Our Daily Poll

Here are the results of your votes on our woodtv.com poll questions. These are not scientific results by

Do you think you're overweight?

• Yes, I do 66%
• No, I don't 33%

What do you think of the new mammogram recommendations?

• I think they make sense 11%
• I'm not familiar with them, really 12%
• The new recommendations are ridiculous 54%
• I will keep examining myself regularly 22%

Should the US and China be even more closely aligned than we are now?

• Absolutely 27%
• A little bit 13%
• We're fine as is 20%
• No way 38%

Do you give gift cards for the holidays?

• Yes, I do 59%
• No, I don't 24%
• I have, but I don't anymore 15%

Firearm deer hunting season is underway in Michigan. How do you feel?

• Scared 8%
• Excited 21%
• Sad 12%
• Hungry 13%
• Indifferent 44%

How much Halloween candy is hanging around your house?

• None. We ate it all. 47%
• We threw out the leftovers 19%
  
• Lots..and we're still enjoying it 33%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• 9/11 mastermind to be tried in NYC 20%
• Brazil power blackout 2%
  
• NASA finds water on the moon 21%
  
• GR New Year's Eve party announced 2%
  
• GR to lay off police, fire, others 37%
  
• Another story not listed here 14%

Do you change your social networking passwords?

• Yes, often 12%
• Sometimes 24%
• Rarely 26%
• Never 36%

T he price of gold hit $1119 an ounce. Do you have any idea what that means ?

• Yes, I get the global economic impact 29%
• No, I don't really get the connection 26%
• It means I can't afford to buy any 43%

Is poker a sport?

• Yes, it is 14%
• No, it's not 85%

Are life-in-prison sentences for teens 'cruel and unusual punishment?'

• Yes, they are 10%
• No, they're not 37%
• It depends on the case 51%

22 have died from H1N1 in Michigan. Have your thoughts on the virus changed?

• Yes, I take it much more seriously 11%
• No, not at all 24%
• I've always taken it seriously 29%
• The issue is overblown 34%

Some radio stations have started playing Christmas music. Your Thoughts?

• At least wait until Thanksgiving 38%
• Bah Humbug! 9%
• Excellent! I can't get enough 13%
• Way, way too early! 38%

Do you like winter?

• Yes, I do 21%
• No, I don't 42%
• I like all the seasons 27%
• This will be the winter of my discontent 8%

What word would you use to describe Sarah Palin?

• Important 9%
• Influential 17%
• Interesting 24%
• Vacuous 21%
• Lightweight 27%

Have you ever had a flu shot?

• Yes, I have 49%
• No, I haven't 40%
• Possibly, but not every year 9%

It's November. Any holiday travel in your plans?

• Yes, somewhere 5%
• By car, but not by plane 23%
• Taking a plane this time 5%
• Sticking close to home 64%

What did the time change mean to you Sunday?

• I got an extra hour of sleep 57%
• I arrived at church early 3%
• This throws off my whole schedule 30%
• What? I still need to change my clocks! 8%

How did you spend Halloween?

• Dressed up, trick-or-treating 18%
• Handing out candy and admiring costumes 34%
• Inside with the porch light turned off 37%
• Halloween? I've already moved on to Xmas 9%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Swine flu continues to spread 34%
• The World Series begins 5%
• Granholm signs new Michigan budget 11%
• Unhooked trailer kills oncoming driver 14%
• Heavy rains and floods drench area 22%
• Another story not listed here 10%

All 4 major US sports are in progress. Which is your favorite?

• Baseball 23%
• Football 42%
• Basketball 8%
• Hockey 24%

The Great Depression began 80 years ago Thursday. Can it happen again?

• Yes, it can 43%
• No, not like that 25%
• It's pretty close now, I think 30%

Do you support a move to a 'smart' power grid?

• Absolutely 41%
• There's no need 26%
• Eventually, not right now 32%

Should Christian colleges invite speakers who challenge doctrinal teachings?

• Yes, they should 20%
• No, they shouldn't 35%
• They should, but they won't 16%
• Open discussion is a hallmark of college 27%

How do you plan to stay healthy this year?

