landline/cell
1 = Landline
2 = Cell

QA. Have I reached you on your cell phone? (IF NEEDED: By cell phone we mean a wireless phone that is mobile and usable outside of your neighborhood.)
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know

QB. Is this a safe time to talk with you now or are you driving? (IF NO, DRIVING, ARRANGE A CALLBACK TIME)
1 = Yes, safe
2 = No, driving

landline/cell qualified
1 = Cell only/mostly
2 = Landline

Q1. I would first like to ask you how many years you have lived in Arkansas, or have you lived here all of your life?
90 = Do not currently live in Arkansas
96 = Less than one year
97 = All my life
98 = Don't know
99 = Refused

Q49. (RECORD GENDER BY OBSERVATION. IF UNSURE, ASK: And, I am required to ask you this, are you male or female?)
1 = Male
2 = Female
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q3. In your opinion, what do you think is the most important problem or issue facing people in Arkansas today? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = The economy/Jobs/Unemployment/Poverty
2 = Education
3 = Healthcare/Health insurance/Access to doctors/Costs
4 = Drugs
5 = Taxes/Big Government
6 = Immigration
10 = Budget/Deficit/Debt
11 = Crime
12 = Morality/Family breakdown/Religion (God/Bible, etc.)
13 = Politicians/Politics
14 = Racism
15 = Roads
16 = War/Afghanistan/Iraq/Terrorism
17 = Environment/Climate change/Global warming
18 = Fuel/Energy/Gas prices
19 = Other (specify)
88 = Don't know
99 = Refused

Q4. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Mike Beebe (BEE-BEE) is handling his job as governor? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Approve
2 = Disapprove
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q50A. Thank you. Now let's look ahead to the elections of 2014. Let's start with the race for the U.S. Senate. At this point, are you likely to vote for Tom Cotton, Mark Pryor, or another candidate?
1 = Tom Cotton, the Republican
2 = Mark Pryor, the Democrat
3 = Another candidate
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q51. And what about the race for Arkansas Governor? At this point, are you likely to vote for Asa Hutchinson, Mike Ross, or another candidate?
1 = Asa Hutchinson, the Republican
2 = Mike Ross, the Democrat
3 = Another candidate
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q52. And what about for the U.S. House race in your area? At this point, are you likely to vote for the Republican candidate, the Democratic candidate, or a candidate from another party?
1 = The Republican candidate
2 = The Democratic candidate
3 = A candidate from another party
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q53. And what about the STATE legislative races in your community? As of today, would you say you're likely to vote for the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate?
1 = The Republican candidates in those state-level races
2 = The Democratic candidates in those state-level races
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q54. And, just for fun, what about the presidential race in 2016? If Hillary Clinton were the Democratic nominee, would you be more likely to vote Hillary Clinton, or the Republican nominee?
1 = Hillary Clinton
2 = The Republican nominee
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q12. 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? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Stricter
2 = Less strict
3 = No change
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q13. 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? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = More difficult
2 = Easier
3 = No change
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q14. Which comes closest to your view about what government policy should be regarding undocumented immigrants currently residing in the United States. Should the government: (READ LIST)
1 = Allow them to remain in the United States to work for a limited amount of time.
2 = Allow them to become U.S. citizens if they meet certain criteria like llearning English and paying back-taxes.
3 = Deport all undocumented immigrants
4 = Allow undocumented immigrants to become permanent residents with no requirements.
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q15. Which of the following policy positions most closely resembles your own view regarding relationships between two people of the same sex: (READ LIST)
1 = Gay couples should be allowed to legally marry.
2 = Gay couples should be allowed to form civil unions or domestic partnerships, but not legally marry
3 = There should be no legal recognition of a gay couple's relationship
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q55. In general, do you think gays and lesbians should or should not have equal rights in terms of job opportunities?
1 = Yes, they should have equal rights
2 = No, they should not have equal rights
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q56. According to the Affordable Care Act, starting in January 2014 most Americans will be required to have health insurance or pay a fine. Were you aware of this before now, or not?
1 = Aware
2 = Not aware
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q57. And will you have health insurance at that time, or do you think you'll choose to pay the fine? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Will have health insurance
2 = Will pay the fine
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q58. Earlier this month, health insurance plans were made available through the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchanges. How familiar are you with these health insurance exchanges? Would you say you're...
1 = Very familiar
2 = Somewhat familiar
3 = Not too familiar
4 = Not at all familiar
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q59. Who do you blame most for the government shutdown? (READ LIST)
1 = President Obama and the Democrats in Congress
2 = Republicans in Congress
3 = (DO NOT READ) Both

