Here Are The Results of SurveyUSA News Poll #13341

Geography Surveyed: Minnesota
Data Collected: 02/10/2008 - 02/11/2008
Release Date: 02/12/2008 10:35 AM ET
Sponsor: KSTP-TV Minneapolis

1
   Asked of 700 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 3.7 percentage points.

Do you think the state gas tax should? Or should not? Be increased to pay for improving the condition of our roads and bridges?

36% Should
59% Should Not
5% Not Sure

2
   Asked of 254 who say tax should be increased
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 6 percentage points.

By how much do you think the tax should be increased?

64% 1-5 Cents
23% > 5 Cents
12% Not Sure

3
   Asked of 700 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 3.7 percentage points.

Would you support or oppose increasing license registration fees, or license tabs, in order to pay for transportation funding?

33% Support
62% Oppose
5% Not Sure

4
   Asked of 700 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 3.8 percentage points.

Would you support or oppose increasing the metro area sales tax in order to pay for transportation funding?

37% Support
54% Oppose
9% Not Sure

5
   Asked of 700 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 3.7 percentage points.

If the state budget deficit increases, which of the following should be done to balance the budget? Increase the income tax? Increase other taxes and fees? Cut spending? Should all of those things be done? Or should none of these things be done?

7% Increase The Income Tax
11% Increase Other Taxes And Fees
58% Cut Spending
17% All Of These
5% None Of These
3% Not Sure

6
   Asked of 700 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 3.8 percentage points.

Which one of the following issues is the most important one facing state government this year? Transportation funding? Balancing the budget? Funding for state building projects? Or something else?

19% Transportation Funding
51% Balancing The Budget
4% Funding For State Building Projects
22% Something Else
6% Not Sure

7
   Asked of 700 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 3.2 percentage points.

The Minnesota Vikings are considering a plan for a $954-million dollar stadium complex on the current site of the Metrodome. Do you think state funding should? OR should not be using to help pay for the stadium?

20% Use State Funding
76% Don't Use State Funds
4% Not Sure

8
   Asked of 700 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 3.8 percentage points.

Do you think the Minnesota Senate should? Or should not? Confirm Carol Molnau as commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation?

23% Should
49% Should Not
29% Not Sure

9
   Asked of 700 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 3.8 percentage points.

Do you approve or disapprove of the job being done by the Minnesota state legislature?

29% Approve
50% Disapprove
20% Not Sure

10
   Asked of 700 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 3.8 percentage points.

If John McCain is the Republican nominee for President, do you think Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty would be a good vice presidential running mate for McCain? Or not?

43% Good Running Mate
43% Not
13% Not Sure

11
   Asked of 700 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 3.7 percentage points.

If Governor Pawlenty is chosen as John McCain's running mate, do you think he would? Or would not? Be able to effectively campaign for vice president and serve as governor at the same time?

28% Would
61% Would Not
11% Not Sure

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