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What do you think of Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan to bond for $416 million in road and bridge repairs in the state?

Submitted by Brent Schacherer on January 17, 2008 - 5:45pm.
Filed under:
Bonding is a good idea.
13% (1 vote)
Bad plan. Why don't we just raise the gas tax?
25% (2 votes)
I don't care how it's paid for, the work just needs to get done.
38% (3 votes)
We should not be spending so much on roads and bridges.
0% (0 votes)
I don't know.
25% (2 votes)
Total votes: 8
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Should the fine for moving traffic violations be doubled if the driver is using a cell phone at the time of the infraction?

Submitted by Brent Schacherer on January 11, 2008 - 3:01pm.
Filed under:
Yes.
80% (4 votes)
No.
20% (1 vote)
Not sure.
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 5
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Should the state be required to ensure affordable, comprehensive health care for all Minnesotans?

Submitted by Brent Schacherer on January 3, 2008 - 12:53pm.
Filed under:
Yes.
60% (25 votes)
No.
38% (16 votes)
No opinion/I need more information
2% (1 vote)
Total votes: 42
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Would you be in favor of a state gas tax increase to fund highway improvements?

Submitted by Brent Schacherer on December 27, 2007 - 2:07pm.
Filed under:
I would be OK with a 5-cent increase.
24% (9 votes)
I think we need a 10-cent increase.
8% (3 votes)
No increase is necessary.
63% (24 votes)
I'm not sure.
5% (2 votes)
Total votes: 38
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When do you usually finish your Christmas shopping?

Submitted by Brent Schacherer on December 13, 2007 - 9:19pm.
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Dec. 24. What's the hurry?
28% (9 votes)
A few days before Christmas.
44% (14 votes)
A week or more before Christmas.
22% (7 votes)
More than a month before.
6% (2 votes)
I don't do any Christmas shopping.
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 32
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When it comes to Christmas trees, which do you prefer, real or artificial?

Submitted by Brent Schacherer on December 6, 2007 - 5:30am.
Filed under:
There's nothing like the look and smell of a real tree.
45% (14 votes)
Artificial. Who needs the needles and mess of a real tree?
19% (6 votes)
I've had both, and I don't have a preference.
13% (4 votes)
I don't put up any tree for Christmas.
23% (7 votes)
Total votes: 31
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How much money will you spend on Christmas presents this year?

Submitted by Brent Schacherer on November 29, 2007 - 5:21pm.
Filed under:
Less than $100.
13% (5 votes)
$101 to $250
25% (10 votes)
$251 to $400
28% (11 votes)
$401 to $550
8% (3 votes)
More than $550
28% (11 votes)
Total votes: 40
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With the flu season upon us, will you get a flu shot?

Submitted by Brent Schacherer on November 21, 2007 - 8:50am.
Filed under:
Yes, I get one every year.
48% (14 votes)
I don't know if I'll get a shot this year.
10% (3 votes)
I never get a flu shot.
28% (8 votes)
I don't usually get a shot, but I will this year.
14% (4 votes)
Total votes: 29
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What do you think about the length of the presidential campaign?

Submitted by Brent Schacherer on November 9, 2007 - 3:52pm.
Filed under:
It's too much. As soon as one election is over, we start campaigning for the next.
51% (24 votes)
The longer campaigns mean more opportunity to learn about the candidates.
6% (3 votes)
I don't care how long campaigns are; I just ignore them.
43% (20 votes)
Total votes: 47
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We know you read the Independent Review Web site, but how about the print edition of the Independent Review?

Submitted by Brent Schacherer on November 1, 2007 - 4:36pm.
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I don't subscribe, but I read it elsewhere.
15% (7 votes)
I subscribe and I read the print edition for more detail.
37% (17 votes)
I used to subscribe but don't anymore.
9% (4 votes)
I don't subscribe but occasionally pick up the print edition at the store.
22% (10 votes)
I never read the print edition.
17% (8 votes)
Total votes: 46
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