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Question 1 answer A on
Economy:
When you think about the US budget deficit, which of the following solutions is closest to your opinion?
- A: Cutting existing programs
- B: More spending cuts than tax increases (mix of both solutions)
- C: More tax increases than spending cuts (mix of both solutions)
- D: Raising Taxes
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'A' from 9 out of 10 statements:
Include permanent tax cuts in any economic stimulus package: A on question 1
I am a supply-sider; and I actually made it work: A on question 1
Reduce corporate tax from 35% to 25%, to increase revenue: A on question 1
Goal of balancing budget, but no pledge: B on question 1
Across-the-board spending cuts; zero out failing programs: A on question 1
Fundamentals: low taxes; few regulations; control spending: A on question 1
I took over NYC in fiscal crisis;then reduced taxes 23 times: A on question 1
Low corporate tax rates encourage business locating in US: A on question 1
Reducing taxes is a way to raise MORE money: A on question 1
Claimed 90s NYC tax cuts reduced deficits: A on question 1
This question weighted at 24% importance.
(Relative importance: 10 out of 42 statements.) |
Question 2 answer D on
Energy:
When you think about America’s energy needs, which of the following solutions comes closest to your opinion?
- A: Strong investment in renewable energy like wind and solar
- B: More drilling than investment in renewables (mix of both solutions)
- C: More investment in renewable than drilling (mix of both solutions)
- D: Strong focus on offshore drilling and allowing drilling in federal lands including wildlife reserves
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'D' from 3 out of 6 statements:
Don’t draw the line anywhere--advance all technologies: B on question 2
Signing Kyoto would just move CO2 emissions to China & India: D on question 2
No new energy tax; focus on alternatives instead: B on question 2
Nuclear power is dangerous, but nobody’s died from it: D on question 2
Develop energy-independent technology, but not wind power: C on question 2
Got to expand nuclear and do clean coal: D on question 2
This question weighted at 14% importance.
(Relative importance: 6 out of 42 statements.) |
Question 3 answer D on
Healthcare:
When you think about healthcare reform in the United States, which of the following solutions is closest to your opinion?
- A: The Government should be the sole provider of healthcare insurance
- B: The Government should have a major role in providing healthcare insurance
- C: The Government should have a limited role in providing healthcare insurance
- D: Only private companies should provide healthcare insurance
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'D' from 4 out of 5 statements:
Medicare and Medicaid need a private solution: D on question 3
$15,000 tax deduction for health savings accounts: D on question 3
Switch from employer decisions to individual choices: D on question 3
96,000 NYC children insured via HealthStat initiative: B on question 3
No socialized medicine; give vouchers to the poor: D on question 3
This question weighted at 12% importance.
(Relative importance: 5 out of 42 statements.) |
Question 4 answer B on
Immigration:
When you think about illegal immigration, which of the following solutions come closest to your opinion?
- A: All illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US legally
- B: Most illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US, with some exceptions
- C: Most illegal immigrants should be deported, with some exceptions
- D: All illegal immigrants should be deported
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'B' from 4 out of 7 statements:
Support tamper-proof ID card and path to citizenship: B on question 4
Let illegals self-select to sign up & work on the tax rolls: B on question 4
Declared NYC a sanctuary city, and crime fell: A on question 4
Let illegals’ kids go to school, or they’ll be on streets: B on question 4
Supports Senate guest worker plan & path to citizenship: A on question 4
We should erect a fence along the border: D on question 4
NYC services for illegal aliens: B on question 4
This question weighted at 17% importance.
(Relative importance: 7 out of 42 statements.) |
Question 5 answer A on
Foreign Policy:
When you think about the US pursuing its interests abroad, which of the following is closest to your opinion?
- A: The US should always act in its own interest regardless of what other countries think
- B: The US should rarely listen to other countries
- C: The US should listen to other countries more often than not
- D: The US should always listen to other countries before pursuing its own interests
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'A' from 3 out of 3 statements:
The Iraq war was worth the price in blood and treasure: A on question 5
Winning in Iraq is one battle in overall terrorist war: A on question 5
Withdrawal from Iraq encourages future terror attacks: A on question 5
This question weighted at 7% importance.
(Relative importance: 3 out of 42 statements.) |
Question 6 answer A on
Education:
When you think about education in the US, which of the following is closest to your opinion?
- A: School curriculums should be set entirely at a local school board level
- B: School curriculums should be set more by local school boards than at a national level
- C: School curriculums should be set more by national standards than at a local level
- D: School curriculums should be set entirely at a national standardized level
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'A' from 7 out of 8 statements:
Let parents be the deciders on their children’s education: A on question 6
All parents want more control & choice over kids’ schooling: A on question 6
Revolutionize public education by allowing for choice: A on question 6
Supports vouchers and supports using the word vouchers: A on question 6
Privatize failing schools: A on question 6
Charter Schools create competition: B on question 6
Voucher program for New York City: A on question 6
Experiment in NYC with school vouchers: A on question 6
This question weighted at 19% importance.
(Relative importance: 8 out of 42 statements.) |
Question 7 answer B on
Social Issues:
When you think about the rights of same-sex couples, which of the following is closest to your personal opinion?
- A: Same-sex couples should not be allowed to marry or form any kind of civil union
- B: Same-sex couples should be allowed to form civil unions, but not to marry in the traditional sense
- C: Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry legally, with all the same rights as traditional marriages
- D: Unsure
| Summary answer 'B' from 3 out of 6 statements:
Photos of him in drag emphasized pro-gay-rights stance: B on question 7
No Marriage Amendment needed now, but maybe if DOMA fails: A on question 7
Supports domestic partnerships, but not same-sex marriage: B on question 7
Don’t change gays-in-military policy in time of war: A on question 7
Opposed Pres. Bush’s ban on gay marriage: C on question 7
Extended all city benefits to same-sex couples: B on question 7
This question weighted at 14% importance.
(Relative importance: 6 out of 42 statements.) |
Question 8 answer A on
Environment:
Which of the following statements comes closest to your personal view?
- A: Natural resources exist for the benefit of humanity
- B: Natural resources exist for the benefit of humanity, but should be somewhat protected
- C: Natural resources should be mostly protected, but also exist for the benefit of humanity
- D: Natural resources exist on their own and should be completely protected
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'A' from 1 out of 1 statements:
Launched widespread insecticide spraying against West Nile: A on question 8
This question weighted at 2% importance.
(Relative importance: 1 out of 42 statements.) |
Question 9 answer B on
Reform:
Which of the following comes closest to your personal opinion?
- A: To make this country great, we should return to the examples and values of our forefathers
- B: This country is already great, we shouldn't change a thing
- C: To make this country great, we should keep building and adapting for the future
| Summary answer 'B' from 1 out of 1 statements:
Democrats don’t support military the way Republicans do: B on question 9
This question weighted at 2% importance.
(Relative importance: 1 out of 42 statements.) |
