A CNN/ USA/ GALLUP POLL OCTOBER WAVE 1 -- FINAL QUESTIONNAIRE -- AC: 5138 TIMBERLINE: 119791 R: PRINCETON JOB # 97-10-023 SEX: 1( )Male 2( )Female INTERVIEWER'S NAME: TIME STARTED: INTERVIEWER'S I.D.: TIME FINISHED: PAGE NUMBER: LENGTH: REPLICATE NUMBER: DATE: REGION: 1 Eastern STRATUM: 1 Stratum One 2 Central 2 Stratum Two 3 Mountain 3 Remainder 4 Pacific N=1000 National Adults David Moore, Lydia Saad October 3-5, 1997 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. Next, I'd like your overall opinion of some people in the news. As I read each name, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of this person-or if you have never heard of him or her. First,...[READ A-C IN ORDER] Next, what is your overall opinion of... [INSERT NEXT ITEM]. INTERVIEWER NOTE: MAKE SURE TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN "HEARD OF, BUT NO OPINION" AND "NEVER HEARD OF" 1 Favorable 2 Unfavorable 3 HEARD OF, NO OPINION [vol] 4 NEVER HEARD OF [vol] 5 REFUSED a. Bill Clinton [621] b. Al Gore [622] c. Attorney General Janet Reno [623] 3. Do you generally think [FORM A: INSERT ITEM A; FORM B: INSERT ITEM B] is honest and trustworthy enough to be president, or not? How about [INSERT OTHER ITEM]-do you generally think he is honest and trustworthy enough to be president, or not? 1 Yes, honest and trustworthy enough 2 No, not honest and trustworthy enough 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED A Bill Clinton [624] B Al Gore [625] SPLIT SAMPLE: FORM A: ASK Q. 4 THEN SKIP TO Q. 6 FORM B: ASK Q. 4 THEN ASK Q. 5 4. FORM A ONLY: From what you have heard or know about each of the following presidents, please indicate whether you think each one was, or has been, ethical or not ethical in the way he raised and spent campaign money as president. FORM C: READ A-E IN ORDER; FORM D: READ A-E IN REVERSE ORDER [E-A]]. 1 Ethical 2 Not ethical 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED A Richard Nixon [626] B Jimmy Carter [627] C Ronald Reagan [628] D George Bush [629] E Bill Clinton [630] 5. FORM B ONLY: Which of the following statements best describes your view of Bill Clinton's fundraising activities-[READ 1-3]? [631] 1 Bill Clinton did something illegal, 2 He did something unethical, but nothing illegal, or 3 He did not do anything seriously wrong 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 6. Which of the following statements best describes your view of Al Gore's fundraising activities-[READ 1-3]? [632] 1 Al Gore did something illegal, 2 He did something unethical, but nothing illegal, or 3 He did not do anything seriously wrong 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 7. As you may know, Congress and the Justice Department are currently investigating the way Bill Clinton and Al Gore raised funds for the Democratic Party in 1996. Do you think Attorney General Janet Reno should or should not appoint an independent counsel to also investigate the fundraising matters involving [FORM A: INSERT ITEM A; FORM B: INSERT ITEM B]? Next, do you think Attorney General Janet Reno should or should not appoint an independent counsel to also investigate the fundraising matters involving [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? A Bill Clinton [633] B Al Gore [634] 1 Yes, should 2 No, should not 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 8. Thinking about any new campaign finance laws that might be passed, which of the following is more important to you-[FORM A: READ 1-2; FORM B: READ 2-1] [635] 1 Protecting the freedom of individuals to support political candidates and parties financially (or) 2 Protecting government from excessive influence by campaign contributors (or) 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 9. As you may know, the federal government now limits the amount of money that individual Americans can donate to political candidates, but the law allows people to donate as much money as they want to political parties for general political activities. Do you think the campaign finance laws should [FORM A: READ 1-2; FORM B: READ 2-1] or do you think they should [INSERT OTHER ITEM]? [636] 1 Limit the amount of money that people can donate both to political parties and to individual candidates 2 Only limit the amount of money that people can donate to individual candidates 3 OTHER/ NEITHER [vol] 4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 10. Next, I'm going to read several pairs of statements. After I read each pair, please tell me which statement you agree with more. READ AND ROTATE A-D A [FORM A: READ 1-2; FORM B: READ 2-1] [637] 1 Elected officials in Washington are mostly influenced by what is in the best interests of the country [or] 2 Elected officials in Washington are mostly influenced by the pressure they receive on issues from major campaign contributors [or] 3 NEITHER/ OTHER [vol] 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED B [FORM A: READ 1-2; FORM B: READ 2-1] [638] 1 The problems with campaign financing are much worse today than in the past [or] 2 The problems with campaign financing are no