• Handwashing, fruits and veggies, sleep 47%
• Flu and H1N1 vaccine 15%
• Staying positive and hoping for the best 23%
• Staying inside and away from others 13%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Swine flu at peak levels 41%
• Phillies clinch NL pennant 4%
• Granholm cuts school funding 30%
• Layoffs soon at GR police, fire 6%
• Nessie moving to the zoo 7%
• Another story not listed here 10%

Do polar bears deserve a habitat area set aside for them in Alaska?

• Yes, they do 48%
• No, they don't 17%
• No animal deserves wildlife protection 7%
• We must protect endangered animals 27%
   

Russia wants volunteers for a simulated mission to Mars. Would you do it?

• Sure 29%
• Don't think so 49%
• Simulated, no. Real, yes 10%
• Is HAL on board? 10%

What would be the best part of being a movie

extra?

• Seeing myself on screen 19%
• Hobnobbing with the stars 13%
• Just seeing how it all works 47%
• Bragging rights to friends and family 20%

Do you mail bills or letters as often as you once did?

• Yes, I do 34%
• No, I don't 65%

Thousands finished Sunday's GR Marathon. Your thoughts?

• Finishing a marathon is a goal of mine. 4%
• Awesome achievement! Congratulations! 45%
• I choose other ways to stay in shape 11%
• Why leave a warm bed to run in the cold? 38%

Do you think the "Balloon Boy" incident was a hoax?

• Yes  51%
• No 8%
• I wonder what investigators will find 14%
• Who cares 25%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Dow above 10,000 again 28%
• Balloon flies away, boy found safe 33%
  
• Still no Michigan budget 20%
  
• ArtPrize winner at GRAM, for now 4%
  
• Flu vaccine begins arriving in W. Mich. 4%
  
• Another story not listed here 9%

Should casinos be allowed at racetracks?

• Sure, why not? 52%
• No 22%
• There's still racetracks left? 25%

Is the Minor In Possession law counter-productive?

• Yes, it is. 44%
• No, it's not 55%

Should tax scofflaws be given an amnesty period to pay their back taxes?

• Yes. It could raise $35m this year 39%
• No. Didn't pay then, won't pay now 43%
• Can I get amnesty on my parking tickets? 16%

Who is most responsible for Michigan not having a budget for 2010?

• Gov. Jennifer Granholm 29%
• The Michigan House of Representatives 4%
• The Michigan Senate 6%
• All of them equally 41%
• Who knows? I'm sick of this story 18%

Are you ready for the colder temperatures?

• Yes, I am 22%
• No, I'm not 35%
• It doesn't matter if I'm ready, does it? 41%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize 28%
• Brooklyn painter wins ArtPrize 12%
• Tigers blow lead, lose division title 43%
• Realtor killer gets life in prison 2%
• Child dies, 2 others hurt in house fire 6%
• Another story not listed here 6%

What do you think of NASA's moon probe?

• Cool! Can't wait to see what they find 22%
• It was a big waste of money 48%
• Big buildup, big letdown 18%
• NASA probed the moon? 10%

Which team will win the National League pennant?

• Philadelphia Phillies 24%
• St. Louis Cardinals 26%
• Colorado Rockies 12%
• Los Angeles Dodgers 37%

Which American League team will win the pennant?

• New York Yankees 54%
• Boston Red Sox 17%
• Los Angeles Angels 10%
• Minnesota Twins 17%

Have you voted during ArtPrize?

• Yes, I have 13%
• Not this week 2%
• No, I haven't 83%

Should the state of Michigan renege on the Michigan Promise to current students?

• Yes, if it helps cut the state deficit 33%
• No. A promise is a promise 66%

The Tigers take on the Twins Tuesday. What will happen?

• Tigers Win! Tigers Win! 43%
• The Tigers will blow it 56%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• 2016 Olympics awarded to Rio de Janiero 33%
• David Letterman blackmail plot revealed 20%
• Supreme Court to hear GR jury pool case 3%
• Bangor fire kills family of 3 12%
• ArtPrize narrowed to 10 finalists 15%
• Another story not listed here 13%

What are your thoughts on ArtPrize after one week?

• It's pretty cool 18%
• More cool than I thought it would be 27%
• It's OK 9%
• I'm disappointed 1%
• I couldn't care less 42%

What is a jury of your peers?

• Any 12 people selected by the lawyers 20%
• A mix of people from your community 50%
• Men, women, different ethnicities 15%
• People of the same age group 13%

Which proposed cuts in Michigan's budget do you support?

