VAR CF0508 DEM PARTY - GOVT HEALTH INSUR 7PT SCALE

VAR CF0508    DEM PARTY - GOVT HEALTH INSUR 7PT SCALE
              COLUMNS 478-478
              NUMERIC
              MD EQ 0


        There is much concern about the rapid rise in medical and
        hospital costs.
        Some (1988,1994: people) feel there should be a government insurance
        plan which would cover all medical and hospital expenses (1988,1994:
        for everyone).
        Others feel that (1988,1994: all) medical expenses should be paid by
        individuals, and through private insurance like Blue Cross (1988,
        1994: or other company paid plans).

        Where would you place the Democratic party on this scale  [1988 ONLY:
        or haven't you thought much about this]? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

        DEMOCRATIC PARTY - R's RATING OF PARTY ON GOVT HEALTH INSURANCE SCALE

        USE WEIGHT VARIABLE VCF0009/VCF0009A/VCF0009B.

        SEE ALSO:   VCF0507.

        In 1994 and prior to 1988 (exc. 1970), Rs who responded "DK," NA or
        "haven't thought much about it" to self-placement on the 7-point
        health insurance scale were not asked for party placements on the same
        scale.

        In 1970, if R responded "haven't thought much" to self-placement then
        party placements were not asked; however, if R responded DK or NA to
        self-placement then party placements were asked.

        In 1988, the respondent was asked for placements of the major parties
        on this scale regardless of whether R replied "DK" or "haven't thought
        much about it" to self-placement.  In 1988 only, "haven't thought much
        about it" (was also a response option offered by the interviewer in
        the question texts for party placements as well as in the question
        text for self-placement.

               1.  Government insurance plan
               2.
               3.
               4.
               5.
               6.
               7.  Private insurance plan

               0.  DK party placement ; NA party placement; DK self-placement
                   (1972,1976,1978,1994); haven't thought much about self-
                    placement (1970,1972,1976,1978,1994); NA self-placement
                    (all years exc. 1970); INAP, form II (1972); question not
                    used; Haven't thought much about party placement (1988
                    ONLY)

        1970:  135(type 0)  1972:  212     1976:  3276
        1978:  383          1988:  322     1994:  954


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