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True Patriot Frequency Questionnaire August 12-14, 2008 1000 Adults…
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True Patriot
Frequency Questionnaire
August 12-14, 2008
1000 Adults Nationwide
First of all, are you registered to vote at this address?
Total
Yes ...................................................................................... 88
No........................................................................................ 11
(Refused).............................................................................. 0
(ref:SCREEN1)
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 ................................................................................... 80
Not registered in 2004/Ineligible/too young ......................... 10
Did not vote .......................................................................... 9
(Can't remember/Don't know)............................................... 1
(Refused)...............................................................................-
(ref:VOTE00)
In what year were you born?
Total
18 - 24 ................................................................................. 11
25 - 29 ................................................................................. 10
30 - 34 ................................................................................. 10
35 - 39 .................................................................................. 8
40 - 44 ................................................................................. 10
45 - 49 ................................................................................. 10
50 - 54 .................................................................................. 7
55 - 59 .................................................................................. 9
60 - 64 .................................................................................. 8
Over 64................................................................................ 16
(No answer).......................................................................... 1
(ref:AGE)
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What are the chances of you 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...................................................................... 74
Probably .............................................................................. 11
50-50 .................................................................................... 7
Will not vote.......................................................................... 7
(Don't know) ......................................................................... 1
(Refused).............................................................................. 0
(ref:CP3)
Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with one hundred
meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE
feeling; and fifty meaning not particularly warm or cold. You can use any number from zero to
one hundred, the higher the number the more favorable your feelings are toward that person or
organization. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or organization, please say
so.
% % %
Mean Warm Cool ID
The Republican Party ...................................................................... 43 33 45 97
The Democratic Party ...................................................................... 52 45 36 98
George W. Bush .............................................................................. 33 26 62 98
Barack Obama ................................................................................. 51 46 39 97
John McCain .................................................................................... 45 38 42 97
(ref:THERM04)
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Thinking about the election in November, if the election for president were held today and the
candidates were -- Democrat Barack Obama, Republican John McCain, Libertarian Party
candidate Bob Barr and Independent candidate Ralph Nader for whom would you vote?
Total
Democrat Barack Obama.................................................... 44
Lean Democrat Barack Obama............................................ 3
Republican John McCain .................................................... 36
Lean Republican John McCain ............................................ 3
Independent Ralph Nader .................................................... 3
Lean Independent Ralph Nader ........................................... 1
Libertarian Bob Barr ............................................................. 2
Lean Libertarian Bob Barr .................................................... 0
(Other candidate) ................................................................. 2
Lean (Other candidate) ........................................................ 0
(Undecided).......................................................................... 3
(Refused).............................................................................. 2
Total Democrat Barack Obama ........................................ 47
Total Republican John McCain ........................................ 39
Total Independent Ralph Nader ........................................ 4
Total Libertarian Bob Barr................................................. 2
Total (Other candidate) ...................................................... 2
(ref:PRES086)
Even though you are not supporting Democrat Barack Obama now, what are the chances that
you might support Democrat Barack Obama in the election for President in November -- is there
a fair chance that you might support that candidate, a small chance, just a very slight chance or
no chance at all that you might support that candidate?
Total
Fair chance........................................................................... 5
A small chance ..................................................................... 9
Very slight chance ................................................................ 9
No chance at all................................................................... 30
(Don't know/Refused)........................................................... 1
Obama Supporter .............................................................. 47
(ref:VCSOM1)
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Even though you are not supporting Republican John McCain now, what are the chances that
you might support Republican John McCain in the election for President in November -- is there
a fair chance that you might support that candidate, a small chance, just a very slight chance or
no chance at all that you might support that candidate?
Total
Fair chance........................................................................... 8
A small chance ..................................................................... 9
Very slight chance ................................................................ 9
No chance at all................................................................... 34
(Don't know/Refused)........................................................... 1
McCain Supporter ............................................................. 39
(ref:VCSOM2)
Now, I am going to read you a list of attributes that some people say are important for political
figures. Please tell me which TWO of these attributes are the most important in a candidate for
president.
