party id 3 - no filter
1 = Republican
2 = Democrat
3 = Independent/Other

XPARTY3 partyid 3
1 = Republican
2 = Other
3 = Democrat
4 = Placeholder (empty)
5 = Placeholder (empty)
6 = Placeholder (empty)
7 = Placeholder (empty)
8 = Placeholder (empty)
9 = Missing Data

XPARTY7 :Party ID 7
1 = Strong Republican
2 = Not Strong Republican
3 = Leans Republican
4 = Undecided/Independent/Other
5 = Leans Democrat
6 = Not Strong Democrat
7 = Strong Democrat
8 = Placeholder (empty)
9 = Missing

Q1. Some people are calling for Israel to conduct a military strike against Iran's nuclear program before it makes further progress…Do you favor:
-1 = Refused
1 = Israel conducting a military strike against Iran's nuclear program
2 = The US and other major powers continuing to pursue negotiations with Iran

Q2. Do you think that Iran is:
-1 = Refused
1 = Producing nuclear fuel strictly for its energy needs
2 = Has decided to produce nuclear weapons and is actively working to do so.
3 = Is developing some of the technical ability necessary to produce nuclear weapons, but has not decided whether to produce

Q3. How likely do you think it is that Iran will eventually develop nuclear weapons?
-1 = Refused
1 = Very likely
2 = Somewhat likely
3 = Not very likely
4 = Not likely at all

Q4. Suppose Iran develops nuclear weapons. Do you think that:
-1 = Refused
1 = Iran would be likely to use them against Israel because it is so hostile toward Israel
2 = Iran would be deterred from striking Israel for fear of being destroyed in a nuclear retaliatory strike

Q5. If Iran develops nuclear weapons, which of the following concerns you the most:
-1 = Refused
1 = Iran would actually use nuclear weapons against the US or its allies
2 = This would lead other countries in the region to develop nuclear arms, leading to an arms race
3 = Iran would feel emboldened to pursue aggressive policies toward the US and its allies
4 = None of these

[Choice 1 ]If Iran were to develop nuclear weapons, which TWO of the following do you think is most likely to occur:
-1 = Refused
1 = Iran would actually use nuclear weapons against the US or its allies
2 = This would lead other countries in the region to develop nuclear arms, leading to an arms race
3 = Iran would feel emboldened to pursue aggressive policies toward the US and its allies
4 = Stability would increase, since both Iran and Israel would be deterred by the other's ability to destroy them
5 = Not much will change in the region

Q7. US should discourage Israel from attacking Iran’s nuclear program. Arguments.
-1 = Refused
1 = Very convincing
2 = Somewhat convincing
3 = Somewhat unconvincing
4 = Very unconvincing

Q10. So now, do you think the US should:
-1 = Refused
1 = Discourage Israel from attacking Iran's nuclear program
2 = Take a neutral stance
3 = Encourage Israel to attack Iran's nuclear program

Q11. In dealing with problem of Iran's nuclear program, do you think that the US should:
-1 = Refused
1 = Primarily act by itself
2 = Try to primarily act through the UN Security Council

Q12. Suppose Israel strikes & Iran retaliates by striking back at Israel, but Iran does not attack any US targets. What should US do?
-1 = Refused
1 = Provide whatever help Israel requests, including military forces
2 = Publicly support Israel's actions, but not provide military support
3 = Stay neutral and do not get involved
4 = Stay neutral and actively work to get both sides to stop the fighting
5 = Publicly oppose Israel's actions
6 = Actively distance the US from Israel by stopping military aid

Q13. US govt has recommended that Israel not strike Iran. If Israel strikes anyway, what do you believe US govt's reaction WOULD be?
-1 = Refused
1 = It would support Israel diplomatically, but not provide military assistance
2 = It would join the war on Israel's behalf
3 = It would stay neutral
4 = It would punish Israel by reducing its current support to Israel

Q14. If Israel were to strike Iran's nuclear facilities, how long would armed conflict between Iran & Israel last?
-1 = Refused
1 = Days
2 = Weeks
3 = Months
4 = Years

Q15. If Israel were to strike Iran's nuclear facilities, how would this affect Iranian govt?
-1 = Refused
1 = It would be weakened
2 = It would be strengthened
3 = It would have no effect

Q16. What do you believe likely outcome would be if Israel were to strike Iran:
-1 = Refused
1 = It would delay Iran's capabilities to develop nuclear weapons by 1-2 years
2 = It would delay Iran's capabilities by 3-5 years
3 = It would delay Iran's capabilities by more than 5 years
4 = It would accelerate Iran's nuclear program
5 = It would have no effect on Iran's nuclear program

Q17. Do you approve of US joining in econ sanctions against Syria?
-1 = Refused
1 = Approve
2 = Disapprove

