Should Gov. Rounds allow lawmakers to cut $43 million from his budget?
Date: 03-05-2010 - 03-12-2010
| Yes |  |
163 Votes(53%) |
| No | |
96 Votes(31%) |
| I'm not sure | |
51 Votes(16%) |
Should the state cut funding to South Dakota Public Broadcasting?
Date: 03-03-2010 - 03-10-2010
| Yes, times are tough. | |
133 Votes(39%) |
| Are you kidding? No. | |
204 Votes(61%) |
Do you think the state should regulate the sale of cosmetic contact lenses?
Date: 03-02-2010 - 03-09-2010
| Yes | |
61 Votes(22%) |
| No | |
177 Votes(63%) |
| I'm not sure | |
45 Votes(16%) |
What's your favorite sign of Spring?
Date: 03-01-2010 - 03-08-2010
| Zesto opening | |
134 Votes(38%) |
| Geese leaving Pierre | |
26 Votes(7%) |
| Snow disappearing | |
167 Votes(47%) |
| Pitchers and catchers reporting | |
29 Votes(8%) |
Are you going to tonight’s celebration for the 100th anniversary of the Capitol?
Date: 02-28-2010 - 03-07-2010
| Of course! | |
15 Votes(6%) |
| Probably not | |
230 Votes(88%) |
| I'm not sure | |
17 Votes(6%) |
Do you remember cruising Euclid Ave. in Pierre?
Date: 02-26-2010 - 03-05-2010
| You bet! | |
240 Votes(70%) |
| Nope | |
102 Votes(30%) |
What should Congress do about health care reform?
Date: 02-25-2010 - 03-04-2010
| Keep working at it | |
110 Votes(36%) |
| Start over | |
122 Votes(40%) |
| Give up | |
76 Votes(25%) |
Are you concerned about the Missouri River flooding this spring?
Date: 02-23-2010 - 03-02-2010
| Yes | |
89 Votes(29%) |
| A little | |
87 Votes(29%) |
| Not at all | |
126 Votes(42%) |
Are you noticing an increase in the number of potholes on city streets?
Date: 02-22-2010 - 03-01-2010
| Yes! | |
217 Votes(83%) |
| Not really | |
46 Votes(17%) |
Do you think Tiger Woods will play The Masters this year?
Date: 02-22-2010 - 03-01-2010
| Yeah | |
96 Votes(27%) |
| Nope | |
52 Votes(15%) |
| Don't care | |
209 Votes(59%) |
Do you agree with the Senate’s decision that the SD Investment Council should not own stock in companies that do business in Iran?
Date: 02-19-2010 - 02-26-2010
| I agree with it | |
262 Votes(79%) |
| I disagree with it | |
28 Votes(8%) |
| I'm not sure | |
42 Votes(13%) |
Do you ever text while driving?
Date: 02-18-2010 - 02-25-2010
| Yeah, a lot | |
16 Votes(5%) |
| Sometimes | |
77 Votes(23%) |
| Never | |
247 Votes(73%) |
What did you give your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day?
Date: 02-16-2010 - 02-23-2010
| Flowers | |
34 Votes(13%) |
| Card | |
37 Votes(14%) |
| Candy | |
29 Votes(11%) |
| An evening out | |
45 Votes(17%) |
| Nothing this year | |
123 Votes(46%) |
Do you plan to buy daffodils from the American Cancer Society this year?
Date: 02-16-2010 - 02-23-2010
| You bet | |
55 Votes(23%) |
| Probably not | |
138 Votes(57%) |
| Maybe | |
50 Votes(21%) |
Are you watching the 2010 Winter Olympics?
Date: 02-15-2010 - 02-21-2010
| Of course! | |
86 Votes(44%) |
| Not this year | |
54 Votes(28%) |
| Only certain sports | |
55 Votes(28%) |
Do you prefer kolaches or cannolis?
Date: 02-12-2010 - 02-18-2010
| Kolaches! | |
66 Votes(27%) |
| Cannolis, of course! | |
43 Votes(17%) |
| Neither | |
138 Votes(56%) |
Were you involved in this year’s Polar Plunge?
Date: 02-11-2010 - 02-17-2010
| I watched | |
1 Votes(1%) |
| I donated | |
11 Votes(6%) |
| I plunged | |
1 Votes(1%) |
| I was not invovled | |
168 Votes(93%) |
Did you attend an after-prom party in high school?
Date: 02-09-2010 - 02-16-2010
| Yes | |
116 Votes(40%) |
| Nope | |
127 Votes(44%) |
| I didn't attend prom | |
48 Votes(16%) |
If legal, would you shoot off fireworks on New Year’s Eve?
Date: 02-09-2010 - 02-16-2010
| Of course! | |
141 Votes(42%) |
| Probably not | |
143 Votes(43%) |
| Maybe | |
52 Votes(15%) |
What’s your favorite part about Super Bowl Sunday?
Date: 02-08-2010 - 02-15-2010
| The game | |
91 Votes(32%) |
| The food | |
52 Votes(18%) |
| The commercials | |
115 Votes(41%) |
| The camaraderie of football fans | |
25 Votes(9%) |
Would you be in favor of a cell phone ban for youth while they drive?
Date: 02-05-2010 - 02-12-2010
| Yes | |
415 Votes(87%) |
| No | |
41 Votes(9%) |
| Maybe | |
20 Votes(4%) |
How often would you use the new nonstop flights from Pierre to Minneapolis?
