BREAKING NEWS POLLS

05/13/08	Poll #13885	WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)	Cincinnati DMA
Q 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
Q In the Democratic Primary, did you vote for Hillary Clinton? Barack Obama? Or some other Democrat?   Q If you could vote again, today, who would you vote for?   Q In the Republican Primary, did you vote for John McCain? Mitt Romney? Mike Huckabee? Ron Paul? Or some other Republican?   Q If you could vote again today, who would you vote for?

05/08/08	Poll #13873	WABC-TV (New York)	NY 13th CD
Q Do you approve? Or disapprove? Of the job Vito Fossella is doing as Congressman?   Q Do you think Congressman Fossella should? Or should not run for re-election in the fall?   Q Do you think Congressman Fossella should remain in office? Or resign?   Q 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
Q Should Hillary Clinton continue to run for President? Or should she drop out of the race?   Q What do you think Hillary Clinton WILL do?   Q 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
Q Based on what you know, is the state of Ohio doing enough to make sure childcare facilities are properly inspected? Or could the state...   Q Do you think there are adequate resources available to help parents find the best childcare facilities?   Q 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
Q Should Hillary Clinton continue to run for President? Or should she drop out of the race?   Q What do you think Hillary Clinton WILL do?

05/07/08	Poll #13861	SurveyUSA (America's Pollster)	US 50 States
Q Have gas prices caused a severe hardship that affects your ability to maintain your standard of living; a moderate hardship but...   Q Has the price of gasoline caused you to cancel or change your summer vacation plans?   Q 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
Q Do you think smoking should? Or should not? Be allowed in public places with customers under the age of 18?   Q The Wichita City Council has banned smoking in places with customers under the age of 18 unless they have an outdoor patio or room...   Q 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
Q Do you think the price of gasoline in our area will rise above $4 per gallon this summer?   Q If gasoline does rise above $4 per gallon, will you cancel or change any summer travel plans?   Q 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
Q Do you approve? Or disapprove? Of the job Mark Dann is doing as Attorney General?   Q Do you think Marc Dann should remain in office? Or resign?   Q Are you familiar with the investigation into claims of sexual harassment by an aide to the Attorney General?   Q Do you think the investigation was handled properly? Or improperly?   Q As a result of the investigation, Anthony Gutierrez, the aide accused of sexual harassment, was fired. Do you think firing was too...   Q 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...   Q 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
Q Would you say you are doing a lot to conserve water? A little? Or nothing at all?   Q If mandatory water restrictions became necessary, how hard would it be for your household to conserve water? Very hard? Somewhat hard?...   Q About how much do you spend each week on gas for your car?   Q 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
Q 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...   Q Do you think seat belts should or should not be required on school buses?