• Aid to cities 10%
• Per-pupil school funding 5%
• Libraries 17%
• Social services 17%
• All of them 21%
• None of them 26%

Will you get a flu vaccine this year?

• Yes, definitely 35%
• Probably 11%
• Probably not 17%
• No 34%

Thousands headed downtown for the first weekend of ArtPrize. Did you?

• Yes, it was amazing! 32%
• Yes, I was disappointed 2%
• No way. I won't fight the crowds 28%
• It's best to admire ArtPrize from afar 12%
• I still don't get ArtPrize 24%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Iran confirms 2nd nuclear facility 33%
• G20 summit in Pittsburgh 9%
• ArtPrize begins 30%
• Suspect fatally shot by Muskegon police 7%
• WOOD TV8 launches eightWest 4%
• Another story not listed here 14%

The Michigan jobless rate went down in August. Does it feel like that to you?

• Yes, it does 15%
• No way 84%

What are your thoughts on tightened security at stadiums, hotels, public venues?

• I'm OK with it 64%
• Seems like an overreaction 20%
• What? Tightened security? Why? 14%

Do you plan on checking out ArtPrize?

• Absolutely 18%
• Probably 17%
• Not sure 17%
• No 47%

Are you surprised Grand Rapids was not selected to host March Madness action?

• Yes, I am surprised 13%
• No, I'm not surprised at all 55%
• Not really. Kind of disappointed 30%

Fall begins this week. What's your favorite autumn

activity?

• Apple orchard, pumpkins, hayrides 31%
• Raking leaves 4%
• Watching football 34%
• Hoping next summer will arrive quickly 28%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Yale lab worker arrested for murder 27%
• President Obama nixes missile defense 13%
• Ernie Harwell bids farewell 25%
• Creston student brings shotgun to class 20%
• Ground broken on Gun Lake casino 7%
• Another story not listed here 6%

ArtPrize begins Wednesday. What are your thoughts?

• I think it'll be kind of cool 24%
• Much ado about nothing 44%
• I hope it works. Like to see the art 20%
• It will put Grand Rapids on the map 11%

Would you like Chicago to host the 2016 Olympics?

• Yes, I would 51%
• No, I wouldn't 15%
• I don't care either way 33%

Will a new budget for Michigan be agreed to before October 1?

• Yes, they'll reach a deal 23%
• No, this time they'll really shut down 45%
• Who really cares about the state budget? 31%

Should more regulations be imposed on the financial industry?

• Yes, there should be more 72%
• No, there should be less 27%

How many games will the Lions win this season?

• 0-3 51%
• 4-7 33%
• 8-10 6%
• 10+ 8%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama's health care address  26%
• 9/11 Anniversary 39%
• School starts 13%
• Truck-SUV crash kills 2 on Labor Day 10%
• Another story not listed here 9%

Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001?

• Vividly 94%
• A little bit 3%
• Not really 2%

Are you interested in the remastered Beatles CDs and Rock Band video game?

• Oh, yeah 11%
• A little bit 7%
• CDs yes, Rock Band no 17%
• Rock Band yes, CDs no 6%
• Not really interested in either 56%

Do you use the same references for each job you apply?

• Yes, I do 37%
• No, I customize for each job 30%
• I only use references when asked 32%

Should any President of the United States speak to school kids about hard work?

• Yes, of course 65%
• No. 34%
   

How do you feel about Back to School time?

• Great! Can't wait for my kids to go back 24%
• Sad. The summer went too fast 38%
• Back to school does not affect me 33%
• When does school start? 3%

The high school football season is underway. Will you catch a game this year?

• Yes. I proudly support my local team 22%
• No. I prefer college football or the NFL 23%
• Sure, when my team plays at home 14%
• I'll catch my highlights on the Frenzy 14%
• I don't like football 24%

Sweetango apples are said to be similar to Honeycrisp apples. Your thoughts?

• Great! Can't wait to try them! 43%
• I'll stick with my current favorite  20%
• It's not worth the extra money 24%
• I don't like apples 11%

What are your plans for the Labor Day weekend?

• Heading out of town 24%
• Laying low 45%
• Working 14%
• Labor Day already? Didn't make plans 15%

Are you worried about the swine flu?

