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Thinking about the two major political parties in this country, which one would you say is most concerned with protecting religious values…the Republicans or the Democrats?

I am going to read you some pairs of statements that will help us understand how you feel about a number of things. As I read each pair, tell me whether the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own views–even if neither is exactly right…. The government should do more to help needy Americans, even if it means going deeper into debt. The government today can’t afford to do much more to help the needy.

Do you think there is a heaven, where people who have led good lives are eternally rewarded?

Suppose the 1996 presidential election were being held today and the candidates were Bill Clinton, the Democrat and Bob Dole, the Republican. Who would you vote for?

(Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on this issue…a personal experience, the views of your friends and family, what you have seen or read in the media, your religious beliefs, your education, or something else?)… This country should do whatever it takes to protect the environment. This country has gone too far in its efforts to protect the environment.

(I’d like your views on some people and things in the news. As I read from a list, please tell me which category best describes your overall opinion of who or what I name.) Would you say your overall opinion of…business corporations…is very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable?

As I read from a list, please tell me which if any of the following descriptions apply to you…traditional Catholic or progressive Catholic?

I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it…. The death penalty for persons convicted of murder

Do you consider the United States a Christian nation, or not?

(I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it.)… Allowing Christmas nativity scenes and Christmas carols in public schools during the holidays