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Roper Center for Public Opinion Research — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:00:02 EST

The Roper Center boasts the oldest and most comprehensive collection of public opinion survey datasets in the world. The focus of the collection is naturally on surveys from the United States, although many surveys from Europe, Latin America and Asia have been acquired, some dating back to the 1940s and 1950s. Browse the Center's on-line catalog of surveys. Researchers interested in analysis of survey data files can determine studies relevant to their areas of interest. Many surveys are available to members using the RoperExpress service. Users un-affiliated with the Center may contact the Center for more information.

GSS 1972-2008 Cumulative Data File Is Now Available!

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:00:02 EST

The 1972-2008 GSS cumulative data file for the National Opinion Research Center's General Social Surveys (GSS) is now available for immediate download via RoperExpress from the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research. If you prefer the GSS dataset and codebook on CD-ROM, place your order with Marilyn Milliken at 860.486.5107 or email.

Romer & Associates: Survey 19, October 1993 [Argentina - Oct, 1993]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARROMER1993-TOP019] — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:33:25 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Estudio Graciela C. Romer Y Asociados, October 22-30, 1993. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents of the Federal Capital, Cordoba Province, and Rio Negro Province (n=1375). Topics covered include: Past voting in federal capital elections (4); voting intentions (4); mayor job performance (9); direct election (1); best candidate for the mayoral election (2); mayor job performance (1); approval of the mayor (1); past vote in legislative elections (3); evaluation of political leaders (6); government job performance (6); governor's approval (1); voting intentions in Buenos Aires province elections (1).

Data Analysis C.A. Poll: Venezuelan Omnibus Survey [Venezuela - Feb, 1990]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [VZLADBUSB1990-DA11] — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:57:32 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Data Analysis C.A. (acquired through the Universidad Simon Bolivar Latin American Data Bank), February, 1990. Sample: Venezuela -- National adult (n=2500). Only individuals from Venezuela (citizens and naturalized individuals). Military is excluded. Topics covered include: Government's performance (2); retrospective personal situation (1); future personal situation (1); attitudes toward the economic policies (2); inflation (1); justification of economic policies (1); past voting behavior (3); voting registration (1); place to vote (2); health and voting (1); past voting behavior at the local level (6); reasons to abstain from voting (10); reasons to cast a blank ballot (30) ; vote in the 1988 presidential elections (3); vote in the 1984 municipal elections (4); vote in the 1983 presidential elections (3); agreement with outcome in governor's election (1); improvement in the state and governor's election (1); agreement with mayoral elections (1); improvement in municipal services and mayoral elections (1); agreement with voting process (2); state of the country and new elected authorities (1); performance of democratic governments (1); expenditures and democratic governments (1); public interests and democratic governments (1); honesty in the government (1); performance of democratic governments (1); characteristics of democratic governments (15); political ideology (1); problems a democracy can solve (1); interest in electoral outcomes (1); talking about politics with other people (1); interest in politics (1); democracy vs. dictatorship preferences (1); state of the democratic regime (1); political party sympathy (3); parent's political sympathy (2).

Lemberg Center Poll: Six City Study on Violence [United States - Oct, 1967]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USLEMB1967-SIXCITY] — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:38:18 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Lemberg Center, October, 1966-March, 1967. Sample: United States -- Adult residents of Boston MA, Pittsburgh PA, Cleveland OH, Akron OH, Dayton OH and San Francisco CA (n=6047). Topics covered include: Opinion of city (2); serious problems (1); race relations (6); race conflict on job (1); job opportunities (3); race and equal opportunity (2); integration (1); open housing (2); government and integration (2); civil rights demonstrations (2); racial violence (6); rioting (4); cause of riots (15); violence (2); television coverage (3); police treatment (1); Black Power (2); Freedom Now (1); riots as distress signal (1); riot-prone communities (3); rioter sympathies (3); riot involvement (1); organizations/people effecting race relations (10); riots bringing about change (10); riots effecting whites (4); preventing riots (2); civilian review board (2); police protection/power (2); riots until slums torn down (1); mayor in ghetto (1); communities prone to dislike (8); personal contact with certain races (6); racial identification (3); rioting near house (12); experience with certain races (2); decision making (2).

Washington Post Poll: Virginia Governor, II [United States - Oct, 1997]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1997-6779] — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:58:47 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, October 19-21, 1997. Sample: United States -- Adult residents of Virginia (n=2011). Topics covered include: Election for governor (5); election of lieutenant governor (3); election of attorney general (3); Governor George F. Allen job performance (1); economy (2); most important problem (7); abortion (3); most important voting issue (2); taxes (4); politician's values (4); campaign for governor (2).

Washington Post Poll: State of the Union [United States - Jan, 1998]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1998-6923] — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:28:58 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, January 28-31, 1998. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1390). Topics covered include: Bill Clinton job performance (1); direction of the country (1); Clinton honesty/integrity (1); Congressional job performance (1); Social Security (2); budget surplus (2); impression of politicians (8); Clinton vs. Congress (3); political parties (1); 1998 Congressional election (2); Monica Lewinsky (14).

Washington Post Poll: Paula Jones Lawsuit Dismissal [United States - Apr, 1998]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1998-6981] — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:05:14 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, April 2-4, 1998. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=809). Topics covered include: Bill Clinton job performance (2); direction of the country (1); characteristics of Clinton (1); Congressional job performance (1); politicians job performance (7); Paula Jones sexual harassment suit( 8); Monica Lewinsky (4); Ken Starr investigation (5); 1996 presidential election (2).

Washington Post Poll: Presidential Approval [United States - Sep, 1998]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1998-936N] — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:14:14 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, September 4-8, 1998. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1020). Topics covered include: Bill Clinton job performance (1); direction of the country (1).

Washington Post Poll: Baseball [United States - Sep, 1998]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1998-936N2] — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:06:45 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, September 4-8, 1998. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1020). Topics covered include: Major league hitting record: Mark McGwire vs. Sammy Sosa (1).

Washington Post Poll: Gubernatorial Election [United States - Aug, 2001]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH2001-16651] — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:28:55 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, August 19-23, 2001. Sample: United States -- Adult residents of Virginia (n=1776). Topics covered include: Voting (3); voting intentions (4); impression of people (5); Jim Gilmore (2); Mark Earley (7); Mark Warner (7); Earley vs. Warner (1); Virginia (4); taxes (9); important issues (14); immigrants (1); standards of learning test (1); abortion (1); death penalty (1).

Washington Post Poll: Virginia Governor Poll # 2 [United States - Oct, 2001]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH2001-17802] — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:52:49 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, October 22-25, 2001. Sample: United States -- Adult residents of Virginia (n=2058). Topics covered include: Voting intention (9); Governor candidates of Virginia (12); Jim Gilmore (3); Earley vs. Warner (7); important issues (15); economy (1); terrorist attacks (1); abortion (1); own a gun (1).