Total
Honest and trustworthy ....................................................... 47
Strong leader....................................................................... 31
Can bring the right kind of change ...................................... 26
Shares your values.............................................................. 22
Cares about people like you................................................ 21
Experienced ........................................................................ 20
Patriotic ............................................................................... 11
Independent ......................................................................... 9
(None) .................................................................................. 0
(All) ....................................................................................... 2
(Other) .................................................................................. 2
(Don't know/Refused)........................................................... 0
(ref:IMPTATRB)
Thinking more about patriotism: do you think that patriotism is a good thing, or a bad thing?
Total
Very good ............................................................................ 69
Somewhat good .................................................................. 20
Somewhat bad ..................................................................... 3
Very bad ............................................................................... 1
(Both).................................................................................... 1
(Neither) ............................................................................... 0
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 5
Total Good ......................................................................... 90
Total Bad ............................................................................. 4
Good - Bad ......................................................................... 86
(ref:PATGDBAD)
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Now I'd like you to rate the patriotism of some people and organizations with one hundred
meaning that person or organization is VERY PATRIOTIC, zero meaning VERY
UNPATRIOTIC, and fifty meaning NEITHER VERY PATRIOTIC OR VERY UNPATRIOTIC. You
can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the more patriotic you
think that person or organization is. If you have no opinion or never heard of that person or
organization, please say so.
Very Smwt Smwt Very DK/ Pat
Patri Patri Neu Un Un Never Total Total -
otic otic tral pat pat Hrd Mean Pat Unpat Unpat
(76-100) (51-75) (50) (26-49) (0-25)
You, yourself ......................... 68 19 8 2 3 1 82 87 5 82
The average American.......... 29 39 22 4 3 3 67 68 7 61
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Young people in
America today ....................... 13 26 33 16 8 4 55 39 25 15
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Your parents......... 63 17 8 1 2 9 83 80 3 77
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Barack Obama ..... 36 20 13 5 12 13 65 56 18 38
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) John McCain ........ 58 16 6 3 9 8 76 74 12 63
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) The Democratic
Party...................................... 34 25 19 5 12 5 64 59 17 42
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) The Republican
Party...................................... 37 23 19 3 13 6 64 60 16 44
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) People who
serve in the U.S. military ....... 84 8 3 2 3 1 88 92 5 87
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Teachers .............. 33 25 22 4 3 13 69 58 7 51
(ref:PATRSCLE)
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Now I'm going to read you some things people do in America. For each one, please rate how
patriotic a thing it is with one hundred meaning that thing is VERY PATRIOTIC, zero meaning
VERY UNPATRIOTIC, and fifty meaning NEITHER VERY PATRIOTIC OR VERY
UNPATRIOTIC. You can use any number from zero to one hundred, the higher the number the
more patriotic you think that thing is. If you have no opinion please say so.
