Democracy Corps Mountain West Frequency Questionnaire

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1 Democracy Corps Mountain West Frequency Questionnaire March 7-14, Likely Voters [1005 Weighted] 290 Hispanic Voters [141 Weighted] Q.4 First of all, are you registered to vote at this address? Yes No (Refused) (ref:screen1) Q.5 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? Voted Not registered in 2004/Ineligible/too young Did not vote (Can't remember/don't know) (Refused) (ref:vote04) Q.6 As you know, there was an election for Congress and other offices in November Many people weren't able to vote. How about you? Were you able to vote or for some reason were you unable to vote? Voted Did not vote (Can't remember/don't know) (Refused) (ref:vote06) 2007 Greenberg Quinlan Rosner, All Rights Reserved. March, 2007

2 2 Q.7 I know it's a long way off, but what are the chances of you voting in the election for president in 2008: are you almost certain to vote, will you probably vote, are the chances 50-50, or don't you think you will vote? Almost certain Probably Will not vote (Don't know) (Refused) (ref:cp3) Q.11 Generally speaking, do you think that things in this country are going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten pretty seriously off on the wrong track? Right direction Wrong track (Don't know/refused) Right - Wrong (ref:direct) Q.12 How about things in this part of the country? Do you think that things in (state) 1 are going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten pretty seriously off on the wrong track? Right direction Wrong track (Don't know/refused) Right - Wrong (ref:lcdirect) 1 For each respondent, their state s name was inserted

3 3 Q.13 Thinking specifically about (state) and this part of the country in general, what two or three issues would you most like to see your elected leaders do something about? IMMIGRATION Immigration/Border Control EDUCATION Education funding/improvement ECONOMIC Taxes - Property/Sales/Tax Structure Cost of Living/Wage Increases Create better/more jobs Economy - General Cutting government spending ENVIRONMENT Water Issues Environment Issues - General Urban Growth/Overdevelopment/Deforestation Nuclear Waste/Yucca Mountain Global Warming HEALTH/MEDICAL CARE Health insurance/medical Costs/Rx Costs CRIME Crime/violence - general Drugs FOREIGN POLICY The war in Iraq/Foreign Policy - General Terrorism/National Security - General End the war in Iraq/Bring troops home TRANSPORTATION Transportation/Traffic Issues - Negative SOCIAL ISSUES Elderly Care/Social Security Alleviate Poverty/Help the poor Childcare Welfare Reform More Housing/Housing Support ENERGY Energy/Alternative Energy Gas Prices MORAL ISSUES Gay Rights - Negative Moral Issues - General Abortion POLITICS Non-Partisan Politics/Corruption/Honesty in politics PERSONAL RIGHTS Gun Control/Land Rights/Against Smoking Bans

4 4 Q.13 continued OTHER No Opinion Don't Know Other (ref:conoe)

5 5 Q.14 Now, I am going to read you a list of concerns that people have. Please tell me which ONE of these you think the President and Congress should be paying the most attention to. The war in Iraq Illegal immigration Terrorism and national security Health care Social Security and Medicare Moral values The economy and jobs Taxes and spending Energy and gas prices (None) (Other) (ref:conc1) Q.15 And which of the following should the President and Congress be paying the next most attention to? The war in Iraq Illegal immigration Health care Social Security and Medicare Terrorism and national security The economy and jobs Taxes and spending Energy and gas prices Moral values (None) (Other) (ref:conc2) Q.14/15 Concerns combined The war in Iraq Illegal immigration Health care Terrorism and national security Social Security and Medicare The economy and jobs Taxes and spending Energy and gas prices Moral values (None) (Other) (ref:conc1/conc2)

