Does the possibility of an H1N1 flu pandemic concern you?
670 Responses
| (282) | A little | | 42% |
| (205) | Yes | | 30% |
| (176) | No, it is not a big deal. | | 26% |
| (7) | No, I got a flu shot already. | | 1% |
Do you believe that humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan (ie building schools, repairing hospitals, etc.) should be undertaken by the military?
616 Responses
| (259) | Some combination of both | | 42% |
| (237) | No, humanitarian groups should do this work. | | 38% |
| (111) | Yes, they need to win the hearts and minds of the Afganis. | | 18% |
| (9) | Unsure | | 1% |
Do you think the military should allow more flexibility in the battle policy of evacuating wounded troops in an hour?
374 Responses
| (180) | Yes | | 48% |
| (143) | No | | 38% |
| (51) | Unsure | | 13% |
Should the United Sates hold direct talks with North Korea?
628 Responses
| (299) | No | | 47% |
| (296) | Yes | | 47% |
| (33) | Unsure | | 5% |
Sixty years after they were signed, are the Geneva Conventions still working?
497 Responses
| (338) | No | | 68% |
| (104) | Yes | | 20% |
| (55) | Unsure | | 11% |
Do you think the administration did the right thing by asking former President Bill Clinton to diplomatically negotiate the release of the two reporters in North Korea?
847 Responses
| (461) | Yes | | 54% |
| (312) | No | | 36% |
| (74) | Unsure | | 8% |
Are you planning a vacation closer to home this year due to the economic downturn?
578 Responses
| (293) | No | | 50% |
| (167) | Yes | | 28% |
| (88) | There is no rest for the weary | | 15% |
| (30) | Not sure yet | | 5% |
Would you favor or oppose the United States sending astronauts to explore Mars?
804 Responses
| (463) | Favor | | 57% |
| (204) | Oppose | | 25% |
| (69) | The moon was enough | | 8% |
| (68) | Unsure | | 8% |
Do you support the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court?
1084 Responses
| (676) | No | | 62% |
| (348) | Yes | | 32% |
| (60) | Unsure | | 5% |
Should Congress pass an additional stimulus bill to boost the economy?
950 Responses
| (668) | No | | 70% |
| (170) | More money will not fix the problem | | 17% |
| (74) | Yes | | 7% |
| (38) | Unsure | | 4% |
Do you think the coverage of Michael Jackson's death has been overdone?
552 Responses
| (516) | Yes | | 93% |
| (34) | No | | 6% |
| (2) | Unsure | | 0% |
Do you think reality television has a negative effect on our society?
973 Responses
| (803) | Yes | | 82% |
| (92) | No | | 9% |
| (78) | Maybe | | 8% |
Do you think the Iranian election results are legitimate?
838 Responses
| (712) | No | | 84% |
| (64) | Unsure | | 7% |
| (47) | A recount would settle the matter | | 5% |
| (15) | Yes | | 1% |
Would you say that now is a good or bad time to invest in the stock market?
582 Responses
| (332) | Good | | 57% |
| (99) | Bad | | 17% |
| (93) | Unsure | | 15% |
| (58) | I have given up on the stock market | | 9% |
Do you think Sonia Sotomayor is a good choice for the Supreme Court?
907 Responses
| (512) | No | | 56% |
| (269) | Yes | | 29% |
| (103) | Maybe | | 11% |
| (23) | No opinion | | 2% |
Would you rule out buying a General Motors vehicle if the company enters bankruptcy?
661 Responses
| (298) | No | | 45% |
| (216) | Yes | | 32% |
| (90) | I never liked GM anyway | | 13% |
| (57) | Maybe | | 8% |
Should the U.S. close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay?
805 Responses
| (623) | No | | 77% |
| (153) | Yes | | 19% |
| (29) | Unsure | | 3% |
Do you have confidence that Barack Obama will nominate good justices to the Supreme Court, or are you uneasy about who he will choose?
892 Responses
| (607) | Uneasy | | 68% |
| (231) | Have confidence | | 25% |
| (54) | Unsure | | 6% |
Do you think the economy is on an upswing?
639 Responses
| (266) | No | | 41% |
| (202) | Yes | | 31% |
| (94) | Unsure | | 14% |
| (77) | Either way, my 401(k) has taken a beating | | 12% |
Are you confident the government can handle a swine flu pandemic?
657 Responses
| (283) | No | | 43% |
| (266) | Yes | | 40% |
| (98) | Unsure | | 14% |
| (10) | What is swine flu? | | 1% |