Washington Post Poll: Terrorist Attack, US Priorities [United States - Sep, 2001]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH2001-18439] — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:23:35 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, September 25-27, 2001. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1215). Topics covered include: George W. Bush job performance (1); military action (7); terrorism (23); Osama Bin Laden (1); patriotism (1).

Rhode Island Poll: Religion [United States - Sep, 1995]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USRI1995-CATH95009] — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:23:33 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Center for Public Policy, Brown University, September 25-27, 1995. Sample: United States -- Adult Catholic residents of Rhode Island (n=385). Topics covered include: Frequency of Mass attendance (1); frequency of Confession (1); importance of Pope's teaching (1); Bishop Louis Gelineau's job performance (2); pre-martial sex (1); divorced receiving sacraments (1); ways to increase number of Priests (1); personal view of abortion (1); amount of Church opposition to abortion (1); personal use of contraceptive devices (2); clergy sexual misconduct (1).

Rhode Island Poll: Local Politics/Business [United States - Sep, 1995]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USRI1995-95009] — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:09:05 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Center for Public Policy, Brown University, September 17-20, 1995. Sample: United States -- Registered voters in Rhode Island (n=448). Topics covered include: Rhode Island economy (3); personal financial situation (2); business conditions (1); good time to buy (1); Clinton job performance (1); Pell job performance (1); Chafee job performance (1); Patrick Kennedy job performance (1); Reed job performance (1); Almond job performance (1); Weygand job performance (1); Pine job performance (1); Langevin job performance (1); Mayer job performance (1); vote for Senate (2); Rhode Island on right track (1); Rhode Island's most important problem (1); shopping mall in Providence (3); O.J. Simpson (2); political party (2).

Rhode Island Poll: Local Politics/O.J. Simpson [United States - Jul, 1994]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USRI1994-94007] — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:51:06 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Center for Public Policy, Brown University, July 10-14, 1994. Sample: United States -- Likely voters in Rhode Island (n=602). Topics covered include: Vote given specific candidates and positions (12); probability of participating in Democratic primary (1); Rhode Island economy (3); personal financial situation (2); business conditions (1); good time to buy (1); Bill Clinton job performance (1); Chafee job performance (1); Pell job performance (1); Sundlun job performance (1); Rhode Island on right track (1); Rhode Island's most important problem (1); gambling in Providence (1); General Public Assistance reduction (1); restraining orders (3); knowledge of an abused person (2); O.J. Simpson (3).

Rhode Island Poll: Local Politics/Federal Government [United States - Feb, 1995]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USRI1995-95002] — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:50:17 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Center for Public Policy, Brown University, February 21-25, 1994. Sample: United States -- Registered voters in Rhode Island (n=422). Topics covered include: Rhode Island economy (3); personal financial situation (2); business conditions (1); good time to buy (1); Bill Clinton job performance (1); Pell job performance (1); Chafee job performance (1); Patrick Kennedy job performance (1); Reed job performance (1); Gingrich job performance (1); Almond job performance (1); Weygand job performance (1); Pine job performance (1); Langevin job performance (1); Mayer job performance (1); Rhode Island on right track (1); Rhode Island's most important problem (1); commissions on public policy (4); satisfaction with services (3); roles of federal government (8); freedom in spending federal grant money (14).

Rhode Island Poll: Politics/Business/Budget Deficit [United States - Jun, 1995]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USRI1995-95006] — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:48:54 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Center for Public Policy, Brown University, June 18-21, 1994. Sample: United States -- Registered voters in Rhode Island (n=426). Topics covered include: Rhode Island economy (3); personal financial situation (2); business conditions (1); good time to buy (1); Clinton job performance (1); Pell job performance (1); Chafee job performance (1); Patrick Kennedy job performance (1); Reed job performance (1); Almond job performance (1); Mayer job performance (1); Rhode Island on right track (1); ability to achieve American Dream (1); confidence in institutions (4); business influence in Rhode Island government (1); union influence in Rhode Island government (1); elimination of state budget deficit (8); political party (1).

Angus Reid Group Poll: Angus Reid Report--Volume 12, Number 1 [Canada - Aug, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [CNAREID1997-9701] — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:36:08 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by The Angus Reid Group, August, 1996-January, 1997. Sample: Canada -- National adult (n=1519). Topics covered include: Most important problem in Canada (2); economy (6); economy of province (4); consumerism (8); business contributions to Canada (1); trade mission (1); job satisfaction rating (5); start your own business (6); television advertising (4); television watching habits (3); Canada's health care system (7); change in health-care in ten years (1); salary cap for doctors (2); encourage children to go into medicine (1); private health-care expenses (1); gun control (1); gun ownership (2); political party (6); government job performance (8); political party job performance (4); Prime Minister Jean Chretien job performance (3); Brian Mulrooney (1); future leisure time (1); achievements in the 21st century (2); most important in 21st century (1); new year's resolutions (4).

National Survey of Higher Education, Graduate Student Sample [United States - Mar, 1969]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USMISCHED1969-CARN-GRAD] — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:13:40 EST

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Survey by The Carnegie Commission on the Future of Higher Education. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Survey Research Center, University of California, Berkeley & the Office of Research of the American Council on Education, March 19-June 31, 1969 (approx. dates). Sample: United States -- Graduate students from 158 colleges and universities in the United States. (n=32963). Topics covered include: Degrees held (12); expected time for degree awarded (1); employment after school (1); time of entry (1); student enrollment (1); attending college/university (1); institutions attended (69); degree of enrollment (1); fields of study (71); opinion of institution (1); standards for admission (1); opinion of certain statements (12); subscribing to academic/professional journals (1); academic/professional involvement (3); scholarly research (1); specialization within field (1); rating among graduate students (1); describing department (9); agreement with certain statements (39); extent of agreement (34); bored in class (1): interruptions to work (7); meeting informally (5); social interaction (1); professors (3); standing as a Graduate student (1); attention paid to certain things (5); academic training (1); choosing a field (2); quitting graduate school (1); grade point average (1); member of fraternity/sorority (1); grounding in undergraduate (8); satisfaction with undergraduate education (7); undergraduate role in decision making (5); graduate role in decision making (5); student protests/demonstrations (3); employment (1); union membership (1); strike participation (3); radical student activism (1); hours denoted to certain tasks (4); occupational engagement (17); academic career (1); VISTA and Peace Corps participation (1); interest in teaching vs. research (1); income (1); adequate finances (1); expenses (1); source of income (10); interest in politics (1); political idealism (2); voter participation (3); religion (2); childhood residence (1); state residency (1); time not enrolled as student (1); familial education (3); father's occupation (1); characterizing parents (7); contact with parents (1).

