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Who's usually right?
Date: 11-26-2006 - 12-13-2007
| Mike |
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117 Votes(46%) |
| Loren |
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138 Votes(54%) |
Do you support the proposed Dream Act?
Date: 10-07-2007 - 10-08-2007
| Yes |
|
500 Votes(52%) |
| No |
|
443 Votes(46%) |
| Don't know |
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19 Votes(2%) |
Should the city of Escondido consider Westfield North County shopping mall's plan to expand?
Date: 10-06-2007 - 10-07-2007
| Yes |
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97 Votes(69%) |
| No |
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22 Votes(16%) |
| Don't care |
|
22 Votes(16%) |
Should all professional athletes be required to submit to random doping tests?
Date: 10-04-2007 - 10-06-2007
| Yes |
|
141 Votes(86%) |
| No |
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22 Votes(13%) |
| Not sure |
|
1 Votes(1%) |
Do you think Mount Soledad residents were sufficiently warned about the risk of landslides?
Date: 10-04-2007 - 10-04-2007
| Yes |
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96 Votes(56%) |
| No |
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55 Votes(32%) |
| Not sure |
|
21 Votes(12%) |
Is Oceanside City Council making a mistake by halting talks with the Chargers?
Date: 10-02-2007 - 10-04-2007
| Yes |
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65 Votes(31%) |
| No |
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140 Votes(67%) |
| Not sure |
|
5 Votes(2%) |
Do you think the U.S. government should employ private security firms like Blackwater?
Date: 10-02-2007 - 10-03-2007
| Yes |
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299 Votes(65%) |
| No |
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143 Votes(31%) |
| Not sure |
|
16 Votes(3%) |
Do you expect Hollywood to strive harder to protect the environment?
Date: 09-30-2007 - 10-02-2007
| Yes |
|
59 Votes(34%) |
| No |
|
109 Votes(63%) |
| Not sure |
|
5 Votes(3%) |
Do you think you could pass the California Standardized Testing and Reporting exam?
Date: 09-30-2007 - 09-30-2007
| Yes |
|
138 Votes(71%) |
| No |
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32 Votes(16%) |
| Don't know |
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25 Votes(13%) |
Do you think a third nuclear reactor should be built at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station?
Date: 09-29-2007 - 09-30-2007
| Yes |
|
107 Votes(69%) |
| No |
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36 Votes(23%) |
| Don't Know |
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12 Votes(8%) |
Does a politician's family life affect your vote?
Date: 09-28-2007 - 09-29-2007
| Yes |
|
106 Votes(67%) |
| No |
|
46 Votes(29%) |
| Not sure |
|
6 Votes(4%) |
Do you think men and women get equal sentencing for crimes against children?
Date: 09-27-2007 - 09-28-2007
| Yes |
|
28 Votes(14%) |
| No |
|
157 Votes(80%) |
| Not sure |
|
12 Votes(6%) |
Do you think the federal government should reimburse local governments for illegal immigration costs?
Date: 09-26-2007 - 09-27-2007
| Yes |
|
371 Votes(77%) |
| No |
|
103 Votes(21%) |
| Not sure |
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6 Votes(1%) |
Do you think toilet-papering a house should be treated as an act of vandalism?
Date: 09-25-2007 - 09-26-2007
| Yes |
|
144 Votes(49%) |
| No |
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141 Votes(48%) |
| Not sure |
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7 Votes(2%) |
If proposed, would you support another sales tax increase by the San Diego Association of Governments to complete roadway projects promised in 2004 and 1987?
Date: 09-23-2007 - 09-24-2007
| Yes |
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18 Votes(9%) |
| No |
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184 Votes(88%) |
| Not sure |
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8 Votes(4%) |
Do you think authorities are being too strict with an Escondido homeowner who built a rock tower in the creek behind his home to prevent erosion?
Date: 09-22-2007 - 09-23-2007
| Yes |
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102 Votes(74%) |
| No |
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22 Votes(16%) |
| Don't know |
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14 Votes(10%) |
Do you believe the International Cycling Union treated bicyclist Floyd Landis fairly?
