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Respondents were asked, "[ASK IF Donald Trump Voter] You said that in a general election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden that you would vote for Donald Trump. Which of the following better describes your vote choice:" Measurement of Party ID for...

Keywords: 2020 Election, Donald Trump, Joe Biden

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Greg Abbott has handled the response to the coronavirus/COVID-19?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Coronavirus, Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Dan Patrick is doing as Lieutenant Governor? Would you say that you..." Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Dan Patrick

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Donald Trump is doing as president? Would you say that you..." Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "What do you think is more important...[RANDOMIZE 1-2] Trying to help control the spread of the coronavirus, even if public education has to take place over the internet with children at home OR Children being taught in...

Keywords: Coronavirus, Public Education, Public Health

Respondents were asked, " [ASK IF Joe Biden Voter] You said that in a general election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden that you would vote for Joe Biden. Which of the following better describes your vote choice:"

Keywords: 2020 Election, Donald Trump, Joe Biden

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Donald Trump has handled race relations?"

Keywords: Donald Trump, Race

Respondents were asked, "Do you think the deaths of African Americans during encounters with police in recentyears are...Isolated incidents OR A sign of broader problems in the treatment of African Americans by police" Fundamentalism is calculated...

Keywords: Discrimination, Police, Race

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how each of the following is handling the coronavirus/COVID-19?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Overall, how would you say efforts to deal with the coronavirus/COVID-19 are going in the U.S.?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Do you favor or oppose giving all Texans the opportunity to vote by mail?"

Keywords: vote by mail, Voting

Respondents were asked, "Generally speaking, are you confident that Americans will trust the result of the presidential election?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: 2020 Election

Respondents were asked, "Do you think that a coronavirus vaccine will be made available before it is proven safe and effective?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely...

Keywords: Coronavirus, Public Health

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that you and your family are economically a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable...

Keywords: Microeconomics

Respondents were asked, "How likely are you to change your mind before you vote?" Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to be a Democrats, Republicans,...

Keywords: 2020 Election

Respondents were asked, "As you may know, many Americans have been told to stay home if they can because of the coronavirus pandemic. Which of these best describes you these days?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that the Texas economy is a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Texas Economy

Respondents were asked, "What would you say is the most important problem facing this country today?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Most Important Problem - Country

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how Donald Trump has handled the response to the coronavirus/COVID-19?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "If a vaccine to prevent coronavirus infection were widely available at a low cost, would you try to get that vaccine, or not?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus, Public Health

Respondents were asked, "What one issue is the most important to your vote in the 2020 presidential Election?" Respondents were asked to provide an answer (open-ended), those responses were coded, and only the eight most frequent responses are...

Keywords: 2020 Election

Respondents were asked, "Do you support or oppose allowing Texans to complete their voter registration forms online?"

Keywords: Voting, Voting Rights

Respondents were asked, "How serious a problem do you think each of the following will be in the 2020 Election? Eligible voters being prevented from voting." Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: 2020 Election, Voting

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Ted Cruz is doing as U.S. Senator? Would you say that you..." Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Ted Cruz

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Send your child to school?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point...

Keywords: Coronavirus, Public Education

Respondents were asked, "If the 2020 election for Texas Legislature in your district were held today, would you vote for [RANDOMIZE “the Democratic candidate”, “the Republican candidate”] the Democratic candidate, the Republican candidate, or haven’...

Keywords: 2020 Election, Texas Legislature

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the country, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Direction of the Country

Respondents were asked, "Thinking ahead to the upcoming election, do you intend to vote in person on Election Day, vote in-person early, or vote by mail?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: 2020 Election, Voting by mail, Voting/Elections

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the State of Texas, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?" Community type is based on the following question, " Would you...

Keywords: Direction of Texas

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Fly on an airplane?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following measures, if any, are you taking in response to the coronavirus/COVID-19: Washing hands more frequently?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of M.J. Hegar." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1...

Keywords: M.J. Hegar

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...ride in an elevator?" Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Overall, how would you say efforts to deal with the coronavirus/COVID-19 are going in Texas?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "How concerned are you about you or someone you know getting infected with the coronavirus?"

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Dan Patrick is doing as Lieutenant Governor? Would you say that you..."  Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they...

Keywords: Dan Patrick

Respondents were asked, "How serious a problem do you think each of the following will be in the 2020 Election? An increase in people voting by mail." Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked...

