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AA — Republican candidates

AB — Democratic candidates

AC — Independent candidates

AD — Candidates overall

AE — Incumbent federal officials

AF — Other political figures

AAg — Rudy Giuliani

AAh — Mike Huckabee

AAm — John McCain

AAp — Sarah Palin

AAr — Mitt Romney

AAt — Fred Thompson

AAu — Ron Paul

 

AAg01

 

Favorability of Giuliani

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/29/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Rudy Giuliani?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAg01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAg02

 

Giuliani is conservative – liberal

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/29/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Giuliani in favorability question

AAg01 = 0 – 10

 

Which of the following best describes the views of Rudy Giuliani: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?

 

1

Very conservative

2

Somewhat conservative

3

Moderate

4

Somewhat liberal

5

Very liberal

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAg02

1 – 5, 998, 999

3

 

AAg03

 

Giuliani is strong leader

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/29/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Giuliani in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAg01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "strong leader" applies to Rudy Giuliani. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAg03

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAg04

 

Giuliani is trustworthy

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/29/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Giuliani in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAg01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to Rudy Giuliani. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAg04

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAg05

 

Giuliani has experience to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/29/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Giuliani in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAg01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "has the experience needed to be president" applies to Rudy Giuliani. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAg05

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAg06

 

Giuliani has judgment to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/29/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Giuliani in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAg01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "has the judgment needed to be president" applies to Rudy Giuliani. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAg06

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAh01

 

Favorability of Huckabee

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 3/4/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Mike Huckabee?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAh01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAh02

 

Huckabee is conservative – liberal

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 3/4/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Huckabee in favorability question

AAh01 = 0 – 10

 

Which of the following best describes the views of Mike Huckabee: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?

 

1

Very conservative

2

Somewhat conservative

3

Moderate

4

Somewhat liberal

5

Very liberal

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAh02

1 – 5, 998, 999

3

 

AAh03

 

Huckabee is strong leader

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 3/4/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Huckabee in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAh01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "strong leader" applies to Mike Huckabee. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAh03

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAh04

 

Huckabee is trustworthy

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 3/4/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Huckabee in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAh01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to Mike Huckabee. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAh04

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAh05

 

Huckabee has experience to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 3/4/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Huckabee in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAh01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "has the experience needed to be president" applies to Mike Huckabee. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAh05

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAh06

 

Huckabee has judgment to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 3/4/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Huckabee in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAh01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "has the judgment needed to be president" applies to Mike Huckabee. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAh06

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAh07

 

Huckabee is ready to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

2/1/08 – 3/4/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Huckabee in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAh01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to Mike Huckabee. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAh07

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAh08

 

Huckabee says what he believes

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

2/1/08 – 3/4/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Huckabee in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAh01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "says what he believes" applies to Mike Huckabee. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAh08

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAm01

 

Favorability of McCain

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

All dates

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate John McCain?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

See also AAm02, AAm03, which were re-asked at the end of the survey.

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAm02

 

Favorability of McCain (re-asked at end of survey, position #1)

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

5/23/08 – 5/29/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate John McCain?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

See also AAm03 for alternate question position; AAm01, which was asked at the beginning of the survey.

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm02

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAm03

 

Favorability of McCain (re-asked at end of survey, position #2)

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

6/9/08 – 7/1/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate John McCain?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

See also AAm02 for alternate question position; AAm01, which was asked at the beginning of the survey.

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm03

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAm04

 

McCain is conservative – liberal

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

All dates

 

 

Filter

If recognized McCain in favorability question

AAm01 = 0 – 10

 

Which of the following best describes the views of John McCain: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?

