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I'm going to read you a list of four things that might have influenced your vote in the (2000) presidential election. Please tell me which one of the following was most important when you decided who to vote for. Was it...the candidates' stands on the issues, the candidates' leadership abilities, the candidates' character and moral values, or the candidates' experience? Asked of those who said they voted for president in 2000 (71%) 37% Stands on…

Some people are registered to vote and others are not. Are you currently registered to vote at your present address?   Total Insured under age 65 Uninsured under age 65 Ages 65 and over Yes, registered 77 78 58 90 No, not registered 22 22 41 9 Don’t have to register (vol.) * * 1 * Don’t know/Refused 1 1 -- 1 As you may know, around half the public does not vote in presidential…

What do you think is the most important problem for the government to address? Is there another problem you think is almost as important for the government to address? Asked of half sample Note: Adds up to more than 100% because of multiple responses.   Total Insured under age 65 Uninsured under age 65 Ages 65 and over Economy 33 33 29 34 War 24 23 19 27 Health care 18 18 19 20 Terrorism/national…

Now, thinking specifically about health care… What health care issue, if any, will be most important to you in deciding how to vote for US Congress? (PROBE: Is there another health care issue that will be almost as important to you?)   Total Ages 18-64 Ages 65+ Prescription Drug Costs 21 17 41 Health Care Costs 18 18 14 Expanding Health Insurance Coverage 16 18 9 Medicare/Medicaid/Care for the Elderly 13 12 20 Patient’s Bill…

Looking ahead to the November election for US Congress from your district, what issue will be most important to you in deciding who to vote for? (PROBE: Is there another issue that will be almost as important to you?)   Total Ages 18-64 Ages 65+ Economy/jobs 17 16 20 Education 14 15 9 Taxes 8 9 5 Terrorism/War with Iraq 7 6 9 Health care/ Medicare 7 6 15 No issue 13 13 11 Don’t…

 Now thinking specifically about health care...I'm going to read you a list of health care issues you might have considered in deciding who to vote for in this year's presidential election. As I read each one, please tell me if this issue was very important in deciding your vote for president, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important. You said the following issues were very important...Which ONE of these was the MOST…

Now I'm going to read you a list of issues that were discussed in this year's presidential campaigns. After I read them all, tell me which one or two were the MOST important in deciding your vote for president. (RECORD UP TO TWO RESPONSES) Based on those who said they voted for president in 2000; N=1,052 Note: Total exceeds 100% due to multiple responses.   Total voters Republicans Democrats Independents Education 33% 30% 36% 29%…

Looking ahead to the November election for US Congress from your district, what issue will be most important to you in deciding who to vote for? (PROBE: Is there another issue that will be almost as important to you?)   Total Democrats Republicans Independents Economy/jobs 17% 24% 16% 15% Education 14 14 16 14 Taxes 8 4 14 7 Terrorism/War with Iraq 7 6 7 10 Health care/ Medicare 7 8 6 6 No issue…

Which of the following three statements comes closest to expressing your overall view of the health care system in the United States…?  1. On the whole, the health care systems works pretty well and only minor changes are necessary to make it work better. 2. There are some good things in our health care system, but fundamental changes are needed. 3. Our health care system has so much wrong with it that we need to…

Which of the following three statements comes closest to expressing your overall view of the health care system in the United States?...On the whole, the health care system works pretty well and only minor changes are necessary to make it work better. There are some good things in our health care system, but fundamental changes are needed. Our health care system has so much wrong with it that we need to completely rebuild it. 11%  Minor…