Very Smwt Smwt Very DK/ Pat
Patri Patri Neu Un Un Never Total Total -
otic otic tral pat pat Hrd Mean Pat Unpat Unpat
(76-100) (51-75) (50) (26-49) (0-25)
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Protesting bad
government decisions ........... 38 22 17 6 11 6 66 60 17 43
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Agreeing with
the President in a time of
war, no matter what .............. 22 14 27 6 27 4 50 36 33 3
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Prayer................... 42 7 22 2 18 8 64 49 20 29
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Volunteering in
your community..................... 61 20 10 1 4 3 80 81 5 76
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Saying the
pledge of allegiance .............. 70 12 11 2 4 1 83 82 6 76
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Voting ................... 78 8 7 2 3 1 87 87 5 82
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Burning the
American flag to protest
U.S. policies .......................... 10 2 7 3 73 4 17 12 76 -64
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Protesting
against the Iraq war .............. 29 15 23 7 22 4 56 44 29 15
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Very Smwt Smwt Very DK/ Pat
Patri Patri Neu Un Un Never Total Total -
otic otic tral pat pat Hrd Mean Pat Unpat Unpat
(76-100) (51-75) (50) (26-49) (0-25)
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Atheism, that is,
not believing in God .............. 12 6 22 4 39 17 34 18 44 -26
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Paying for
current federal programs
by adding to the federal
debt our children will have
to pay ..................................... 7 6 30 12 29 15 38 13 42 -28
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Paying your fair
share of taxes ....................... 61 13 15 2 6 3 77 74 9 65
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Wearing an
American flag pin .................. 46 19 18 2 11 4 70 65 13 52
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Working hard at
your job ................................. 62 16 12 1 5 4 79 78 6 72
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Going to events
on Memorial Day or the
Fourth of July that honor
our nation .............................. 68 13 13 1 3 1 82 82 4 77
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Taking action to
care for America's
environment .......................... 59 18 13 2 7 2 77 77 9 68
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Refusing to
wear an American flag pin .... 11 5 21 6 50 7 31 16 56 -41
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) American
companies moving jobs
overseas ................................ 4 3 15 12 62 5 21 7 74 -67
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Very Smwt Smwt Very DK/ Pat
Patri Patri Neu Un Un Never Total Total -
otic otic tral pat pat Hrd Mean Pat Unpat Unpat
(76-100) (51-75) (50) (26-49) (0-25)
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Wealthy
Americans using offshore
tax havens to avoid paying
taxes ...................................... 6 4 14 11 57 10 24 9 67 -58
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Accepting what
government officials say
without questioning it ............ 11 12 20 9 43 5 36 22 53 -30
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Companies that
dump wastes into lakes or
streams .................................. 3 3 6 8 74 5 14 6 83 -76
(ref:PATTHING/PATTHNG2)
Now I'm going to read you a list of things that some people say are POSITIVE things about
patriotism; please tell me which ONE of these you believe is the MOST POSITIVE thing about
patriotism?
Total
It inspires us to improve things in America.......................... 25
It teaches young people good values.................................. 24
It helps unite our diverse nation .......................................... 23
It honors great things about our past................................... 11
It highlights America's strengths relative to other
nations.................................................................................. 9
(All of these) ......................................................................... 3
(None of these)..................................................................... 1
(Other) .................................................................................. 1
(Don't know/Refused)........................................................... 3
(ref:POSPATCE)
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Now I'm going to read you a list of things that some people say are NEGATIVE things about
patriotism; please tell me which ONE of these you believe is the MOST NEGATIVE thing about
patriotism.
Total
Politicians often exploit it to manipulate the public .............. 29
Corporations often exploit it to boost sales and profits........ 12
It can become nationalism, which causes tensions
between countries ............................................................... 10
Right-wing uses it as a political weapon.............................. 10
It can be an excuse for not doing things to improve
America ................................................................................ 9
It can be used to justify militaristic policies abroad............... 7
It can be used to stifle dissent and hard questions about
America ................................................................................ 5
(All of these) ......................................................................... 5
(None of these)..................................................................... 2
(Other) .................................................................................. 1
(Don't know/Refused).......................................................... 10
(ref:NEGPATCE)
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 view, 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
[498 Respondents]
(SPLIT D) Patriotism is
more about actively
working to improve
America
Patriotism is more about
honoring what is great
about America....................... 47 11 5 32 2 1 2 58 38 21
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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
[498 Respondents]
(SPLIT D) America is the
best country in the world
America has many
strengths but is not
necessarily better than all
other countries ...................... 46 4 12 35 1 0 2 50 47 3
[502 Respondents]
(SPLIT C) Virtually all
major candidates for
president and other high
offices in America are
patriotic
There are real differences
in the degree of patriotism
among major candidates
for president and other
