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LANDLINE INTRO:
Hello, my name is ________ and I'm calling for Vanderbilt University. Were conducting a survey about
some important issues today, and would like to include your household.
[READ IF NECESSARY: Your phone number has been randomly selected to complete the survey. We are
not selling anything.]
LANDLINE SCREENING INTERVIEW:
S1
May I please speak with the adult, age 18 or older, who had the most recent birthday AND is
currently at home? [CONTINUE WITH MAIN SCREENING INTERVIEW IF CURRENT RESPONDENT;
GO TO R2 IF NEW RESPONDENT BROUGHT TO THE PHONE]
R2
[ASK IF S1=NEW RESPONDENT BROUGHT TO THE PHONE] Hello, my name is ________ and I'm
calling for Vanderbilt University. Were conducting a survey about some important issues today,
and would like to include your household. [READ IF NECESSARY: Your phone number has been
randomly selected to complete the survey. We are not selling anything.] [CONTINUE WITH MAIN
SCREENING INTERVIEW]
A total of 1,201 Tennessee adults 18+ were interviewed for the November 2014 study. Topline results are for registered voters only.
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CELL PHONE INTRO:
Hello, my name is ________ and I'm calling for Vanderbilt University. Were conducting a survey about
some important issues today. I know I am calling you on a cell phone. This is not a sales call.
[IF R SAYS DRIVING/UNABLE TO TAKE CALL: Thank you. We will try you another time...]
CELL PHONE SCREENING INTERVIEW:
S2
Are you under 18 years old, OR are you 18 or older? [CONTINUE IF 18 OR OLDER]
READ TO ALL CELL PHONE RESPONDENTS: CELL INTRODUCTION TO MAIN SCREENING INTERVIEW: Were
interested in learning more about people with cell phones. If you are now driving a car or doing any
activity requiring your full attention, I need to call you back later.
RCOUNTY
RZIPCODE. Finally,
could you please tell me your zip code? [ENTER 5-DIGIT ZIP AND CONTINUE]
[IF DK/REFUSED, PROBE ONCE:] This question helps us to accurately determine what part of the
state people who complete the survey live in and is used only for classification purposes. You
cannot be contacted based on this information. Can you please tell me your zip code?
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TREND INFORMATION
May 2014 trends are from the Vanderbilt University Tennessee Poll Spring 2014 conducted April 28
May 14, 2014 among 1,505 Tennessee adults age 18+, including 1,245 registered voters, reached on
either a landline or cell phone.
December 2013 trends are from the Vanderbilt University Tennessee Legislature Poll conducted
November 20-December 5, 2013 among 1,002 Tennessee adults age 18+, including 860 registered
voters, reached on either a landline or cell phone.
May 2013 trends are from the Vanderbilt University End of Legislative Session 2013 Poll conducted
May 6-13, 2013 among 1,000 Tennessee adults age 18+, including 863 registered voters, reached on
either a landline or cell phone.
December 2012 trends are from the Vanderbilt University Tennessee Looks to 2013 Poll conducted
November 27 December 9, 2012 among 1,001 Tennessee adults age 18+, including 893 registered
voters, reached on either a landline or cell phone.
May 2012 trends are from the Vanderbilt University 2012 Tennessee Legislature Poll conducted May
2-9, 2012 among 1,002 Tennessee adults age 18+, including 826 registered voters, reached on either a
landline or cell phone.
February 2012 trends are from the Vanderbilt University 2012 Tennessee Presidential Primaries
Survey conducted February 16-22, 2012 among 1,508 registered voters in Tennessee, reached on either
a landline or cell phone.
Notes: Because percentages are rounded, they may not total 100%.
An asterisk (*) indicates less than 0.5%.
Trends are based on all Registered voters unless otherwise indicated.
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MAIN INTERVIEW
Q1.
Id like your views on some government organizations and elected officials. As I read each,
please tell me if you approve or disapprove of how each is handling their job. (First,) Do you
approve or disapprove of [INSERT ITEMS; RANDOMIZE]?2
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
(VOL.)
