CBS News/NEW YORK TIMES Monthly Poll #4, March 2003 / CBS NewsThe New York Times.

Format:

Datafile

Contributor:

CBS News.

Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research.

Series:

ICPSR (Series) ; 3786.

ICPSR ; 3786

CBS News/New York Times Poll Series ; 3786

Language:

English

Genre:

Academic theses.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Edition:

First ICPSR Version.

Place of Publication:

Ann Arbor, Mich. : Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2004.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

data file

Summary:

This poll is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. Respondents were asked to give their opinions of President George W. Bush and his handling of the presidency, foreign policy, and the economy. In addition, respondents were asked whether they approved of actions taken against Iraq, whether President Bush did everything to avoid war with Iraq, and whether the United States or any country is justified in attacking another country without first being attacked. Respondents' opinions were elicited on various aspects of the war in Iraq: whether the removal of Saddam Hussein from power was worth the potential loss of life, whether the United States was making a mistake getting involved, level of concern over and the likelihood of a possible terrorist attack, whether the United States and local governments were prepared for another terrorist attack, whether the war would be fairly quick and successful or long and costly, potential loss of life, and when the respondent became convinced the United States would take military action. Respondents were also asked whether the Bush administration had clearly explained the cost of the war, the duration, and potential loss of life, whether they believed the Bush administration had a clear plan for rebuilding Iraq, whether the respondent felt proud about the actions of the United States, and whether the military was holding back information. A number of questions were posed regarding the Republican and Democratic parties: which of the two would ensure a strong economy, build a strong military defense, and make the right decisions regarding terrorism. Respondents were asked whether Democratic presidential candidates should speak out against the war, whether Americans who opposed the war should hold protest marches or rallies, and w... Cf.: http://dx.doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR03786

Contents:

Part 1: Data File

Notes:

Title from ICPSR DDI metadata of 2004-10-30.

OCLC:

61155598

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