Date: 02-03-2010 - 02-10-2010
| Often | |
32 Votes(11%) |
| Once in a while | |
105 Votes(36%) |
| Probably wouldn't | |
155 Votes(53%) |
How often do you or your kids visit the South Dakota Discovery Center?
Date: 02-02-2010 - 02-09-2010
| Several times a month | |
3 Votes(1%) |
| Several times a year | |
14 Votes(5%) |
| Occasionally | |
134 Votes(51%) |
| Never been there | |
111 Votes(42%) |
What event are you most looking forward to in the upcoming Winter Olympics?
Date: 02-01-2010 - 02-08-2010
| Figure skating | |
101 Votes(42%) |
| Hockey | |
25 Votes(10%) |
| Curling | |
35 Votes(15%) |
| Snowboarding | |
36 Votes(15%) |
| Ski jumping | |
43 Votes(18%) |
Do you think a traffic light is needed at Fifth Street and Euclid Avenue in Pierre?
Date: 01-31-2010 - 02-07-2010
| Yes | |
168 Votes(58%) |
| Not really | |
93 Votes(32%) |
| I'm not sure | |
28 Votes(10%) |
After a month into 2010, how are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions?
Date: 01-29-2010 - 02-05-2010
| I'm on track | |
42 Votes(14%) |
| It's hit or miss | |
32 Votes(11%) |
| I gave up already | |
9 Votes(3%) |
| I never made any | |
210 Votes(72%) |
Do you plan to see Flower & Flame string quartet on Feb. 1 at Riggs Theatre?
Date: 01-27-2010 - 02-03-2010
| Yes | |
8 Votes(4%) |
| Probably not | |
210 Votes(94%) |
| I'm hoping to | |
5 Votes(2%) |
Will you be following President Obama’s State of the Union address tonight?
Date: 01-26-2010 - 02-02-2010
| Yes | |
70 Votes(20%) |
| No | |
215 Votes(63%) |
| I might tune in for a while | |
58 Votes(17%) |
Did you donate to the current Capital Area United Way fundraiser?
Date: 01-25-2010 - 02-01-2010
| Yep | |
56 Votes(23%) |
| No | |
188 Votes(77%) |
Did you watch the TV show ‘Captain 11’ as a child?
Date: 01-25-2010 - 02-01-2010
| Yes! | |
304 Votes(84%) |
| Nope | |
44 Votes(12%) |
| Captain who? | |
13 Votes(4%) |
Are you planning to see the high school one-act plays at Riggs?
Date: 01-22-2010 - 01-29-2010
| Definately | |
13 Votes(5%) |
| Probably not | |
234 Votes(90%) |
| I'm going to try to | |
13 Votes(5%) |
Would you support allowing alcohol sales on Sundays, Christmas Day and Memorial Day?
Date: 01-20-2010 - 01-27-2010
| Yes | |
159 Votes(47%) |
| No | |
149 Votes(44%) |
| Perhaps | |
33 Votes(10%) |
Do you plan to see the upcoming play, ‘All in the Timing’?
Date: 01-19-2010 - 01-26-2010
| You bet | |
17 Votes(7%) |
| Probably not | |
203 Votes(83%) |
| Maybe | |
24 Votes(10%) |
Are you planning to attend the Women’s Lifestyle Conference this weekend in Pierre?
Date: 01-18-2010 - 01-25-2010
| Yes! | |
7 Votes(3%) |
| I don't think so | |
225 Votes(96%) |
| Maybe | |
3 Votes(1%) |
How do you feel about the Vikings’ win over the Cowboys?
Date: 01-17-2010 - 01-24-2010
| Excited | |
146 Votes(64%) |
| Disappointed | |
41 Votes(18%) |
| I don't watch football | |
41 Votes(18%) |
Do you plan to donate to the Haiti recovery efforts?
Date: 01-15-2010 - 01-22-2010
| Yup | |
70 Votes(22%) |
| I don't think so | |
179 Votes(57%) |
| Maybe | |
63 Votes(20%) |
Are you following the news of the earthquake in Haiti?
Date: 01-13-2010 - 01-20-2010
| Yes, in depth | |
58 Votes(19%) |
| A little | |
150 Votes(50%) |
| Not really | |
61 Votes(20%) |
| Not at all | |
33 Votes(11%) |
Were you surprised by Mark McGwire’s admission of steroid use?
Date: 01-12-2010 - 01-19-2010
| Yes | |
23 Votes(8%) |
| Not really | |
235 Votes(78%) |
| Who's Mark McGwire? | |
43 Votes(14%) |
Did you fly into or out of the Pierre airport in 2009?
Date: 01-11-2010 - 01-18-2010
| Yes | |
62 Votes(20%) |
| No | |
251 Votes(80%) |
Should South Dakota allow people under 21 to drink alcohol?
Date: 01-10-2010 - 01-17-2010
| Yes | |
109 Votes(30%) |
| Absolutely not | |
190 Votes(53%) |
| Maybe | |
62 Votes(17%) |
What’s your favorite thing to do after a snow storm?
Date: 01-07-2010 - 01-14-2010
| Shovel out | |
37 Votes(12%) |
| Hit the grocery store | |
13 Votes(4%) |
| Stay inside and hibernate | |
239 Votes(75%) |
| Play in the fresh snow | |
29 Votes(9%) |
What do you remember most about the 1980s?
Date: 01-06-2010 - 01-13-2010
| The hair/clothes | |
91 Votes(32%) |
| The music | |
126 Votes(44%) |
| The movies | |
31 Votes(11%) |
| Nothing...I wasn't born yet | |
5 Votes(2%) |
| The politics | |
32 Votes(11%) |
Do you believe the state should allow charter schools?
