BREAKING NEWS POLLS
05/13/08
Poll #13885
WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)
Cincinnati DMA
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Do you think there is anything an elected official can do to significantly lower the price of gasoline?
05/09/08
Poll #13854
All SurveyUSA clients in California
California
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In the Democratic Primary, did you vote for Hillary Clinton? Barack Obama? Or some other Democrat?
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If you could vote again, today, who would you vote for?
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In the Republican Primary, did you vote for John McCain? Mitt Romney? Mike Huckabee? Ron Paul? Or some other Republican?
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If you could vote again today, who would you vote for?
05/08/08
Poll #13873
WABC-TV (New York)
NY 13th CD
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Do you approve? Or disapprove? Of the job Vito Fossella is doing as Congressman?
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Do you think Congressman Fossella should? Or should not run for re-election in the fall?
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Do you think Congressman Fossella should remain in office? Or resign?
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How much of an impact does a candidate's personal life have in your decision about whether or not to vote for them? A major impact? A...
05/08/08
Poll #13870
WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)
Cincinnati DMA
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Should Hillary Clinton continue to run for President? Or should she drop out of the race?
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What do you think Hillary Clinton WILL do?
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Do you think the length of the Democratic presidential primary contest will in the long run be good for the Democratic party? Bad for...
05/08/08
Poll #13867
WCMH-TV (Columbus)
Columbus, OH DMA
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Based on what you know, is the state of Ohio doing enough to make sure childcare facilities are properly inspected? Or could the state...
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Do you think there are adequate resources available to help parents find the best childcare facilities?
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Before you chose your childcare facility, did you first check to see if the facility was properly inspected?
05/07/08
Poll #13863
WABC-TV (New York), WNEP-TV (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton)
New York DMA
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Should Hillary Clinton continue to run for President? Or should she drop out of the race?
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What do you think Hillary Clinton WILL do?
05/07/08
Poll #13861
SurveyUSA (America's Pollster)
US 50 States
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Have gas prices caused a severe hardship that affects your ability to maintain your standard of living; a moderate hardship but...
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Has the price of gasoline caused you to cancel or change your summer vacation plans?
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Who do you think is most responsible for rising gas prices? U.S. oil companies? The Bush administration? Oil producing countries? U.S....
05/06/08
Poll #13862
KWCH-TV (Wichita)
City of Wichita
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Do you think smoking should? Or should not? Be allowed in public places with customers under the age of 18?
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The Wichita City Council has banned smoking in places with customers under the age of 18 unless they have an outdoor patio or room...
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Would this make you more likely to go out in the city of Wichita? Less likely? Or would it not make a difference?
05/06/08
Poll #13859
WFLA-TV (Tampa)
Tampa-Saint Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA
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Do you think the price of gasoline in our area will rise above $4 per gallon this summer?
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If gasoline does rise above $4 per gallon, will you cancel or change any summer travel plans?
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If gasoline does rise above $4 per gallon, will you seriously consider buying a more fuel efficient vehicle?
05/05/08
Poll #13840
WCMH-TV (Columbus), WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)
Ohio
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Do you approve? Or disapprove? Of the job Mark Dann is doing as Attorney General?
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Do you think Marc Dann should remain in office? Or resign?
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Are you familiar with the investigation into claims of sexual harassment by an aide to the Attorney General?
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Do you think the investigation was handled properly? Or improperly?
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As a result of the investigation, Anthony Gutierrez, the aide accused of sexual harassment, was fired. Do you think firing was too...
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The investigation also led to the firing of another aide who was accused of trying to get a worker to lie under oath. Do you think...
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A third aide was forced to resign because he allegedly knew Gutierrez had violated state policies but took no action. Do you think...
05/02/08
Poll #13839
KABC-TV (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles DMA
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Would you say you are doing a lot to conserve water? A little? Or nothing at all?
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If mandatory water restrictions became necessary, how hard would it be for your household to conserve water? Very hard? Somewhat hard?...
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About how much do you spend each week on gas for your car?
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Who do you think is most responsible for rising gas prices? U.S. oil companies? The Bush administration? Oil producing countries? U.S....
05/02/08
Poll #13836
WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)
Cincinnati DMA
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Most school buses do NOT have seatbelts. Do you think school buses would be more safe if they did have seatbelts? Would they be less...
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Do you think seat belts should or should not be required on school buses?
05/02/08
Poll #13829
KSTP-TV (Minneapolis)
Minnesota
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Al Franken the DFL candidate for U.S. Senate said he will pay about $70,000 in back income taxes to 17 states for incorrectly filing...
