What was the biggest story of the week?
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Here are the results of your votes on our woodtv.com poll questions. These are not scientific results by any means, but worthy of your

Are fireworks overrated?

  • Yes, way overrated 23%
  • Kind of...they're OK sometimes 28%
  • No, I love fireworks 48%

Have you thought about foreclosing on your house?

  • Yes, I have 19%
  • No, I haven't 45%
  • I'm OK for now 18%
  • I don't own a home 17%

Is there too much coverage of Michael Jackson's death?

  • Definitely 65%
  • No, there's not enough 6%
  • It was OK 21%
  • Michael Jackson died? 6%

With US troops now out of Iraqi cities, will violence decrease in Iraq?

  • Yes, it will 9%
  • No, it won't 46%
  • Over time, I think so 23%
  • The US should pull out all troops now 15%
  • I'd kind of forgotten about Iraq 4%

Baseball is America's favorite pastime. Do you spend any time at the ballpark?

  • I disagree with the above statement 35%
  • Must make it to Comerica once annually 17%
  • I prefer the home team at 5/3rd Ballpark 15%
  • I head to the Windy City for my baseball 5%
  • Best view is from my easy chair at home 26%

What was the biggest story of the week?

  • Health care reform push begins 8%
  • SC Gov admits Argentinian affair 3%
  • Michael Jackson dies 51%
  • Farrah Fawcett dies 9%
  • Flooding, stranded cars at B93 Bash 19%
  • Another story not listed here 6%

Which of these celebrities had the greatest social impact?

  • Ed McMahon 22%
  • Farrah Fawcett 22%
  • Michael Jackson 54%

Would you rather the temperature be -10 or 95?

  • -10 36%
  • 95 63%

Should statistics alone determine an athlete's Hall of Fame credentials?

  • Yes. It's all about performance 26%
  • No. There's more to being a Hall of Fame 73%

Do you support the tough new anti-smoking law President Obama signed?

  • Yes, I do 41%
  • No, I don't 35%
  • I don't know enough about it 23%

Now that Summer is officially here, what are your fun plans?

  • A scheduled vacation 21%
  • Weekends at the beach 11%
  • A day off here and there 36%
  • Fun plans? Ha! 30%

What was the biggest story of the week?

  • The Iranian election protests 43%
  • 'Cash for clunkers' passes 5%
  • Push for health care changes begins 10%
  • Storms hit the Midwest 31%
  • Another story not listed here 9%

Would you consider dropping pay TV services to watch it on the web?

  • You bet I would 41%
  • No, I like what I've got 49%
  • I already have 9%

Have you ever gone snowboarding?

  • Yes, I have 22%
  • No, I haven't 65%
  • Well, I've been to the Smithsonian 12%

Was Watergate (June 17, 1972) our biggest constitutional crisis?

  • Yes, it was 18%
  • No, it wasn't 43%
  • It wasn't even a crisis 30%
  • What's Watergate? 7%

Are drugs for ADHD overprescribed and overused?

  • Generally, yes they are 48%
  • Generally, no they're not 9%
  • Maybe, but they're effective 18%
  • These drugs are bad for kids. Period. 24%

Should the new GM start with a new name?

  • Yes, the name is tarnished by bankruptcy 9%
  • No, too much tradition is attached 37%
  • It's something that should be considered 10%
  • They should concentrate on the product 42%

What was the biggest story of the week?

  • Shooting at the Holocaust Museum in DC 36%
  • W Mich ties to Holocaust Museum shooting 2%
  • VP Joe Biden in Kalamazoo 1%
  • Switch to DTV complete 13%
  • The Stanley Cup Finals  35%
  • Another story not listed here 10%

Who will win the Stanley Cup Friday night?

  • The Red Wings 84%
  • The Penguins 15%

Should insurance be required to cover better care for autistic children?

  • Yes, insurance should cover it 36%
  • No, there's no need for this 19%
  • Insurance should cover most disorders 44%

Should cities with tight budgets spend short-term money for long-term savings?

  • Yes, that's a forward thinking plan 24%
  • Not if it means cutting services 17%
  • I think it's a case-by-case basis 58%

Will the Supreme Court allow the sale of Chrysler to Fiat?

