VAR CF9073 PRESIDENT- 7PT DEFENSE SPENDING SCALE
COLUMNS 814 - 814
NUMERIC
MD EQ 0 OR GE 8
Some people believe that we should spend much less money for defense.
Others feel that defense spending should be greatly increased.
Where would you place <president> on this scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN
TO R)
DEFENSE SPENDING-- PRESIDENT'S RATING ON 7-POINT SCALE
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USE WEIGHT VARIABLE VCF0009/VCF0009A/VCF0009B.
In 1980 this variable referred to Jimmy Carter. In 1982, 1984, 1986
and 1988, this variable referred to Ronald Reagan. In 1990 and 1992
this var referred to George Bush. In 1996 this var referred to Bill
Clinton.
NO SELF-PLACEMENT INAPS:
In all years before 1996, if R replied DK or "haven't thought much
about it" or if his/her response was NA in rating self on this same 7-
point scale, then R was not asked this question.
In 1996, since the incumbent President was also the Democratic
Presidential candidate, administration for this var was affected by
the fact that randomization occurred for the order of the 3 major
Presidential candidate names for this placement.
1. GREATLY DECREASE DEFENSE SPENDING
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. GREATLY INCREASE DEFENSE SPENDING
8. DK
9. NA; INAP, short-form or Spanish language IW (1992); question
not used
0. Inap, R self-rating is DK or "Haven't thought much about it"
on same 7-point scale (not 1996)
1980: 282 1982: 408 1984: 396
1986: 406 1988: 317 1990: 440
1992: 3708 1996: 960466
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