Mode of data collection
1 = 1. FTF (face-to-face) mode
2 = 2. Internet mode

Gender of respondent
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Male
2 = 2. Female

How often does R pay attn to politics and elections
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Always
2 = 2. Most of the time
3 = 3. About half the time
4 = 4. Some of the time
5 = 5. Never

Interested in following campaigns standard
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Very much interested
2 = 2. Somewhat interested
3 = 3. Not much interested

Did R vote for president in 2008
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Yes, voted
2 = 2. No, didn't vote

Presidential vote choice in 2008
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Barack Obama
2 = 2. John McCain
5 = 5. Other {SPECIFY}

Days in typical week review news on internet
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
0 = 0. None
1 = 1. One day
2 = 2. Two days
3 = 3. Three days
4 = 4. Four days
5 = 5. Five days
6 = 6. Six days
7 = 7. Seven days

Approval of Congress handling of job
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Approve strongly
2 = 2. Approve not strongly
4 = 4. Disapprove not strongly
5 = 5. Disapprove strongly

Are things in the country on right track
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Right direction
2 = 2. Wrong track

Feeling Thermometer: Hillary Clinton
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Don't recognize
-1 = -1. Inapplicable

Better or worse off than 1 year ago
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Much better
2 = 2. Somewhat better
3 = 3. The same {VOL}
4 = 4. Somewhat worse
5 = 5. Much worse

Better or worse off 1 year from now
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Much better
2 = 2. Somewhat better
3 = 3. The same
4 = 4. Somewhat worse
5 = 5. Much worse

Does R have health insurance
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Yes
2 = 2. No

Support 2010 health care law
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Favor a great deal
2 = 2. Favor moderately
3 = 3. Favor a little
4 = 4. Neither favor nor oppose
5 = 5. Oppose a little
6 = 6. Oppose moderately
7 = 7. Oppose a great deal

Health of R
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Excellent
2 = 2. Very Good
3 = 3. Good
4 = 4. Fair
5 = 5. Poor

If smoked, how many now
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Every day
2 = 2. Some days
3 = 3. Not at all

Liberal/conservative self-placement
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Haven't thought much about this
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Extremely liberal
2 = 2. Liberal
3 = 3. Slightly liberal
4 = 4. Moderate; middle of the road
5 = 5. Slightly conservative
6 = 6. Conservative
7 = 7. Extremely conservative

Should gov be able to limit corporate contributions
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Favor
2 = 2. Oppose
3 = 3. Neither favor nor oppose

Income gap size compared to 20 years ago
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Much larger
2 = 2. Somewhat larger
3 = 3. About the same
4 = 4. Somewhat smaller
5 = 5. Much smaller

Politics/govt too complicated to understand
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Agree strongly
2 = 2. Agree somewhat
3 = 3. Neither agree nor disagree
4 = 4. Disagree somewhat
5 = 5. Disagree strongly

Current economy good or bad
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Very good
2 = 2. Good
3 = 3. Neither good nor bad
4 = 4. Bad
5 = 5. Very bad

U.S. economy better or worse than 1 year ago
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Much better
2 = 2. Somewhat better
3 = 3. Stayed about the same
4 = 4. Somewhat worse
5 = 5. Much worse

U.S. economy better or worse 1 year from now
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Much better
2 = 2. Somewhat better
3 = 3. Stay about the same
4 = 4. Somewhat worse
5 = 5. Much worse

Unemployment better or worse in last year
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Better
2 = 2. About the same
3 = 3. Worse

Party ID
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Missing
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Strong Democrat
2 = 2. Not very strong Democract
3 = 3. Independent-Democrat
4 = 4. Independent
5 = 5. Independent-Republican
6 = 6. Not very strong Republican
7 = 7. Strong Republican

Tea Party support
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Strong support
2 = 2. Not very strong support
3 = 3. Lean toward supporting
4 = 4. Do not lean either way
5 = 5. Lean toward opposing
6 = 6. Not very strong opposition
7 = 7. Strong opposition

Was war worth the cost
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Worth it
2 = 2. Not worth it

Spending and services self-placement
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Haven't thought much about this
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Govt should provide many fewer services
7 = 7. Govt should provide many more services

Defense spending self-placement
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Haven't thought much about this
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Govt should decrease defense spending
7 = 7. Govt should increase defense spending

Govt-private medical insurance self-placement
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Haven't thought much about this
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Govt insurance plan
7 = 7. Private insurance plan

