Political and Moral Issues
With regard to political issues, you consider yourself to be a...
| 40% (125) | Conservative | |
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| 22% (70) | Moderate | |
| 36% (110) | Liberal |
305 voters have answered this question.
The political party you feel most alligned with is...
| 36% (111) | Republican | |
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| 30% (93) | Democratic | |
| 12% (38) | Libertarian | |
| 4% (15) | Green | |
| 1% (6) | Communist | |
| 4% (13) | Socialist | |
| 8% (26) | Other |
302 voters have answered this question.
Which of the predominant political parties do you believe does a better overall job dealing with the issues facing the US?
| 32% (100) | Republicans | |
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| 33% (103) | Democrats | |
| 24% (75) | None of the above | |
| 8% (27) | Don't know |
305 voters have answered this question.
Some critics say that in tracking down potential terrorists, the FBI and other investigative agencies are infringing on individuals' Constitutional rights. Are you willing to give up some of your freedoms in this way in exchange for better safety and security?
| 38% (116) | Yes | |
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| 50% (151) | No | |
| 10% (32) | Don't know |
299 voters have answered this question.
Should resident aliens and all non-US citizens be required to carry an ID card issued by the US Immigration and Naturalization Service while they are in the US?
| 69% (209) | Yes | |
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| 24% (75) | No | |
| 5% (18) | Dont' know |
302 voters have answered this question.
Which issue is of greater concern to you right now and needs the most urgent attention by the Federal government?
| 17% (51) | Terrorism | |
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| 4% (14) | Crime | |
| 15% (45) | Economy | |
| 11% (33) | Health care | |
| 3% (11) | Social Security | |
| 6% (18) | National defense | |
| 9% (29) | Breakdown of family | |
| 13% (39) | Education | |
| 4% (13) | Burdensome taxes | |
| 7% (23) | Excessive government regualtions | |
| 7% (23) | Corruption in big business |
299 voters have answered this question.
How healthy do you believe the US economy will be in 6 months?
| 8% (24) | Strong growth | |
|---|---|---|
| 15% (47) | Moderate growth | |
| 17% (52) | Slight growth | |
| 19% (57) | Stay about the same | |
| 14% (43) | Slight decline | |
| 7% (21) | Moderate decline | |
| 11% (33) | Strong decline | |
| 6% (20) | Don't know |
297 voters have answered this question.
How do you feel about Federal income taxes
| 15% (47) | The recent tax cut was about right | |
|---|---|---|
| 6% (19) | The recent tax cut was too much | |
| 30% (89) | The recent tax cut should never have happened | |
| 30% (90) | We need more tax cuts | |
| 17% (51) | No opinion |
296 voters have answered this question.
Including business/corporate income taxes (which are built into the cost of the goods and services you buy), sales taxes, personal income taxes, etc. what percentage of income do you believe the average person pays in total taxes in the US?
| 4% (12) | Less than 5% | |
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| 4% (13) | 6-10% | |
| 14% (42) | 11-20% | |
| 31% (94) | 21-30% | |
| 20% (61) | 31-40% | |
| 14% (42) | 41-50% | |
| 5% (17) | 51-60% | |
| 4% (13) | More than 60% |
294 voters have answered this question.
Do you support eliminating the death/inheritance tax?
| 57% (170) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 26% (79) | No | |
| 16% (49) | Don't know |
298 voters have answered this question.
Do you believe the Federal tax code should be completely overhauled?
| 60% (181) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 14% (44) | No | |
| 24% (73) | Don't know |
298 voters have answered this question.
Who do you believe does a better overall job of dealing with social issues such as poverty?
| 24% (73) | Family, friends and neighbors | |
|---|---|---|
| 38% (114) | Charities | |
| 12% (38) | Local governments | |
| 10% (32) | State governments | |
| 12% (36) | Federal government |
293 voters have answered this question.
Who do you believe would do the best job of managing and paying for health care benefits?
| 26% (75) | Health insurance | |
|---|---|---|
| 16% (47) | State or local government | |
| 30% (88) | Federal government | |
| 26% (77) | None of these |
287 voters have answered this question.
What do you believe is the primary cause of rising health care costs?
| 3% (10) | Inflation | |
|---|---|---|
| 9% (29) | Cost of new/improved health care technology | |
| 17% (52) | Law suits against health care providers | |
| 14% (42) | Greedy health care providers | |
| 21% (64) | Greedy insurance companies | |
| 5% (15) | Cost of government regulation | |
| 2% (7) | Hypochondriacs using up resources | |
| 3% (10) | Uninsured people using up resources | |
| 17% (50) | Waste and fraud in health care system | |
| 5% (15) | Don't know |
294 voters have answered this question.