high offices............................ 21 12 14 46 - 1 6 34 60 -26
[502 Respondents]
(SPLIT C) You cannot love
America if you hate
America's government,
because government is
our main instrument for
improving our country
Hating the waste and
intrusiveness of
government can be an
important part of patriotism ... 23 12 18 40 0 3 4 35 58 -23
[498 Respondents]
(SPLIT D) America's
greatness is more about
its belief in fair play and
second chances
America's greatness is
more about its strength,
size, and prosperity............... 47 13 11 24 2 1 1 60 35 25
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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
[502 Respondents]
(SPLIT C) If someone
succeeds in America, they
have an obligation to give
back to this country which
gave them the opportunity
to succeed
If someone succeeds in
America, it is up to them
what to do with the wealth
and power that came from
their own hard work............... 39 10 10 38 2 1 2 49 48 1
[498 Respondents]
(SPLIT D) Real
opportunity in America
requires government to
ensure a level playing field
so people can really get
ahead by working hard
Real opportunity in
America requires
government to stay out of
the way, so people can go
as far as their skills and
effort take them. .................... 38 14 10 33 2 0 2 53 43 9
[502 Respondents]
(SPLIT C) America's free
market requires strong
rules and regulations to
prevent rip-offs and
wasteful speculation
America's free market
requires fewer rules and
regulations, so people
have the freedom to buy,
sell, invest, and work
without government
meddling ............................... 31 15 14 34 0 0 6 46 48 -2
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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
[502 Respondents]
(SPLIT C) We should
require all young
Americans to perform
some kind of service for
America, whether it is in
the military, the peace
corps, or teaching
disadvantaged children
We should not require
military or community
service from all young
people, since that would
cost billions and fuel
resentment from those
who need to do something
else, like working to
support their family................ 32 15 11 38 0 2 1 47 49 -1
[498 Respondents]
(SPLIT D) Patriotism
requires stewardship of
our natural resources, and
making sure we leave the
environment as good or
better for future
generations
Patriotism involves
building a stronger and
more prosperous country
for future generations, and
that requires tapping the
energy and natural
resources we have here,
rather than depending on
imports from other
countries. .............................. 34 10 11 39 2 2 2 43 50 -7
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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
[498 Respondents]
(SPLIT D) America draws
strength from having a
diverse population, full of
different ideas, beliefs,
cultures, and languages
America's strength is being
diluted by the flood of
people with different ideas,
beliefs, cultures, and
languages from our own ....... 57 13 6 21 0 1 2 70 27 43
(ref:PAIRS)
Now I'm going to read you a series of statements. After I read each one, please tell me if you
agree or disagree with that statement.
Agree
Strng Smwt Smwt Strng DK/ Total Total -
Agree Agree Dis Dis Ref Agree Dis Dis
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) I support my country, right or
wrong ........................................................44 20 13 21 1 65 35 30
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) I express my love for
America by supporting efforts at
positive change .........................................62 28 4 3 4 90 7 83
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) The world would be better if
more people from other countries were
like Americans...........................................22 18 26 27 7 40 53 -13
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) There is too much criticism
of the U.S. in the world..............................45 23 17 12 2 68 30 39
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) America is unique among all
nations, because it is founded on the
ideals of freedom, equality, and
opportunity ................................................75 15 6 3 0 91 9 82
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) I am frustrated that so many
U.S. politicians invoke patriotism in a
cheap and empty way ...............................51 25 14 7 3 76 21 55
(ref:AGREEMT)
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Now, let me read you a series of statements that some have made about patriotism. After I read
each statement, please tell me whether this is a very convincing, somewhat convincing, a little
convincing or not at all convincing statement about patriotism.
A Not Very/ Lttle/
Very Smwt Lttle at DK/ Smwt Not
Conv Conv Conv All Ref Conv Conv
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Patriotism must be about the
future, not just honoring our past or
celebrating what exists today; we are most
patriotic when we are actively improving
things in America so we leave a better
country for our children ...................................... 58 33 4 5 0 91 9
Too many political leaders invoke an empty
patriotism in order to manipulate us and duck
tough choices; we need leaders who tell us
what we need to do to rebuild real American
greatness, and ask us to undertake a shared
sacrifice to accomplish that goal. ....................... 32 39 11 16 2 71 27
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) America's goodness and
greatness flow from our belief in hard work,
fair play, and second chances; if we are to
keep inspiring our own people and others
around the world, we must remain true to
those values....................................................... 59 28 8 4 1 86 13
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Patriotism involves leveling the
playing field so talent can compete fairly
against talent, so risk can be shared more
fairly, and so virtue can emerge without
regard to inherited benefits and burdens. .......... 19 41 13 23 4 59 36
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Patriotism means standing up for
the inalienable rights given to us by God and
declared by our forefathers. Whether it is
freedom of speech or the right to bear arms,
real patriots value their rights and do what is
necessary to protect them.................................. 60 29 5 5 1 89 11
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A Not Very/ Lttle/
Very Smwt Lttle at DK/ Smwt Not
Conv Conv Conv All Ref Conv Conv
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Wearing flag pins and saying the
pledge of allegiance are important ways to
show our patriotism and devotion to country.
