The VOTES 2008 Issues Poll
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1. Which of the following issues do you believe is the most important one for the next administration?
□ the Iraq War
□ the "energy crisis"
□ the US economy
□ immigration
□ health care
□ the War on Terrorism
2. American troops in Iraq:
□ should not expect a stated withdrawal date
□ should be withdrawn only when the Iraqi government has been stabilized
□ should be withdrawn over the next five years
□ should be withdrawn as quickly as possible
3. The best solution to our nation's energy crisis is:
□ constructing more nuclear power and clean coal plants
□ continuing the development of renewable sources such as wind and solar power
□ allowing companies to further explore and develop drilling sites in the US
□ raising fuel costs to encourage less use in our country
4. The best way to address our considerable budget deficit is:
□ to raise taxes
□ to limit government spending across federal programs
□ to decrease spending on the Iraqi war and reconstruction given that Iraq has a considerable budget surplus
□ to lower taxes so that American consumer spending can stimulate the US economy once again.
5. Do you believe that the quality of patient care would be negatively affected by a universal health care program?
□ Yes
□ No
6. Regarding the ongoing assessment of Roe v Wade and abortion policy:
a. females under the age of 18 must have parental consent Yes No
b. abortions should only be permitted during the first trimester Yes No
c. partial birth abortions should be legal Yes No
7. The U.S. government should best respond to the financial and sub-prime mortgage crises by:
□ doing nothing and letting the market correct itself.
□ undertaking a limited role in correcting the situation.
□ offering loan guarantees and assuming control of some financial institution.
□ by reforming and regulating the financial industry.