Should fed govt make it more difficult to buy a gun
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. More difficult
2 = 2. Easier
3 = 3. Keep these rules about the same

Importance of gun access issue to R
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Extremely important
2 = 2. Very important
3 = 3. Somewhat important
4 = 4. Not too important
5 = 5. Not importantat all

Guaranteed job-income self-placement
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Haven't thought much about this
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Govt should see to jobs and standard of living
7 = 7. Govt should let each person get ahead on own

Opinion on proposal to allow citzship to some illeg aliens
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Favor
2 = 2. Oppose
3 = 3. Neither favor or oppose

Opinion on laws to allow immigr status checks on suspects
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Favor
2 = 2. Oppose
3 = 3. Neither Favor or oppose

Govt assistance to blacks self-placement
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Haven't thought much about this
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Govt should help blacks
7 = 7. Blacks should help themselves

Environment-jobs tradeoff self-placement
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Haven't thought much about this
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Regulate business to protect the environment and create jobs
7 = 7. No regulation because it will not work and will cost jobs

Govt run by a few big interests or for benefit of all
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Run by a few big interests
2 = 2. For the benefit of all the people

Does government waste much tax money
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Waste a lot
2 = 2. Waste some
3 = 3. Don't waste very much

How many in government are corrupt
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. All
2 = 2. Most
3 = 3. About half
4 = 4. A few
5 = 5. None

Should US have more or fewer nuclear power plants
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. More
2 = 2. Fewer
3 = 3. The same number

Is global warming happening or not
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Has probably been happening
2 = 2. Probably hasn't been happening

How climate change happens
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Mostly by human activity
2 = 2. Mostly by natural causes
3 = 3. About equally by human activity and natural causes

Allow gays/lesbians serve in US armed forces
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Feel strongly that gays and lesbians should be allowed to serve
2 = 2. Feel not strongly that gays and lesbians should be allowed to serve
4 = 4. Feel not strongly that gays and lesbians should not be allowed to serve
5 = 5. Feel strongly that gays and lesbians should not be allowed to serve

R position on gay marriage
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Gay and lesbian couples should be allowed to legally marry.
2 = 2. Gay and lesbian couples should be allowed to form civil unions but not legally marry.
3 = 3. There should be no legal recognition of a gay or lesbian couple's relationship.

Is religion important part of R life
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Important
2 = 2. Not important

Religion provides guidance in day-to-day living
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Some
2 = 2. Quite a bit
3 = 3. A great deal

How often does R pray
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 01. Several times a day
2 = 02. Once a day
3 = 03. A few times a week
4 = 04. Once a week or less
5 = 05. Never
95 = 95. Other {VOL} {SPECIFY}

Is Bible word of God or men
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word.
2 = 2. The Bible is the word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word
3 = 3. The Bible is a book written by men and is not the word of God.
5 = 5. Other {SPECIFY} {VOL}

Attend religious services how often
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Every week
2 = 2. Almost every week
3 = 3. Once or twice a month
4 = 4. A few times a year
5 = 5. Never

Attend church more often than once a week
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Once a week
2 = 2. More often than once a week

R age group
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Missing, birthdate fields left blank
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 01. Age group 17-20
2 = 02. Age group 21-24
3 = 03. Age group 25-29
4 = 04. Age group 30-34
5 = 05. Age group 35-39
6 = 06. Age group 40-44
7 = 07. Age group 45-49
8 = 08. Age group 50-54
9 = 09. Age group 55-59
10 = 10. Age group 60-64
11 = 11. Age group 65-69
12 = 12. Age group 70-74
13 = 13. Age group 75 or older

Marital status
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Married: spouse present
2 = 2. Married: spouse absent {VOL}
3 = 3. Widowed
4 = 4. Divorced
5 = 5. Separated
6 = 6. Never married

R level of highest education
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Missing, other not codeable to 1-5
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Less than high school credential
2 = 2. High school credential
3 = 3. Some post-high-school, no bachelor's degree
4 = 4. Bachelor's degree
5 = 5. Graduate degree

