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CBS News Poll, October #1, 2013 (ICPSR 36061)
Released/updated on: 2015-11-12
Geographic coverage: United States
Time period: 2013-10-01--2013-10-02
This poll, the first of two fielded in October 2013, is a part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on a range of political and social issues. Respondents were asked about their general attitudes toward the government, the political gridlock between Congress and President Obama, and about issues including healthcare, the federal budget, and the government shutdown. Opinions were collected about the approval of President Obama and the Democrats in Congress, Republicans in Congress, the on-going negotiations over the federal budget, support for new Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), and government priorities while avoiding a government shutdown. Additional topics included the Tea Party, the United States debt ceiling, and a series of questions regarding cell phone and land-line telephone use. Demographic information includes sex, age, race, marital status, education level, household income, type of residential area (e.g., urban or rural), political party affiliation, and political philosophy.
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CBS News/New York Times Poll, September #2, 2013 (ICPSR 36060)
Released/updated on: 2015-07-23
Geographic coverage: United States
Time period: 2013-09-19--2013-09-23
This poll, the last of two fielded in September 2013, is a part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicits public opinion on a range of political and social issues. Respondents were asked their opinions on the Obama administration, Congressional job performance, the economy, the situation in Syria, foreign policy, and health insurance law. Opinions were also gathered on the federal budget deficit, the financial collapse of 2008, the possibility of a government shutdown, and about whether or not they were registered to vote as well as their Tea Party affiliation. There are also a series of questions regarding cellular and land-line telephone use. Demographic information includes age, race, sex, ethnicity, type of residential area (e.g. urban or rural), religion, marital status, education level, household income, voter registration status, political party affiliation, and political philosophy.
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CBS News Poll, October #2 2013 (ICPSR 36062)
Released/updated on: 2015-07-15
Geographic coverage: United States
Time period: 2013-10-18--2013-10-21
This poll, the second fielded in October of 2013, is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicits public opinion on a range of political and social issues. Respondents were asked their opinions on various topics including government leaders, the Obama administration, Congress, the economy, the government shut down, the debt ceiling, the Affordable Care Act, immigration, and the Tea Party movement. There are also a series of questions regarding cellular and land-line phone use. Demographic information includes age, race, ethnicity, marital status, education level, household income, type of residential area (e.g., urban or rural), voter registration status, political party affiliation, and political philosophy.
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ABC News/Washington Post Monthly Poll, March 2011 (ICPSR 35091)
Released/updated on: 2014-06-12
Geographic coverage: United States
Time period: 2011-03-01--2011-03-31
This poll, fielded March 2011, is a part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicits public opinion on a range of political and social issues. Respondents were asked whether they approved of the performances of President Obama and Congress on a range of topics including: the economy, the budget deficit, economic recovery, intervention in the Middle East and North Africa (specifically Libya), Social Security, and workers' rights. Queries also investigated respondents' opinions of the Tea Party movement, the war in Afghanistan, Republican leaders, partisan cooperation, and the quality of leadership provided by the political parties. Additional subjects included: how to resolve state budget deficits, social security, government shutdown, unions, the price of gasoline, equal marriage rights, and women in the military. Political partisanship and left-right political self-placement were also solicited. Demographic and other background information includes age, gender, race, religious affiliation, education, and locality of residence.
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ABC News/Washington Post Government Shutdown Poll, November 1995 (ICPSR 6684)
Released/updated on: 2013-12-18
Geographic coverage: United States
Time period: 1995-11-01--1995-11-30
This special topic poll sought respondents' views on the 1995 federal government shutdown as well as their opinions of President Bill Clinton, the United States Congress, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich, and the Senate majority leader Bob Dole. Respondents were asked to indicate their level of trust in the federal government, with whom they placed blame for the federal government shutdown, and whether they supported the latest Republican budget proposal. Respondents were also asked if they experienced any personal inconvenience as a result of the shutdown and if they considered the country to be in a state of crisis. Demographic variables include respondent's sex, race, level of education, political orientation, and family income.
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ABC News HMO Poll, November 1995 (ICPSR 6683)
Released/updated on: 2006-11-15
Geographic coverage: United States
Time period: 1995-11-01--1995-11-30
This special topic poll sought respondents' views on Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and a range of other issues. Respondents were asked to rate their current health insurance coverage based on the quality of care received, cost, personal attention received from the doctor, ability to make an appointment, ability to see medical specialists when necessary, and ability to receive the most sophisticated medical treatments. Respondents were also asked for their opinions of President Bill Clinton and his handling of the presidency, the economy, and foreign policy. They were also queried about the 1996 presidential and congressional elections, the recent Republican budget proposal, and with whom they placed the blame for the looming federal government shutdown. The situation in Bosnia was addressed, with questions covering the sending of U.S. troops to Bosnia, Congressional approval of the troop deployment, and whether America's vital interests were at stake. In addition, respondents were asked to name their favorite traditional Thanksgiving dinner food and to specify if they preferred white or dark meat. Demographic variables include age, race, sex, education, political party, political orientation, family income, voter registration history, and health insurance coverage.
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ABC News Government Shutdown Poll #2, January 1996 (ICPSR 6827)
Released/updated on: 2006-11-14
Geographic coverage: United States
Time period: 1996-01-01--1996-01-31
This special topic poll, fielded on January 3, 1996, sought respondents' views on the federal government shutdown and the role that President Bill Clinton and congressional Republicans played in its development and its ongoing status. Those queried were asked whom they blamed for the shutdown and for the failure to end it. Additional topics covered whether the shutdown was a good or a bad thing, whether respondents had been personally inconvenienced, and whether they believed that the White House and Congress were honestly trying to end the shutdown. Background variables include sex and political party.