NEED TO WAIT
AND SEE / TOO
EARLY TO TELL
34
39
28
40
45
42
41
63
57
69
56
51
55
53
*
1
1
1
1
*
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
1
1
*
1
1
1
2
23
22
17
21
21
27
70
69
78
71
68
66
1
1
1
1
2
1
5
7
3
6
8
5
1
1
0
2
1
1
55
49
53
51
53
51
49
34
34
32
30
28
33
33
1
2
6
4
3
1
2
(VOL.)
DK 3
(VOL.)
REF 4
3
4
5
10
1
13
2
9
1
14
1
15
1
14
1
15
2
Q1 continued...
February 2012 question wording was slightly different: I'd like your views on some government officials. As I read each, please tell me if
you approve or disapprove of how each is handling their job. (First,) Do you approve or disapprove of [INSERT ITEMS IN ORDER]?
The abbreviation DK stands for Dont know
The abbreviation REF stands for Refused
The abbreviation RVs stands for Registered voters
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Q1 continued...
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
(VOL.)
NEED TO WAIT
AND SEE / TOO
EARLY TO TELL
70
58
61
63
68
64
61
23
31
27
23
19
22
21
1
2
4
2
2
2
3
5
9
7
11
9
10
13
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
51
49
49
53
55
56
34
33
35
28
24
26
1
2
5
1
2
2
12
14
11
15
18
14
2
1
1
2
1
1
52
49
52
55
59
52
31
32
33
30
23
31
2
3
5
1
2
1
13
15
9
13
14
16
2
1
*
1
1
1
60
34
(VOL.)
DK
(VOL.)
REF
f.
6
Q2.
Which of the following do you think should be the TOP priority of the Tennessee state
government? [RANDOMIZE: (Health care), (Guns), (Immigration), (The economy, including jobs),
(Education)] or something else?6
Current RVs
May 2014 RVs
Dec 2013 RVs
May 2013 RVs
Dec 2012 RVs
May 2012 RVs
Q3.
ECONOMY
EDUCATION
HEALTH
CARE
IMMIGRATION
SOCIAL
ISSUES
GUNS
OTHER
(SPECIFY)
(VOL.)
DK
(VOL.)
REF
40
48
48
50
60
60
27
27
28
18
18
21
20
18
17
15
10
12
6
3
2
6
4
4
n/a
n/a
n/a
4
4
n/a
2
1
2
3
1
*
4
2
2
4
1
1
*
1
1
1
1
*
1
*
*
*
*
1
Which of the following do you think should be the SECOND highest priority of the Tennessee
state government? [RANDOMIZE AND EXCLUDE RESPONSE GIVEN IN PREVIOUS QUESTION IF
CODES 1-5: (Health care), (Guns), (Immigration), (The economy, including jobs), (Education)] or
something else?7
BASED ON REGISTERED VOTERS WHO SELECTED A TOP PRIORITY IN THE PREVIOUS QUESTION
ECONOMY
EDUCATION
HEALTH
CARE
IMMIGRATION
SOCIAL
ISSUES
GUNS
OTHER
(SPECIFY)
(VOL.)
DK
(VOL.)
REF
31
28
32
25
24
28
29
29
30
30
26
27
23
28
33
9
7
7
6
9
n/a
n/a
n/a
6
n/a
3
4
4
3
2
2
3
4
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
*
*
0
*
*
May 2013 trend was asked of a random half sample [N=506, including N=437 RVs]. May 2013 and December 2012 question wording was:
Which of the following do you think should be the TOP priority of the Tennessee state government? Do you think it should be...
[RANDOMIZE: (the economy, including jobs), (education), (health care), (immigration), (social issues like abortion and gay rights), (guns)]
or something else?
December 2012 question wording was: Which of the following do you think should be the SECOND highest priority of the Tennessee
state government? [RANDOMIZE AND EXCLUDE RESPONSE GIVEN IN PREVIOUS QUESTION: (Health care), (Guns), (Immigration), (The
economy, including jobs), (Education)] or something else?
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Q4.
How would you rate the condition of the United States economy these days? Is it: [READ AND
RANDOMIZE HALF 1-4 / HALF 4-1]8
Current RVs
May 2014 RVs [N=573]
Dec 2013 RVs [N=431]
May 2013 RVs [N=453]
Dec 2012 RVs [N=467]
May 2012 RVs [N=826]
Feb 2012 RVs [N=1,508]
Q5.
