tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post8177941922614934470..comments2024-03-18T06:10:07.480-05:00Comments on Public Policy Polling: Nevada and Vermont Question SuggestionsTom Jensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545052616714485196noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-23240942503588421672011-07-29T14:41:56.896-05:002011-07-29T14:41:56.896-05:00Ask people in vermont why they are so nuts?Ask people in vermont why they are so nuts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-82010792352668367502011-07-28T12:11:01.637-05:002011-07-28T12:11:01.637-05:00I love the idea of polling Shumlin's likabilit...I love the idea of polling Shumlin's likability in addition to his job approval. There does seem to be a sense that a big chunk of people don't like him as a person but will vote for him anyway (considered wealthy, secretive, rumors of an affair, etc., and he's taken more vacation already in 7 months than last governor took in 8 years.)<br /><br />I'd recommend reaching out to Shay Totten of Seven Days. He's probably the most connected political reporter in the state these days and might have some good ideas for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-26224830531501396282011-07-27T18:02:20.761-05:002011-07-27T18:02:20.761-05:00the obvious ones are the popularity of Brian Dubie...the obvious ones are the popularity of Brian Dubie, the 2010 gov candidate and Gov Shumlin. When polling the gov races, include an option for an "unnamed Progressive" as well as 2008 independent candidate (and 2nd place winner) Anthony Pollina and state senator Tim Ashe (D/P) both as Progressives in addition to Shumlin and the republican candidate.<br /><br />Ask if anyone LIKES Shumlin, not just approves of him. he was never popular and has a personality that could be seen as "pushy" or "obnoxious." <br /><br />Ask for the popularity of Mayor Bob Kiss (P-Burlington). He's had a number of scandals and a numerical representation of his popularity would be interesting.<br /><br />in July, the Legislative Apportionment Board makes proposals for the new state house maps, see what people think of those. <br /><br />in the next fiscal year, if Vermont has a deficit, how should it be dealt with?<br />1. Cuts only.<br />2. taxes only.<br />3. a mixture of taxes and cuts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-62105346102237282242011-07-27T17:47:00.242-05:002011-07-27T17:47:00.242-05:00Also agree with commenter who thinks Mark Snelling...Also agree with commenter who thinks Mark Snelling should be included on VT gov polling.<br /><br />And worth looking into Deb Markowitz's popularity if you have room; no place for her to move up now but widely perceived as next in line for statewide job among Dems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-83129001920879138392011-07-27T17:45:07.762-05:002011-07-27T17:45:07.762-05:00I think you should also poll Tom Salmon in the VT ...I think you should also poll Tom Salmon in the VT Gov race - he has not ruled it out. <br /><br />Also worth looking into popularity of first-in-the-nation single payer health care law.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-75454175785992822232011-07-27T16:07:45.845-05:002011-07-27T16:07:45.845-05:00(southern Nevada only)
Greater Las Vegas is the l...(southern Nevada only)<br /><br />Greater Las Vegas is the largest metro area without a major-league baseball, football, basketball, or hockey team. If there must be a choice of which team either relocates to Las Vegas or appears as an expansion team, which would you prefer --<br /><br />1. hockey<br />2. basketball<br />3. baseball<br />4. footballAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-15850998843422834662011-07-27T14:58:05.301-05:002011-07-27T14:58:05.301-05:00Poll the support for VT new health care lawPoll the support for VT new health care lawJon Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572685384863064332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-16990004250559775522011-07-27T12:51:52.506-05:002011-07-27T12:51:52.506-05:00Approval of Gov. Sandoval's tax increase. The...Approval of Gov. Sandoval's tax increase. The crosstabs would be fascinating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-80373213653495973922011-07-27T12:24:24.061-05:002011-07-27T12:24:24.061-05:00In Nevada, I'd ask, besides the usual question...In Nevada, I'd ask, besides the usual questions, whether respondents believe prostitution should be legal. Asking those respondents whether they are in Clark County (Vegas) or not would be informative, as that is the only county not allowed to choose the brothel system.