Date: 01-05-2010 - 01-12-2010
| Yes | |
89 Votes(41%) |
| No | |
70 Votes(32%) |
| I'm not sure | |
59 Votes(27%) |
What’s the most important issue facing the legislature this year?
Date: 01-04-2010 - 01-11-2010
| Funding K-12 education | |
45 Votes(17%) |
| Dealing with the budget deficit | |
134 Votes(49%) |
| Funding transportation | |
12 Votes(4%) |
| Avoiding tax hikes | |
81 Votes(30%) |
Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year?
Date: 01-03-2010 - 01-10-2010
| Of course! | |
52 Votes(20%) |
| Nope | |
181 Votes(71%) |
| I might get around to it | |
21 Votes(8%) |
What was the biggest local news story of 2009?
Date: 12-30-2009 - 01-06-2010
| Christmas blizzard | |
67 Votes(18%) |
| Justice for Dually | |
136 Votes(37%) |
| Shooting of Sharon Kleinsasser | |
138 Votes(37%) |
| Opening of Casey Tibbs Center/Trail Ride | |
29 Votes(8%) |
How concerned are you about H1N1?
Date: 12-29-2009 - 01-05-2010
| A lot | |
15 Votes(5%) |
| A little | |
64 Votes(23%) |
| Not very | |
117 Votes(42%) |
| Not at all | |
82 Votes(29%) |
Did you change your Christmas plans because of the snow?
Date: 12-28-2009 - 01-04-2010
| Yes | |
166 Votes(56%) |
| Nope | |
131 Votes(44%) |
Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?
Date: 12-23-2009 - 12-30-2009
| No, and I'm disappointed | |
29 Votes(8%) |
| Yes | |
224 Votes(59%) |
| No, but I don't care | |
124 Votes(33%) |
What's your favorite Christmas movie?
Date: 12-22-2009 - 12-29-2009
| It's a Wonderful Life | |
50 Votes(18%) |
| National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | |
88 Votes(32%) |
| A Christmas Story | |
74 Votes(27%) |
| A Christmas Carol | |
19 Votes(7%) |
| Miracle on 34th Street | |
40 Votes(15%) |
Are you expecting family for the holiday?
Date: 12-21-2009 - 12-28-2009
| Yep | |
68 Votes(31%) |
| Not this year | |
93 Votes(42%) |
| Hopefully... if the roads are good | |
59 Votes(27%) |
What are your holiday travel plans?
Date: 12-20-2009 - 12-27-2009
| Staying in the Capitol City area | |
170 Votes(63%) |
| Heading out of town | |
68 Votes(25%) |
| Going out of state | |
31 Votes(12%) |
Do you agree with the Associated Press vote that Tiger Woods is the ‘athlete of the decade’?
Date: 12-17-2009 - 12-24-2009
| Yes | |
160 Votes(41%) |
| Not a chance | |
179 Votes(46%) |
| I wouldn't know | |
49 Votes(13%) |
Do you think the state should install more security measures at the Capitol?
Date: 12-16-2009 - 12-23-2009
| Yes | |
163 Votes(60%) |
| No | |
109 Votes(40%) |
Do you agree with the Stanley County School Board’s decision to give employees a 3 percent raise?
Date: 12-15-2009 - 12-22-2009
| Yes | |
193 Votes(66%) |
| No | |
67 Votes(23%) |
| I don't know | |
33 Votes(11%) |
Do you think the Stanley County School District should purchase more land?
Date: 12-15-2009 - 12-22-2009
| Yes | |
88 Votes(43%) |
| No way | |
76 Votes(37%) |
| Maybe | |
41 Votes(20%) |
Did you get to Pie Day this weekend?
Date: 12-14-2009 - 12-21-2009
| Yep | |
17 Votes(7%) |
| No | |
234 Votes(91%) |
| I was a Pie Day volunteer | |
5 Votes(2%) |
What do you think about having a vertical style driver’s license for those under 21?
Date: 12-11-2009 - 12-18-2009
| It's a good idea | |
230 Votes(64%) |
| It won't curb underage drinking | |
107 Votes(30%) |
| I'm not sure | |
21 Votes(6%) |
What’s your favorite wintertime activity?
Date: 12-09-2009 - 12-16-2009
| ice fishing | |
44 Votes(26%) |
| skiing | |
24 Votes(14%) |
| snowmobiling | |
37 Votes(22%) |
| sleding | |
64 Votes(38%) |
Did you listen to or watch Gov. Mike Rounds’ budget address yesterday?
Date: 12-08-2009 - 12-15-2009
| Yes | |
38 Votes(14%) |
| No | |
178 Votes(64%) |
| Didn't know about it | |
36 Votes(13%) |
| Tuned in for a little bit | |
25 Votes(9%) |
How do you dig out after a snowstorm?
Date: 12-07-2009 - 12-14-2009
| By snowblower | |
74 Votes(27%) |
| By shovel | |
136 Votes(49%) |
| Hire a neighbor kid | |
6 Votes(2%) |
| Wait for spring! | |
59 Votes(21%) |
Did you attend Saturday’s Tea Party rally in Pierre?
Date: 12-06-2009 - 12-13-2009
| Yes | |
10 Votes(4%) |
| No | |
214 Votes(78%) |
| Wish I could have | |
51 Votes(19%) |
Are you going to the wreath laying ceremony at the flaming fountain on Monday?
