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(I am going to read 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 next pair is: 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 feel strongly about that, or not?

Thinking about the national (television) network news–the ABC News with Peter Jennings, the CBS News with Dan Rather, NBC with Tom Brokaw, and CNN (Cable News Network)–would you say it has gotten better or worse over the past five years?

(I am going to read 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 next pair is: The state government here is almost always wasteful and inefficient. The state government here often does a better job than people give it credit for. Do you feel strongly about that, or not?

(I’d like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV (television) and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never.) How often do you…watch news magazine shows such as 60 Minutes or 20/20?

Thinking about the daily newspaper you are most familiar with, would you say it has gotten better or worse over the past five years?

(I’d like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV (television) and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never.) How often do you…listen to National Public Radio (N.P.R.)?

I’m going to read you a list of different types of news. Please tell me how closely you follow this type of news either in the newspaper, on television, or on radio…very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all closely?… News about political figures and events in Washington

(Now I would like to ask you a few questions about some things that have been in the news. Not everyone will have heard about them.) Do you happen to know what the federal minimum wage is today?

(Thinking back to the November 1994 elections for Congress, did things come up which kept you from voting, or did you happen to vote?) (If yes, ask:) Are you absolutely certain you voted, or is there a chance you may not have?

(I’d like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV (television) and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never.) How often do you…watch C-Span?