S1. RECORD RESPONDENT GENDER
1. Are you registered to vote at your present address, or not?
3. How closely are you following the presidential race: very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not closely at all?
4. I'd like you to rate the chances that you will vote in the presidential election in November: Are you absolutely certain to vote, will you probably vote, are the chances 50-50, or less than that?
5. Candidate Order
5. If the 2008 presidential election were being held today and the candidates were Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the Democrats and John McCain and Sarah Palin, the Republicans, for whom would you vote?
5a. Candidate Order
5a. Which candidates are you leaning toward, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the Democrats or John McCain and Sarah Palin, the Republicans?
6. Do you think things in this country are generally going in the right direction or do you feel things have gotten pretty seriously off on the wrong track?
7. Thinking ahead to the November presidential election, what is the single most important issue in your choice for president?
8. Regardless of who you support, who do you think will win the election: Obama or McCain?
9. What's the main reason you think McCain will win?
10a. Regardless of how you might vote, do you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of Barack Obama? Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat?
10b. Regardless of how you might vote, do you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of John McCain? Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat?
10a. Net - Obama favorable (Net)
10b. Net - McCain favorable (Net)
11. Do you think that as a candidate Obama has been mostly addressing issues of special concern to African-Americans, or mostly avoiding those issues?
12. Do you think that's because he's not concerned about black issues, because he thinks that addressing black issues would be unpopular with white voters, or because he's trying to transcend or reach beyond black issues?
13. Obama has made some speeches calling on black Americans to take responsibility for their actions and pull themselves up in society. Do you think he's made those comments more to appeal to blacks, or more to appeal to whites?
14. Are you of Hispanic origin or background?
15. Are you White Hispanic or Black Hispanic?
16. Are you white, black, or some other race?
17. Do you think there is such a thing as a black experience in America, or do you think the experiences of blacks are individual enough that there's no general black experience?
17a. Do you think Obama is in touch with the black experience in America, or not?
18. Do you think Obama's nomination for president represents progress for all blacks in America more generally, or do you think it is only a single case that does not reflect broader progress for blacks overall?
19. Does Obama's nomination as the first black presidential candidate make you more proud to be an American, less proud, or does it not affect your feelings about being an American?
20. Do you think Obama's candidacy will or will not change the way black people think about themselves?
20a. Will that be a change for the better or for the worse?
21a. Compared with other groups in this country, do you think whites at this time have too little influence over government policies, too much influence or about the right amount? Is that a big concern to you, or not a big concern?
21b. Compared with other groups in this country, do you think blacks at this time have too little influence over government policies, too much influence or about the right amount? Is that a big concern to you, or not a big concern?
21c. Compared with other groups in this country, do you think Hispanics at this time have too little influence over government policies, too much influence or about the right amount? Is that a big concern to you, or not a big concern?
22. If Obama were president, do you think blacks would have too little influence over government policies, too much influence or about the right amount? Is that a big concern to you, or not a big concern?
23a. Please tell me what kind of priority The economy should receive in the next administration in Washington - the highest priority, a high priority but not the highest, or a lower priority than that?
23b. Please tell me what kind of priority Terrorism should receive in the next administration in Washington - the highest priority, a high priority but not the highest, or a lower priority than that?
23c. Please tell me what kind of priority Education should receive in the next administration in Washington - the highest priority, a high priority but not the highest, or a lower priority than that?
23d. Please tell me what kind of priority Health care should receive in the next administration in Washington - the highest priority, a high priority but not the highest, or a lower priority than that?
23e. Please tell me what kind of priority Reparations for slavery should receive in the next administration in Washington - the highest priority, a high priority but not the highest, or a lower priority than that?
23f. Please tell me what kind of priority Immigration should receive in the next administration in Washington - the highest priority, a high priority but not the highest, or a lower priority than that?
23g. Please tell me what kind of priority Mortgage foreclosures should receive in the next administration in Washington - the highest priority, a high priority but not the highest, or a lower priority than that?
23h. Please tell me what kind of priority The minimum wage should receive in the next administration in Washington - the highest priority, a high priority but not the highest, or a lower priority than that?
23i. Please tell me what kind of priority Affirmative action programs should receive in the next administration in Washington - the highest priority, a high priority but not the highest, or a lower priority than that?
