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Page: April 2009 Survey Questions for Louisiana Public Square
1. In your opinion, what are the most important issues confronting the state legislature this year?
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2. Using a 0-5 scale where 0 indicates absolutely no confidence and 5 indicates total confidence, how confident are you that the state government will effectively address the issues you care most about?
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Count
0 - Absolutely No Confidence
16.7%1
1
33.3%2
2
16.7%1
3
16.7%1
4 0.0%0
5 - Total Confidence
16.7%1

3. Currently the state of Louisiana is projecting a $1.3 billion shortfall in the budget for the 2009/2010 fiscal year. Assuming current projections hold, how do you think the state should handle the shortfall - by raising taxes, cutting state government spending, or through some combination of spending cuts and tax increases?
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Percent		Response
Count
Raising Taxes
20.0%1
Cutting Spending
40.0%2
Combingation of Both 0.0%0
Don't Know/Not Available 0.0%0
Refused
40.0%2

4. If state government addresses the shortfall through spending cuts, what areas of government spending do you think should be cut?
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5. And are there areas of government spending that you think should be completely protected from spending cuts?
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6. Would you support or oppose a proposal to raise taxes on cigarettes and tobacco as part of an effort to address the budget shortfall?
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Percent		Response
Count
Support
60.0%3
Oppose
40.0%2
Don't Know/Not Available 0.0%0
Refused 0.0%0

7. Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements. The state could make significant cuts to state colleges and universities without affecting the quality of existing academic programs.
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Percent		Response
Count
Strongly Agree
20.0%1
Agree 0.0%0
Neither Agree Nor Disagree 0.0%0
Disagree 0.0%0
Strongly Disagree
60.0%3
Don't Know/Not Available
20.0%1
Refused 0.0%0

8. If necessary to reduce costs, the state should consolidate programs by closing some branch campuses of state colleges and universities.
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Percent		Response
Count
Strongly Agree
40.0%2
Agree
20.0%1
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
20.0%1
Disagree 0.0%0
Strongly Disagree
20.0%1
Don't Know/Not Available 0.0%0
Refused 0.0%0

9. The state could make significant cuts to public health care without affecting the quality of care received by patients in public hospitals and clinics.
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Percent		Response
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Strongly Agree
20.0%1
Agree 0.0%0
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
20.0%1
Disagree 0.0%0
Strongly Disagree
60.0%3
Don't Know/Not Available 0.0%0
Refused 0.0%0

10. I am generally well informed about this show's topic.
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Percent		Response
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Strongly Agree
40.0%2
Agree
40.0%2
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
20.0%1
Disagree 0.0%0
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Don't Know/Not Available 0.0%0
Refused 0.0%0

11. I understand why people would disagree with my perspective on this issue.
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Percent		Response
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Strongly Agree
20.0%1
Agree
40.0%2
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
40.0%2
Disagree 0.0%0
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Don't Know/Not Available 0.0%0
Refused 0.0%0

12. Discussions - even those that involve serious disagreements - should be an important part of the political processes.
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Percent		Response
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Strongly Agree
60.0%3
Agree
40.0%2
Neither Agree Nor Disagree 0.0%0
Disagree 0.0%0
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Don't Know/Not Available 0.0%0
Refused 0.0%0

13. Democracy requires hearing from all sides of a political issue, even those with unpopular views.
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Strongly Agree
80.0%4
Agree
20.0%1
Neither Agree Nor Disagree 0.0%0
Disagree 0.0%0
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Don't Know/Not Available 0.0%0
Refused 0.0%0

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14. What is your political party affiliation?
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Republican Party
40.0%2
Democratic Party
20.0%1
Independent
20.0%1
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
20.0%1
 Other (please specify)2

15. 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:
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Percent		Response
Count
Very liberal
16.7%1
Liberal 0.0%0
Somewhat liberal 0.0%0
Moderate
16.7%1
Somewhat conservative 0.0%0
Conservative
50.0%3
Very conservative 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
16.7%1

16. Now, thinking in terms of social issues and people's behavior, would you say you are:
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Count
Very liberal
16.7%1
Liberal 0.0%0
Somewhat liberal 0.0%0
Moderate
50.0%3
Somewhat conservative
16.7%1
Conservative 0.0%0
Very conservative 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
16.7%1

17. What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself?
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White
66.7%4
Black 0.0%0
Asian 0.0%0
Hispanic 0.0%0
Native American 0.0%0
Mixed race
16.7%1
Other 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
16.7%1

18. What is the highest level of education you have received?
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Grade school 0.0%0
High school diploma/GED 0.0%0
Vocational/Technical Degree 0.0%0
Associates Degree 0.0%0
Bachelors Degree
66.7%4
Masters Degree
16.7%1
PhD/MD/JD 0.0%0
Other 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
16.7%1

19. What was your age on your last birthday?
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Percent		Response
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17 or Younger 0.0%0
18-24 0.0%0
25-34
16.7%1
35-44
16.7%1
45-54 0.0%0
55-64
50.0%3
65-74 0.0%0
75-84 0.0%0
85 or older 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
16.7%1

20. What is your marital status?
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Single
16.7%1
Married
66.7%4
Divorced/Separated 0.0%0
Widowed 0.0%0
Other 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
16.7%1

21. What is your total 2007 household income before taxes? Please keep in mind this information is only for statistical purposes and will remain strictly confidential.
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$10,000 OR LESS 0.0%0
$10,001-$20,000 0.0%0
$20,001-$30,000 0.0%0
$30,001-$40,000 0.0%0
$40,001-$50,000 0.0%0
$50,001-$60,000
16.7%1
$60,001-$70,000
33.3%2
$70,001-$80,000
16.7%1
$80,001-$100,000 0.0%0
$100,001 OR MORE 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
33.3%2

22. Gender?
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Male
66.7%4
Female
16.7%1
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
16.7%1