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Psycho Talk: Beck lies during his rally
Glenn Beck told the crowd that he visited The National Archives and held the first inaugural address in his hand. Mother Jones magazine attempted to verify the statement and was told no one has access to those documents.
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Do you believe America's involvement in Iraq over the last seven years was worth the cost?
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Yes
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(44 %) |
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No
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(53 %) |
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It's too early to tell
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(4 %) |
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Do you believe the economy will show improvement before this November's midterm elections?
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Yes, the economy will show improvement by November
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(26 %) |
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No, the economy will not show improvement by November
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(74 %) |
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Earlier this week, a federal judge granted an injunction that halted federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. Do you support funding for stem cell research?
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Yes
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(76 %) |
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No
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(24 %) |
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President Obama is in the midst of a ten-day vacation at Martha's Vineyard. Do you think President Obama spends too much time on vacation?
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Yes, the President should be focused on fixing the economy, not playing golf.
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(52 %) |
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No, the President needs down time just like everybody else. It's going to be a hectic fall and he needs to be sharp.
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(44 %) |
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Not sure, I don't follow President Obama's schedule that closely.
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(3 %) |
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The parent company of Fox News has given $1 million to the Republican Governors Association. Do you think that taints their objectivity?
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Yes, of course it taints their objectivity. They are the de facto message machine for the GOP.
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(64 %) |
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No, Fox News had no objectivity (or credibility) to begin with.
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(36 %) |
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Was it a good idea for President Obama to offer his support for the building of a mosque near Ground Zero?
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Yes, the president should always do what is right, even if it's not politically popular.
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(64 %) |
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No, it was terrible politics and will serve to distract voters this fall. The president should have kept his mouth closed on this one.
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(36 %) |
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Who is the craziest psycho talker on the conservative right?
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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer with her fear mongering on "terrorist babies"
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(2 %) |
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Colorado GOP Senate nominee Ken "High Heels" Buck
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(1 %) |
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Nevada GOP Senate nominee Sharron Angle. She favored abolishing social security and the sick paying for health care with chickens
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(35 %) |
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Kentucky GOP Senate nominee Rand Paul. He said Congress should repeal the Civil Rights Act and Americans with Disabilities Act
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(11 %) |
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Sarah Palin. Enough said
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(39 %) |
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Other
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(11 %) |
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Who will benefit more by bringing up former President George W. Bush and his presidency during this fall's midterm elections?
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Democrats
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(63 %) |
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Republicans
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(37 %) |
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With a federal judge overturning California's same-sex marriage ban, do you think social issues will play a significant role in the midterm elections?
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Yes, from Prop 8 to Arizona's immigration law, social/cultural issues will play a big role.
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(14 %) |
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No, it's the economy stupid. This election will start, and stop, with jobs and the economy.
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(36 %) |
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Sort of. They might play a role in some races, but in the grand scheme economic issues will control.
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(49 %) |
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Are you as enthused for the upcoming midterm elections as you were for the 2008 election?
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Yes, and I tend to support Democrats
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(45 %) |
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Yes, and I tend to support Republicans
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(24 %) |
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No, and I tend to support Democrats
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(30 %) |
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No, and I tend to support Republicans
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(1 %) |
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Do you believe President Obama will meet his goal of removing all of our troops from Iraq by the end of next year?
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Yes
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(46 %) |
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No
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(41 %) |
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Unsure
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(12 %) |
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July was the deadliest month for U.S. forces in Afghanistan since the war started nine years ago. Should we stay, or get out, of Afghanistan?
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Get out! It's cost American blood and treasure for a victory many experts (and history) say is unattainable.
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(59 %) |
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We need to stay and finish the job to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a launching pad for al qaeda.
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(27 %) |
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We can do both by withdrawing U.S. troops and increasing drone and other air-based attacks.
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(14 %) |
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President Obama is ramping up fundraising efforts for Democrats headed into this fall. Who is the more effective campaigner for the Dems: President Obama or former President Clinton?
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President Obama
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(44 %) |
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Former President Clinton
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(56 %) |
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Do you want the Bush tax cuts to expire for the top 2%?
