VOTES 2008 Issues Poll Results

1. Which of the following issues do you believe is the most important one for the next administration?
14 % the Iraq War
13% the "energy crisis"
59% the US economy
3% immigration
6% health care
5% the War on Terrorism

2. American troops in Iraq:
6% should not expect a stated withdrawal date
29% should be withdrawn only when the Iraqi government has been stabilized
26% should be withdrawn over the next five years
39% should be withdrawn as quickly as possible

3. The best solution to our nation's energy crisis is:
13% constructing more nuclear power and clean coal plants
70% continuing the development of renewable sources such as wind and solar power
13% allowing companies to further explore and develop drilling sites in the US
4% raising fuel costs to encourage less use in our country

4. The best way to address our considerable budget deficit is:
5% to raise taxes
26% to limit government spending across federal programs
37% to decrease spending on the Iraqi war and reconstruction given that Iraq has a considerable budget surplus
32% 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?
48% Yes
52% No

6. Regarding the ongoing assessment of Roe v Wade and abortion policy:
a. females under the age of 18 must have parental consent 57% Yes 43% No
b. abortions should only be permitted during the first trimester 56% Yes 44% No
c. partial birth abortions should be legal 34% Yes 66% No

7. The U.S. government should best respond to the financial and sub-prime
mortgage crises by:
11% doing nothing and letting the market correct itself.
31% undertaking a limited role in correcting the situation.
23% offering loan guarantees and assuming control of some financial
institution.
35% by reforming and regulating the financial industry.