NSF Poll # 2006-SCIENCE: Trend Dataset--Surveys of Public Understanding of Science and Technology [United States - Jan, 1979]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USNSF2006-SCIENCE] — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:24:39 EST

Survey by National Science Foundation (NSF). Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Jon D. Miller and Linda Kimmel, Northwestern University (1979-1999), ORC Macro (2001) and NORC, the General Social Survey (2006), 1979-2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=23906). Topics covered include: Degree (3); high school courses (4); college science (1); majors (21); employment (1); occupation (10); sponsoring science/technology (1); home computer/usage (2); web television (1); network service subscription (1); email address (2); Internet usage (5); getting information on web (1); understanding computer software (1); computers/factory automation creating jobs (1); science/technology making work interesting (1); interest in certain issues (6); informed about certain issues (6); scientific study (2); understanding DNA (3); game show questions (13); testing blood pressure drugs (2); genetic inheritance (4); evolution (1); Big Bang (1); feelings about certain statements (9); unidentified flying objects or UFOs (1); conducting research for intelligent beings (1); astrology and horoscopes (2); power of scientific researchers (1); benefits of scientific research (1); science and technology affecting standard of living (1); federal government supporting scientific research (1); spending on problems (6); contacting officials and legislators (19); child scientist (2); science-related career (1); statements about scientists (9); cable/television service (3); interest in news events (1); source of information (2); visits to educational institutions (9); radio listening (1); reports and news shows (1); science/nature television shows (18); watching television (1); news reports (5); events in news (1); sources of information on science and technology (1); reading magazines (30); research on animals (4).

Canadian Gallup Poll: Politics/Business [Canada - Sep, 1979]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [CNCIPO1979-429A] — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:02:22 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Canadian Institute of Public Opinion (Gallup), September, 1979. Sample: Canada -- National adult (n=1031). Topics covered include: Federal election vote intent (1); past federal elections vote (1); workers' participation in running a company (2); income tax deductions (2); gun law (1); 'mercy killing' by doctors (1); plans to continue education (1); privatizing PetroCanada (3); personal satisfaction (3); satisfaction with the direction Canada is going (1).

Angus Reid Poll: Computers [Canada - Sep, 1994]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [CNAREID1994-94009] — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:51:39 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by The Angus Reid Group, September 26-October 1, 1994. Sample: Canada -- National adult (n=1504). Topics covered include: The deficit (2); Jean Chretien performance (1); Preson Manning job performance (1); federal Liberal government (1); the bloc Quebecois (1); the Reform Party (1); gays (3); gays in the workplace (7); information highway (6); home computers (2); modems (2); gun control laws (1).

Angus Reid Poll: Gun Control/Election [Canada - Sep, 1993]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [CNAREID1993-93009A] — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:16:45 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by The Angus Reid Group, September 15-16, 1993. Sample: Canada -- National adult (n=1509). Topics covered include: Job creation strategy (1); job loss (3); peace between Israel and the PLO (1); gun control (4); guns owned personally (5); Quebec separation (1).

Angus Reid Report: Volume 10, Number 3 [Canada - Jan, 1995]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [CNAREID1995-9503] — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:01:31 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by The Angus Reid Group, January, 1995-May, 1995. Sample: Canada -- National adult (n=1503). Topics covered include: Most important issue (1); economy (3); personal finances (1); running own business (3); interest in new products (18); Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (9); gun control legislation (4); gun ownership (2); economic association between an independent Quebec and Canada (8); direction of country while led by the federal Liberal government (1); National Hockey League (4).

Gallup Canada Poll # 1999-10: Charity/Gun Control [Canada - Oct, 1999]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [CNCIPO1999-10] — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:35:08 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Gallup Canada, Inc., October 18-22, 1999. Sample: Canada -- National adult (n=1007). Topics covered include: Federal election (2); Jean Chretien job performance (1); volunteer activities (5); charitable donations (1); reasons to save money (3); Halloween (3); laws regarding firearms (2); gun ownership (2); requirements for gun ownership (5).

Data Analysis C.A. Poll: Economic Situation of Venezuela and Social Protest of February 1989 [Venezuela - Jan, 1989]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [VZLADBUSB1989-DA08] — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:31:24 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Data Analysis C.A. (acquired through the Universidad Simon Bolivar Latin American Data Bank), 1989. Sample: Venezuela -- Adult residents of Metropolitan Caracas--16 years old and over (n=400). Not a random sample. Sample based on age and gender quotas. Topics covered include: Knowledge about government economic policies (3); agreement with economic policies (1); knowledge about specific economic measures (9); reasons for the 02/27/89 protest (2); justification of the protest (3); responsibility of causing the protest (6); inflation and protests (2); personal involvement in the protests (1); public figures' involvement in protests (5); solutions to the country's crisis (2); willingness to sacrifice to solve the crisis (1).

Data Analysis C.A. Poll: Image of Political Leaders & the Government [Venezuela - Nov, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [VZLADBUSB1988-DA07] — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:17:02 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Data Analysis C.A. (acquired through the Universidad Simon Bolivar Latin American Data Bank), November 1-7, 1988. Sample: Venezuela -- Adult residents of Metropolitan Caracas--17 years old and over (n=400). Topics covered include: Country's main problem (1); government job performance (2); retrospective personal situation (1); voting intentions (7); evaluation of political figures (12); party sympathy (3); party identification (2); political interest (2); talking about politics with other people (1); interest in electoral outcomes (1).

Data Analysis C.A. Poll: General Information Survey [Venezuela - Aug, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [VZLADBUSB1988-DA06] — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:59:32 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Data Analysis C.A. (acquired through the Universidad Simon Bolivar Latin American Data Bank), August 27-September 5,1988. Sample: Venezuela -- Adult residents of Metropolitan Caracas--17 years old and over (n=400). Topics covered include: Most important problem facing the country (2); government job performance (2); retrospective personal situation (1); future personal situation (1); interest in electoral campaigns (1); knowledge of presidential candidates (4); voting intentions (6); trust in presidential candidates (3); awareness of political propaganda (2); dispute between Pinerua and Ibanez(4); knowledge about external debt (4); political identification (2); talking about politics with other people (1); interest in electoral outcomes (1).

Data Analysis C.A. Poll: General Information Survey [Venezuela - May, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [VZLADBUSB1988-DA05] — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:17:48 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Data Analysis C.A. (acquired through the Universidad Simon Bolivar Latin American Data Bank), May 27-June 6, 1988. Sample: Venezuela -- Adult residents of Metropolitan Caracas--17 years old and over (n=400). Topics covered include: Most important problem facing the country (2); government job performance (2); retrospective personal situation (1); future personal situation (1); voting intentions (2); improvement of the country with a new government (1); democracy and high costs of life (1); democracy and unemployment (1); voting intentions in presidential elections (1); mandatory voting (1); political involvement in the campaigns (6); political campaign and benefits for the country (1); presidential candidate capable of solving country's problems (1); political participation in the community (5); political corruption (3); accountability (2); responsibility of the problems in the country (1); interest in electoral outcome (1); talking about politics with other people (1); political party identification (2); group membership (5); democracy vs dictatorship preferences (2); expenditures and democratic governments (1); rating of the country (1); knowledge about presidential candidate's wives (5).

