The results are in! New York area voters have voiced their opinions on major election issues, ranging from the economy to the environment. You can check out responses to all the surveys in the Voice of New York Voters series and see how your views compare.
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Survey Results: The Economy 1. As you prepare to elect the next president on November 4, which of the following 2. How would you rate the condition of the national economy these days? 3. How much confidence do you have in this presidential candidate’s ability to Barack Obama: John McCain: 4. When it comes to the specific economic challenges listed below, which candidate do you think would do a better job: John McCain or Barack Obama? Getting the economy back on track: Implementing effective tax policies: 5. The presidential candidates and other leaders have suggested various ideas for how the government could act to boost the economy. Tell us how important each of the following is in fixing the economy? Lowering taxes for middle- and lower-income taxpayers only: Lowering taxes for all taxpayers: Continuing to raise the minimum wage: Reducing the federal budget deficit: Suspending foreclosures on houses and freezing mortgage interest rates to help Americans who can’t afford their mortgages: Extending unemployment benefits to help Americans who are having difficulty finding work: Increasing government spending on things like public-works projects to create jobs: Increasing spending on domestic programs like health care, education, and housing: 6. Generally, do you think the government should intervene in an attempt to reverse the current economic crisis, or should government withhold action and allow the economy to correct itself? 7. Do you favor or oppose making George W. Bush’s tax cuts permanent? |
