VAR CF9093 REP PRES CAND- 7PT GOVT HEALTH INS SCALE

VAR CF9093    REP PRES CAND- 7PT GOVT HEALTH INS SCALE
              COLUMNS 997-997
              NUMERIC
              MD EQ 0 OR GE 8


        There is much concern about the rapid rise in medical and hospital
        costs. Some feel there should be a government insurance plan which
        would cover all medical and hospital expenses. Others feel that
        medical expenses should be paid by individuals, and through private
        insurance like Blue Cross.

        Where would you place <the Republican Presidential Candidate> on this
        scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

        GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE--  REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S
        RATING ON 7-POINT SCALE
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        USE WEIGHT VARIABLE VCF0009/VCF0009A/VCF0009B.

        This variable referred to Nixon in 1972, Ford in 1976, George Bush in
        1988, and Dole in 1996.

        In 1988 only, the response option "Haven't thought much about it" was
        coded for candidate rating.

        NO SELF-PLACEMENT INAPS:
        In 1972 and 1976, if R replied DK or "haven't thought much about it"
        rating self on this same 7-point scale, then R was not asked this
        question.

        In 1996, randomization occurred for the order of the 3 major
        Presidential candidate names for this placement.

               1.   GOVERNMENT INSURANCE PLAN
               2.
               3.
               4.
               5.
               6.
               7.   PRIVATE INSURANCE PLAN

               8.   DK
               9.   NA; INAP, form II (1972); question not used
               0.   "Haven't thought much about it" for Republican candidate's
                    rating (1988 only); Inap, R self-rating is DK or "Haven't
                    thought much about it" on same 7-point scale (1972,1976)

        1972:  209         1976:  3274      1988:  320
        1996:  960481


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