Date: 12-04-2009 - 12-11-2009
| Yes | |
19 Votes(7%) |
| Probably not | |
213 Votes(84%) |
| I'm not sure | |
22 Votes(9%) |
Do you support the President’s plan to send more troops to Afghanistan with an exit date of July 2011?
Date: 12-02-2009 - 12-09-2009
| Yes | |
94 Votes(31%) |
| No | |
134 Votes(45%) |
| Maybe | |
32 Votes(11%) |
| I'm not sure | |
41 Votes(14%) |
Are you planning to see the musical comedy revue ‘A Christmas Survival Guide’ ?
Date: 12-02-2009 - 12-09-2009
| Of course! | |
9 Votes(4%) |
| Nope | |
175 Votes(84%) |
| Maybe | |
24 Votes(12%) |
Would you consider attending Saturday’s ‘tea party’ political protest?
Date: 11-30-2009 - 12-07-2009
| Yes | |
91 Votes(32%) |
| No | |
182 Votes(63%) |
| Maybe | |
15 Votes(5%) |
What’s your favorite way to eat leftover turkey?
Date: 11-29-2009 - 12-06-2009
| Turkey sandwich | |
142 Votes(58%) |
| Turkey hotdish | |
35 Votes(14%) |
| Turkey soup | |
31 Votes(13%) |
| What leftovers? | |
36 Votes(15%) |
Do you plan to attend the Parade of Lights Friday night?
Date: 11-26-2009 - 12-03-2009
| Yup | |
46 Votes(26%) |
| Not this year | |
120 Votes(67%) |
| Maybe | |
14 Votes(8%) |
What’s your favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal?
Date: 11-25-2009 - 12-02-2009
| Turkey | |
107 Votes(37%) |
| Cranberries | |
7 Votes(2%) |
| Pumpkin pie | |
63 Votes(22%) |
| Stuffing | |
111 Votes(39%) |
Will you be out shopping on Black Friday?
Date: 11-25-2009 - 12-02-2009
| Absolutely | |
8 Votes(9%) |
| No way | |
63 Votes(73%) |
| Maybe | |
15 Votes(17%) |
Will you be at the Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony tonight?
Date: 11-24-2009 - 12-01-2009
| Of course! | |
15 Votes(6%) |
| Probably not | |
256 Votes(94%) |
Do you plan to get vaccinated at the H1N1 clinic on Tuesday?
Date: 11-23-2009 - 11-30-2009
| Yes | |
36 Votes(13%) |
| No | |
224 Votes(78%) |
| I've already gotten an H1N1 shot | |
28 Votes(10%) |
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?
Date: 11-20-2009 - 11-27-2009
| I'm almost done | |
59 Votes(18%) |
| I've gotten a few things | |
87 Votes(27%) |
| Haven't started | |
181 Votes(55%) |
Do you agree with Sen. Thune that the TARP program should end?
Date: 11-18-2009 - 11-25-2009
| Yes | |
111 Votes(56%) |
| No | |
36 Votes(18%) |
| I'm not sure | |
51 Votes(26%) |
Are you planning to read Sarah Palin’s new book, 'Going Rogue’?
Date: 11-17-2009 - 11-24-2009
| Absolutely | |
55 Votes(16%) |
| No way | |
217 Votes(63%) |
| Maybe | |
75 Votes(22%) |
Do you believe the state government does a good job being open to public inspection?
Date: 11-16-2009 - 11-23-2009
| Yes | |
101 Votes(39%) |
| Not at all | |
78 Votes(30%) |
| It could be more open | |
79 Votes(31%) |
How often do you ride the River Cities Transit?
Date: 11-15-2009 - 11-22-2009
| 10+ times a month | |
7 Votes(2%) |
| 6-10 times a month | |
2 Votes(1%) |
| 1-5 times a month | |
51 Votes(17%) |
| I never ride the transit | |
241 Votes(80%) |
Are you going to see ‘Oklahoma’ at Riggs Theatre this weekend?
Date: 11-13-2009 - 11-20-2009
| Of Course! | |
33 Votes(13%) |
| Nope | |
220 Votes(87%) |
What was your favorite meal on the school lunch menu?
Date: 11-11-2009 - 11-18-2009
| Pizza | |
102 Votes(48%) |
| Chicken nuggets | |
12 Votes(6%) |
| Spaghetti | |
33 Votes(16%) |
| Corn dogs | |
16 Votes(8%) |
| I brought my lunch | |
48 Votes(23%) |
How are you celebrating Veterans Day?
Date: 11-10-2009 - 11-17-2009
| Attending a local ceremony | |
22 Votes(24%) |
| Spending time with family and friends | |
66 Votes(73%) |
| Going to the military appreciation fair | |
2 Votes(2%) |
How do you feel about Stephanie Herseth Sandlin’s vote on the House health care reform bill?
Date: 11-09-2009 - 11-16-2009
| Pleased she voted no | |
233 Votes(73%) |
| Disappointed she voted no | |
62 Votes(19%) |
| The House voted on a health care bill? | |
26 Votes(8%) |
Do you agree with the Pierre School Board’s decision to reinstate Sweeps?
Date: 11-09-2009 - 11-16-2009
| Yes | |
163 Votes(60%) |
| No | |
75 Votes(27%) |
| I'm not sure | |
35 Votes(13%) |
Would you buy scratch-off lottery tickets from a vending machine?
Date: 11-06-2009 - 11-13-2009
| Yes | |
99 Votes(30%) |
| Maybe | |
92 Votes(28%) |
| No | |
137 Votes(42%) |
Are you in favor of expanding the roads in the Fort Pierre National Grassland?
