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Roper Center for Public Opinion Research — Sat, 07 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 — Sat, 07 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.

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

Revised

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

Revised

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

Revised

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

Revised

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

Revised

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).

Image of Political Leaders & the Government [Venezuela - Nov, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [VZLADBUSB1988-DA07] — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:35:18 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Data Analysis C.A. (acquired through the Universidad Simon Bolivar Latin American Data Bank), November 1-7, 1988. Sample: Venezuela -- Adult population of Metropolitan Caracas (n=402). 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)

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

Revised

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: Gas Prices/Iraq [United States - May, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-05US1] — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:46:43 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, May 1-3, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Increased gas prices (2); result of energy prices (5); direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (10); Congressional job performance (2); Congressional election (1).

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).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Barry Bonds [United States - May, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-05US4] — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:47:02 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, May 29-31 and June 4-6, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=2000). Topics covered include: Baseball fan (1); Barry Bonds breaking records (1); Barry Bonds and steroid use (1); Barry Bonds in hall of fame (1); steroid use in professional baseball players (2); taking records seriously (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Lying [United States - Jun, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-06US3] — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:09:07 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, June 23-27, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Justifying lies (1); situations for lying (8); frequency of lying/cheating (1); lying personally (2).

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

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-06US2] — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:07:15 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, June 5-7, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1003). Topics covered include: Independent international committee (1); war in Iraq (1); Democracy in Iraq (1); military killing Iraqi civilians (3); direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (10); Congressional job performance (1); Congressional election (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Food Labeling/Packaging [United States - May, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-06US1] — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:04:28 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, May 30-June 1, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1003). Topics covered include: Checking nutrition labels (2); understanding nutritional labels (1); importance of nutrition content (1); trusting low fat/reduced fat (1); purchasing unhealthy foods (2).

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

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-05US2] — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:02:33 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, May 15-17, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: National parks increasing fees (1); development inside national parks (1); development outside national parks (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Bird Flu [United States - Apr, 2006]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-04US2] — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:58:05 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, April 18-20, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Bird flu (1); catching bird flu (1); winter flu vaccine (1); likelihood of catching bird flu (1); confidence in federal government (1); controlling outbreaks (5); preparing for bird flu (7).

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

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-04US1] — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:56:07 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, April 3-5, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1003). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); important problem (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (10); Congressional job performance (2); partisan Congressional preference (1); partisan opinions (2).

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

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-12US2] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:32:32 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, November 28-30, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: One dollar coins (1); dollar coin replacing dollar bill (1); dollar coin with dollar bill (1); elimination of penny (1); loose coins (1); paying for small purchases (1).

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

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-12US1] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:29:27 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, December 4-6, 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 (8); Congressional job performance (2).

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

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-11US2] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:26:19 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, November 13-15, 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 (8); Congressional job performance (2).

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

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-10US1] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:18:29 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, October 2-4, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1501). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); important problem (52); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (2); voter participation (10); voter interest (1); partisan preference for House of Representatives (3); Congressional vote (2); important issues (11); handling issues (10); Bush administration (1); Republican leadership (1); protecting country (1); corruption and scandal in Congress (1).

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

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-09US1] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:15:01 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, September 11-13, 2006. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1501). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (2); partisan preference for House of Representatives (3); Congressional vote (2); voter participation (5); voter interest (1); voter location (1); important issues (9); groups handling issues (3); opinion of congress (2); war on terrorism (1); war in Iraq (1).

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

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2006-07US1] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:11:44 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, July 10-12, 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 (8); Congressional job performance (2); voter registration (1); Congressional preference (5).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Iraq [United States - Sep, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-09US1] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:01:15 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, September 6-9, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1002). Topics covered include: War in Iraq (1); troops in Iraq (1); history judging Iraq (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Product Safety [United States - Aug, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-08US4] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:58:23 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, August 24-26, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1005). Topics covered include: Product safety (1); products made in China (2); safety of China made products (1); blame for Chinese products (5).