Date: 09-21-2007 - 09-22-2007
| Yes |
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65 Votes(45%) |
| No |
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61 Votes(42%) |
| Not sure |
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18 Votes(13%) |
Are you satisfied with the state's action on environmental issues?
Date: 09-20-2007 - 09-21-2007
| Yes |
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56 Votes(36%) |
| No |
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94 Votes(60%) |
| Not sure |
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6 Votes(4%) |
Would you install solar power rooftop panels in your home if they were more affordable?
Date: 09-18-2007 - 09-18-2007
| Yes |
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220 Votes(92%) |
| No |
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15 Votes(6%) |
| Not a homeowner |
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3 Votes(1%) |
Do you agree with a new law which will bar 16- and 17-year-old drivers from talking on cell phones - hands-free models or not?
Date: 09-16-2007 - 09-18-2007
| Yes |
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246 Votes(91%) |
| No |
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23 Votes(9%) |
| Not sure |
|
1 Votes(0%) |
Do you think McClellan-Palomar Airport should be expanded?
Date: 09-16-2007 - 09-16-2007
| Yes |
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118 Votes(56%) |
| No |
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78 Votes(37%) |
| Don't know |
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14 Votes(7%) |
Do you support the San Diego Association of Governments' proposed transportation plan?
Date: 09-15-2007 - 09-16-2007
| Yes |
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26 Votes(30%) |
| No |
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42 Votes(48%) |
| Don't know |
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20 Votes(23%) |
Are you going to buy or read 'If I Did It' by O.J. Simpson?
Date: 09-14-2007 - 09-15-2007
| Yes |
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14 Votes(6%) |
| No |
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216 Votes(92%) |
| Don't know |
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5 Votes(2%) |
Should local political contributions be without limit if fully disclosed?
Date: 09-13-2007 - 09-14-2007
| Yes |
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49 Votes(29%) |
| No |
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114 Votes(68%) |
| Not sure |
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5 Votes(3%) |
Do you think the region is more or less vulnerable to terrorist threats since the 9/11 attacks?
Date: 09-10-2007 - 09-12-2007
| More vulnerable |
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66 Votes(33%) |
| Less vulnerable |
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62 Votes(31%) |
| Same as before 9/11 |
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75 Votes(37%) |
Is Gen. David Petraeus 'dead flat wrong' on his assessment of the war in Iraq?
Date: 09-09-2007 - 09-11-2007
| Yes |
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60 Votes(29%) |
| No |
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123 Votes(60%) |
| No sure |
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21 Votes(10%) |
Do you think agricultural automation will reduce illegal immigration?
Date: 09-08-2007 - 09-10-2007
| Yes |
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101 Votes(47%) |
| No |
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107 Votes(50%) |
| Not sure |
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6 Votes(3%) |
Who do you think benefits more from the media covering Osama bin Laden?
Date: 09-08-2007 - 09-08-2007
| U.S. |
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19 Votes(14%) |
| al Qaida |
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101 Votes(74%) |
| Not sure |
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17 Votes(12%) |
Do you think the economic benefit of a hotel is worth the traffic increase in downtown Oceanside?
Date: 09-07-2007 - 09-08-2007
| Yes |
|
80 Votes(46%) |
| No |
|
89 Votes(51%) |
| Don't know |
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5 Votes(3%) |
Which team do you think will win this weekend's NFL opener?
Date: 09-06-2007 - 09-07-2007
| San Diego Chargers |
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116 Votes(66%) |
| Chicago Bears |
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44 Votes(25%) |
| Not sure |
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15 Votes(9%) |
Do you think nutrition and physical education is as important as traditional subjects in school?
Date: 09-05-2007 - 09-06-2007
| Yes |
|
193 Votes(77%) |
| No |
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56 Votes(22%) |
| Not sure |
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2 Votes(1%) |
Should local cities join the County of San Diego and raise their fines for code enforcement violations?