Date: 11-05-2009 - 11-12-2009
| Yes | |
81 Votes(41%) |
| No | |
90 Votes(45%) |
| Maybe | |
27 Votes(14%) |
Do you believe Pierre should pursue upgrades to the city’s electrical system?
Date: 11-03-2009 - 11-10-2009
| Yes | |
150 Votes(64%) |
| No | |
35 Votes(15%) |
| I don't know | |
48 Votes(21%) |
Have you gone hunting yet this season?
Date: 11-02-2009 - 11-09-2009
| Yep | |
64 Votes(26%) |
| Nope | |
113 Votes(46%) |
| I've hunted for my remote | |
71 Votes(29%) |
Do you believe high school students need more math classes before graduation?
Date: 11-02-2009 - 11-09-2009
| Yes, more math classes should be required | |
132 Votes(44%) |
| No, the current requirements are enough | |
135 Votes(45%) |
| I'm not sure | |
34 Votes(11%) |
Are you going out this weekend to enjoy Halloween festivities?
Date: 10-29-2009 - 11-05-2009
| You bet! | |
67 Votes(26%) |
| I'll be handing out candy at home. | |
74 Votes(29%) |
| Probably not. | |
117 Votes(45%) |
Who do you believe will win the World Series?
Date: 10-28-2009 - 11-04-2009
| Yankees | |
66 Votes(24%) |
| Phillies | |
129 Votes(47%) |
| The World Series is going on? | |
79 Votes(29%) |
Would you be in favor of a city dog park?
Date: 10-27-2009 - 11-03-2009
| Yes | |
149 Votes(58%) |
| No | |
107 Votes(42%) |
Did you participate in the Boy Scout food drive this weekend?
Date: 10-26-2009 - 11-02-2009
| I donated | |
60 Votes(28%) |
| I helped collect | |
5 Votes(2%) |
| Not this year | |
153 Votes(70%) |
Do you believe the city of Pierre should spend money revitalizing the downtown area?
Date: 10-26-2009 - 11-01-2009
| Yes | |
135 Votes(40%) |
| No | |
162 Votes(48%) |
| I'm not sure | |
40 Votes(12%) |
Did you catch one of the area football games last night?
Date: 10-23-2009 - 10-30-2009
| Yes | |
55 Votes(21%) |
| No | |
179 Votes(70%) |
| I wish I could have! | |
23 Votes(9%) |
Are you taking the kids trick or treating at the Pierre Mall tonight?
Date: 10-21-2009 - 10-28-2009
| Yes | |
20 Votes(8%) |
| Probably not | |
71 Votes(28%) |
| I don't have any little trick or treaters | |
167 Votes(65%) |
Have you gotten a flu shot this season?
Date: 10-20-2009 - 10-27-2009
| Absolutely | |
122 Votes(43%) |
| Not yet | |
68 Votes(24%) |
| I don't plan to | |
95 Votes(33%) |
Did you bag any birds this weekend?
Date: 10-19-2009 - 10-26-2009
| Yes, I did! | |
41 Votes(14%) |
| Nope | |
30 Votes(10%) |
| Didn't go hunting | |
215 Votes(75%) |
Have you ever lost your wallet or purse?
Date: 10-19-2009 - 10-26-2009
| Yes | |
173 Votes(61%) |
| Not that I remember | |
109 Votes(39%) |
Will you be out hunting pheasants this weekend?
Date: 10-15-2009 - 10-22-2009
| Yep | |
67 Votes(20%) |
| No, but maybe next weekend | |
54 Votes(16%) |
| I'm not a hunter | |
208 Votes(63%) |
Do you believe Fort Pierre residents should reject the rural water deal?
Date: 10-14-2009 - 10-21-2009
| Yes | |
67 Votes(20%) |
| No | |
180 Votes(53%) |
| I don't know | |
93 Votes(27%) |
Did you get the Native American Day holiday off yesterday?
Date: 10-13-2009 - 10-20-2009
| Yes | |
139 Votes(50%) |
| No | |
138 Votes(50%) |
Are you ready for winter?
Date: 10-12-2009 - 10-19-2009
| Wake me at springtime. | |
133 Votes(60%) |
| I can't wait for snow! | |
35 Votes(16%) |
| I'm still preparing for the cold. | |
55 Votes(25%) |
Would you use one of the community garden plots in Pierre this spring?
Date: 10-09-2009 - 10-16-2009
| Yes | |
21 Votes(9%) |
| Maybe | |
37 Votes(15%) |
| No | |
184 Votes(76%) |
Are you following the Twins vs. Yankees postseason games?
Date: 10-07-2009 - 10-14-2009
| You betcha! | |
132 Votes(49%) |
| Not really. | |
91 Votes(34%) |
| The Twins made it to the postseason? | |
46 Votes(17%) |
Do you think the Pierre police reorganization is a good idea?
Date: 10-06-2009 - 10-13-2009
| Yes | |
65 Votes(33%) |
| No | |
45 Votes(23%) |
| I'm not sure | |
89 Votes(45%) |
Do you think the Minnesota Twins will win their one-game playoff against the Detroit Tigers?
Date: 10-05-2009 - 10-12-2009
| Absolutely! | |
121 Votes(50%) |
| Not a chance. | |
48 Votes(20%) |
| Who knows? | |
72 Votes(30%) |
Are you disappointed Chicago lost its bid to host the Olympics?
Date: 10-05-2009 - 10-12-2009
| Yes | |
58 Votes(17%) |
| Nope | |
274 Votes(83%) |
How do you feel about the Gov-mobiles and Buff-mobiles around town?
