New York Times Democratic Convention Delegate Survey, 1988

Conducted shortly before the National Democratic Convention
of 1988, this survey examines attitudes of the delegates to the
convention on a variety of national issues. Major areas of
investigation include delegates' views on federal spending issues,
taxes, government attention to various social groups and government
responsibilities, the role of Jesse Jackson, candidate Dukakis's choice
of running mate, the death penalty, and United States/Soviet relations.
Profiles of the delegates include their participation in Democratic
party affairs, elective offices they have held or currently hold, 1984
presidential preference, household financial situation, age, religion,
labor union membership, marital status, occupation, education, race,
and income.