6 6 Q.16 Do you approve or disapprove of the way George Bush is handling his job as president? Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove (Don't know/refused) Total approve Total disapprove Approve - disapprove (ref:candapp2) Q.17 Do you approve or disapprove of the way (governor) 2 is handling his/her job as Governor? Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove (Don't know/refused) Total approve Total disapprove Approve - disapprove (ref:govapp) Q.18 Do you approve or disapprove of the job Congress is doing? Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove (Don't know/refused) Total approve Total disapprove Approve - disapprove (ref:congapro) 2 For each respondent, their governor s name was inserted

7 7 Q.19 Do you approve or disapprove of the way (member of Congress) 3 is handling his/her job as a member of the U.S. Congress? Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove (Don't know/refused) Total approve Total disapprove Approve - disapprove (ref:congapp) Q.20 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 20 George W. Bush Hispanic (SPLIT A) The Congress Hispanic (SPLIT B) The Democratic Congress Hispanic (SPLIT A) John McCain Hispanic (SPLIT B) Rudy Giuliani Hispanic (Member of Congress) Hispanic For each respondent, their member of Congress was inserted

8 8 % % % Mean Warm Cool ID 26 Republicans in Congress Hispanic Democrats in Congress Hispanic [185 Respondents, 227 Weighted] 28 Republicans in Arizona Hispanic [168 Respondents, 266 Weighted] 28 Republicans in Colorado Hispanic [131 Respondents, 82 Weighted] 28 Republicans in Idaho Hispanic [125 Respondents, 62 Weighted] 28 Republicans in Montana Hispanic [130 Respondents, 114 Weighted] 28 Republicans in Nevada Hispanic [205 Respondents, 102 Weighted] 28 Republicans in New Mexico Hispanic [136 Respondents, 119 Weighted] 28 Republicans in Utah Hispanic [127 Respondents, 33 Weighted] 28 Republicans in Wyoming Hispanic [185 Respondents, 227 Weighted] 29 Democrats in Arizona Hispanic [168 Respondents, 266 Weighted] 29 Democrats in Colorado Hispanic [131 Respondents, 82 Weighted] 29 Democrats in Idaho Hispanic

9 9 % % % Mean Warm Cool ID [125 Respondents, 62 Weighted] 29 Democrats in Montana Hispanic [130 Respondents, 114 Weighted] 29 Democrats in Nevada Hispanic [205 Respondents, 102 Weighted] 29 Democrats in New Mexico Hispanic [136 Respondents, 119 Weighted] 29 Democrats in Utah Hispanic [127 Respondents, 33 Weighted] 29 Democrats in Wyoming Hispanic The N.R.A., or National Rifle Association Hispanic Pro-life, anti-abortion groups Hispanic NAFTA and international trade agreements Hispanic Gay marriage Hispanic (SPLIT A) Wal-Mart Hispanic (SPLIT B) Evangelical Christian political groups Hispanic Immigration into the country Hispanic (SPLIT A) Gun control Hispanic

10 10 % % % Mean Warm Cool ID 38 (SPLIT A) James Dobson Hispanic (SPLIT B) Environmentalists Hispanic (SPLIT B) Rick Warren Hispanic (ref:therm204) Q.41 I know it is a long way off, but thinking about the election in 2008, if the election for president were held today, for whom would you vote -- the Democratic candidate or the Republican candidate? Democratic candidate Lean Democratic candidate Republican candidate Lean Republican candidate (Other candidate) Lean (Other candidate) (Undecided) (Refused) Total Democratic candidate Total Republican candidate Total (Other candidate) Democratic candidate - Republican candidate (ref:pres08)

11 11 Q.42 Thinking about the election for Congress in 2008, if the election for U.S. Congress were held today, would you be voting for (Democratic incumbent/candidate) or (Republican incumbent/candidate)? 4 Democratic candidate Lean Democratic candidate Republican candidate Lean Republican candidate (Other candidate) Lean (Other candidate) (Undecided) (Refused) Total Democratic candidate Total Republican candidate Total (Other candidate) Democrat - Republican (ref:cong06) Q.44 Now, I am going to read a list of issues and I want you to tell me whether, overall, you think the Democrats or the Republicans would do a better job with this issue. If you do not know, just tell me and we will move on to the next item. Dems Dems Reps Reps Dems Much Smwt Smwt Much Nei- DK/ Total Total - Bttr Bttr Bttr Bttr Both ther Ref Dems Reps Reps 44 (SPLIT C) The economy Hispanic (SPLIT D) Taxes Hispanic (SPLIT C) Health care Hispanic (SPLIT D) Retirement and Social Security Hispanic For each district, the incumbent s name was inserted, and a generic candidate ( the Democratic candidate or the Republican candidate ) was inserted for the opposition.