 

1

Very conservative

2

Somewhat conservative

3

Moderate

4

Somewhat liberal

5

Very liberal

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm04

1 – 5, 998, 999

3

 

AAm05

 

McCain is strong leader

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

All dates

 

 

Filter

If recognized McCain in favorability question {Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Democrat}

Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 :

AAm01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 :

AAm01 = 0 – 10

Reint :

AAm01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "strong leader" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm05

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAm06

 

McCain is trustworthy

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

All dates

 

 

Filter

If recognized McCain in favorability question {Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Democrat}

Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 :

AAm01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 :

AAm01 = 0 – 10

Reint :

AAm01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm06

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAm07

 

McCain has experience to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

All dates

 

 

Filter

If recognized McCain in favorability question {Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Democrat}

Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 :

AAm01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 :

AAm01 = 0 – 10

Reint :

AAm01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "has the experience needed to be president" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm07

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAm08

 

McCain has judgment to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

All dates

 

 

Filter

If recognized McCain in favorability question {Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Democrat}

Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 :

AAm01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 :

AAm01 = 0 – 10

Reint :

AAm01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "has the judgment needed to be president" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm08

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAm09

 

McCain is ready to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar Date bar

 

 

 

2/1/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/24/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized McCain in favorability question {2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : and not a Democrat}

2/1/08 – 3/6/08 :

AAm01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

3/7/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/24/08 :

AAm01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm09

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAm10

 

McCain says what he believes

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

2/1/08 – 6/24/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized McCain in favorability question {2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : and not a Democrat}

2/1/08 – 3/6/08 :

AAm01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

3/7/08 – 6/24/08 :

AAm01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "says what he believes" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm10

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAm11

 

McCain is patriotic

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

4/10/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized McCain in favorability question

AAm01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "patriotic" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm11

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAm12

 

McCain shares my values

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

4/17/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized McCain in favorability question

AAm01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "shares my values" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm12

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAm13

 

McCain is ready to be commander-in-chief

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

5/30/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized McCain in favorability question

AAm01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be commander-in-chief" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm13

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAm14

 

McCain is erratic

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

10/22/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized McCain in favorability question

AAm01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "erratic" applies to John McCain. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Sample split

1/2 of sample

FA = 1

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm14

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAm15

 

McCain's age

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

3/4/08 – 4/9/08

 

 

Just your best guess, how old is John McCain?

 

Number:

18 – 97

97 = 97 or older

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm15

18 – 97, 998, 999

3

 

AAm16

 

McCain is too old to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

3/4/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

Do you feel John McCain is too old to be president, or not?

 

1

Yes

2

No

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm16

1, 2, 998, 999

3

 

AAm17

 

Heard stories challenging McCain's integrity

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

2/21/08 – 2/27/08

 

 

Have you heard or read any stories in the past week that challenged the integrity of John McCain?

 

1

Yes

2

No

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm17

1, 2, 998, 999

3

 

AAm18

 

Where heard stories challenging McCain's integrity

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

2/21/08 – 2/27/08

 

 

Filter

If heard stories challenging McCain's integrity

AAm17 = 1

 

Where did you hear or read this story?

 

1

Gave answer (verbatim answer in AAm18r1v)

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm18

1, 998, 999

3

AAm18r1v

Verbatim

255

 

AAm19

 

Read New York Times report alleging inappropriate McCain relationship

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

2/21/08 – 2/27/08

 

 

Have you heard or read about a New York Times report that states Senator John McCain had an inappropriate relationship with a female lobbyist?

 

1

Yes

2

No

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm19

1, 2, 998, 999

3

 

AAm20

 

Believe New York Times report alleging inappropriate McCain relationship

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

2/21/08 – 2/27/08

 

 

Filter

If read New York Times report alleging inappropriate McCain relationship

AAm19 = 1

 

John McCain denies the New York Times report and accuses the paper of engaging in a smear campaign. The New York Times stands by its report. Who do you believe: The New York Times, Senator McCain, both, or neither?

 

1

New York Times

2

McCain

3

Both

4

Neither

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm20

1 – 4, 998, 999

3

 

AAm21

 

Electing McCain would be like re-electing Bush

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

6/9/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

Which of the following two statements comes closer to your view: electing Senator John McCain for President would be like electing George W. Bush for a third term, or Senator McCain will have major differences with George W. Bush in a number of areas?

 

1

Electing McCain like electing Bush

2

McCain and Bush have major differences

3

Both equally

4

Neither

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAm21

1 – 4, 998, 999

3

 

AAp01

 

Favorability of Palin

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

8/29/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Sarah Palin?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAp01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAp02

 

Palin is conservative – liberal

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

9/4/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Palin in favorability question

AAp01 = 0 – 10

 

Which of the following best describes the views of Sarah Palin: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?

