VAR CF9085 DEM PRES CAND- 7PT GOVT HEALTH INS SCALE
COLUMNS 826 - 826
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 Democratic Presidential Candidate> on this
scale? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)
GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE-- DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIALCANDIDATE'S
RATING ON 7-POINT SCALE
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USE WEIGHT VARIABLE VCF0009/VCF0009A/VCF0009B.
This variable referred to McGovern in 1972, Carter in 1976, Dukakis in
1988, and Clinton 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 Democratic 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: 210 1976: 3275 1988: 319
1996: 960480
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