12 12 Dems Dems Reps Reps Dems Much Smwt Smwt Much Nei- DK/ Total Total - Bttr Bttr Bttr Bttr Both ther Ref Dems Reps Reps 48 (SPLIT C) Family values Hispanic (SPLIT D) Being on your side Hispanic (SPLIT C) The environment Hispanic (SPLIT D) The federal budget Hispanic The gun issue Hispanic (SPLIT C) The war on terrorism Hispanic (SPLIT D) The situation in Iraq Hispanic (SPLIT C) Immigration Hispanic Paying attention to issues that affect the Western part of the country Hispanic Protecting individual rights Hispanic

13 13 Dems Dems Reps Reps Dems Much Smwt Smwt Much Nei- DK/ Total Total - Bttr Bttr Bttr Bttr Both ther Ref Dems Reps Reps 58 Helping family farmers and ranchers Hispanic (SPLIT D) Protecting our air, land and water Hispanic (SPLIT D) Becoming energy independent Hispanic (SPLIT C) Energy and gas prices Hispanic (ref:betjob) Q.62 Now let me ask you something a little different. Do you think abortion should be legal in all cases, legal in most cases, illegal in most cases, or illegal in all cases? Legal in all cases Legal in most cases Illegal in most cases Illegal in all cases (Don't know/refused) Total Legal Total Illegal Legal - Illegal (ref:abort)

14 14 [864 Respondents, 917 Weighted] Q.63 (DO NOT ASK IF HISPANIC OR LATINO) Which two of the following do you think are the biggest environmental problems facing our community? Air pollution Global warming Sprawl and overdevelopment Lack of water Water pollution Federal mismanagement of land Wildfires Ensuring access to land and rivers for hunting and fishing Forest clear-cutting Strip mining (No second concern) (All) (None) (Don't know/refused) (ref:envprobl) Q.64 Some people think the government is trying to do too many things that should be left to individuals and businesses. Others think the government should do more to solve our country's problems. Which comes closer to your own view? Government should do more, strongly Government should do more, not so strongly Government trying to do too much, not so strongly Government trying to do too much, strongly (Depends) (Don't know/refused) Total Government should do more Total Government trying to do too much Should do more - trying to do too much (ref:liber1)

15 15 Q.65 Some people think the government should promote traditional values in our society. Others think the government should not favor any particular set of values. Which comes closer to your own view? Government should not favor values, strongly Government should not favor values, not so strongly Government should promote traditional values, not so strongly Government should promote traditional values, strongly (Depends) (Don't know/refused) Total should not favor values Total should promote traditional values Should not favor values - should promote traditional values (ref:liber2) [917 Respondents, 860 Weighted] Q.66 (DO NOT ASK IF HISPANIC OR LATINO) 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 67 (SPLIT A) The current course cannot bring stability and we need to start reducing the number of U.S. troops in Iraq. OR We must stay the course to achieve stability and finish the job in Iraq Hispanic (SPLIT B) We should withdraw our troops from Iraq. OR We should give the President's plan a chance Hispanic

16 16 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 69 (SPLIT A) Global warming is caused more by human actions than by naturally occurring forces. OR Global warming is caused more by naturally occurring forces than by human actions Hispanic (SPLIT B) Scientists mostly agree that global warming is happening and that it will harm the environment. OR There is a lot of disagreement between scientists about global warming and how serious its effects are on the environment Hispanic Greedy corporations are primarily responsible for lower wages in this part of the country. OR Immigration is primarily responsible for lower wages in this part of the country Hispanic

