At this point in time, how would you grade the Louisiana State Legislature with A being excellent, B being good, C being fair, D being poor, and F being very poor.

    A
    B
    C
    D
    F
    Not sure/Don’t know/Refused


At this point in time, how would you grade Louisiana’s governor, Bobby Jindal, with A being excellent, B being good, C being fair, D being poor, and F being very poor.

    A
    B
    C
    D
    F
    Not sure/Don’t know/Refused


Overall, how much do you think the Louisiana State Legislature accomplished this year: a great deal, a good amount, not too much, or nothing at all?

    A great deal
    A good amount
    Not too much
    Nothing at all
    Not sure/Don’t know/Refused


And what would you say is the single most important thing up to this point that the Louisiana state legislature accomplished this year?

    Income Tax reduction
    Maintain Funding for Colleges and Universities at the southern regional average
    Tuition Increase [5%] for Colleges and Universities
    Reduction of the use of non-recurring funds for recurring expenses
    Workforce Development/Re-organization of the Department of Labor
    Capital Outlay reform [changing the way construction projects are selected for completion]
    Legislative Pay Raise
    Not sure/Don’t know/Refused


Who do you think should have the lead role in deciding which construction projects get funded – the governor or the state legislature?

    Governor
    State Legislature
    Not sure/Don’t know/Refused


As you may be aware, this was the first legislative session in which term limits were in effect. Some say term limits are good idea that keeps public officials from staying in office too long and losing touch with the concerns of the average citizen. Others say terms are bad idea that put inexperienced people in office and weak the legislature relative to the executive branch and special interests. Which view do you think best represents the effect of term limits on the Louisiana state legislature during the past year?

    Term limits made legislators more responsive to their constituents
    Term limits weakened the legislature relative to the executive branch
    Not sure/Don’t know


Please tell whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose the following legislative proposals: Allowing Louisiana colleges and universities to set tuition without a 2/3 vote of the legislature.

    Strongly favor
    Favor
    Oppose
    Strongly oppose
    Not sure/Don’t know/Refused


Please tell whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose the following legislative proposals: A ban on using hand-held telephones while driving.

    Strongly favor
    Favor
    Oppose
    Strongly oppose
    Not sure/Don’t know/Refused


Please tell whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose the following legislative proposals: A ban on government funding for therapeutic cloning.

    Strongly favor
    Favor
    Oppose
    Strongly oppose
    Not sure/Don’t know/Refused


In the first special session this year, the legislature passed ethics reform. How confident are you that ethic reform can be effectively enforced – very confident, somewhat confident, not very confident, or not at all confident?

    Very confident
    Somewhat confident
    Not very confident
    Not at all confident
    Not sure/Don’t know/Refused


Please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose the following bill: The legislature passed a bill that revises income taxes for certain income earners. Currently, if your income is between $12,500 and $25,000, your tax rate is 4%. If you earn more than $25,000, your rate is 6%. Under the new law, the 4% rate is extended to those earning between $12,500 and $50,000. The 6% rate kicks in for incomes above $50,000.

    Strongly favor
    Favor
    Oppose
    Strongly oppose
    Strongly oppose
    Not sure/Don’t know/Refused


How closely would you say that you follow news on state government and public affairs in Louisiana? Would you say follow the news very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely or not at all?

    Very closely
    Somewhat
    Not Very Closely
    Not at All
    Don't Know/Not Available/Refused


Would you say the government is pretty much run by a few big interests looking out for themselves or that it is run for the benefit of all the people?

    Few Big Interests
    Benefit of all
    Don't Know/Not Available/Refused


How much attention do you feel the government pays to what the people think when it decides what to do -- a good deal, some, or not much?

    Good Deal
    Some
    Not Much
    Don't Know/Not Available/Refused


Please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement: I am generally well informed about this show's topic.

    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Neither agree nor disagree
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
    Don't Know/ Not Available/Refused


Please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement: I understand why people would disagree with my perspective on this issue.

    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Neither agree nor disagree
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
    Don't Know/ Not Available/Refused


Please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement: Discussions - even those that involve serious disagreements - should be an important part of the political processes.

    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Neither agree nor disagree
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
    Don't Know/ Not Available/Refused


Please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement: Democracy requires hearing from all sides of a political issue, even those with unpopular views.

    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Neither agree nor disagree
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
    Don't Know/ Not Available/Refused


What is your political party affiliation?

    Republican Party
    Democratic Party
    Independent
    Other [Specify]
    Don't know/Not available/Refused


The terms "liberal" and "conservative" may mean different things to people, depending on the kind of issue one is considering. In terms of ECONOMIC issues, would you say you are:

    Very liberal
    Liberal
    Somewhat liberal
    Moderate
    Somewhat conservative
    Conservative
    Very conservative
    Don't know/Not available/Refused


Now, thinking in terms of social issues and people's behavior, would you say you are:

    Very liberal
    Liberal
    Somewhat liberal
    Moderate
    Somewhat conservative
    Conservative
    Very conservative
    Don't know/Not available/Refused


What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself?

    White
    Black
    Asian
    Hispanic
    Native American
    Mixed race
    Other
    Don't know/Not available/Refused


What is the highest level of education you have received?

    Grade school
    High school diploma/GED
    Vocational/Technical Degree
    Associates Degree
    Bachelors Degree
    Masters Degree
    PhD/MD/JD
    Other
    Don't know/Not available/Refused


What was your age on your last birthday?

    17 or Younger
    18-24
    25-34
    35-44
    45-54
    55-64
    65-74
    75-84
    85 or older
    Don't know/Not available/Refused


What is your marital status?

    Single
    Married
    Divorced/Separated
    Widowed
    Other
    Don't know/Not available/Refused


What is your total 2007 household income before taxes?

    $10,000 OR LESS
    $10,001-$20,000
    $20,001-$30,000
    $30,001-$40,000
    $40,001-$50,000
    $50,001-$60,000
    $60,001-$70,000
    $70,001-$80,000
    $80,001-$100,000
    $80,001-$100,000
    $100,001 OR MORE
    Don't know/Not available/Refused


Gender?

    Male
    Female
    Don't know/Not available/Refused
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