• Yes, I am 12%
• Maybe a little bit 26%
• No, not really 34%
• Not at all 25%

World War 2 began 70 years ago Tuesday. Has the world changed?

• Yes, the world is better now 33%
• No, the world is as bad as ever 44%
• It's about the same. 22%

Do you believe the allegations against U of M football?

• No way 11%
• Yes 25%
• All the teams are guilty of this 35%
• Yes, I believe them, and I don't care 19%
• Allegations? 9%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Sen. Ted Kennedy dies 56%
• Michael Jackson's death a homicide 4%
• Portage teen not guilty in heroin death 7%
• Metro Cruise rolls again 5%
• High School football begins 14%
• Another story not listed here 11%

Is summer over?

• Yes, it is 28%
• Not yet 25%
• It never really started 45%

Do you favor consolidating and reconfiguring schools to handle a money problem?

• Yes, I do 66%
• No, I don't 33%

How would you rate the Cash For Clunkers program?

• Excellent, great 18%
• A wild success 16%
• OK 12%
• The jury is still out 52%

Would you recognize a fossil or old bones if you stumbled upon them?

• Yes, I listened in class as well 40%
• No, I would have no clue 41%
• Who cares about some dusty old bones? 17%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Continued health care reform debate 13%
• Lockerbie bomber released from prison 29%
• Cpl. Nick Roush killed in Afghanistan 32%
• Baby found with meth in diaper 14%
• S. Christian player suffers brain injury 3%
• Another story not listed here 7%

Should the Lockerbie bomber have been released from prison?

• Yes. He's terminally ill 8%
• No, he's a terrorist 91%

Should polluters pay for the environmental damage they cause?

• Yes, they should 57%
• No, they shouldn't 3%
• Sometimes, depends on the circumstances 39%

Are mermaids real?

Yes 14%
No 52%
Not sure, but the Abominable Snowman is 19%
They all look like Darryl Hannah 13%

What are you following more right now: the pennant races or upcoming football?

The pennant races 38%
HS, college and pro football 61%

Did the Woodstock Music

Festival leave a lasting legacy?

• Yes, it really did 38%
• No, I don't think so 25%
• Musically, yes; culturally, no 23%
• Hippies have changed the world 11%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Health care reform takes center stage 30%
• Sonia Sotomayor becomes SC Justice 10%
• Michael Vick signs with the Eagles 11%
• Guitar legend Les Paul dies 16%
• Clean up after Sunday storms 21%
• Another story not listed here 9%

What was Les Paul's greatest contribution?

• The electric guitar 47%
• Multi-tracking 15%
• Mentoring other musicians 7%
• Songwriting 2%
• Who is Les Paul? 28%

Should Rick Porcello and Kevin Youkilis be suspended for their basebrawl?

• Yes, both of them 33%
• Porcello no. Youkilis yes 44%
• Porcello yes. Youkilis no 2%
• Neither one of them 18%

Should more schools adopt a year-round calendar?

• Yes, they should 56%
• No, they shouldn't 43%

Have you ever tried to Master the Art of French Cooking?

• I've tried a few recipes 15%
• I'm dealing with American shopping 35%
• Haute cuisine, oui? Non, hot dawg 15%
• Is Ramen French? 33%

How do you beat the heat in West Michigan?

• Stay inside in the air conditioning 54%
• Hit the beach 12%
• Find a city pool or a friend's pool 10%
• Head to the mall 2%
• Sweat in out 20%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Bill Clinton gets journos from N. Korea 44%
• Cash For Clunkers extended 17%
• Sonia Sotomayor confirmed for Sup Ct 14%
• Harvey Gainey sells company 2%
• Rachael Ruiz to host entertainment show 10%
• Another story not listed here 11%

Do you favor more effort into renewable energy sources?

• Yes, I do 67%
• No, not really 32%

Is childhood obesity a real problem?

• Yes, and it's getting bigger 50%
• No, it's not a real issue 4%
• Bad eating, no exercise hurts everyone 44%

Does the release of journalists from N. Korea signal a thaw in global relations?

• Yes, it's a good sign 29%
• No, it doesn't mean anything 70%

Should a Michigan maximum security prison house detainees from Guantanamo Bay?

• Yes, fill the facility, hire some guards 37%
• No, these people want to kill us 46%
• Is this before or after their trial? 15%

Do you think car dealerships should be open on Sundays?