17 17 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 72 Our economy depends in part on the land and we need to do a better job conserving our natural heritage in the west. OR We need fewer government regulations so the economy can grow and people have the freedom to do what they want with their land Hispanic I am more concerned too many criminals and potentially terrorists will buy guns illegally. OR I am more concerned the federal government will trample the rights of gun owners Hispanic (ref:values06) Q.74 Now I'd like to read you some proposals for how to address the immigration problem. After I read each one please tell me whether you favor or oppose that proposal. Fav Strng Smwt Smwt Strng Dk/ Total Total - Fav Fav Opp Opp Ref Fav Opp Opp 74 (SPLIT C) A guest worker program that allows illegal immigrants to work in the United States for a set period of time and then requires them to return to their home country Hispanic (SPLIT D) A guest worker program that allows illegal immigrants to work in the United States and offers them an opportunity to apply for citizenship after meeting certain other requirements Hispanic

18 18 Fav Strng Smwt Smwt Strng Dk/ Total Total - Fav Fav Opp Opp Ref Fav Opp Opp 76 (SPLIT C) Build a fence along the Mexican border to keep illegal immigrants from entering the country Hispanic (SPLIT D) Increase the number of border agents and improve technology to keep illegal immigrants from entering the country Hispanic (SPLIT C) Enforce the laws that penalize employers who hire illegal immigrants Hispanic (SPLIT D) Give local law enforcement the power to arrest and deport illegal immigrants for trespassing Hispanic (ref:immbat) Q.80 Please tell me which of the following are the most important qualities or values you look for when choosing a candidate for public office. Honest, someone who does what he or she says they will do once in office Problem solver, someone who works with Democrats and Republicans to get things done Straightforward, someone who tells it like it is Family values, someone who reflects good Christian values in office Independent, someone willing to stand up to his or her party if they disagree For people, someone who always puts people, not corporations, first Patriotic, someone who truly loves this country (No second concern) (All) (None) (Don't know/refused) (ref:values)

19 19 Q.81 (SPLIT A) Now I am going to read you some things two candidates said in their campaign for Congress. After I read these descriptions, please tell me which one you would support. Candidate A is a Democrat who believes that everyone in the country should have an equal opportunity to succeed. He says we should work to make sure that more middle and working families who work hard and play by the rules can achieve economic security. Candidate B is a Republican who believes in freedom. He says the economy grows and more people can succeed when the government stands out of the way and individuals are allowed the freedom to make their own way. Support Democrat strongly Support Democrat, not so strongly Support Republican, not so strongly Support Republican, strongly (Neither) (Both) (Don't know/refused) Total Democrat Total Republican Democrat - Republican (ref:pair1)

20 20 Q.82 (SPLIT B) Now I am going to read you some things two candidates said in their campaign for Congress. After I read these descriptions, please tell me which one you would support. Candidate A is a Democrat who believes that right now the economy works only for those at the very top. He will fight to represent the interests of working and middle class families, instead of the interests of big corporations. Candidate B is a Republican who believes in freedom. He says the economy grows and more people can succeed when the government stands out of the way and individuals are allowed to the freedom to make their own way. Support Democrat strongly Support Democrat, not so strongly Support Republican, not so strongly Support Republican, strongly (Neither) (Both) (Don't know/refused) Total Democrat Total Republican Democrat - Republican (ref:pair2) Q.83 (SPLIT A) Now I will read two more descriptions. After I read these descriptions, please tell me which one you would support. Candidate A is a Democrat who says parents are working harder to keep up with the cost of living, taking them away from home and family. The government must ensure the economy works for all, giving parents the time to raise kids with the right values. Candidate B is a Republican who believes in good, old fashioned values. He says that belief in God and the protection of the family are the foundations of this country. Support Democrat strongly Support Democrat, not so strongly Support Republican, not so strongly Support Republican, strongly (Neither) (Both) (Don't know/refused) Total Democrat Total Republican Democrat - Republican (ref:pair3)