  • Yes, they will 46%
  • No, they won't 13%
  • I have no idea 26%
  • I'm not following this story 13%

Are you ready for the switch to DTV?

  • Yes, I was ready in February 76%
  • No, what do I need to know? 7%
  • DT what? 8%
  • I don't watch TV....ever 7%

What was the biggest story of the week?

  • President Obama's speech in Cairo 10%
  • General Motors files for bankruptcy 60%
  • Chrysler-Fiat deal moves closer 0%
  • Stanley Cup Finals begin 21%
  • Another story not listed here 6%

Will you head downtown this weekend for Festival of the Arts?

  • Of course, I do every year 15%
  • No, it's not my cup of tea 32%
  • I'll be at the KIA Art Fair in K'zoo 1%
  • I prefer a quiet weekend at home 23%
  • I have other plans not listed here 27%

Do you shop multiple stores to get lower prices on certain items?
 

  • Yes, I do 55%
  • No, I don't 34%
  • I didn't before, but I do now 10%
     

Are horse-drawn carriage rides cruel to horses?

  • Yes, they are 12%
  • No, they're not 87%

Are you worried about the services cities will cut due to budget shortfalls?

  • Yes,
    • I am 34%
    • No, not really 35%
    • Haven't thought about it, honestly 29%

    Do short skirts signal a better economy?

    • Yes. Hemlines up, mood up 26%
    • No. That's malarkey 43%
    • This theory pushed by fashionistas 30%

    Will GM's bankruptcy affect your daily life?

    • Yes, it affects all of us in Michigan 59%
    • No, I have no ties to GM 37%
    • GM declaring bankruptcy? Since when? 3%

    What was the biggest story of the week?

    • Sonia Sotomayor nominated for Supreme Ct 19%
    • GM negotiates with UAW, bondholders 12%
    • Troy Brake convicted of murdering 4 30%
    • Red Wings make Stanley Cup Finals 29%
    • Another story not listed here 7%

    Which is the bigger radio gamble --

    • - putting sports on the FM 19%
    • - having an online only radio station 80%

    Do you expect your town to lay off police, fire and city workers?

    • Yes, I do 48%
    • No, I don't 51%

    Would you apply for a marriage license online?

    • You bet I would 43%
    • No, I don't think so 32%
    • Can I get married online, too? 23%

    Should the state mandate medical care for minors in parental custody?

    • Yes 41%
    • No 58%

    Which news event will more likely happen this week?

    • General Motors will file for bankruptcy 22%
    • A Supreme Court nominee will be named 23%
    • Both 35%
    • Neither 18%

    Do we sufficiently honor those who've served our country in the military?

    • Yes, we do 16%
    • No, we don't 48%
    • Sometimes, but not always 35%

    What was the biggest story of the week?

    • President Obama signs credit card bill 15%
    • FBI, NYPD foil terror plot 25%
    • Kris Allen wins American Idol 21%
    • Michael Vick released from fed prison 3%
    • Troy Brake murder trial begins 18%
    • Another story not listed here 15%

    Should Michael Vick be allowed to play again in the NFL?

    • Yes. He paid his debt to society 33%
    • No, he should not be allowed 37%
    • Other athletes return after legal issues 18%
    • Who's Michael Vick? 11%

    Do you remember who last year's American Idol winner was?

    • Yes, I do 39%
    • No, I don't 45%
    • Sure, it's, ah, hang on a second... 15%

    Are you concerned about the rise in gas prices?

    • Yes, I am 51%
    • A little 20%
    • No, not really 12%
    • It's still better than last year 15%

    Should new homes be required to have fire sprinklers installed?

    • Yes, they should be required 39%
    • No, they should not be required 60%

    What are your plans for Memorial Day?

    • Getting out of town 22%
    • Get togethers near home 29%
    • Working 14%
    • No plans yet 33%

    What was the biggest story of the week?

    • Chrysler, GM fire dealerships 41%
    • Shuttle launches to fix Hubble 5%
    • Pelosi says CIA misled her 12%
    • I-94 bridge shifts, closes for days 9%
    • Red Wings win Game 7, move on 26%
    • Another story not listed here 4%

    Should school districts have the ability to set up charter schools?

    • Yes, they should 49%
    • No, they shouldn't 50%

    Would you buy an ultra-cheap house to fix it up and sell it?

