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Last month the economy created 250K+ new jobs & unemployment dipped to 8.3%. Dems are talking it up & Repubs are talking it down. Politics aside, if possible, are these good numbers?

Yes
 
28%
No
 
72%

FOX News reports Donald Trump, T-Rump, is throwing his endorsement behind Mitt Romney. He is apparently jumping on the horse as it nears the finish line. Who benefits most?

Mitt Romney
 
10%
All Other GOP Contenders
 
6%
T-Rumps Ego
 
66%
Prez Obama
 
18%

It used to be "smokin in the boys room", now it's "texting in the bathroom". Are you a part of the 63% who admit to being a "toilet texter"?

Yes - Long Live The iThrone
 
22%
No - It's A Bathroom Not A Chat Room
 
78%

The Federal Housing Finance Agency says it would cost $100B if "every single underwater gov't backed mortgage were adjusted", with another $600B in negative equity out there. Should there be a mandandatory write-down?

Yes
 
35%
No
 
65%

Rupert Murdoch, the conservative billionaire owner of NewsCorp/FOX News, tweeted "Romney's tax returns might kill his chances. Watch the Republican establishment panic now!" You say?

Murdoch's Right
 
15%
Murdoch's Wrong
 
16%
Murdoch Is No Conservative
 
19%
Murdoch's Just In It For The Money
 
50%

33% of GOP voters want someone else to enter the race. How do you see it?

Agree - Need New Blood Now
 
21%
Disagree - Plenty To Choose From Now
 
29%
Agree - But Too Late
 
34%
Doesn't Matter - Big O's A Lock
 
16%

Newt Gingrich, after a lousy performance in FL debate, has announced that he will no longer participate in debates if the crowd is "silenced" by the moderator and/or network. He says it a free speech, 1st Ammendment issue. You say?

Newt's Wrong - Silence Is Golden
 
39%
Newt's Right - We're Loud & We're Proud
 
61%

Newt Gingrich won the SC primary getting 36% of female voters to Romney's 30% & 39% of married voters to Romney's 29%. How do you explain this?

Newt's A Real Charmer
 
5%
SC Repubs Have Lost Their Mind
 
45%
Social Issues Matter Less Today
 
17%
It's The Economy Stupid
 
32%

Tariffs put on Chinese tires coming into the US (35% in 2009) was intended to boost manufacturing & jobs in the US. Just the opposite has happened while consumers ended up paying more. Who was pushing this tariff?

US Tire Industry Association
 
20%
US Rubber Manufacturers Association
 
13%
US Tire Retailers
 
7%
United Steelworkers Union
 
61%

It seems the Repub establishment has determined the "statute of limitations" on morality & character to be 16-20 yrs, in order to provide cover for "Open Marriage" Gingrich. You say?

It's Old News - Move On
 
32%
There Is No Time Limit
 
42%
Morality Will Matter Again After Election Day
 
25%

The "Golden Girls" Betty White, age 90, came in first in a survey of retired & soon-to-retire Americans (45 yrs & older) who were asked to choose a role model. Which of the following was their top reason?

She's A Humanitarian
 
4%
She's Strong & Resiliant
 
19%
She Knows How To Laugh
 
41%
She's Fit & Fabulous
 
5%
She's A Free Spirit
 
32%

So the Southern Christian Conservatives in SC booed Ron Paul's foreign policy & military spending comments yet Ron Paul gets more campaign donations from active military than all the other candidates combined. Why?

They're Not Very Well Informed
 
17%
They're Don't Understand His Policies
 
17%
They're Tired of Ill Defined Wars
 
21%
They Get It - War Profiteering Must End
 
45%

Jon Huntsman's campaign never really took off despite his 1st in nation in job creation, foreign policy experience, pro-life legislation, lower taxes record & 80% re-elect as Utah Gov. Why?

Just Too Boring
 
14%
Came Across Too Wonky
 
14%
Not Enough Money/Machine
 
14%
No Political Movement Behind Him
 
45%
He Spelled Jon w/o an H
 
13%

Where do you stand on the US Marines who were videotaped "watering" the recently KIA'd Taliban plants/corpes?

