How often would you say you vote?
1 = Always
2 = Nearly always
3 = In about half of elections
4 = Seldom
5 = Never
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

How would you rate your chances of voting in the 2018 congressional election?
1 = Absolutely certain to vote
2 = Probably will vote
3 = Chances are 50-50
4 = Less than 50-50 chance
5 = Definitely not voting
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Regardless of whether you plan on voting, how many of your close friends do you think will vote in the 2018 congressional election?
1 = All of them
2 = Most of them
3 = About half of them
4 = Few of them
5 = None of them
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Are you now registered to vote in your precinct or election district or haven't you been able to register so far?
1 = Yes, registered
2 = No, not registered
77 = Not sure if registered
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Of the following issues, which one would you say is most important to your vote for this year?
1 = The economy
2 = Immigration
3 = Gun policy
4 = The cost of health care
5 = The growing gap between rich and poor
6 = National security
7 = Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues
8 = Racial inequality
9 = Abortion
10 = Other, please specify:
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Do you strongly approve, somewhat approve, somewhat disapprove or strongly disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing as president?
1 = Strongly approve
2 = Somewhat approve
3 = Somewhat disapprove
4 = Strongly disapprove
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Which better describes your opinion?
1 = President Trump could do something to win my approval
2 = There’s almost nothing President Trump could do to win my approval
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Which better describes your opinion?
1 = President Trump could do something to lose my approval
2 = There’s almost nothing President Trump could do to lose my approval
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

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?
1 = The Republican candidate
2 = The Democratic candidate
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

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?
1 = The Republican candidate
2 = The Democratic candidate
3 = Partner or spouse not planning on voting
77 = Not sure
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Of the following, which is the most important reason you are supporting the Democratic candidate? To…
1 = Oppose President Trump and his agenda
2 = Support President Trump and his agenda
3 = Advance issues you care about
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent?
1 = A Republican
2 = A Democrat
3 = An independent
4 = Other, please specify:
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

As of today do you lean more towards the Republican Party or more towards the Democratic Party?
1 = Republican
2 = Democrat
3 = Other, please specify:
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

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?
1 = Prefer Trump be the nominee
2 = Prefer someone else
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Do you think President Donald Trump has used his authority to pardon appropriately, or not?
1 = Yes, he has
2 = No, he has not
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Regardless of whether you support or oppose President Trump, do you wish his speech and behavior were more consistent with previous presidents, or not?
1 = Yes
2 = No
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

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?
1 = Should be impeached
2 = Don’t feel that way
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Do you think that President Trump's decisions and behavior as president…
1 = Have encouraged white supremacist groups
2 = Have discouraged white supremacist groups
3 = Have not had an impact either way
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Which of the following do you think better describes socialism?
1 = A system in which government provides citizens with health insurance, retirement support and access to free higher educa
2 = A system where the government controls key parts of the economy such as utilities, transportation and communications ind
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

[The FBI] Please select whether your overall opinion of each of the following is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable.
1 = Very favorable
2 = Mostly favorable
3 = Mostly unfavorable
4 = Very unfavorable
5 = Have not heard of
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Do you consider Russia an ally of the United States, friendly but not an ally, unfriendly, or an enemy of the United States?
1 = Ally
2 = Friendly
3 = Unfriendly
4 = Enemy
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

[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?
1 = Better
2 = Worse
3 = Not much different
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Which punishment do you prefer for people convicted of murder?
1 = The death penalty
2 = Life in prison with no chance of parole
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

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?
1 = Isolated incidents
2 = Part of a broader pattern
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Do you see monuments to Confederate soldiers more as symbols of Southern pride or more as symbols of racism?
1 = Southern pride
2 = Racism
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

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…
1 = Removed and destroyed
2 = Removed but allowed to be reinstalled in a museum or on private property
3 = Left in place but have a plaque added that explains their historical context
4 = Left in place just as they are
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

[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.
777 = DON'T KNOW
998 = SKIPPED ON WEB
999 = REFUSED

[Immigrants] Just your impression, in the United States today, is there a lot of discrimination against any of the following groups, or not?
1 = Yes
2 = No
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

[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.
1 = Completely agree
2 = Mostly agree
3 = Mostly disagree
4 = Completely disagree
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Which of the following statements comes closest to your own view?
1 = Our country has made the changes needed to give gay and lesbian people equal rights with other Americans
2 = Our country needs to continue making changes to give gay and lesbian people equal rights with other Americans
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Would you say that, in general, the growing number of newcomers from other countries…
1 = Threatens traditional American customs and values
2 = Strengthens American society
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Which of the following statements comes closer to your own views…
1 = Immigrants today strengthen our country because of their hard work and talents
2 = Immigrants today are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing and health care
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

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?
1 = Mostly changed for the better
2 = Mostly changed for the worse
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Do you think the likely impact of this coming demographic change will be mostly [positive/negative] or mostly [negative/positive]?
1 = Mostly positive
2 = Mostly negative
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

[They are hardworking] In general, how well do you think each of the following describes immigrants coming to the U.S. today?
1 = Very well
2 = Somewhat well
3 = Not too well
4 = Not at all well
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

[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?
1 = Strongly favor
2 = Favor
3 = Oppose
4 = Strongly oppose
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

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…
1 = Allow them a way to become citizens provided they meet certain requirements
2 = Allow them to become permanent legal residents, but not citizens
3 = Identify and deport them
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Thinking about the people who you know… do you have a close friend or family member who was born outside the U.S.?
1 = Yes, close friend
2 = Yes, family member
3 = Yes, close friend and family member
4 = No, do not have close friend or family member
77 = DON’T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