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Do you think Al Franken should remain in the race for US Senate? Or do you think Franken should withdraw from the race?
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Governor Pawlenty vetoed funding for the Central Corridor light rail line between Minneapolis and St. Paul. Should the Central...
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Do you think Marijuana should? or should not? be legal ... when used for medicinal purposes?
05/01/08
Poll #13831
WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)
Cincinnati DMA
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How serious of a problem do you think post combat mental health problems are among military troops? Very serious? Somewhat serious?...
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Should military troops who were treated for job-related mental health issues have to reveal their treatment when applying for security...
04/30/08
Poll #13827
KABC-TV (Los Angeles)
City of Los Angeles
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There is a proposal to sell the naming rights for some city-owned landmarks like the Los Angeles Zoo and the Greek Theater. The...
04/30/08
Poll #13825
WBZ-TV (Boston)
Boston (Manchester, NH) DMA
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Will the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks in this playoff series?
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If they do win the series against the Hawks will the Celtics win the NBA Championship?
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Who gets the most credit for how the Celtics have played this season ? The players? The coaches? Or the owners?
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If you had to pick, which of the following Boston sports teams is your overall favorite? The Bruins? The Celtics? The Patriots? Or the...
04/29/08
Poll #13820
KABC-TV (Los Angeles), KFSN-TV (Fresno)
US 50 States
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Have you seen the recent photographs of Miley Cyrus, the start of the "Hannah Montana" television program, taken for Vanity Fair...
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Do you think the photos were appropriate? Or inappropriate?
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Do you think the photos will help Miley Cyrus' career? Hurt her career? Or have no effect either way?
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Before these photographs were made public, how comfortable did you feel about your child being a Miley Cyrus fan? Were you ... Very...
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Right now, how do you feel about your child being a Miley Cyrus fan?
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Did you watch the TV show "Dancing with the Stars" last night?
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Who was your favorite dancer? Christian de la Fuente? Shannon Elizabeth? Mario? Jason Taylor? Marissa Jaret Winokur? Or Kristi...
04/29/08
Poll #13822
WBZ-TV (Boston)
Boston (Manchester, NH) DMA
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Is the United States economy strong? Weak? Or something in between?
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Do you think the U.S. economy is now in a recession? Or not?
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Do you worry a lot? A little? Or not at all ... about being able to pay your bills?
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Is anyone in your immediate family looking for work, but unable to find a job?
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Do you work full-time?
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Do you worry a lot? A little? Or not at all? about losing your job?
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Do you own a home?
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Do you worry a lot? A little? Or not at all? about losing your home ...
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Do you worry a lot? A little? Or not at all? ... that there may be a run on the banks in the United States?
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Do you worry a lot? A little? Or not at all? ... that the United States is headed for an economic depression?
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Should the Federal Government use tax dollars to help make the mortgage payments of those who have fallen behind? Or should the...
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Does the Federal Government have a responsibility to help rescue banks who made bad loans? Or should the government stay out of it?
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Is your impression of Alan Greenspan ... favorable? Unfavorable? Neutral? Or do you have no impression of Greenspan?
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Is your impression of Ben Bernanke ... favorable? Unfavorable? Neutral? Or do you have no impression of Bernanke?
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One year from now, do you think the nation's economy will be ... Stronger? Weaker? Or the same as it is now?
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Do you worry a lot? A little? Or not at all ... about having enough money for retirement?
04/28/08
Poll #13813
KABC-TV (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles DMA
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Do you have a cell phone?
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Is your cell phone able to be used hands-free?
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A new law going into effect July 1 will ban the use of hand-held cell phones for drivers. Do you agree? or disagree? with the new law?...
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Under the law, drivers can only be ticketed for using a hand-held cell phone if they've already been pulled over for another offense;...
04/25/08
Poll #13814
KING-TV (Seattle)
Seattle-Tacoma DMA
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Economic stimulus rebate checks will be sent to taxpayers over the next few weeks. Do you expect to receive one?
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Are you more likely to spend it? Or save it?
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What will you spend the most on? Necessities, like gas and food? Or something special that you normally wouldn't buy for yourself?
04/25/08
Poll #13809
KFOR-TV (Oklahoma City)
Oklahoma City DMA
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Do you think the state of Oklahoma should? Or should not? Charge sales tax on groceries?
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In general, do you think tax cuts are a good idea? Or a bad idea?
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When a tax is cut, how often do you think you just end up paying for it in some other way? Almost always? Sometimes? Or Almost never?
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Has the price of a gallon of gasoline caused you to change your daily routine ... lot? A little? Or not at all?
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How high do gasoline prices have to be to cause you cut down on the amount of driving you do?
