Poll Results Archive

The following is a listing of all of the past Poll Results. The listing shows 20 results at a time.



What do you think of the legislature putting parts of Rowan County in three different congressional districts and two state Senate districts?
I like it; Rowan will have more members of Congress and the state Senate
18

I don't like it; it's hard enough to figure out who my congressman is
55

I don't care about politics, so it makes no difference to me
12


Are you worried about pythons migrating from the Everglades into the Carolinas?
No — they'll never make it across I-85.
95

Yes, especially given our recent mild winters.
91

Not until I find one in my yard.
92


What do you think of Governor Perdue's proposal to increase the state sales tax by three-quarters of a cent to help fund education?
In favor
56

Opposed
221

Undecided
11


Do you think presidential candidates should release their income tax returns?
Yes
197

No
42

Undecided
11


What does Freightliner's workforce expansion mean for the local economy?
Shifting into higher gear
30

Things are still sluggish but improving
71

One company isn't a trend
107


Do you think having a quarterly meal together would improve relations between the Salisbury City Council and county commissioners?
Yes
34

Probably not, but worth a try
53

Depends on the menu
6

Waste of time and food
143


As we prepare to welcome a new year, how would you rate the past year for you and your family?
About like any other
24

An ordeal
77

Full of ups and downs
109

A good year
52


With 2011 drawing to a close, how do you think the U.S. economy is likely to fare in 2012?
Stay flat
95

Head into another recession
99

Increase slightly
77

Rev up into a full recovery
19


The National Transportation Safety Board wants to ban drivers from texting, emailing or talking on a cellphone except for emergencies. What do you think of the proposal?
In favor
210

Opposed
75

Undecided
11


Should Rowan County remain a part of the Charlotte Regional Partnership?
Yes, unquestionably
31

Yes, if the agency curbs its spending
26

No
98

Uncertain
12


How important are a political candidate’s religious beliefs?
Very important
127

Somewhat important
45

Irrelevant
45


The Rowan County commission wants the state Legislature to grant it the option of requiring voters to show photo identification. What do you think of the voter ID requirement?
In favor
384

Oppose
75

Undecided
11


What's your favorite part of Thanksgiving?
Food
74

Family and friends
144

Football
20


Should Herman Cain continue his presidential campaign amid allegations of sexual misconduct?
Yes
216

No
184

Undecided
25


The world's population recently hit 7 billion. How concerned are you about population growth?
Rarely give it a thought
98

It's a potential problem
23

It's already a problem
133

Undecided
5


Starting Wednesday, women seeking an abortion in North Carolina will be subject to a 24-hour waiting period and have access to information about alternatives and the risk of abortion. What do you think of this change?
It's an improvement.
211

It's a step backward.
110

It won't make any difference.
81

Don't know.
7


What do you think of GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 tax plan (9 percent rates for personal income, corporate income and a national sales tax)?
In favor
112

Oppose
108

Needs more study
100

Undecided
18


Do you think the “Occupy Wall Street” protests going on across the country will have any lasting influence?
No
269

Undecided
27

Yes
76


What do you think about the city of Salisbury and Rowan County consolidating their 911 call centers?
Good idea
227

Needs more study
58

Bad idea
60

Undecided
24


Do you agree or disagree with North Carolina’s decision to seek a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind law?
Agree
303

Disagree
155

Undecided
37




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What do you think of the legislature putting parts of Rowan County in three different congressional districts and two state Senate districts?
  • I like it; Rowan will have more members of Congress and the state Senate
  • I don't like it; it's hard enough to figure out who my congressman is
  • I don't care about politics, so it makes no difference to me

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