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Public Interest Project/Hometown America
Frequency Questionnaire

June 17-26, 2008
806 Likely Voters

Q.3 First of all, are you registered to vote at this address?
Total
Yes ..................................................................................... 100
No..........................................................................................-
(Refused)...............................................................................-
(ref:SCREEN1)

Q.4 Many people weren't able to vote in the 2004 election for President between George Bush
and John Kerry. How about you? Were you able to vote, or for some reason were you unable to
vote?
Total
Voted ................................................................................... 91
Not registered in 2004/Ineligible/too young .......................... 4
Did not vote .......................................................................... 5
(Can't remember/Don't know)................................................-
(Refused)...............................................................................-
(ref:VOTE00)

Q.5 I know it's a long way off, but what are the chances of your voting in the election for
president in November: are you almost certain to vote, will you probably vote, are the chances
50-50, or don't you think you will vote?
Total
Almost certain...................................................................... 96
Probably ............................................................................... 4
50-50 .....................................................................................-
Will not vote...........................................................................-
(Don't know) ..........................................................................-
(Refused)...............................................................................-
(ref:CP3)

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Q.7 Generally speaking, do you think that things in this country are going in the right direction,
or do you feel things have gotten pretty seriously off on the wrong track? (IF WRONG TRACK)
Are the problems that are causing things to get seriously off track large problems or modest
problems?
Total
Right track ........................................................................... 11
Wrong track - modest problems .......................................... 13
Wrong track - large problems .............................................. 69
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 7

Total wrong ........................................................................ 82

Right - Wrong.....................................................................-70
(ref:DIRECT2)

Q.8 Now let me ask you about your vote for president. I know it is a long way off, but if the
election for president were held today and the candidates were -- Democrat Barack Obama or
Republican John McCain for whom would you vote?
Total
Democrat Barack Obama.................................................... 45
Lean Democrat Barack Obama............................................ 3
Republican John McCain .................................................... 39
Lean Republican John McCain ............................................ 3
(Other candidate) ................................................................. 2
Lean (Other candidate) ........................................................ 0
(Undecided).......................................................................... 5
(Refused).............................................................................. 2

Total Democrat Barack Obama ........................................ 49
Total Republican John McCain ........................................ 42
Total (Other candidate) ...................................................... 3

Barack Obama - John McCain........................................... 7
(ref:PRESJM)

Q.10 Now I'm going to read you some pairs of statements. After I read each pair, please tell me
whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views, even
if neither is exactly right.

1st 1st 2nd 2nd Total Total 1st
Stmt Not Not Stmt Nei- DK/ 1st 2nd -
Strng Strng Strng Strng Both ther Ref Stmt Stmt 2nd
10 We need to make
major changes to solve
America's problems
OR
We need changes, but not
major ones, to solve
America's problems............... 57 6 8 27 0 1 0 63 35 28

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1st 1st 2nd 2nd Total Total 1st
Stmt Not Not Stmt Nei- DK/ 1st 2nd -
Strng Strng Strng Strng Both ther Ref Stmt Stmt 2nd
11 America's problems are
building up to a tipping
point that could bring a
totally new direction for our
country
OR
Our country is
experiencing many
problems, but we can build
on our strengths to get
things back on track .............. 24 9 13 48 2 2 2 33 60 -27

12 The next several years
could be the beginning of
a new period in our
nation's history
OR
The next several years will
generally be a continuation
of our recent past .................. 44 14 10 25 1 3 4 57 35 23

13 To bolster our economy
and neglected
transportation, energy and
education systems, we
need to greatly expand
public investment funded
by long-term capital
borrowing, even if it means
higher deficits.
OR
We need to get federal
spending and deficits
under control and be
careful about big new
spending programs, even
if it means some national
priorities are not
addressed ............................. 19 9 15 49 0 5 3 28 64 -36

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1st 1st 2nd 2nd Total Total 1st
Stmt Not Not Stmt Nei- DK/ 1st 2nd -
Strng Strng Strng Strng Both ther Ref Stmt Stmt 2nd
14 A big reason our
economy is in trouble is
that our Washington-
dominated system of
government is broken and
corrupt. We need to build
a new era of good jobs
and prosperity for the
American middle class by
moving power from
Washington to states and
communities and
beginning a new era of
partnerships with
governors and mayors.
OR
A big reason our economy
is in trouble is that the
current leadership in
Washington is broken and
corrupt. We need to build
a new era of good jobs
and prosperity for the
American middle class by
electing a new
administration that will end
the corruption by taking on
special interests, working
with Congress and
bringing the country
together................................. 27 19 14 33 1 4 1 46 47 -1

