VCF9085 Democratic Presidential Cand: Govt Health Insurance Scale

QUESTION:
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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)

VALID_CODES:
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1.   Government insurance plan
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.   Private insurance plan

MISSING_CODES:
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8.   DK
9.   NA; Form II (1972)
0.   "haven't thought much about it" for Democratic
     candidate's rating (1988 only); R self-rating
     is DK or "haven't thought much about it" on same 7pt
     scale (1972,1976)
Inap. question not used

NOTES:
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See note VCF9081.

WEIGHT:
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VCF0009/VCF0009a

TYPE:
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Numeric  Dec 0

SOURCE_VARS:
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1972:  720210
1976:  763275
1988:  880319
1996:  960480