Data Analysis C.A. Poll: Current Issues and The Venezuelan Election, March, 1988 [Venezuela - Mar, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [VZLADBUSB1988-DA04] — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:39:45 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Data Analysis C.A. (acquired through the Universidad Simon Bolivar Latin American Data Bank), March, 1988. Sample: Venezuela -- Adult residents of the State of Miranda--17 years old and over (n=450). Topics covered include: Most important problem facing the country (3); government job performance (2); retrospective personal situation (1); crisis situation (2); democracy and high costs of life (1); democracy and unemployment (1); preference between solving unemployment or inflation (1); knowledge about female public leaders (13); president's marriage (2); talking about politics with other people (1); voting intentions (3).

Data Analysis C.A. Poll: Current Issues and The Venezuelan Election, February, 1988 [Venezuela - Feb, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [VZLADBUSB1988-DA03] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:52:41 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Data Analysis C.A. (acquired through the Universidad Simon Bolivar Latin American Data Bank), February 2-8, 1988. Sample: Venezuela -- Adult residents of Metropolitan Caracas--17 years old and over (n=400). Topics covered include: Most important problem facing the country (3); government job performance (1); retrospective personal situation (1); interest in electoral outcome (1); voting intentions (3); knowledge about the nicknames of the presidential candidates (2); talking about politics with other people (1); interest in newspaper sections (2); importance of elections in a democracy (3); electoral campaign benefits (1); improvement of the country with a new government (1); presidential candidates and state of the country (1); presidential candidates and support to sports (1); best presidential candidate to govern (2); trust in presidential candidates (1); knowledge about a proposition to held governors elections and not appointments by the president (6); knowledge about the state reform (9); political sympathy (1); sports practice (1). Country's main problems(1); interest in electoral campaign(1); concern over the outcome of the election(1); voting intentions (3); candidates evaluation(9); expectations on the next government(1); state reform(12); interest in politics(1); partisanship(2); interest in sports(2); government's performance(1).

Washington Post Poll: U.S. Role in Foreign Affairs [United States - Mar, 1991]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1991-911G] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:37:16 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, March 15-19, 1991. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1015). Topics covered include: United States' role in world affairs (2); United Nations (2); use of U.S. troops (10).

ABC News Poll: Manners [United States - May, 1999]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USABC1999-791] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:37:00 EST

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Survey by ABC News. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by TNS Intersearch, May 5-9, 1999. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1010). Topics covered include: Manners (11): children's television programs (1)

Economic Themes Series: July 1993 [Venezuela - Jul, 1993]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [VZC211993-E932] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:36:41 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Consultores 21, July 18-30, 1993. Sample: Venezuela -- Adult residents of cities with a population of 20,000 inhabitants or more (n=1500). Topics covered include: Recognize Venezuelan political leaders (12); national problems (4); economic situation (6); former president Carlos Ranion J. Velazpuez (1); policy issues and presidential candidates (11); employment (6); family finances (9); prices (1); voting intentions in presidential election (3); former president Rafael Caldera's exclusion from political party COPEI (3); political ideology (2); main actions for interim President Ranion J. Velazpuez (15).

Washington Post Poll: Washington, DC Politics [United States - Jan, 1992]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1992-4281] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:36:18 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, January 30-February 2, 1992. Sample: United States -- Adult residents of District of Columbia (n=804). Topics covered include: Quality of life for D.C. residents (1); interest in D.C. public affairs (1); trust in the D.C. government (2); efficiency of D.C. government (1); impression of public figures (8); Mayor Kelly job performance (2); D.C. council and personal council member job performance (2); rating the mayor's job performance on certain issues (12); relationship between the mayor and the D.C. council (2).

Washington Post Poll: Voters '94 Poll - Virginia [United States - Jan, 1994]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1994-5094] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:35:50 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, January 30-February 3, 1994. Sample: United States -- Adult residents of Virginia (n=999). Topics covered include: Virginia government affairs (8); gubernatorial trial heat (9); favorability ratings of candidates (10); Robb's performance (8); crime (25).

Romer & Associates: Survey 32, October 1995 [Argentina - Oct, 1995]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARROMER1995-TOP032] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:34:38 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Estudio Graciela C. Romer Y Asociados, October, 1995. Sample: Argentina -- National Adults (n=1811). Topics covered include: President job performance (8); members of the government job performance (10); main national problems (4); government job performance on several issues (9); economic situation(4); economic plan (7); vote in past elections (2); voting intentions (3); financing of political parties (1); parties (1); electoral system (1); electoral fraud (6); political solutions in a national crisis situation (1); positioning of the voters (3); confidence in institutions (9); likelihood of social unrest (2); dispute between minister Domingo Cavallo and President Menem (2); economic model (9); hyperinflation (1); strikes (1); negotiations with Great Britain on Malvina Islands' oil (2); corruption (18); economic potential of Latin American countries (3); inter-American relations (3); evaluation of political leaders (17); Federal Capital elections (9).

Pew Research Center: March 2009 Political Survey [United States - Mar, 2009]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USPEW2009-03POL] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:33:36 EST

Survey by Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International, March 9-12, 2009. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1308). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use SAMPLE in column 27, where 1=landline and 2=cellular. There are 2 forms for this study located in column 41. Form 1=1; Form 1=2. There are 4 forms for this study located in column 42. Form A1=1, Form A2=2, Form B1=3 and Form B2=4. Topics covered include: Barack Obama job performance (1); Congressional Republicans (1); Congressional Democrats (1); Barack Obama (6); Republican party (1); Rush Limbaugh (1); size of government (2); free market economy (1); economic conditions (3); financial situation (1); material luxuries (8); Obama's economic plans (9); issues (4); stem cell research (2); health care system (1); economic stimulus plan (5); opinion of government bailout (4); investing in stock market (1); home buying (1).

MANSILLA Study: Pre-Election Study, March, 1995 [Argentina - Mar, 1995]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARMANSILLA1995-NAC395] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:33:09 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Mansilla, Delich & Assoc. (Argentina), March, 1995. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents of Federal Capital, Greater Buenos Aires, Rosario, Mendoza, Santa Fe, Cordoba, Tucuman, Neuquen, and Resistencia (n=1644). Topics covered include: Presidential job performance (1); political leaders job performance (21); members of the government performance (8); past voting behavior (3); presidential candidates' priorities and attributes (22); voting intentions (1); indecision and vote (2); knowledge about runoff election (4); outcome in presidential elections (1); party sympathy (1); President's family and marital relationships(6); governor job performance (6).