better or worse that they've always been [or] 3 NOT AS BAD [vol] 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED C [FORM A: READ 1-2; FORM B: READ 2-1] [639] 1 Elections are generally for sale to the candidate who can raise the most money [or] 2 Elections are generally won on the basis of who is the best candidate [or] 3 NEITHER/ OTHER [vol] 4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED D [FORM A: READ 1-2; FORM B: READ 2-1] [640] 1 Major changes to the laws governing campaign finance could succeed in reducing the power of special interests in Washington [or] 2 No matter what new laws are passed, special interests will always find a way to maintain their power in Washington [or] 3 NEITHER/ OTHER [vol] 4 DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 11. Next I have a question about the practice by labor unions of using money they collect from workers' dues to support political candidates and parties. Which of the following approaches for handling this do you favor-[FORM A: READ 1-2; FORM B: READ 2-1] [641] 1 Unions should be able to spend money from workers' dues for political purposes, unless individual workers make a special request that their dues not be used this way [or] 2 Unions should be required to get permission in writing from each worker prior to spending that worker's dues for political purposes [or] 3 NEITHER/ OTHER [vol] 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 12. As you may know, the Senate is currently conducting hearings investigating the 1996 fundraising practices of both parties. From what you've heard or read, do you think the Senate committee investigating these fundraising practices already has or has not produced significant new information? [642] 1 Has 2 Has not 3 NOT FAMILIAR WITH HEARINGS [vol] 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 13. Next, I'm going to read some of the specific charges about Bill Clinton's 1996 campaign fund-raising activities. For each one, please say whether you think that charge should be investigated as a possible criminal act by an independent counsel, or whether it does not need that level of investigation. First,...Next,...READ AND ROTATE A-F 1 Yes, should be investigated 2 No, does not warrant that level of investigation 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED A Whether or not Bill Clinton made phone calls from the White House to ask for campaign contributions [643] B Whether or not Bill Clinton asked for campaign contributions from citizens of other countries who are not legally allowed to contribute to U.S. politicians [644] C Whether or not Bill Clinton gave Democratic Party contributors special access to meet him in exchange for campaign contributions [645] D Whether or not Bill Clinton attempted to change government policy in exchange for campaign contributions [646] E Whether or not Bill Clinton allowed people to stay overnight in the Lincoln Bedroom at the White House in exchange for campaign contributions [647] F Whether or not Bill Clinton knew about an illegal plan to influence the Teamsters' Union elections in 1995, in exchange for that union later making campaign contributions to the Democratic Party [648] 14. Now, based on what you have heard or read about those charges, please indicate whether you believe Bill Clinton did, or did not do each of the following. First, do you think Clinton...Next, do you think he...READ AND ROTATE A-F 1 Yes, Clinton did that 2 No, he did not 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED A Made phone calls from the White House to ask for campaign contributions [649] B Asked for campaign contributions from citizens of other countries who are not legally allowed to contribute to U.S. politicians [650] C Gave Democratic Party contributors special access to meet him in exchange for campaign contributions [651] D Attempted to change government policy in exchange for campaign contributions [652] E Allowed people to stay overnight in the Lincoln Bedroom at the White House in exchange for campaign contributions [653] F Knew about an illegal plan to influence the Teamsters' Union elections in 1995, in exchange for that union later making campaign contributions to the Democratic Party [654] On another subject 15. President Clinton has proposed that the federal government administer a voluntary national testing program that would routinely test 4th and 8th grade students in order to measure the performance of the nation's public schools. In general, do you favor or oppose this proposal by President Clinton? [655] 1 Favor 2 Oppose 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 16. In your opinion, would this national testing proposal improve the quality of education in the local public schools, make it worse, or would it not make much difference? [656] 1 Improve 2 Make it worse 3 Not make much difference 4 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED SPLIT ROTATION: FORM A: READ 17-18 FORM B: READ 18-17 17. Some people say that this proposal would give the federal government too much power over what is supposed to be a