CNN/ USA TODAY/ GALLUP POLL JUNE WAVE 1 -- FINAL QUESTIONNAIRE -- AC: 1057 TIMBERLINE: 127853 R: PRINCETON JOB: #99-06-028 N=1000National Adults David Moore, Lydia Saad June 4-5, 1999 INTRODUCTION: Hello, I am calling from the Gallup Organization. I'd like to ask a few questions of the youngest male, 18 years of age or older, who is now at home (IF NO MALE, ASK: May I please speak with the oldest female, 18 years of age or older, who is now at home?) 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bill Clinton is handling his job as President? [620] 1 Approve 2 Disapprove 3 Don't know/ refused 2. In politics, as of today do you consider yourself a Republican, a Democrat, or an Independent? (518) 1 Republican 2 Democrat 3 Independent 4 Other party 5 Don't know/ refused 5A. (If Q. 5 '3-5') AS of today do you lean more to the Democratic Party or the Republican Party? (519) 1 Democratic 2 Republican 3 Neither/ other/ don't know/ refused IF REPUBLICAN (Q. 2A '1' OR Q. 2B '2'): ASK Q. 3, THEN Q. 5 IF DEMOCRATIC (Q. 2A '2' OR Q. 2B '1'): ASK Q. 4 IF NEITHER (Q. 2B '3'): ASK Q. 5 3. Next, I'm going to read a list of people who may be running in the Republican primary for president in the next election. After I read all the names, please tell me which of those candidates you would be most likely to support for the Republican nomination for President in the year 2000. [621-622] 1 other 2 don't know 3 refused 4 none/ wouldn't vote 5 all/any 6 Former Tennessee Governor, Lamar Alexander 7 Family Research Council Chairman, Gary Bauer 8 Political commentator, Patrick Buchanan 9 Texas Governor, George W. Bush 10 Former Red Cross Director, Elizabeth Dole 11 Businessman, Steve Forbes 12 Ohio Congressman, John Kasich 13 Arizona Senator, John McCain 14 Former Vice-president, Dan Quayle 15 New Hampshire Senator, Bob Smith 4. Next, I'm going to read a list of people who may be running in the Democratic primary for president in the next election. After I read all the names, please tell me which of those candidates you would be most likely to support for the Democratic nomination for President in the year 2000. [623-624] 1 Other 2 Don't know 3 Refused 4 None/ wouldn't vote 5 All/ any 6 Former New Jersey Senator, Bill Bradley 7 Vice President, Al Gore Now suppose the year 2000 presidential election were being held today. 5. If Vice-president Al Gore were the Democratic Party's candidate and Texas Governor George W. Bush were the Republican Party's candidate, who would you be more likely to vote for - [625] 1 Al Gore, the Democrat 2 George W. Bush, the Republican 3 Neither 4 Other 5 Don't know 6 Refused 5A. As of today, do you lean more toward - [626] 1 Gore, the Democrat 2 Bush, the Republican 3 Neither 4 Other 5 Don't know 6 Refused 5B. Is that more a vote for Al Gore or more a vote against George W. Bush? [627] 1 For Gore 2 Against Bush 3 Don't know/ refused 5C. Is that more a vote for George W Bush or more a vote against Al Gore? [628] 1 For Bush 2 Against Gore 3 Don't know/ refused 6.If Vice-president Al Gore were the Democratic Party's candidate and former Red Cross Director Elizabeth Dole were the Republican Party's candidate, who would you be more likely to vote for - [629] 1 Al Gore, the Democrat 2 Elizabeth Dole, the Republican 3 Neither 4 Other 5 Don't know 6 Refused 6A. As of today, do you lean more toward - [630] 1 Gore, the Democrat 2 Dole, the Republican 3 Neither 4 Other 5 Don't know 6 Refused Turning back to Bill Clinton, 7. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bill Clinton is handling - 1 Approve 2 Disapprove 3 Don't know/ refused A. The economy [631] B. Foreign Affairs [632] Now turning to the economy, 8. How would you rate economic conditions in this country today - as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? [633] 1 Excellent 2 Good 3 Only fair 4 Poor 5 Don't know/ refused 9. Right now, do you think that economic conditions in the country as a whole are getting better or getting worse? [634] 1 Getting better 2 Getting worse 3 Same 4 Don't know/ refused 10. We are interested in how people's financial situation may have changed. Would you say that you are financially better off now than you were a year ago, or are you financially worse off now? [635] 1 Better off 2 Worse off 3 Same 4 Don't know/ refused 11. Now looking ahead, do you expect that at this time next year you will be financially better off than now, or worse off than now? [636] 1 Better off 2 Worse off 3 Same 4 Don't know/ refused Turning to the stock market, 12. If you had a thousand dollars to spend, do you think investing it in the stock market would be a good or bad idea? [637] 1 Good idea 2 Bad idea 3 Depends 4 Don't know/ refused 13. Do you personally or jointly with a spouse, have any money invested in the stock market right now - either in an individual stock, a stock mutual fund, or in a self-directed 401-K or IRA? [638] 1 Yes 2 No 3 Don't know/ refused 14. Next, I'm going to read a list which includes some national issues and some problems facing Americans today. For each one, please tell me how important a candidate's position on that issue is to you personally in deciding which candidate you will support for president. Would you say { }, is a top priority in how you vote, a high priority in how you vote, very important but not a priority, somewhat important, or not important? 