VAR CF0502A WHICH PARTY IS MORE CONSERVATIVE (2) COLUMNS 390 - 390 NUMERIC MD EQ 0 Would you say that (1984-later: either) one of the parties (1972: either party) is more conservative (1970-1976: or more liberal) than the other? (IF YES:) Which party is more conservative? ------------------------------------------------------------------- USE WEIGHT VARIABLE VCF0009/VCF0009A/VCF0009B. After 1976, respondents answering no/DK to the initial question were not prompted further. 1. Yes, Democrats more conservative 2. Yes, Republicans more conservative 5. No, both the same 9. DK whether one more conservative; yes, one more conservative but DK which party 0. NA whether one more conservative; yes, one more conservative but NA which party; INAP, no post IW (1972,1984,1988, 1992); telephone IW (1984); form II,III or IV (1972); form A (1990); question not used 1970: 177(type 0) 1972: 500 1976: 3194 1984: 874,875 1988: 810,811 1990: 349,350 1992: 5914,5915 ==============================