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

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-07US1] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:54:46 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, July 9-11, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1004). 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); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); major purchases (2); job security (3); investing (3); Democratic presidential preference (1); Republican presidential preference (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Presidential Election/Border Security/Disease [United States - Jun, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-06US1] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:50:50 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, June 4-6, 2007. 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); Democratic presidential preference (1); Republican presidential preference (1); reason for voting (57); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); major purchases (2); job security (3); investing (3); screening at the border (1); handling infectious diseases (1); important issues (12); trusting groups to handle issues (11).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Right To Die [United States - May, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-05US3] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:28:27 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, May 22-24, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Views on doctor aided death (1); prescriptions for fatal drugs (1); considering death in fatal illness (1); Jack Kevorkian (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Gas Prices/Travel [United States - May, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-05US2] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:21:20 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, May 15-17, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Price of gasoline (2); gasoline purchasing habits (1); increased energy prices (5); planning vacation (2); taking things on vacation (9).

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

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-05US1] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:16:57 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, May 7-9, 2007. 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); Nancy Pelosi job performance (2); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); major purchases (2); job security (3); investing (3).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Gun Control [United States - Apr, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-04US3] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:12:28 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, April 17-19, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=996). Topics covered include: Gun laws (2); gun violence (2); gun ownership (2); gun victims (1); killings at Virginia Tech (5).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Issues [United States - Apr, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-04US2] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:07:12 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, April 10-12, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); important problems (1); right direction (8); wrong direction (15); Robert Smith vs. William Devon (2); William Devon vs. Robin Smith (2); James Johnson vs. Albert Miller (4).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Iraq [United States - Apr, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-04US1] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:02:05 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, April 2-4, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); important problems (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (2); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); major purchases (2); job security (3); investing (3); Nancy Pelosi job performance (2); Democratic congress (1); solving problems (1); war in Iraq (4).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Presidential Election/Politics [United States - Mar, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-03US1] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:55:59 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, March 5-7, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); important problems (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (2); presidential qualities/characteristics (50); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); major purchases (2); job security (3); investment (3).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Military/Civilian Deaths in Iraq [United States - Feb, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-02US3] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:49:32 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, February 12-15, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1002). Topics covered include: Feelings about Iraq (7); troops to Iraq (2); war in Iraq (2); military casualties (4); civilian casualties (4); Congressional funding in Iraq (2); hearing about Iraq (1); Iraqi civilians (1); military vs. civilians (1); criticizing war in Iraq (1); military service (6); knowledge of those killed/wounded (6).

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

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-02US2] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:45:32 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, February 5-7, 2007. 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).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Cuba [United States - Jan, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-02US1] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:40:42 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, January 30-February 1, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Fidel Castro job performance (1); diplomatic relations with Cuba (1); trade embargo with Cuba (1); end of Castro regime (2); travel in Cuba (1).

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

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-01US1] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:34:46 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, January 8-10, 2007. 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 (8); Congressional job performance (2).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: TSA [United States - Dec, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-12US2] — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:26:29 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, December 17-19, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1004). Topics covered include: Opinion of certain organizations (14); safety of air travel (1); commercial air travel (2); likes and dislikes of air travel (63); airport security screeners (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Presidential Election/Iraq [United States - Dec, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-12US1] — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:24:27 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, December 3-5, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1009). Topics covered include: Directions of country (1); important problem (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (2); rating economy (1); economic outlook (1); financial situation (2); large purchases (2); job security (3); investment (3); Democratic presidential preference (12); Republican presidential preference (13); feelings about Iraq (7); American presence in Iraq (4).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Presidential Election/Television Commercials [United States - Nov, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-11US1] — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:21:41 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, November 5-7, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); important problems (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (2); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); major purchases (2); job security (2); investments (3); Democratic presidential candidates (12); Republican presidential candidates (12); television commercials (5); devices and services (5); watching television (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Teen Contraception [United States - Oct, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-10US3] — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:17:00 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, October 23-25, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1004). Topics covered include: Birth control in public schools (4); reducing pregnancies (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Ghosts/Halloween/Superstition [United States - Oct, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-10US2] — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:14:47 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, October 16-18, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1013). Topics covered include: Beliefs in supernatural (9); contact with supernatural (9); celebrating Halloween (6); Halloween safety (1); fearing Halloween vandalism (1); scary costumes (1); bad luck/jinxing (10); fan of certain sports (5).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Presidential Election/Politics [United States - Oct, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-10US1] — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:10:27 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, October 1-3, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1005). 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); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); major purchases (2); job security (3); investment (3); Democratic presidential preference (13); Republican presidential preference (13).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Justice System/OJ Simpson/Presidential Election [United States - Sep, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-09US3] — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:06:51 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, September 21-25, 2007. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1317). Topics covered include: Minority treatment (1); Democratic presidential preference (12); Republican presidential preference (12); representing Black interests (1); Barack Obama (2); O.J. Simpson (6); Democratic presidential preference (1); Republican presidential preference (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Presidential Election/Politics [United States - Sep, 2007]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2007-09US2] — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:01:58 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, September 10-12, 2007. 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); Democratic presidential preference (12); Republican presidential preference (12); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); major purchases (2); job security (3); investment (3).