VERY GOOD
FAIRLY
GOOD
FAIRLY BAD
VERY BAD
(VOL.) DK
(VOL.) REF
3
3
1
1
2
1
3
36
29
31
30
31
22
21
36
37
37
37
35
39
36
23
31
31
30
30
37
38
1
1
*
1
0
1
1
1
*
0
*
1
1
1
How would you rate the condition of the Tennessee state economy these days? Is it: [READ AND
RANDOMIZE HALF 1-4 / HALF 4-1]9
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS
Q6.
VERY GOOD
FAIRLY
GOOD
FAIRLY BAD
VERY BAD
(VOL.) DK
(VOL.) REF
8
4
4
5
3
2
56
56
62
47
50
42
24
28
24
33
30
34
10
9
9
12
13
19
2
2
1
2
3
1
*
1
0
1
*
1
How would you rate the condition of your local economy these days? Is it: [READ AND
RANDOMIZE HALF 1-4 / HALF 4-1]
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS NOT ASKED PREVIOUS QUESTION [N=459]
CURRENT
RVS
9
43
28
17
3
1
Very good
Fairly good
Fairly bad, OR
Very bad?
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
May 2014, December 2013, May 2013 and December 2012 trends were each asked of a random half sample [May 2014 N=700 including
N=573 RVs / December 2013 N=502 including N=431 RVs / May 2013 N=532 including N=453 RVs / December 2012 N=532 including
N=467 RVs]. May 2012 trend was asked of Total respondents. February 2012 trend was asked of Total registered voters.
May 2014, December 2013, May 2013 and December 2012 trends were each asked of a random half sample [May 2014 N=805 including
N=672 RVs / December 2013 N=500 including N=429 RVs / May 2013 N=468 including N=410 RVs / December 2012 N=469 including
N=426 RVs]. May 2012 trend was asked of Total respondents including 826 RVs.
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[READ TO ALL:] Now, we are going to ask you some questions about the quality of public services that
you may receive where you live.
Q7.
(First, OVERALL) what grade would you give [INSERT ITEMS; RANDOMIZE]? [READ FOR FIRST
ITEM, THEN AS NECESSARY: A, B, C, D or F?] [If respondent says they have no personal
experience with this service, READ: Just tell me to the best of your knowledge.]
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS [N=506]
Q8.
(VOL.)
DK
(VOL.)
REF
64
24
21
35
26
32
37
19
29
36
21
(First,) how does [INSERT ITEMS; RANDOMIZE] compare with other areas around the state?
[READ FOR FIRST ITEM, THEN AS NECESSARY: Would you say they are much better, better,
average, worse or much worse compared to other areas around the state?]
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS NOT ASKED PREVIOUS QUESTION [N=483]
MUCH
BETTER
BETTER
AVERAGE
WORSE
MUCH
WORSE
(VOL.)
DK
(VOL.)
REF
22
31
36
13
20
38
15
14
21
44
10
12
26
43
9
[READ TO ALL:] Moving on...
REGIST.
These days, many people are so busy they can't find time to register to vote, or move around so
often they don't get a chance to re-register. Are you NOW registered to vote in your precinct or
election district or haven't you been able to register so far?
CURRENT
RVS
100
0
0
0
Q9.
Yes, registered
No, not registered
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
If the 2016 presidential election were held today and the candidates were former Secretary of
State Hillary Clinton and former Florida governor Jeb Bush, for whom would you vote?
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS [N=465]
CURRENT
RVS
37
45
11
6
1
Q10.
Hillary Clinton
Jeb Bush
(VOL.) Neither
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
If the 2016 presidential election were held today and the candidates were former Secretary of
State Hillary Clinton and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, for whom would you
vote?
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS NOT ASKED PREVIOUS QUESTION [N=524]
CURRENT
RVS
42
44
10
3
1
Hillary Clinton
Mitt Romney
(VOL.) Neither
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
10
Q11.
Which political party do you think has a majority of seats in the Tennessee state house
[RANDOMIZE: (the Republican Party), (the Democratic Party)], neither party, or do you not
know?10
CURRENT
RVS
65
6
1
27
*
Q12.