Date: 10-02-2009 - 10-09-2009
Do you think the State Board of Education should change high school graduation requirements?
Date: 10-01-2009 - 10-08-2009
| Yes | |
54 Votes(27%) |
| No | |
103 Votes(51%) |
| I'm not sure | |
45 Votes(22%) |
How do you feel about the arrest in the Dually horse-theft case?
Date: 09-29-2009 - 10-06-2009
| Relieved the wait is over | |
61 Votes(16%) |
| Don't care | |
47 Votes(12%) |
| Glad justice will be served | |
232 Votes(60%) |
| He's innocent until proven guilty | |
46 Votes(12%) |
Did you attend this year’s Buffalo Roundup at Custer State Park yesterday?
Date: 09-28-2009 - 10-05-2009
| Yup | |
11 Votes(4%) |
| Nope | |
220 Votes(87%) |
| What's the Buffalo Roundup? | |
23 Votes(9%) |
Do you have broadband Internet at your home?
Date: 09-25-2009 - 10-02-2009
| Yes | |
300 Votes(80%) |
| Wish I did | |
39 Votes(10%) |
| Don't care to | |
34 Votes(9%) |
Are you planning to get a flu shot this year?
Date: 09-22-2009 - 09-29-2009
| Yup | |
286 Votes(64%) |
| Probably not | |
142 Votes(32%) |
| I couldn't say | |
19 Votes(4%) |
Would you vote to establish ethical guidelines for stem-cell research in South Dakota?
Date: 09-21-2009 - 09-28-2009
| Yes | |
155 Votes(60%) |
| No | |
63 Votes(24%) |
| I don't know | |
42 Votes(16%) |
Have you or your child participated in the Birth to 3 program?
Date: 09-21-2009 - 09-28-2009
| Yes | |
24 Votes(12%) |
| No | |
172 Votes(88%) |
How often do you visit the Rawlins Public Library?
Date: 09-18-2009 - 09-25-2009
| Every week | |
29 Votes(10%) |
| Couple times a month | |
36 Votes(13%) |
| Couple times a year | |
91 Votes(33%) |
| Never been there | |
121 Votes(44%) |
How often are you a little late for work or school?
Date: 09-17-2009 - 09-24-2009
| Never | |
116 Votes(39%) |
| Rarely | |
130 Votes(44%) |
| Frequently | |
37 Votes(13%) |
| Every day | |
12 Votes(4%) |
Do you believe high school juniors should be allowed off campus for lunch?
Date: 09-16-2009 - 09-23-2009
| Yes | |
129 Votes(45%) |
| No | |
149 Votes(52%) |
| I'm not sure | |
11 Votes(4%) |
Do you agree with the Fort Pierre City Council's decision to purchase rural water?
Date: 09-15-2009 - 09-22-2009
| Yes | |
143 Votes(64%) |
| No | |
42 Votes(19%) |
| I don't know | |
38 Votes(17%) |
Do you think the state should close driver-license exam services in rural communities?
Date: 09-14-2009 - 09-21-2009
| Yes | |
67 Votes(22%) |
| No | |
212 Votes(70%) |
| I'm not sure | |
25 Votes(8%) |
What form of health care reform do you support?
Date: 09-11-2009 - 09-18-2009
| Establish a public option | |
96 Votes(30%) |
| Create a single-payer system | |
31 Votes(10%) |
| Eliminate all government involvement in health care | |
115 Votes(36%) |
| Nothing; our current system works well enough | |
74 Votes(23%) |
Did you watch President Obama’s health care reform speech last night?
Date: 09-10-2009 - 09-17-2009
| Yup | |
79 Votes(26%) |
| Nope | |
177 Votes(58%) |
| Obama spoke last night? | |
49 Votes(16%) |
How much extra a month would you pay for better city water?
Date: 09-09-2009 - 09-16-2009
| A lot | |
36 Votes(15%) |
| Couple dollars | |
110 Votes(44%) |
| Nothing | |
102 Votes(41%) |
Do you agree with the city’s practice of deer management?
Date: 09-08-2009 - 09-15-2009
| Yes | |
145 Votes(57%) |
| No | |
88 Votes(34%) |
| I don't know | |
23 Votes(9%) |
How are you spending your Labor Day weekend?
Date: 09-04-2009 - 09-11-2009
| Spending time with family and friends | |
195 Votes(72%) |
| Traveling | |
40 Votes(15%) |
| Watching football | |
34 Votes(13%) |
Are you part of the South Dakota Retirement System?
Date: 09-03-2009 - 09-10-2009
| Yes | |
162 Votes(56%) |
| No | |
102 Votes(35%) |
| I used to be | |
25 Votes(9%) |
Do you think the city of Pierre should pursue a plan to upgrade its electrical system?
Date: 09-02-2009 - 09-09-2009
| Yes | |
152 Votes(66%) |
| No | |
37 Votes(16%) |
| I'm not sure | |
41 Votes(18%) |
How do you feel about the sentence Kleinsasser received?
Date: 09-01-2009 - 09-08-2009
| Sentence is just right | |
150 Votes(49%) |
| Sentence is too harsh | |
5 Votes(2%) |
| Sentence is too light | |
151 Votes(49%) |
Are you concerned about global warming affecting the climate?
Date: 08-31-2009 - 09-07-2009
| Yes | |
85 Votes(32%) |
| No | |
156 Votes(59%) |
| I don't know | |
25 Votes(9%) |
Will you be out cheering on high school sports this weekend?