Q60. Have you been personally affected by the government shutdown?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q19. First, do you live in a city, a suburb, a small town or a rural area? (INTERVIEWER: If respondent asks for a definition for one of these, tell them, 'whatever it means to you') (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = City
2 = Suburb
3 = Small town
4 = Rural area
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q20. 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 ? (READ LIST, RECORD ONE)
1 = No high school
2 = Some high school
3 = High school graduate
4 = Some college including business or trade school
5 = College graduate
6 = Some graduate school
7 = Graduate or professional degree
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q21. And, which of the following best describes your racial or ethnic group: (READ LIST, RECORD ONE)
1 = White
2 = Black or African-American
3 = Hispanic
4 = Asian
5 = Native American
6 = Multi-Ethnic
7 = Something else
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q31. Overall, do you feel that Arkansas is generally headed in the right direction or the wrong direction? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Right
2 = Wrong
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q32. On a more individual level, would you say you are better off financially, worse off, or about the same compared to a year ago? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Better
2 = Worse
3 = About the same
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q34. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or what? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Republican
2 = Democrat
3 = Independent
4 = Other
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q34A. Would you call yourself a strong Republican, or a not very strong Republican? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Strong Republican
2 = Not very strong Republican
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q34B. Would you call yourself a strong Democrat, or a not very strong Democrat? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Strong Democrat
2 = Not very strong Democrat
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q34C. Well, do you think of yourself as closer to the Republican or Democratic Party? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Closer to Republican
2 = Closer to Democrat
3 = Just Independent
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q35. How would you describe your views on most political matters? Generally, do you think of yourself as a Liberal, Moderate, or Conservative? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Liberal
2 = Moderate
3 = Conservative
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q35A. Would you say you are strongly Liberal or somewhat Liberal? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Strongly Liberal
2 = Somewhat Liberal
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q35B. Would you say you are strongly Conservative or somewhat Conservative? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Strongly Conservative
2 = Somewhat Conservative
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q36. Which of the following income categories best describes your total 2012 household income? I have a list here, feel free to stop me at any time. Was it...(READ LIST)
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 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
99 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q37. Do you have some form of health insurance or health coverage? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q38. About how often do you attend religious services? Is it...(READ LIST)
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 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q39. Which of the following best describes your current religious preference? Is it...
1 = Protestant (Prah-test-ant)
2 = Catholic
3 = Jewish
4 = Something else
5 = (DO NOT READ) None
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q41. Which of these best describes your present marital status? (READ LIST)
1 = Married
2 = Not married but living together
3 = Separated or divorced
4 = Widowed
5 = Never married or single
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q42. We're nearly done: How many people, including yourself, live in your household? (INTERVIEWER: This would include children) (DON'T KNOW=98, REFUSED=99)
98 = Don't Know
99 = Refused

Q43A. How many school aged children do you have? (DON'T KNOW=98, REFUSED=99)
98 = Don't know
99 = Refused

Q44. What is your current employment status? Is it...(READ LIST, RECORD UP TO TWO RESPONSES)
1 = Employed full-time
2 = Employed part-time
3 = Self-employed
4 = Unemployed
5 = Retired
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q47. And, how likely are you to vote in the next elections that take place in November 2014? Are you: (READ LIST)
1 = Very Likely
2 = Likely
3 = Unlikely
4 = Very unlikely
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q48. In what year were you born? (ENTER YEAR) (DON'T KNOW=9998, REFUSED=9999)
9998 = Don't Know
9999 = Refused

99998 = Don't Know
99999 = Refused