    • Yes, I would 34%
    • No, I wouldn't 29%
    • I can't afford the ultra-cheap house 35%

    Would you consider a biodegradable coffin for you or a loved 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%
    •  
    • 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%
    •  
    • 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 uncertainty?
    • Yes, I am 15%
    • No, I'm not 12%
    • I'm not buying because can't afford one 36%
    • I don't need one now 36%
    • Are you planning a Spring Break vacation this year?
    • Yes, I am 24%
    • No, I'm not 67%
    • Maybe 8%
    • When was the last time you listened to Paul Harvey?
    • Within the last month 23%
    • Within the last year 26%
    • More than a year 20%
    • I rarely listened 18%
    • Who's Paul Harvey? 11%
    • What was the biggest story of the week?
    • President Obama's address to Congress 13%
    • President Obama's Iraq withdrawal plan 10%
    • Stocks fall, job losses mount 21%
    • WOOD Radio's Rick Beckett dies 41%
    • Student-made prosthetic wins nat'l prize 6%
    • Another story not listed here 5%
    • Do you split meals when you're dining out?
    • Yes, I do 25%
    • No, I don't 48%
    • I never used to, but sometimes 23%
    • I always have 3%
    • When will the economy begin to turn around?
    • In May 8%
    • In September 15%
    • In 2010 33%
    • After 2010 42%
    • Can Michigan become a movie-making destination?
    • Yes, it can 28%
    • It can, but it won't 28%
    • To a certain degree, yes 24%
    • Depends on the movie and the budget 18%
    • Have rising tuition costs altered your college plans?
    • Yes. It's becoming unaffordable 46%
    • Not yet, but I'm looking closely 14%
    • No. College is still in the plan 15%
    • I'm looking at less expensive colleges 23%
    • Of these 'affordable' cities, where would you like to live?
    • Indianapolis (#1) 15%
    • Detroit (#4) 2%
    • Grand Rapids (#5) 34%
    • Cleveland (#9) 2%
    • None of them 44%
    • What was the biggest story of the week?
    • President Obama signs stimulus bill 31%
    • President Obama's foreclosure plan 6%
    • Continued job losses in area 32%
    • Teen hit by train, dies 12%
    • Spring Training begins 8%
    • Another story not listed here 8%
    • Which film will win the Oscar for Best Picture?
    • The Curious Case
    • of Benjamin Button 29%
    • Frost/Nixon 11%
    • Milk 9%
    • The Reader 8%
    • Slumdog Millionaire 40%
    • Done with winter yet?
    • You betcha 63%
    • No, I like it 15%
    • Just about done with it 21%
    • Should GM and Chrysler get more bailout money?
    • Yes, both should 26%
    • GM yes, Chrysler no 11%
    • Chrysler yes, GM no 5%
    • No to both 56%
    • Have you gotten rid of your credit cards?
    • Yes, I have 29%
    • No. Are you nuts? 22%
    • I've gotten rid of most of them 28%
    • I should. I'd love to pay down my debt 18%
    • Reports indicate GM may propose bankruptcy. Your thoughts?
    • It's the end of Michigan as we know it 16%
    • It's overdue 15%
    • It was bound to happen 19%
    • It's a disaster from bad management 27%
    • I don't think they'll go out of business 20%
    • What was the biggest story of the week?
    • Stimulus bill passes House, Senate 30%
    • Judd Gregg withdraws as Commerce Sec 4%
    • Plane crash in Buffalo 39%
    • Gov. Granholm proposes painful budget 5%
    • GR Press sportswriter busted for pot 12%
    • Another story not listed here 8%
    • Should marijuana be legalized?
    • Yes, it should 37%
    • No, it shouldn't 39%
    • Decriminalized, at least 23%
    • Are you in favor of the stimulus bill that will be on President Obama's desk?
    • Yes. Let's get going 33%
    • No. Way too much money 43%
    • If it helps get me a job, I'm all for it 12%
    • I haven't paid attention 10%
    • What's your reaction to the latest MLB steroids revelations?
    • I'm disappointed in the players 22%
    • It makes no difference 4%
    • Steroids?They still have to hit the ball 9%
    • They should all be tossed out 30%
    • Don't care. Really, really don't care 33%
    • Do you think Pete Hoekstra's Twitters from Iraq were a security breach?
    • Yes, if he was told not to 51%
    • No, it's not that big a deal 32%
    • Well, the itinerary was kept under wraps 8%
    • I just like that he Twitters 7%
    • What was the biggest story of the week?
    • Negotiations on stimulus package 26%
    • More job losses around the country 35%
    • DTV switch may be delayed 6%
    • Steelers win the Super Bowl 16%
    • Jessica Simpson's GR performance 9%
    • Another story not listed here 5%
    • Are you worried about the peanut-related salmonella?
    • Yes, I am 19%
    • No, not really 44%
    • It's not that big a deal 9%
    • I'm sure there's a lot more than we know 25%
    • Which has the best chance of re-igniting Michigan?
    • Solar and wind power production 17%
    • Clean coal technology 3%
    • The movie industry 3%
    • New auto battery technology 10%
    • All of the above 34%
    • None of the above 30%
    • Do you think differently of Michael Phelps since the pot-smoking photo came out?
    • Yes. I'm disappointed in him 34%
    • Yes. I think he's cooler now 9%
    • No. I don't care 34%
    • Couldn't care less about Michael Phelps 21%
    • If your company offered you a buyout, would you take it?
    • Yes, in a second 22%
    • No way. 13%
    • Not now, maybe another time 16%
    • It would depend on what the buyout was 47%
    • Should Michigan make a bigger effort to turn trash into energy?
    • Yes. Garbage in, energy out 37%
    • No. It's too expensive. 4%
    • If it'll bring more jobs here, yes 24%
    • I don't know why we take Canadian trash 34%
       
