Respondent #
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank

CENSUS REGION
1 = Northeast (CDiv 1,2)
2 = Midwest (CDiv 3,4)
3 = South (CDiv 5,6,7)
4 = West (CDiv 8,9)

CENSUS DIVISION
1 = New England
2 = Middle 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 Statistical Area
7460 = San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA

FIPS County
99999 = Blanked for Confidentiality

TIME ZONE
1 = Eastern
2 = Central
3 = Mountain
4 = Pacific

Short or Long Complete
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Long
2 = Short

Q.1 How closely are you following the 2004 presidential race:
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Very closely
2 = Somewhat closely
3 = Not too closely
4 = Not closely at all
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.2 I'd like you to rate the chances that you will vote in the presidential election in November:
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Absolutely certain to vote
2 = Probably vote
3 = Chances 50-50
4 = Less than 50-50
5 = (VOL) Don't think will vote
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.3 If the 2004 presidential election were being held today, would you vote for:
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Bush and Cheney
2 = Kerry and Edwards
3 = Nader and Camejo
4 = (VOL) Other
5 = (VOL) Neither
6 = (VOL) Would not vote
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.4 Will you definitely vote for (NAME), or is there a chance you could change your mind and vote for someone else?
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Definitely vote for candidate
2 = Chance change mind, GOOD CHANCE
3 = Chance change mind, PRETTY UNLIKELY
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.5 Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president?
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Approve STRONGLY
2 = Approve SOMEWHAT
3 = Disapprove SOMEWHAT
4 = Disapprove STRONGLY
8 = DK/No opinion

Q5 NET Bush Approve/Disapprove
1 = Approve NET
2 = Disapprove NET
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.6a Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling: THE ECONOMY
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Approve
2 = Disapprove
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.7a Regardless of how you might vote, please tell me if you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of - JOHN KERRY
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Favorable
2 = Unfavorable
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.8 In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in the United States at this time?
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Satisfied
2 = Dissatisfied
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.9 What will be the SINGLE most important issue in your vote for president this year:
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = The U.S. campaign against terrorism
2 = The war in Iraq
3 = The economy and jobs
4 = Education
5 = Health care
6 = Something else
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.10 Is there another issue nearly as important as that in your vote for president, or is that the issue that will larg
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = The U.S. campaign against terrorism
2 = The war in Iraq
3 = The economy and jobs
4 = Education
5 = Health care
6 = NONE/No other issues
7 = Abortion/Pro-life/Pro-choice
8 = Candidates' military record
9 = Budget deficit
10 = Environment
11 = Gun control
12 = Morality/moral values
13 = Religion/Faith/Christian faith
14 = Same-sex marriage
15 = Stem-cell research
16 = Taxes
17 = OTHER (SPECIFY)
18 = Social Security
99 = DK/No opinion

Q.11a Who do you trust to do a better job handling - THE ECONOMY - (Bush) or (Kerry)?
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Bush
2 = Kerry
3 = (VOL) Both
4 = (VOL) Neither
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.13 And which of these is the single most important PERSONAL QUALITY you are looking for in a presidential candidate?
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Who is honest and trustworthy
2 = Who understands the problems of people like you
3 = Who is a strong leader
4 = Who will make the country safer and more secure
5 = Who shares your values
6 = Who has taken a clear stand on the issues
7 = Who has an appealing personality
8 = Who has strong religious faith
99 = DK/No opinion

Q.15a Thinking about his candidacy for president so far, how enthusiastic are you about BUSH:
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Very enthusiastic
2 = Fairly enthusiastic
3 = Not too enthusiastic
4 = Not enthusiastic at all
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.16 In his policy decisions, do you think Bush is too (willing to take risks), (too cautious), or what?
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Willing to take risks
2 = Cautious
3 = (VOL) Neither
4 = (VOL) About right
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.17 In your opinion, is the outcome of this presidential election especially important, or is it no more important tha
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Especially important, ONE OF THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT
2 = Especially important, BUT NOT THAT IMPORTANT
3 = No more important than any other election
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.18a Do you think Bush does or does not have a clear plan for handling: THE SITUATION IN IRAQ
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Does
2 = Does not
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.19 All in all, considering the costs to the United States versus the benefits to the United States, do you think the
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Yes, worth fighting, STRONGLY
2 = Yes, worth fighting, SOMEWHAT
3 = No, not worth fighting, SOMEWHAT
4 = No, not worth fighting, STRONGLY
8 = DK/No opinion