MANSILLA Study: November, 1994--Government/Elections [Argentina - Nov, 1994]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARMANSILLA1994-CAP1194] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:32:45 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Mansilla, Delich & Assoc. (Argentina), November, 1994. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents of the Capital Federal of Buenos Aires (n=250). Topics covered include: Opinion about presidential image (1); opinion about the members of the government (9); government job performance (1); government job performance by policies (7); opinion about mayor's image (1); voting intentions in mayor's election (1); opinion about political leader's image (13); vice-president preferences (1); voting intentions in presidential elections (2); stability and elections (4).

MANSILLA Study: March, 1994--Politics [Argentina - Mar, 1994]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARMANSILLA1994-SL394-2] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:31:34 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Mansilla, Delich & Assoc. (Argentina), March, 1994. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents of San Luis and Villa Mercedes (n=700). Topics covered include: Presidential job performance (1); past voting behavior (1); ; Olivos' pact (1); opinion about public figures (9); voting intentions(2).

MANSILLA Study: March, 1994--Politics [Argentina - Mar, 1994]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARMANSILLA1994-SL394-1] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:31:11 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Mansilla, Delich & Assoc. (Argentina), March, 1994. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents of San Luis and Villa Mercedes (n=800). Topics covered include: Presidential job performance (1); past voting behavior (1); ; Olivos' pact (1); opinion about public figures (9); voting intentions (2).

MANSILLA Study: August, 1993--Politics and Politicians/Elections [Argentina - Aug, 1993]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARMANSILLA1993-SL893] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:30:50 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Mansilla, Delich & Assoc. (Argentina), August, 1993. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents of San Luis and Pedernera (n=800). Topics covered include: Most important problem in the country (1); president job performance (3); voting intentions (5); opinion about leaders' image (21); opinion about public figures (16); candidates list voting intentions (4); opinion about political parties (1); political propaganda (1); political campaigns (3); past voting behavior (4); knowledge about constitutional reform (1); presidential reelection (1); political party membership (10).

MANSILLA Study: May, 1993--Elections/Airlines [Argentina - May, 1993]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARMANSILLA1993-CGB593] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:30:31 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Mansilla, Delich & Assoc. (Argentina), May, 1993. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents of Capital City and Greater Buenos Aires Area (n=600). Topics covered include: Most important problems(3); presidential job performance (2); economic plan (2); mayor's job performance (2); knowledge about constitutional reform (2); presidential reelection (4); popular referendum (1); government comparison (1); voting intentions in presidential elections (2); opinion about political leaders (24); voting intentions in legislative elections (5); opinion about candidates (21); characteristics of legislative candidates (23); past voting behavior (2); future personal situation (1); future situation of the country (1); external threats (10); state intelligence agency (FFAA) (3); image of national airlines (1); privatization of national airlines (1); media usage (5); political party membership (2).

MANSILLA Study: April, 1992--Oil Companies [Argentina - Apr, 1992]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARMANSILLA1992-YPFLID] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:29:55 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Mansilla, Delich & Assoc. (Argentina), April 1992. Sample: Argentina -- Opinion Leaders in the media, politics and business (n=120). Topics covered include: Opinion about oil companies (8); evaluation of oil companies (13); company leader in the economy (4); characteristics of the oil companies (12); knowledge about YPF (2); privatization of YPF (15); YPF and stock market (2); privatizations (4); oil companies' propaganda (4); oil companies' sound bites (6); oil companies and economic growth (1).

EQUAS Poll: LI054--Politics/Election [Argentina - Jun, 1992]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [AREQUAS1992-LI054] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:29:10 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by EQUAS, June, 1992. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents of Buenos Aires, Argentina (n=307). Topics covered include: Past voting behavior (3); voting intentions (2); reasons for voting (2); voters' principal goals (2); presidential job performance and Cavallo job performance (1); agreement with constitutional reform (2); presidential reelection (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Post-Election [United States - Nov, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-11US1] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:28:47 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, November 10-12, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1002). Topics covered include: Congressional election (1); Democratic congress (3); George W. Bush and Democratic congress (1); important issues (1); Bush's blame for Republican losses (1); filling out polls (2).

German Marshall Fund Poll: TransAtlantic Trends: Immigration Survey [Multi-Country - Aug, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [MCMISC2008-IMM] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:28:25 EST

Survey by The German Marshall Fund of the United States. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Taylor Nelson Sofres, August 29-September 28, 2008. Sample: Multi-Country -- Adult residents of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States (n=7002). 1000 respondents were interviewed in each country (except 1001 in France and Germany) Topics covered include: Discussing political matters (2); problem of immigration (2); legality of immigrants (3); importance of immigrant qualities (5); temporary admittance of immigrants (2); opinion on immigration policies (10); immigration (5); managing immigration (2); national identity (6); statements about immigrants (12); immigrants' role in society and living abroad (7); political sympathies (3); voter intentions (6); candidate preference (3); candidates on immigration (1).

Gallup News Service Poll: Social Series--Governance [United States - Aug, 2009]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOGNS2009-15] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:28:00 EST

Methodology: Conducted by Gallup Organization, August 31-September 2, 2009. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1026). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use TYPE in column 117, where 1=landline and 2=cellular. There are 4 forms for this study: Located in column 37, Form A=1; Form B=2. Located in column 36, Form C=1; Form D=2. Topics covered include: Barack Obama job performance (1); Congressional job performance (1); Supreme Court job performance (1); direction of country (1); important problems (1); political party handling problems (1); job market (1); Afghanistan (1); health care reform bill (2); investigation of Bush Administration's use of harsh interrogation techniques (1).

USA Today/Gallup Poll: July Wave 2 [United States - Jul, 2009]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOUSA2009-13] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:27:31 EST

Survey by USA Today. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, July 17-19, 2009. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1006). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use TYPE in column 117, where 1=landline and 2=cellular. There are 4 forms for this study: Located in column 37, Form A=1; Form B=2. Located in column 36, Form C=1; Form D=2. Topics covered include: Barack Obama job performance (2); Joe Biden job performance (1); Sonya Sotomayor (1); Barack Obama handling issues (8); characteristics/qualities of Barack Obama (4); Obama policies (1); progressing in changing Washington (1); government civility (1); idealism (1); government spending (1); government expansion (3); Obama facing problems (2); abortion (3); economic recovery (1); blame for economic problems (2); Obama's economic stimulus plan (4).

USA Today/Gallup Poll: September Wave 1 [United States - Sep, 2009]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOUSA2009-16] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:26:53 EST

Survey by USA Today. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, September 11-13, 2009. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1030). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use TYPE in column 117, where 1=landline and 2=cellular. There are 4 forms for this study: Located in column 37, Form A=1; Form B=2. Located in column 36, Form C=1; Form D=2. Topics covered include: Barack Obama job performance (1); Barack Obama handling issues (8); qualities/characteristics of Barack Obama (7); parties in congress (2); Obama proposals (2); cooperation within government (3); Obama fixing problems (2); economic recession (5); health care (7); health insurance coverage (2); medical care received (5); health care bill passed (8); Obama's health care plan (2); expanding health insurance coverage (4); Joe Wilson (4); paying for major rescue efforts (1); health insurance coverage (1).