23j. Please tell me what kind of priority Fairness in the criminal justice system should receive in the next administration in Washington - the highest priority, a high priority but not the highest, or a lower priority than that?
23k. Please tell me what kind of priority Poverty should receive in the next administration in Washington - the highest priority, a high priority but not the highest, or a lower priority than that?
24. Do you support or oppose affirmative action programs that give preference to racial minorities in areas such as hiring, promotions and college admissions?
25. Say such programs were based on income, not race. Would you support or oppose affirmative action programs that give preference to poor people in areas such as hiring, promotions, and college admissions, regardless of race?
26a. What about affirmative action programs that give assistance but not preference to racial minorities in areas such as hiring, promotions, and college admissions - would you support or oppose that?
26b. What about affirmative action programs that give assistance but not preference to poor people in areas such as hiring, promotions, and college admissions - would you support or oppose that?
27. Do you think blacks ?
28. Do you think blacks who live in your community experience racial discrimination, or not? Do you think it happens often, occasionally, or rarely?
29. Have you personally ever felt that you were being discriminated against because of your race? Has that happened often, occasionally or rarely?
30. Which of these do you think is the more important factor in the difficulty blacks face in improving their situation: lack of initiative among blacks themselves, or racism?
30a. Do you think lack of initiative/racism also is a factor, or is that not a factor?
31. Do you think blacks have to play down their racial identity to get ahead in American society, or do you think blacks can express their racial identity and still get ahead?
32. Do you think the history of slavery has too much influence in how blacks think about themselves today, too little, or about the right amount?
33. In your own personal identity do you think of yourself as (INSERT RESPONDENT'S RACE) first, as an American first, or what?
34. Thinking about your income, education and lifestyle, would you describe yourself as working class, middle class, or more in the upper range?
35. Do you feel you have more in common with other (INSERT RESPONDENT'S CLASS) people, no matter what their race, or more in common with other (INSERT RESPONDENT'S RACE IN PLURAL FORM) no matter what their social class?
36. Would you describe the community where you live as mostly black, mostly white, mostly Hispanic, mostly Asian, or mixed?
36a. Is it almost entirely black/white/Hispanic/Asian, or mostly black/white/Hispanic/Asian but not almost entirely?
37. To solve community problems, do you think Hispanics/blacks are better off building coalitions with other racial and ethnic groups or working alone as a group?
38. Do you think what happens generally to (INSERT RESPONDENT'S RACE) people in this country will have something to do with what happens in your life?
38a. Will it affect you a lot, some or not very much?
39. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Black people would improve their position if they spent less time protesting and more time working within the system.
40. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Blacks should stop thinking of themselves as a group and think more of themselves as individuals.
41. What is the best way for blacks to improve their situation as a group in the United States - should they concentrate on gaining political power or should they devote their efforts toward building economic power?
42a. For each item I name, please tell me how much of a problem it is in your community - extremely serious, very serious, somewhat serious, or less serious than that. The first is crime.
42b. For each item I name, please tell me how much of a problem it is in your community - extremely serious, very serious, somewhat serious, or less serious than that. The first is the use of illegal drugs.
42c. For each item I name, please tell me how much of a problem it is in your community - extremely serious, very serious, somewhat serious, or less serious than that. The first is teen pregnancy.
42d. For each item I name, please tell me how much of a problem it is in your community - extremely serious, very serious, somewhat serious, or less serious than that. The first is the number of single mothers.
42e. For each item I name, please tell me how much of a problem it is in your community - extremely serious, very serious, somewhat serious, or less serious than that. The first is domestic violence.
42f. For each item I name, please tell me how much of a problem it is in your community - extremely serious, very serious, somewhat serious, or less serious than that. The first is the lack of jobs and other economic opportunities.
42g. For each item I name, please tell me how much of a problem it is in your community - extremely serious, very serious, somewhat serious, or less serious than that. The first is poor schools.
42h. For each item I name, please tell me how much of a problem it is in your community - extremely serious, very serious, somewhat serious, or less serious than that. The first is the unequal treatment of blacks in the criminal justice system.
42i. For each item I name, please tell me how much of a problem it is in your community - extremely serious, very serious, somewhat serious, or less serious than that. The first is the lack of volunteerism and community involvement.
42j. For each item I name, please tell me how much of a problem it is in your community - extremely serious, very serious, somewhat serious, or less serious than that. The first is the lack of high moral and ethical standards.