Employment status with combinations
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
10 = 10. WORKING NOW only
15 = 15. WORKING NOW and retired, working >=20 hours per wk
16 = 16. WORKING NOW and perm. disabled, working >=20 hours per wk
17 = 17. WORKING NOW and homemaker, working >=20 hours per wk
18 = 18. WORKING NOW and student, working >=20 hours per wk
20 = 20. TEMPORARILY LAID OFF
40 = 40. UNEMPLOYED, no mention of retired, disabled, homemaker or student
50 = 50. RETIRED, no other occupation
51 = 51. RETIRED and working now, working <20 hours per wk or DK/RF hours
60 = 60. PERMANENTLY DISABLED, not working
61 = 61. PERM DISABLED and working now, working <20 hours per wk or DK/RF hours
70 = 70. HOMEMAKER, no other occupation
71 = 71. HOMEMAKER and working now, working <20 hours per wk or DK/RF hours
75 = 75. HOMEMAKER and student, no other occupation
80 = 80. STUDENT, no other occupation
81 = 81. STUDENT and working now, working <20 hours per wk or DK/RF hours

Employment status without combinations
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. R WORKING NOW (if also retired, disabled, homemaker or student, working 20 or more hrs/wk)
2 = 2. R TEMPORARILY LAID OFF
4 = 4. R UNEMPLOYED
5 = 5. R RETIRED (if also working, working <20 hrs/wk)
6 = 6. R PERMANENTLY DISABLED (if also working, working <20 hrs/wk)
7 = 7. R HOMEMAKER (if also working, working <20 hrs/wk; incl nonworkg Rs both homemaker and student)
8 = 8. R STUDENT (if also working, working <20 hrs/wk)

How many hours R works
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable

R race and ethnicity group
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. White non-Hispanic
2 = 2. Black non-Hispanic
3 = 3. Hispanic
4 = 4. Other non-Hispanic

Where R's parents were born
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Both parents born in the U.S.
2 = 2. One parent born in the U.S.
3 = 3. Neither parent born in the U.S.

Where R was born
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. A U.S. state or D.C.
2 = 2. Puerto Rico
3 = 3. Another U.S. territory (Guam, Amer. Samoa, US Virgin Islands)
4 = 4. Another country {SPECIFY} [not codeable to 1,2,3]
11 = 11. U.S. mention for Other Specify

Hispanic language at home
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Only English
2 = 2. Mostly English
3 = 3. Both languages equally
4 = 4. Mostly Spanish
5 = 5. Only Spanish

How many children in HH age 10 or younger
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
0 = 0. No children age 10 or younger
1 = 1. One child age 10 or younger
2 = 2. Two or more children age 10 or younger

How many children in HH age 11-17
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
0 = 0. No children age 11-17
1 = 1. One child age 11-17
2 = 2. Two or more children age 11-17

Total Number of children in HH
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
0 = 0. No children in household
1 = 1. One child in household
2 = 2. Two children in household
3 = 3. Three or more children in household

Is R's cell phone a smartphone
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Yes, have a smartphone
2 = 2. No smartphone

Does R have passport
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Have a valid U.S. passport
2 = 2. Do not have one

Sexual orientation of R
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Heterosexual or straight
2 = 2. Homosexual or gay (or lesbian)
3 = 3. Bisexual

Political knowledge: number times can be elected
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Missing: soft refusal
-1 = -1. Inapplicable

Political knowledge: size of federal deficit
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Missing: soft refusal
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Bigger
2 = 2. About the same
3 = 3. Smaller

Political knowledge: what is medicare
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Missing: soft refusal
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. A program run by the U.S. federal government to pay for old people's health care
2 = 2. A program run by state governments to provide health care to poor people
3 = 3. A private health insurance plan sold to individuals in all 50 states
4 = 4. A private, non-profit organization that runs free health clinics

Political knowledge: program fed govt spends least
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Missing: soft refusal
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Foreign aid
2 = 2. Medicare
3 = 3. National defense
4 = 4. Social Security

How satisfied is R with life
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Extremely satisfied
2 = 2. Very satisfied
3 = 3. Moderately satisfied
4 = 4. Slightly satisfied
5 = 5. Not satisfied at all satisfied

Did R vote in November 2012 general election
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Missing, 2012 voting status not determined
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. R voted in the 2012 elections
2 = 2. R did not vote in the 2012 elections

For whom did R vote for president in 2012
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. R did not vote for Pres or did not report voting for Pres in Pre and no Post-election data
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Barack Obama
2 = 2. Mitt Romney
5 = 5. Other

Feeling thermometer: Democratic Presidential candidate
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8 Don't know ('don't know where to rate')
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-2 = -2. Don't recognize ('don't know who this is')
-1 = -1. Inapplicable

Opinion about govt ensuring fair jobs for blacks
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Feel strongly that govt should see to fair treatment
2 = 2. Feel not strongly that govt should see to fair treatment
4 = 4. Feel not strongly that fair treatment is not govt business
5 = 5. Feel strongly that fair treatment is not govt business

