Thinking about the upcoming presidential primary elections, are you more likely to vote in the Democratic presidential primary or the Republican presidential primary?
If the Democratic presidential primary election was held today, which of these candidates would you vote for? [CALLER: rotate the name you start on as you read these names from one survey to the next]
What would you say is the main reason you are leaning toward Hillary Clinton?
What would you say is the main reason you are leaning toward Hillary Clinton? (CALLER: After answering this question skip to question 8)
What would you say is the main reason you are leaning toward Barack Obama?
What would you say is the main reason you are leaning toward Barack Obama? (CALLER: After answering this question skip to question 8)
If the Republican presidential primary election was held today, which of these candidates would you vote for?[CALLER: rotate the name you start on as you read these names from one survey to the next]
One of the candidates currently running for president is an African American. Regardless of how you feel about any individual candidate, do you think white Americans would be willing to vote for an African American for president?
When thinking about which party you trust more to handle the issues that you care about which of the following best describes you?
Thinking about the last few elections, do you think the NATIONAL Democratic Party has taken African American voters for granted?
Thinking about the last few elections, do you think the STATE Democratic Party in South Carolina has taken African American voters for granted?
Do you fell that the Republican Party is currently working to attract African American voters?
Do you think the Republican Party effort to attract African American voters is very effective, somewhat effective, not very effective, or not at all effective?
Regardless of which candidate you support, in general, do you consider yourself a Democrat, Republican, Independent, or something else?
Would you say that you are a Strong or Not So Strong Republican?
Would you say that you are a Strong or Not So Strong Democrat?
Would you say that you lean more toward the Republican party, lean more toward the Democratic party, or lean toward neither party?
I’m going to read a list of things that some people do. For each, thinking about your own values and morals, I’d like you to tell me whether you think it is acceptable or unacceptable.The first is sex between two adults of the same sex. Is that
The next is marriages between blacks and whites. Is that acceptable or unacceptable?Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat?
The next is having a child without being married. Is that acceptable or unacceptable?Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat?
Blacks using the “N-word” in everyday conversation? Is that acceptable or unacceptable?Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat?
Whites using the “N-word” in everyday conversation? Is that acceptable or unacceptable?Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat?
Do you think abortion should be legal under any circumstances, legal only under certain circumstances, or illegal in all circumstances?
Which of the following best represents your feelings: What happens generally to black people in this country
Thinking about the current path that our nation is taking, do you think our country is on the right track or headed in the wrong direction?
Thinking about the current path that our state is taking, do you think South Carolina is on the right track or headed in the wrong direction?
Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president of the United States?
Do you approve or disapprove of the way the United States Congress is handling its job?
Compared to 30 years ago, do you think life for African Americans in South Carolina has:
Do you believe that illegal immigration has a greater negative impact on job opportunities for African Americans than for other groups in America?
Some people believe that providing school vouchers to parents to they can send their children to private schools would best help parents get their children out of failing public schools, while others feel that vouchers take desperately needed money
What do you think is the biggest problem facing black youth in South Carolina today?[CALLER: Do NOT read responses; try to code whatever they say using the categories below]
What do you think is the biggest problem facing your family today?[CALLER: Do NOT read responses; try to code whatever they say using the categories below]
Do you think that African Americans sometimes need to act and think “white” in order to get ahead?
Think about the things that contribute to your own individual identity. How does each of the following contribute to that individual identity? Does each contribute to your identity a great deal, somewhat, very little, or not at all.The first is:
Being a southerner(If needed to repeat question : Think about the things that contribute to your own individual identity. How does each of the following contribute to that individual identity? Does each contribute to your identity a great deal,
Being a South Carolinian
Being religious(Think about the things that contribute to your own individual identity. How does each of the following contribute to that individual identity? Does each contribute to your identity a great deal, somewhat, very little, or not at
Your gender (whether you are a man or woman)(Think about the things that contribute to your own individual identity. How does each of the following contribute to that individual identity? Does each contribute to your identity a great deal,
Your race or ethnic background(Think about the things that contribute to your own individual identity. How does each of the following contribute to that individual identity? Does each contribute to your identity a great deal, somewhat, very
I’d like for you to think about the Confederate flag. Some people believe that it is a symbol of pride in their history or heritage while others believe it is a symbol of racism or hate. What is your opinion of the Confederate flag, do you see it
I’d like to ask you if you’ve ever had the following experiences in your life.Had a close friend or relative who was a victim of a violent crime?