CEOP Survey: Economy and Presidential Approval [Argentina - Jun, 1994]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARMISC1994-PE11-0694] — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:34:35 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Center for the Study of Public Opinion, University of Buenos Aires, June 30-July 12, 1994. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents of Federal Capital of Buenos Aires and 19 partidos (municipalities) of the Greater Buenos Aires--ages 20-67 years old (n=271). Topics covered include: Past personal economic situation (1); future personal economic situation (1); evaluation of business and companies (2); employment (2); purchase capacity of goods and currency (3); savings (1); current economic situation in the country (1); impact of the imports regime (1); economic plan (1); value of the dollar (1); future economic situation of the country (1); financial situation of Argentineans (2); presidential job performance (1); presidential reelection (1); political party identification (1); past voting behavior (1).

Romer & Associates: Survey 30, June 1995 [Argentina - Jun, 1995]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARROMER1995-TOP030] — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:11:57 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Estudio Graciela C. Romer Y Asociados, June, 1995. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents of the Federal Capital and greater Buenos Aires (n=504). Topics covered include: President job performance (3); polling firms knowledge (1); members of the government job performance (9); main national problems (4); government job performance on several issues (14); presidential approval (3); most important problem facing the country (4); government management of problems (15); economic situation of the country (1); future economic situation of the country (1); past personal economic situation (1); vote in past elections (10); voting intentions (2); the Radical party-Partido Radical (18); political group FREPASO (1); military governments (1); positioning of the voters (7); order and security (1); freedom and democracy (1); state intervention in the economy (6) freedom of speech (1); confidence in institutions (14); programs for women (3); risk of social conflicts (1) Higher Education Law (1); captain Artiz promotion (1); Social Security (1); budget deficit (1); constitutional reform (1); cabinet minister Domingo Cavallo (1); patents on medicines (1); likelihood of social unrest (1); party ID (1); political ideology (1); perspectives on the future (1); personal happiness (1); ); evaluation of political leaders (16); most trusted journalists (9); Federal Capital elections (45).

Romer & Associates: Election Issues [Argentina - Feb, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARROMER1996-TEL4] — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:58:17 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Estudio Graciela C. Romer Y Asociados, February 1996. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents in Buenos Aires, Argentina (n=776). Topics covered include: Past presidential vote (2); voting intention (4); change in voting intention (2); presidential candidates (2); interest in elections (1); improvement in Buenos Aires and mayor elections (2); opinion on different leaders (7).

Romer & Associates: Election Issues [Argentina - Jun, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARROMER1996-TEL7] — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:12:50 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Estudio Graciela C. Romer Y Asociados, June, 1996. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents in Buenos Aires, Argentina (n=1023). Topics covered include: Voting intention (5); knowledge about type of elections (1); importance of municipal election (1); presidential approval(1); change in voting intention (1); voting abstention (1); legislative elections (estatuyentes) vote (1); presidential elections vote (1); presidential approval (1); personal economic situation (1); future economic situation of the country (1); economic policy direction (1).