    • What was the biggest news story of the week?
    • Job losses all over the country 47%
    • President Obama slams Wall St. execs 15%
    • MEA sweetens retirement incentives 3%
    • FBI breaks GR bank robbing ring 4%
    • Tribe gets casino land into trust 19%
    • Another answer not listed here 9%
    • Are you in favor of language immersion programs for elementary schools?
    • Si 42%
    • No 57%
    • Would you be upset if the mail was delivered only Monday-Friday?
    • Yes, I would be upset 22%
    • No, I don't care 60%
    • Doesn't matter It's all junk mail anyway 17%
       
    • Are you in favor of the proposed Bus Rapid Transit line?
    • Yes, I am. Mass transit is the way 29%
    • No, I'm not. No more millages 36%
    • I don't know enough about it 33%
    • Should fuel emissions standards be higher than they are now?
    • Yes, they should be higher 33%
    • No, they're fine where they are 34%
    • They're too high now 18%
    • Change cars and limit the fuel used 13%
    • Should the state ease parole for inmates to reduce a budget deficit?
    • Yes, on an individual basis 39%
    • No, prisoners should stay in 60%
       
    • What was the biggest story of the week?
    • Barack Obama inaugurated President 64%
    • President Obama orders Gitmo closed 6%
    • Caroline Kennedy bows out of US Senate 3%
    • Supreme Court clears Gun Lake casino 9%
    • Oscar nominations announced 2%
    • Another story not listed here 12%
    • What movie should earn the Oscar for Best Picture?
    • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 35%
    • Frost/Nixon 16%
    • Milk 11%
    • The Reader 7%
    • Slumdog Millionaire 28%
    • Would you like to be a tourist on the International Space Station?
    • Beam me up, Scotty 31%
    • Space travel's not my thing 17%
    • I'd rather be in the Virgin Islands
    • 41%
    • Can my airline here just land on time? 9%
    • What was your primary source for Inauguration information?
    • Television 55%
    • The Web 31%
    • Radio 9%
    • Newspapers 3%
    • What is your hope for the next four years?
    • A safer world 9%
    • A cleaner environment 2%
    • A stronger economy 63%
    • Increased global cooperation 6%
    • Something other than what's listed 18%
    • Which president was inaugurated in two different centuries?
    • George Washington 10%
    • Grover Cleveland 24%
    • William McKinley 23%
    • George W. Bush 41%
    • William McKinley was inaugurated in 1897 and 1901.
    • What was the biggest story of the week?
    • President Bush's farewell address 12%
    • Continued violence in Gaza 6%
    • Lions hire new coach 11%
    • Bitter cold temps and wind chills 49%
    • Another story not listed here 20%
    • Where was George Washington first inaugurated?
    • Philadelphia 55%
    • New York 23%
    • Boston 15%
    • Washington 5%
    • George Washington was inaugurated in New York in 1789
    • Which president was the first to ride in a car at his inauguration?
    • Woodrow Wilson 36%
    • Warren G. Harding 19%
    • Calvin Coolidge 21%
    • Herbert Hoover 22%
    • Warren G. Harding was the first president to ride in a car at his inauguration.
    • When was the last time a president was inaugurated on March 4?
    • 1873 21%
    • 1901 24%
    • 1933 32%
    • 1953 20%
    • FDR was the last president to be inaugurated on March 4 in 1933.
    • Which president delivered the longest inaugural address?
    • Millard Fillmore 19%
    • William Henry Harrison 28%
    • Woodrow Wilson 27%
    • Dwight Eisenhower 24%
    • William Henry Harrison delivered a 2-hour address in the rain, caught pneumonia and died 31 days later.
    • In what year was Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural?
    • 1841 13%
    • 1851 18%
    • 1861 57%
    • 1871 11%
    • Abraham Lincoln was first inaugurated in 1861.
    • What was the biggest story of the week?
    • Continued violence in Gaza 25%
    • Roland Burris not seated in US Senate 8%
    • Florida wins BCS title over Oklahoma 7%
    • Michigan unemployment hits 9.6% 50%
    • Another story not listed here 8%
    • Should the BCS be revamped to determine a true college football champion?
    • Yes. The current system is a joke 56%
    • No, I like the way it's set up now 5%
    • I just don't care about it 38%
       
