AL 34 SD 1114

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RSR RESEARCH

ALABAMA STATE SENATE DISTRICT 34

FINAL DRAFT

NOVEMBER 14, 2005

Introduction: Good evening. My name is ______and I'm calling from RSR Research, a national public opinion firm. This evening we're conducting a short public opinion survey in your area of Alabama and we’d like to get your opinions.

1.As you are aware, very few people actually vote in primary elections. How likely is it you will vote in the upcoming Republican primary election for State Senate, which will be held on Tuesday, June 6th of next year? Would you say you are: very likely, somewhat likely or not likely at all? If you are not registered to vote, please just say so.

1.Very likely (Continue)2.Somewhat likely (Continue)

3.Not likely at all (Terminate)4.Not registered to vote (Terminate)

  1. DK/Refused (Terminate)

2.In which party’s primary election are you most likely to vote, the Republican primary, or the Democrat primary?

1. Republican(CONTINUE)

2. Democrat (TERMINATE)

3. DK/Refused(TERMINATE)

3. With which political party are you affiliated?

1. Republican(CONTINUE)

2. Democrat (CONTINUE)

  1. Independent(CONTINUE)
  2. Other (TERMINATE)

5.DK/Refused(TERMINATE)

Now, I am going to read you a list of names. Will you please tell me if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of each person or group? If you have no opinion or have never heard of the person or group, just say so. (PROBE FAV/UNFAV for VERY/SOMEWHAT) (rotate)

Very favorable / Somewhat favorable / Somewhat unfavorable / Very unfavorable / No opinion / Never heard of
4. / Connie Hudson
5. / Chris Pringle
6. / Todd Burkhalter
7. / Rusty Glover
8. / Hap Myers

9.Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the job that Connie Hudson has done on the Mobile City Council?

(Probe APPROVE/DISAPPROVE for STRONGLY/SOMEWHAT)

1. Strongly approve

2. Somewhat approve

3. Somewhat disapprove

4. Strongly disapprove

5. DK/Refused

10.Generally speaking, when deciding your vote for State Senator, what broad issue area are you most likely to focus on in deciding who you will vote for?

(READ & ROTATE CHOICES)

1.Social issues like health care, education and the environment

2.Moral issues like right-to-life, prayer in school, and declining moral values

3.Economic issues like taxes, spending and the economy

4.Quality of life issues like jobs, family safety, and recreation

OR,

5.Local Improvement issues like better roads, disaster response and state funding for local projects.

6.DK/Refused (DO NOT READ)

11.If the Republican primary election for State Senate were held today and the candidates were Connie Hudson, Chris Pringle, Todd Burkhalter and Rusty Glover, for whom would you vote? (ROTATE CHOIES)

1. Connie Hudson2. Chris Pringle3. Todd Burkhalter

4. Rusty Glover5. Undecided

IF UNDECIDED, ASK:

12. If you had to choose today, which candidate are you leaning towards, Connie Hudson, Chris Pringle, Todd Burkhalter or Rusty Glover? (ROTATE CHOIES)

1. Connie Hudson2. Chris Pringle3. Todd Burkhalter

4. Rusty Glover5. Firm undecided

IF VOTE OR LEAN A CANDIDATE, ASK:

13.Who would be your second choice for State Senate, Connie Hudson, Chris Pringle, Todd Burkhalter or Rusty Glover?

(ELIMINATE FIRST CHOICE & ROTATE REMAINING CHOICES)

1. Connie Hudson2. Chris Pringle3. Todd Burkhalter

4. Rusty Glover5. Undecided

CONTINUE TO ASK ALL RESPONDENTS:

14. If you were to label yourself, would you say you are a liberal, a moderate, or a conservative in your political beliefs? (PROBE: Very/Somewhat Liberal/ Conservative)

1Very liberal2.Somewhat liberal

3.Moderate4.Somewhat conservative

5.Very conservative6.DK/Refused

15.What is your age?

1.18-252.26-40

3.41-554.56-65

5.Over 656.Refused

16.Gender: (BY OBSERVATION)

1.Male2.Female

17. Area: (Precode)

  1. City
  2. County

18.Precinct: (Precode)

______(Code in two digit precinct)