They are not merely symbolic; rather they
honor our country's values and freedoms,
and all those who fought to defend them. .......... 47 32 10 10 1 79 20
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Every American benefits from the
huge sacrifices that American soldiers and
heroes, living and dead, have made on our
behalf; patriotism starts with acknowledging
our debt to those who worked and fought for
the tremendous freedoms we enjoy today. ........ 62 28 6 3 1 90 9
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) One of the most patriotic things we
can do is keep government small so that it
cannot trample on our freedom.......................... 32 35 11 21 2 67 31
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) The young American servicemen
and women who risk their lives for us in Iraq,
Afghanistan, and other combat zones
deserve our 100 percent backing. Patriotism
means giving them full funding and support
until their mission is done................................... 62 22 6 7 2 85 13
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Patriotism is pretty straightforward
- it's about working hard, taking care of your
own, minding your own business, and
obeying the law. ................................................. 34 29 11 24 1 63 35
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) In the end, patriotism comes down
to a simple idea - it's about country before
self. .................................................................... 35 38 13 14 0 73 27
(ref:BDBLOCKS)
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Now I am going to read you some proposals that a candidate for president might make because
he says they embody America's best, most patriotic ideals. After each one, please tell me
whether it is a good way or bad way to express America's patriotism.
Good
Very Smwt Smwt Very DK/ Total Total -
Good Good Bad Bad Ref Good Bad Bad
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Increase the estate tax, to
ensure we have more of a level playing
field rather than a permanent
aristocracy in America...............................12 25 26 31 6 37 57 -20
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Make federal taxes more
progressive, so the rich pay a
significantly higher share of their
income than the middle class or poor .......39 24 14 17 5 64 31 32
Increase the gasoline tax in order to
promote development and use of
alternative energy sources, so we can
be less dependent on foreign oil ...............24 22 18 33 3 46 52 -6
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Encourage more young
people to spend at least one year in
some form of service, by offering more
college tuition support for those who
serve in the military, the Peace Corps,
or community service organizations like
AmeriCorps ...............................................49 31 9 8 3 80 17 63
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Ensure basic health care for
all Americans because as providers,
patients, or taxpayers, we all share the
duty to sustain a healthy society. ..............54 21 11 10 4 75 21 54
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Reform our schools and
substantially increase school spending
- from kindergarten to college to
retraining - because this is the most
powerful way to ensure a fair shot for
all Americans. ...........................................57 28 8 5 3 85 12 73
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Good
Very Smwt Smwt Very DK/ Total Total -
Good Good Bad Bad Ref Good Bad Bad
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) While enforcing the security
of our borders, end the current punitive
and divisive approach to immigration,
and welcome newcomers who can
contribute talent and energy to
America.....................................................28 39 14 10 8 68 24 43
[501 Respondents]
(SPLIT A) Protect the right to keep and
bear arms, which our Founders knew
would let law-abiding citizens protect
themselves against both crime and
tyranny ......................................................46 25 13 13 3 71 26 45
[499 Respondents]
(SPLIT B) Adopt a constitutional
amendment against burning the
American flag ............................................37 8 15 36 4 45 51 -7
(ref:PROPTRU)
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Now I'm going to read you a pair of statements from the two leading presidential candidates.
Regardless of who you would vote for, please tell me which statement comes closer to your own
view, even if neither is exactly right.
