Goldsboro News-Argus Opinion Poll

For whom would you cast your "straw poll" vote if you were in Iowa?

Started on 01/02/2005

Mitt Romney: - 21%; (493 votes)
Newt Gingrich: - 14%; (335 votes)
Rick Santorum: - 17%; (403 votes)
Ron Paul: - 10%; (221 votes)
Michelle Bachmann: - 3%; (63 votes)
Rick Perry: - 1%; (33 votes)
Jon Huntsman: - 2%; (39 votes)
None of the above: - 31%; (727 votes)

Total Votes: 2314

If you had to pick today, for whom would you cast your vote in the Republican campaign for the nomination for president of the United States?

Started on 11/29/2005

Newt Gingrich: - 36%; (336 votes)
Herman Cain: - 11%; (107 votes)
Ron Paul: - 13%; (122 votes)
Michelle Bachmann: - 7%; (66 votes)
Mitt Romney: - 24%; (222 votes)
Rick Perry: - 5%; (42 votes)
Rick Santorum: - 4%; (38 votes)

Total Votes: 933

Christmas is coming and budgets are still pretty tight. How are you planning your holiday shopping?

Started on 11/17/2005

We are cutting way back this year.: - 52%; (184 votes)
We are going to spend about the same amount as last year.: - 26%; (92 votes)
We feel a little better this year, so we are going to spend a little more.: - 7%; (25 votes)
What budget?: - 15%; (52 votes)

Total Votes: 353

As college and high school graduates begin entering the job market, what do you think of their prospects?

Started on 05/25/2005

They are in worse shape than in recent years because high gas and other prices will drive down the economy.: - 63%; (850 votes)
They are in better shape than in recent years because the unemployment rate is dropping and things are improving.: - 6%; (78 votes)
There's not much change in job prospects, but unless students have a good job lined up they should get more education.: - 31%; (423 votes)

Total Votes: 1351

What do you think about the city council's exploration of a plan to purchase the Arts Council of Wayne County's former building to be used for an Air Force Museum?

Started on 04/19/2005

I think it is a great idea. There is a nice building available and we could make it into something that could be a draw to this community.: - 22%; (146 votes)
I think it a bad idea. We cannot afford a project like this, period.: - 11%; (75 votes)
I think a museum is a good idea, but not taking on a building in need of so much repair.: - 5%; (35 votes)
I am for a museum, and possibly the Arts Council building location, but only if it is privately funded.: - 20%; (134 votes)
Balance the city budget, then we can talk about a new museum.: - 40%; (264 votes)

Total Votes: 654

You heard the president's address to the nation last night concerning the no-fly zone in Libya — what do you think?

Started on 03/29/2005

I think we have no business entering another war — especially one where we seem to have no coherent strategy.: - 38%; (204 votes)
I think the president expressed himself very well and I think we absolutely should be involved.: - 5%; (27 votes)
The president did what he had to do -- I do not want to see another military action, but the U.S. cannot sit back while innocents are killed.: - 18%; (97 votes)
We are there for oil — so say it. If "humanitarian" is the reason, why aren't we in the Congo where there is real genocide?: - 12%; (67 votes)
The president should have gone to Congress first with a defined strategy for this action. He acted impulsively and illegally.: - 27%; (148 votes)

Total Votes: 543

You read the mayor's thoughts on the state of young black males in Goldsboro, so tell us what you think:

Started on 01/31/2011

I think the mayor is prejudiced. Our young black males are being targeted and presumed guilty. That's why we hear more about their transgressions.: - 2%; (21 votes)
I think the mayor is right. We need to reach these young men quickly. We cannot afford the costs that would go along with ignoring the problem. This is a community issue — black and white.: - 27%; (268 votes)
I think the mayor is right, but the problem has to be fixed at the family level. A community cannot undo what these children face every day at home.: - 63%; (620 votes)
We need to lift up our young black men, not condemn them. This is not the way to get them to make the right choices. Stop complaining and start helping.: - 8%; (82 votes)

Total Votes: 991

Do you believe the political rhetoric of the past two years is in any way responsible for the tragic shooting in Tuscon, Ariz. last week?

Started on 01/18/2011

No. Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in America. The shooting suspect was motivated by his own demented ideas, not by any political speech.: - 64%; (324 votes)
Absolutely. The irresponsible tone of some politicians’ talk has reached the point where it is inciting people to hatred of those holding opposing viewpoints.: - 18%; (90 votes)
Perhaps. There are politicians taking advantage of the situation for their own parties’ benefit, but it would not hurt for all of us to respect each other a little more and to think before we speak.: - 18%; (91 votes)

Total Votes: 505

2011 has dawned and Congress is getting back to work. What do you want to see them handle first?

Started on 01/03/2011

Back to work — A jobs program is a must.: - 26%; (140 votes)
A balanced budget — It is time to cut spending, and mean it.: - 22%; (118 votes)
Health care — Reject the former bill and come up with a new one.: - 18%; (95 votes)
Illegal immigration — Close the borders and eliminate anchor babies loophole.: - 28%; (153 votes)
Taxes — We need to cut them and promote investment.: - 7%; (36 votes)

Total Votes: 542

How do you feel about the battle over keeping the Bush tax cuts?

Started on 12/13/2010

I don't think it goes far enough. This is not a tax cut. Cut them even more to stimulate the economy.: - 25%; (114 votes)
I am against it. I think millionaires can afford to pay more and they should.: - 28%; (129 votes)
I think we need corresponding spending cuts to pay for it - otherwise we just get further in the hole.: - 25%; (116 votes)
I think it is the right move. Anything to stimulate this economy. Unemployed people cannot pay taxes.: - 23%; (105 votes)

Total Votes: 464

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