Republican
Democrat
Neither
Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
MAY 2014
RVS
MAY 2012
RVS
44
12
1
43
*
47
9
*
44
0
Which political party do you think has a majority of seats in your local city or county legislature?
[RANDOMIZE: (the Republican Party), (the Democratic Party)], neither party, or do you not
know?
CURRENT
RVS
46
12
4
37
1
Q13.
Republican
Democrat
Neither
Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
Which of the following comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right? [READ AND
ROTATE OPTIONS] (I would prefer my legislators work with members of the other political party
even if it means they have to compromise on some of their values and priorities) ...OR... (I would
prefer my legislators pursue their own values and priorities even if it means they are unwilling to
work with members of the other political party).11
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS [N=477]
CURRENT
RVS
77
19
1
2
10
11
DEC 2013
RVS
DEC 2012
RVS
74
22
3
*
74
21
3
2
May 2014 trend was asked of all Form 1 respondents [N=736, including N=608 RVs]. May 2012 trend was asked of all Form 2 respondents
[N=484, including N=400 RVs].
December 2013 and December 2012 trends were asked of Total respondents and results shown here are for Total RVs. In December 2012,
the phrase opposing political party was used in place of the current wording other political party.
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Q14.
Do you think political parties generally try to do what they think is right, or are they just trying to
get elected?
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS NOT ASKED PREVIOUS QUESTION [N=512]
CURRENT
RVS
16
77
4
2
[RANDOMIZE Q15-Q17; RANDOMIZE Q18-Q20; RANDOMIZE BLOCK Q15-Q17 AND BLOCK Q18-Q20]
*READ TO ALL:+ Now, Id like to ask you some questions about your feelings toward the Democratic Party
and Democrats you may know.
Q15.
How much do you generally agree with the Democratic Partys positions on important issues?
Would you say you...[READ]
CURRENT
RVS
17
28
9
16
27
2
1
Q16.
Mostly agree
Somewhat agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat disagree
Mostly disagree
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
How much do you generally trust Democratic Party leaders? Would you say you...[READ]
CURRENT
RVS
12
25
18
15
28
1
1
Mostly trust
Somewhat trust
Neither trust nor distrust
Somewhat distrust
Mostly distrust
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
12
Q17.
How much do you generally like people you know who vote for Democrats? Would you say
you...[READ]
CURRENT
RVS
39
20
27
3
5
4
2
Mostly like
Somewhat like
Neither like nor dislike
Somewhat dislike
Mostly dislike
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
*READ TO ALL:+ Now, Id like to ask you some questions about your feelings toward the Republican Party
and Republicans you may know.
Q18.
How much do you generally agree with the Republican Partys positions on important issues?
Would you say you...[READ]
CURRENT
RVS
23
36
9
13
17
2
*
Q19.
Mostly agree
Somewhat agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat disagree
Mostly disagree
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
How much do you generally trust Republican Party leaders? Would you say you...[READ]
CURRENT
RVS
14
31
17
16
21
1
1
Mostly trust
Somewhat trust
Neither trust nor distrust
Somewhat distrust
Mostly distrust
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
13
Q20.
How much do you generally like people you know who vote for Republicans? Would you say
you...[READ]
CURRENT
RVS
44
22
22
4
3
3
2
Mostly like
Somewhat like
Neither like nor dislike
Somewhat dislike
Mostly dislike
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
*READ TO ALL:+ Next Id like to get your views on some issues that are being discussed in the country
today.
Q21.
How concerned are you that there will be a large outbreak of Ebola inside the United States
within the next twelve months? Are you [READ]
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS [N=502]
CURRENT
RVS
20
27
26
25
*
1
Q22.
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not too concerned
Not concerned at all
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
How concerned are you that there will be an attack by the militant group ISIS inside the United
States within the next twelve months? Are you [READ]
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS NOT ASKED PREVIOUS QUESTION [N=487]
CURRENT
RVS
34
36
18
10
1
1
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not too concerned
Not concerned at all
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
14
Q23.