Date: 09-04-2007 - 09-05-2007
| Yes |
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142 Votes(69%) |
| No |
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58 Votes(28%) |
| Not sure |
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5 Votes(2%) |
Should America bring back the draft?
Date: 09-02-2007 - 09-04-2007
| Yes |
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68 Votes(30%) |
| No |
|
154 Votes(68%) |
| Don't know |
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6 Votes(3%) |
Should the military ban dual deployment of active-duty married couples who have children?
Date: 09-01-2007 - 09-03-2007
| Yes |
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181 Votes(66%) |
| No |
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90 Votes(33%) |
| Not sure |
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4 Votes(1%) |
Do you support Gov. Schwarzenegger's health care reform plan?
Date: 09-01-2007 - 09-02-2007
| Yes |
|
34 Votes(21%) |
| No |
|
102 Votes(62%) |
| Don't know |
|
29 Votes(18%) |
Do you think the U.S. should open its borders allowing Mexican cargo trucks to travel anywhere in the country?
Date: 08-31-2007 - 09-01-2007
| Yes |
|
19 Votes(8%) |
| No |
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210 Votes(90%) |
| Don't know |
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4 Votes(2%) |
Are you conserving electricity during the heat-prompted emergency alerts?
Date: 08-30-2007 - 08-31-2007
| Yes |
|
151 Votes(69%) |
| No |
|
69 Votes(31%) |
Do you think Senator Larry Craig should resign?
Date: 08-29-2007 - 08-30-2007
| Yes |
|
167 Votes(75%) |
| No |
|
47 Votes(21%) |
| Not sure |
|
9 Votes(4%) |
Do you think Alberto Gonzales has been effective as Attorney General?
Date: 08-28-2007 - 08-29-2007
| Yes |
|
55 Votes(19%) |
| No |
|
219 Votes(74%) |
| Not sure |
|
21 Votes(7%) |
Do you think the term 'anchor babies' is racist or hate speech?
Date: 08-26-2007 - 08-28-2007
| Yes |
|
98 Votes(10%) |
| No |
|
840 Votes(87%) |
| Not sure |
|
23 Votes(2%) |
Is the U.S. doing enough to prevent Iran from building WMDs?
Date: 08-25-2007 - 08-27-2007
| Yes |
|
35 Votes(21%) |
| No |
|
112 Votes(66%) |
| Not sure |
|
22 Votes(13%) |
Do you think students are too dependent on technology?
Date: 08-25-2007 - 08-26-2007
| Yes |
|
106 Votes(68%) |
| No |
|
37 Votes(24%) |
| Somewhat |
|
12 Votes(8%) |
Do you agree with the Palomar Pomerado Health paying Charger LaDainian Tomlinson $2 million to be a spokesman?
Date: 08-24-2007 - 08-25-2007
| Yes |
|
36 Votes(24%) |
| No - too much |
|
115 Votes(75%) |
| No - too little |
|
2 Votes(1%) |
Who do you think is more to blame for the recent problems in the mortgage-lending market?
Date: 08-23-2007 - 08-24-2007
| Lenders |
|
148 Votes(64%) |
| Borrowers |
|
55 Votes(24%) |
| Other |
|
30 Votes(13%) |
Would reports of shark sightings at local beaches keep you out of the ocean?
Date: 08-22-2007 - 08-23-2007
| Yes |
|
139 Votes(64%) |
| No |
|
66 Votes(31%) |
| Not sure |
|
11 Votes(5%) |
Do you want fluoride added to your drinking water supply?
Date: 08-21-2007 - 08-22-2007
| Yes |
|
140 Votes(44%) |
| No |
|
161 Votes(51%) |
| Not sure |
|
16 Votes(5%) |
Who is North County's Best Prep Football Star Ever?