Minnesota Poll: Religion [United States - Jul, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USMINN1996-96008] — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:22:18 EST

Revised

Survey by The Star Tribune. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Market Solutions Group, July 30-August 11, 1996. Sample: United States -- Adult residents of Minnesota (n=1002). Topics covered include: Government helping needy (1); environment (1); women in work place (1); immigration (1); death penalty (1); gay and lesbian marriage (1); abortion (2); religion (20); religion and work (1); creationism vs. evolution (1); heaven and hell (2); Bible literally true (1); supernatural beliefs (8); believe G-D exists (1); attend religious services (4); read religious books (1); respondent and their parents religion (1) importance of religion (1); issues important in respondents religion (12); excommunication for Church (1); contributing to religious organizations (1).

Washington Post Poll: Political Contributions [United States - Jan, 1997]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1997-6413] — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:34:48 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, January 9-23, 1997. Sample: United States -- Adults who contributed money to a political cause (n=414). Topics covered include: Priorities for Congress and the President (3); campaign contributions (57).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Presidential Election [United States - Apr, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2008-04US1] — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:43:39 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, April 7-9, 2008. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1005). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); most important problem (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (2); rating economy (2); personal finances (2); making purchases (2); job security (1); saving money (1); employment (2); investments (1); owning property (1); presidential preference (1); Hillary Clinton vs. John McCain (2); Barack Obama vs. John McCain (2).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Border [United States - Mar, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2008-03US1] — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:40:23 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, March 3-5, 2008. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1013). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (2); border fence (2); state of the economy (2); personal finances (2); major purchases (2); job security (1); future investment (1); employment (2); investment (1); real estate (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Presidential Election [United States - Feb, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2008-02US3] — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:34:53 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, February 22-24, 2008. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1011). Topics covered include: Presidential preference (2); Hillary Clinton vs. John McCain (2); Barack Obama vs. John McCain (2); party officials nominating candidates (2).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Presidential Election [United States - Feb, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2008-02US2] — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:26:07 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, February 7-10, 2008. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1029). Topics covered include: Candidate preference (2); Hillary Clinton vs. John McCain (2); Barack Obama vs. John McCain (2).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Economy [United States - Feb, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2008-02US1] — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:23:42 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, February 4-6, 2008. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1006). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (2); rating economy (3); financial situation (2); major purchases (2); job security (3); investing (2); real estate (1); personal finances (1); worries (5); economic blames (6); economic concerns (3); fixing economic problems (4); rebate checks (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Presidential Election [United States - Jan, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2008-01US2] — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:15:33 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, January 15-17, 2008. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1010). Topics covered include: Democratic candidate preference (12); Republican candidate preference (13); reason to support candidate (65).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics [United States - Jan, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2008-01US1] — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:08:40 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, January 7-9, 2008. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1027). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); most important problem (1); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (2); economic conditions (2); financial situation (2); major purchases (2); job security (3); investments (3).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Olympics [United States - Aug, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2008-08US2] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:41:24 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, August 7-11, 2008. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Goals of Olympics (1); interest in summer Olympics (1); watching Olympic coverage (8); following specific sports (1); holding Olympics in China (1); use of steroids by Olympic athletes (1); describing Olympics (1); air quality in Beijing (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Presidential Election [United States - Jul, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2008-08US1] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:35:03 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, July 31-August 4, 2008. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1002). Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (1); George W. Bush handling issues (4); Congressional job performance (1); presidential preference (6); Congressional election (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Presidential Election/Food Safety [United States - Jul, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2008-07US1] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:28:37 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, July 10-14, 2008. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Confidence in food safety (2); reacting to food safety (1); fear of food born illness (2); stricter federal safety standards (1); labeling produce (1); number of inspectors (3); most important problem (1); direction of country (1); George W. Bush job performance (1); George W. Bush handling issues (4); Congressional job performance (1); candidate preference (5); partisan control of congress (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Presidential Election [United States - Jun, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2008-06US2] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:10:35 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, June 19-23, 2008. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Candidate preferences (3); Bob Barr vs. Ralph Nader (66); partisan control of Congress (1).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Politics/Presidential Election [United States - Jun, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2008-06US1] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:03:23 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, June 12-16, 2008. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Direction of country (9); things on the wrong track (21); George W. Bush job performance (2); George W. Bush handling issues (8); Congressional job performance (2).