What should immigration levels be
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Increased a lot
2 = 2. Increased a little
3 = 3. Left the same as it is now
4 = 4. Decreased a little
5 = 5. Decreased a lot

How likely immigration will take away jobs
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Extremely
2 = 2. Very
3 = 3. Somewhat
4 = 4. Not at all

Health Care Law effect on health care services
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Improved
2 = 2. Worsened
3 = 3. Had no effect

Health Care Law effect on number insured
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Increased
2 = 2. Decreased
3 = 3. Had no effect

Try to stop Iranian nuclear dev: direct diplomatic talks
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Favor
2 = 2. Oppose
3 = 3. Neither favor nor oppose

Effect of China's economic expansion on U.S.
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Good
2 = 2. Bad
3 = 3. No Effect

China military threat
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Major threat
2 = 2. Minor threat
3 = 3. Not a threat

Put off checkup and vaccines
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Someone has put off health care
2 = 2. No one has put off health care

Will you be able to pay all costs of health care
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Extremely likely
2 = 2. Very likely
3 = 3. Moderately likely
4 = 4. Slightly likely
5 = 5. Not likely at all

Worry about financial situation
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Extremely worried
2 = 2. Very worried
3 = 3. Moderately worried
4 = 4. A little worried
5 = 5. Not at all worried

Anyone R knows lost jobs
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Someone lost a job
2 = 2. No one lost a job

Favor abortion legal for nonfatal health risk of mother
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Favor a great deal
2 = 2. Favor moderately
3 = 3. Favor a little
4 = 4. Lean toward favoring
5 = 5. Do not lean either way
6 = 6. Lean toward opposing
7 = 7. Oppose a little
8 = 8. Oppose moderately
9 = 9. Oppose a great deal

Encourage outsourcing of jobs
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Discourage a great deal
2 = 2. Discourage a little
3 = 3. Should stay out of this matter
4 = 4. Encourage a little
5 = 5. Encourage a great deal

Favor Social Security investment in stocks and bonds
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Favor strongly
2 = 2. Favor not strongly
3 = 3. Lean toward favoring
4 = 4. Do not lean either way
5 = 5. Lean toward opposing
6 = 6. Oppose not strongly
7 = 7. Oppose trongly

Favor state decision when federal law applies to state
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Favor strongly
2 = 2. Favor not strongly
3 = 3. Neither favor nor oppose
4 = 4. Oppose not strongly
5 = 5. Oppose strongly

Govt bigger because too involved OR bigger problems
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Gov't bigger because it's involved in things people should handle themselves
2 = 2. Gov't bigger because problems bigger

Need strong govt for complex problems OR free market
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Need a strong gov't to handle complex economic problems
2 = 2. Free market can handle without gov't involvement

Less govt better OR more that govt should be doing
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. The less government the better
2 = 2. More things government should be doing

Regulation of Business
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. A great deal
2 = 2. A lot
3 = 3. A moderate amount
4 = 4. A little
5 = 5. None at all

Should it be possible to remove Supreme Ct judges
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Favor strongly
2 = 2. Favor not strongly
3 = 3. Lean toward
4 = 4. Do not lean either way
5 = 5. Lean against
6 = 6. Oppose not strongly
7 = 7. Oppose strongly

Has R done community work in past 12 months
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Yes
2 = 2. No

Number of organizations in which R is a member
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable

World is changing and we should adjust
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Agree strongly
2 = 2. Agree somewhat
3 = 3. Neither agree nor disagree
4 = 4. Disagree somewhat
5 = 5. Disagree strongly

Electoral integrity: are votes counted fairly
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Very often
2 = 2. Fairly often
3 = 3. Not often
4 = 4. Not at all often

Working mother's bond with child
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. A great deal easier
2 = 2. Somewhat easier
3 = 3. Slightly easier
4 = 4. Neither easier nor harder
5 = 5. Slightly harder
6 = 6. Somewhat harder
7 = 7. A great deal harder

Better if man works and woman takes care of home
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Much better
2 = 2. Somewhat better
3 = 3. Slightly better
4 = 4. Makes no difference
5 = 5. Slightly worse
6 = 6. Somewhat worse
7 = 7. Much worse

Discrimination against women
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Not a problem at all
2 = 2. A minor problem
3 = 3. A moderately serious problem
4 = 4. A very serious problem
5 = 5. An extremely serious problem