Which of the following statements about America comes closer to your view even if neither is
exactly right? [READ AND RANDOMIZE 1-2]
CURRENT
RVS
49
47
1
2
2
1
Q24.
The United States is a country where anyone, regardless of their background, can
work hard, succeed, and be comfortable financially
The widening gap between the incomes of the wealthy and everyone else is
undermining the idea that every American has the opportunity to move up to a
better standard of living
(VOL.) Both
(VOL.) Neither
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
Which comes closer to your view about the use of marijuana by adults? [READ AND RANDOMIZE
HALF 1-3 / HALF 3-1]12
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS
CURRENT
RVS
29
42
26
1
2
[N=495]
12
MAY 2014
RVS
32
44
22
2
*
[N=637]
May 2014 trend was asked of all Form 2 respondents [N=769, including N=637 RVs].
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Q25.
As you may know, marijuana use is legal in some states. Do you think the federal government
should take steps to enforce federal anti-marijuana laws in those states, or not?
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS NOT ASKED PREVIOUS QUESTION [N=494]
CURRENT
RVS
38
58
3
1
Q26.
How much do you favor or oppose allowing same-sex couples to legally marry? Would you say
you [READ]
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS [N=499]
CURRENT
RVS
15
7
23
7
47
1
1
Q27.
Strongly favor
Somewhat favor
Neither favor nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
Which comes closest to your view about relationships of same-sex couples? Same-sex couples
should be allowed to legally marry... Same-sex couples should be allowed to form civil unions,
but not legally marry... OR, there should be no legal recognition of same-sex relationships.13
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS NOT ASKED PREVIOUS QUESTION
CURRENT
RVS
32
25
39
2
3
[N=490]
13
Legally marry
Civil unions, not marriage
No legal recognition
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
DEC 2013
RVS
MAY 2013
RVS
32
20
45
2
*
[N=436]
32
17
46
3
2
[N=414]
December 2013 and May 2013 questions were each asked of a random half sample [December 2013 N=501 including 436 RVs / May 2013
N=480 including N=414 RVs].
16
Q28.
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Generations of slavery and
discrimination have created conditions that make it difficult for blacks to work their way out of
the lower class. Would you say you [READ]
CURRENT
RVS
14
24
23
37
2
1
Q29.
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
We hear a lot of talk these days about liberals and conservatives. Where would you place each
of the following with respect to their views on SOCIAL ISSUES such as gay marriage, abortion,
guns, or immigration? [READ FOR FIRST TWO ITEMS:] Would you consider [INSERT ITEMS;
RANDOMIZE] very liberal... somewhat liberal... moderate that is, neither liberal nor
conservative... somewhat conservative... or very conservative on social issues?
How about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? [READ AS NECESSARY: Would you consider (ITEM) very
liberal... somewhat liberal... moderate... somewhat conservative... or very conservative on social
issues?]14
VERY
LIB.
SOMEWHAT
LIB.
MODERATE
SOMEWHAT
CONS.
VERY
CONS.
(VOL.)
DK
(VOL.)
REF
9
13
15
19
27
12
22
24
24
28
3
3
1
1
44
26
13
3
2
11
11
21
10
37
44
16
13
11
20
2
*
3
4
11
8
20
9
33
38
22
22
10
18
1
1
2
4
8
11
19
7
38
39
26
30
5
8
*
1
a. Yourself
Current RVs
December 2012 RVs
c. Governor Haslam
Current RVs
December 2012 RVs
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December 2012 question wording was: We hear a lot of talk these days about liberals and conservatives. On a five-point scale that goes
from very liberal to very conservative, where would you place each of the following with respect to their views on SOCIAL ISSUES such as
gay marriage, abortion, guns, or immigration? (First,) how about [INSERT ITEMS; RANDOMIZE]? [READ AS NECESSARY: Would you consider
(ITEM) very liberal, somewhat liberal, neither liberal nor conservative, somewhat conservative or very conservative on social issues?
Results for moderate reflect trend results for neither liberal nor conservative.
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[READ TO ALL:] Now turning to issues that are being discussed in Tennessee...
Q30.
Thinking about all the taxes you pay, how do you think the overall amount of taxation in
Tennessee compares to that of other states in the U.S.? Do you think Tennessee is [READ]15
CURRENT
RVS
7
19
40
19
11
3
1
Q31.