Time Magazine/Abt SRBI Poll: Wall Street [United States - Oct, 2009]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USSRBI2009-4857] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:24:21 EST

Survey by Time Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Abt SRBI, Inc. (Schulman, Ronca, & Bucuvalas, Inc.), October 26-27, 2009. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1003). This study contains limited interviews with cell phone respondents. Use VERS in column 117, where 1=landline and 2=cellular. Topics covered include: Economic conditions (2); personal economic condition (1); effect of economic downturn (1); following problems on Wall Street (1); rating peoples/institutions on handling economy (7); government aiding financial institutions (5); government helping people like self (1); another financial crisis (1): government regulation (1); executive pay/bonuses (5); government allowing bank failure (2).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Military Draft [United States - Jun, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-06US2] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:21:31 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, June 20-22, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Encouraging military enlistment (2); reinstatement of military draft (4); war in Iraq (3); troops in Iraq (3).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Weather [United States - Jun, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-06US1] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:19:24 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, June 6-8, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (10); Congressional job approval (2); weather forecasts (3); source of weather forecast (6); past winter weather (1); past summer weather (1); air conditioning (2).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Judicial Appointments/Travel [United States - May, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-05US2] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:16:46 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, May 17-29, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1028). Topics covered include: Vacationing (3); longest trip destination (2); gas prices affecting travel plans (1); travel accommodations (2); ideology of federal judges (2); Supreme Court justice nominations (1); Senate approving judicial nominees (1); decisions of judges (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Economy [United States - May, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-05US1] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:13:44 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, May 2-4, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (10); Congressional job performance (2); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); making purchases (2); job security (3); investing (1); Social Security (3).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Taxes [United States - Apr, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-04US2] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:11:34 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, April 4-6, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (10); Congressional job performance (2); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); making purchases (2); job security (3); investing (1); Federal Tax system (3); filing income taxes (4).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Baseball/Pope [United States - Apr, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-04US1] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:09:00 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, April 1-3, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Baseball fan (1); problems in Major League Baseball (1); use of steroids/performance-enhancing drugs in baseball (3); Congressional involvement in Major League Baseball (1); expanding playoffs (3); watching baseball (1); Pope John Paul II (1); actions of next pope (7).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Nuclear Weapons [United States - Mar, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-03US2] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:06:45 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, March 21-23, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Worries (5); nuclear terrorist attack (1); country attacking with nuclear weapons (1); opinion of nuclear possession (1); use of atomic bomb in 1945 (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Economy [United States - Mar, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-03US1] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:04:11 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, March 7-9, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (10); Congressional job performance (2); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); making purchases (2); job security (3); investing (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Social Security/Church State [United States - Feb, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-02US3] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:01:50 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, February 22-24, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: George W. Bush handling Social Security (2); parties handling of Social Security (1); preparing for retirement (2); age of retirement (1); plans after retirement (2); retirement accounts/plans (3); investing Social Security taxes (4); solving problems facing Social Security (5); displaying Ten Commandments on government property (1); division of church and state (2).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Homelessness [United States - Feb, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-02US2] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:59:06 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, February 11-13, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Homelessness (1); responsibility for homelessness (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Economy/Iraq [United States - Feb, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-02US1] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:56:47 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, February 7-9, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (2); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); making purchases (2); job security (3); investing (1); Democracy in Iraq (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Pre-Inauguration Study [United States - Jan, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-01US2] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:51:16 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, January 10-12, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Feelings about George W. Bush second term (4); high priority issue (1); Democracy in Iraq (1); foreign relations (1); describing George W. Bush (6); financial situation (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Economy/Tsunami Relief [United States - Jan, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-01US1] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:47:50 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, January 3-5, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (2); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); making purchases (2); job security (3); investing (1); donating to tsunami victims (4).

Pew Research Center: 1987-2009 Values Merger File [United States - May, 1987]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USPEW2009-VALMER] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:38:43 EST

Survey by Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International, May, 1987-April, 2009. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=32570). 32,570=combined sample size; See questionnaire for individual survey sample sizes and interview dates. Topics covered include: Agree/disagree with value statements including the following topics: government (19); life and society (5); work ethics (3); business (6); terrorism (2); environment (2); patriotism (1); race (4); immigration (2); foreign relations (6); military strength (2); nuclear war (1); gender equality (3); criminal justice system (1); taxes (1); religion (5); education (2); pornography (2); freedom of speech (1); search warrants (1); children (1); AIDS (1); family values (1); ethics (1); labor unions (2); money (3); voting rights (4); science and technology (2); abortion (1); news media (1); communism (4).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Immigration/Impatience/Waiting [United States - May, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-03US4] — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:40:03 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, March 28-30, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1003). Topics covered include: Immigrants (1); illegal immigrants contributing to society (1); criminal offense of illegal entrance into United States (1); fence between Mexico and United States (1): waiting in line (1); situations causing loss of patience (11); impatience leading to rudeness (1); cause of long waits (1); wait leading to loss of patience (2); listening to certain things while on hold (5); refusing to return because of wait (1).

Pew Research Center: April 2009 General Public Science Survey [United States - May, 2009]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USPEW2009-05SCI] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:41:31 EST

Survey by Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International, April 28-May 12, 2009. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=2001). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use SAMPLE in column 13, where 1=landline and 2=cellular. There are two variables that indicate forms in this study. The variable for two-way form split is located in column 27: Form 1=1, Form 2=2. The variable for four-way form split is located in column 28: Form A1=1, Form A2=2, Form B1=3, Form B2=4. Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); keeping up with news (1); professions contributing to society (10); American achievements (1); America vs. industrialized countries (6); keeping up with science (1); watching science channels (1); visiting science web sites (1); reading science magazines (1); effect of science (6); science vs. Religion (3); testing medicines and medical treatments (1); pay-off of government investments (3); areas of research (4); evolution (3); global warming (3); cause of global warming (1); opinion on certain actions (3); childhood diseases (1); scientists involvement in political issues (2); scientific findings vs. Bush administration (3); stem cells (1); drugs preventing heart attacks (1); discoveries on Mars (1); gas increasing atmospheric temperatures (1).

USA Today/Gallup Poll: May Wave 1 [United States - May, 2009]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOUSA2009-10] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:23:02 EST

Survey by USA Today. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, May 29-31, 2009. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1015). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use TYPE in column 117, where 1=landline and 2=cellular. There are 4 forms for this study: Located in column 37, Form A=1; Form B=2. Located in column 36, Form C=1; Form D=2. Topics covered include: Barack Obama job performance (1); Barack Obama handling issues (7); impressions of political parties (2); representatives of political parties (3); rate of certain issues (5); financial situation (2); affect of inflation (1); aspects of American life (5); opinion of people in news (6); Republican Party succeeding in future elections (1); Sonia Sotomayor as court nominee (4); Guantanamo Bay (5); Arab/Israeli issues (2); Muslim countries (3); Muslim/American relations (2); Jon and Kate Gosselin reality show (7).