Do women demanding equality seek special favors
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Never
2 = 2. Some of the time
3 = 3. About half the time
4 = 4. Most of the time
5 = 5. Always

Opportunities compared for women and men
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Men have many more
2 = 2. Men have moderately more
3 = 3. Men have slightly more
4 = 4. Equal opportunities
5 = 5. Women have slightly more
6 = 6. Women have moderately more
7 = 7. Women have many more

Favor preferential hiring and promotion of blacks
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Strongly for preferential hiring and promotion of blacks
2 = 2. Not strongly for preferential hiring and promotion of blacks
4 = 4. Not strongly against preferential hiring and promotion of blacks
5 = 5. Strongly against preferential hiring and promotion of blacks

Society should make sure everyone has equal opportunity
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Agree strongly
2 = 2. Agree Somewhat
3 = 3. Neither agree nor disagree
4 = 4. Disagree Somewhat
5 = 5. Disagree strongly

Has increase in govt wiretap powers gone too far
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Have gone too far
2 = 2. Are just about right
3 = 3. Do not go far enough

Was the President born in the U.S.
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Definitely born in the U.S.
2 = 2. Probably born in the U.S.
3 = 3. Probably born in another country
4 = 4. Definitely born in another country

Does Health Care Act authorize end-of-life decision
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Definitely authorizes
2 = 2. Probably authorizes
3 = 3. Probably does not authorize
4 = 4. Definitely does not authorize

Did the U.S. government know about 9/11 in advance
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Definitely knew
2 = 2. Probably knew
3 = 3. Probably did not know
4 = 4. Definitely did not know

Does the Administration favor blacks or whites
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Favors whites over blacks
2 = 2. Favors blacks over whites
3 = 3. Treats both groups the same

Did the govt direct Katrina flooding into poor areas
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Definitely did this
2 = 2. Prob ably did this
3 = 3. Probably did not do this
4 = 4. Definitely did not do this

Political information: secretary of Treasury
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Hillary Clinton
2 = 2. Eric Holder
3 = 3. Leon Panetta
4 = 4. Timothy Geithner

Political information: unemployment rate
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. [unemprt - 2.0]
2 = 2. [unemprt]
3 = 3. [unemprt + 2.0]
4 = 4. [unemprt + 4.0]

Political information: party 2nd in House seats won
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Democratic party
2 = 2. Republican party
3 = 3. Green party
4 = 4. Libertarian party

Political information: Secy of the U.N.
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Kofi Annan
2 = 2. Kurt Waldheim
3 = 3. Ban Ki-Moon
4 = 4. Boutros Boutros-Ghali

Is increased income inequality in U.S. good
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 1. Good
2 = 2. Bad
3 = 3. Neither good nor bad

Family income in categories
-9 = -9. Refused
-8 = -8. Don't know
-7 = -7. Deleted due to partial (Post-election) interview
-6 = -6. Not asked, unit nonresponse (no Post-election interview)
-4 = -4. Error
-3 = -3. Restricted access
-1 = -1. Inapplicable
1 = 01. Under $5,000
2 = 02. $5,000-$9,999
3 = 03. $10,000-$12,499
4 = 04. $12,500-$14,999
5 = 05. $15,000-$17,499
6 = 06. $17,500-$19,999
7 = 07. $20,000-$22,499
8 = 08. $22,500-$24,999
9 = 09. $25,000-$27,499
10 = 10. $27,500-$29,999
11 = 11. $30,000-$34,999
12 = 12. $35,000-$39,999
13 = 13. $40,000-$44,999
14 = 14. $45,000-$49,999
15 = 15. $50,000-$54,999
16 = 16. $55,000-$59,999
17 = 17. $60,000-$64,999
18 = 18. $65,000-$69,999
19 = 19. $70,000-$74,999
20 = 20. $75,000-$79,999
21 = 21. $80,000-$89,999
22 = 22. $90,000-$99,999
23 = 23. $100,000-$109,999
24 = 24. $110,000-$124,999
25 = 25. $125,000-$149,999
26 = 26. $150,000-$174,999
27 = 27. $175,000-$249,999
28 = 28. $250,000 or more

recoded nonmain_born
0 = Definitely born in U.S.
1 = Probably born in U.S.
2 = Probably born in another country
3 = Definitely born in another country

recoded nonmain_endlife
0 = Definitely does not authorize
1 = Probably does not authorize
2 = Probably does authorize
3 = Definitely does authorize

recoded nonmain_govt911
0 = Definitely did not know
1 = Probably did not know
2 = Probably knew
3 = Definitely knew

recoded nonmain_hurric
0 = Definitely did not do this
1 = Probably did not do this
2 = Probably did this
3 = Definitely did this