MAY 2013
RVS
10
23
38
15
11
3
*
Some states, like Kentucky, have expanded Medicaid using money from the federal government
to provide medical care for low-income people. Other states, like Georgia, have decided not to
expand Medicaid. Do you strongly support, somewhat support, neither support nor oppose,
somewhat oppose or strongly oppose expanding Medicaid coverage for low-income people in
the state?
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS [N=494]
CURRENT
RVS
32
24
15
15
11
2
1
15
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
May 2013 question wording was: Thinking about state and local taxes in Tennessee, how do you think the amount of taxation in
the state compares to that of other states in the U.S.? Do you think Tennessee is...[READ]
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Q32.
Some states, like Kentucky, have expanded Medicaid using money from the federal government
to provide medical care for low-income people. Other states, like Georgia, have decided not to
expand Medicaid. Tennessee has decided not to expand Medicaid. Do you strongly support,
somewhat support, neither support nor oppose, somewhat oppose or strongly oppose
expanding Medicaid coverage for low-income people in the state?
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS NOT ASKED PREVIOUS QUESTION [N=495]
CURRENT
RVS
27
22
16
17
15
2
1
Q33.
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
Who do you think is MOST responsible for health care policy in Tennessee? [READ AND
RANDOMIZE HALF 1-3 / HALF 3-1]
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS [N=480]
CURRENT
RVS
33
55
7
4
1
Q34.
Given what you know about the Affordable Care Act that passed in 2010, do you have a
generally favorable or generally unfavorable view of it, or have you not heard enough about it to
form an opinion?16
Current RVs
May 2014 RVs
Dec 2013 RVs
May 2013 RVs
Dec 2012 RVs
16
GENERALLY
FAVORABLE
GENERALLY
UNFAVORABLE
HAVENT HEARD
ENOUGH
(VOL.) DK
(VOL.) REF
20
21
15
16
18
44
41
51
40
28
35
37
33
43
52
1
n/a
n/a
1
1
*
1
*
*
1
In May 2013, question was asked separately, each of independent random half samples in different placements in the survey; combined
trend results are shown here. In December 2012, question was asked separately of Form 1 and Form 2 respondents in different
placements in the survey; combined trend results are shown here.
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Q35.
On Election Day, Tennesseans voted in favor of Amendment 1, which allows the state legislature
to make laws regulating abortion within the state. As I read this list, please tell me whether you
would favor or oppose each of the following in Tennessee. (First,) what about a state law that
would [INSERT ITEMS; RANDOMIZE]? [READ FOR FIRST ITEM, THEN AS NECESSARY: Do you
favor, neither favor nor oppose, or oppose this?]
Q36.
FAVOR
NEITHER
OPPOSE
(VOL.) DK
(VOL.) REF
55
12
30
25
18
53
49
15
32
47
17
34
21
10
67
As you may know, in the last few years, states have been deciding whether or not to use the
Common Core, which are education standards for reading and math that are the same across
the states. In the states that have these standards, they will be used to hold public schools
accountable for their performance. How much do you support or oppose the use of the
Common Core standards in Tennessee? Would you say you...[READ]
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS [N=503]
CURRENT
RVS
21
17
12
18
28
4
1
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose these Common Core standards
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
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Q37.
As you may know, in the last few years, states have been deciding whether or not to use one set
of education standards for reading and math that are the same across the states. In the states
that have these standards, they will be used to hold public schools accountable for their
performance. How much do you support or oppose the use of these standards in Tennessee?
Would you say you...[READ]
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS NOT ASKED PREVIOUS QUESTION [N=486]
CURRENT
RVS
19
24
18
16
18
3
2
Q38.
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose these standards
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
Who do you think is MOST responsible for education policy in Tennessee? [READ AND
RANDOMIZE HALF 1-3 / HALF 3-1]
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS NOT ASKED Q33 [N=509]
CURRENT
RVS
12
53
31
3
*
Q39.