    • Do you approve of the proposed plan to spend money on infrastructure projects?
    • Yes, I do. Let's get going. 32%
    • No, I don't. We don't have the money 27%
    • If it'll bring jobs here, OK 32%
    • Gotta spend money to make money 7%
    • With which statement do you agree?
    • Israel is right to pound Hamas in Gaza 48%
    • Israel's actions are disproportionate 6%
    • The Palestinians should have a homeland 8%
    • They need to negotiate a lasting peace 37%
    • Would you like to see another Rothbury Music Festival in 2009?
    • You bet! It was great! 17%
    • No, I'd rather it not come back 46%
    • Yeah - I might even go this year 35%
    • Should high school students be allowed to take high school courses online?
    • Yes, they should 20%
    • No, they shouldn't 42%
    • Yes, but they still must go to a school 37%
    • What was the biggest story of the week?
    • Israel pounds Hamas in Gaza 40%
    • New Year's ball drops in downtown GR 15%
    • State troopers kill gunman at adult club 17%
    • Red Wings, Blackhawks play outside 13%
    • Wall-to-wall college football bowl games 3%
    • Another story not listed here 8%
    • Why is Diane Hathaway in the news?
    • She's a New York senate candidate 10%
    • She wrote 'Marley & Me' 11%
    • She's a Michigan Supreme Court justice 54%
    • She designed the GR New Years ball 24%
    • How do you pronounce this new year?
    • Two thousand nine 93%
    • Twenty-oh-nine 6%
    • What are your New Year's Eve plans?
    • Partying all night 8%
    • Getting with some friends 23%
    • Staying close to home 31%
    • I'll be asleep by midnight 36%
    • When will the Detroit Lions make the playoffs?
    • Next year 9%
    • 2010 7%
    • 2011 11%
    • 2012 13%
    • 2013 or later 58%
    • What word would you use to describe 2008?
    • Good 8%
    • Bad 16%
    • Tough 42%
    • Historic 19%
    • Memorable 13%
    • What was the biggest news story of the week?
    • Christmas and Hanukkah 7%
    • Santa-suited man kills 10 34%
    • Snow snow snow snow snow 48%
    • End of the Year lists released 0%
    • College bowl games really get underway 1%
    • Another story not listed here 8%
    • Would you rather spend the holidays with friends or family?
    • Family 41%
    • Friends 10%
    • Both 35%
    • Neither 12%
    • Do you believe in Santa Claus?
    • Yes, I do 27%
    • No, I don't 25%
    • Santa Claus is in all of us 47%
    • Have you ever ridden a passenger train?
    • Yes, I love it 43%
    • Yes, I hate it 11%
    • No, but I'd like to 30%
    • I have no interest 14%
    • Are you travelling for the holidays?
    • Yes, I am 26%
    • No, I'm staying put 62%
    • Depends on the weather 10%
    • What was the biggest story of the week?
    • Shoes thrown at President Bush 24%
    • President Bush gives Big 3 car loans 34%
    • Mark Felt, 'Deep Throat,' dies 1%
    • First DTV test aired 1%
    • Snow wallops the entire Midwest 31%
    • Another story not listed here 5%
    • Should the Iraqi shoe thrower be granted the pardon he requested?
    • Yes, he should 38%
    • No way 61%
    • Are you ready for the switch to Digital TV?
    • Yes, I am 73%
    • No, not yet 18%
    • I thought so until I saw the test 7%
    • Should diversion programs be used for MIP offenses?
    • Yes, they should 33%
    • No, they shouldn't 23%
    • Maybe not always, but generally yes 27%
    • Sometimes, but generally no 15%
    • Will you miss the Arena Football League?
    • Yes, I will. Arena games are fun 28%
    • No, I just don't care 71%
