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? (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 Asa Hutchinson is handling his job as governor? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Approve
2 = Disapprove
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q84. Thank you. Now let's look ahead to the next presidential race. As of today, are you more likely to vote for...(READ LIST. SELECT ONE.)
1 = The Republican candidate
2 = The Democratic candidate
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q85a. The present condition of roads and highways in our state (READ IF NECESSARY:) Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied with this feature?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Somewhat satisfied
3 = Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4 = Somewhat dissatisfied
5 = Very dissatisfied
8 = Don't know
9 = 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

Q97. You may know there's been some debate in Arkansas recently about whether it is okay for people to 'open carry' a handgun. Generally speaking, do you support or oppose an 'open carry' law here?
1 = Support
2 = Oppose
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 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 certain criteria like learning English and paying
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

Q86. Do you favor allowing patients to use marijuana for medical purposes if supported by their medical doctor?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q87. Do you think marriages between same-sex couples should or should not be recognized by the law as valid, with the same rights as traditional marriages? (READ LIST)
1 = Should be recognized
2 = Should not be recognized
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q88. In general, do you think gays and lesbians should or should not have equal rights in terms of housing...renting and leasing, for example?
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

Q89B. Which punishment do you prefer for people convicted of murder; the death penalty or life in prison with no chance of parole?
1 = The death penalty
2 = Life in prison
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q90. Would you support abolishing (ending) the use of the death penalty for people convicted of murder if the punishment was life in prison with no chance of parole?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q91Aa. Killing is morally wrong (READ IF NECESSARY:) Do you agree or disagree that this is a reason why the death penalty should be ended? (PROBE: IS THAT STRONGLY/SOMEWHAT AGREE/DISAGREE)
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = Somewhat disagree
3 = Somewhat agree
4 = Strongly agree
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q92. Thinking about what is said in the news, in your view is the seriousness of global warming, or climate change...(READ LIST)
1 = Generally underestimated
2 = Generally correct
3 = Generally exaggerated
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q93. Do you think global warming, or climate change, will pose a serious threat to you or your way of life in your lifetime? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Not a problem
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q94. And, do you believe increases in the Earth's temperature over the last century are due more to...(READ LIST)
1 = Human activities
2 = Natural causes
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q77. As you may know, a health reform bill was signed into law in 2010. Given what you know about the health reform law, do you have a generally favorable or unfavorable opinion of it?
1 = Favorable
2 = Unfavorable
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q95. Who do you blame most for the government shutdown? (READ LIST)
1 = President Obama and the Democrats in Congress
2 = Republicans in Congress
3 = Both

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 2014 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

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

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 election next month? 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

Zip Code
99998 = Don't know
99999 = Refused

Q47 = 1 (FILTER)
0 = Not Selected
1 = Selected