15 The candidates for
president, both Barrack
Obama and John McCain,
are proposing solutions
that will begin to address
America's problems.
OR
The candidates for
president, both Barrack
Obama and John McCain,
are proposing solutions
that will fall short of solving
America's problems............... 27 18 14 29 2 8 4 44 42 2
(ref:VALUES04)

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[403 Respondents]
Q.16 (SPLIT C) Now I'm going to read you a pair of statements about the current times. Please
tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own
views, even if neither is exactly right.

Our current situation most closely resembles the early 1930s with our economy laid flat by
speculative excesses on Wall Street and by rising inequality and stagnant wages. Like Franklin
Roosevelt did, we must restore middle class prosperity by investing in hometowns and regions
throughout the country and by curbing the power of big business special interests.
OR
Our current situation most closely resembles that of the late 1970s with rising oil and food prices
and our country being challenged by enemies abroad. Like Ronald Reagan did when he was
elected in 1980, we must restore our prosperity and position of strength in the world by cutting
taxes, reducing regulation, and increasing military spending.

Total
1930 statement STRONGLY............................................... 42
1930 statement NOT SO STRONGLY ................................ 10
1970 statement NOT SO STRONGLY ................................. 9
1970 statement STRONGLY............................................... 32
(Both).................................................................................... 2
(Neither) ............................................................................... 3
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 1

Total 1930........................................................................... 52
Total 1970........................................................................... 42

1930 - 1970 ......................................................................... 10
(ref:HISTORIC)

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[403 Respondents]
Q.17 (SPLIT D) Now I'm going to read you a pair of statements about the current times. Please
tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own
views, even if neither is exactly right.

Our current situation most closely resembles that of the early 1990s with a stagnant economy
suffering from irresponsible management, huge deficits and economic inequality. Like Clinton
did when he was elected, we must regain our prosperity by restoring fiscal discipline, making
millionaires pay their fair share and giving working Americans real tax relief.
OR
Our current situation most closely resembles that of the late 1970s with rising oil and food prices
and our country being challenged by enemies abroad. Like Ronald Reagan did when he was
elected in 1980, we must restore our prosperity and position of strength in the world by cutting
taxes, reducing regulation, and increasing military spending.

Total
1990 statement STRONGLY............................................... 33
1990 statement NOT SO STRONGLY ................................ 10
1970 statement NOT SO STRONGLY ................................ 16
1970 statement STRONGLY............................................... 34
(Both).................................................................................... 2
(Neither) ............................................................................... 4
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 2

Total 1990........................................................................... 43
Total 1970........................................................................... 50

1990 - 1970 ..........................................................................-7
(ref:HISTOR2)

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Q.18 Now I'm going to read you a couple of statements that describe America today. Please tell
me, how much truth you think there is for each one - a great deal of truth, a fair amount of truth,
not very much truth, or no truth at all?

Great Fair Not No Great
Deal Amnt Very at DK/ Deal/ Total
Truth Truth Much All Ref Fair Not
[489 Respondents]
18 (SPLIT A) America's greatest leaders, like
Jefferson, Lincoln, and FDR, recognized that
our greatness is built on a vibrant and
growing middle class. That's why they
invested in programs that allowed the middle
class to thrive. But now our middle class is
being squeezed by stagnant wages and
rising costs while all of the gains in our
economy go only to the wealthiest among us.
If we don't want to see the American middle
class disappear we need to dramatically
change our country's economic policies. ........... 48 34 14 4 - 82 18

[489 Respondents]
19 (SPLIT B) The development of an
educated and affluent middle class is
America's greatest achievement because it is
the foundation of our democracy and our
source of power and strength in the world.
But we are now at a global crossroads. Our
failure to invest in our economy, our
dependence on imported energy, and the
outsourcing of middle class jobs have
undermined our economic strength and
reduced our standing in the world, leaving
our way of life under assault. ............................. 43 43 12 2 1 85 14