state and local issue. Generally speaking, do you agree or disagree with this view? [657] 1 Agree 2 Disagree 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 18. Some people say that this proposal would unfairly identify those students who did not score well, including minorities and those from low income families. Generally speaking, do you agree or disagree with this view? [658] 1 Agree 2 Disagree 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED Now thinking about a completely different subject, 19. What would you say is the most urgent health problem facing this country at the present time [OPEN ENDED AND CODE] [659][660] 01 OTHER LIST: 02 DON'T KNOW 03 REFUSED 04 HOLD 05 HOLD 06 AIDS 07 Cancer 08 Heart disease 09 Obesity 10 Drug Abuse 11 Malnutrition 12 Smoking 13 Health care costs 14 Pollution 15 Alcohol abuse 20. How concerned are you that you, yourself, will get AIDS-very concerned, a little concerned, not very concerned, or not at all concerned? [661] 1 Very concerned 2 A little concerned 3 Not very concerned 4 Not at all concerned 5 ALREADY HAVE AIDS [vol] 6 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 21. I am going to read some statements about AIDS. As I read each statement, please say whether you agree or disagree with it. READ AND ROTATE A-E 1 Agree 2 Disagree 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED A People with the AIDS virus should be made to carry a card indicating they have AIDS [662] B The government is not doing enough about the problem of AIDS [663] C In general, it's people's own fault if they get AIDS [664] D I sometimes think that AIDS is a punishment for the decline in moral standards [665] E People with AIDS should be isolated from the rest of society [666] IF CODE 5 IN Q.20, SKIP TO READ BEFORE Q.23 22. Which of the following steps, if any, have you yourself taken or do you plan to take to avoid contracting AIDS. First,...How about...READ AND ROTATE A-C 1 Yes have taken/ plan to take 2 No have not/ don't plan to 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED A Not associating with people you suspect might have AIDS [667] B Avoiding elective surgery that would require blood transfusions [668] C Avoiding the use of restrooms in public facilities [669] [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 any post-graduate education beyond a 4-year bachelors 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. Is your total annual household income before taxes $20,000 or more or is it less than $20,000? [53,54] [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? 01 Less than $10,000 05 $30,000-$49,999 02 $10,000-14,999 06 $50,000-74,999 03 $15,000-19,999 07 $75,000 and over 04 $20,000-29,999 08 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED 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 D7. In politics, as of today, do you consider yourself a Republican, a Democrat or an Independent? [518] 1 Republican-SKIP TO D8 2 Democrat-SKIP TO D8 3 Independent-CONTINUE 4 OTHER PARTY [vol]-CONTINUE 5 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED-CONTINUE D7A. 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 D8. How would you describe your political views... [READ 1-5] [525] 1 Very conservative, 2 Conservative, 3 Moderate 4 Liberal, or 5 Very liberal? 6 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED D9. Thinking about the 1996 election, did you give any money during the election in support of [FORM A: INSERT ITEM A; FORM B: INSERT ITEM B]? How about to [INSERT OTHER ITEM]? 1 Yes, gave money 2 No, did not 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED A The Democratic Party or any of its candidates [720] B The Republican Party or any of its candidates [721] Now, thinking about your situation D10. Does a health problem, disability or handicap keep you from participating fully in work, school, housework or other activities, or not? [576] 1 Yes, keeps you from participating 2 No, does not 3 DON'T KNOW/ REFUSED INTERVIEWER NOTE: DO NOT READ D11; SIMPLY RECORD WHETHER YOU FEEL RESPONDENT IS GENERALLY COOPERATIVE AND HAS GOOD VERBAL SKILLS, OR NOT. D11. RESPONDENT IS RELATIVELY ARTICULATE, WILLING TO EXPRESS OPINIONS [530] 1 Yes 2 No PROGRAMMER NOTE: COLLECT NAMES OF 50 RESPONDENTS WHO ARE D11 '1' AND ALL (REGARDLESS OF D11) WHO ARE Q25 '1' D11A. This completes the interview. However, Gallup is working with Cable News Network and USA Today on this poll and they would like to talk further with a few survey participants about the topics we've discussed. So that reporters can choose from a cross-section of people, Gallup would provide them with background information which may include any or all of the answers you've given in this poll. Would you be willing to talk with a reporter at a later date? [531] 1 Yes 2 No/ [Ref] IF YES TO BE RE-INTERVIEWED READ: So that a reporter might reach you more easily, may I please have your name? [532-551] PLEASE TYPE IN NAME CAREFULLY 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 D12. CHECK SEX OF GALLUP INTERVIEWER: 1 MALE 2 FEMALE [554] [END OF DEMOGRAPHICS]