Non-Mainstream Views Index
0 = No non-mainstream views
12 = Fully non-mainstream views

recoded resent_workway
0 = Disagree strongly
1 = Disagree somewhat
2 = Neither agree nor disagree
3 = Agree somewhat
4 = Agree strongly

recoded resent_slavery
0 = Agree strongly
1 = Agree somewhat
2 = Neither agree nor disagree
3 = Disagree somewhat
4 = Disagree strongly

Resentment of Blacks Index
0 = No resentment
16 = Full resentment

Traditional Values Index
0 = Progressive
16 = Traditional

recoded electint_countfair
0 = Not at all often
1 = Not often
2 = Fairly often
3 = Very often

recoded electint_richbuy
0 = Very often
1 = Fairly often
2 = Not often
3 = Not at all often

Election Integrity Index
0 = Elections have no integrity
12 = Elections have full integrity

recoded knowledge_leastsp
0 = Wrong
1 = Correct

recoded ecperil_lostjobs
0 = No
4 = Yes

recoded ecperil_worry
0 = Not at all worried
1 = A little worried
2 = Moderately worried
3 = Very worried
4 = Extremely worried

recoded finance_finnext_x
0 = Much better
1 = Somewhat better
2 = The same
3 = Somewhat worse
4 = Much worse

recoded ownresid
0 = No
1 = Yes

Ownership Index
0 = Owns nothing
3 = Owns everything

recoded involv_numorgs
0 = No orgs
1 = Yes orgs

Community Involvement Index
0 = Not involved
5 = Very involved

Egalitarianism Concern Index
0 = Unconcerned
24 = Very concerned

recoded govrole_big
0 = Gov't bigger because it's involved in things people should do for themselves
1 = Gov't bigger because problems bigger

recoded govrole_lessmore
0 = The less government the better
4 = More things government should be doing

recoded govrole_market
0 = Free market can handle without gov't involvement
4 = Need a strong gov't to handle complex economic problems

recoded govrole_regbus
0 = None at all
1 = A little
2 = A moderate amount
3 = A lot
4 = A great deal

Government Role Index
0 = Gov't should do less
16 = Gov't should do more

recoded abort_bd_x
0 = Oppose a great deal
1 = Oppose moderately
2 = Oppose a little
3 = Lean toward opposing
4 = Do not lean either way
5 = Lean toward favoring
6 = Favor a little
7 = Favor moderately
8 = Favor a great deal

Abortion Index
0 = Against abortion
64 = Allow abortion

Political Efficacy Index
0 = No efficacy
16 = Full efficacy

recoded econ_ecnext_x
0 = Much worse
1 = Somewhat worse
2 = Stay about the same
3 = Somewhat better
4 = Much better

recoded econ_ecnow
0 = Very bad
1 = Bad
2 = Neither good nor bad
3 = Good
4 = Very good

recoded econ_ecpast_x
0 = Much worse
1 = Somewhat worse
2 = Stayed about the same
3 = Somewhat better
4 = Much better

recoded econ_unpast
0 = Worse
2 = About the same
4 = Better

Economic Optimism Index
0 = Pessimistic
16 = Optimistic

recoded iran_nukdip
0 = Oppose
1 = Neither oppose nor favor
2 = Favor

Iran Action Index
0 = No action
8 = Full action

recoded modsex_disc
0 = Never
1 = Some of the time
2 = About half the time
3 = Most of the time
4 = Always

recoded modsex_discamt
0 = Not a problem at all
1 = A minor problem
2 = A moderately serious problem
3 = A very serious problem
4 = An extremely serious problem

recoded modsex_oppor_x
0 = Women have many more
1 = Women have moderately/slightly more
2 = Equal opportunities
3 = Men have moderately/slightly more
4 = Men have many more

recoded modsex_prob
0 = Always
1 = Most of the time
2 = About half the time
3 = Some of the time
4 = Never

Women Discrimination Index
0 = Discimination against women not a problem
20 = Discrimination against women a big problem

recoded women_bond_x
0 = A great deal harder
1 = Somewhat harder
2 = Slightly harder
3 = Neither easier nor harder
4 = Slightly easier
5 = Somewhat easier
6 = A great deal easier

recode women_works
0 = Much better
1 = Somewhat better
2 = Slightly better
3 = Makes no difference
4 = Slightly worse
5 = Somewhat worse
6 = Much worse