• Yes, especially during these tough times 25%
• No, Sunday is a day of rest 32%
• It wouldn't make a difference 28%
• Aren't they all open on Sundays already? 12%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Cash for Clunkers successful launch 46%
• Space Shuttle returns safely 9%
• GR to Phoenix flights announced 4%
• GR picks new City Manager 5%
• Tigers get Jarrod Washburn in trade 14%
• Another story not listed here 19%

Should voters be required to approve all ordinances, or can city councils do it?

• Voters, always 69%
• City Councils 30%

Do you find the cost of flying prohibitive?

• Yes, I do 63%
• No, not really 10%
• If I have to fly, I'll spend the money 26%

Will movies filmed in Grand Rapids be a boost for the region's economy?

• Yes, they will 32%
• No, they won't 31%
• Maybe, maybe not. But it's cool 36%

If you were the NFL Commissioner, what would you do with Michael Vick?

• Re-instate him immediately 20%
• Suspend him for another half-season 6%
• Suspend him for life 37%
• Don't care about Michael Vick 35%

What will Sarah Palin do next?

• Become a talk show host 7%
• Travel the country, give speeches 25%
• Actively begin running for President 16%
• Don't know, don't care 50%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama push for health care 22%
• Walter Cronkite dies 35%
• Mark Buehrle pitches perfect game 14%
• Lorinda Swain granted new trial 2%
• Cash for Clunkers begins 10%
• Another story not listed here 14%

What is your feeling on state offices being closed by furloughs?

• It's OK by me 43%
• It's terribly inconvenient 11%
• If it has to be, it has to be 33%
• Furloughs closed state offices? 10%

Should a concealed weapons permit be valid in a different state?

• Yes, a permit should be valid everywhere 62%
• No, a permit should be valid in 1 state 37%

Whose tweets would you rather follow?

• The Space Shuttle astronauts 16%
• Madonna 2%
• The Dalai Lama 4%
• My boss 4%
• I don't follow anyone 71%

Do you support a public option in a health care reform bill?

• Yes, I do 45%
• No, I don't 54%

What would you do if you saw a waterspout?

• Run for cover quickly 18%
• Grab a camera and start snapping away 51%
• Lay on your beach towel and take a nap 14%
• Notify Storm Team 8 7%
• What is a waterspout? 8%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Bombs explode at Jakarta hotel 7%
• Health care reforms debated in Congress 22%
• Sotomayor begins Senate confirmation 16%
• Tanker explodes on I-75 in Detroit area 31%
• Baseball All Star Game takes place 8%
• Another story not listed here 14%

Are you interested in the Cash for Clunkers program?

• You betcha 18%
• No, not now

one?

• Yes, I would 20%
• No, I wouldn't 27%
• If it's cheaper, I might 17%
• Just get cremated instead 35%

Is fixing the Hubble telescope a worthwhile NASA venture?

• Yes, absolutely 55%
• No, not at all 25%
• No NASA venture is worthwhile 18%

Do you mail as many items as you once did?

• Yes, I still do 32%
• No, not as many 67%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Swine flu scare abates 29%
• Auto companies report losing billions 21%
• Justice David Souter retires 16%
• MI student confesses to Italian killing 13%
• 'Chaos Experiment' premieres in GR 1%
• Another story not listed here 18%

Should an 89-year-old alleged Nazi death camp guard be deported to Germany?

• Yes, he should 55%
• No, he shouldn't 44%

If faced with a serious illness, would you try experimental procedures?

• Yes, I would 30%
• No, I wouldn't 7%
• If insurance covered it, I would 24%
• Depends on the procedure 37%

Do you agree with the state budget cuts announced Tuesday?

• Yes, I do 26%
• No, I don't 42%
• I didn't pay attention 31%

Has there been an overreaction to the swine flu?

• Yes, there has been. 78%
• No, there hasn't been 21%

Will you vote in Tuesday's election?

• Yes, I will 32%
• No, I won't 21%
• There's an election Tuesday? 46%
   

What was the biggest story of the week?

• The Chrysler bankruptcy 32%
• The swine flu outbreak 47%
• Justice David Souter to retire 7%
• New X-Men features local actor 2%
• Lions draft Matthew Stafford #1 4%
• Another story not listed here 6%

Will Chrysler emerge successfully from bankruptcy?