1 Top priority 2 High priority 3 Very important, but not a priority 4 Somewhat priority 5 Not important 6 Don't know/ refused Form A: A. The nation's economy [639] B. The quality of education in public schools through grade 12 [640] C. The rate of violent crime in the United States [641] D. Social Security and Medicare policy [642] E. The situation in Kosovo [643] F. Race relations [644] G. Campaign finance reform [645] Form B: H. The availability of good jobs in the U.S. [646] I. The cost of health care in the U.S. [647] J. The amount Americans pay in federal taxes [648] K. Gun laws [649] L. The problems of raising children in today's culture [650] M. Abortion policy [651] Next, we have a few questions about the situation in the Yugoslavian regions of Kosovo, Serbia, and other areas of the Balkans. 15. Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Clinton is handling the situation in Kosovo? [652] 1 Approve 2 Disapprove 3 Don't know/ refused 16. As you may know, the Serbian leader Slobodan Milosavick has agreed to the terms of a peace plan which could soon lead to the end of NATO bombing in Yugoslavia. From what you know or have heard, do you favor or oppose the terms of this peace agreement. [653] 1 Favor 2 Oppose 3 Not familiar with the agreement 4 Don't know/ refused 17. Do you favor or oppose sending 7,000 U.S. ground troops along with troops from other countries to serve as peacekeepers in Kosovo? [654] 1 Favor 2 Oppose 3 Don't know/ refused 18. In view of the developments since we entered the fighting in Yugoslavia, do you think the United States made a mistake sending military forces to fight in Yugoslavia? [657] 1 Yes 2 No 3 Don't know/ refused 19. Looking ahead, do you think it is more likely that Slobodan Mibsevic- [656] 1 Comply with the terms of the agreement 2 Violate the terms of the agreement 3 Don't know/ refused 21. Overall, which side do you think has won more of what they wanted in the peace agreement - [658] 1 The United States 2 The Serbs in Yugoslavia 3 Neither 4 Both/ mixed 5 Don't know/ refused 22. As a result of the military action and peace agreement, do you consider each of the following to be a winner or loser as a result of the U.S. and NATO military action in Kosovo. [659] 1 Winner 2 Loser 3 Neither 4 Both/ mixed 5 Don't know/ refused Form A: A. The United States [659] B. The NATO military alliance [660] C. Yugoslavia [661] Form B: D. Bill Clinton [662] E. Slobodan Milosevic [663] F. The Albanians in Kosovo [664] G. The Serbian people in Yugoslavia [665] 25. Do you feel the US and NATO allies should continue military action in Yugoslavia until Slobodan Milosevic is removed from power or not [674] 1 Yes 2 No 3 Don't know 4 Refused 26. Would you favor or oppose the United States using federal funds to help rebuild - 1 Favor 2 Oppose 3 Don't know/ refused A. Kosovo [712] B. The Serbian areas bombed by the United States in Yugoslavia [713] Now we have some more questions about the candidates from president in the year 2000. 27. First, as I read some personal characteristics, please tell me if you think each one applies more to George W. Bush or to Al Gore. 1 More to Bush 2 More to Gore 3 Neither 4 Both equally/ same 5 Don't know/ refused A. Cares about the needs of people [714] B. A strong and decisive leader [715] C. Is inspiring [717] D. Has the proper moral character to be President [719] E. Generally agrees with you on issues you care about [721] F. Can keep the economy strong [722] 28. Next, we are going to read some policy positions taken by George W. Bush. As I read each one, please say whether that position would make you more likely or less likely to vote for him for him for President next year. 1 More likely 2 Less likely 3 Not make much difference 4 Don't know/ refused A. As Governor of Texas George W. bush supported a law that allows private citizens to obtain permits to carry concealed weapons. Does his position on this issue make you more likely or less likely to vote for him for president? [723] B. George W. Bush has stated he is personally opposed to abortion, but would not actively work as President to outlaw abortion nationwide. Does his position on this issue make you more likely or less likely to vote for him for President? [724] C. As Governor of Texas George W. Bush opposed a bill that would have increased the criminal penalties against people convicted of hate crimes against minorities. Does his position on this issue male you more or less likely to vote for him for president? [725] D. As Governor of Texas George W. Bush supported a law requiring students to meet certain minimum academic requirements before they could advance to the next