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Suppose the 1996 presidential election were being held today and the candidates were Bill Clinton, the Democrat and Lamar Alexander, the Republican. Who would you vote for?

Do you approve or disapprove of the policies and proposals of the Republican leaders in Congress?

(I will read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened to follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely.)… The recent I.R.A. (Irish Republican Army) bombings in London ending the cease fire between Britain and the I.R.A.

(In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat or Independent?) (If Independent, no preference, other party, or don’t know, ask:) As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or more to the Democratic Party?

Do you favor or oppose proposals to ban materials that encourage political terrorism from the Internet and online services?

Do you tend to mostly agree or disagree with what Patrick Buchanan says about…trade agreements, such as N.A.F.T.A. (North American Free Trade Agreement) and G.A.T.T. (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)…or aren’t you aware of his position on this issue?

(I will read a list of some stories covered by news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened o follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely.)… The return of Magic Johnson to the N.B.A. (National Basketball Association)

Do you ever go online to get information about the 1996 presidential campaign? (If yes, ask:) How often do you go online for this type of information…every day, 3 to 5 days per week, 1 or 2 days per week, once every few weeks, less often, or never?

Recently Congress passed legislation requiring that all future TV (television) sets contain v-chips, which would allow parents to screen out material they do not want their children to see. Do you think as a result, the amount of sex and violence viewed by children will be reduced by a lot, a little, or don’t you think the v-chip will be effective?

(These days, many people are so busy they can’t find time to register to vote, or move around so often they don’t get a chance to re-register . Are you now registered to vote in your precinct or election district, or haven’t you been able to register so far?) (If yes, registered, ask:) Are you absolutely certain you are registered to vote, or is there a chance your registration has lapsed because you moved or for some other reason?