VAR CF0508 DEM PARTY - GOVT HEALTH INSUR 7PT SCALE
COLUMNS 394 - 394
NUMERIC
MD EQ 0
There is much concern about the rapid rise in medical and
hospital costs.
Some (1988,1994: people) feel there should be a government insurance
plan which would cover all medical and hospital expenses (1988,1994:
for everyone).
Others feel that (1988,1994: all) medical expenses should be paid by
individuals, and through private insurance like Blue Cross (1988,
1994: or other company paid plans).
Where would you place the Democratic party on this scale [1988 ONLY:
or haven't you thought much about this]? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)
DEMOCRATIC PARTY - R's RATING OF PARTY ON GOVT HEALTH INSURANCE SCALE
USE WEIGHT VARIABLE VCF0009/VCF0009A/VCF0009B.
SEE ALSO: VCF0507.
In 1994 and prior to 1988 (exc. 1970), Rs who responded "DK," NA or
"haven't thought much about it" to self-placement on the 7-point
health insurance scale were not asked for party placements on the same
scale.
In 1970, if R responded "haven't thought much" to self-placement then
party placements were not asked; however, if R responded DK or NA to
self-placement then party placements were asked.
In 1988, the respondent was asked for placements of the major parties
on this scale regardless of whether R replied "DK" or "haven't thought
much about it" to self-placement. In 1988 only, "haven't thought much
about it" (was also a response option offered by the interviewer in
the question texts for party placements as well as in the question
text for self-placement.
1. Government insurance plan
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. Private insurance plan
0. DK party placement ; NA party placement; DK self-placement
(1972,1976,1978,1994); haven't thought much about self-
placement (1970,1972,1976,1978,1994); NA self-placement
(all years exc. 1970); INAP, form II (1972); question not
used; Haven't thought much about party placement (1988
ONLY)
1970: 135(type 0) 1972: 212 1976: 3276
1978: 383 1988: 322 1994: 954
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