Had a close friend or relative who was murdered?
Dated someone of a different race?
Personally been a victim of a violent crime?
Had a close friend of a different race?
Had a family member who was openly gay or lesbian?
Had a close friend who was openly gay or lesbian?
We’d like to get your perception of how you think others treat you based on your race. In your day to day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you because of your racial background? Do they happen very often, somewhat often,
Receive poorer service than other people at restaurants and stores?
People acting as if they think you are not smart?
People acting as if they are afraid of you?
People acting as if they think you are dishonest?
Do you approve or Disapprove of George W. Bush’s handling of the war in Iraq?
Do you feel that we should set a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq?
Which of the following do you consider the most reasonable amount of time to complete a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq:
Do you believe that the war in Iraq has made America safer or created additional threats to our security?
Do you approve or Disapprove of George W. Bush’s handling of the war in Afghanistan?
Earlier this year, a surge of troops were sent Iraq to bring violence under control. So far, do you feel this troop surge has been very successful, somewhat successful, somewhat unsuccessful, or very unsuccessful?
Do you think African Americans are currently assuming too much of the burden of fighting the war in Iraq?
Do you have regular access to the internet either at work or at home?
Do you feel that children who do not have internet access at home are at a disadvantage to their classmates in school?
Do you feel that people who have internet access at home have greater employment opportunities than those who do not?
I’d like to ask some questions about education in South Carolina. How would you describe the job South Carolina public schools are doing with the regard educating the children of the state? Excellent, good, only fair, or poor?
Relative to other groups, how would you describe the job South Carolina public schools are doing with the regard educating African American children in the state? Excellent, good, only fair, or poor?
As you may know, research has shown that young blacks have a higher chance than most of winding up in jail, for each of the following statements, please tell me whether you think it is a big reason, small reason, or not a reason why this is
Police are more likely to target young blacks than other groups
Many black parents aren’t teaching their kids right from wrong
Schools are failing black youth
Now I’d like to ask a couple of questions about Rap music.Do you believe that sexually explicit lyrics in Rap music do or do not cause males to be sexually explicit with females?
Do you think that violent Rap music and videos do or do not lead people to be more violent?
Do you think that some Rap music does or does not have positive themes that uplift and empower people?
On the whole, do you think it should be or should not be the government’s responsibility to: Ensure that every American has a decent standard of living.
How important would you say religion is in your own life: Very important, Fairly important, or Not very important?
What, if any, is your religious preference: Are you Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Mormon, Jehovah's Witness, Muslim, or an Orthodox religion such as the Greek or Russian Orthodox Church?
Do you believe that the Bible is the literal word of God and without error?
How often do you attend your church's primary weekly worship services--every week, about 3 times a month, twice a month, once a month, every 6 weeks, every 3 months, once or twice a year, or never?
How would you describe your political beliefs, Very Liberal, Somewhat Liberal, Moderate, Somewhat Conservative, Very Conservative?
Which of the following Most Accurately describes you? Are you employed full-time outside the home, employed part-time outside the home, retired, a homemaker, unable to work due to disability, or a full-time student who may or may not also work?
What is your age as of your last birthday?
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Which of the following best describes your marital status: Currently married, living together with a partner, widowed, divorced, separated, or never married?
Which of the following categories best describes your TOTAL household YEARLY income? Please stop me when I reach the correct category.Under 15k,15-20k, 20-30k, 30-40k, 40-50k, 50-75k, 75-100k, over 100k
This complete the interview, thank you very much for your assistance.[caller: record sex of the respondent]
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