Keywords: 2020 Election, Voting

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Eat at a restaurant?"

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Donald Trump." Party identification is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Donald Trump

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following measures, if any, are you taking in response to the coronavirus/COVID-19: Wearing a mask when in close contact with people outside your household?" Party identification is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "How do you feel about the following statement: Generally speaking, the way state government runs in Texas serves as a good model for other states to follow?"

Keywords: Texas Model of Government

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about police departments in your area, do you think that spending on policing should be... " Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community...

Keywords: Police

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Go to a bar or club?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "How serious a problem do you think each of the following will be in the 2020 Election? People voting multiple times." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "...

Keywords: 2020 Election, Voting

Respondents were asked, "How safe do you feel in the area where you live?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Police, Public Safety

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Vote in person?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Different people are taking different precautions in response to the coronavirus. Have you had any conflicts with a family member or close friend about taking precautions in response to the coronavirus?" Race is calculated...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Is Texas’s increasing racial and ethnic diversity a cause for optimism or a cause for concern?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Race

Respondents were asked, "Do approve or disapprove of how Donald Trump has handled the economy?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Donald Trump, Economy

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how each of the following is handling the coronavirus/COVID-19: Federal government?"

Keywords: Coronavirus, Federal Government

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following measures, if any, are you taking in response to the coronavirus/COVID-19: Avoiding touching your face?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how each of the following is handling the coronavirus/COVID-19: Your local government?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of how you intend to vote in the 2016 election, do you feel like the Democratic Party is welcoming to people like you?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: Democratic Party

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Go to political protests?" Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "How closely have you been following efforts to fill the seat of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who recently passed away?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: U.S. Supreme Court

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that the national economy is a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Economy

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Attend a sporting event or concert in an indoor arena?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that the national economy is a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?"

Keywords: Economy, Macroeconomics, Trends

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Stay in a hotel?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "How serious a problem do you think each of the following will be in the 2020 Election? Foreign governments or other bad actors interfering in the election." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "...

Keywords: 2020 Election, Voting

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Go grocery shopping?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Of the three branches of the federal government, which one do you trust the most?" Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: The President, U.S. Congress, U.S. Supreme Court

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of how you intend to vote in the 2020 election, do you feel like the Democratic Party is welcoming to people like you?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of...

Keywords: Democratic Party

Respondents were asked, "What would you say is the most important problem facing the State of Texas today?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Most Important Problem - State

Respondents were asked, "If the 2020 election for the U.S. Congress in your district were held today, would you vote for [RANDOMIZE “the Democratic candidate”, “the Republican candidate”] the Democratic candidate, the Republican candidate, or haven’...

Keywords: 2020 Election, U.S. Congress

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Go to work?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Greg Abbott is doing as Governor? Would you say that you..." Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of Joe Biden." Education is calculated according to the EDUC variable...

Keywords: Joe Biden

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of John Cornyn." Party identification is calculated according to the...

Keywords: John Cornyn

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Attend a sporting event or concert at an outdoor stadium?"

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how each of the following is handling the coronavirus/COVID-19: Health care professionals?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following is closest to your opinion? The Senate should vote on President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court. OR The Senate should only vote on President Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court if he wins...

Keywords: Donald Trump, U.S. Supreme Court

Respondents were asked, "Overall, do you think that Democratic elected officials in Texas are liberal enough, too liberal, or not liberal enough?" Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban...

Keywords: Democratic Party, Ideology

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Keywords: Greg Abbott

Respondents were asked, "How serious a problem do you think each of the following will be in the 2020 Election? People not voting due to the coronavirus pandemic." Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents...

Keywords: 2020 Election, Voting

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how each of the following is handling the coronavirus/COVID-19: Texas state government?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job the U.S. Congress is doing? Would you say that you..." Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: U.S. Congress

Respondents were asked, "How serious a problem do you think each of the following will be in the 2020 Election? Misinformation spread on social media." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7...

Keywords: 2020 Election, Voting

Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of the police." Party identification is calculated according to the...

Keywords: Police

Respondents were asked, "If the 2020 general election for U.S. president were held today, would you vote for [RANDOMIZE ORDER “the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and Mike Pence”, “the Democratic ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris”, “the...

Keywords: 2020 Election, Donald Trump, Joe Biden

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Dennis Bonnen is doing as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives? Would you say that you..." Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Dennis Bonnen

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the country, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?"