Women Working Index
0 = Against women working
12 = For women working

recoded envir_drill
0 = Favor
3 = Neither favor nor oppose
6 = Oppose

recoded envir_nuke
0 = More
3 = The same number
6 = Fewer

recoded envir_gwarm
0 = Probably hasn't been happening
6 = Has probably been happening

recoded envir_gwhow
0 = Mostly by natural causes
3 = About equally by human activity and natural causes
6 = Mostly by human activity

recoded envjob_self
0 = No regulation because it will not work and will cost jobs
6 = Regulate business to protect the environment and create jobs

Environmental Index
0 = Anti-environment
30 = Pro-environment

recoded aa_uni_x
0 = Oppose a great deal
1 = Oppose moderately
2 = Oppose a little
3 = Neither favor nor oppose
4 = Favor a little
5 = Favor moderately
6 = Favor a great deal

recoded aapost_hire_x
0 = Strongly against preferential hiring and promotion of blacks
2 = Not strongly against preferential hiring and promotion of blacks
4 = Not strongly for preferential hiring and promotion of blacks
6 = Strongly for preferential hiring and promotion of blacks

Affirmative Action Index
0 = Against affirmative action
18 = For affirmative action

recoded trustgov_bigintrst
0 = Run by a few big interests
4 = For the benefit of all the people

recoded trustgov_corrpt
0 = All
1 = Most
2 = About half
3 = A few
4 = None

recoded trustgov_waste
0 = Waste a lot
2 = Waste some
4 = Don't waste very much

Trust in Government Index
0 = No trust in government
15 = Full trust in government (-1)

recoded gayrt_adopt
0 = No
6 = Yes

recoded gayrt_marry
0 = There should be no legal recognition of a gay or lesbian union
3 = Gay and lesbian couples should be allowed to form civil unions but not legally marry
6 = Gay and lesbian couples should be allowed to legally marry

recoded gayrt_discrev_x
0 = Disapprove strongly
2 = Disapprove not strongly
4 = Approve not strongly
6 = Approve strongly

recoded gayrt_milrev_x
0 = Feel strongly that gays and lesbians should not be allowed to serve
2 = Feel not strongly that gays and lesbians should not be allowed to serve
4 = Feel not strongly that gays and lesbians should be allowed to serve
6 = Fell strongly that gays and lesbians should not be allowed to serve

Gay Rights Index
0 = No support for gay rights
24 = Full support for gay rights

recoded wiretap_warrant
0 = Favor
1 = Neither favor nor oppose
2 = Oppose

recoded wiretappo_toofar
0 = Have gone too far
1 = Are just about right
2 = Do not go far enough

Wiretapping Index
0 = Anti-Wiretapping
4 = Pro-Wiretapping

Party Identification
0 = Strong Democrat
1 = Not very strong Democrat
2 = Independent-Democrat
3 = Independent
4 = Independent-Republican
5 = Not very strong Republican
6 = Strong Republican

Political Views
0 = Extremely liberal
1 = Liberal
2 = Slightly liberal
3 = Moderate; middle of the road
4 = Slightly conservative
5 = Conservative
6 = Extremely conservative

recoded gender (M=0,F=1)
0 = Male
1 = Female

recoded raceeth (W=0, NW=1)
0 = White
1 = Non-White

recoded raceeth (W=0, B=1)
0 = White
1 = Black

recoded health_smoke
0 = Never smoked
1 = Have smoked, don't now
2 = smoke some days
3 = Smoke everyday

recoded immig_checks
0 = Favor
0.5 = Neither favor nor oppose
1 = Oppose

recoded immig_citizen
0 = Oppose
0.5 = Neither favor nor oppose
1 = Favor

recoded immigpo_jobs
0 = Extremely
0.33 = Very
0.67 = Somewhat
1 = Not at all

recoded immigpo_level
0 = Decreased a lot
0.25 = Decreased a little
0.5 = Left the same as it is now
0.75 = Increased a little
1 = Increased a lot

