Kim McMillan? |
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| [IF NECESSARY, ADD: Would you like to see her become |
| governor, would you *not* like to see her become governor, |
| have you never heard of her, or have you heard of her but |
| don't have an opinion about her?] |
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| 1 Would like to see become governor |
| 2 Would *not* like to see become governor |
| 3 Never heard of this person |
| 4 Heard of this person, but have no opinion |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question MCWHERTR
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| How about ... Mike McWherter? |
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| [IF NECESSARY, ADD: Would you like to see him become |
| governor, would you *not* like to see him become governor, |
| have you never heard of him, or have you heard of him but |
| don't have an opinion about him?] |
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| 1 Would like to see become governor |
| 2 Would *not* like to see become governor |
| 3 Never heard of this person |
| 4 Heard of this person, but have no opinion |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question RAMSEY
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| How about ... Ron Ramsey [RAM zee]? |
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| [IF NECESSARY, ADD: Would you like to see him become |
| governor, would you *not* like to see him become governor, |
| have you never heard of him, or have you heard of him but |
| don't have an opinion about him?] |
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| 1 Would like to see become governor |
| 2 Would *not* like to see become governor |
| 3 Never heard of this person |
| 4 Heard of this person, but have no opinion |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question WAMP
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| How about ... Zach Wamp [whomp]? |
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| [IF NECESSARY, ADD: Would you like to see him become |
| governor, would you *not* like to see him become governor, |
| have you never heard of him, or have you heard of him but |
| don't have an opinion about him?] |
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| 1 Would like to see become governor |
| 2 Would *not* like to see become governor |
| 3 Never heard of this person |
| 4 Heard of this person, but have no opinion |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question LEGCNTRL
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| Which party would you prefer to see in control of |
| Tennessee's Legislature after the next election, the |
| Democratic Party or the Republican Party - or aren't you |
| sure? |
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| 1 Democrats |
| 2 Republicans |
| x Don't know |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question TPHEARD
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| How much have you heard or read about the "Tea Party" |
| movement? A lot, some, not much, or nothing at all? |
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| 1 A lot |
| 2 Some |
| 3 Not much |
| 4 Nothing at all |
| x Don't know |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
IF (TPHEARD = 4) SKIPTO TPJOIN
Question TPAPPROV
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| Is your opinion of the Tea Party movement favorable, not |
| favorable, undecided, or haven't you heard enough about the |
| Tea Party movement yet to have an opinion? |
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| 1 Favorable |
| 2 Not favorable |
| 3 Undecided |
| 4 Haven't heard enough |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question TPMEMBER
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| Right now, do you consider yourself a member of the Tea |
| Party movement, or not? |
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| 1 Yes, consider self a member |
| 2 No, do not consider self a member |
| x Don't know |
| r Refused |
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Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question TPJOIN
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| How likely are you to join the Tea Party movement at any |
| time during the next 12 months? Very likely, somewhat |
| likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? |
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