Case ID
Case Weight
Would you prefer to take this survey in English or Spanish?
Registered to Intended vote in Texas
Interest in politics
Most important problem facing country
Most important problem facing Texas
Who do you think should be responsible for managing air pollution in Texas?
Obama approval
Perry approval
Country on right track
Texas on right track
Country economically better or worse off than a year ago
Texas economically better or worse off
R's family economically better or worse off
Intended vote for Governor
Intended vote for Lt. Governor
Intended vote for Attorney General
Intended vote for Land Commissioner
Intended vote for Agriculture Commissioner
Intended vote for Railroad Commissioner
Intended vote for U.S. Congress
Intended vote for Texas State Legislature
Do you consider yourself to be part of the Tea Party movement?
Party in 2012 Presidential primary
Intended vote in 2012 Democratic Presidential primary
Intended vote in 2012 Republican Presidential primary
Vote if Tea Party included as an organized party
Therm - Barack Obama
Therm - Rick Perry
Therm - Bill White
Therm - The Republican Party
Therm - The Democratic Party
Therm - The Tea Party
Therm - The Republicans in Congress
Therm - The Democrats in Congress
Importance - Electing a governor who will bring change to state government.
Importance - Electing a governor who will stand up for Texas when dealing with the federal government.
Importance - Electing a governor who will oppose President Obama's policies.
Importance - Electing a governor who will promote economic development in Texas by fostering a friendly business climate.
Importance - Electing a governor who will promote economic development in Texas by investing in education.
Importance - Electing a governor who will not use his political position for his own financial benefit.
Importance - Electing a governor who will not reward political and financial supporters with job appointments and other perks.
Importance - Electing a governor whose political beliefs most closely resemble mine.
Support repeal of part of 14th Amendment
Support Arizona immigration law
Support blocking health care reform
Opinion on gay marriage or civil unions
Opinion on the death penalty for those convicted of violent crimes
How to close state budget shortfall - split 1
Rank importance - Aid to public schools (K-12)
Rank importance - Supplements to local school districts to offset property tax reductions
Rank importance - Funding for universities and junior colleges
Rank importance - Funding for health services for the elderly, the mentally ill, and poor children
Rank importance - Funding for prisons
Raise new revenue -Authorize new forms of gambling to generate state revenue
Raise new revenue -Broaden the sales tax to include items not currently taxed
Raise new revenue -Increase taxes on alcoholic beverages
Raise new revenue -Legalize the use of marijuana and impose taxes on its purchase
Raise new revenue -Increase the state sales tax rate (currently 6.25%)
Raise new revenue -Implement a state income tax
Raise new revenue -I do not support any new taxes
How to close state budget shortfall - split 2
Increase spending -Community colleges
Increase spending -Pre-kindergarten programs
Increase spending -Nursing homes
Increase spending -Increasing tax exemptions for business franchises
Increase spending -Border security
Increase spending -None of the above
Approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the situation in Afghanistan
Impression of how well the war in Afghanistan is going for the United States right now
Support or oppose the current timetable for beginning the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan by July 2011
Barack Obama's religion
Harry Reid's position in the current federal government
Vice President of the United States
Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
Libcon self placement
7 point Party ID
3 point party ID - other
3 point party ID
Do you think of yourself as closer to the Democratic or the Republican Party?
Birth Year
In which county do you reside?
Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community?
Do you live in the Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, or Austin metropolitan areas?
How many children are currently living with you?
Family income
Education
What is your religious affiliation?
Born again or evangelical Christian
Spirit filled or charismatic Christian
Do you consider social justice to be at the heart of the Gospel?
Which of these statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?
Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services or participate in religious activities?
What race do you consider yourself to be?
Were you born in the United States or Puerto Rico, or in another country?
Were your parents born in the United States or Puerto Rico, or another country?
Do you own or rent your home?
Marital Status
Gender
2008 presidential election vote
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