 

1

Very conservative

2

Somewhat conservative

3

Moderate

4

Somewhat liberal

5

Very liberal

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Sample split

1/2 of sample

FA = 2

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAp02

1 – 5, 998, 999

3

 

AAp03

 

Palin is ready to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

8/31/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Palin in favorability question

AAp01 = 0 – 10

 

On a scale of zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well, please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to Sarah Palin.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAp03

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAr01

 

Favorability of Romney

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 2/6/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Mitt Romney?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAr01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAr02

 

Romney is conservative – liberal

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 2/6/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Romney in favorability question

AAr01 = 0 – 10

 

Which of the following best describes the views of Mitt Romney: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?

 

1

Very conservative

2

Somewhat conservative

3

Moderate

4

Somewhat liberal

5

Very liberal

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAr02

1 – 5, 998, 999

3

 

AAr03

 

Romney is strong leader

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 2/6/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Romney in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAr01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "strong leader" applies to Mitt Romney. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAr03

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAr04

 

Romney is trustworthy

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 2/6/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Romney in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAr01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to Mitt Romney. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAr04

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAr05

 

Romney has experience to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 2/6/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Romney in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAr01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "has the experience needed to be president" applies to Mitt Romney. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAr05

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAr06

 

Romney has judgment to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 2/6/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Romney in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAr01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "has the judgment needed to be president" applies to Mitt Romney. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAr06

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAr07

 

Romney is ready to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

2/1/08 – 2/6/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Romney in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAr01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to Mitt Romney. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAr07

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAr08

 

Romney says what he believes

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

2/1/08 – 2/6/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Romney in favorability question and not a Democrat

AAr01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 1, 3, 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "says what he believes" applies to Mitt Romney. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAr08

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAt01

 

Favorability of Thompson

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/21/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Fred Thompson?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAt01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AAt02

 

Thompson is conservative – liberal

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

1/17/08 – 1/21/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Thompson in favorability question

AAt01 = 0 – 10

 

Which of the following best describes the views of Fred Thompson: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?

 

1

Very conservative

2

Somewhat conservative

3

Moderate

4

Somewhat liberal

5

Very liberal

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAt02

1 – 5, 998, 999

3

 

AAu01

 

Favorability of Ron Paul

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

1/3/08 – 1/10/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Ron Paul?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AAu01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

ABb — Joe Biden

ABc — Hillary Clinton

ABe — John Edwards

ABo — Barack Obama

 

ABb01

 

Favorability of Biden

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

8/23/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Joe Biden?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABb01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABb02

 

Biden is conservative – liberal

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

9/4/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Biden in favorability question

ABb01 = 0 – 10

 

Which of the following best describes the views of Joe Biden: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?

 

1

Very conservative

2

Somewhat conservative

3

Moderate

4

Somewhat liberal

5

Very liberal

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Sample split

1/2 of sample

FA = 2

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABb02

1 – 5, 998, 999

3

 

ABb03

 

Biden is ready to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

8/31/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Biden in favorability question

ABb01 = 0 – 10

 

On a scale of zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well, please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to Joe Biden.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABb03

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABc01

 

Favorability of Clinton

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 10/6/08, 10/13/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Hillary Clinton?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

See also ABc02, which was re-asked at the end of the survey.

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABc01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABc02

 

Favorability of Clinton (re-asked at end of survey)

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

5/23/08 – 5/29/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Hillary Clinton?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

See also ABc01, which was asked at the beginning of the survey.

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABc02

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABc03

 

Clinton is conservative – liberal

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 6/8/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Clinton in favorability question

ABc01 = 0 – 10

 

Which of the following best describes the views of Hillary Clinton: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?

