tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post3074763806971074472..comments2024-03-18T06:10:07.480-05:00Comments on Public Policy Polling: Question SuggestionsTom Jensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545052616714485196noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-89043246344086277642011-02-11T17:42:14.951-05:002011-02-11T17:42:14.951-05:00What would you suggest be done to eliminate corpor...What would you suggest be done to eliminate corporation control of our government of the people, by the people and for the people? Corporations own us and our government. How does this get changed?Frances FrainAguirrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-5001414533000499362011-02-09T06:47:36.853-05:002011-02-09T06:47:36.853-05:00CO has one of the highest % of boomers in the U.S....CO has one of the highest % of boomers in the U.S. It is also a political swing state. I would like to see a generic question:<br /><br />Which political party do you think is doing a better job on the economy?Reuben Espinosanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-88324574577071727622011-02-08T23:42:31.763-05:002011-02-08T23:42:31.763-05:00For Colorado:
Poll on the support for relaxing or ...For Colorado:<br />Poll on the support for relaxing or strengthening the rules regulating the natural gas industry, especially drilling methods that impact the drinking water supply in colorado.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-65934000231083851962011-02-08T18:44:42.255-05:002011-02-08T18:44:42.255-05:00There will be a ballot measure in the Denver metro...There will be a ballot measure in the Denver metro area to increase the RTD sales tax by up to 0.4% to fund more rapid completion of the already voter-approved light rail network around Denver. <br /><br />Also, do metro area voters approve of extending the tolled beltway all the way to Golden as the Jeffco Commissioners are pushing, or do they see this as a waste of public funds and an inhibitor of improving local arterials under non-compete provisions common with toll roads?Jim Smithhttp://www.HomeinGolden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-38300467202363393622011-02-08T15:17:40.878-05:002011-02-08T15:17:40.878-05:00I'd like to know where most people get their p...I'd like to know where most people get their political news from. We need to be able to target those groups/sites that provide the most accurate and factual information. However, I'm not sure how to specifically target this info. Websites, newspapers, television is too general.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-43459470011409279742011-02-08T15:15:24.704-05:002011-02-08T15:15:24.704-05:00Please poll on Westerners' appetite for reason...Please poll on Westerners' appetite for reasonable gun control, like banning non-hunting, non-handgun assault weapons/magazines post-Giffords; In Colorado, please ask, for what efforts would you support raising the sales tax one-half a percent... education, roads, healthcare, prisons, elderly, children...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-16804897807271445362011-02-08T14:56:07.291-05:002011-02-08T14:56:07.291-05:00For Colorado:
Civil Unions vs. gay marriageFor Colorado:<br /><br />Civil Unions vs. gay marriageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-64239146545857280012011-02-08T14:52:01.784-05:002011-02-08T14:52:01.784-05:00It would be good to try to hone in on what folks w...It would be good to try to hone in on what folks would actually be willing to support with increases in taxes. This may provide some small maneuvering room to try to increase what we can do to make improvements in specific, limited areas.Diogenes' Lamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06771689839259325113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-65735550078279679742011-02-08T14:47:53.699-05:002011-02-08T14:47:53.699-05:00I'd like polling in Colorado on whether people...I'd like polling in Colorado on whether people support universal access to health care, including an opt-in system for insurance not tied to your current employer, especially for independent contractors and small businesses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-48958830908184114732011-02-08T14:43:36.671-05:002011-02-08T14:43:36.671-05:00For Colorado poll on how many people are consideri...For Colorado poll on how many people are considering switching to independent or Green Party after our last primary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-91418738886411383032011-02-08T14:39:04.746-05:002011-02-08T14:39:04.746-05:00A question to determine support for/against rail a...A question to determine support for/against rail along I-70 from Denver to mountain communities and high-speed rail connecting Denver to other regional cities: Dallas, Phoenix, Kansas City, etc.<br /><br />A question to determine support for/against changing participation in <a href="http://www.wri.org/map/regional-climate-initiatives-united-states-and-canada" rel="nofollow">Western Climate Initiative</a> from formal observer to participant, provided pollees are informed about costs of inaction as well as action.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-50302530433935692162011-02-08T14:31:04.143-05:002011-02-08T14:31:04.143-05:00Do you approve or disapprove of the way your state...Do you approve or disapprove of the way your state has handle medical marijuana?<br /><br />Would you support an intiative legalizing and taxing marijuana for all adults?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-20220923303005264412011-02-08T14:28:40.664-05:002011-02-08T14:28:40.664-05:00marijuana legalization for adults: candidate in fa...marijuana legalization for adults: candidate in favor vs. candidate opposed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-29575489668558071322011-02-05T16:37:00.932-05:002011-02-05T16:37:00.932-05:00I'd say Heinrich and Lujan are the two obvious...I'd say Heinrich and Lujan are the two obvious Democrats to test, but I think that Hector Balderas (popular state auditor) would be a good one to test as well. Maybe bump Heinrich for him.