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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 7 out of 8 statements:
$3.8T budget is mind boggling, and they keep borrowing: A on question 1
Core GOP belief is limited government and limited taxation: A on question 1
Live within our means; save for the future: B on question 1
Raising taxes hurts small business and hurts jobs: A on question 1
Elected mayor based on tax cut promise: A on question 1
Eliminate taxes that inhibit business: A on question 1
Aim to reduce general fund spending by $150 million: A on question 1
Encourage small business growth by reducing business taxes: A on question 1
This question weighted at 12% importance.
(Relative importance: 8 out of 69 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 13 out of 19 statements:
Drill here and drill now; axe the cap-and-tax plan: D on question 2
Renewable Energy Fund for hydropower, wind, biomass: A on question 2
Sued ExxonMobil to drill next to ANWR, or give up lease: D on question 2
Nonsensical to leave domestic supply untapped: D on question 2
Produce more of our own oil & gas, for national security: B on question 2
Resource rebate: suspend AK 8-cent fuel tax for one year: D on question 2
Lift moratorium on offshore drilling: D on question 2
$250M for proven alternative energy, including wind & hydro: A on question 2
Fund cellulosic biofuel research in Farm Bill: A on question 2
Convince the rest of the nation to open ANWR: D on question 2
Goal of 50% of Alaska electric power from renewable sources: A on question 2
Drill, baby, drill: D on question 2
Commercialize Alaska’s North Slope natural gas: D on question 2
Agrees with Obama on more Alaska oil & gas production: D on question 2
Unlock ANWR; we’re ready, willing and able to contribute: D on question 2
Bush is right: drill ANWR & develop our own supplies: D on question 2
Get ANWR open: D on question 2
I do support capping carbon emissions: A on question 2
Global warming affects Alaska, but is not man-made: D on question 2
This question weighted at 28% importance.
(Relative importance: 19 out of 69 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 6 out of 7 statements:
Health care must be market-and business-driven: D on question 3
Take personal responsibility for personal health & all areas: D on question 3
Doctors should manage health care, not bureaucracies: D on question 3
Doctors should manage health care, not bureaucracies: D on question 3
Personal responsibility & choices key to good health: D on question 3
Flexibility in government regulations to allow competition: C on question 3
More affordable health care via competition: D on question 3
This question weighted at 10% importance.
(Relative importance: 7 out of 69 statements.) |
Question 4 answer C 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 'C' from 3 out of 5 statements:
Supports a path to citizenship, but no amnesty for illegals: A on question 4
Supports a path to citizenship, but no amnesty for illegals: C on question 4
OpEd: Palin is sick to death of this immigration nonsense: C on question 4
Took no action on Alaska’s “sanctuary cities”: B on question 4
Tightened restrictions on illegal alien’s drivers licenses: C on question 4
This question weighted at 7% importance.
(Relative importance: 5 out of 69 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 8 out of 8 statements:
Responsibility to complete mission until we win: A on question 5
Some dictators hate America & what we stand for: A on question 5
No white flag of surrender on Iraq: A on question 5
Retreat is defeat in Iraq: A on question 5
McCain: She has right judgment on Iran and the surge: A on question 5
I support the mission of our troops in Iraq: A on question 5
Our troops in Iraq keep us safe at home: A on question 5
I support President Bush’s efforts to stop terrorism: A on question 5
This question weighted at 12% importance.
(Relative importance: 8 out of 69 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 3 out of 6 statements:
294 Alaska public schools progressed under NCLB: B on question 6
Supports charter schools, home schools, & other alternatives: A on question 6
Target early education programs to at-risk groups: C on question 6
Supports parental choice for what is best for their children: A on question 6
Support charters & home schools; not private school vouchers: B on question 6
Parents know best, about school spending & school age: A on question 6
This question weighted at 9% importance.
(Relative importance: 6 out of 69 statements.) |
Question 7 answer A 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 'A' from 6 out of 9 statements:
Respected court ruling allowing same-sex state benefits: B on question 7
Non-support of anything but traditional marriage: A on question 7
Non-support of anything but traditional marriage: A on question 7
Comply with same-sex partner benefits despite disagreement: B on question 7
Marriage only between one man and one woman: A on question 7
Special legislative session on same-sex health benefits: B on question 7
Ok to deny benefits to homosexual couples: A on question 7
No spousal benefits for same-sex couples: A on question 7
Top priorities include preserving definition of “marriage”: A on question 7
This question weighted at 13% importance.
(Relative importance: 9 out of 69 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 10 out of 14 statements:
Hunting provides organic protein sources: A on question 8
Sues federal EPA for misusing Endangered Species Act: A on question 8
Opposed protections for salmon from mining contamination: A on question 8
Hunts as much as she can; freezer-full of wild game: B on question 8
We must encourage timber, mining, drilling, & fishing: A on question 8
We must encourage timber, mining, drilling, & fishing: A on question 8
Wolf predator control is important for subsistence hunters: A on question 8
Feds shouldn’t list beluga whales as endangered: A on question 8
Provide stability in regulations for developers: A on question 8
Fish platform: “Resource First” philosophy: A on question 8
Rail provides critical link for business development: C on question 8
Efficient transportation system is vital to our economy: C on question 8
Alaska needs a state funded highway program: B on question 8
Supports “Roads to Resources”: subsidized access to mines: A on question 8
This question weighted at 20% importance.
(Relative importance: 14 out of 69 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 3 out of 3 statements:
If you love your freedom, thank a vet: B on question 9
Rising democracies look to America as a leader: B on question 9
Strong military and sound energy: B on question 9
This question weighted at 4% importance.
(Relative importance: 3 out of 69 statements.) |