21 21 Q.84 (SPLIT B) Now I will read two more descriptions. After I read these descriptions, please tell me which one you would support. Candidate A is a Democrat who says that churches and families, not government, should address issues of morality. People should have the freedom, within the law, to make their own decisions about their personal lives. Candidate B is a Republican who believes in good, old fashioned values. He says that belief in God and the protection of the family are the foundations of this country. Support Democrat strongly Support Democrat, not so strongly Support Republican, not so strongly Support Republican, strongly (Neither) (Both) (Don't know/refused) Total Democrat Total Republican Democrat - Republican (ref:pair4)

22 22 Q.85 (SPLIT A) Two more descriptions. After I read these descriptions, please tell me which one you would support. Candidate A is a Democrat who says that we can no longer wait while more and more Americans die in a religious civil war in Iraq. He will support changes that bring our troops home as soon as they can responsibly withdraw. Candidate B is a Republican who supports changes to make victory in Iraq possible. He believes Iraq is the front line in the war on terrorism and opposes measures that leave our troops vulnerable by taking away their funding. Support Democrat strongly Support Democrat, not so strongly Support Republican, not so strongly Support Republican, strongly (Neither) (Both) (Don't know/refused) Total Democrat Total Republican Democrat - Republican (ref:irqpair1)

23 23 Q.86 (SPLIT B) Two more descriptions. After I read these descriptions, please tell me which one you would support. Candidate A is a Democrat says that we can no longer wait while more and more Americans die in a religious civil war in Iraq. He will support changes that bring our soldiers home as soon as possible, including cutting off funding for the President's escalation of troops in Iraq. Candidate B is a Republican who supports changes to make victory in Iraq possible. He believes Iraq is the front line in the war on terrorism and opposes measures that leave our troops vulnerable by taking away their funding. Support Democrat strongly Support Democrat, not so strongly Support Republican, not so strongly Support Republican, strongly (Neither) (Both) (Don't know/refused) Total Democrat Total Republican Democrat - Republican (ref:irqpair2)

24 24 Q.87 (SPLIT A) Two more descriptions. After I read these descriptions, please tell me which one you would support. Candidate A is a Democrat who wants to get something done on immigration now, including cracking down on businesses that hire illegal immigrants, improving border security with technology and paying back local communities and governments for the cost of the failed federal immigration policy. Candidate B is a Republican who supports a zero tolerance policy on illegal immigration including tougher border security, building a fence along the border with Mexico, denying citizenship to children born of illegal immigrants and preventing illegal immigrants from abusing our critical services like health care and Social Security. Support Democrat strongly Support Democrat, not so strongly Support Republican, not so strongly Support Republican, strongly (Neither) (Both) (Don't know/refused) Total Democrat Total Republican Democrat - Republican (ref:immpair1)

25 25 Q.88 (SPLIT B) Two more descriptions. After I read these descriptions, please tell me which one you would support. Candidate A is a Democrat who wants to get something done on immigration now, including cracking down on businesses that hire illegal immigrants, improving border security with technology and paying back our communities for the cost of the failed federal immigration policy. He also supports a guest working program and a path to citizenship for immigrants who follow the rules and pay a fine. Candidate B is a Republican who supports a zero tolerance policy on illegal immigration including tougher border security, building a fence along the border with Mexico, denying citizenship to children born of illegal immigrants and preventing illegal immigrants from abusing our critical services like health care and Social Security. Support Democrat strongly Support Democrat, not so strongly Support Republican, not so strongly Support Republican, strongly (Neither) (Both) (Don't know/refused) Total Democrat Total Republican Democrat - Republican (ref:immpair2) Q.89 Finally, I would like to ask you a few questions for statistical purposes. What is the last year of schooling that you have completed? 1-11th grade High School graduate Non-college post H.S Some college College graduate Post-graduate school (Don't know/refused) (ref:educ)