 

1

Very conservative

2

Somewhat conservative

3

Moderate

4

Somewhat liberal

5

Very liberal

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABc03

1 – 5, 998, 999

3

 

ABc04

 

Clinton is strong leader

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 6/8/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Clinton in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican}

12/17/07 – 3/6/08 :

ABc01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

3/7/08 – 6/8/08 :

ABc01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "strong leader" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABc04

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABc05

 

Clinton is trustworthy

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 6/8/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Clinton in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican}

12/17/07 – 3/6/08 :

ABc01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

3/7/08 – 6/8/08 :

ABc01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABc05

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABc06

 

Clinton has experience to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 6/8/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Clinton in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican}

12/17/07 – 3/6/08 :

ABc01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

3/7/08 – 6/8/08 :

ABc01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "has the experience needed to be president" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABc06

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABc07

 

Clinton has judgment to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 6/8/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Clinton in favorability question {12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican}

12/17/07 – 3/6/08 :

ABc01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

3/7/08 – 6/8/08 :

ABc01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "has the judgment needed to be president" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABc07

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABc08

 

Clinton is ready to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar Date bar

 

 

 

2/1/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/8/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Clinton in favorability question {2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican}

2/1/08 – 3/6/08 :

ABc01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

3/7/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/8/08 :

ABc01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABc08

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABc09

 

Clinton says what she believes

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

2/1/08 – 6/8/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Clinton in favorability question {2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican}

2/1/08 – 3/6/08 :

ABc01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

3/7/08 – 6/8/08 :

ABc01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "says what she believes" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABc09

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABc10

 

Clinton is patriotic

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

4/10/08 – 6/8/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Clinton in favorability question

ABc01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "patriotic" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABc10

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABc11

 

Clinton shares my values

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

4/17/08 – 6/8/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Clinton in favorability question

ABc01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "shares my values" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABc11

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABc12

 

Clinton is ready to be commander-in-chief

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

5/30/08 – 6/8/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Clinton in favorability question

ABc01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be commander-in-chief" applies to Hillary Clinton. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABc12

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABe01

 

Favorability of Edwards

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/29/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate John Edwards?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABe01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABe02

 

Edwards is conservative – liberal

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/29/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Edwards in favorability question

ABe01 = 0 – 10

 

Which of the following best describes the views of John Edwards: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?

 

1

Very conservative

2

Somewhat conservative

3

Moderate

4

Somewhat liberal

5

Very liberal

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABe02

1 – 5, 998, 999

3

 

ABe03

 

Edwards is strong leader

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/29/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Edwards in favorability question and not a Republican

ABe01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "strong leader" applies to John Edwards. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABe03

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABe04

 

Edwards is trustworthy

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/29/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Edwards in favorability question and not a Republican

ABe01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to John Edwards. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABe04

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABe05

 

Edwards has experience to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/29/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Edwards in favorability question and not a Republican

ABe01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "has the experience needed to be president" applies to John Edwards. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABe05

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABe06

 

Edwards has judgment to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/29/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Edwards in favorability question and not a Republican

ABe01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "has the judgment needed to be president" applies to John Edwards. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABe06

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABo01

 

Favorability of Obama

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

All dates

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Barack Obama?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

See also ABo02, ABo03, which were re-asked at the end of the survey.

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABo02

 

Favorability of Obama (re-asked at end of survey, position #1)

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

5/23/08 – 5/29/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Barack Obama?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

See also ABo03 for alternate question position; ABo01, which was asked at the beginning of the survey.

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo02

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABo03

 

Favorability of Obama (re-asked at end of survey, position #2)

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

6/9/08 – 7/1/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Barack Obama?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

See also ABo02 for alternate question position; ABo01, which was asked at the beginning of the survey.

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo03

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABo04

 

Obama is conservative – liberal

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

All dates

 

 

Filter

If recognized Obama in favorability question

ABo01 = 0 – 10

 

Which of the following best describes the views of Barack Obama: very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal, or very liberal?

