COMMAND CENTER PROJECT : 641
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Post-stratification weights - 18+ general population (N=2,509)
How often would you say you vote?
How would you rate your chances of voting in the 2018 congressional election?
Regardless of whether you plan on voting, how many of your close friends do you think will vote in the 2018 congressional election?
Are you now registered to vote in your precinct or election district or haven't you been able to register so far?
Of the following issues, which one would you say is most important to your vote for this year?
[OTHER TEXTBOX] Of the following issues, which one would you say is most important to your vote for this year?
And of the remaining issues, what issue is the second most important to your vote?
[OTHER TEXTBOX] And of the remaining issues, what issue is the second most important to your vote?
Do you strongly approve, somewhat approve, somewhat disapprove or strongly disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing as president?
Which better describes your opinion?
Now, suppose the 2018 congressional election was being held today. If you had to choose between the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate in your election district, who would you vote for?
Do you happen to know whether your [spouse/partner] is planning to vote for the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate in your election district or are they not planning to vote?
Of the following, which is the most important reason you are supporting the Democratic candidate? To…
Of the following, which is the most important reason you are supporting the Republican candidate? To…
In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent?
[OTHER TEXTBOX] In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent?
As of today do you lean more towards the Republican Party or more towards the Democratic Party?
[OTHER TEXTBOX] As of today do you lean more towards the Republican Party or more towards the Democratic Party?
As of now, would you prefer Donald Trump to be the Republican Party's nominee for the 2020 election, or would you prefer another Republican candidate?
Do you think President Donald Trump has used his authority to pardon appropriately, or not?
Regardless of whether you support or oppose President Trump, do you wish his speech and behavior were more consistent with previous presidents, or not?
Do you think President Donald Trump has damaged the dignity of the presidency, or not?
Based on what you have read or heard, do you believe that President Donald Trump should be impeached and removed from office, or don't you feel that way?
Do you think that President Trump's decisions and behavior as president…
Which of the following do you think better describes socialism?
[The FBI] Please select whether your overall opinion of each of the following is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable.
[Robert Mueller, the special counsel in the Russia investigation of interference in the 2016 presidential election] Please select whether your overall opinion of each of the following is very favorable...
[Russian President Vladimir Putin ] Please select whether your overall opinion of each of the following is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable.
[Russia] Please select whether your overall opinion of each of the following is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable.
[Donald Trump] Please select whether your overall opinion of each of the following is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable.
[The Democratic Party] Please select whether your overall opinion of each of the following is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable.
[The Republican Party] Please select whether your overall opinion of each of the following is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable.
Do you consider Russia an ally of the United States, friendly but not an ally, unfriendly, or an enemy of the United States?
[Women] Do you think electing more of the following groups of people to political office would make things in the U.S. better, make them worse or would not make much difference?
[Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people] Do you think electing more of the following groups of people to political office would make things in the U.S. better, make them worse or would not make much difference?
[People from racial and ethnic minority groups] Do you think electing more of the following groups of people to political office would make things in the U.S. better, make them worse or would not make much difference?
[People from non-Christian religious groups] Do you think electing more of the following groups of people to political office would make things in the U.S. better, make them worse or would not make much difference?
[People from working class backgrounds] Do you think electing more of the following groups of people to political office would make things in the U.S. better, make them worse or would not make much difference?
[Non-religious people] Do you think electing more of the following groups of people to political office would make things in the U.S. better, make them worse or would not make much difference?
[People with business experience] Do you think electing more of the following groups of people to political office would make things in the U.S. better, make them worse or would not make much difference?
Which punishment do you prefer for people convicted of murder?
Do you think recent killings of African American men by police are isolated incidents or are they part of a broader pattern of how police treat African Americans?
Do you see monuments to Confederate soldiers more as symbols of Southern pride or more as symbols of racism?
Just your opinion, what should be done with Confederate monuments that are currently standing on public property such as statehouses, county courthouses, public universities or city parks? Should they be…
[White evangelical Christians] As you read a list of different groups, please rate that group using a feeling thermometer, a scale that goes between 1 and 100.
[The Catholic Church] As you read a list of different groups, please rate that group using a feeling thermometer, a scale that goes between 1 and 100.
[Muslims] As you read a list of different groups, please rate that group using a feeling thermometer, a scale that goes between 1 and 100.
[Immigrants] As you read a list of different groups, please rate that group using a feeling thermometer, a scale that goes between 1 and 100.
[Asians] As you read a list of different groups, please rate that group using a feeling thermometer, a scale that goes between 1 and 100.
[Hispanics] As you read a list of different groups, please rate that group using a feeling thermometer, a scale that goes between 1 and 100.
[Whites] As you read a list of different groups, please rate that group using a feeling thermometer, a scale that goes between 1 and 100.
[Blacks] As you read a list of different groups, please rate that group using a feeling thermometer, a scale that goes between 1 and 100.
[The Russian Orthodox Church] As you read a list of different groups, please rate that group using a feeling thermometer, a scale that goes between 1 and 100.
[Atheists, people who do not believe in God] As you read a list of different groups, please rate that group using a feeling thermometer, a scale that goes between 1 and 100.