Q19 NET Worth Fighting/Not worth fighting
1 = Worth fighting NET
2 = Not worth fighting NET
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.20 Do you think the war with Iraq has or has not contributed to the long-term security of the United States?
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Yes, GREAT DEAL
2 = Yes, SOMEWHAT
3 = No, has not
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.21 Do you think the United States (has gotten bogged down in Iraq), or do you think the United States (is making good
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Has gotten bogged down
2 = Is making good progress
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.22 On another subject, would you describe the state of the nation's economy these days as excellent, good, not so goo
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Excellent
2 = Good
3 = Not so good
4 = Poor
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.23 Would you say most Americans are better off financially than they were in 2001 when Bush became president, not as
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Better off
2 = Not as well off
3 = About the same
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.24 Compared to before September 11, 2001, do you think the country today is safer from terrorism or less safe from te
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = MUCH Safer
2 = SOMEWHAT safer
3 = Less safe
4 = (VOL) No difference
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.25a Have you personally been contacted by a representative of the BUSH campaign, either by phone or in-person, asking
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.26 As you may know, the presidential candidates will be having their first televised debate next Thursday, September
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Yes
2 = Maybe
3 = No
8 = DK/No opinion

Q901. PARTY ID
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Democrat
2 = Republican
3 = Independent
4 = Other
8 = DK/No opinion

Q904. Do you lean more towards the:
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Democratic Party
2 = Republican Party
3 = (VOL) Neither
8 = DK/No opinion

Leaned Party ID
1 = Leaned Democrat
2 = Leaned Republican
3 = Independent
4 = Other
8 = DK/No opinion

Q907. 2000 VOTE
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Bush
2 = Gore
3 = Nader
4 = Buchanan
5 = Other
8 = DK/No opinion

Q908A. IDEOLOGY
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Liberal
2 = Moderate
3 = Conservative
4 = (VOL) Don't think in those terms
8 = DK/No opinion

Q909. EDUCATION
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = 8th grade or less
2 = Some high school
3 = Graduated high school
4 = Some college
5 = Graduated College
6 = Post-graduate
8 = DK/No opinion

Q909A. Was that an associate's degree, a bachelor's degree, or what?
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Associates degree
2 = Bachelors degree
3 = Other
8 = DK/No opinion

EDUCATION BREAKS
1 = Less than high school
2 = Graduated high school
3 = Some college +

AGE BREAKS (4)
1 = 18-30
2 = 31-44
3 = 45-60
4 = 61+

AGE BREAKS (5)
1 = 18-29
2 = 30-39
3 = 40-49
4 = 50-64
5 = 65+

Q.911 RELIGION
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Agnostic
2 = Atheist
3 = Baptist
4 = Catholic/Roman Catholic
5 = Christian
6 = Episcopalian
7 = Jewish
8 = Lutheran
9 = Methodist
10 = Pentecostal
11 = Presbyterian
12 = Protestant
13 = Southern Baptist
14 = NONE
15 = OTHER
21 = Christian (Protestant)
22 = Christian (Non-Protestant)
23 = Other Non-Christian
24 = Islam/Muslim
25 = Mormon/LDS
99 = DK/No opinion

-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Bahai
2 = Buddhist
3 = Church of Christ
4 = Church of God
5 = Druid
6 = Hindu
7 = Humanitarian/Humanity
8 = Jehovah's Witness
9 = Latter Day Saints
10 = Metaphysical
11 = Muslim
12 = Native American/Indian
13 = Non-Christian
14 = Non-Denominational
15 = Orthodox (Any Mention)
16 = Pagans
17 = Satanist
18 = Seventh Day Adventist
19 = Spiritualist/Spiritual
20 = Unitarian/Universalist
21 = Wiccan
22 = Other

Religion NETS
1 = Protestant
2 = Catholic
3 = Christian (Non-Protestant)
4 = Other Non-Christian
5 = None
8 = Dont Know

Q.911D Would you describe yourself as a religious person, or not religious?
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Very Religious
2 = Somewhat Religious
3 = Not religious
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.912b. VETERAN HH
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Yes, respondent
2 = Yes, other household member
3 = Yes, both respondent and other household member
4 = No veterans in household
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.913 URBANITY
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Large city
2 = Suburb of a large city
3 = Small town
4 = Or rural area
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.914 MARITAL
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Married and living with your spouse
2 = Separated
3 = Divorced
4 = Widowed
5 = Or never married
8 = DK/No opinion

Q.916 UNION HH
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Only respondent belongs
2 = Only other household member belongs
3 = Both respondent and other household member belong
4 = No union members
8 = DK/No opinion

Q918. RACE
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = White
2 = Black
3 = White Hispanic
4 = Black Hispanic
5 = Hispanic (no race given)
6 = Asian
7 = Other Race
8 = DK/No opinion

Q921. GENDER
-9 = Other (specify)
-7 = Don't know
-6 = Refused
-5 = No Answer
-4 = Blank
1 = Male
2 = Female
8 = DK/No opinion