Keywords: Direction of the Country, Trends

Respondents were asked, "Overall, do you think that Republican elected officials in Texas are conservative enough, too conservative, or not conservative enough?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7...

Keywords: Ideology, Republican Party

Respondents were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of how each of the following is handling the coronavirus/COVID-19: The news media?"

Keywords: Coronavirus, The Media

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job Donald Trump is doing as president? Would you say that you..." Location was determined based on the following question: "Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community?"

Keywords: Donald Trump, President

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Go to a gym or health club?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Thinking about the state of Texas, do you think that things are headed in the right direction, or do you think that things are headed off on the wrong track?"

Keywords: Direction of Texas, Trends

Respondents were asked, "What about you? Will you trust the result of the presidential election, regardless of who wins?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: 2020 Election

Respondents were asked, "Would you say that the coronavirus/COVID-19 is..."

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, " If the 2020 general election for U.S. senate were held today, would you vote for [RANDOMIZE ORDER “the Republican John Cornyn”, “the Democrat Mary “MJ” Hegar”, “the Libertarian Kerry Douglas McKennon”] the Republican John...

Keywords: 2020 Election, John Cornyn, M.J. Hegar, U.S. Senate

Respondents were asked, "How serious a problem do you think each of the following will be in the 2020 Election? Votes being counted inaccurately." Age is calculated according to the AGEG variable.

Keywords: 2020 Election, Voting

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Attend church?"

Keywords: Coronavirus, Religion

Respondents were asked, "When do you think the winner of the 2020 presidential election will be announced?" Community type is based on the following question, " Would you say that you live in an urban, suburban, or rural community?"

Keywords: 2020 Election

Respondents were asked, "How serious a problem do you think each of the following will be in the 2020 Election? People voting who are not eligible." Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: 2020 Election, Voting

Respondents were asked, "How concerned are you about the spread of the coronavirus in your community? " Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Go to a shopping mall?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to..." Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Get a haircut?" Race is calculated according to the race variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following measures, if any, are you taking in response to the coronavirus/COVID-19: Avoiding other people as much as possible?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal...

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "What do you think is more important...[RANDOMIZE 1-2] Trying to help control the spread of the coronavirus, even if it hurts the economy OR Trying to help the economy, even if it hurts efforts to control the spread of the...

Keywords: Coronavirus, Public Health

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following measures, if any, are you taking in response to the coronavirus/COVID-19: Staying away from large groups?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Which of the following measures, if any, are you taking in response to the coronavirus/COVID-19?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

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Keywords: John Cornyn

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of how you intend to vote in the 2016 election, do you feel like the Republican Party is welcoming to people like you?" Gender is calculated according to the GENDER variable.

Keywords: Republican Party

Respondents were asked, "Do you think the recent attention paid to the treatment of black people by police will help improve race relations in the United States, make them worse, or won't really change them?" Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7,...

Keywords: Discrimination, Police, Race

Respondents were asked, "How would you rate the job John Cornyn is doing as U.S. Senator? Would you say that you..." Ideology is measured on a scale of 1-7, with 1 corresponding to "extremely liberal", 7 corresponding to "extremely conservative, and...

Keywords: John Cornyn

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of the current restrictions in your local area, do you think it would be safe or unsafe for you to...Go to a movie theater?" Fundamentalism is calculated according to the LITERAL variable.

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Compared to a year ago, would you say that you and your family are economically a lot better off, somewhat better off, about the same, somewhat worse off, or a lot worse off?"

Keywords: Microeconomics, Texas Economy, Trends

Respondents were asked, "Regardless of how you intend to vote in the 2020 election, do you feel like the Republican Party is welcoming to people like you?" Religiosity is calculated according to the IMPORT variable.

Keywords: Republican Party

Respondents were asked, "When do you think the coronavirus will be contained in the U.S. to the point that most activities like social gatherings, work, and sporting events can return to normal?"

Keywords: Coronavirus

Respondents were asked, "Would you say that the quality of K-12 public school education in Texas is:"

Keywords: Education, Public Education

Respondents were asked, "How serious a problem do you think each of the following will be in the 2020 Election?" Party identification is calculated according to the PID7 variable, a seven point scale of party identification.

Keywords: 2020 Election

Measurement of Party ID for this figure is based on two questions. First, respondents were asked whether they consider themselves to be a Democrats, Republicans, independents, other, or not sure. Those who responded that they are independents or "...

Keywords: Democratic Party, Ideology, Republican Party