Barack Obama says: My story is only possible in America - the son of a single mother and an
immigrant father, able to work my way from a humble upbringing to become a candidate for
president. I owe this country everything, and that is why I am committed to ensuring we change
course and do what's necessary to move closer to our founding ideals - like investing more in
our schools to expand opportunity; encouraging more young people to serve their country in the
military or their communities; and investing in alternative energy so we can be good stewards of
our land and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
OR
John McCain says: I proudly served in the American military and spent six years as a prisoner
of war in Vietnam. It is hard for me to understand people who refuse to wear a flag on their
lapel, or who say they are sometimes not proud of our country. My love for this country is an
important part of why I am in public service, and I will express that as President: by ensuring our
troops achieve victory in Iraq; by cutting taxes to encourage the kind of hard work that built up
this country; and by bringing family values back into our schools, since the family is the bedrock
of our national strength.
Total
Obama statement strongly .................................................. 43
Obama statement not so strongly ........................................ 9
McCain statement not so strongly ....................................... 10
McCain statement strongly.................................................. 31
(Both).................................................................................... 3
(Neither) ............................................................................... 2
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 2
Total Obama....................................................................... 52
Total McCain ...................................................................... 41
(ref:PRSDBT1)
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Now, once again, I'm going to read you a pair of statements, and please tell me whether the
FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own view, 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
[502 Respondents]
(SPLIT C) Patriotism is
more about actively
working to improve
America, so it more nearly
reflects its ideals
Patriotism is more about
honoring what is great
about America, so we
never lose sight of our
guiding principles .................. 36 7 11 41 3 1 1 43 52 -9
[498 Respondents]
(SPLIT D) Patriotism is
more about actively
working to improve
America
Patriotism is more about
honoring what is great
about America....................... 53 6 6 32 2 1 1 59 38 21
(ref:REPAIR)
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 ....................................................................... 6
High School graduate.......................................................... 38
Non-college post H.S. .......................................................... 1
Some college....................................................................... 27
College graduate ................................................................. 18
Post-graduate school ........................................................... 9
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 1
(ref:EDUC)
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Are you married, single, separated, divorced, or widowed?
Total
Married ................................................................................ 54
Single .................................................................................. 26
Separated/Divorced............................................................. 13
Widowed............................................................................... 7
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 0
(ref:MARITAL)
Do you have any children 18 years of age or younger living at home?
Total
Yes ...................................................................................... 37
No........................................................................................ 63
(Don't know/Refused)........................................................... 1
(ref:KIDS)
How closely are you following the Olympic Games now being held in China? Would you say you
are following them very closely, somewhat closely, a little closely, or not at all?
Total
Very closely ......................................................................... 20
Somewhat closely ............................................................... 37
A little closely....................................................................... 22
Not at all .............................................................................. 20
(DK/Ref) ............................................................................... 1
Total Very/Somewhat ........................................................ 57
Total Little/Not at all .......................................................... 42
(ref:OLYMPICS)
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Now I'm going to read you a list of activities that some people take part in. For each, please tell
me whether or not it is an activity that you have done in the past five years
Have
Have Have DK/ -
Done Not Ref Not
Attended a public meeting about local issues.................................. 51 48 1 3
Written, called, or emailed an elected official, such as the
President, a member of Congress, or a city or county official.......... 44 55 1 -10
Served on a committee for a local organization, such as a
school, non-profit group, church, or community group..................... 56 43 1 14
Attended a political rally, speech, or organized protest ................... 26 73 1 -47
Contributed money to a political campaign or group that tries to
influence public policy ...................................................................... 33 65 2 -32
Worked or volunteered for a political party or a campaign............... 19 79 1 -60
Contributed to a charity.................................................................... 88 11 1 78
Displayed the American flag at home, in your office or on your
car .................................................................................................... 73 25 1 48
(ref:ENGAGE)
Are you a member of a labor union? (IF NO) Is any member of your household a union
member?