<br /><br />On the Republican side, testing Gary Johnson won't tell us much. He's running for president, and I doubt will ever run for Senate. Heather Wilson, Steve Pearce and DA Matt Chandler (who lost the AG's race but a lot of Republicans in the state are looking at him as a strong contender for statewide office in the future) would be good to test.<br /><br />People are also saying that Tom Mullins (former GOP candidate in the 3rd Congressional District) is a possibility to run, but I can't see him gaining much traction statewide.<br /><br />On other questions in New Mexico, I'd ask about giving drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants, medical marijuana, death penalty and cutting education vs. raising taxes to balance the budget.Matthttp://www.nmfbihop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-58008642218361161772011-02-05T16:03:55.635-05:002011-02-05T16:03:55.635-05:00Test Udall in 2014 early against some GOPers. Test...Test Udall in 2014 early against some GOPers. Test him against Tom Tancredo, Mike Coffman, Cory Gardner, and Scott Tipton.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-34967871952788072332011-02-04T21:19:42.915-05:002011-02-04T21:19:42.915-05:00in both NM and CO:
favor/oppose same-sex marriage
...in both NM and CO:<br />favor/oppose same-sex marriage<br />favor/oppose civil unionschadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-48218357256527669712011-02-04T20:44:20.417-05:002011-02-04T20:44:20.417-05:00A survey of 800 Colorado voters conducted on Decem...A survey of 800 Colorado voters conducted on December 21-22, 2008 showed 68% overall support for a national popular vote for President.<br /><br />Support was 79% among Democrats, 56% among Republicans, and 70% among independents.<br /><br />By age, support was 83% among 18-29 year olds, 59% among 30-45 year olds, 71% among 46-65 year olds, and 66% for those older than 65.<br /><br />By gender, support was 77% among women and 58% among men. <br /><br />http://nationalpopularvote.com/pages/polls.php#CO_2008DEC<br /><br />&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&<br /><br />A survey of 800 New Mexico voters conducted on December 16-17, 2008 showed 76% overall support for a national popular vote for President.<br /><br />Support was 84% among Democrats, 64% among Republicans, and 68% among independents.<br /><br />By age, support was 73% among 18-29 year olds, 73% among 30-45 year olds, 78% among 46-65 year olds, and 76% for those older than 65.<br /><br />By gender, support was 84% among women and 66% among men. <br /><br />http://nationalpopularvote.com/pages/polls.php#NM_2008DECtotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12247335901450384827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-69674188052620675012011-02-04T19:41:38.200-05:002011-02-04T19:41:38.200-05:00Will all the news about 2012 DNC being held in Cha...Will all the news about 2012 DNC being held in Charlotte as a way to win North Carolina's vote, wonder if Coloradoans today will say that having the 2008 DNC in Denver influenced their presidential vote?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-7767763840588040842011-02-04T19:38:46.377-05:002011-02-04T19:38:46.377-05:00In 2012 U.S. Senate election in New Mexico, there ...In 2012 U.S. Senate election in New Mexico, there are already two announced Republican candidates, both are failed New Mexico's 2nd congressional district candidates: conservative activist Bill English and businessman Greg Sowards. Other New Mexican Republicans worth checking are former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson, PR firm owner and failed 2010 Republican primary gubernatorial candidate Doug Turner and incumbent Lt. Gov. John SanchezAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-39380647109175228122011-02-04T18:01:05.760-05:002011-02-04T18:01:05.760-05:00LATINOS.
What are the top issues in this communit...LATINOS.<br /><br />What are the top issues in this community? What percentage consider themselves, Dem/Rep/Ind? Which candidates fare better among this constituency?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-69878056336062725502011-02-04T15:05:45.291-05:002011-02-04T15:05:45.291-05:00Dustin Ingalls,
Did you do the Presidential prima...Dustin Ingalls,<br /><br />Did you do the Presidential primary in South Dakota? Has it been released yet? Did I miss the release?The Interesting Timeshttp://the-futurologist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-11696407794523280592011-02-04T12:35:39.669-05:002011-02-04T12:35:39.669-05:00For Colorado:
Issues right now:
-Approval of med...For Colorado:<br /><br />Issues right now:<br /><br />-Approval of medical marijuana dispensaries (would you vote "no" on medical marijuana today?)<br />- Civil Unions/gay marriage<br />- Church attendance<br /><br />2012:<br /><br />-Marijuana legalization on the ballot<br />- Pro-life v. pro-choice<br /><br />2014:<br /><br />Mike Coffman vs. Mark Udall (Senate)<br />John Suthers vs. John Hickenlooper (governor)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-59301075590628058942011-02-04T10:33:42.973-05:002011-02-04T10:33:42.973-05:00"Polling the 2012 Republican Presidential pri..."Polling the 2012 Republican Presidential primary again would be useful."<br /><br />We do it in every state.Dustin Ingallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00599131416393266722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-46003128913579568442011-02-04T09:25:29.732-05:002011-02-04T09:25:29.732-05:00I'd like to see how voters think Susana Martin...I'd like to see how voters think Susana Martinez is doing as governor. <br />The alternative Republican could be Lt Gov John Sanchez, or Seceretary of State Dianna Duran. The Democrat could be Congressman Martin Heinrich.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-52987900079741391572011-02-04T00:45:21.008-05:002011-02-04T00:45:21.008-05:00For some states you should start asking if they fa...For some states you should start asking if they favor or oppose legalizing internet poker (so they can make some $)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com