<br /><br />In Vermont, I'd poll a re-do of the close gubernatorial race last year. Asking approval of single-payer healthcare would be interesting. Gay marriage is probably supported there if anywhere, so I'd skip that.<br /><br />The suggestion of asking about the Vermont Progressive Party is a good one, I think. They have members in both houses of the state legislature, and have had for years, making them the most successful third party in the country. Asking a generic Dem vs. Prog. vs. Repub. question for Governor, Congressman, or President would be really interesting.<br /><br />Thanks for listening!Mark B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-65293824941227121102011-07-27T12:06:59.542-05:002011-07-27T12:06:59.542-05:00Anon 9:11 -- Sanders is running in a Democratic pr...Anon 9:11 -- Sanders is running in a Democratic primary next year. That's why it won't be a three-way race for VT-Sen. He wins the Democratic nomination and then declines it.<br /><br />Whether he'd do the same thing in the presidential primary is an open question, but I think it's still worth polling.wthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04343481782148411302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-6111670277781621902011-07-27T09:11:22.472-05:002011-07-27T09:11:22.472-05:00Including Sanders in a primary would be worthless,...Including Sanders in a primary would be worthless, given that he's not a registered Democrat and has said he would not register to run in a primary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-2907737362513983372011-07-27T08:58:15.510-05:002011-07-27T08:58:15.510-05:00Angle is probably political rubble at this point, ...Angle is probably political rubble at this point, but you might try polling a Reid vs. Tarkanian alternate universe "rematch." Just to see if Reid's popularity has been helped or hurt by his high-profile role in the debt ceiling controversy.<br /><br />I think it would also be interesting to ask some of the same Mormon-oriented questions you covered right next door in Utah.The Interesting Timeshttp://the-futurologist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-32933299535609489262011-07-27T07:45:46.764-05:002011-07-27T07:45:46.764-05:00In Vermont how about asking a question to business...In Vermont how about asking a question to businesses about whether given the high tax structure, cost of living and uncertainty about health care, are they planning on staying/expanding in Vermont or moving/expanding outside the State.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-29815172019669408812011-07-27T07:24:22.306-05:002011-07-27T07:24:22.306-05:00For VT I would try these. For Senate vs Sanders:
J...For VT I would try these. For Senate vs Sanders:<br />Jim Douglas (former Gov)<br />Tom Salmon (State Auditor)<br />Tom Lazon (Mayor)<br /><br />Against Shumlin for gov:<br />Brian Dubie (former Lt Gov)<br />Phil Scott (current Lt Gov)<br />Tom Salmon (state Auditor)<br />Randy Brock (former State Auditor)<br />Mark Snelling (biz owner son of former gov)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-78613268807455430602011-07-27T04:42:32.010-05:002011-07-27T04:42:32.010-05:00Sorry, just a minor correction to my comment above...Sorry, just a minor correction to my comment above: VT has had 2 years of SSM and 9 years of civil unions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-27966537984604897942011-07-27T04:34:14.055-05:002011-07-27T04:34:14.055-05:00VT:
- VT has had the greatest experience with the...VT:<br /><br />- VT has had the greatest experience with the same-sex marriage issue of any state. It has had gay marriage for 2 years now and has had civil unions for 12 years. Given this, I would love to see PPP ask a question similar to one posed by the Des Moines Register a few years ago: "Has Vermont's recognition of same sex marriage affected you personally? If yes, did it affect you in a positive manner, a negative manner, or both?"<br /><br />- Support/opposition re: single payer health care reform <br /><br />NV:<br /><br />- Las Vegas was the epicenter of the fraud-driven real estate bubble. I would ask Nevadans whom they blame for the economic downturn. I would also ask whether they are satisfied with the government's investigation of mortgage fraud.