20 Ronald Reagan demonstrated that
prosperity is best achieved when government
is kept small and taxes low. And he showed
us that America, and the world, are strongest
when we use our power exceptionally to
promote freedom and liberty abroad in the
face of totalitarian enemies. With our
prosperity and confidence now threatened
again by a broken government at home and
Islamic extremists abroad, we would be wise
to look to Reagan's vision for guidance. ............ 27 38 22 10 3 66 32
(ref:THEMES)

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[403 Respondents]
Q.22 (SPLIT C) Now I'd like you to imagine that Barack Obama is proposing a bold plan to
revitalize our economy by investing in the American middle class. I am going to read you a list of
specific proposals that would be part of Obama's program. Please tell me whether each
proposal would make you much more likely, somewhat more likely, a little more likely, no more
likely, or less likely to support Barack Obama in this year's presidential election.

Much Smwt Lttle No Much
More More More More Less DK/ Much/Smwt/
Likly Likly Likly Likly Likly Ref Smwt Lttle
22 I will enact bold ethics reforms to
make sure that our government once
again is accountable to its citizens. By
downsizing Washington and involving
the people I will eliminate earmarks
and pork spending. By enacting public
financing of campaigns I will sever the
hold special interests have over our
candidates and by shutting the
revolving door in Congress I will reign
in the power of DC lobbyists .....................32 15 16 20 14 2 47 63

23 I will make sure every American has
access to affordable health care by
creating a public health care system,
based on the successful V.A. model, to
compete with and complement the
existing private system. New
community health centers will provide
affordable primary care for all, while
regional public hospitals would handle
more specialized treatment and
procedures. ...............................................34 18 8 15 22 2 52 60

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Much Smwt Lttle No Much
More More More More Less DK/ Much/Smwt/
Likly Likly Likly Likly Likly Ref Smwt Lttle
24 We need to completely overhaul the
tax system and replace it with a system
that is simple, fair and provides the
resources we need to meet out nation's
serious challenges. I will eliminate the
loopholes that the wealthy and
corporations use to avoid paying their
fair share and I will make sure that
wages are not taxed at a higher rate
than income earned from interest and
capital gains. .............................................38 25 9 13 13 2 63 72

25 If we hope to take control of our
own foreign policy and deal with the
threat of global warming we must make
a real commitment to energy
independence. By investing in an
alternative energy infrastructure, taking
concrete steps to reduce carbon
emissions and requiring that 25
percent of our electricity come from
renewable sources I will cut our oil use
by 35 percent and create millions of
quality jobs. ...............................................43 20 10 12 14 2 63 72

26 We need a New Deal style
investment to ensure the long-term
growth of our economy, create quality
jobs, rebuild our infrastructure, and
recapture our nation's technological
lead. My plan will generate at least ten
million good jobs in the next four years
by investing in industries like clean
energy, modernizing our transportation
system, and building new community
healthcare, education and technical
training centers. ........................................40 17 10 17 13 2 57 67
(ref:HTAPROPS)

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[403 Respondents]
Q.27 (SPLIT D) Now I am going to read you a list of specific proposals that Barack Obama has
offered during the presidential campaign. Please tell me whether each proposal would make
you much more likely, somewhat more likely, a little more likely, no more likely, or less likely to
support Barack Obama in this year's presidential election.

Much Smwt Lttle No Much
More More More More Less DK/ Much/Smwt/
Likly Likly Likly Likly Likly Ref Smwt Lttle
27 For too long, Washington has been
a place where good ideas go to die
because of the corrupting influence of
lobbyists. As president I will end the
lobbyists' stranglehold by closing the
revolving door between government
and K-Street and banning all gifts from
lobbyists. And I will shine a light on
special interests by requiring Congress
to make all of their earmarks and
corporate tax breaks public.......................35 16 13 23 10 3 51 64

28 I will reform our healthcare system
to guarantee that every American has
affordable health insurance. My plan
will lower costs throughout the system,
saving the typical family 2,500 dollars a
year, and allow people to choose
between their current coverage or
several private and public options. And
under my plan you can never be
denied coverage because of age or
pre-existing condition. ...............................37 17 13 17 16 2 53 66