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What are you cutting back on the most due to rising gas prices ? Are you eating out less? Going to the movies less? Are you cutting...
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Has the price of gasoline caused you to cancel or change your summer vacation plans?
04/24/08
Poll #13806
All SurveyUSA clients in California
California
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Do you think same-sex couples should? Or should not? be allowed to marry in California?
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What rights do you think same-sex couples should have for legal recognition of their unions?
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How do you think California should make the final decision on whether or not same-sex couples should be allowed to marry? Should...
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Do you support? Or do you oppose amending the state constitution to define marriage as being between one man and one woman?
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Do you support? Or do you oppose? amending the United States constitution to define marriage as being between one man and one woman?
04/24/08
Poll #13807
WFLA-TV (Tampa)
Tampa-Saint Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA
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A November ballot measure, if passed by voters, would eliminate most property taxes for schools and instead fund education through a...
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In the long run, do you think you would personally save money if this ballot measure passed? Would you end up spending more money? Or...
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In the long run, do you think the quality of education in Florida would improve if this ballot measure passed? Would it get worse? Or...
04/24/08
Poll #13805
WCSC-TV (Charleston)
Charleston, SC DMA
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How much do you worry about the economy? A lot? Some? Not much? Or not at all?
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Do you think the U.S. economy is now in a recession? Or not?
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If the United States goes into a recession, would it hurt your state's economy ... A great deal? Some? Only a little? Or not at all?
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If the government cut taxes, would that help the economy ... A great deal? Some? Only a little? Or not at all?
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If the government put more money into the hands of poor people, would that help the economy ...
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If the government increased spending on public infrastructure, would that help the economy ...
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If the government pulled out of Iraq, would that help the economy ...
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When you weigh the cost to the United States against the benefit to the United States, has the war in Iraq been worth fighting? Or...
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Could the money the United States has spent in Iraq have been better spent at home? Or not?
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If you could choose to continue the war in Iraq or invest those same dollars into strengthening the American economy, which would you...
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Do you think a display of the Ten Commandments should always be allowed on government property? Allowed only if it is displayed with...
04/24/08
Poll #13795
KFSN-TV (Fresno)
Fresno-Visalia DMA
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Has the price of a gallon of gasoline caused you to change your daily routine ... lot? A little? Or not at all?
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How high do gasoline prices have to be to cause you cut down on the amount of driving you do?
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What are you cutting back on the most due to rising gas prices ? Are you eating out less? Going to the movies less? Are you cutting...
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Has the price of gasoline caused you to cancel or change your summer vacation plans?
04/24/08
Poll #13797
KABC-TV (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles DMA
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Have gas prices caused a severe hardship that affects your ability to maintain your standard of living; a moderate hardship but...
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Have rising gas prices caused you to change any of your driving habits?
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Has the cost of gasoline caused you to do any carpooling?
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Has the cost of gasoline caused you to start using public transportation?
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Have rising grocery prices caused you to stop buying some of your standard grocery items?
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Have rising grocery prices caused you to start using coupons?
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Have rising grocery prices caused you to join an assistance program like the Food Stamp Program?
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Have grocery prices caused a severe hardship that affects your ability to maintain your standard of living; a moderate hardship but...
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What is having the biggest impact on your household budget right now? The price of gasoline? The price of groceries? Are they both...
04/24/08
Poll #13793
WABC-TV (New York)
City of Newark
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Do you approve or disapprove of the job Cory Booker is doing as Mayor?
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Who was a better mayor for Newark? Sharpe James? Or Cory Booker?
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Compared to a year ago, is Newark today more safe? Less safe? Or about the same as it was a year ago?
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Compared to a year ago, is Newark more corrupt? Less corrupt? Or about the same as it was a year ago?
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One year from now, will Newark be a better place to live? A worse place to live? Or the same as it is now?
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One year from now, will crime in Newark be up? Down? Or the same as it is now?
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Is Cory Booker more interested in the future of Newark? Or the future of Cory Booker?
04/24/08
Poll #13798
KING-TV (Seattle)
King County
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There is a proposal to amend the King County Charter to make the offices of King County Executive, King County Assessor and King...
04/23/08
Poll #13794
WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)
Cincinnati DMA
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What are you cutting back on the most due to rising gas prices ? Are you eating out less? Going to the movies less? Are you cutting...
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Has the price of gasoline caused you to cancel or change your summer vacation plans?
04/23/08
Poll #13785
WDBJ-TV (Roanoke)
Roanoke-Lynchburg DMA
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Have you heard of the new energy efficent compact fluorescent light bulbs?