• Yes 55%
• No 44%

If Michigan had one, what should be the state's Official Rock Song?

• Kick Out The Jams -MC5 3%
• Steady As She Goes - Raconteurs 1%
• Detroit Rock City - Kiss 12%
• All Summer Long - Kid Rock 30%
• Dancing in the Street - The Vandellas 5%
• Ain't Too Proud to Beg - Temptations 9%
• - We don't need an Official Rock Song - 36%

If it were up to you, what areas would you cut in Michigan's budget?

• Education 5%
• Roads 3%
• Social services 29%
• Health services 2%
• DNR 30%
• A different area 28%

Are you worried about contracting the swine flu?

• Yes, I am 27%
• No, I'm not 72%

How would you characterize President Barack Obama's first 100 days?

• Excellent 16%
• Pretty good 21%
• OK 15%
• Mediocre 18%
• Terrible 27%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Chrysler teeters on bankruptcy 27%
• Treasury gves $2 billion more to GM 18%
• ArtPrize competition announced for GR 18%
• Lions show off uniform changes 5%
• Another story not listed 29%

Your reaction to the ArtPrize announcement is --

• This is really cool 18%
• It could be OK 15%
• I don't know enough yet 16%
• I don't care about it 50%

Have you ever Googled yourself?

• Of course 44%
• Uh, maybe 3%
• No 32%
• Sure, plus my friends, too 19%

Are you in favor of a driver's license passport?

Yes, I am 47%
No, I'm not 19%
Only if it's optional 32%

What's your reaction to the new Lions uniforms?

• They're great 16%
• They look just like the old ones 41%
• Typical Lions - can't do anything right 30%
• Next, they'll draft Alex Karras #1 12%

How far will the Red Wings go in the playoffs?

• They'll win the Stanley Cup again 47%
• Pretty far, but won't win the Cup 23%
• They'll lose in an earlier round 1%
• I really don't care 27%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama relaxes travel to Cuba 13%
• Stocks gain 6th straight week 21%
• Former Tigers pitcher Mark Fidrych dies 35%
• Acres burn near Cedar Springs 7%
• Commissioner James Vaughn jailed 2%
• Another story not listed here 18%

Will you miss John Madden on NFL broadcasts?

• Yes. He's great 39%
• Maybe a little 13%
• No, I don't think so 43%
• I'll just play his video games 3%

Would you like to see high-speed rail through the Midwest?

• Absolutely 40%
• That would be OK 26%
• Not really 18%
• No 14%

Is the economy getting better?

• Yes, it is 7%
• Feels like it a little 28%
• Not yet 36%
• Not at all 27%

Have you filed your taxes yet?

• Yes, I have 79%
• No, I haven't 20%

How would you describe your charitable donations?

• As high as ever 27%
• Dropped off a little 29%
• Stopped giving 15%
• Didn't give much before 12%
• Rarely, if ever, donated before 15%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Pirates seize captain of US vessel 47%
• Tornados hit Arkansas, Tennessee 10%
• LA Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart killed 16%
• Teen calls police, confesses to murder 2%
• MSU falls to UNC in NCAA title game 18%
• Another story not listed here 5%

Should issue-oriented organizations be allowed in general interest parades?

• Yes, they should be allowed 44%
• No, they should not be allowed 55%

Have you ever thought of donating your hair for cancer patients?

• Yes, I've thought about it 56%
• No, I haven't thought about it 43%

When you buy fruits and vegetables, do you check where it's

grown?

• Yes, I always do 23%
• Sometimes I do 29%
• Rarely 20%
• Never. 26%

Which of these teams has the best chance to be in the playoffs?

• Detroit Tigers 29%
• Chicago White Sox 27%
• Chicago Cubs 43%

Who will win the men's NCAA basketball title?

Michigan State University 64%
North Carolina 35%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama at the G-20 Summit 13%
• GM CEO Rick Wagoner forced out 28%
• Local MEAP scores mirror state gains 1%
• Medical marijuana law to take effect 9%
• MSU makes Final Four 40%
• Another story not listed here 6%

What are your plans for Spring Break?

• Getting out of River City 9%
• It's a staycation, and that's OK 23%
• I'll go somewhere for the weekend 5%
• I have no spring break 61%

Will Chrysler survive?

