Goldsboro News-Argus Opinion Poll

Do you think Washington should bail out the American automakers?

Started on 11/18/2008

Yes: - 19%; (168 votes)
No: - 81%; (696 votes)

Total Votes: 864

What types of programs would you be willing to pay more taxes to support?

Started on 11/12/2008

Education - more money for programs and schools.: - 4%; (18 votes)
Universal health care for everyone.: - 10%; (40 votes)
Military - More support for the troops and to continue the war effort.: - 7%; (27 votes)
Social programs that would fund organizations that assist individuals not with handouts, but with education, jobs, daycare.: - 3%; (13 votes)
Two or more of the above, this country needs a change and it is going to cost money.: - 16%; (67 votes)
I would not be willing to pay more taxes at all ... the government has enough of my money. It needs to redistribute funds.: - 59%; (242 votes)

Total Votes: 407

Which statement best describes your feelings about the 2008 presidential election:

This election was about...

Started on 10/30/2008

History - the first African American to run for president.: - 11%; (120 votes)
Money - the one with the most money commanded the election.: - 7%; (78 votes)
No one true leader - neither candidate inspired me, I picked the lesser of two evils.: - 26%; (299 votes)
Standing firm - the future of this nation requires a leader who knows what's at stake overseas (a strong military presence): - 12%; (139 votes)
Changing our world view - the future of this nation requires a leader who knows how to fix America's reputation around the world: - 9%; (100 votes)
The economy - I chose the man I thought would get us out of this mess - Obama: - 20%; (226 votes)
The economy - I chose the man I thought would get us out of this mess - McCain: - 15%; (175 votes)

Total Votes: 1137

How do you feel about the economy?

Started on 10/16/2008

I think this is a temporary downturn and I am holding steady.: - 67%; (389 votes)
I bailed out the stock market and am keeping my money in cash: - 14%; (80 votes)
I am planning to sell out, but I am waiting for the market to go back up: - 3%; (20 votes)
I am taking advantage of the low stock prices and buying up - I'm bullish.: - 16%; (94 votes)

Total Votes: 583

What do you want to hear the candidates talk about in the next four weeks before the election?

Started on 10/06/2008

How they are going to deal with the economy.: - 47%; (247 votes)
Their qualifications to be president.: - 13%; (67 votes)
Their stand on the war on terror.: - 4%; (22 votes)
Their definition of change and plans for implementing it.: - 34%; (176 votes)
Their foreign policy experience and proposed policies.: - 2%; (11 votes)

Total Votes: 523

Do you support the $700 billion bailout package?

Started on 09/29/2008

Yes: - 24%; (149 votes)
No: - 76%; (460 votes)

Total Votes: 609

What is your definition of a vicious dog?

Started on 09/23/2008

One that growls at anyone who tries to touch it.: - 5%; (33 votes)
One that raises its hackles and bares its teeth in a snarl: - 16%; (103 votes)
A dog that barks and jumps: - 1%; (5 votes)
A dog that tries to bite anyone who comes in its yard: - 6%; (36 votes)
A dog that tries to bite anyone, anywhere: - 73%; (473 votes)

Total Votes: 650

What do you think about the quality of the Wayne County Schools?

Started on 09/16/2008

I love my child's school, but there are serious problems elsewhere.: - 7%; (30 votes)
The schools are not doing a good enough job of educating our children.: - 39%; (161 votes)
It's the parents. Until they are interested, nothing is going to get better.: - 41%; (168 votes)
The school district is doing a good job.: - 4%; (16 votes)
The school district is doing the best job it can.: - 9%; (37 votes)

Total Votes: 412

Do you think the Wayne County School District should redraw district lines to make the schools more racially balanced?

Started on 09/08/2008

Yes: - 34%; (261 votes)
No: - 66%; (516 votes)

Total Votes: 777

How close a race do you think this fall's presidential election will be?

Started on 09/02/2008

Not close. Obama will win.: - 18%; (140 votes)
Not close. McCain will win.: - 23%; (178 votes)
Less than 5 points difference, Obama will win.: - 13%; (98 votes)
Less than 5 points difference, McCain will win.: - 29%; (221 votes)
Too close to call one way or the other.: - 17%; (134 votes)

Total Votes: 771

What do you think of Barack Obama's choice for vice president?

Started on 08/25/2008

Joe Biden is a good choice.: - 31%; (158 votes)
Joe Biden is a Washington insider and will not help Obama's campaign.: - 24%; (126 votes)
It should have been Hillary Clinton.: - 33%; (172 votes)
Someone younger would have been better.: - 2%; (12 votes)
An older person was a good choice, but not Biden.: - 9%; (47 votes)

Total Votes: 515

Should North Carolina's community colleges admit illegal immigrants?

Started on 08/18/2008

Yes, education should be available to all: - 6%; (48 votes)
No, not under any circumstance: - 78%; (576 votes)
Yes, but only if they pay a special tuition rate: - 7%; (51 votes)
Yes, but with no guarantee of immunity to deportation: - 9%; (64 votes)

Total Votes: 739

What shocks you most about John Edwards affair admission?

Started on 08/11/2008

The fact that he denied it for months.: - 17%; (73 votes)
Infidelity in general.: - 21%; (93 votes)
That he could have been the Democratic presidential nominee.: - 21%; (89 votes)
Somebody in his campaign paid his mistress not to speak.: - 13%; (57 votes)
That the National Enquirer was right.: - 28%; (122 votes)

Total Votes: 434

What Olympics events do you plan on tuning in to watch?

Started on 08/05/2008

None: - 32%; (129 votes)
Gymnastics: - 17%; (68 votes)
Swimming: - 8%; (31 votes)
Diving: - 3%; (11 votes)
Track & Field: - 5%; (18 votes)
Basketball: - 9%; (36 votes)
Tennis: - 2%; (9 votes)
Volleyball: - 2%; (6 votes)
Whatever is on: - 22%; (89 votes)

Total Votes: 397

If the presidential election were held today, on which issue would you base your vote?

Started on 07/28/2008

The economy at home: - 35%; (237 votes)
Ending the war in Iraq: - 7%; (49 votes)
Staying the course in Iraq: - 10%; (67 votes)
Economy and the war equally: - 48%; (327 votes)

Total Votes: 680

Do you use the city parks?

Started on 07/21/2008

Often: - 10%; (59 votes)
Once in a while: - 29%; (161 votes)
Almost never: - 23%; (132 votes)
Never: - 38%; (212 votes)

Total Votes: 564

Does Goldsboro need a downtown recreation center?

Started on 07/14/2008

Yes: - 29%; (283 votes)
Yes, but not at $12.3 million: - 37%; (359 votes)
No: - 35%; (340 votes)

Total Votes: 982

Who do you think will win the 2009 Eastern Carolina 3-A Conference football title?

Started on 08/11/2009

North Lenoir: - 7%; (44 votes)
South Johnston: - 5%; (31 votes)
C.B. Aycock: - 32%; (207 votes)
Eastern Wayne: - 24%; (156 votes)
Southern Wayne: - 18%; (116 votes)
Triton: - 15%; (95 votes)

Total Votes: 649

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