Immigration Index
0 = Anti-Immigration
4 = Pro-Immigration

recoded hlthlaw_num
0 = Decreased
3 = Had no effect
6 = Increased

recode hlthlaw_qual
0 = Worsened
3 = Had no effect
6 = Improved

Health Care Index
0 = Against health care law
18 = For health care law

recoded dem_marital
0 = Married
1 = Partnered
2 = Married, spouse absent
3 = Widowed
4 = Divorced
5 = Separated
6 = Never married

recoded ineq_incgap
0 = Much smaller
1 = Somewhat smaller
2 = About the same
3 = Somewhat larger
4 = Much larger

recoded inequinc_ineqgb
0 = Good
2 = Neither good nor bad
4 = Bad

recoded inequinc_ineqreduc
0 = Oppose
2 = Neither favor nor oppose
4 = Favor

Income Inequality Concern Index
0 = Not concerned
16 = Very concerned

recoded china_mil
0 = Not a threat
1 = Minor threat
2 = Major threat

recoded china_econ
0 = Good
1 = No effect
2 = Bad

China Concern Index
0 = Not concerned
4 = Very concerned

race black = 1
0 = Not black
1 = Black

race Hispanic = 1
0 = Not Hispanic
1 = Hispanic

race other = 1
0 = Not other
1 = Other

Educ HS=1
0 = Not high school
1 = High school

Educ some college =1
0 = Not some college
1 = Some college

Educ bachelors =1
0 = Not bachelors
1 = Bachelors

Educ grad degree =1
0 = Not graduate degree
1 = Graduate degree

Wrkstat unemp=1
0 = Not unemployed
1 = Unemployed

Wrkstat retired =1
0 = Not retired
1 = Retired

Wrkstat disabled =1
0 = Not disabled
1 = Disabled

Wrkstat homemaker =1
0 = Not homemaker
1 = Homemaker

Wrkstat student =1
0 = Not student
1 = Student

Age in four categories
0 = 17-34
1 = 35-49
2 = 50-64
3 = 65+

Marital partnered = 1
0 = Not partnered
1 = Partnered

Marital spouse absent = 1
0 = Spouse not absent
1 = Spouse absent

Marital widowed = 1
0 = Not widowed
1 = Widowed

Marital divorced = 1
0 = Not divorced
1 = Divorced

Marital separated = 1
0 = Not separated
1 = Separated

Marital never married = 1
0 = Not never married
1 = Never married

recoded wordgod (1=Y, 0=N)
0 = Bible not word of God
1 = Bible is word of God

recoded orientn_rgay (1=GL)
0 = Heterosexual
1 = Gay or lesbian

recoded orientn_rgay (1=GLB)
0 = Heterosexual
1 = Gay, lesbian, or bisexual

recoded health_smoke (1=now yes)
0 = Don't currently smoke
1 = Currently smoke

recoded dem3_passport (Y=1)
0 = Don't have passport
1 = Have passport

recoded dem_nativity (1=foreign)
0 = Born in U.S.
1 = Not born in U.S.

recode gun_control (more diff=1)
0 = easier or same ease to get gun
1 = harder to get gun

recoded dog (Y=1)
0 = No dog
1 = Yes dog

recoded presapp_track (1=right)
0 = Wrong track
1 = Right track

recoded happ_lifesatisf
0 = Not at all satisfied
1 = Slightly satisfied
2 = Moderately satisfied
3 = Very satisfied
4 = Extremely satisfied

recoded relig_guide
0 = Unimportant
1 = Provides some guidance
2 = Provides quite a bit of guidance
3 = Provides a great deal of guidance

recoded dem_edugroup
0 = Less than high school credential
1 = High school credential
2 = Some post-high-school, no bachelor's degree
3 = Bachelor's degree
4 = Graduate degree

Combined education of respondent and spouse
0 = Both less than high school degree
8 = Both graduate degrees

recoded ecperil_payhlthcst
0 = Extremely likely
1 = Very likely
2 = Moderately likely
3 = Slightly likely
4 = Not likely at all

Economic Peril Index
0 = Not in economic peril
24 = In great economic peril

recoded dem_parents (1 par. forgn)
0 = Not one parent born outside of U.S
1 = One parent born outside of U.S.

recoded dem_parents (2 par. forgn)
0 = Not two parents born outside of U.S.
1 = Two parents born outside of U.S.

recoded health_insured (Y=1)
0 = Not Insured
1 = Insured

recoded voted2012 (Y=1)
0 = Did not vote in 2012 election
1 = Did vote in 2012 election

recoded lifesatisfaction (Y=1)
0 = Not very satisfied
1 = Very satisfied

recoded dem_marital (M=0,P=1)
0 = Married
1 = Partnered

Political Knowledge Index
0 = Unknowledgeable
9 = Knowledgeable