How concerned are you about the use or sale of methamphetamines also known as crystal
meth where you live? Are you...[READ]
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS [N=516]
CURRENT
RVS
58
24
10
7
1
*
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not too concerned
Not concerned at all
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
21
Q40.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There should be more emphasis on the
arts and music in public schools today. Would you say you [READ]
BASED ON A RANDOM HALF SAMPLE OF REGISTERED VOTERS NOT ASKED PREVIOUS QUESTION [N=473]
CURRENT
RVS
61
24
13
1
*
Q41.
Now, we are going to ask you some questions about your television viewing habits. For each of
the following TV programs, please tell me if you watch them on a regular basis, or not. (First,)
[INSERT ITEMS; RANDOMIZE]. [READ FOR FIRST ITEM, THEN AS NECESSARY: Do you watch this
program on a regular basis, or not?]
a.
b.
c.
d.
Q42.
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
ABCs Nashville
NBCs Meet the Press
ESPNs Monday Night Football
Netflixs Orange is the New
Black
YES
NO
(VOL.) DK
(VOL.) REF
15
15
29
84
85
71
1
*
0
*
0
*
90
Do you own any clothing from a professional or collegiate team sport that you wear in public,
such as jerseys, t-shirts, sweatshirts or hats?
CURRENT
RVS
50
50
*
*
Q43.
Yes
No
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
DURING THE PAST 12 months, did you personally see a doctor, nurse, or medical professional
for any reason?
CURRENT
RVS
83
16
*
*
Yes
No
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
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TP1.
Current RVs
May 2014 RVs
Dec 2013 RVs
May 2013 RVs
Dec 2012 RVs
May 2012 RVs
February 2012 RVs
TP2.
YES
NO
(VOL.) NEVER
HEARD OF TEA
PARTY
14
15
16
15
14
15
14
79
76
76
74
72
79
80
3
3
5
4
6
1
4
(VOL.) DK
(VOL.) REF
3
6
3
6
7
5
2
*
1
*
1
1
1
*
Current RVs
May 2014 RVs
Dec 2013 RVs
May 2013 RVs
Dec 2012 RVs
May 2012 RVs
YES
NO
34
34
40
37
31
37
50
47
43
42
46
46
8
10
8
9
11
6
(VOL.) NEVER
HEARD OF
TEA PARTY
(VOL.) DK
(VOL.) REF
4
4
6
5
6
2
3
5
2
6
5
7
2
1
*
1
2
1
25
32
29
12
1
1
17
Democrat
Republican
Independent
Something else
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
For the current poll and trends, this question was asked of all respondents except those who said they have never heard of the Tea Party
in the previous question. Results shown here have been recalculated to combine all those who volunteered in either question that they
have never heard of the Tea Party.
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Would you call yourself a Strong Democrat or Not a strong Democrat? [READ IF
NECESSARY: Whatever strong means to you.]
PTYSTRDEM.
58
40
1
1
Strong Democrat
Not a Strong Democrat
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
Would you call yourself a Strong Republican or Not a strong Republican? [READ IF
NECESSARY: Whatever strong means to you.]
PTYSTRREP.
57
41
1
*
Strong Republican
Not a Strong Republican
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
PARTY. Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Democrat, Republican, Independent or
something else?
PARTYLN2. [IF INDEPENDENT/SOMETHING ELSE/DK/REFUSED, ASK:] Do you think of yourself as closer to
the Republican Party, Democratic Party or neither?
CURRENT
RVS
34
45
20
1
*
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[READ TO ALL:] A few last questions for statistical purposes only...
IDEO3. How would you generally describe your views on most political matters? Are you: [READ AND
RANDOMIZE HALF 1-5 / HALF 5-1]
CURRENT
RVS
15
29
34
14
5
3
1
Very conservative
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Very liberal
(VOL.) Dont know
(VOL.) Refused
THE REMAINING DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS AND QUESTIONS QL1, QL1A, QC1 ARE NOT REPORTED IN THIS TOPLINE.
THANK AND END INTERVIEW: THANK YOU again for sharing your thoughts and opinions! Have a nice rest
of the day. [READ IF NECESSARY: This survey is being conducted by the Center for the Study of
Democratic Institutions at Vanderbilt University. If you have any questions about the survey, please feel
free to contact CSDI at (XXX) XXX-XXXX.]