29 I will provide real tax relief for the
middle class by cutting taxes for 150
million Americans. My plan rewards
work by creating a thousand-dollar tax
credit for working families, reduces the
burden on struggling homeowners and
eliminates income taxes on middle-
class seniors. I'll pay for my plan by
eliminating Bush's tax cuts for the
wealthy and closing loopholes that
allow big corporations to avoid paying
their fair share. ..........................................37 18 12 16 14 2 56 68

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Much Smwt Lttle No Much
More More More More Less DK/ Much/Smwt/
Likly Likly Likly Likly Likly Ref Smwt Lttle
30 If we hope to take control of our
own foreign policy and deal with the
threat of global warming we must make
a real commitment to energy
independence. By investing in an
alternative energy infrastructure,
implementing a cap and trade system
to reduce carbon emissions and
requiring that 25 percent of our
electricity come from renewable
sources I will cut our oil use by 35
percent and create millions of quality
jobs. ..........................................................40 14 14 18 12 2 54 68

31 While Washington gives billions to
big oil and tax breaks to companies
that send jobs overseas, the middle
class is struggling to stay afloat. I will
end the tax breaks for companies that
outsource jobs and instead give them
to businesses that create jobs at home.
I will eliminate the tax breaks for big oil
and instead develop new energy
sources and invest in education to
develop the jobs of tomorrow....................43 18 12 15 11 1 62 73
(ref:DEMPROPS)

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Q.32 Now I am going to read you a list of specific proposals that John McCain has offered
during the presidential campaign. Please tell me whether each proposal would make you much
more likely, somewhat more likely, a little more likely, no more likely, or less likely to support
John McCain in this year's presidential election.

Much Smwt Lttle No Much
More More More More Less DK/ Much/Smwt/
Likly Likly Likly Likly Likly Ref Smwt Lttle
32 The taxes contributed by
hardworking Americans should be
used wisely and prudently on
legitimate national priorities, not
squandered on wasteful pet projects
and special interest earmarks. I will
reform Washington by ending
earmarks and pork barrel spending so
we can end the practice of deficit
spending that robs the American
people of their right to responsible
government. ..............................................26 21 16 20 15 2 47 63

33 If we want to get our economy back
on track we need to eliminate wasteful
government spending to get our
budget under control. As president, I
will reduce the size of government, get
spending under control, end pork
barrel spending and enact a pro-
growth tax policy that reduces taxes for
the middle class and entrepreneurs
who are the engine of our economy..........30 21 16 18 14 2 51 67

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Much Smwt Lttle No Much
More More More More Less DK/ Much/Smwt/
Likly Likly Likly Likly Likly Ref Smwt Lttle
34 I will completely reform our health
care system to enhance quality and
control costs by promoting competition
and giving patients more power to
make their own choices. I will reform
the tax code to eliminate the bias
toward employer-sponsored care and
provide all families a 5000 dollar credit
and health savings accounts so they
can purchase private insurance and
lower their costs in the private market. .....20 17 13 23 24 2 37 50

35 To stop our economy from heading
into a recession we must lower taxes
for all Americans. I will eliminate the
Alternative Minimum Tax that is set to
hit 25 million middle class families,
make President Bush's pro-growth tax
cuts permanent and reduce our
corporate tax rate so that our
businesses are competitive in the world
market. And I will require a three-fifths
vote in Congress to raise taxes.................25 18 11 19 26 1 42 54

36 Our national security depends on
our energy security, that is why I have
offered a common sense approach that
reduces our dependence on foreign
sources of energy and limits our
carbon emissions by harnessing
market forces that will bring advanced
technologies such as alternative and
nuclear energy to the market faster,
promoting conservation and increasing
domestic oil production. ............................23 22 18 19 17 2 45 62
(ref:JMPROP)

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Q.37 Now I'm going to again read you some pairs of statements. After I read each pair, please
tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own
views, even if neither is exactly right.