05/02/08	Poll #13829	KSTP-TV (Minneapolis)	Minnesota
Q 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...   Q Do you think Al Franken should remain in the race for US Senate? Or do you think Franken should withdraw from the race?   Q Governor Pawlenty vetoed funding for the Central Corridor light rail line between Minneapolis and St. Paul. Should the Central...   Q 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
Q How serious of a problem do you think post combat mental health problems are among military troops? Very serious? Somewhat serious?...   Q 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
Q 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
Q Will the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks in this playoff series?   Q If they do win the series against the Hawks will the Celtics win the NBA Championship?   Q Who gets the most credit for how the Celtics have played this season ? The players? The coaches? Or the owners?   Q 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
Q Have you seen the recent photographs of Miley Cyrus, the start of the "Hannah Montana" television program, taken for Vanity Fair...   Q Do you think the photos were appropriate? Or inappropriate?   Q Do you think the photos will help Miley Cyrus' career? Hurt her career? Or have no effect either way?   Q Before these photographs were made public, how comfortable did you feel about your child being a Miley Cyrus fan? Were you ... Very...   Q Right now, how do you feel about your child being a Miley Cyrus fan?   Q Did you watch the TV show "Dancing with the Stars" last night?   Q 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
Q Is the United States economy strong? Weak? Or something in between?   Q Do you think the U.S. economy is now in a recession? Or not?   Q Do you worry a lot? A little? Or not at all ... about being able to pay your bills?   Q Is anyone in your immediate family looking for work, but unable to find a job?   Q Do you work full-time?   Q Do you worry a lot? A little? Or not at all? about losing your job?   Q Do you own a home?   Q Do you worry a lot? A little? Or not at all? about losing your home ...   Q Do you worry a lot? A little? Or not at all? ... that there may be a run on the banks in the United States?   Q Do you worry a lot? A little? Or not at all? ... that the United States is headed for an economic depression?   Q Should the Federal Government use tax dollars to help make the mortgage payments of those who have fallen behind? Or should the...   Q Does the Federal Government have a responsibility to help rescue banks who made bad loans? Or should the government stay out of it?   Q Is your impression of Alan Greenspan ... favorable? Unfavorable? Neutral? Or do you have no impression of Greenspan?   Q Is your impression of Ben Bernanke ... favorable? Unfavorable? Neutral? Or do you have no impression of Bernanke?   Q One year from now, do you think the nation's economy will be ... Stronger? Weaker? Or the same as it is now?   Q 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
Q Do you have a cell phone?   Q Is your cell phone able to be used hands-free?   Q 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?...   Q 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
Q Economic stimulus rebate checks will be sent to taxpayers over the next few weeks. Do you expect to receive one?   Q Are you more likely to spend it? Or save it?   Q 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
Q Do you think the state of Oklahoma should? Or should not? Charge sales tax on groceries?   Q In general, do you think tax cuts are a good idea? Or a bad idea?   Q 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?   Q Has the price of a gallon of gasoline caused you to change your daily routine ... lot? A little? Or not at all?   Q How high do gasoline prices have to be to cause you cut down on the amount of driving you do?   Q 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...   Q 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
Q Do you think same-sex couples should? Or should not? be allowed to marry in California?   Q What rights do you think same-sex couples should have for legal recognition of their unions?   Q How do you think California should make the final decision on whether or not same-sex couples should be allowed to marry? Should...   Q Do you support? Or do you oppose amending the state constitution to define marriage as being between one man and one woman?   Q 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
Q A November ballot measure, if passed by voters, would eliminate most property taxes for schools and instead fund education through a...   Q 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...   Q 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
Q How much do you worry about the economy? A lot? Some? Not much? Or not at all?   Q Do you think the U.S. economy is now in a recession? Or not?   Q 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?   Q If the government cut taxes, would that help the economy ... A great deal? Some? Only a little? Or not at all?   Q If the government put more money into the hands of poor people, would that help the economy ...   Q If the government increased spending on public infrastructure, would that help the economy ...   Q If the government pulled out of Iraq, would that help the economy ...   Q 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...   Q Could the money the United States has spent in Iraq have been better spent at home? Or not?   Q If you could choose to continue the war in Iraq or invest those same dollars into strengthening the American economy, which would you...   Q 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
Q Has the price of a gallon of gasoline caused you to change your daily routine ... lot? A little? Or not at all?   Q How high do gasoline prices have to be to cause you cut down on the amount of driving you do?   Q 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...   Q 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
Q Have gas prices caused a severe hardship that affects your ability to maintain your standard of living; a moderate hardship but...   Q Have rising gas prices caused you to change any of your driving habits?   Q Has the cost of gasoline caused you to do any carpooling?   Q Has the cost of gasoline caused you to start using public transportation?   Q Have rising grocery prices caused you to stop buying some of your standard grocery items?   Q Have rising grocery prices caused you to start using coupons?   Q Have rising grocery prices caused you to join an assistance program like the Food Stamp Program?   Q Have grocery prices caused a severe hardship that affects your ability to maintain your standard of living; a moderate hardship but...   Q 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
Q Do you approve or disapprove of the job Cory Booker is doing as Mayor?   Q Who was a better mayor for Newark? Sharpe James? Or Cory Booker?   Q Compared to a year ago, is Newark today more safe? Less safe? Or about the same as it was a year ago?   Q Compared to a year ago, is Newark more corrupt? Less corrupt? Or about the same as it was a year ago?   Q One year from now, will Newark be a better place to live? A worse place to live? Or the same as it is now?   Q One year from now, will crime in Newark be up? Down? Or the same as it is now?   Q 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
Q 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
Q 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...   Q 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
Q Have you heard of the new energy efficent compact fluorescent light bulbs?   Q 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...   Q Have you noticed a difference in your electric bill since you started using the bulbs?

