August 2008 DecisionMaker Poll

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Civitas Staff in Poll Results
  1. How likely are you to vote in the November election for President and other state offices:
    How likely are you to vote in the November election for President and other state offices:
  2. Will you cast your vote during early voting or on Election Day?
    Will you cast your vote during early voting or on Election Day?
  3. Do you feel things in North Carolina are generally headed in the right direction or have gotten off on the wrong track?
    Do you feel things in North Carolina are generally headed in the right direction or have gotten off on the wrong track?
  4. Rotate Answers What specific issue in North Carolina needs the most attention from State government?
    What specific issue in North Carolina needs the most attention from State government?
  5. Do you think there are major differences between North Carolina Democrats and Republicans on the issue you most care about?
    Do you think there are major differences between North Carolina Democrats and Republicans on the issue you most care about?
    • 66.67%Yes
    • 19.5%No
    • 13.83%Not Sure/Refused
  6. If the election for State Legislature were held today, would you be voting:
    If the election for State Legislature were held today, would you be voting:
  7. Rotate Answers If the election for President were held today, would you be voting for:
    If the election for President were held today, would you be voting for:
  8. Rotate Answers If the election for U.S. Senate were held today, would you be voting for:
    If the election for U.S. Senate were held today, would you be voting for:
  9. Rotate Answers If the election for Governor were held today, would you be voting for:
    If the election for Governor were held today, would you be voting for:
  10. Rotate Answers If the election for North Carolina Supreme Court were held today, would you be voting for:
    If the election for North Carolina Supreme Court were held today, would you be voting for:
  11. Which political party, Republican or Democrat, controls the office of Lieutenant Governor?
    Which political party, Republican or Democrat, controls the office of Lieutenant Governor?
  12. Who is the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina?
    Who is the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina?
  13. The maximum sentence for a person convicted for sexually abusing [taking indecent liberties with] a child is 20 months in prison. Is this sentence too long, too short or just about right?
    The maximum sentence for a person convicted for sexually abusing [taking indecent liberties with] a child is 20 months in prison. Is this sentence too long, too short or just about right?
  14. Do you support the death penalty for first-degree murder in North Carolina?
    Do you support the death penalty for first-degree murder in North Carolina?
    • 63.17%Yes
    • 24.17%No
    • 12.67%Not Sure/Refused
  15. Do you think state and local government has too much control or influence over your life?
    Do you think state and local government has too much control or influence over your life?
    • 48.5%Yes
    • 45.83%No
    • 5.67%Not Sure/Refused
  16. When you think about your friends, neighbors or people you know, do you think they consider themselves liberal, moderate or conservative in their political beliefs?
    When you think about your friends, neighbors or people you know, do you think they consider themselves liberal, moderate or conservative in their political beliefs?
  17. Is the best way to improve public education in North Carolina, more government spending on the current system or allowing parents more choice over which school to attend?
    Is the best way to improve public education in North Carolina, more government spending on the current system or allowing parents more choice over which school to attend?
  18. Which of the following is the best way to stimulate the economy in North Carolina:
    Which of the following is the best way to stimulate the economy in North Carolina:
  19. Should gas tax revenue be used exclusively for road construction and maintenance or should a portion of it be used for bicycle paths, airports and ferries?
    Should gas tax revenue be used exclusively for road construction and maintenance or should a portion of it be used for bicycle paths, airports and ferries?
  20. Currently, there is a $4,000 limit on the amount of money any individual can give to a political campaign. Do you think this limit is too high, too low or just about right?
    Currently, there is a $4,000 limit on the amount of money any individual can give to a political campaign. Do you think this limit is too high, too low or just about right?
  21. Would you support raising or eliminating the contribution limit if politicians were required to immediately disclose every contribution they receive?
    Would you support raising or eliminating the contribution limit if politicians were required to immediately disclose every contribution they receive?
    • 54.17%Yes
    • 30.17%No
    • 15.67%Not Sure/Refused
  22. Should car insurance be more expensive for drivers with poor driving records or should all drivers be asked to pay just a little bit more to make insurance more affordable for everyone?
    Should car insurance be more expensive for drivers with poor driving records or should all drivers be asked to pay just a little bit more to make insurance more affordable for everyone?
  23. Would you be more or less likely to vote for a candidate who supports allowing illegal immigrants to enroll in North Carolina's community colleges?
    Would you be more or less likely to vote for a candidate who supports allowing illegal immigrants to enroll in North Carolina's community colleges?
  24. What amount would you say is the right amount to pay public school teachers:
    What amount would you say is the right amount to pay public school teachers:
  25. If the average compensation for a public school teacher was approximately $48,000 per year plus health benefits, would you say that is too high, too low, or just about right?
    If the average compensation for a public school teacher was approximately $48,000 per year plus health benefits, would you say that is too high, too low, or just about right?
  26. Should some government benefits like health insurance or college scholarships be totally free of charge or should each recipient have to pay some amount, no matter how small, in order to receive the benefit?
    Should some government benefits like health insurance or college scholarships be totally free of charge or should each recipient have to pay some amount, no matter how small, in order to receive the benefit?
  27. Should children in families making up to $63,000 be able to attend community college free of charge?
    Should children in families making up to $63,000 be able to attend community college free of charge?
    • 38.17%Yes
    • 54.17%No
    • 7.67%Not Sure/Refused
  28. Should North Carolina adopt stricter vehicle emission standards, like those of California, which reduced air pollution but resulted in decreased fuel mileage for cars?
    Should North Carolina adopt stricter vehicle emission standards, like those of California, which reduced air pollution but resulted in decreased fuel mileage for cars?
    • 38.17%Yes
    • 49.83%No
    • 12%Not Sure/Refused
  29. A top North Carolina labor union official recently said they wish to create a movement to change who is in the legislature and the policies they create. Do you think this would be good or bad for North Carolina?
    A top North Carolina labor union official recently said they wish to create a movement to change who is in the legislature and the policies they create. Do you think this would be good or bad for North Carolina?
    • 35%Good
    • 36.33%Bad
    • 28.67%Not Sure/Refused
  30. How often do you read the opinion or Op-Ed page of your newspaper:
    How often do you read the opinion or Op-Ed page of your newspaper:
  31. Into which of the following categories does your age fall:
    Into which of the following categories does your age fall:
  32. Would you say you are a liberal, moderate or conservative in your political beliefs?
    Would you say you are a liberal, moderate or conservative in your political beliefs?
  33. Regardless of your party affiliation do you:
    Regardless of your party affiliation do you:
  34. What is the highest level of schooling you completed?
    What is the highest level of schooling you completed?
  35. In your current employment status, are you:
    In your current employment status, are you:
  36. Finally, do you consider your ethnicity or national heritage to be:
    Finally, do you consider your ethnicity or national heritage to be:
  37. Affiliation
    Affiliation
  38. Gender
    Gender
  39. Geographic Area
    Geographic Area
  40. Voting History
    Voting History
This article was posted in Poll Results by Civitas Staff on August 27, 2008 at 9:32 AM.

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