43a. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for crime - the actions of individuals themselves, or conditions in society more broadly?
43a. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for crime - conditions in society more broadly, or the actions of individuals themselves?
43b. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for the use of illegal drugs - the actions of individuals themselves, or conditions in society more broadly?
43b. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for the use of illegal drugs - conditions in society more broadly, or the actions of individuals themselves?
43c. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for teen pregnancy - the actions of individuals themselves, or conditions in society more broadly?
43c. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for teen pregnancy - conditions in society more broadly, or the actions of individuals themselves?
43d. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for the number of single mothers - the actions of individuals themselves, or conditions in society more broadly?
43d. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for the number of single mothers - conditions in society more broadly, or the actions of individuals themselves?
43e. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for domestic violence - the actions of individuals themselves, or conditions in society more broadly?
43e. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for domestic violence - conditions in society more broadly, or the actions of individuals themselves?
43f. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for the lack of jobs and other economic opportunities - the actions of individuals themselves, or conditions in society more broadly?
43f. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for the lack of jobs and other economic opportunities - conditions in society more broadly, or the actions of individuals themselves?
43g. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for poor schools - the actions of individuals themselves, or conditions in society more broadly?
43g. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for poor schools - conditions in society more broadly, or the actions of individuals themselves?
43h. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for the unequal treatment of blacks in the criminal justice system - the actions of individuals themselves, or conditions in society more broadly?
43h. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for the unequal treatment of blacks in the criminal justice system - conditions in society more broadly, or the actions of individuals themselves?
43i. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for the lack of volunteerism and community involvement - the actions of individuals themselves, or conditions in society more broadly?
43i. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for the lack of volunteerism and community involvement - conditions in society more broadly, or the actions of individuals themselves?
43j. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for the lack of high moral and ethical standards - the actions of individuals themselves, or conditions in society more broadly?
43j. To the extent that it exists, what do you mainly blame for the lack of high moral and ethical standards - conditions in society more broadly, or the actions of individuals themselves?
44a. In the past year, have you Worked for a political party or campaigned for a political candidate, or not?
44b. In the past year, have you Tried to persuade someone to vote for or against a political candidate, or not?
44c. In the past year, have you Contributed money to a political campaign, or not?
44d. In the past year, have you Attended a public meeting on town or school affairs, or not?
45. All in all, how financially secure do you feel?
46. Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as...?
47. Do you lean more towards the ?
46/47. PARTLEAN
48. Would you call yourself a strong Democrat or not a very strong Democrat?
49. Would you call yourself a strong Republican or not a very strong Republican?
50. As you may know, around half the public does not vote in presidential elections. Did you vote in the presidential election in November 2004, when George W. Bush ran against John Kerry, or did you not have a chance to vote that time?
51. Would you say your views on most political matters are liberal, moderate, or conservative?
52. What was the last grade of school you completed?
52. EDUBREAK
53. Was that an associate's degree, a bachelor's degree, or what?
52/53. COLLEDUC
54. What is your age?
54a. Could you please tell me if you are between the ages of...?
55. What, if anything, is your religion?
55a. INTERVIEWER DO NOT READ LIST. CODE 'OTHER MENTION (Q.55 = 97)' INTO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
55. What, if anything, is your religion? (includes recodes from qn56/qn56a/qn56b)
16/55/56b. WEP - White Evangelical Protestant
55-56c. RELNET
56. Is that a Christian religion or not?
56a. Is that a Protestant denomination, or not?
56b. Would you consider yourself a born-again or evangelical Christian, or not?
56c. Aside from weddings and funerals, how often if ever do you attend religious services: at least once a week, almost every week, about once a month, less often than that, or never?
57. Are you...?
58. Do you have any children under age 18 living at home, or not?
59. At present, are you yourself employed part-time or full-time, or are you retired or something else?
60. Which of the following CATEGORIES best describes your total annual household income before taxes, from all sources?
60a. Is that 100 to under 150 thousand, 150 to under 200 thousand, 200 to under 250 thousand, or 250 thousand or more?
63. May a reporter from ABC NEWS or the newspaper USA Today call you to talk about some of the things we've been discussing?
64. May I please have your first name, so the reporter will know who to ask for?
65. I have one final question, this one is about me. What race or ethnicity do you think I am?
66. INTERVIEWER: Record your race
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