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How many of the light bulbs in your home are the new energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbs? None of them? A few of them? About...
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Have you noticed a difference in your electric bill since you started using the bulbs?
04/22/08
Poll #13790
KWCH-TV (Wichita)
Kansas
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Are you planning to take a vacation this summer?
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Do you plan to drive? Fly? Or get to your destination some other way?
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Have your travel plans changed because of increased gas or airfare prices?
04/22/08
Poll #13791
SurveyUSA (America's Pollster)
US 50 States
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If Hillary Clinton does not win the Pennsylvania primary, should she drop out of the race for President?
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Do you think Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama should continue to run separate campaigns to win the Democratic nomination? Or do you...
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If Clinton and Obama do eventually join together and run as a one ticket, which would you rather see? Clinton for President with Obama...
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In general, who has run the better campaign for President? Hillary Clinton? Barack Obama? Or are they both about equal?
04/22/08
Poll #13787
KING-TV (Seattle)
City of Seattle
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Do you think installing security cameras in city parks is a good idea? Or a bad idea?
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Do think installing security cameras in city parks would have a major impact on reducing crime? A minor impact? Or no impact at all?
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Do you think having security cameras in city parks does? Or does not? Invade the privacy of those who use the parks?
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Do you think the potential benefits of cameras in parks outweigh the privacy issues? Do you think the privacy issues outweigh the...
04/22/08
Poll #13786
WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)
Cincinnati DMA
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Have gas prices caused you to cut down on the amount you drive?
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How high do gasoline prices have to be to cause you cut down on the amount of driving you do?
04/21/08
Poll #13782
WCSC-TV (Charleston)
South Carolina
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If Hillary Clinton does not win the Pennsylvania primary, should she drop out of the race for President?
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Do you think Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama should continue to run separate campaigns to win the Democratic nomination? Or do you...
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If Clinton and Obama do eventually join together and run as a one ticket, which would you rather see? Clinton for President with Obama...
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In general, who has run the better campaign for President? Hillary Clinton? Barack Obama? Or are they both about equal?
04/21/08
Poll #13783
WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)
City of Cincinnati
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The city of Cincinnati has about 2300 public trash cans. Right now, do you think the cans are emptied too often? Not often enough? Or...
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If trash cans could be emptied more often for $1,000,000 more a year, would it be worth it? Or not worth it?
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If trash cans could be emptied more often for $500,000 more a year, would it be worth it? Or not worth it? To empty the cans more...
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If trash cans could be emptied more often for $100,000 more a year, would it be worth it? Or not worth it? To empty the cans more...
04/21/08
Poll #13781
WABC-TV (New York), WNEP-TV (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton)
New York DMA
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If Hillary Clinton does not win the Pennsylvania primary, should she drop out of the race for President?
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Do you think Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama should continue to run separate campaigns to win the Democratic nomination? Or do you...
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If Clinton and Obama do eventually join together and run as a one ticket, which would you rather see? Clinton for President with Obama...
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In general, who has run the better campaign for President? Hillary Clinton? Barack Obama? Or are they both about equal?
04/21/08
Poll #13774
WCMH-TV (Columbus)
Ohio
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Are you familiar with Anthony Gutierrez, the general sevrices supervisor of the state Attorney General's office who was accused of...
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Based on what you know, do you think Gutierrez should keep his job? Or not?
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Do you think the Gutierrez case is a major problem for Attorney General Marc Dann? A minor problem? Or no problem at all?
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Do you approve? Or disapprove? Of the way Marc Dann has handled the investigation?
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Do you think Marc Dann should remain in office? Or resign?
04/18/08
Poll #13769
WCSC-TV (Charleston)
Charleston, SC DMA
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Has the price of a gallon of gasoline caused you to change your daily routine ... lot? A little? Or not at all?
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How high do gasoline prices have to be to cause you cut down on the amount of driving you do?
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Has the price of gasoline caused you to cancel or change your summer vacation plans?
04/18/08
Poll #13768
WBZ-TV (Boston)
Massachusetts
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Do you approve? Or Disapprove? Of the way Pope Benedict XVI is handling the sexual abuse cases in the Catholic Church?
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Do you think the Vatican truly understands the impact the sex abuse cases have had on the Catholic Church?
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Do you think the Pope's meeting with sex abuse victims signals a major change in the way the Vatican handles such issues? A minor...
04/18/08
Poll #13767
WFLA-TV (Tampa)
Tampa-Saint Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA
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Do you think the price of gasoline in our area will rise above $4 per gallon this summer?
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If gasoline does rise above $4 per gallon, will you cancel or change any summer