I See No Problem With It - Move On
 
22%
Understand It But Wrong Thing To Do
 
38%
I'm Good With It Just Don't Tape It
 
23%
They Were Just Writing Their Names In The Sand
 
17%

Sen Jim DeMint(R-SC), who said 14 months ago "you can't be a fiscal conservative and not be a social conservative" is now telling Repubs to embrace Ron Paul's wisdom & Libertarian voters if a Repub is to win in 2012.

Agree
 
23%
Disagree
 
9%
Welcome To The Revolution Senator
 
68%

The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments from network TV broadcasters, led by FOX, that they should be allowed to push the boundaries of profanity & nudity anytime/anywhere they please as provided by the First Ammendment. You say?

I Agree - Let It Rip - F-Bombs, Warts & All
 
16%
I Agree To A Point But...
 
16%
Disagree - There Has To Be A Limit
 
45%
I'll Need To Know Who's Going To Be Nude
 
23%

Newtie & the Blowhards (Perry/Huntsman) are hammering Romney for his "job-killing & looting" actions while head of Bain Capital. Do you believe their egos would rather see Obama re-elected than Romney win?

All 3 - Absolutely
 
47%
Newt Yes - Others Not Sure
 
40%
No Way - They're Team Players
 
13%

Over the weekend, ABC & NBC aired a combined 3 1/2 hours of GOP debates within a 14 hour period. Did you tune in?

Watched It All
 
10%
Watched Some
 
26%
Not A Minute
 
64%

Social-Issue suck-up Rick Santorum dismisses the notion of "personal autonomy" saying "most conservatives understand that individuals can't go it alone" & radical individualism has never succeeded. You say?

I Agree With The Social Issue Suck-up
 
6%
I Couldn't Disagree More With Mr Suck-up
 
49%
He's An Extreme Right Wing Nut Job
 
21%
Hey Ricky - Can You Help Me With My Answer
 
24%

Today, the Prez announced a major realignment of our military forces & funding cuts to our defense department. Which of the following is most likely to feel the cuts the most?

Defense Contractors
 
7%
Military Suppliers
 
2%
Active Duty Military
 
50%
Veterans
 
41%

The Iowa finish of Romney / Santorum / Paul has produced 3 clear distinctions within the Republican Party. Which of the following most benefits the country?

Romney - Moneyed Establishment Wing
 
8%
Santorum - Classic Social Conservative Wing
 
23%
Paul - Libertarian Small-Government Wing
 
70%

On January 1st, 40,000 new laws went into effect covering anything from abortion to happy hour & everything in between. What percentage of these laws do you think actually make your life any easier, better, safer, etc?

75 - 100%
 
1%
50 - 75%
 
23%
25 - 50%
 
1%
1 - 25%
 
20%
Zero %
 
78%

As we celebrate the Holidays & look forward to 2012, how do you see things unfolding overall for you & yours in the New Year?

Getting Better
 
16%
Getting Worse
 
60%
Same As It Ever Was
 
23%

The WSJ, re: payroll tax cut, is advising the GOP to "cut their losses & find a way to extend the payroll tax holiday quickly" or face the re-election of President Obama. You say?

Correct - Do It Now / Fight Em Later
 
28%
Wrong - Draw A Line In The Sand
 
72%

In 2008, Ron Paul quoted poet Victor Hugo's line "Any idea whose time has come cannot be stopped by any army or any government". Do you believe it's the Ron Paul movement's time?

Yes - The Movement's Time Is Now
 
94%
No - The Movement's Time Has Passed
 
6%

GOP leader Boehner rejected a bipartisan 2 month extension of the payroll tax cut passed in the Senate saying Americans are tired of short-term fixes and gimmicks even if it means a lapse in the tax cut. You say?

He's Right - Let It Lapse
 
48%
He's Right But Pass It Anyway
 
20%
He's Wrong - A Cut Is A Cut
 
6%
Say Bye-Bye To The GOP
 
26%

FOX News billed last night's debate as the last chance voters will have to make up their mind on a candidate before the all important Iowa caucuses on Jan 3rd. You say?