Yes, it will 44%
No, it won't 55%

Is your computer protected with an anti-virus program?

• Yes, it is 56%
• No, it's not 10%
• I think so 10%
• It gets automatically updated 22%

Will you try the new and massive Fifth Third Burger?

• Yes, I can't wait to sink my teeth in 14%
• No, I'm watching my weight 30%
• Nothing beats my backyard grill 36%
• No thanks, I'll stick with McDonald's 18%
  
  
• Do you think Matt Giraud could go all the way on 'American Idol?'
• Yes, he totally has the talent 24%
• No, the field of talent is too strong 16%
• He'll succeed with or without 'Idol' 26%
• Who is Matt Giraud? 32%
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• Did you watch President Obama's latest prime-time address?
• Yes, with great interest 25%
• No, I can't stand the negative news 38%
• Another prime-time speech? 35%
   
• Do you have health insurance?
• Yes, I do 49%
• No, I don't 22%
• I do, but I know people who don't 28%
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• Are you surprised by the cutbacks announced by the Grand Rapids Press?
• Yes, I am surprised 6%
• No, I'm not surprised 57%
• I'm afraid there will be more 36%
• Are you spending your entertainment dollars on different things?
• Yes, I am 25%
• No, not really 24%
• I don't have any entertainment dollars 50%
• What was the biggest story of the week?
• President Obama on Tonight Show 11%
• Actress Natasha Richardson dies 37%
• Series on Who is Hiring 7%
• Teen sexually assaults girl, no jail 12%
• NCAA March Madness begins 19%
• Another story not listed here 11%
• Which team will go farther in the NCAA basketball tournament?
• University of Michigan 30%
• Michigan State University 69%
• What do you think of this year's Rothbury lineup?
• It's excellent 8%
• It's pretty cool 12%
• It's OK 10%
• It's awful 14%
• Don't care 54%
• Will General Motors file for bankruptcy?
• Yes, they will 55%
• No, they won't 44%
• If you got free tickets to see Jay Leno, would you --
• keep them and use them? 54%
• sell them to someone? 45%
• When was the last time you looked for a job?
• Today 20%
• Last week 10%
• Last month 5%
• Last year 13%
• A few years 49%
• What was the biggest story of the week?
• Dow Jones up 4 straight days 31%
• President Obama lifts stem cell ban 14%
• GVSU student shot by police 35%
• River House sues potential tenants 3%
• Defibrillator saves WOOD director's life 6%
• Another story not listed here 7%
• Is a 3-year prison term appropriate for the man who threw shoes at Pres. Bush?
• Yes, that's appropriate 26%
• No, it's too much 27%
• No, it's not harsh enough 16%
• He should not have gotten prison time 28%
• Should the state pay girls not to get pregnant?
• Yes. Money well spent. 18%
• No. Are you goofy? 69%
• This is a Gingrich idea? Wow! 11%
• Do you find yourself paying attention to what the Dow Jones does?
• Yes, more than ever 46%
• No, not really 31%
• I do, though I don't know what it means 15%
• Who's Dow Jones? 6%
• Have you ever thought about getting a concealed weapon permit?
• Yes, I did, and got one 27%
• Yes, I did, and decided not to 25%
• No, I never have 29%
• No one should have concealed weapons 17%
• Is Daylight Saving Time effective?
• Yes. Energy savings and later fun 24%
• No. It's artificial and doesn't work 28%
• Effective? Don't know. Fun? Yes 20%
• I never understood the concept, really 26%
• What was the biggest news story of the week?
• The stock market 21%
• The job market 26%
• NFL players lost at sea 27%
• Commissioner Vaughn convicted of assault 3%
• GRs Molly Malaney chosen by The Bachelor 14%
• Another story not listed here 6%
• If your company was in trouble, which option would you prefer?
• Layoffs across the board 12%
• 4-day work week, cut in pay 65%
• Layoffs by department 10%
• No layoffs, lose benefits 10%
• Do you pay any attention to the monthly unemployment numbers?
• Yes, I do 45%
• Not really. I know they're not good 37%
• If I'm unemployed, it's a 100% rate 9%
• Doesn't matter. Gotta keep looking 8%
• Are you holding off buying a car because of the industry