Associated Press/Ipsos Public Affairs Poll: Presidential Election [United States - Apr, 2008]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAP2008-04US2] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:50:27 EST

Survey by Associated Press. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs, April 23-27, 2008. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Democratic candidates (1); Hillary Clinton vs. John McCain (2); Barack Obama vs. John McCain (2); Obama/Clinton competition (1); Obama handling issues (3); Clinton handling issues (3); McCain handling issues (3).

Washington Post Poll: 1996 Congressional Election [United States - Oct, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1996-943LB] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:33:01 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, October 25-29, 1996. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1007). Topics covered include: 1996 congressional election (2); religious background (1).

Washington Post Poll: Government Statistics [United States - Oct, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1996-940L] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:29:39 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, October 4-8, 1996. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1011). Topics covered include: Math (1); employment (1); First lady (1); Elizabeth Dole (1).

Washington Post Poll: Problems in Society [United States - Jun, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1996-926L] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:23:04 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, June 28-July 2, 1996. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1016). Topics covered include: Problems in society (7); problems in community (7); racism (7); race relations (2); discrimination in the workplace (2); burning of Black churches (5).

Washington Post Poll: The News [United States - Apr, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1996-916L] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:05:11 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, April 19-23, 1996. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1011). Topics covered include: Interest in different types of news (3); main source for news (3); local newspaper (2); types of news in local newspaper (19); responsibility of children (1).

Washington Post Poll: Physician Assisted Suicide [United States - Mar, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1996-912L] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:52:42 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, March 22-26, 1996. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1013). Topics covered include: Physician assisted suicide (2).

Washington Post Poll: Michael Jackson/Lisa Marie Presley [United States - Jan, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1996-903L] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:48:38 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, January 19-23, 1996. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1004). Topics covered include: Michael Jackson (2); Lisa Marie Presley (2).

Washington Post Poll: Romantic Relationships [United States - Nov, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1996-847L] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:43:06 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, November 20-24, 1996. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1008). Topics covered include: Romantic relationships (3).

Washington Post Poll: 1996 Congressional Election [United States - Oct, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1996-843L] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:28:14 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, October 23-27, 1996. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1013). Topics covered include: 1996 Congressional election (2); religious background (1).

Washington Post Poll: Interracial Adoption [United States - Aug, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1996-835L] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:22:47 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, August 28-September 1, 1996. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1019). Topics covered include: Adopting a child of a different race (2).

Washington Post Poll: Problems in Society [United States - Jul, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1996-827L] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:19:46 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, July 3-7, 1996. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=2024). Topics covered include: Problems in society (7); problems in community (7); racism (7); race relations (2); discrimination in the workplace (2); burning of black churches (5).

Washington Post Poll: 1996 Election [United States - May, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1996-819L] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:16:11 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, May 8-12, 1996. Sample: United States -- Registered voters (n=769). Topics covered include: 1996 election (4); 1996 Congressional election (3); religious affiliation (2).

Washington Post Poll: Children that Looks Like a Parent [United States - Apr, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1996-815L] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:12:07 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, April 10-14, 1996. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1019). Topics covered include: Appearance like father or mother (2).

Washington Post Poll: Hillary Clinton/ Elizabeth Dole [United States - Feb, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1996-806L] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:06:08 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, February 7-11, 1996. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1008). Topics covered include: Impression of Hillary Clinton (1); Impression of Elizabeth Dole (1).

Washington Post Poll: Presidential Approval [United States - Jan, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USWASH1996-802L] — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:02:00 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Washington Post, January 10-13, 1996. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1004). Topics covered include: Bill Clinton job performance (1); Bill Clinton vs. Bob Dole (2); budget negotiations (1).