Cemented My Support For Someone
 
36%
Caused Me To Question My Support
 
5%
Made Me Start Considering Someone Else
 
3%
Turned Me Off Completely On A Candidate(s)
 
11%
Too Early To Decide - Need More Information
 
45%

The WAR IN IRAQ IS OVER! You wouldn't know it from the media coverage. 4500 KIA, 50,000+ wounded & $800B later, we leave with a whimper? So, was it worth it?

Absolutely Worth It
 
7%
Mixed Results
 
29%
Total Waste Of Lives & Money
 
64%

MF Global's Jon Corzine and his 2 top henchmen testified yesterday that they have no idea what happened to $1.2B of customers money. As Corzine is a former Senator & Gov of NJ, what is the likelyhood he'll do jail time?

He'll Be Judged Like The Rest of Us
 
2%
Could Happen if All The Planets Align
 
22%
The Square Root of Zero
 
76%

Jeffrey Lord writes in "Trump & The American Dream"(spectator.org)that the Trump/Newsmax/ION TV debate is a debate about American dreams, brought to you by the dreamers of Newsmax & ION. What to you is the debate about?

He's Right - I Have A Dream
 
4%
Dreams? Trump? Nightmare!
 
14%
Dreams Alright - Ratings & Money
 
59%
Should Have Bought That Dreamcatcher
 
24%

A Times/CBS poll states nearly half of Iowa Repubs said it's more important to pick a nominee who can beat Obama than to have one who agrees with them on the issues. Newt has a 23 point lead over Romney. Do you...

Agree
 
20%
Disagree
 
21%
Why Not Both
 
59%

ION TV, broadcasting the Dec 27 GOP debate hosted by Donald Trump, announced expansion of their sales force with a new Political Division. The executives involved have considerable ties to NBC & Goldman Sachs. You say?

It Will Be Fair & Balanced
 
2%
It Will Benefit The Voters
 
2%
It Will Help Me Decide On A Candidate
 
59%
It's All About The Benjamins
 
97%

Tonight, Herman Cain is revealing his 2012 endorsement on FOX News. Where do you believe he will throw his support?

Newt Gingrich
 
41%
Mitt Romney
 
18%
Ron Paul
 
13%
Rick Santorum
 
3%
Its Just Lunch.com
 
25%

The Republican National Committee has stated that attacking Obama personally is too dangerous. Comm Dir Sean Spicer says "it makes more sense to focus on his failed policies than on personal attacks". You say?

Agree - Policies Over The Personal
 
38%
Disagree - Attack Personally
 
3%
Need A Healthy Dose Of Both
 
46%
Getting Ahead Of GOP's Baggage?
 
14%

How much is your time worth? Given the choice of having an ATM fee waived by watching a short commercial before your transaction or just paying the ATM fee, which would you choose?

I'd Watch The Commercial
 
15%
Just Pay The Damn Fee
 
6%
It Will End Up With Both Watching & Paying
 
47%
I'll Answer When I Have Money In My Account
 
32%

When you die, your debts usually die with you. Now, death-debt collectors are aggresively going after the deceased's spouses, parents, friends & neighbors to collect the money saying it's a "moral" obligation. You say?

It Is A Moral Obligation & Should Be Paid
 
5%
The Law Is The Law - Leave Morality Aside
 
56%
So You Can Take It With You
 
39%

Horse - it's what's for dinner. Congress has cleared the way for horse meat to start showing up for human consumption by early 2012. Will you be chowing down on Mr Ed & his four legged friends?

Saddle Me Up - I'm Game
 
12%
Not A Chance In Hell
 
42%
It Would Depend On The Price
 
10%
What's Next - Dogs & Cats
 
27%
Perfect Time To Go Vegan
 
7%

A new poll has the Newtster with a huge margin over Mitt Romney (38% v 17%). Newty is selling himself as a professor, a historian, a futurist, small business owner & "lifetime citizen". How do you see him?

Slimeball
 
15%
Weasel
 
15%
Elitist
 
11%
Washington Insider
 
42%
2012 GOP Nominee
 
17%

Many states are looking to raise taxes to raise additional funding for public schools. In CA, 64% of registered voters said they would be willing to pay more. You say?

