To start, how many years have you lived in Arkansas, or have you lived here all of your life?
991 = Less than 1 year
992 = All my life
993 = Don't Know
999 = Refused

Okay. Thank you. I would like to now ask you which of the following is the most important problem facing people in Arkansas today. The issues are (READ LIST WITH ROTATION). Which of these do you think is most important.
1 = The Economy
2 = Terrorism
3 = Education
4 = Morality
5 = Health Insurance
6 = Drugs
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Let's move on now to your thoughts on some of the people who are involved in government and politics.
1 = Click here to continue

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Mike Huckabee is handling his job as Governor?
1 = Approve
2 = Disapprove
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Amend1 revises the part of the Ar const. that deals with the exec brnch of gov. _, it spells out that the govrnr retains all nrml powers_duties even if he_she is temp. outside the state. Given this description, do you favor or oppose this measure?
1 = Favor
2 = Oppose
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

In general, would you say you favor stricter gun control, less strict gun control, or should no change be made to existing gun control laws?
1 = Stricter
2 = Less Strict
3 = No Change
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Do you favor laws that would make it more difficult for a woman to get an abortion, favor laws that would make it easier to get an abortion or should no change be made to existing abortion laws?
1 = More difficult
2 = Easier
3 = No Change
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Suppose a candidate running for Congress, Senate or Governor favored tougher laws to limit immigration into the United States or into Arkansas, would you be more or less likely to vote for that candidate?
1 = More likely
2 = Less likely
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Okay, thank you. Now let's focus on the economy in your local community. Please tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each of the following statements.
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I can have a significant effect in shaping local growth and economic development policy. Do you...?
1 = Strongly Agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly Disagree
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

First, do you live in a city, suburb, small town or rural area?
1 = City
2 = Suburb
3 = Small town
4 = Rural Area
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Which of the following education categories best describes your level of schooling? Is it --- and I have a list here, so please feel free to stop me at any time. Is it?
1 = No high school
2 = Some high school
3 = High school graduate or equivalent
4 = Some college including business or trade schools
5 = College graduate
6 = Some graduate school
7 = Graduate or professional degree
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

And, which of the following best describes your racial or ethnic group:
1 = White
2 = Black, African, or African-American
3 = Hispanic
4 = Asian
5 = Native American
6 = Multi-Ethnic
7 = Something Else
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or what?
1 = Republican
2 = Democrat
3 = Independent
4 = Other (ENTER RESPONSE]
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Would you call yourself a strong Republican, or a not very strong Republican?
1 = Strong Republican
2 = Not very Strong Republican
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Would you call yourself a strong Democrat, or a not very strong Democrat?
1 = Strong Democrat
2 = Not very Strong Democrat
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Well, do you think of yourself as closer to the Republican or Democratic Party?
1 = Closer to Republican
2 = Closer to Democratic
3 = Just Independent
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

How would you describe your views on most political matters? Generally, do you think of yourself as a Liberal, Moderate, or Conservative?
1 = Liberal
2 = Moderate
3 = Conservative
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Would you say you are Strongly Liberal or Somewhat Liberal?
1 = Strongly Liberal
2 = Somewhat Liberal
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Would you say you are Strongly Conservative, or Somewhat Conservative?
1 = Strongly Conservative
2 = Somewhat Conservative
3 = Don't Know
4 = Refused

Okay, and when you were growing up, did your father (or stepfather, if appropriate) think of himself mostly as a Democrat, as a Republican, or what?
1 = Democrat
2 = Independent (or shifted around)
3 = Republican
4 = Other; (minor party; apolitical; never voted; didn't get int
7 = Not Applicable (INAP; Respondent didn't know his/her father)
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Similarily, when you were growing up, did your mother (or stepmother, if appropriate) think of herself mostly as a Democrat, as a Republican, or what?
1 = Democrat
2 = Independent (or shifted around)
3 = Republican
4 = Other; (minor party; apolitical; never voted; didn't get int
7 = Not Applicable (INAP; Respondent didn't know his/her mother)
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Your neighborhood as a place to live....
1 = Very Satisfied
2 = Satisfied
3 = Unsatisfied
4 = Very Unsatisfied
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Increasing teachers' salaries...do you strongly approve, approve, disapprove, or strongly disapprove?
1 = Strongly Approve
2 = Approve
3 = Disapprove
4 = Strongly Disapprove
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Increasing property taxes
1 = Strongly approve
2 = Approve
3 = Disapprove
4 = Strongly Disapprove
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