Date: 08-15-2007 - 08-21-2007
| Trent Annicharico, Ramona - 1979 |
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1 Votes(33%) |
| Sal Aunese, Vista* - 1985 |
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1 Votes(33%) |
| Scott Barrick, Fallbrook* - 1986 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Doug Bennett, Escondido - 1960 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Rick Coppack, Oceanside* - 2002 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Andy Crouch, Vista - 1981 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| John Dutton, Fallbrook - 1992 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Ed Goddard, Escondido - 1931 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Rick Hansen, San Pasqual - 1977 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Ryan Hill, San Pasqual - 1993 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Chad Hutchinson, Torrey Pines - 1994 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Trevor Hutchinson, Torrey Pines - 1997 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Andy Loveland, San Pasqual - 1988 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| John Lynch, Torrey Pines - 1991 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| John Mende, Oceanside* - 2000 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Jerry Montiel, Escondido - 1963 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Cree Morris, Orange Glen - 1988 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Joe Paopao, Oceanside - 1976 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Se'e Poumele, Oceanside* - 1998 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Rob Preston, Vista - 1974 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Brett Salisbury, Orange Glen - 1985 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Sean Salisbury, Orange Glen* -1980 |
|
0 Votes(0%) |
| Derek Shaw, Oceanside - 2004 |
|
1 Votes(33%) |
Do DUI checkpoints violate civil rights?
Date: 08-19-2007 - 08-21-2007
| Yes |
|
60 Votes(17%) |
| No |
|
287 Votes(81%) |
| Not sure |
|
7 Votes(2%) |
Would you support a Wal-Mart Supercenter in your community?
Date: 08-18-2007 - 08-20-2007
| Yes |
|
128 Votes(52%) |
| No |
|
110 Votes(44%) |
| Not sure |
|
10 Votes(4%) |
Which do you think contributes more to the real estate slump?
Date: 08-18-2007 - 08-19-2007
| Lack of consumer confidence |
|
36 Votes(22%) |
| Bad economy |
|
39 Votes(24%) |
| Other |
|
87 Votes(54%) |
Do you think horseracing is cruelty to animals?
Date: 08-17-2007 - 08-18-2007
| Don't know |
|
11 Votes(6%) |
| No |
|
97 Votes(52%) |
| Yes |
|
78 Votes(42%) |
What do you think the next action should be for the GOP senators holding out on the state budget?
Date: 08-16-2007 - 08-17-2007
| Hold their ground |
|
79 Votes(47%) |
| Compromise |
|
47 Votes(28%) |
| Concede |
|
41 Votes(25%) |
Do you think standardized tests are an accurate measurement of a school's performance?
Date: 08-15-2007 - 08-16-2007
| Yes |
|
80 Votes(38%) |
| No |
|
125 Votes(60%) |
| Not sure |
|
5 Votes(2%) |
What approach is more effective in reducing gang violence?
Date: 08-14-2007 - 08-15-2007
| City-based advisory panel |
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13 Votes(10%) |
| Community-based model |
|
44 Votes(34%) |
| Other |
|
71 Votes(55%) |
Should tribally owned casinos put a larger percentage of their profits back into the community?
Date: 08-12-2007 - 08-14-2007
| Yes |
|
169 Votes(81%) |
| No |
|
32 Votes(15%) |
| Not sure |
|
7 Votes(3%) |
Do you think the smarter stock market investors right now are buying, selling or holding?
Date: 08-12-2007 - 08-12-2007
| Buying |
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65 Votes(35%) |
| Selling |
|
26 Votes(14%) |
| Holding |
|
97 Votes(52%) |
Do you think Lt. Gen. James Mattis will free Sgt. Lawrence Hutchins?
Date: 08-11-2007 - 08-12-2007
| Yes |
|
67 Votes(70%) |
| No |
|
14 Votes(15%) |
| Don't know |
|
15 Votes(16%) |
Do you think police raids deter gang activity?
Date: 08-10-2007 - 08-11-2007
| Yes |
|
132 Votes(78%) |
| No |
|
30 Votes(18%) |
| Not sure |
|
7 Votes(4%) |
Do you think a major stock market correction in the works?
Date: 08-09-2007 - 08-10-2007
| Yes |
|
81 Votes(53%) |
| No |
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