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Yes
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(58 %) |
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No
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(42 %) |
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In the last week, several high-ranking Republicans have called for a return to the "Bush agenda." Do you agree with these Republicans that America would be better off going back to the policies of George W. Bush?
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Yes, I agree, the lives of Americans would improve if we went back to the "Bush agenda."
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(52 %) |
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No, these Republicans are wrong, returning to the "Bush agenda" would be a disaster.
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(48 %) |
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Do you think there is racism in the Tea Party?
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Yes, there is racism in the Tea Party
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(59 %) |
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No, there is no racism in the Tea Party
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(41 %) |
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What do you think of Republicans pushing tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans but opposing unemployment extensions for Americans in dire economic straits?
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The GOP's true colors are shining through, they don't give a damn about the middle class.
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(78 %) |
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I like it, take from the poor to give to the rich.
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(22 %) |
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Do you agree that Democratic Congressional leadership has been "ball-less" in dealing with the Do-Nothing Republicans?
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Yes! Democrats have large Congressional majorities and the White House but still walk around afraid of the GOP's shadow
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(85 %) |
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No, Democrats are adequately playing the political hand dealt by the Do-Nothing Republicans
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(15 %) |
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Despite significant achievements, President Obama's poll numbers keep falling. Does the White House have a problem communicating its message?
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Yes, the White House has a communications problem
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(55 %) |
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No, the White House communicates its message just fine
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(42 %) |
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Unsure
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(4 %) |
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With fears of a "double dip" recession looming, do you believe a second stimulus package is necessary?
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Yes, a second stimulus is necessary to prop up the economy
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(62 %) |
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No, it's time for government to hunker down and tighten the spending belt
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(38 %) |
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With everything else on its plate, is it smart for the White House to address the immigration problem this close to the midterm elections?
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Yes, it is a problem that needs addressing and elected officials, gasp, sometimes have to govern!
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(42 %) |
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No, the White House should focus like a laser on jobs, jobs, jobs. This will come back to bite them.
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(53 %) |
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Sure, it's always smart to grab onto an unpopular hot-button issue leading up to an election.
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(5 %) |
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Should RNC Chairman Michael Steele resign over his latest gaffe involving the war in Afghanistan?
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Yes, his continued gaffes are irresponsible and show how removed from the mainstream Steele is
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(18 %) |
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No, Steele is the gift that keeps on giving, showing that the only solution the RNC has is criticizing President Obama
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(76 %) |
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Unsure
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(5 %) |
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Who is your favorite Founding Father?
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George Washington
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(16 %) |
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John Adams
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(10 %) |
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Thomas Jefferson
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(43 %) |
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Benjamin Franklin
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(26 %) |
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Other
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(5 %) |
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With the death of Sen. Robert Byrd, are there any giants left in the United States Senate?
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Yes, there are still certain Senators that stand above the shoulders of the rest
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(41 %) |
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No, Byrd was the last of a dying breed, the great statesmen in the Senate
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(26 %) |
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No, but in coming years younger Senators will rise to fill the holes left by the likes of Byrd and Kennedy
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(33 %) |
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With roughly 17 months in office, what is the most significant accomplishment of the Obama Administration?
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Saving the economy from the brink of collapse with the Stimulus Bill
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(5 %) |
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Getting landmark health care reformed passed
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(7 %) |
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Yesterday's passage of a critical Wall Street reform bill that addresses abuses that derailed our economy
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(3 %) |
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Restoring America's reputation and standing around the globe
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(3 %) |
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Doing all of the above with no support, and in the face of constant opposition, from Congressional Republicans
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(81 %) |
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Are you more confident of our ability to succeed in Afghanistan now that Gen. Petraeus is replacing Gen. McChrystal?
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Yes, if anyone in the military can succeed in Afghanistan, it's Gen. David Petraeus
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(25 %) |
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No, nobody can succeed in Afghanistan, not even Dwight Eisenhower or George Marshall
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(58 %) |
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Unsure
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(17 %) |
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Should Gen. Stanley McChrystal resign after comments made about the Obama Administration and the war in Afghanistan in a Rolling Stone interview?