Gallup News Service Poll: Social Series--Work and Education [United States - Aug, 2009]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOGNS2009-14] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:00:08 EST

Methodology: Conducted by Gallup Organization, August 6-9, 2009. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1010). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use TYPE in column 117, where 1=landline and 2=cellular. There are 4 forms for this study: Located in column 37, Form A=1; Form B=2. Located in column 36, Form C=1; Form D=2. Topics covered include: Barack Obama job performance (1); Congressional job performance (1); important problems (1); economic outlook (1); federal income taxes (1); job market (1); Barack Obama handling certain issues (4); economic stimulus plan (6); second economic stimulus plan (1); sports fan (1); Pete Rose gambling (2); health care reform (1).

Gallup News Service Poll: July Wave 1 [United States - Jul, 2009]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOGNS2009-12] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:55:44 EST

Methodology: Conducted by Gallup Organization, July 10-12, 2009. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1018). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use TYPE in column 117, where 1=landline and 2=cellular. There are 4 forms for this study: Located in column 37, Form A=1; Form B=2. Located in column 36, Form C=1; Form D=2. Topics covered include: Barack Obama job performance (3); Congressional job performance (1); most important problems (1); job market (1); candidate preference (2); opinion of people in news (8); immigration (2); rating job performance (9); Sonia Sotomayor (2); Iraq (2); Afghanistan (2); recommending career (2); spending on NASA (2); handling money/spending habits (5); 2012 Republican candidate (1).

Gallup News Service Poll: June Wave 1 [United States - Jun, 2009]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOGNS2009-11] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:50:26 EST

Methodology: Conducted by Gallup Organization, June 14-17, 2009. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1011). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use TYPE in column 117, where 1=landline and 2=cellular. There are 4 forms for this study: Located in column 37, Form A=1; Form B=2. Located in column 36, Form C=1; Form D=2. Topics covered include: Barack Obama job performance (1); Congressional job performance (1); Supreme Court job performance (1); important problems (1); job market (1); financial problems (1); American institutions (16); party views (1); gas prices (4); smoking cigarettes (3); public policy toward smoking cigarettes (2); drinking alcohol (4); views on political issues (1).

Gallup News Service Poll: Social Series--Values and Beliefs [United States - May, 2009]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOGNS2009-09] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:46:20 EST

Methodology: Conducted by Gallup Organization, May 7-10, 2009. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1015). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use TYPE in column 117, where 1=landline and 2=cellular. There are 4 forms for this study: Located in column 37, Form A=1; Form B=2. Located in column 36, Form C=1; Form D=2. Topics covered include: Barack Obama job performance (1); Congressional job performance (1): important problems (1); social issues (1); economic issues (1); morality (2); job market (1); same-sex marriage (2); gays/lesbians in society (5); hate crimes (1); personal comfort with gays/lesbians (1); gay/lesbian relations (1); parties handling issues (7); Supreme Court nominee (4); religion (6).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Hurricane Katrina [United States - Sep, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-09US3] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:27:23 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, September 16-18, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Highest priorities (2); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (4); views on federal government (1); government handling issues (2); handling major disasters (1); relocation of Hurricane Katrina victims (1); concerns about Hurricane Katrina victims (4); government response to Hurricane Katrina affecting race relations (1); Congressional financial support for Hurricane Katrina (2); Congressional financial support for rebuilding Iraq (2); risk of living in certain areas (6); federal bankruptcy law (4); gas prices (4); increased prices (3); visiting New Orleans (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Hurricane Katrina/Price of Gas [United States - Sep, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-09US2] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:21:59 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, September 6-8, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1002). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (14); Congressional job performance (2); views on federal government (1); government handling major disasters (1); blame for Hurricane Katrina (5); feelings about Hurricane Katrina (7); donating money (7); rebuilding New Orleans (1); increased gas prices (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Government Reaction [United States - Aug, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-09US1] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:17:13 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, August 30-September 1, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=998). Topics covered include: Government handling economy (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Supreme Court Nominee/Look Ahead [United States - Aug, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-08US3] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:11:43 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, August 29-31, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: John Roberts job performance (2); highest priorities (1); George W. Bush handling issues (5); Congress handling issues (5).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Iraq/Rudeness [United States - Aug, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-08US2] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:04:56 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, August 22-24, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Rudeness of people (1); increased rudeness (4); encountering certain situations (7); personal actions (6); war in Iraq (8); keeping troops in Iraq (2); public opposition to war in Iraq (1); service in military (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Personal Characteristics [United States - Aug, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-08US1] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:54:03 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, August 1-3, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (10); Congressional job performance (2); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); major purchases (2); job security (3); investments (3); describing George W. Bush (6).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Supreme Court Nominee [United States - Jul, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-07US3] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:47:37 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, July 19-20, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=752). Topics covered include: John Roberts Jr. job performance (1); Senate electing John Roberts Jr. to Supreme Court (1); John Roberts Jr. position on abortion (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Terrorism [United States - Jul, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-07US2] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:42:33 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, July 11-13, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (10); Congressional job performance (2); victim of terrorism (2); inevitability of terrorist attack (3).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: World War II/Japan [United States - Jul, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-07KYOTO1] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:37:58 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, July 5-10, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Countries important to American economy (1); opinion of Japan (1); Japanese government (1); Japanese/American relations (1);Japan in United Nations security counsel (1); trade with Japan (1); another World War (1); American use of atomic weapons (3); justification in use of nuclear weapons (1); service in World War II (3); handling Iraq (1); North Korean threat (1); American military presence in Japan (1); personal happiness (1); favorite sport (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Drug Safety [United States - Dec, 2004]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2004-12US2] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:30:02 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, December 17-19, 2004. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1002). Topics covered include: Safety of prescription drugs (1); FDA ensuring prescription drug safety (1); taking prescription drugs (4); reassessing need for prescription drug (1); taking pain killers (3); buying prescription drugs from other countries (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Economy/Credit Cards [United States - Dec, 2004]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2004-12US1] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:21:46 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, December 6-8, 2004. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); state of economy (2); financial situation (2); making purchases (2); job security (3); investing (1); credit card usage/debt (15); personal debt (4); Democracy in Iraq (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Supreme Court [United States - Nov, 2004]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2004-11US2] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:11:18 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, November 19-21, 2004. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: William Rehnquist (1); power of Supreme Court (1); Supreme Court justice nominees and abortion (2); retirement age for Supreme Court justices (1); gay marriage (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Economy/Post-Election [United States - Nov, 2004]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2004-11US1] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:06:05 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, November 3-5, 2004. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); state of the economy (2); financial situation (2); making purchases (2); job security (3); investing (1); reaction to 2004 presidential election (7); accurate vote count (1); confidence in electoral system (1); priority for Bush (3); Iraq (1); Court Justice nominations (2).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Presidential Election [United States - Oct, 2004]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2004-10US3] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:58:50 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, October 22-24, 2004. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Accurate vote count (1); clear election winner (1); election results being challenged (1); 2000 Florida vote count (1); terrorist attack during election (1); armed police at voter location increasing vote turnout (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Presidential Election/Flu Shot [United States - Oct, 2004]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2004-10US2] — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:50:45 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, October 18-20, 2004. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1540). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); presidential preference (2); party controlling Congress (1); describing George W. Bush (1); issues affecting vote (1); candidates handling issues (3); Iraq (1); vote count (1); contact from campaigning candidates (3); television campaigns (2); flu vaccine (11).