Q18. Members of Arab League & Turkey are considering establishing safe haven. Args. Do you think establishing safe havens is:
-1 = Refused
1 = A good idea
2 = Not a good idea

Q19a. Should US be willing to [Provide weapons] to defend safe havens?
-1 = Refused
1 = Should be willing
2 = Should not be willing

Q21. If the Arab League decides to provide weapons to opposition forces in Syria & asks US to help, should US contribute weapons?
-1 = Refused
1 = Should
2 = Should not

D1. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a:
-1 = Refused
1 = Republican
2 = Independent
3 = Democrat
4 = Other
5 = No preference

D1a. Do you think of yourself as closer to the:
-1 = Refused
1 = Republican Party
2 = Democratic Party
3 = Neither

D2. Did you vote for a candidate for Congress in the last election in 2010?
-1 = Refused
1 = Yes
2 = No

D4. Of the candidates for President currently running, which do you prefer?
-1 = Refused
1 = Barack Obama
2 = Newt Gingrich
3 = Rick Santorum
4 = Mitt Romney
5 = Ron Paul
6 = Other

Religion - 3way
1 = Evangelical Christian
2 = Christian
3 = Other religion
4 = No preference

What is your religion?
-1 = Refused
1 = Baptist-any denomination
2 = Protestant (e.g., Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Episcopal)
3 = Catholic
4 = Mormon
5 = Jewish
6 = Muslim
7 = Hindu
8 = Buddhist
9 = Pentecostal
10 = Eastern Orthodox
11 = Other Christian
12 = Other non-Christian, please specify:
13 = None

Which position is closer to yours?
-1 = Refused
1 = When polls use state-of-the-art scientific methods to design a sample to mirror the population, and questions are review
2 = Polls can never be trusted to provide accurate information no matter what you do.

Age
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED

Age - 7 Categories
1 = 18-24
2 = 25-34
3 = 35-44
4 = 45-54
5 = 55-64
6 = 65-74
7 = 75+
99 = Under 18

Age - 4 Categories
1 = 18-29
2 = 30-44
3 = 45-59
4 = 60+
99 = Under 18

Education (Highest Degree Received)
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = No formal education
2 = 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade
3 = 5th or 6th grade
4 = 7th or 8th grade
5 = 9th grade
6 = 10th grade
7 = 11th grade
8 = 12th grade NO DIPLOMA
9 = HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE - high school DIPLOMA or the equivalent (GED)
10 = Some college, no degree
11 = Associate degree
12 = Bachelors degree
13 = Masters degree
14 = Professional or Doctorate degree

Education (Categorical)
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Less than high school
2 = High school
3 = Some college
4 = Bachelor's degree or higher

Race / Ethnicity
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = White, Non-Hispanic
2 = Black, Non-Hispanic
3 = Other, Non-Hispanic
4 = Hispanic
5 = 2+ Races, Non-Hispanic

Gender
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Male
2 = Female

Household Head
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
0 = No
1 = Yes

Housing Type
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = A one-family house detached from any other house
2 = A one-family house attached to one or more houses
3 = A building with 2 or more apartments
4 = A mobile home
5 = Boat, RV, van, etc.

Household Income
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Less than $5,000
2 = $5,000 to $7,499
3 = $7,500 to $9,999
4 = $10,000 to $12,499
5 = $12,500 to $14,999
6 = $15,000 to $19,999
7 = $20,000 to $24,999
8 = $25,000 to $29,999
9 = $30,000 to $34,999
10 = $35,000 to $39,999
11 = $40,000 to $49,999
12 = $50,000 to $59,999
13 = $60,000 to $74,999
14 = $75,000 to $84,999
15 = $85,000 to $99,999
16 = $100,000 to $124,999
17 = $125,000 to $149,999
18 = $150,000 to $174,999
19 = $175,000 or more

Marital Status
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Married
2 = Widowed
3 = Divorced
4 = Separated
5 = Never married
6 = Living with partner

MSA Status
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
0 = Non-Metro
1 = Metro

Region 4 - Based on State of Residence
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Northeast
2 = Midwest
3 = South
4 = West

Region 9 - Based on State of Residence
1 = New England
2 = Mid-Atlantic
3 = East-North Central
4 = West-North Central
5 = South Atlantic
6 = East-South Central
7 = West-South Central
8 = Mountain
9 = Pacific

Ownership Status of Living Quarters
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Owned or being bought by you or someone in your household
2 = Rented for cash
3 = Occupied without payment of cash rent

Current Employment Status
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Working - as a paid employee
2 = Working - self-employed
3 = Not working - on temporary layoff from a job
4 = Not working - looking for work
5 = Not working - retired
6 = Not working - disabled
7 = Not working - other

0 = No
1 = Yes