Opt-in Marker
0 = Re-field cases (22886)
1 = New Cases (22796)
99 = Refused

1 = KP
3 = Opt-in
99 = Refused

Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a...
1 = Republican
2 = Democrat
3 = Independent
4 = Another party, please specify …
5 = No preference
99 = Refused

Would you call yourself a...
-2 = Not asked
-1 = Refused
1 = Strong Republican
2 = Not very strong Republican
99 = Refused

Would you call yourself a...
-2 = Not asked
-1 = Refused
1 = Strong Democrat
2 = Not very strong Democrat
99 = Refused

Do you think of yourself as closer to the...
-2 = Not asked
-1 = Refused
1 = Republican Party
2 = Democratic Party
99 = Refused

In general, do you think of yourself as...
-2 = Not asked
-1 = Refused
1 = Extremely liberal
2 = Liberal
3 = Slightly liberal
4 = Moderate, middle of the road
5 = Slightly conservative
6 = Conservative
7 = Extremely conservative
99 = Refused

Q1. Do you think that things in Nebraska today are generally going in the right
-1 = Refused
1 = Right direction
2 = Wrong track
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Q2. Do you live in the community in which you grew up?
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1 = Yes
2 = No
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Q3a. [IF STILL LIVE IN CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY] Compared to when you were young, do
1 = Better
2 = Worse
3 = About the same
9 = Don't Know
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Q3b. [IF NO LONGER LIVE IN CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY] Do you live within a two-hour dr
-1 = Refused
1 = Yes, within two-hour drive
2 = No, live two to four hours away
3 = No, live more than four hours away
99 = Refused

Q4. How long have you lived in Nebraska?
-1 = Refused
1 = Less than 1 year
2 = Between 1 and 5 years
3 = Between 6 and 10 years
4 = Between 11 and 20 years
5 = More than 20 years
6 = Born in Nebraska
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Q5. Do you think the American Dream—that if you work hard you'll get ahead—still
-1 = Refused
1 = Still holds true
2 = Never held true
3 = Once held true, but not anymore
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Q6. Do you think the American Dream is easier to achieve in Nebraska than elsewh
-1 = Refused
1 = Easier to achieve
2 = Harder to achieve
3 = About the same
99 = Refused

Q7. Would you say your overall opinion of Donald Trump is very favorable, mostly
-1 = Refused
1 = Very favorable
2 = Mostly favorable
3 = Mostly unfavorable
4 = Very unfavorable
99 = Refused

Q8a. [Race or ethnicity] Thinking about your interactions with other people, how
-1 = Refused
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
99 = Refused

Q9a_1. [In my family: Race or ethnicity] Where do you frequently interact with p
1 = In my family
2 = Not selected
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Q9a_2. [In my friendship circles: Race or ethnicity] Where do you frequently int
1 = In my friendship circles
2 = Not selected
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Q9a_3. [In my workplace: Race or ethnicity] Where do you frequently interact wit
1 = In my workplace
2 = Not selected
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Q9a_4. [In a school I am attending: Race or ethnicity] Where do you frequently i
1 = In a school I am attending
2 = Not selected
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Q9a_5. [In a school my child is attending: Race or ethnicity] Where do you frequ
1 = In a school my child is attending
2 = Not selected
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Q9a_6. [At religious services: Race or ethnicity] Where do you frequently intera
1 = At religious services
2 = Not selected
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Q9a_7. [At local civic gatherings such as club or PTA meetings: Race or ethnicit
1 = At local gatherings such as club or PTA meetings
2 = Not selected
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Q10a. [Race or ethnicity] Would you describe your interactions with people who d
-1 = Refused
1 = Mostly positive
2 = Somewhat positive
3 = Neither positive nor negative
4 = Somewhat negative
5 = Mostly negative
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Q11a. [Race or ethnicity] When you are deciding whether or not to spend time wit
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1 = Very likely
2 = Somewhat likely
3 = Somewhat unlikely
4 = Very unlikely
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Q12a. [Someone who is a different race or ethnicity] How would you feel if you h
-1 = Refused
1 = Very happy
2 = Somewhat happy
3 = Neither happy nor unhappy
4 = Somewhat unhappy
5 = Very unhappy
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Q13. Thinking about what would be your own ideal for the country, please place y
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1 = 1 - I would prefer the U.S. to be a nation made up of people from all over the w
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 - I would prefer the U.S. to be a nation primarily made up of people from wes
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Q14. Thinking about what would be your own ideal for the country, please place y
-1 = Refused
1 = 1 - I would prefer the U.S. to be a nation made up of people belonging to a wide
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 - I would prefer the U.S. to be a nation primarily made up of people who foll
99 = Refused

Q15a. [Public schools] Do you think the following institutions are mostly bringi
-1 = Refused
1 = Bringing people together
2 = Pushing people apart
3 = Neither
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Do you think this diversity makes the country much stronger, moderately stronger
-1 = Refused
1 = Much stronger
2 = Moderately stronger
3 = Neither stronger nor weaker
4 = Moderately weaker
5 = Much weaker
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Q17a. [Race or ethnicity] These days, how divided do you think Americans are ove
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1 = Very divided
2 = Somewhat divided
3 = Not that divided
4 = Not at all divided
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Q18a. [Belong to different racial or ethnic groups] These days, do you feel opti
-1 = Refused
1 = Optimistic
2 = Pessimistic
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Q19a. [Efforts to increase diversity almost always come at the expense of whites
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1 = Completely agree
2 = Mostly agree
3 = Mostly disagree
4 = Completely disagree
99 = Refused