Total
Yes: Respondent belongs ................................................... 11
Household member ............................................................. 10
No member belongs ............................................................ 77
(Don't know/Refused)........................................................... 2
Union Household............................................................... 20
Non College Non Union .................................................... 56
(ref:UNION)
Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, a Republican or what?
Total
Strong Democrat ................................................................. 25
Weak Democrat................................................................... 14
Independent-lean Democrat................................................ 11
Independent ......................................................................... 8
Independent-lean Republican ............................................. 10
Weak Republican ................................................................ 12
Strong Republican............................................................... 18
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 3
(ref:PTYID1)
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Thinking in political terms, would you say that you are Conservative, Moderate, or Liberal?
Total
Liberal.................................................................................. 18
Moderate ............................................................................. 33
Conservative ....................................................................... 44
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 5
(ref:IDEO1)
What is your religion?
Total
Protestant ............................................................................ 48
Catholic ............................................................................... 24
Jewish .................................................................................. 2
Muslim .................................................................................. 0
(Other/none/refused) ........................................................... 25
(ref:RELIG1)
[482 Respondents]
(IF PROTESTANT) Which one of these words best describes your kind of Christianity --
fundamentalist, evangelical, charismatic, Pentecostal or moderate to liberal?
Total
Moderate to liberal............................................................... 37
Evangelical .......................................................................... 23
Charismatic/Pentecostal...................................................... 13
Fundamentalist.................................................................... 11
(Something else) .................................................................. 4
(Don't know/Refused).......................................................... 13
(ref:RELIG3)
How often do you attend religious services -- more than once a week, every week, once or twice
a month, several times a year, or hardly ever?
Total
More than once a week ........................................................ 8
Every week.......................................................................... 29
Once or twice a month ........................................................ 16
Several times a year............................................................ 13
Hardly ever .......................................................................... 25
(Never) ................................................................................. 6
(Don't know/Refused)........................................................... 3
(ref:RELIG2)
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[801 Respondents]
(IF VOTED) In the 2004 election for president, did you vote for Democrat John Kerry or
Republican George Bush?
Total
Democrat John Kerry .......................................................... 45
Republican George Bush .................................................... 47
(Ralph Nader)....................................................................... 0
(Other candidate) ................................................................. 1
(Don't know/Refused)........................................................... 8
(ref:VOTE2004)
What racial or ethnic group best describes you?
Total
White ................................................................................... 69
Hispanic or Latino................................................................ 12
African-American or Black................................................... 11
Asian .................................................................................... 3
Native American ................................................................... 2
(Other) .................................................................................. 2
(Don't know/Refused)........................................................... 2
(ref:RACETHN)
[115 Respondents]
(ASK IF HISPANIC OR LATINO) Would you describe your Hispanic origin as Mexican, Puerto
Rican, Cuban, Dominican, Salvadoran or are you and your ancestors from another country? (IF
FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY) Are you and your ancestors from Central America, South
America or somewhere else?
Total
Mexican ............................................................................... 44
Puerto Rican........................................................................ 19
Dominican ............................................................................ 5
Cuban................................................................................... 1
Salvadoran ............................................................................-
Other: Central America......................................................... 2
Other: South America........................................................... 3
Other ................................................................................... 16
(Don't know/Refused).......................................................... 10
(ref:ORIGIN08)
How many guns or rifles do you own?
Total
None.................................................................................... 63
1-2 ....................................................................................... 13
3-9 ....................................................................................... 12
10 or more ............................................................................ 4
(Don't know/Refused)........................................................... 7
Total Gun owner ................................................................ 30
(ref:GUNS)
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Are you serving or have you served in the active United States military or have you not been in
the military? (IF NO) Is any member of your household currently serving in the active U.S.
military or have they served in the past?
Total
Yes: Served in military......................................................... 16
Household member in service.............................................. 6
Household member past service......................................... 19
No: Neither respondent nor household member in
service/has served .............................................................. 58
(Served in the US Reserves).................................................-
(Don't know/refused) ............................................................ 2
(ref:MIL1)
Record respondent's gender
Total
Male..................................................................................... 48
Female ................................................................................ 52
(ref:GENDER)
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