    • Should Michgan ban smoking in restaurants, bars, etc?
    • Yes, they should 51%
    • No, they shouldn't 40%
    • I thought it was already a law 8%
    • What was the biggest news story of the week?
    • Auto bailout dies in Senate 40%
    • Gov. Blagojevich arrested for corruption 43%
    • Woman charged in Angel Tree thefts 4%
    • LAVs Kevin Matthews has MS 6%
    • Another story not listed here 5%
    • Frank Sinatra was born Dec. 12, 1915. What was his nickname?
    • Frank 1%
    • Mr. Vegas 4%
    • Ol' Blue Eyes 89%
    • Who is Frank Sinatra? 4%
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    • Should Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich resign after his arrest for corruption?
    • Yes, he should 83%
    • No. Innocent till proven guilty 16%
    • What do you think of Jay Leno coming to NBC primetime?
    • I think it's great he'll be on at 10pm 33%
    • It's OK, I guess 22%
    • I don't like the idea 6%
    • I'm not a Jay Leno fan 37%
    • Should a 'car czar' be part of any auto bailout loans?
    • Yes, there should be an overseer 57%
    • No. Czars went out with Peter the Great 42%
    • Can the Lions go 0-16?
    • Yes, they can 58%
    • No, they'll somehow win a game 10%
    • They're so bad, they'll mess this up too 31%
    • What was the biggest news story of the week?
    • The Big 3 go back to Capitol Hill 26%
    • Hillary Clinton picked for Sec of State 8%
    • Job losses locally and nationally 34%
    • Winter weather smacks West Michigan 15%
    • Chris Chelios plays with the Griffins 8%
    • Another story not listed here 7%
    • Who's the Prime Minister of Canada?
    • Steven Frasier 28%
    • Steven Harper 41%
    • Steven Tyler 5%
    • Stephen Colbert 25%
    • Do you read newspapers as much as you once did?
    • Yes, I still like newspapers every day 30%
    • No, I don't read them as much 26%
    • I was never a newspaper fan 9%
    • I get most of my news online 33%
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    • What would you like to see on the site of the downtown Davenport U campus?
    • Another continuing education facility 43%
    • Residences 28%
    • Mixed retail 27%
    • Britney Spears is the top 2008 Yahoo search. Did you search for her this year?
    • * Absolutely 10%
    • * No way 76%
    • * Maybe 5%
    • * Of course not. Well, OK, yeah, I did 7%
    • The NFL will test market a game in 3D. Would you like TV sports to be in 3D?
    • * Yes, I would 20%
    • * No, I don't think so 34%
    • * Only if it's really good 3D 21%
    • * Would I have to wear those glasses? 23%
    • What was the biggest news story of the week?
    • * Barack Obama names his economic team 6%
    • * Terrorist attacks in Mumbai 60%
    • * Thanksgiving kicks off the holidays 4%
    • * Convicted murderer escapes from Mecosta 12%
    • * High school state football championships 12%
    • * Another story not listed here 4%
    • Did the Mumbai attacks shake your sense of security?
    • * Yes, they did 16%
    • * No, they didn't 36%
    • * I didn't feel secure to begin with 21%
    • * We're used to the potential of terror 26%
    • When did Thanksgiving officially become the 4th Thursday of November?
    • * 1863 21%
    • * 1912 27%
    • * 1941 35% (Congress enacted the law in 1941)
    • * 1967 15%
    • Are you looking forward to the holidays?
    • * You betcha! 34%
    • * No, not really 21%
    • * Kind of, I guess 27%
    • * Bah, humbug 16%
    • Should Barack Obama and George W. Bush work together on an economic plan?