<br /><br />- NV is one of 9 states that has civil unions and could move to upgrade to full marriage rights. I would therefor poll on marriage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-52265813856548166702011-07-27T04:14:31.436-05:002011-07-27T04:14:31.436-05:00Single-payer in Vermont, and one of your excellent...Single-payer in Vermont, and one of your excellent 2010 matchups played out now, like you've done for those unpopular midwest governors.<br /><br />I'd also be interested whether Reid gains at all in one of these matchups.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-59379526426974979432011-07-27T02:44:49.527-05:002011-07-27T02:44:49.527-05:00Please include a Democratic primary option in Verm...Please include a Democratic primary option in Vermont between Obama vs. Sanders or Dean. <br /><br />Please also include Rudy Giuliani in the general election matchup.<br /><br />And a Gay Marriage poll in both states.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-54132251199438608832011-07-27T02:30:38.617-05:002011-07-27T02:30:38.617-05:00Would love to see numbers about same-sex marriage ...Would love to see numbers about same-sex marriage (legal/illegal and marriage/civil union questions if possible) from both states, especially from Vermont which I would assume has one of the highest levels of public support in the country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-2418921368251814322011-07-27T01:32:31.433-05:002011-07-27T01:32:31.433-05:00Nevada:
Would it make you more likely, no differe...Nevada:<br /><br />Would it make you more likely, no difference, or less likely to support a Presidential candidate if he or she identified as a Mormon?<br /><br />Vermont:<br /><br />Would be very curious to see a H2H for Obama and Dean in a Dem primaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-63714902110194377652011-07-27T01:08:58.215-05:002011-07-27T01:08:58.215-05:00VT:
(1) Would you prefer to be represented by a R...VT:<br /><br />(1) Would you prefer to be represented by a Republican, Democrat, or Independent Socialist in the US Senate?<br /><br />(2) Repeal of Obamacare (since they already have single-payer now)<br /><br />(3) Ben & Jerry's favorables.<br /><br />(4) Len Britton, Tom Salmon, Jim Douglas, and William Doyle for Senate.<br /><br />NV:<br /><br />Berkeley-Heller-Oscar Goodman<br /><br />Tarkanian-Reid and Lowden-Reid redos (just to rub it in about Angle winning the primary).<br /><br />Legalizing online pokerwthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04343481782148411302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-3121539565122841312011-07-27T00:00:06.117-05:002011-07-27T00:00:06.117-05:00It would be interesting to start asking on a state...It would be interesting to start asking on a state basis whether voters trust Pres. Obama or House Republicans more on the debt ceiling debate. Especially in a relative swing state like Nevada.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-67639746175063969782011-07-26T23:35:33.516-05:002011-07-26T23:35:33.516-05:00Vermonter here:
For Senate, it's only worth p...Vermonter here:<br /><br />For Senate, it's only worth polling Tom Salmon, as he seems dead-set on running, and the Vermont GOP isn't the type to look for primaries<br /><br />For Governor, it'd be nice to see Brian Dubie and Thom Lauzon - they are the only two probable options.<br /><br />I think Lt. Gov. Phil Scott is a waste of a poll question, because he is 100% running for re-election.<br /><br />The Treasurer race will be the closest statewide race, would be awesome to see Pearce v. Brock, and then maybe another Dem possibility (Speaker Shap Smith, or Matt Dunne) against Brock in that race. Pearce was appointed to the position and is probably facing a huge deficit to Brock, who spent some time as state Auditor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-15653929489218083312011-07-26T22:58:42.147-05:002011-07-26T22:58:42.147-05:00Definitely ask about same-sex marriage in both sta...Definitely ask about same-sex marriage in both states. And in Vermont, you should include the Progressive Party in your party affiliation options.osideguy92https://www.blogger.com/profile/12704379065458538077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-31752253572456364222011-07-26T22:40:37.663-05:002011-07-26T22:40:37.663-05:00Since there is talk of putting a Balanced Budget A...Since there is talk of putting a Balanced Budget Amendment to the states for ratification it would be interesting to see if there is any state against it in theory and/or poll different versions (i.e. with a 2/3s tax raising requirement). Maybe consider making this a regular question for each statewide poll.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com