Date: 08-28-2009 - 09-04-2009
| You bet! | |
56 Votes(23%) |
| Nope | |
173 Votes(70%) |
| Haven't decided | |
18 Votes(7%) |
Do you take steps to reduce your energy consumption?
Date: 08-27-2009 - 09-03-2009
| Yup | |
178 Votes(64%) |
| When I think of it | |
77 Votes(28%) |
| Not at all | |
22 Votes(8%) |
Do you take steps to reduce your energy consumption?
Date: 08-25-2009 - 09-01-2009
| Yes | |
51 Votes(15%) |
| No | |
248 Votes(74%) |
| I'm not sure | |
38 Votes(11%) |
Do you agree with the court’s ruling in the Planned Parenthood lawsuit?
Date: 08-24-2009 - 08-31-2009
| Yes | |
74 Votes(31%) |
| No | |
94 Votes(40%) |
| I don't know | |
69 Votes(29%) |
Are you looking forward to the start of the school year?
Date: 08-21-2009 - 08-28-2009
| Absolutely | |
96 Votes(35%) |
| No way | |
42 Votes(15%) |
| Doesn't affect me | |
137 Votes(50%) |
Are you happy with your current health care coverage?
Date: 08-20-2009 - 08-27-2009
| Yes | |
167 Votes(63%) |
| No | |
71 Votes(27%) |
| What coverage? | |
25 Votes(10%) |
How do you feel about Brett Farve playing for the Vikings?
Date: 08-19-2009 - 08-26-2009
| Excited | |
73 Votes(22%) |
| Disappointed | |
63 Votes(19%) |
| Don't care | |
201 Votes(60%) |
Would you be in favor of a less-expensive water park built in Steamboat or Griffin Park?
Date: 08-18-2009 - 08-25-2009
| Yes | |
103 Votes(44%) |
| No | |
87 Votes(37%) |
| I don't know | |
46 Votes(19%) |
Would you be in favor of a medical tax for South Dakota medical service providers?
Date: 08-17-2009 - 08-24-2009
| Yes | |
34 Votes(14%) |
| No | |
153 Votes(64%) |
| I don't know | |
52 Votes(22%) |
Are you getting ready for back-to-school yet?
Date: 08-14-2009 - 08-21-2009
| Yup | |
68 Votes(35%) |
| No | |
71 Votes(36%) |
| Not yet, it's still summer! | |
56 Votes(29%) |
Will you be attending the Pierre water park meeting Aug. 17?
Date: 08-13-2009 - 08-20-2009
| Yes | |
6 Votes(3%) |
| No | |
200 Votes(92%) |
| I'm not sure | |
11 Votes(5%) |
Do you believe health care reform should be in the hands of the states or the federal government?
Date: 08-12-2009 - 08-19-2009
| The states | |
138 Votes(53%) |
| Federal government | |
59 Votes(23%) |
| I don't know | |
63 Votes(24%) |
Will you be attending one of the evening programs during the Fort Pierre trail ride?
Date: 08-11-2009 - 08-18-2009
| Yes | |
22 Votes(9%) |
| No | |
201 Votes(82%) |
| I'm thinking about it | |
22 Votes(9%) |
Are you going to the 4-H Achievement Days this week at the Stanley County Fairgrounds?
Date: 08-10-2009 - 08-17-2009
| Yup | |
19 Votes(10%) |
| Not this year | |
164 Votes(82%) |
| I haven't decided | |
17 Votes(9%) |
Do you think Congress made the right decision by refunding the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program?
Date: 08-07-2009 - 08-14-2009
| Yes | |
92 Votes(30%) |
| No | |
184 Votes(61%) |
| I don't know | |
28 Votes(9%) |
Do you agree with the proposed expansion of Medicaid eligibility?
Date: 08-06-2009 - 08-13-2009
| Yes, it's a good idea | |
44 Votes(22%) |
| No, it's a bad idea | |
100 Votes(50%) |
| I don't know | |
58 Votes(29%) |
Have you read the 2009 One Book South Dakota, “Buffalo for the Broken Heart”?
Date: 08-05-2009 - 08-12-2009
| Yes | |
8 Votes(3%) |
| No | |
214 Votes(91%) |
| I plan to | |
14 Votes(6%) |
Are planning to take advantage of the 'Cash for Clunkers' program?
Date: 08-04-2009 - 08-11-2009
| Definitely | |
7 Votes(3%) |
| Probably not | |
243 Votes(90%) |
| I'm not sure | |
20 Votes(7%) |
Would you ever participate in a triathlon?
Date: 08-03-2009 - 08-10-2009
| Yes, sounds fun! | |
30 Votes(13%) |
| No way! | |
159 Votes(68%) |
| I'd have to think about it. | |
45 Votes(19%) |
How do you feel about Scott Heidepriem’s decision to run for governor?
Date: 07-31-2009 - 08-07-2009
| I support him | |
51 Votes(17%) |
| I don't support him | |
121 Votes(41%) |
| It's too early to think about 2010 elections | |
126 Votes(42%) |
How often do you use the Pierre Regional Airport for traveling?
Date: 07-30-2009 - 08-06-2009
| Frequently | |
19 Votes(7%) |
| Sometimes | |
100 Votes(38%) |
| Never | |
147 Votes(55%) |
Do you think the state’s minimum drinking age should be lowered to 18-years old?
Date: 07-29-2009 - 08-05-2009
| Yes | |
171 Votes(41%) |
| No | |
229 Votes(55%) |
| I don't know | |
16 Votes(4%) |
Do you currently use the Pierre-Fort Pierre bike trails?