04/22/08	Poll #13790	KWCH-TV (Wichita)	Kansas
Q Are you planning to take a vacation this summer?   Q Do you plan to drive? Fly? Or get to your destination some other way?   Q Have your travel plans changed because of increased gas or airfare prices?

04/22/08	Poll #13791	SurveyUSA (America's Pollster)	US 50 States
Q If Hillary Clinton does not win the Pennsylvania primary, should she drop out of the race for President?   Q Do you think Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama should continue to run separate campaigns to win the Democratic nomination? Or do you...   Q If Clinton and Obama do eventually join together and run as a one ticket, which would you rather see? Clinton for President with Obama...   Q 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
Q Do you think installing security cameras in city parks is a good idea? Or a bad idea?   Q Do think installing security cameras in city parks would have a major impact on reducing crime? A minor impact? Or no impact at all?   Q Do you think having security cameras in city parks does? Or does not? Invade the privacy of those who use the parks?   Q 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
Q Have gas prices caused you to cut down on the amount you drive?   Q 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
Q If Hillary Clinton does not win the Pennsylvania primary, should she drop out of the race for President?   Q Do you think Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama should continue to run separate campaigns to win the Democratic nomination? Or do you...   Q If Clinton and Obama do eventually join together and run as a one ticket, which would you rather see? Clinton for President with Obama...   Q 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
Q 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...   Q If trash cans could be emptied more often for $1,000,000 more a year, would it be worth it? Or not worth it?   Q 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...   Q 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
Q If Hillary Clinton does not win the Pennsylvania primary, should she drop out of the race for President?   Q Do you think Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama should continue to run separate campaigns to win the Democratic nomination? Or do you...   Q If Clinton and Obama do eventually join together and run as a one ticket, which would you rather see? Clinton for President with Obama...   Q 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
Q Are you familiar with Anthony Gutierrez, the general sevrices supervisor of the state Attorney General's office who was accused of...   Q Based on what you know, do you think Gutierrez should keep his job? Or not?   Q Do you think the Gutierrez case is a major problem for Attorney General Marc Dann? A minor problem? Or no problem at all?   Q Do you approve? Or disapprove? Of the way Marc Dann has handled the investigation?   Q Do you think Marc Dann should remain in office? Or resign?

04/18/08	Poll #13769	WCSC-TV (Charleston)	Charleston, SC DMA
Q Has the price of a gallon of gasoline caused you to change your daily routine ... lot? A little? Or not at all?   Q How high do gasoline prices have to be to cause you cut down on the amount of driving you do?   Q Has the price of gasoline caused you to cancel or change your summer vacation plans?

04/18/08	Poll #13768	WBZ-TV (Boston)	Massachusetts
Q Do you approve? Or Disapprove? Of the way Pope Benedict XVI is handling the sexual abuse cases in the Catholic Church?   Q Do you think the Vatican truly understands the impact the sex abuse cases have had on the Catholic Church?   Q 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
Q Do you think the price of gasoline in our area will rise above $4 per gallon this summer?   Q If gasoline does rise above $4 per gallon, will you cancel or change any summer