What is your present religion, if any?
1 = Protestant (Baptist, Methodist, Non-denominational, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Episcopalian, Reformed, Church
2 = Roman Catholic (Catholic)
3 = Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/LDS)
4 = Orthodox (Greek, Russian, or some other orthodox church)
5 = Jewish (Judaism)
6 = Muslim (Islam)
7 = Buddhist
8 = Hindu
9 = Atheist (do not believe in God)
10 = Agnostic (not sure if there is a God)
11 = Nothing in particular
12 = Just Christian
13 = Unitarian (Universalist)
14 = Something else
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services?
1 = More than once a week
2 = Once a week
3 = Once or twice a month
4 = A few times a year
5 = Seldom
6 = Never
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Which of the following statements comes closest to your view?
1 = America has always been and is currently a Christian nation
2 = America was a Christian nation in the past, but is not now
3 = America has never been a Christian nation
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

And do you think this is generally a good thing or a bad thing?
1 = Good thing
2 = Bad thing
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB

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?
1 = Yes, should be allowed to limit
2 = No, should not be allowed to limit
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

[The Democratic Party] How well do you think the following organizations and institutions are responding to the issue of sexual harassment and assault?
1 = Very well
2 = Somewhat well
3 = Not too well
4 = Not at all well
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Do you think the #MeToo movement has...
1 = Led to the unfair treatment of men
2 = Helped address sexual harassment and assault in the workplace
3 = Not really made any difference
4 = I have not heard of the #MeToo movement
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

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?
1 = Fox News
2 = The New York Times
3 = CNN
4 = MSNBC
5 = NPR
6 = USA Today
7 = Local television news/local newspapers
8 = The Wall Street Journal
9 = The major broadcast networks (ABC, NBC, CBS)
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

If you were asked to use one of these five names for your social class, which would you say you belong in?
1 = Upper class
2 = Upper-middle class
3 = Middle class
4 = Working class
5 = Lower class
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Which of the following best describes your current employment situation?
1 = Employed full-time
2 = Employed part-time
3 = Retired
4 = A homemaker or stay at home parent
5 = A student
6 = Unemployed but looking for work
7 = Unemployed and not looking for work
8 = Disabled
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Even if you are not currently employed, which of the following best describes how you [get/got] paid?
1 = Paid an hourly rate
2 = Paid a salary
3 = Paid by the job
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

In general, would you describe your political views as...
1 = Very conservative
2 = Conservative
3 = Moderate
4 = Liberal
5 = Very liberal
77 = DON'T KNOW
98 = SKIPPED ON WEB
99 = REFUSED

Survey interview mode (online or phone)
1 = Phone interview
2 = Web Interview

Survey Interview Language
1 = English
2 = Spanish

Respondent gender
0 = Unknown
1 = Male
2 = Female

Age - 4 Categories
1 = 18-29
2 = 30-44
3 = 45-59
4 = 60+
99 = Under 18

Age - 7 Categories
1 = 18-24
2 = 25-34
3 = 35-44
4 = 45-54
5 = 55-64
6 = 65-74
7 = 75+
99 = Under 18

Combined Race/Ethnicity
1 = White, non-Hispanic
2 = Black, non-Hispanic
3 = Other, non-Hispanic
4 = Hispanic
5 = 2+, non-Hispanic
6 = Asian, non-Hispanic

Education (Highest Degree Received)
1 = No formal education
2 = 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade
3 = 5th or 6th grade
4 = 7th or 8th grade
5 = 9th grade
6 = 10th grade
7 = 11th grade
8 = 12th grade NO DIPLOMA
9 = HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE - high school DIPLOMA or the equivalent (GED)
10 = Some college, no degree
11 = Associate degree
12 = Bachelors degree
13 = Masters degree
14 = Professional or Doctorate degree

4-level education
1 = No HS diploma
2 = HS graduate or equivalent
3 = Some college
4 = BA or above

Marital Status
1 = Married
2 = Widowed
3 = Divorced
4 = Separated
5 = Never married
6 = Living with partner

Current Employment Status
1 = Working - as a paid employee
2 = Working - self-employed
3 = Not working - on temporary layoff from a job
4 = Not working - looking for work
5 = Not working - retired
6 = Not working - disabled
7 = Not working - other

Household Income
1 = Less than $5,000
2 = $5,000 to $9,999
3 = $10,000 to $14,999
4 = $15,000 to $19,999
5 = $20,000 to $24,999
6 = $25,000 to $29,999
7 = $30,000 to $34,999
8 = $35,000 to $39,999
9 = $40,000 to $49,999
10 = $50,000 to $59,999
11 = $60,000 to $74,999
12 = $75,000 to $84,999
13 = $85,000 to $99,999
14 = $100,000 to $124,999
15 = $125,000 to $149,999
16 = $150,000 to $174,999
17 = $175,000 to $199,999
18 = $200,000 or more

4-level region
1 = Northeast
2 = Midwest
3 = South
4 = West

9-level region
1 = New England
2 = Mid-Atlantic
3 = East North Central
4 = West North Central
5 = South Atlantic
6 = East South Central
7 = West South Central
8 = Mountain
9 = Pacific

Metropolitan area flag
0 = Non-Metro Area
1 = Metro Area

HH internet access via dial-up, DSL, or cable broadband at home
0 = Non-internet household
1 = Internet Household

Home Ownership
1 = Owned or being bought by you or someone in your household
2 = Rented for cash
3 = Occupied without payment of cash rent

Type of building of panelists' residence
1 = A one-family house detached from any other house
2 = A one-family house attached to one or more houses
3 = A building with 2 or more apartments
4 = A mobile home or trailer
5 = Boat, RV, van, etc

Telephone service for the household
1 = Landline telephone only
2 = Have a landline, but mostly use cellphone
3 = Have cellphone, but mostly use landline
4 = Cellphone only
5 = No telephone service