 

1

Very conservative

2

Somewhat conservative

3

Moderate

4

Somewhat liberal

5

Very liberal

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo04

1 – 5, 998, 999

3

 

ABo05

 

Obama is strong leader

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

All dates

 

 

Filter

If recognized Obama in favorability question {Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican}

Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 :

ABo01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 :

ABo01 = 0 – 10

Reint :

ABo01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "strong leader" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo05

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABo06

 

Obama is trustworthy

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

All dates

 

 

Filter

If recognized Obama in favorability question {Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican}

Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 :

ABo01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 :

ABo01 = 0 – 10

Reint :

ABo01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "trustworthy" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo06

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABo07

 

Obama has experience to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

All dates

 

 

Filter

If recognized Obama in favorability question {Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican}

Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 :

ABo01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 :

ABo01 = 0 – 10

Reint :

ABo01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "has the experience needed to be president" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo07

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABo08

 

Obama has judgment to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

All dates

 

 

Filter

If recognized Obama in favorability question {Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican}

Nat RCS 12/17/07 – 3/6/08 :

ABo01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

Nat RCS 3/7/08 – 11/3/08 :

ABo01 = 0 – 10

Reint :

ABo01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "has the judgment needed to be president" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo08

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABo09

 

Obama is ready to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar Date bar

 

 

 

2/1/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/24/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Obama in favorability question {2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican}

2/1/08 – 3/6/08 :

ABo01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

3/7/08 – 4/16/08, 5/5/08 – 6/24/08 :

ABo01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be president" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo09

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABo10

 

Obama says what he believes

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

2/1/08 – 6/24/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Obama in favorability question {2/1/08 – 3/6/08 : and not a Republican}

2/1/08 – 3/6/08 :

ABo01 = 0 – 10 and MA01 = 2 – 4, 998, 999

3/7/08 – 6/24/08 :

ABo01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "says what he believes" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo10

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABo11

 

Obama is patriotic

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

4/10/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Obama in favorability question

ABo01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "patriotic" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo11

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABo12

 

Obama shares my values

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

4/17/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Obama in favorability question

ABo01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "shares my values" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo12

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABo13

 

Obama is ready to be commander-in-chief

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

5/30/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

Filter

If recognized Obama in favorability question

ABo01 = 0 – 10

 

Please tell me how well the phrase "ready to be commander-in-chief" applies to Barack Obama. Please use a scale from zero to 10, where zero means it does not apply at all, and 10 means it applies extremely well. Of course you can use any number in between.

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = does not apply at all

10 = applies extremely well

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo13

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ABo14

 

Obama's age

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

3/4/08 – 4/9/08

 

 

Just your best guess, how old is Barack Obama?

 

Number:

18 – 97

97 = 97 or older

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo14

18 – 97, 998, 999

3

 

ABo15

 

Obama is too young to be president

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

3/4/08 – 11/3/08

 

 

Do you feel Barack Obama is too young to be president, or not?

 

1

Yes

2

No

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ABo15

1, 2, 998, 999

3

ACb — Bob Barr

ACn — Ralph Nader

 

ACb01

 

Favorability of Barr

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

5/30/08 – 8/25/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Bob Barr?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ACb01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

ACn01

 

Favorability of Nader

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

2/25/08 – 8/25/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Ralph Nader?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

ACn01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AD01

 

Candidate who is Hispanic

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/9/08

 

 

Which candidate or candidates is Hispanic?

[Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?

 

Multiple answers accepted:

AD01rA

{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden}

AD01rB

Clinton

AD01rC

{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd}

AD01rD

Edwards

AD01rE

Giuliani

AD01rF

Gravel

AD01rG

Huckabee

AD01rH

Hunter

AD01rJ

Kucinich

AD01rK

McCain

AD01rL

Obama

AD01rM

Paul

AD01rN

Richardson

AD01rP

Romney

AD01rQ

{12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo}

AD01rR

Thompson

AD01rZ

Other (verbatim answer in AD01rZv)

 

1

Yes

2

No

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Correct answer: Richardson. See also AD01a for don't know prompt.

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AD01rA

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rB

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rC

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rD

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rE

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rF

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rG

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rH

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rJ

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rK

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rL

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rM

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rN

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rP

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rQ

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rR

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rZ

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD01rZv

Verbatim

255

 

AD01a

 

Don't know prompt for AD01

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/9/08

 

 

0

Respondent gave answer to AD01 without prompting

1

Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AD01a

0, 1

1

 

AD02

 

Candidate who is a Mormon

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/13/08

 

 

Which candidate or candidates is a Mormon?

[Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?

