On another topic, do you think things in California are generally 
going in the right direction or the wrong direction?

	Turning to economic conditions in California, do you think that 
during the next 12 months we will have good times financially or bad 
times?

	Overall, from what you know so far, do you approve or disapprove 
of Governor-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger’s plans and policies for 
California’s future?

	In your opinion, in terms of priorities for Governor-elect 
Schwarzenegger, should improving the job situation and the economy in 
California be a top priority, important but lower priority, not too 
important, or should it not be done?

	In your opinion, in terms of priorities for Governor-elect 
Schwarzenegger, should dealing with the state budget and taxes be a top 
priority, important but lower priority, not too important, or should it 
not be done?

	In general, how much of the time do you trust the state government 
in Sacramento to do what is right—just about always, most of the time, or 
only some of the time?

	In general, which of the following statements do you agree with 
more—I’d rather pay higher taxes to support a larger state government that 
provides more services, or I’d rather pay lower taxes and have a smaller 
state government that provides fewer services?

	On another topic, the state government faces an 
8 billion dollar budget deficit in the upcoming fiscal year. How would you 
prefer to deal with the state budget deficit—mostly through spending cuts, 
mostly through tax increases, through a mix of spending cuts and tax 
increases, or do you think that it is okay for the state to borrow money 
and run a budget deficit?

	In general, do you think local government in your area could spend 
less and still provide the same level of services?

	How much could local government cut its spending without reducing 
services?

	In general, do you think the state government could spend less and 
still provide the same level of services?

	How much could the state government cut its spending without 
reducing services?

	On another topic, do you think things in the United States are 
generally going in the right direction or the wrong direction?

	Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way that George W. 
Bush is handling his job as president of the United States?

	Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way that President 
Bush is handling economic issues?

	Do you approve or disapprove of the way that President Bush is 
handling terrorism and homeland security issues?

	If the 2004 presidential election were being held today, would you 
vote for [rotate] George W. Bush, the Republican, or for the Democratic 
nominee?

	If the election for the U.S. House of Representatives were being 
held today, would you vote for the Republican Party’s candidate or the 
Democratic Party’s candidate for the House in your district?

	Overall, at this time, how do you rate the job performance of the 
representative to the U.S. House of Representatives from your 
congressional district—excellent, good, fair, or poor?

	(Which political party—the Democrats or the Republicans—do you 
trust to do a better job in handling the issue of) health care?

	(Which political party—the Democrats or the Republicans—do you 
trust to do a better job in handling the issue of) jobs and the economy?

	(Which political party—the Democrats or the Republicans—do you 
trust to do a better job in handling the issue of) national security and 
terrorism?

	On another topic, generally speaking, how much interest would you 
say you have in politics—a great deal, a fair amount, only a little, or 
none?

Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republican Party or Democratic Party?

Would you call yourself a strong Democrat or not a very strong Democrat?

	Would you call yourself a strong Republican or not a very strong 
Republican?

	How often would you say you vote—always, nearly always, part of 
the time, seldom, or never?

	On another topic, would you consider yourself to be politically 
very liberal, somewhat liberal, middle-of-the-road, somewhat conservative, 
or very conservative?