1st 1st 2nd 2nd Total Total 1st
Stmt Not Not Stmt Nei- DK/ 1st 2nd -
Strng Strng Strng Strng Both ther Ref Stmt Stmt 2nd
37 We need to make
major changes to solve
America's problems
OR
We need changes, but not
major ones, to solve
America's problems............... 58 5 11 24 0 1 2 62 35 27

38 America's problems are
building up to a tipping
point that could bring a
totally new direction for our
country
OR
Our country is
experiencing many
problems, but we can build
on our strengths to get
things back on track .............. 29 10 15 41 2 2 2 38 56 -18

39 The next several years
could be the beginning of
a new period in our
nation's history
OR
The next several years will
generally be a continuation
of our recent past .................. 47 15 11 23 1 2 3 61 33 28

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1st 1st 2nd 2nd Total Total 1st
Stmt Not Not Stmt Nei- DK/ 1st 2nd -
Strng Strng Strng Strng Both ther Ref Stmt Stmt 2nd
40 To bolster our economy
and neglected
transportation, energy and
education systems, we
need to greatly expand
public investment funded
by long-term capital
borrowing, even if it means
higher deficits.
OR
We need to get federal
spending and deficits
under control and be
careful about big new
spending programs, even
if it means some national
priorities are not
addressed. ............................ 20 10 17 46 1 4 3 29 63 -34

1st 1st 2nd 2nd Total Total 1st
Stmt Not Not Stmt Nei- DK/ 1st 2nd -
Strng Strng Strng Strng Both ther Ref Stmt Stmt 2nd
41 A big reason our
economy is in trouble is
that our Washington-
dominated system of
government is broken and
corrupt. We need to build
a new era of good jobs
and prosperity for the
American middle class by
moving power from
Washington to states and
communities and
beginning a new era of
partnerships with
governors and mayors.
OR
A big reason our economy
is in trouble is that the
current leadership in
Washington is broken and
corrupt. We need to build
a new era of good jobs
and prosperity for the
American middle class by
electing a new
administration that will end
the corruption by taking on
special interests, working
with Congress and
bringing the country
together................................. 30 19 15 31 0 3 1 49 46 2
(ref:REVALUE2)

Q.42 Now let me ask you again about your vote for President. I know it is a long way off, but if
the election for president were held today and the candidates were -- Democrat Barack Obama
or Republican John McCain for whom would you vote?
Total
Democrat Barack Obama.................................................... 48
Lean Democrat Barack Obama............................................ 1
Republican John McCain .................................................... 40
Lean Republican John McCain ............................................ 2
(Other candidate) ................................................................. 2
Lean (Other candidate) ........................................................ 0
(Undecided).......................................................................... 5
(Refused).............................................................................. 1

Barack Obama - John McCain........................................... 7

Initial Obama - McCain....................................................... 7

Net Difference ..................................................................... 1
(ref:REPRESJM)

[403 Respondents]
Q.44 (SPLIT C) Now I am going to read you one last proposal that is part of Barack Obama's
program. Please tell me whether it would make you much more likely, somewhat more likely, a
little more likely, no more likely, or less likely to support Obama in this year's presidential
election.

We need to radically change the way we think about protecting America's security. Our way of
life is threatened more by rising oil prices and the growing economic power of countries like
China and India than it is by fringe extremists in faraway nations. We can protect our homeland
without the occupation of Muslim countries that has made us less secure while costing us
massive resources. We need a new foreign policy that shifts billions of dollars back home for
investment in our future while making the world economy safer for the American middle class
way of life and creating a clean energy future that ends our reliance on the Middle East and an
unstable world oil market.

Total
Much more likely ................................................................. 36
Somewhat more likely ......................................................... 17
Just a little more likely ......................................................... 10
No more likely...................................................................... 19
Less likely............................................................................ 15
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 2

Much/somewhat more....................................................... 54
Much/somewhat/little ........................................................ 64
(ref:HTAFP)

[403 Respondents]
Q.45 (SPLIT D) Now I am going to read you one last proposal that is part of Barack Obama's
program. Please tell me whether it would make you much more likely, somewhat more likely, a
little more likely, no more likely, or less likely to support Obama in this year's presidential
election.