26 26 Q.90 How many years have you lived in (state)? 0-5 years years years years More than 30 years (Don't know/refused) Mean (ref:length) Q.91 Are you a member of a labor union? (IF NO) Is any member of your household a union member? Yes: Respondent belongs Household member No member belongs (Don't know/refused) Union Household Non College Non Union Non union worker (ref:union) Q.92 In the past five years, have you ever been without health insurance? If you do not have health insurance now, simply say so. Yes, lost health insurance Yes, do not have health insurance currently No (Don't know/refused) Total Yes No Yes - No (ref:insuranc) Q.93 Are you married, single, separated, divorced, or widowed? Married Single Separated/Divorced Widowed (Don't know/refused) Sep/Div/Wid (ref:marital)

27 27 Q.94 Do you have any children 18 years of age or younger living at home? Yes No (Don't know/refused) (ref:kids) [670 Respondents, 805 Weighted] Q.95 (IF MARRIED) (IF MAN) Does your wife work full or part time, outside the home? (IF WOMAN) Do you, yourself, work full or part-time, outside of the home? Yes, work full-time Yes, work part-time No (Don't know/refused) Total Yes No Yes - No (ref:wwomen) Q.96 Not including the money you might owe on your house, generally speaking, has your level of debt gone up, gone down or stayed about the same over the last five years? Gone up Gone down Stayed about the same (No household debt) (Don't know/refused) Gone up - Gone down (ref:debt2) Q.97 Do you currently have cable television services or satellite television services in your home? Yes, cable Yes, satellite Yes, both No (Don't know/refused) Total Yes No Yes - No (ref:cable)

28 28 Q.98 Do you access the Internet at home? (IF YES) Does the computer you use at home connect to the Internet through a dial-up telephone line, or do you have some other type of connection, such as a DSL-enabled phone line, a cable television modem, a wireless connection (either land-based or satellite), or a T-1 or fiber optic connection? Yes, dialup telephone line Yes, DSL-enabled telephone line Yes, cable modem Yes, wireless connection (either land or satellite) Yes, T-1 or fiber optic connection Yes, other No, does not connect to the Internet from home (Don't know/refused) Total Yes (ref:internet) Q.99 Roughly speaking, how many hours a week do you spend on the Internet, not including e- mail? 0-5 hours hours More than (Don't know/refused) Mean (ref:hours) Q.100 Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, a Republican or what? Strong Democrat Weak Democrat Independent-lean Democrat Independent Independent-lean Republican Weak Republican Strong Republican (Don't know/refused) (ref:ptyid1) Q.103 Thinking in political terms, would you say that you are Conservative, Moderate, or Liberal? Liberal Moderate Conservative (Don't know/refused) (ref:ideo1)

29 29 Q.104 What is your religion? Protestant Catholic Jewish Muslim (Don't know/refused) (ref:relig1) [452 Respondents, 510 Weighted] Q.105 (ASK IF PROTESTANT IN RELIG1) Which one of these words best describes your kind of Christianity -- fundamentalist, evangelical, charismatic, Pentecostal or moderate to liberal? Fundamentalist Evangelical Charismatic/Pentecostal Moderate to liberal (Something else) (Don't know/refused) (ref:relig3) Q.106 How often do you attend religious services -- every week, once or twice a month, several times a year, or hardly ever? Every week Once or twice a month Several times a year Hardly ever (Never) (Don't know/refused) (ref:relig2) [308 Respondents, 282 Weighted] Q.107 (IF PROTESTANT ON RELIG1 AND AT LEAST ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH ON RELIG2) About how big would you say is the size of your specific church: Less than 250 members, more than 250, but less than 500 members, more than 500 but less than 750 members, more than 750, but less than 1,000 members, more than 1,000, but less than 2,000 members or more than 2,000 members? Less than 250 members More than 250, but less than 500 members More than 500, but less than 750 members More than 750, but less than 1,000 members More than 1,000, but less than 2,000 members More than 2,000 members (Don't now/refused) (ref:relig4)

