VAR CF9103 REP HSE CAND- 7PT AID TO BLACKS SCALE

VAR CF9103    REP HSE CAND- 7PT AID TO BLACKS SCALE
              COLUMNS 1007-1007
              NUMERIC
              MD EQ 0 OR GE 8


        Some people feel that the government in Washington should make every
        (1978: possible) effort to improve the social and economic position of
        blacks and other minority groups (1980: even if it means giving the
        preferential treatment). Others feel that the government should not
        make any special effort to help minorities because they should help
        themselves.

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

        GOVERNMENT AID TO BLACKS--  REPUBLICAN HOUSE CANDIDATE'S RATING ON 7-
        POINT SCALE
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        USE WEIGHT VARIABLE VCF0009/VCF0009A/VCF0009B.

        Responses referring to an independent or "other" candidate are not
        recorded here for districts having only one major party candidate
        (e.g. type race 23 in VCF0902).

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

               1.   GOVERNMENT SHOULD HELP BLACKS/MINORITIES
               2.
               3.
               4.
               5.
               6.
               7.   BLACKS/MINORITIES SHOULD HELP THEMSELVES

               8.   DK/DON'T RECOGNIZE
               9.   NA; INAP, no post IW (1980); question not used
               0.   Inap, R self-rating was DK or "Haven't thought much about
                    it"; no Republican candidate in district race (incl.
                    Washington DC)

        1978:  378        1980:  1068      1982:  420


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