Q20a. [Increasing the minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $15 an hour] We would l
-1 = Refused
1 = Strongly favor
2 = Favor
3 = Oppose
4 = Strongly oppose
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Q21. Which statement comes closest to your view about how the immigration system
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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
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Q22. How important is the issue of immigration to you personally?
-1 = Refused
1 = Very important
2 = Somewhat important
3 = Somewhat unimportant
4 = Very unimportant
99 = Refused

Q23. Do you live in a community with many new immigrants, some new immigrants, o
-1 = Refused
1 = Many new immigrants
2 = Some new immigrants
3 = Only a few new immigrants
4 = Almost no new immigrants
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Q24. How much, if at all, do you think immigrants today are changing your COMMUN
-1 = Refused
1 = A lot
2 = A little
3 = Not at all
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Q25. And all in all, do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing?
-1 = Refused
1 = Good thing
2 = Bad thing
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Q28. In your opinion, are concerns about immigration generally more about discri
-1 = Refused
1 = More about discriminating against non-white people
2 = More about securing the country’s borders
3 = Unsure
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Q29a. [Being a Christian] Some people say the following things are important for
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1 = Very important
2 = Somewhat important
3 = Not too important
4 = Not at all important
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Q30. Please tell me if completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or comple
1 = Completely agree
2 = Mostly agree
3 = Mostly disagree
4 = Completely disagree
9 = Don't Know
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Q31. Today, would you say that a college education is a smart investment in the
1 = Smart investment
2 = Gamble
9 = Don't know
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Q32. Were you born in the United States, or in another country?
-1 = Refused
1 = Born in U.S.
2 = Born in another country
3 = Born in Puerto Rico
4 = Born in U.S. territories (Guam, Samoa, Virgin Islands)
99 = Refused

Q33a. [Parents] Thinking about your family, were one or more of your [INSERT] bo
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1 = Yes, at least one was born outside of the U.S.
2 = No, none of them were born outside of the U.S.
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Q34. Are you, or is a close friend or family member working in the meat packing
-1 = Refused
1 = Yes, myself
2 = Yes, a close friend or family member
3 = No
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Q35. How important is the meat packing or agriculture industry to your community
-1 = Refused
1 = Very important
2 = Somewhat important
3 = Not very important
4 = Not at all important
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What is your present religion, if any? Are you Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormo
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1 = Protestant (Baptist, Methodist, Non-denominational, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Pen
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
99 = Refused

CIVIC1 [Attended a political protest or rally] In the past 12 months, have you..
1 = Attended a political protest or rally?
2 = Not selected
99 = Refused

CIVIC2 [Signed a petition] In the past 12 months, have you...
1 = Signed a petition?
2 = Not selected
99 = Refused

CIVIC3 [Contacted a government official] In the past 12 months, have you...
1 = Contacted a government official?
2 = Not selected
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CIVIC4 [Served on a committee for a civic, nonprofit community organization] In
1 = Served on a committee for a civic, nonprofit community organization?
2 = Not selected
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CIVIC5 [Written a letter or email to a newspaper/magazine] In the past 12 months
1 = Written a letter or email to a newspaper/magazine?
2 = Not selected
99 = Refused

CIVIC6 [Shared your opinion about a town or community issue] In the past 12 mont
1 = Shared your opinion about a town or community issue?
2 = Not selected
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CIVIC7 [Volunteered or worked for a presidential campaign] In the past 12 months
1 = Volunteered or worked for a presidential campaign?
2 = Not selected
99 = Refused

CIVIC8 [Volunteered or worked for another political campaign] In the past 12 mon
1 = Volunteered or worked for a another political campaign?
2 = Not selected
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CIVIC9 [Commented about politics on a message board or internet site] In the pas
1 = Commented about politics on a message board or internet site?
2 = Not selected
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CIVIC10 [Held publicly elected office] In the past 12 months, have you...
1 = Held publically elected office?
2 = Not selected
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CIVIC11 [None of these] In the past 12 months, have you...
1 = None of these
2 = Not selected
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Age
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
99 = Refused

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
99 = Refused

Education (Categorical)
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Less than high school
2 = High school
3 = Some college
4 = Bachelor's degree or higher
99 = Refused

Race / Ethnicity
1 = White, Non-Hispanic
2 = Black, Non-Hispanic
3 = Other, Non-Hispanic
4 = Hispanic
5 = 2+ Races, Non-Hispanic
99 = Refused

Gender
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Male
2 = Female
99 = Refused

Data Only Variable: Household head
-1 = Refused
0 = No
1 = Yes
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Housing Type
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
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
5 = Boat, RV, van, etc.
99 = Refused

Household Income
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Less than $5,000
2 = $5,000 to $7,499
3 = $7,500 to $9,999
4 = $10,000 to $12,499
5 = $12,500 to $14,999
6 = $15,000 to $19,999
7 = $20,000 to $24,999
8 = $25,000 to $29,999
9 = $30,000 to $34,999
10 = $35,000 to $39,999
11 = $40,000 to $49,999
12 = $50,000 to $59,999
13 = $60,000 to $74,999
14 = $75,000 to $84,999
15 = $85,000 to $99,999
16 = $100,000 to $124,999
17 = $125,000 to $149,999
18 = $150,000 to $174,999
19 = $175,000 to $199,999
20 = $200,000 to $249,999
21 = $250,000 or more
99 = Refused

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

MSA Status
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
0 = Non-Metro
1 = Metro
99 = Refused

Region 4 - Based on State of Residence
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Northeast
2 = Midwest
3 = South
4 = West
99 = Refused

Region 9 - Based on State of Residence
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
99 = Refused

Ownership Status of Living Quarters
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Owned or being bought by you or someone in your household
2 = Rented for cash
3 = Occupied without payment of cash rent
99 = Refused

-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
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
99 = Refused