    • * Yes, they should to ease the transition 54%
    • * No, only one president at a time 38%
    • * Maybe a public appearance for cameras 6%
    • Will you modify your approach to holiday shopping this year?
    • * Yes, I will scale back 53%
    • * No, I'll do what I always do 19%
    • * Modified? I've eliminated it 22%
    • * Coupons are my new best buddy 4%
    • What was the biggest news story of the week?
    • * The continued economic slump 20%
    • * The Big 3 begging for money from Congress 49%
    • * Hillary possible Secretary of State 10%
    • * GRPS sees uptick in homeless students 2%
    • * GVSU students die from grill fumes 9%
    • * Another story not listed here 8%
    • People Magazine named Hugh Jackman the Sexiest Man Alive. Do you agree?
    • * Yeah, baby 24%
    • * No. Are you kidding? 24%
    • * Who is Hugh Jackman? 50%
    • Will you be travelling for the Thanksgiving weekend?
    • * Yes, I will 26%
    • * No, I won't
    • 48%
    • * Out-of-town family is coming here 8%
    • * We're planning a quiet family day 16%
    • Would you like to study abroad?
    • * Yes, I would 26%
    • * No, not really 40%
    • * I did when I was in college 10%
    • * Sure, if it'll get me out of Michigan 22%
    • Would you be more likely to donate to charity if you could use a debit card?
    • * Yes, probably 9%
    • * No, I don't think so 46%
    • * Cash or debit, money's tight right now 44%
    • What was the biggest news story of the week?
    • * The continuing economic slump 25%
    • * Automakers plea for federal money 23%
    • * Hillary Clinton possible Sec of State 11%
    • * Studio 28 closing 31%
    • * Another story not listed here 8%
    • How much snow will fall in W. Michigan this winter?
    • * Less than 50 inches 7%
    • * 51-75 inches 16%
    • * 76-100 inches 43%
    • * 101 inches plus 32%
    • Should Congress give more money to the Big 3?
    • * Yes, they should 45%
    • * No, they shouldn't 55%
    • Gas is now around $2 per gallon. What will it cost by Jan. 1?
    • * $2 - $2.99 57%
    • * $3 - $3.99 28%
    • * $4 plus 14%
    • Should Michigan replace the current gas tax with a tax on the wholesale price?
    • * Yes they should 19%
    • * No, they shouldn't 36%
    • * There must be other ideas 44%
    • Will the Lions, now 0-9 for the year, win a game this season?
    • * Yes, they will 21%
    • * No, they won't 27%
    • * I hope not 19%
    • * I gave up on the Lions a long time ago 31%
    • What's your reaction to the election results, both nationally and locally?
    • * Alright! 21.2%
    • * Eh...whatever 44.4%
    • * I'm just glad the election is over 34.4%
    • Did you contribute any money to any candidate during this political season?
    • * Yes, I did 12.0%
    • * No, I didn't 86.0%
    • * No, but I volunteered my time 2.0%
    • Do you like the increased ability to vote before Election Day?
    • * Yes, I do 38.2%
    • * No, I don't 61.8%
    • What was the biggest story of the week?
    • * Economic uncertainty continues 34.7%
    • * Last full week of the campaign season 27.9%
    • * Philadelphia Phillies win the World Series 12.2%
    • * Tim Dawson murder trial continues 5.4%
    • * Zombies march, collect food in Grand Rapids 10.9%
    • * Another story not listed here 8.8%
    • What's your response to Exxon Mobil earning $15 billion profit in the 3rd quarter?
    • * Good for them 46.6%
    • * Wow! That's a lot of money 6.0%
    • * I better not see any gas price hikes 38.3%
    • * Drill, baby, drill my wallet 9.1%
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