VAR CF9093 REP PRES CAND- 7PT GOVT HEALTH INS SCALE COLUMNS 834 - 834 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 PRESIDENTIALCANDIDATE'S RATING ON 7-POINT SCALE ------------------------------------------------------------------- USE WEIGHT VARIABLE VCF0009/VCF0009A/VCF0009B. This variable referred to Nixon in 1972, Ford in 1976, 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 ==============================