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Let's do something a little different. I'm going to read to you three things that sometimes make people angry or upset. After I read all three, just tell me HOW MANY of them upset you. I don't want to know which ones, just how many, okay? 1 the federal go
1 = zero
2 = one
3 = two
4 = three
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Let's do something a little different. I'm going to read to you four things that sometimes make people angry or upset. After I read all four, just tell me HOW MANY of them upset you. I don't want to know which ones, just how many, okay? 1 the federal gove
1 = zero
2 = one
3 = two
4 = three
5 = four
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Overall, do you feel that Arkansas is generally headed in the right direction or the wrong direction?
1 = Right
2 = Wrong
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

On a more individual level, would you say you are better off financially, worse off, or about the same compared to a year ago?
1 = Better
2 = Worse
3 = About the same
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

First, which of the following income categories best describes your total 2001 household income? Was it -and I have a list here....please feel free to stop me at any time:
1 = $7,500 or less
2 = $7,501 to $15,000
3 = $15,001 to $25,000
4 = $25,001 to $35,000
5 = $35,001 to $50,000
6 = $50,001 to $75,000
7 = $75,001 to $100,000
8 = $100,001 or over
98 = Don't Know
99 = Refused

About how often do you attend religious services:
1 = Never
2 = Once a year
3 = Several times a year
4 = About once a month
5 = 2-3 times a month
6 = Every week
7 = More than once a week
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Which of the following best describes your current religious preference. Is it:
1 = Protestant
2 = Catholic
3 = Jewish
4 = Something Else
5 = None
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Which of the following best describes your present marital status:
1 = Married
2 = Not married but living together
3 = Separated or divorced
4 = Widowed
5 = Never married/single
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

How many people, including yourself, live in your household?
98 = Don't Know
99 = Refused

Are you currently registered to vote or not?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = No, I am not a citizen
4 = Don't Know
5 = Refused

How likely are you to vote in the next elections that will take place in November 2002? Are you very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely or not at all likely?
1 = Very likely
2 = Somewhat likely
3 = Not very likely
4 = Not at all likely
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

In what year were you born?
9998 = Don't Know
9999 = Refused

And, I am required to ask you this, are you male or female?
1 = Male
2 = Female
8 = Don't Know
9 = Refused

Thank you very much for helping us with the Arkansas Poll. We plan to release the results in late October. Have a nice day/afternoon/evening.
CO = Complete

Would there be a better time to Call You Back? (IF YES, SCHEDULE A CALLBACK) Thank you for your time. Have a good morning/afternoon/evening. [IF YOU GET A SPANISH SPEAKER:] Alguien le hablara mas tarde en espanol.
AB = PERSON IS ABSENT - CANT SCHEDULE CALLBACK
CB = SCHEDULE A CALLBACK
HR = HARD REFUSAL
IE = INELIGIBLE (Not over 18, etc.)
IN = INCOMPLETE / INTERRUPTED
NE = INELIGIBLE FOR OTHER REASONS
SR = SOFT REFUSAL
SS = SPANISH SPEAKER

Thank you for your time. Have a good morning/afternoon/evening.
1A = (INT02) Yes - Respondent Answered Phone
1B = (INT02) Yes - Someone Answers - Transfered to a Person
1C = (INT02) Yes - Someone Answers - Transfered to Answering Devi
2A = (INT02) No - Someone Answers - Respondent is Out - Ask: 'Is
2B = (INT02) No - Someone Answers - Respondent is Out - Leave mes
2C = (INT02) No - Someone Answers - Respondent is Out but will Re
AB = (INT99) PERSON IS ABSENT - CANT SCHEDULE CALLBACK
AD = (INT01) Answering Device
BS = (INT01) Business
BU = (INT01) Busy
CB = (INT99) SCHEDULE A CALLBACK
CO = (INT95) Click to Continue
CW = (INT05) Click Here to Continue.
DC = (INT01) Disconnected
FX = (INT01) Fax/Data Line
HR = (INT99) HARD REFUSAL
IE = (INT99) INELIGIBLE (Not over 18, etc.)
IN = (INT99) INCOMPLETE / INTERRUPTED
N1 = (INT02) No, I'm not interested in taking the survey
N2 = (INT02) No, I'm not 18
N3 = (INT02) No, I'm not the person who had the last birthday
NA = (INT01) No Answer
NE = (INT99) INELIGIBLE FOR OTHER REASONS
NS = (INT01) Not in service
PC = (INT01) Pager/Cellphone
PN = (INT01) Privacy Screen - No Answer
PS = (INT01) Privacy Screen - Answered
SC = (INT01) Successful Connection
SR = (INT99) SOFT REFUSAL
SS = (INT01) Spanish Speaker
TP = (INT01) Technical Phone Difficulties
WN = (INT01) Wrong Number
Y1 = (INT02) Yes