We cannot afford more of the reckless, extreme national security policies of the Bush years that
lost us billions of dollars and thousands of lives in Iraq while making us less safe. As president, I
will strengthen America's security by responsibly bringing home our troops from Iraq and
redirecting our focus to deal with real threat of al Qaeda and making sure we do what we need
to win in Afghanistan. I will be willing to meet with leaders of all nations, friend or foe, so we can
end a period of American arrogance and revive tough diplomacy to solve problems. And I will
pursue a new alternative energy policy to reduce our dependence on oil from dangerous
regimes.
Total
Much more likely ................................................................. 38
Somewhat more likely ......................................................... 22
Just a little more likely .......................................................... 7
No more likely...................................................................... 16
Less likely............................................................................ 13
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 2

Much/Somewhat more ...................................................... 60
Much/Somewhat/Little ...................................................... 68
(ref:DEMFP)

Q.46 Now I am going to read you one last proposal that is part of John McCain's program.
Please tell me whether it would make you much more likely, somewhat more likely, a little more
likely, no more likely, or less likely to support McCain in this year's presidential election.

The global war on terrorism, threats from rogue states like Iran, and the rise of potential
strategic competitors like China mean that we must maintain our position of unrivaled military
strength. As president I will expand the size of our military, modernize our armed forces and
place more emphasis on counter-terrorism. I will do whatever is necessary to win in Iraq and
prevent a victory for our Islamic extremist enemies. Along with our allies, I will create a League
of Democracies to advance our values and defend our shared interests. And because we
cannot achieve true security as long as we rely on Middle Eastern sheiks, I will work to make us
truly energy independent in our time.
Total
Much more likely ................................................................. 22
Somewhat more likely ......................................................... 16
Just a little more likely ......................................................... 11
No more likely...................................................................... 21
Less likely............................................................................ 28
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 2

Much/somewhat more....................................................... 38
Much/somewhat/little ........................................................ 49
(ref:JMPROPFP)

Q.47 Now let me ask you one last time about your vote for President. I know it is a long way off,
but if the election for president were held today and the candidates were -- Democrat Barack
Obama or Republican John McCain for whom would you vote?
Total
Democrat Barack Obama.................................................... 48
Lean Democrat Barack Obama............................................ 1
Republican John McCain .................................................... 40
Lean Republican John McCain ............................................ 1
(Other candidate) ................................................................. 2
Lean (Other candidate) .........................................................-
(Undecided).......................................................................... 6
(Refused).............................................................................. 2

Total Democrat Barack Obama ........................................ 49
Total Republican John McCain ........................................ 41
Total (Other candidate) ...................................................... 2

Barack Obama - John McCain........................................... 8

Revote Obama - McCain .................................................... 7
Final-Revote Net Difference .............................................. 1

Initial Obama - McCain....................................................... 7
Final-Initial Net Difference ................................................. 1
(ref:PRESJMF)

Q.49 Finally, I would like to ask you a few questions for statistical purposes. What is the last
year of schooling that you have completed?

Total
1 - 11th grade ....................................................................... 4
High School graduate.......................................................... 24
Non-college post H.S. .......................................................... 2
Some college....................................................................... 26
College graduate ................................................................. 27
Post-graduate school .......................................................... 15
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 1
(ref:EDUC)

Q.50 Are you a member of a labor union? (IF NO) Is any member of your household a union
member?
Total
Yes: Respondent belongs ................................................... 12
Household member .............................................................. 7
No member belongs ............................................................ 79
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 2
(ref:UNION)

Q.51 How much would you say the United States spends annually on the military?

Total
(less than $200 billion) ........................................................ 20
($200 billion to $399 billion).................................................. 6
($400 billion to $599 billion).................................................. 7
($600 billion to $799 billion).................................................. 5
($800 billion to $999 billion).................................................. 5
($1 trillion or more) .............................................................. 12
(DK/Ref) .............................................................................. 45
(ref:MILSPEND)

Q.52 This year, the United States will spend 700 billion dollars on the military including the wars
in Iraq and Afghanistan. In your opinion, is this amount of military spending too low, too high or
about right?
Total
Too high .............................................................................. 53
About right ........................................................................... 25
Too low................................................................................ 11
(Other) .................................................................................. 1
(DK/Refused)....................................................................... 10
(ref:MILSPEN2)

[89 Respondents]
Q.53 (IF TOO LOW) Which of the following would be the best way to pay for increased military
spending - Raising taxes, adding to the federal debt or cutting domestic spending?

