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Social Conservatives: What's your outlook for the nation's future?

Are you a social conservative? If you are, is Mitt Romney the man for you?

Political observers say Missouri is not considered a swing-state in the presidential election. USA Today reports that "most political handicappers instead have Missouri in the 'leans Republican' column."

What does that mean to you? If your mind already made up? The Beacon and the Nine Network, working in partnership with St. Louis Public Radio, are looking at the upcoming elections from different angles and lenses, and we want to hear from you.

Please answer the questions below to respond. Your responses is confidential unless you give us permission to publish or air them.

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First Name *

Last Name *

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What three issues are most important to you when identifying yourself as a social conservative?

If "other," please explain.

Thinking about those issues above that you say are most important to you, how's the United States doing now?

Excellent
Fair
Poorly
Unsure

What is your outlook for America's future?

Rosy
So-so
Worrisome
I don't know.

Would you please share a story to illustrate your perspectives above? If you have an example from your own life, that'd be especially great.

What or who excites you about politics and/or socially conservative issues on the local, state or national level right now?

What or who concerns you about politics and/or socially conservative issues right now?

Do you intend to vote in the presidential election this November?

Yes.
No.
I haven't decided.

If today were Election Day, which one candidate (if any) would get your vote for president?

What personal experiences from your life lead you to support this candidate?

What else should we know -- or what else do you want to know -- about this issue? If you know of someone else we should contact who has particular insight about this subject, please tell us who, and give us an email address or telephone number to contact them.

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In what year were you born?

How old are you today?

What political party, if any, do you identify with most closely?

If you said "independent" or "other," could you please briefly explain?

What's your occupation?

Who is your employer? If you're a student, what school do you attend?

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