Do you believe that there should be a limit on the amount of money patients and their lawyers collect when suing their health care providers?
| 58% (170) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 28% (82) | No | |
| 13% (38) | Don't know |
290 voters have answered this question.
Do you believe the Social Security system should be modified to allow you to invest a part of your Social Security taxes in stocks, bonds, etc?
| 56% (164) | Yes | |
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| 29% (87) | No | |
| 14% (41) | Don't know |
292 voters have answered this question.
At what government level do you believe education would be best planned, controlled and funded?
| 31% (92) | Local | |
|---|---|---|
| 43% (127) | State | |
| 18% (53) | Federal | |
| 6% (19) | Don't know |
291 voters have answered this question.
Should a Federally-funded voucher system be established to allow parents to send to private schools if they desire?
| 41% (119) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 44% (127) | No | |
| 13% (40) | Don't know |
286 voters have answered this question.
What do you see as the cause of the decline in the quality of education in the US?
| 14% (42) | Complacent parents | |
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| 9% (28) | Parents who are too busy | |
| 14% (42) | Discipline of students not strict enough | |
| 19% (56) | Not enough money | |
| 24% (70) | Too much bureaucracy | |
| 3% (11) | Substandard teachers | |
| 4% (14) | Crowded classrooms | |
| 2% (8) | Television | |
| 3% (10) | Don't know |
281 voters have answered this question.
How do your feel about the strength of the US military? (check all that apply)
| 15% (92) | Forces are too small and over worked | |
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| 7% (47) | Forces are to large, we need to cut back | |
| 13% (82) | Force size is about right | |
| 18% (112) | Forces are well trained | |
| 7% (44) | Forces need better training | |
| 9% (57) | Forces have adequate equipment | |
| 10% (62) | Forces need more equipment | |
| 11% (69) | Forces need more modern equipment | |
| 5% (32) | No opinion |
597 voters have answered this question.
Which government body should make laws?
| 3% (9) | Executive | |
|---|---|---|
| 77% (221) | Legislative | |
| 7% (21) | Judicial | |
| 12% (35) | Don't know |
286 voters have answered this question.
The federal courts are...
| 37% (107) | Too liberal | |
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| 33% (96) | Too conservative | |
| 13% (38) | Just right | |
| 15% (44) | No opinion |
285 voters have answered this question.
Do you believe it is acceptable to apply a "litmus test" on key issues (ie abortion) to federal judge and Supreme Court nominees?
| 34% (99) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 41% (117) | No | |
| 23% (67) | Don't know |
283 voters have answered this question.
Do you believe the Senate should be required to act on the aproval/rejection of federal judge nominees within a period of 180 days?
| 65% (183) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 14% (41) | No | |
| 20% (57) | Don't know |
281 voters have answered this question.
Do you believe that voting should be limited to people who understand the issues and the platforms of candidates?
| 35% (101) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 57% (165) | No | |
| 6% (19) | Don't know |
285 voters have answered this question.
Overall, do you believe the news media report news without political bias?
| 45% (132) | News media applies a liberal bias | |
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| 31% (91) | News media applies a conservative bias | |
| 9% (27) | News media is unbaised | |
| 12% (37) | Don't know |
287 voters have answered this question.
Do you believe that the petroleum reserves in the Alaska Arctic can be safely developed?
| 48% (139) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 28% (81) | No | |
| 22% (65) | Don't know |
285 voters have answered this question.
If it can be done safely, do you believe the petroleum reserves in the Alaska Arctic should be developed?
| 56% (159) | Yes | |
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| 31% (89) | No | |
| 12% (35) | Don't know |
283 voters have answered this question.
How do you feel about abortion? (check all that apply)
| 7% (53) | Ban all abortions | |
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| 17% (121) | Ban partial-birth abortion | |
| 22% (159) | Allow abortion to save mother's life | |
| 19% (134) | Allow abortion in case of rape | |
| 18% (127) | Allow abortion in case of incest | |
| 14% (99) | Abortion should legal in all cases |
693 voters have answered this question.
Do you believe homosexuals should be allowed to marry each other with all the legal rights and obligations as in heterosexual marriages?
| 47% (141) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 48% (143) | No | |
| 3% (11) | Don't know |
295 voters have answered this question.