I Can't Be Taxed Enough For The Children
 
2%
Less System NOT More Money
 
53%
CA's 64% Need Detention
 
20%
No More Taxes - Home Schooling
 
25%

Rep Barney Frank (D-MASS), a sponsor of legalizing on-line gambling, has decided not to run for re-election. What do you see in Barney's future?

Lobbyist Frank
 
56%
Senator Frank
 
2%
Prisoner Frank
 
29%
Actor Frank - Birdcage II
 
14%

A new Gallup poll, looking at the viability of a 3rd party candidate, shows 81% dissatisfied w/ how US is being governed up from 39% when Ross Perot ran in 1992. How do you see it?

Happy With Current 2 Party Death Grip
 
7%
It's Time For a Real 3rd Party Movement
 
31%
Love To See It But Ain't Gonna Happen
 
62%

The Federal Reserve has ordered a "stress test" of the 31 largest US banks & 19 largest bank holding co's using an unemployment rate of 13%, an 8% drop in GDP & a 52% plunge in stocks. They say it's just a test. You say?

Smart Move - Better Safe Than Sorry
 
3%
Relax - A Test Is Just A Test
 
4%
Fed Humor - You Gotta Love It
 
12%
It's 2008 All Over Again - Only Worse
 
36%
Gonna Get Started On That Panic Room
 
45%

Dirty Dozen Debt Super-Committee co-chair Jeb Hensarling(R-TX) says that despite the failure to reach a $1.2T deal "every Democrat acted with integrity & negotiated in good faith to the end". You say?

I Agree With The Failed Co-Chair
 
1%
You Sure This Guy Is A Republican?
 
68%
Must Be Time To Blame Obama
 
32%

The "Dirty-Dozen" Debt Super-Committee has turned out to be a complete & total bust. They didn't "Go Big" as 147 House & Senate members asked them to. After all the finger pointing & post failure analysis, you say?

We're Totally Screwed
 
13%
It's Only Going To Get Worse
 
15%
I'm Giving Up The Social In Social Drinking
 
5%
I'm Not Going To Care Till Next Year
 
1%
Can't Wait To Vote Them All Out In 2012
 
65%

U.S. birth rates have dropped for the 3rd straight year. Experts say the main reason is the horrible shape our economy is in & that it is the best form of birth control. Why do you think U.S. birth rates have dropped?

It's The Economy Stupid
 
11%
The Decline Of The Family
 
13%
People Are Becoming More Selfish
 
6%
Kids Can Be A Pain In The Ass
 
4%
All Of The Above
 
67%

C-SPAN CEO Brian Lamb sent a letter to the Supreme Court asking it to drop the ban on cameras in the court of supremes, as it hears oral arguments on the Constitionality of Obamacare individual mandate. You say?

I Agree - This Is Huge - Show It Live
 
75%
No No No - I'll Wait For The Decision
 
25%

Pollsters & strategists are grudgingly concedeing Ron Paul's 1st place tying 19% Iowa poll results but now say he has hit an "absolute ceiling" with no chance of going any higher. You say?

He Has Hit His Voter Ceiling
 
15%
He's Climbing & Going Higher
 
34%
He'll Be The Repub Nominee In 2012
 
51%

In the American Spectator, Jeffrey Lord asks "Is Newt Gingrich America's Churchill", suggesting that in these dire times voters will look past his "three marriages, extra-marital business & all the rest". Will you?

I Will - Newt Then Is Newt Churchil Nowl
 
37%
I Won't - Newt Then Is Newt Now
 
63%

Gov't health officials recommended that all kids ages 9-11 get tested for high cholesterol in an effort to fight obesity & cardiovascular disease later in life. You say?

Excellent Preventative Idea
 
2%
Diet & Exercise Is All That's Needed
 
19%
What If I Say No
 
26%
Here Come The Drugs
 
53%

In honor of Veterans Day, the US Senate passed a $2B "feel-good" bill, by a vote of 94-1, offering employers a $5600 tax credit to hire veterans unemployed for 6 months or longer. You say?

A Great Way To Honor Our Veterans!
 
3%
A Smart Move To Spur Hiring
 
1%
Who Was The "1" Voting Against?
 
12%
Sounds Good But What Jobs?
 
25%
Can The Politicians Get Any Slimier?
 
59%