30 30 [1189 Respondents, 992 Weighted] Q.108 (ASK IF VOTED IN VOTE00) In the 2004 election for President, did you vote for (ROTATE CANDIDATES) Democrat John Kerry or Republican George Bush? Democrat John Kerry Republican George Bush (Ralph Nader) (Other candidate) (Don't know/refused) Democrat John Kerry - Republican George Bush (ref:vote2004) [1088 Respondents, 909 Weighted] Q.109 (ASK IF VOTED IN VOTE06) In the 2006 election for Congress, did you vote for (Democratic incumbent/candidate) or (Republican incumbent/candidate)? 5 Democratic candidate Republican candidate (Other candidate) (Don't know/refused) Democrat - Republican (ref:vote2006) Q.110 How many guns or rifles do you own? None or more (Don't know/refused) (ref:guns) 5 For each district, the candidates actual names on the ballot were inserted.

31 31 Q.111 Do you know someone who is currently serving, or has recently served in the military in Iraq or Afghanistan? (IF YES) Is that person you, a family member, a friend, or just someone you know? Yes - respondent Yes - family member Yes - friend Yes - someone you know No (Don't know/refused) Total Yes No Yes - No (ref:irqserv) [290 Respondents, 141 Weighted] Q.112 (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? Mexican Puerto Rican Cuban Dominican Salvadoran Other: Central America Other: South America Other (Don't know/refused) (ref:origin08) [290 Respondents, 141 Weighted] Q.113 (ASK IF HISPANIC OR LATINO) Were you born in the U.S. or in another country? United States Another country (Don't know/refused) (ref:born) [246 Respondents, 119 Weighted] Q.114 (ASK IF HISPANIC OR LATINO AND BORN IN UNITED STATES) Were either of your parents born in another country? Yes No (Don't know/refused) (ref:bornin)

32 32 [67 Respondents, 35 Weighted] Q.115 (ASK IF HISPANIC OR LATINO AND IF YES IN BORNIN) One parent or both of your parents? One Both (Don't know/refused) (ref:bornin2) [42 Respondents, 20 Weighted] Q.116 (ASK IF HISPANIC OR LATINO AND BORN IN ANOTHER COUNTRY) How many years have you lived in the United States? 0-5 years years More than (Don't know/refused) Mean (ref:bornout) [290 Respondents, 141 Weighted] Q.117 (ASK IF HISPANIC OR LATINO) What language do you usually speak at home? Only Spanish, more Spanish than English, both equally, more English than Spanish, or only English? Only Spanish More Spanish than English Both equally More English than Spanish Only English (Other) (Don't know/refused) Total Spanish Total English Spanish - English (ref:hisplang)

33 33 [290 Respondents, 141 Weighted] Q.118 (ASK IF HISPANIC OR LATINO) In what language are the TV programs you usually watch? Only Spanish, more Spanish than English, both equally, more English than Spanish or only English? Only Spanish More Spanish than English Both equally More English than Spanish Only English (Other) (Don't know/refused) Total Spanish Total English Spanish - English (ref:langtv) [290 Respondents, 141 Weighted] Q.119 (ASK IF HISPANIC OR LATINO) Do you think your last name is one that is considered Hispanic by most people? Yes No (Don't know/refused) (ref:surname) Q.120 Last year, that is in 2006, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. Less than $10K $10K to under $20K $20K to under $30K $30K to under $50K $50K to under $75K $75K to under $100K $100K or more (Refused) (Don't know) (ref:income) Q.2 Record respondent's gender Male Female (ref:gender)

34 34 Q.8 In what year were you born? Over (No answer) (ref:age) Q.9 Some of these questions are for statistical purposes only. - What racial or ethnic group best describes you? White African-American or Black Hispanic or Latino Native American Asian (Other) (Don't know/refused) (ref:racethn)