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Yes, a General cannot talk down to a President
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(65 %) |
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No, the General was only telling the truth
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(35 %) |
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Do you agree with Rahm Emanuel, who said yesterday that Rep. Joe Barton's apology to BP is what Republican controlled government would look like?
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Yes, if the GOP was in the majority, BP would not be held responsible, they'd get a massive tax break instead
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(67 %) |
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No, Rahm is wrong, the GOP would be taking strong actions against BP
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(32 %) |
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Unsure
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(1 %) |
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Do you believe that BP is sincere in its apologies for the damage they caused by the Gulf oil spill, or more sorry that they're losing money because of the oil spill?
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I believe BP is sincerely sorry for the damage they caused by cutting corners on safety in exchange for profits
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(35 %) |
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BP is only sorry they're losing money
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(65 %) |
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In his speech last night, President Obama called on the Senate to pass a comprehensive energy bill this year. Will that happen?
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Yes, the Senate will pass a comprehensive energy bill this year
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(18 %) |
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No, it's too close to the midterms for the GOP to allow President Obama and Democrats a win on energy legislation
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(47 %) |
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The Senate will pass a watered down bill that's as comprehensive as BPs oil spill response plan in the Gulf
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(36 %) |
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Do you agree with President Obama's proposal for a BP-funded escrow account to pay damage claims related to the Gulf oil spill?
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Yes, this would ensure fairness and efficiency in processing claims
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(87 %) |
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No, BP should be able to pay claims as it sees fit
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(13 %) |
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Despite the latest round of U.N. sanctions, can the United States do anything short of a military strike to stop Iran from eventually acquiring the capacity to build nuclear weapons?
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Yes, tough diplomacy and tougher sanctions will stop the Iranians from working towards the bomb.
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(26 %) |
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No, without a military strike it's only a matter of time before Iran has the bomb
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(29 %) |
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Unsure, but I hope President Obama and his team are smart enough to figure something out
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(45 %) |
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In a recent interview, President Obama said he was speaking to experts on the Gulf oil spill so he knew "whose ass to kick." Whose ass(es) should the president kick?
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BP CEO Tony Hayward
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(10 %) |
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He should start with his own for taking so long to "get tough" on BP and others responsible for the spill
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(19 %) |
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BP engineers and tech experts that can't manage to "plug the damn hole"
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(2 %) |
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Anyone in Congress that pushed the antiquated energy bill that awards "drill, baby, drill," instead of greener technologies
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(12 %) |
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All of the above
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(56 %) |
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As the summer starts heating up, what is the most pressing hot button issue facing the Obama Administration?
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Stopping then cleaning up after BP's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
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(33 %) |
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The economy and jobs
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(62 %) |
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Keeping the situation in Israel from going over the edge and into further conflict
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(3 %) |
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Other
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(2 %) |
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In Colorado, Andrew Romanoff joins Joe Sestak in the White House's merry-go-round of getting involved in US Senate races by dangling job offers. Is this political behavior appropriate?
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Yes, the White House did nothing illegal, this is political horse trading as old as the day is long
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(51 %) |
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No, this White House was supposed to be above the grime of smoke-filled room political behavior
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(49 %) |
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Should President Obama condemn this weekend's attack of an alleged humanitarian ship by the Israeli Defense Force?
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Yes, President Obama should take a stand if it's true that the ship was only carrying humanitarian aid
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(52 %) |
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No, U.S. - Israeli relations are already tense, President Obama should continue our muted response on this
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(8 %) |
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President Obama should wait until more facts come out before taking a strong public position
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(40 %) |
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Will former President Bill Clinton's trip to Arkansas today to campaign for Sen. Blanche Lincoln help save her struggling campaign?
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Yes, the Comeback Kid will help Lincoln make her comeback
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(15 %) |
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No, Lt. Gov. Bill Halter has the "big mo" and will bounce Lincoln in the June 8 runoff election
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(85 %) |
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Does Rep. Joe Sestak need to come clean on his claim that the White House offered him a job to drop his Senate bid against Sen. Arlen Specter?