Total
Cutting domestic spending .................................................. 53
Adding to the federal debt ................................................... 12
Raising taxes........................................................................ 8
(Other) ................................................................................. 16
(DK/Ref) .............................................................................. 12
(ref:MILFOL1)

[425 Respondents]
Q.54 (IF TOO HIGH) Which of the following would be the best way to use the money saved by
cutting military spending - Cutting taxes, reducing the budget deficit, or investing in healthcare,
education and clean energy?
Total
Investing in healthcare, education and clean energy .......... 64
Reducing the deficit............................................................. 22
Cutting taxes ....................................................................... 10
(Other) .................................................................................. 3
(DK/Ref) ............................................................................... 2
(ref:MILFOL2)

Q.55 Are you married, single, separated, divorced, or widowed?
Total
Married ................................................................................ 63
Single .................................................................................. 17
Separated/divorced ............................................................. 12
Widowed............................................................................... 7
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 1

Separated/Divorced/Widowed.......................................... 19
(ref:MARITAL)

Q.56 Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, a Republican or what?

Total
Strong Democrat ................................................................. 27
Weak Democrat................................................................... 13
Independent-lean Democrat................................................. 9
Independent ........................................................................ 10
Independent-lean Republican ............................................. 10
Weak Republican ................................................................ 14
Strong Republican............................................................... 16
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 2
(ref:PTYID1)

Q.59 Thinking in political terms, would you say that you are Conservative, Moderate, or Liberal?

Total
Liberal.................................................................................. 18
Moderate ............................................................................. 38
Conservative ....................................................................... 39
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 5
(ref:IDEO1)

Q.60 What is your religion?
Total
Protestant ............................................................................ 47
Catholic ............................................................................... 24
Jewish .................................................................................. 2
Muslim .................................................................................. 0
(Other/none/refused) ........................................................... 26
(ref:RELIG1)

[379 Respondents]
Q.61 (IF PROTESTANT) Which one of these words best describes your kind of Christianity --
fundamentalist, evangelical, charismatic, Pentecostal or moderate to liberal?
Total
Fundamentalist.................................................................... 11
Evangelical .......................................................................... 16
Charismatic/Pentecostal...................................................... 13
Moderate to liberal............................................................... 35
(Something else) ................................................................. 12
(Don't know/refused) ........................................................... 12
(ref:RELIG3)

[730 Respondents]
Q.62 (IF VOTED IN 2004) In the 2004 election for President, did you vote for Democrat John
Kerry or Republican George Bush?
Total
Democrat John Kerry .......................................................... 40
Republican George Bush .................................................... 51
(Ralph Nader)....................................................................... 0
(Other candidate) ................................................................. 3
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 6

Democrat John Kerry - Republican George Bush..........-11
(ref:VOTE2004)

Q.63 As you know, there was an election for Congress and other offices in November 2006.
Many people weren't able to vote. How about you? Were you able to vote or for some reason
were you unable to vote?
Total
Voted ................................................................................... 74
Did not vote ......................................................................... 21
(Can't remember/Don't know)............................................... 4
(Refused).............................................................................. 1
(ref:VOTE06)

[598 Respondents]
Q.64 (IF VOTED IN 2006) In the 2006 election for Congress, did you vote for the Democratic
candidate or the Republican candidate?
Total
the Democratic candidate.................................................... 47
the Republican candidate.................................................... 38
(Other candidate) ................................................................. 3
(Don't know/Refused).......................................................... 12

Democratic candidate - Republican candidate................ 9
(ref:VOTE2006)

Q.65 What racial or ethnic group best describes you?
Total
White ................................................................................... 76
African-American or Black................................................... 11
Hispanic or Latino................................................................. 8
Native American ................................................................... 1
Asian .................................................................................... 1
(Other) .................................................................................. 1
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 2
(ref:RACETHN)

Q.2 Record respondent's gender
Total
Male..................................................................................... 47
Female ................................................................................ 53
(ref:GENDER)

Q.6 In what year were you born?
Total
18 - 24 .................................................................................. 8
25 - 29 .................................................................................. 7
30 - 34 ................................................................................. 10
35 - 39 .................................................................................. 7
40 - 44 .................................................................................. 8
45 - 49 ................................................................................. 11
50 - 54 ................................................................................. 10
55 - 59 ................................................................................. 10
60 - 64 .................................................................................. 9
Over 64................................................................................ 19
(No answer).......................................................................... 1
(ref:AGE)