2010 Issues Survey |
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| Small Business Owner |
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| Other |
| What are the top three most important issues facing the country right now? |
| Balancing the federal budget and reducing the national debt |
| Health care costs |
| Strengthening Florida’s economy and creating jobs |
| Improving education |
| Dealing with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan |
| Protecting Social Security and Medicare |
| Reducing the tax burden on working families |
| Fighting the war against terrorism and homeland security |
| Stopping illegal immigration |
| Protecting the environment |
| Decreasing America’s dependence on foreign oil |
| Other |
| Which statement comes closer to your point of view? |
| Government should do more to solve problems and help meet
the needs of people |
| Government is doing too many things better left to businesses
and individuals |
| Earlier this year, the Administration and Congress passed a $1.1 trillion economic recovery bill, known as the "Stimulus Package." Do you think this bill was a good use of your tax dollars? |
| Yes |
| No |
| Unsure |
| In order to turn the economy around and create more jobs,
what would be your top priority?
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| Extend unemployment benefits |
| Cut income taxes for individuals |
| Lower taxes for small businesses |
| Cut payroll taxes |
| What is the most important issue facing veterans today?
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| Expediting the claims process |
| Expanding educational benefits |
| Improving health care benefits |
| When you think about paying your federal taxes, do you think the amount you pay is: |
| Too High |
| Too Low |
| About Right |
| Our nation’s budget deficit this year alone was $1.42 trillion and the overall national debt goes up $100,000 every three seconds. Do you support a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution as a way to rein in government spending?
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| Yes |
| No |
| Unsure |
| Do you support or oppose creating a government-run health
insurance program?
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| Support |
| Oppose |
| Unsure |
| Some doctors order unnecessary and expensive medical tests because they are afraid of getting sued. Do you believe that medical liability reform, sometimes called "tort" reform,will help end this practice and lower health care costs for everyone? |
| Yes |
| No |
| Unsure |
| What is the best way to stop the flow of illegal immigrants across the U.S. – Mexican border? |
| Build a border fence |
| More Border Patrol agents |
| Cut off benefits that attract illegal immigrants |
| Stiffer fines on companies who hire illegal immigrants |
| All the Above |
| None of the Above |
| In order for the United States to become more energy independent, do you support drilling for oil: |
| At least 100 miles off Florida’s Coast |
| Between 50 and 100 miles off Florida’s Coast |
| Between 20 and 50 miles off Florida’s Coast |
| Anywhere off Florida’s Coast |
| Nowhere off Florida’s Coast |
| Earlier this year Congress passed a bill called Cap & Trade. It would impose a tax on energy in an effort to cap carbon emissions and reduce global warming. Do you support this bill? |
| Support |
| Oppose |
| Unsure |
| Congress spent $3 billion for the "Cash-for-Clunkers" program in an attempt to boost sagging U.S. auto sales and
to promote higher vehicle fuel economy. Do you support this program? |
| Support |
| Oppose |
| Unsure |
| In order to improve access to higher education, should Congress increase funding for government grants and loans to pay for college tuition?
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| Support |
| Oppose |
| Unsure |
| Do you support increasing U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan?
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| Support |
| Oppose |
| Unsure |
| Do you support or oppose using federal tax dollars to pay for
abortions?
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| Support |
| Oppose |
| Unsure |
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