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Yes, Sestak needs to come clean and clarify if there was a quid pro quo offer from the White House
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(56 %) |
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No, I'm satisfied with Sestak's explanation that he already answered those questions
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(44 %) |
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How would you grade the Obama Administration's response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?
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A
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(6 %) |
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B
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(18 %) |
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C
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(24 %) |
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D
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(23 %) |
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F
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(30 %) |
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Does Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul's statement that businesses should be able to keep people out based on race make him a racist?
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Yes, it's the very definition of racism
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(75 %) |
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While he's not fit to serve in the Senate, I don't think he's a racist
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(16 %) |
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Paul's right, businesses should be able to exclude anyone they want, even if it's based on race
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(9 %) |
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What message do Tuesday's primary wins by non-establishment candidates send to Washington?
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Voters are tired of the status quo bickering and want new faces in Washington
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(25 %) |
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The political power in both parties is trending towards the more liberal or more conservative bases on each side
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(12 %) |
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This year's campaign theme is: incumbents = bad
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(6 %) |
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All of the above
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(56 %) |
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So far, in early primaries, incumbents have struggled against an anti-Washington tide. How big will the anti-incumbent factor be this fall?
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This fall will be an anti-Washington tsunami that will sweep record numbers of incumbents out of office
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(25 %) |
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Somewhere in the middle, it won't be as bad as it looks for incumbents right now come fall
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(51 %) |
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The majority of incumbents will weather the anti-Washington storm and retain their seats
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(24 %) |
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If you could vote in the Pennsylvania Democratic primary next Tuesday, who would you vote for as the U.S. Senate candidate?
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Sen. Arlen Specter
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(14 %) |
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Rep. Joe Sestak
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(86 %) |
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How long will it be before any of the oil companies involved in the Gulf oil spill are shouldered with any of the cost for damages they caused?
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Within the next 5 years
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(17 %) |
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It will be 5 to 10 years before they pay a dime for the spill
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(10 %) |
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It will be at least 10 years before they pay anything for the spill, they'll tie it up in the courts
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(72 %) |
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Do you agree with President Obama's selection of Elena Kagan as the Supreme Court nominee?
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Yes, she is extremely qualified and, if confirmed, would serve as a capable justice
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(55 %) |
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No, Kagan lacks judicial experience and we don't know where she stands too many important legal issues
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(13 %) |
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Unsure, I'm reserving judgment until learning more about Kagan
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(32 %) |
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Notwithstanding current constitutional law, should law enforcement be required to give Miranda warnings to terror suspects?
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Yes, if we sacrifice liberty for security we have neither
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(83 %) |
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No, not if giving Miranda warnings means our nation go to pieces lest Miranda be violated
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(17 %) |
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Considering the close calls we've had recently with the Time Square and Underwear bombers, do you think terrorists are getting closer to carrying out a successful attack on U.S. soil?
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Yes, it's just a matter of time, they only have to be successful once
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(41 %) |
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No, the last two attempted attacks demonstrated how the U.S. military and intelligence communities have weakened terror groups
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(21 %) |
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Unsure, the last two attempts failed, but showed how vulnerable we really are
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(38 %) |
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In the wake of the oil spill disaster that is threatening the Gulf Coast, should the White House reconsider its support for expanding offshore drilling?
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Yes, the White House should reconsider.
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(82 %) |
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No, accidents happen. Drill, baby, drill.
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(18 %) |
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Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has officially jumped ship from the GOP to run as an independent. Is the Tea Party hurting the GOP by ousting moderate, electable candidates?
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Yes, the Tea Party is pushing out candidates that could've helped the GOP take back the Senate
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(57 %) |
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No, the Tea Party is helping the GOP by ridding it of those who are not "true believers"
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(11 %) |
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Too early to tell, we'll have to wait until November, but it certainly doesn't hurt Democrats in Florida
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(33 %) |
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Do you want the military on the Arizona-Mexico border?
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Yes
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(65 %) |
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No
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(35 %) |
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