Congressional District
1 = Northeastern Arkansas
2 = Central Arkansas
3 = Northwestern Arkansas
4 = South Arkansas

Was this record in cell sample or RDD sample?
1 = Cell Sample
2 = RDD Sample

I would first like to ask you how many years you have lived in Arkansas, or have you lived here all of your life?
96 = Less than one year
97 = All my life
98 = Don't know
99 = Refused

Okay. And which of the following is the most important problem or issue facing people in Arkansas today?
1 = The economy
2 = Education
3 = Healthcare
4 = Crime
5 = Taxes
6 = Immigration
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

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

Thank you. Now let's consider the election next month. Suppose the election were held today. Who would you be more likely to vote for:
1 = John McCain, the Republican
2 = Barack Obama, the Democrat
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

And, would you have voted for Hillary Clinton if she had been a nominee for the Presidency?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

And, what percentage of people you know would NOT vote for a presidential candidate who was black?
888 = Don't know
999 = Refused

And, as far as you know, what is Barack Obama's religion? Is he a Christian, a Muslim, or something else?
1 = Christian
2 = Muslim
3 = Something else
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Proposed Amendment 3 Establishes Lottery: Given this description, do you favor or oppose this measure?
1 = Favor
2 = Oppose
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

True or false: The Arkansas Department of Human Services already prevents unmarried couples from becoming foster parents.
1 = True
2 = False
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Does the Arkansas Family Council support, oppose or take no position on Initiated Act 1?
1 = Supports
2 = Opposes
3 = No position
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

In general, would you say that you favor stricter gun control, less strict gun control, or should no change be made to the 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

Would you prefer replacing the current health care system with a new government run health care system, or maintaining the current system based mostly on private health insurance?
1 = Replace
2 = Maintain
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Irish, Italians, Jewish, and many other minorities overcame prejudice and worked their way up. Blacks should do the same without any special favors. Do you:
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Finally, some say that black leaders have been trying to push too fast. Others feel that they haven't pushed fast enough. What do you think...too fast, not fast enough,or moving at about the right speed?
1 = Too fast
2 = Not fast enough
3 = About the right speed
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Do you think it's a good idea or a bad idea for the President of the United States to meet with the leaders of countries that are considered enemies of the United States?
1 = Support meeting with foreign leaders/Good idea
2 = Neutral about meeting with foreign leaders/No opinion
3 = Do not support meeting with foreign leaders/Bad idea
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Okay, and which comes closest to your view about what government policy should be regarding undocumented immigrants currently residing in the United States. Should the government:
1 = Allow undocumented immigrants to remain in the United States to work for a limited amount of time.
2 = Allow undocumented immigrants to become U.S. citizens if they meet criteria: learn English & pay back-taxes.
3 = Deport all undocumented immigrants
4 = Allow undocumented immigrants to become permanent residents with no requirements.
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Do you think global warming is an urgent problem requiring immediate attention or a longer-term problem that requires more study before government action is taken?
1 = Urgent problem
2 = Longer-term problem
3 = Not a problem
4 = Unsure
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Would you rather see the next president keep the same number of troops in Iraq that are currently stationed there, or would you rather see the next president remove most US troops in Iraq within a few months of taking office?
1 = Keep the same number
2 = Remove most
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Judge Voting Question 1: Would you support this proposal?
1 = Yes, support this proposal
2 = No, oppose this proposal
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Judge Voting Question 2: Do you support changing things so the governor appoints judges, or leaving things as they are and having the people elect judges?
1 = Changing things so the Governor appoints judges
2 = Leaving things as they are and electing judges
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Would you say you follow what's going on in government and public affairs most of the time, some of the time, only now and then, or never?
1 = Most of the time
2 = Some of the time
3 = Only now and then
4 = Never
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Who is the Speaker of the U.S. house of Representatives? I have a list of names here, is it:
1 = Harry Reed
2 = Condoleeza Rice
3 = Nancy Pelosi
4 = Newt Gingrich
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

And what is the term of office of a U.S. Senator? Is it:
1 = Two years
2 = Four years
3 = Six years
4 = Eight years
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

And who is responsible for nominating judges to federal courts? Is it:
1 = The President
2 = Congress
3 = The Supreme Court
4 = State governors
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

How many facts about Senator Obama bother the respondent (president)?
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 do you live in a city, a suburb, a small town or a 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 highest level of schooling? I have a list here, so 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
3 = Hispanic
4 = Asian
5 = Native American
6 = Multi-Ethnic
7 = Something Else
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Generally speaking, do your usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or what?
1 = Republican
2 = Democrat
3 = Independent
4 = Other
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 Democrat
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 that you are strongly Conservative or somewhat Conservative?
1 = Strongly Conservative
2 = Somewhat Conservative
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Which of the following income categories best describes your total 2007 household income? I have a list here, so again feel free to stop me at any time. Was it:
1 = $7500 or less
2 = $7501 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? Is it:
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 these best describes your present marital status:
1 = Married
2 = Not married but living together
3 = Seperated or divorced
4 = Widowed
5 = Never married or single
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

We're nearly done: How many people, including yourself, live in your household?
98 = Don't know
99 = Refused

And what is your current employment status. Is it:
1 = Employed full-time
2 = Employed part-time
3 = Self-employed
4 = Unemployed
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

How long have you been a registered voter?
1 = More than 3 years
2 = Less than 3 years
3 = Less than 1 year
4 = Less than 6 months
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

And, how likely are you to vote in the next elections that take place in November 2008? Are you:
1 = Very likely
2 = Likely
3 = Unlikely
4 = Very unlikely
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Age of respondent
9997 = Don't know
9998 = Not applicable
9999 = Refused to answer

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

age categories
1 = 18-24
2 = 25-34
3 = 35-44
4 = 45-54
5 = 55-64
6 = 65-74
7 = 75-84
8 = 85+
888 = don't know
999 = refused

q68 = 1 (FILTER)
0 = Not Selected
1 = Selected