grade. Does his position on this issue make you more or less likely to vote for him for president? [726] E. As Governor of Texas George W. Bush supported a major property tax cut for homeowners. Does his position on this issue make you more likely to vote for him for president? [727] F. George W. Bush believes juveniles as young as 14 who are convicted of major crimes should be prosecuted as adults. Does his position on this issue make you more likely or less likely to vote for him as president [728] 29. Thinking about [ ] do you know enough about him to decide whether he would make a good president, or do you fell you need to know more ? A. Al Gore [729] B. George W. Bush [730] 1. Approve 2. Disapprove 3. Don't know/ refused 29. from what you have heard, read, or remember about former President George Bush, do you approve, or disapprove of the way he handled his job as president? [731] 1 Approve 2 Disapprove 3 Don't know/ refused 30. From what you have heard, read, or remember about former President George Bush, do you approve or disapprove of the way he handled the economy when he was president? [732] 1 Approve 2 Disapprove 3 Don't know/ refused On another matter, 31. If you had to choose, which of the following would you say is a bigger problem for you - [733] 1 Not having enough money to do things you and your family would like to do 2 Not having enough time to do the things you would like to do with your family 3 Neither 4 Both equally 5 Other 6 Don't know/ refused 32. Next, as I read a list of issues, please tell me whether or not each one is a serious problem that you would like to see the government deal with. 1 Yes, a serious problem 2 No, not a serious problem 3 Don't know/ refused A. Limiting growth and development around cities [734] B. Traffic congestion faced by commuters [735] C. The amount of free time workers have to handle family obligations [736] Turning to the movies, 33. Have you, personally seen the new Star Wars movie called "The Phantom Menace"? [737] 1 Yes 2 No 3 Don't know/ refused GO TO DEMOGRAPHICS [DEMOGRAPHICS START HERE] That completes the interview. I'd just like to ask you a few questions for statistical purposes only. PLEASE RECORD AND VERIFY PHONE NUMBER: ( ) _____ - __________ AREA CODE EXCHANGE NUMBER INTERVIEW TIME ____________ D1. CHECK RESPONDENT'S SEX: [44] 1 Male 2 Female D2. What is your age? [45,46] 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 0 00 = Don't know D3. What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (DO NOT READ) [47] 1 None, or grade 1-4 -- GO TO D4 2 Grades 5, 6 or 7 -- GO TO D4 3 Grade 8 -- GO TO D4 4 High school incomplete (Grades 9 - 11) -- GO TO D4 5 High school graduate, Grade 12 -- GO TO D4 6 Technical, trade, or business after high school -- GO TO D4 7 College/university incomplete -- GO TO D4 8 College/university graduate or more 9 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED -- GO TO D4 D3A. Do you have a post-graduate education beyond a 4-year bachelor's degree? [512] 1 Yes (includes masters degree, doctorate, law degree, etc.) 2 No 3 Don't know/ refused D4. Are you, yourself of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or other Spanish background? [513] 1 Yes 2 No 3 DON'T KNOW 4 REFUSED D4a. What is your race? Are you white, African-American, or some other race? [514,515] 01 Other (list) 02 (DK) 03 (Refused) 04 HOLD 05 HOLD 06 White 07 African-American/Black 08 (Hispanic) -- (Continue) D4b. (If code "08" in D4a, ask:) Do you consider yourself to be white-Hispanic, or black-Hispanic? [516,517] 01 Other (list) 02 (DK) 03 (Refused) 04 HOLD 05 HOLD 06 White-Hispanic 07 Black-Hispanic 08 (Hispanic/Respondent refuses to discriminate) D5. D5. Is your total annual household income before taxes $20,00 or more or is it less tan $20,000 [553-554] (IF UNDER ASK:) Is it over or under $15,000? (IF UNDER ASK:) Is it over or under $10,000? (IF OVER ASK:) Is it over or under $30,000? (IF OVER ASK:) Is it over or under $50,000? (IF OVER ASK:) Is it over or under $75,000? D6. Next, we need to record how many different residential phone lines you have in your household - that is, the number of different phone numbers that are used by adult members of your household. Please do not count phone lines that are used primarily for business purposes, for children, or for electronic equipment -- such as computers and fax machines. How many residential phone numbers are there in your household? [555] 1 One 2 Two 3 Three 4 Four 5 Five or more 6 DON'T KNOW 7 REFUSED D8. How would you describe your political views [525] 1 Very conservative 2 Conservative 3 Moderate 4 Liberal 5 Very liberal 6 Don't know/ refused D9A. Are you now registered to vote in your precinct or election district, or not? [560] 1 Yes 2 Don't need to register 3 No 4 Don't know/ refused END OF INTERVIEW. THANK RESPONDENT: Thank you very much for your time. Have a nice day/evening. CHECK THE DAY OF WEEK INTERVIEW WAS COMPLETED [553] 1 Mon 2 Tues 3 Wed 4 Thurs 5 Fri 6 Sat 7 Sun [END OF SURVEY]