 

Multiple answers accepted:

AD02rA

{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden}

AD02rB

Clinton

AD02rC

{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd}

AD02rD

Edwards

AD02rE

Giuliani

AD02rF

Gravel

AD02rG

Huckabee

AD02rH

Hunter

AD02rJ

Kucinich

AD02rK

McCain

AD02rL

Obama

AD02rM

Paul

AD02rN

{12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson}

AD02rP

Romney

AD02rQ

{12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo}

AD02rR

Thompson

AD02rZ

Other (verbatim answer in AD02rZv)

 

1

Yes

2

No

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Correct answer: Romney. See also AD02a for don't know prompt.

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AD02rA

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rB

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rC

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rD

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rE

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rF

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rG

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rH

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rJ

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rK

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rL

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rM

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rN

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rP

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rQ

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rR

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rZ

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD02rZv

Verbatim

255

 

AD02a

 

Don't know prompt for AD02

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/13/08

 

 

0

Respondent gave answer to AD02 without prompting

1

Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AD02a

0, 1

1

 

AD03

 

Candidate who is former mayor

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/13/08

 

 

Which candidate or candidates was formerly a mayor?

[Probe if don't know:] Anything come to mind?

 

Multiple answers accepted:

AD03rA

{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Biden}

AD03rB

Clinton

AD03rC

{12/17/07 – 1/3/08 : Dodd}

AD03rD

Edwards

AD03rE

Giuliani

AD03rF

Gravel

AD03rG

Huckabee

AD03rH

Hunter

AD03rJ

Kucinich

AD03rK

McCain

AD03rL

Obama

AD03rM

Paul

AD03rN

{12/17/07 – 1/9/08 : Richardson}

AD03rP

Romney

AD03rQ

{12/17/07 – 12/19/07 : Tancredo}

AD03rR

Thompson

AD03rZ

Other (verbatim answer in AD03rZv)

 

1

Yes

2

No

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Correct answer: Giuliani. See also AD03a for don't know prompt.

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AD03rA

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rB

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rC

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rD

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rE

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rF

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rG

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rH

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rJ

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rK

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rL

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rM

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rN

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rP

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rQ

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rR

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rZ

1, 2, 998, 999

3

AD03rZv

Verbatim

255

 

AD03a

 

Don't know prompt for AD03

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

12/17/07 – 1/13/08

 

 

0

Respondent gave answer to AD03 without prompting

1

Respondent said don't know and was prompted, "anything come to mind?"

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AD03a

0, 1

1

 

AE01

 

Favorability of Bush

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

All dates

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate George W. Bush?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AE01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AE02

 

Bush job approval

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

All dates

 

 

Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president?

[If approve:] Do you approve strongly or only somewhat? [If disapprove:] Do you disapprove strongly or only somewhat?

 

1

Strongly approve

2

Somewhat approve

3

Somewhat disapprove

4

Strongly disapprove

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AE02

1 – 4, 998, 999

3

 

AE03

 

Congress job approval

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

All dates

 

 

Do you approve or disapprove of the way the US Congress is handling its job?

[If approve:] Do you approve strongly or only somewhat? [If disapprove:] Do you disapprove strongly or only somewhat?

 

1

Strongly approve

2

Somewhat approve

3

Somewhat disapprove

4

Strongly disapprove

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AE03

1 – 4, 998, 999

3

 

AF01

 

Favorability of Rush Limbaugh

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

R

 

Date bar

 

 

Date bar

 

All dates

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Rush Limbaugh?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AF01

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AF02

 

Favorability of Michael Bloomberg

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

1/2/08 – 1/10/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Michael Bloomberg?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AF02

0 – 10, 998, 999

3

 

AF03

 

Favorability of Bill Clinton

 

Schedule

Nat RCS

 

 

Date bar

 

 

 

1/24/08 – 10/6/08

 

 

For the following person, please tell me if your opinion is favorable or unfavorable using a scale from zero to 10. Zero means very unfavorable, and 10 means very favorable. Five means you do not feel favorable or unfavorable toward that person. Of course you can use any number between zero and 10.

On a scale of zero to 10, how would you rate Bill Clinton?

 

Number:

0 – 10

0 = very unfavorable

10 = very favorable

998

Don't know

999

No answer

 

Data columns

Name

Codes

Width

AF03

0 – 10, 998, 999

3