[Immigrants] Just your impression, in the United States today, is there a lot of discrimination against any of the following groups, or not?
[Women] Just your impression, in the United States today, is there a lot of discrimination against any of the following groups, or not?
[Blacks] Just your impression, in the United States today, is there a lot of discrimination against any of the following groups, or not?
[Whites] Just your impression, in the United States today, is there a lot of discrimination against any of the following groups, or not?
[Asians] Just your impression, in the United States today, is there a lot of discrimination against any of the following groups, or not?
[Hispanics] Just your impression, in the United States today, is there a lot of discrimination against any of the following groups, or not?
[Over the past few years blacks have gotten less than they deserve] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
[It's really a matter of some people not trying hard enough; if blacks would only try harder they could be just as well off as whites] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree wit
[Irish, Italians, Jewish and many other minorities overcame prejudice and worked their way up. Blacks should do the same without any special favors] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completel
[Generations of slavery and discrimination have created conditions that make it difficult for blacks to work their way out of the lower class] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disa
[Professional athletes should be required to stand during the national anthem at sporting events] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
[A black person is more likely than a white person to receive the death penalty for the same crime] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
[I am fearful of people of other races] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
[White people in the U.S. have certain advantages because of the color of their skin] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
[Racial problems in the U.S. are rare, isolated situations] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
[I am angry that racism exists] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
[The feminist movement accurately reflects the views of most women] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
[Today discrimination against men has become as big a problem as discrimination against women] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
[It bothers me when I come into contact with immigrants who speak little or no English] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
[Racial minorities use racism as an excuse more than they should] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
[Today discrimination against whites has become as big a problem as discrimination against blacks and other minorities] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
[Overall, we should give preferences to immigrants from Western Europe, who share our values] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
[The American way of life needs to be protected from foreign influence] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
[Things have changed so much that I often feel like a stranger in my own country ] Now, read each statement and please say if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with each one.
Which of the following statements comes closest to your own view?
Would you say that, in general, the growing number of newcomers from other countries…
Which of the following statements comes closer to your own views…
Since the 1950s, do you think American culture and way of life has mostly changed for the better, or has it mostly changed for the worse?
Do you think the likely impact of this coming demographic change will be mostly [positive/negative] or mostly [negative/positive]?
[They are hardworking] In general, how well do you think each of the following describes immigrants coming to the U.S. today?
[They make an effort to learn English] In general, how well do you think each of the following describes immigrants coming to the U.S. today?
[They mostly keep to themselves] In general, how well do you think each of the following describes immigrants coming to the U.S. today?
[They have strong family values] In general, how well do you think each of the following describes immigrants coming to the U.S. today?
[They increase crime in local communities] In general, how well do you think each of the following describes immigrants coming to the U.S. today?
[They burden local communities by using more than their share of social services] In general, how well do you think each of the following describes immigrants coming to the U.S. today?
[Passing a law that places stricter limits on the number of legal immigrants coming to the U.S.] Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose the following?
[Building a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico] Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose the following?
[Passing a law to prevent refugees from entering the U.S.] Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose the following?
[Temporarily preventing people from some majority Muslim countries from entering the U.S.] Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose the following?
[An immigration border policy that separates children from their parents and charges parents as criminals when they enter the country without permission] Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose the following?
[Allowing immigrants brought illegally to the U.S. as children to gain legal resident status] Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose the following?
[Changing the names of streets, schools, and other public buildings that are named after Confederate leaders] Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose the following?
[Tax cuts for individuals recently passed by Congress] Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose the following?
[ Implementing a merit-based immigration system that favors applicants based upon their skills, education, and ability to speak English] Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose the following?
[Tax cuts for corporations recently passed by Congress] Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose the following?
[Allowing cities to limit their cooperation with the national government's effort to enforce immigration laws] Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose the following?
Which statement comes closest to your view about how the immigration system should deal with immigrants who are currently living in the U.S. illegally? The immigration system should…
Thinking about the people who you know… do you have a close friend or family member who was born outside the U.S.?
What is your present religion, if any?
[OTHER TEXTBOX] Now a few questions about you...What is your present religion, if any?
-again" or evangelical Christian, or not?"
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services?
Which of the following statements comes closest to your view?
And do you think this is generally a good thing or a bad thing?
Should social media companies be able to place limits on the type of speech used on their platforms, or should these companies not be allowed to limit what people say on their platforms?
[The Democratic Party] How well do you think the following organizations and institutions are responding to the issue of sexual harassment and assault?
[The Republican Party] How well do you think the following organizations and institutions are responding to the issue of sexual harassment and assault?
[Churches and other places of worship] How well do you think the following organizations and institutions are responding to the issue of sexual harassment and assault?
[Businesses] How well do you think the following organizations and institutions are responding to the issue of sexual harassment and assault?
[Colleges and Universities] How well do you think the following organizations and institutions are responding to the issue of sexual harassment and assault?
Do you think the #MeToo movement has...
Even if you do not regularly get your news from the following sources, which of the following do you trust most to provide accurate information about politics and current events?
If you were asked to use one of these five names for your social class, which would you say you belong in?
Which of the following best describes your current employment situation?
Even if you are not currently employed, which of the following best describes how you [get/got] paid?
In general, would you describe your political views as...
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