Romer & Associates Poll: Politics and Government [Argentina - Apr, 1995]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARROMER1995-TOP029] — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 16:05:49 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Estudio Graciela C. Romer Y Asociados, April 28-May 1, 1995. Sample: Argentina -- National adult (n=1315). Topics covered include: President job performance (2); members of the government job performance (9); government job performance on several issues (13); current economic situation of the country (1); future economicsituation of the country (1); future personal economic situation (1); economic plan (6); main national problems (3); evaluation of institutions (3); vote in past elections (5); voting intentions (14); ideal characteristics for presidential candidates (2); best presidential candidates for solving national problems (3); electoral system reform (4); military past (1); likelihood of social unrest (1); party ID (1); political ideology (1); devaluation of the currency (3); evaluation of political leaders (19); Federal Capital elections (33); province of Buenos Aires elections (13).

Romer & Associates: Survey 18, September 1993 [Argentina - Sep, 1993]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARROMER1993-TOP018] — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:17:23 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Estudio Graciela C. Romer Y Asociados, September 25-26, 1993. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents of the Federal Capital and greater Buenos Aires. (n=787). Topics covered include: Voting intentions for federal capital elections (3); reasons for voting (1); change in voting intentions (5); town council elections (concejales) (5); elections forecast (3); vote in past legislative elections (1).

Romer & Associates: Survey 10, March/April 1992 [Argentina - Mar, 1992]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARROMER1992-TOP010] — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:29:20 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Estudio Graciela C. Romer Y Asociados, March 28-April 2, 1992. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents of the Federal Capital and greater Buenos Aires (n=505). Topics covered include: President job performance (1); government job performance (18); members of the government job performance (10); economic situation (9); economic policy (6); main national problems (3); government job performance on specific policies (17); tax reform (1); constitutional reform (7); vote in past elections (4); voting intentions (4); political ideology (1); characteristics of candidates (12); evaluation of institutions (15); evaluation of political leaders (23); religion (1); foreign policy (1); university financing (1); corruption (11); strikes (4); terrorist acts against Israel embassy in Buenos Aires (1); Malvina Islands (4); employment of respondent (5).

Romer & Associates: Survey 6, August 1991 [Argentina - Aug, 1991]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [ARROMER1991-TOP006] — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:26:30 EST

Revised

Methodology: Conducted by Estudio Graciela C. Romer Y Asociados, August 24-27, 1991. Sample: Argentina -- Adult residents of the Federal Capital and greater Buenos Aires (n=805). Topics covered include: Government job performance (10); most important problem facing the country (24); government evaluation on specific policies (12); government members job performance (11); economic plan (2); past personal economic situation (1); future personal economic situation (1); signs of economic improvement (1); privatization (1); vote in past elections (2); voting intentions (3); evaluation of institutions (12); strikes (1); evaluation of political leaders (30).

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll: July, 2009--Congress/Health Care [United States - Jul, 2009]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USNBCWSJ2009-6096] — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 10:05:15 EST

Survey by NBC News and The Wall Street Journal. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Hart and McInturff Research Companies, July 24-27, 2009. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1011). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use SAMPLTY in column 8, where 1=main sample and 2=cellular oversample. There are 2 forms for this study located in column 12. Form A=1; Form B=2. Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); Barack Obama job performance (4); Congressional job performance (2); opinion of public figures (10); Congressional preference (1); issues (2); confidence in Barack Obama (4); rating Barack Obama (9); Obama proposals (2); Obama handling presidency (1); Sonya Sotomayor nomination (1); parties handling issues (11); goals of Congress (4); criticisms of congress (1); government partisanship (2); economic satisfaction (1); economic outlook (1); job security (1); views of congress (1); economic stimulus (3); economic conditions (1); health care (2); health care legislation (1); public health care (1); health insurance (1); Obama health care plan (1); funding public health care (6); CIA assassins in Al Qaeda (1); possible presidential candidates (2); arrest of Henry Louis Gates (1).