Are Commerce Department recruiting trips to Europe worth the cost?
Yes
31%
No
62%
Not sure
6%
Week of June 22nd - June 29th
Should former House Speaker Jim Black be released from prison or moved to one closer to his Matthews home?
Yes
18%
No
72%
Not sure
9%
Week of June 15th - June 22nd
Did federal regulators place too much pressure on Bank of America to buy Merrill Lynch?
Yes
79%
No
14%
Not sure
5%
Week of June 8th - June 15th
State school chief William Harrison has asked the General Assembly to raise taxes to avoid deep cuts in education spending. Do you agree?
Yes
37%
No
53%
Not sure
9%
Week of June 1st - June 8th
Should newspapers accept financial help from government sources?
Yes
3%
No
87%
Not sure
9%
Week of May 25th - June 1st
Should Mary Easley resign from her job at N.C. State?
Yes
89%
No
6%
Not sure
4%
Week of May 11th - May 18th
Has the economy fallen as far as it is going to?
Yes
27%
No
48%
Not sure
24%
Week of May 4th - May 11th
Should furloughs for state employees be part of the strategy for balancing next year's North Carolina budget?
Yes
51%
No
42%
Not sure
5%
Week of Apr. 27th - May 4th
Should North Carolina institute a tax on services and lower income-tax rates?
Yes
51%
No
41%
Not sure
6%
Week of Apr. 20th - Apr. 27th
U.S. Treasury officials are considering converting existing bailout loans to financial-services companies into common stock. Do you support this?
Yes
24%
No
52%
Not sure
24%
Week of Apr. 13th - Apr. 20th
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, R-Winston-Salem, says Democrats are targeting his seat for 2010. Should he be concerned?
Yes
77%
No
22%
Not sure
0%
Week of Apr. 6th - Apr. 13th
Time Warner Cable is testing a plan in which those who use the most Internet services will pay the most. Do you support it?
Yes
23%
No
71%
Not sure
5%
Week of Mar. 30th - Apr. 6th
Was the government right to oust Rick Wagoner as CEO and chairman of General Motors?
Yes
59%
No
34%
Not sure
6%
Week of Mar. 23rd - Mar. 30th
Who should run the N.C. Department of Public Instruction?
The chairman of the state Board of Education
41%
The superintendent of public instruction
35%
Not sure
23%
Week of Mar. 16th - Mar. 23rd
The General Assembly is considering extending public financing for five more state offices. Which of the following should be publically financed? (You may choose one.)
Attorney general
8%
Secretary of state
0%
Secretary of agriculture
4%
Labor commissioner
12%
Treasurer
8%
All of the above
8%
None of the above
60%
Week of Mar. 9th - Mar. 16th
Should the General Assembly tie its raises to pay hikes given to state employees?
Yes
43%
No
50%
Not sure
6%
Week of Mar. 2nd - Mar. 9th
Will the federal economic-stimulus package work?
Yes
20%
No
62%
Not sure
16%
Week of Feb. 23rd - Mar. 2nd
Should Raleigh-Durham International Airport change its name to Wright Brothers International at Raleigh-Durham?
Yes
32%
No
57%
Not sure
10%
Week of Feb. 16th - Feb 23rd
Should the General Assembly ban texting while driving?
Yes
82%
No
17%
Not sure
1%
Week of Feb. 9th - Feb. 16th
UNC system leaders say a 7% cut in their budget will require 1,679 layoffs and the cancellation of hundreds of courses. Which best describes your reaction?
The state should spare the system from such severe cuts.
23%
It's a tough economy. Everyone must cut back.
33%
The schools have not looked hard enough yet for other savings.
16%
The projections do not reflect reality and are designed to pressure lawmakers into reducing cuts for the system.
26%
Not sure
0%
Week of Feb. 2nd - Feb 9th
Will the Global TransPark be a success?
Yes
42%
No
39%
Not sure
17%
Week of Jan. 26th - Feb. 2nd
Do you agree with Senate leader Marc Basnight's proposal to increase state alcohol and cigarette taxes to help balance the state budget?
Yes
66%
No
31%
Not sure
2%
Week of January 19th - Jan. 26th
Should Bank of America replace Ken Lewis as CEO?
Yes
39%
No
47%
Not sure
13%
Week of Jan. 12th - Jan. 19th
Which best describes your opinion of former Gov. Mike Easley?
He was one of the best governors
8%
He did an adequate job
24%
He did not get much done
32%
The state is worse for his service
32%
Not sure
2%
Week of January 5th - Jan. 12th
Who would be the best challenger for U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in 2010?
31%