German Marshall Fund/Compagnia di San Paolo Poll: 2008 TransAtlantic Trends Survey [Multi-Country - Jun, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [MCMISC2008-GMF] — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:06:15 EST

Survey by The German Marshall Fund of the United States and Compagnia di San Paolo di Torino, Italy. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Taylor Nelson Sofres, June 4-24, 2008. Sample: Multi-Country -- Adult residents of Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. (n=13302). 1000 respondents were interviewed in each country (except 1001 in France and the United Kingdom, 1016 in Slovakia, and 1004 in Spain) Topics covered include: American leadership (2); European Union leadership (2); American/European relations (5); opinions or people/institutions/people (12); George W. Bush job performance (1); opinion of candidates (2); candidates handling American/European relations (2); European/American priorities (2); defense spending (3); NATO (3); stabilizing Afghanistan (4); threat perceptions (6); dealing with international threats (2); concerns over Iran (1); concerns over Russia (5); actions concerning Russia (3); energy dependence (1); Turkey and European Union (2); Turkish values (1); Turkish cooperation (1); headscarves in Turkish university (1); democracy (2); economic vs. military power (1); necessity of war (1); political sympathies (3); voter intentions (13); travel to United States (2); travel to Europe (2); religion (4).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Infrastructure/Books [United States - Aug, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-08US123] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:14:42 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, August 6-8, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1003). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (30); war in Iraq (1); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); major purchases (2); job security (2); investments (3); condition of city services (6); bridges (2); reading books (29).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Congressional Election [United States - Aug, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-08US2] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:11:00 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, August 7-9, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); important problem (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (2); voter registration (1); Congressional vote (5); voter participation (7).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: September 11th Anniversary [United States - Aug, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-08US1] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:08:33 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, August 6-10, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult and Adult residents of New York, NY and Washington, DC (n=1805). There are two data files for this study; 1) National adult sample August 7-9, 2006 N=1001 and 2) Adult resident of New York (N=401) and Washington, DC (N=403) August 6-10, 2006. Topics covered include: Terrorism victim (2); natural disaster victim (1); visiting New York City and Washington DC (1); experiences in last few months (5); affect of September 11 (40); George W. Bush handling September 11 (2); George W. Bush handling Hurricane Katrina (2); parties protecting country (2); confidence in U.S. government to capture Osama bin Laden (1); government fighting terrorism (1); feelings about world affairs (5); Iraq war reducing terrorism (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Profanity [United States - Mar, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-03US3] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:00:18 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, March 20-22, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Encountering profanity (1); increased use of swear words (1); bothered by profanity (1); personal use of profanity (1); personal use of F-word (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Iraq [United States - Mar, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-03US2] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:57:42 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, March 6-8, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (10); Congressional job performance (2); parties in Congress (1); describing George W. Bush (6); Democracy in Iraq (1); civil war in Iraq (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Abortion [United States - Feb, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-03US1] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:55:13 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, February 28-March 2, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Personal stance on abortion (1); federal government handling abortion (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Post Katrina [United States - Feb, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-02US2] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:53:00 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, February 13-16, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Priority for government spending (1); recovering from Hurricane Katrina (1); government handling disaster (1); spending on Hurricane Katrina recovery (2); living at risk vs. government support (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Wire Taps [United States - Feb, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-02US1] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:50:39 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, February 6-8, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (10); Congressional job performance (2); parties handling congress (1); Bush administration monitoring general public (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Medicare Prescription Drug Program [United States - Jan, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-01US3] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:47:14 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, January 18-19, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Understanding Medicare prescription drug program (1); Medicare eligibility (1); family eligible for Medicare (1); Medicare enrollment (2); denial from Medicare (2); cost savings under prescription drug program (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Martin Luther King Day [United States - Jan, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-01US2] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:44:33 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, January 9-12, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1242). Topics covered include: Martin Luther King Day (2); racial equality (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Wire Taps [United States - Jan, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-01US1] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:41:13 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, January 3-5, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (10); Congressional job performance (2); parties handling Congress (1); Bush administration monitoring general public (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Gadgetry/Television/Iraq [United States - Dec, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-12US2] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:37:11 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, December 13-15, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1006). Topics covered include: Devices and services in home (11); using devices and services (11); cable and satellite dish services (3); Internet access (2); living without devices and services (13); spending on communications services (1); purchasing ringtones (1); purchasing devices and services (9); Iraq (16); tailored television channels (1); contents on television (2); interest in watching television on portable devices (1); purchasing television service from telephone company (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Corruption [United States - Dec, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-12US1] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:33:52 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, December 5-7, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1002). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (10); Congressional job performance (2); corruption (2); ethics of officials (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Current Events [United States - Nov, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-11US2] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:31:26 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, November 7-9, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (14); Congressional job performance (2); describing George W. Bush (6); ethical standards of Bush administration (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Presidential Approval/Current Events [United States - Oct, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-11US1] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:28:20 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, October 31-November 2, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1006). Topics covered include: George W. Bush job performance (74); George W. Bush job approval (74); George W. Bush job disapproval (74); George W. Bush job mixed feelings (74); Samuel Alito job performance (1); Senate electing Samuel Alito (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Southern Attitudes [United States - Oct, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-10US3] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:25:11 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, October 21-26, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=2003). Topics covered include: Southern race relations (1); southern identity (1); southern culture (1); southern courtesy (1); state of birth (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Federal Reserve [United States - Oct, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-10US2] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:22:38 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, October 24-26, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1003). Topics covered include: Rating economy (1); Alan Greenspan (1); responsibility for economy (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Current Events [United States - Oct, 2005]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2005-10US1] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:19:37 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, October 3-5, 2005. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (14); Congressional job performance (2); Harriet Miers job performance (1); Senate confirming Harriet Miers (1); federal spending on Hurricane Katrina recovery (2); government aided evacuation (1); evacuation plan (1); Congressional ethics (1).