Date: 07-28-2009 - 08-04-2009
| Yes, frequently | |
39 Votes(14%) |
| Occasionally | |
63 Votes(23%) |
| Not at all | |
173 Votes(63%) |
Are you planning to take part in Pierre’s Crazy Days?
Date: 07-27-2009 - 08-03-2009
| Yup, can't wait | |
39 Votes(15%) |
| Don't think so | |
161 Votes(62%) |
| I'm not sure | |
59 Votes(23%) |
How do you feel about the smoking ban not going to a statewide vote?
Date: 07-24-2009 - 07-31-2009
| It should go to a vote | |
162 Votes(45%) |
| It should go into law immediately | |
192 Votes(53%) |
| I don't know | |
10 Votes(3%) |
Do you plan to use the new online Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary?
Date: 07-23-2009 - 07-30-2009
| Yes | |
88 Votes(38%) |
| Probably not | |
104 Votes(45%) |
| I can't say for sure | |
39 Votes(17%) |
Will you be participating in the United Way’s Amazing Race event this year?
Date: 07-22-2009 - 07-29-2009
| Absolutely | |
4 Votes(2%) |
| Not this year | |
186 Votes(89%) |
| I'm not sure | |
19 Votes(9%) |
How do you feel about the sentences handed down in the Crow Creek Tribal School trial?
Date: 07-21-2009 - 07-28-2009
| Sentences were fair | |
105 Votes(37%) |
| Sentences were too harsh | |
17 Votes(6%) |
| Sentences were too light | |
115 Votes(40%) |
| I don't know | |
47 Votes(17%) |
Does the closure of BankFirst affect you?
Date: 07-20-2009 - 07-27-2009
| Yes | |
7 Votes(3%) |
| Not at all | |
195 Votes(74%) |
| BankFirst is closing? | |
60 Votes(23%) |
Do you take advantage of Capital University Center to get a higher education?
Date: 07-17-2009 - 07-24-2009
| I'm enrolled now | |
6 Votes(3%) |
| I used to attend | |
35 Votes(15%) |
| I've never attended | |
193 Votes(82%) |
Do think the Pierre Fire Department needs a new station on the northside of town?
Date: 07-16-2009 - 07-23-2009
| Absolutely | |
85 Votes(35%) |
| Not really | |
107 Votes(44%) |
| I don't know | |
52 Votes(21%) |
How do you feel about the increased number of grashoppers hanging around?
Date: 07-15-2009 - 07-22-2009
| They are a nusiance | |
175 Votes(74%) |
| I don't mind them | |
18 Votes(8%) |
| Haven't noticed the increase | |
43 Votes(18%) |
Are you happy with the people elected to lead your local school board?
Date: 07-14-2009 - 07-21-2009
| Yes | |
79 Votes(40%) |
| Not at all | |
50 Votes(26%) |
| I'm not sure | |
67 Votes(34%) |
Do you plan to donate to a fund that will help Wendy Halweg pay her horse’s medical bills?
Date: 07-12-2009 - 07-19-2009
| Definitely not | |
138 Votes(36%) |
| Definitely | |
115 Votes(30%) |
| I'm considering it | |
135 Votes(35%) |
If you could, would you operate a wind turbine on your property?
Date: 07-10-2009 - 07-17-2009
| Absolutely | |
262 Votes(77%) |
| Probably not | |
53 Votes(16%) |
| I don't know | |
26 Votes(8%) |
Were you affected by last night’s power outage?
Date: 07-08-2009 - 07-15-2009
| Yes | |
50 Votes(21%) |
| No | |
123 Votes(52%) |
| There was a power outage? | |
63 Votes(27%) |
Are you pleased with Stephanie Herseth Sandlin’s decision to seek re-election to Congress?
Date: 07-08-2009 - 07-14-2009
| Definitely | |
103 Votes(40%) |
| She should have run for governor | |
61 Votes(24%) |
| She shouldn't run at all | |
92 Votes(36%) |
How did you spend the Fourth of July?
Date: 07-06-2009 - 07-13-2009
| On a boat | |
24 Votes(10%) |
| At the rodeo | |
15 Votes(6%) |
| With family | |
172 Votes(74%) |
| Shooting fireworks | |
22 Votes(9%) |
Do you think spelling bees should be important in South Dakota school districts?
Date: 07-03-2009 - 07-10-2009
| Definitely | |
214 Votes(65%) |
| Nope | |
77 Votes(23%) |
| I couldn't say | |
39 Votes(12%) |
Will you be attending local Fourth of July events this weekend?
Date: 07-01-2009 - 07-08-2009
| Always do | |
76 Votes(38%) |
| Leaving town | |
34 Votes(17%) |
| I do my own thing | |
90 Votes(45%) |
What law changes taking effect in South Dakota today most concern you?
Date: 06-30-2009 - 07-07-2009
| Open records | |
21 Votes(10%) |
| Fee increases | |
92 Votes(43%) |
| Tourism tax increase | |
20 Votes(9%) |
| None, really | |
81 Votes(38%) |
Will you take the time to read Scott Munsterman’s book before the next election for governor?
Date: 06-29-2009 - 07-06-2009
| Definitely | |
21 Votes(10%) |
| Probably not | |
187 Votes(85%) |
| I'll try | |
13 Votes(6%) |
Would you have pressed charges against the group of kids who sank the swamp-rat if you were the owner?
Date: 06-26-2009 - 07-03-2009
| Absolutely | |
156 Votes(55%) |
| Maybe | |
73 Votes(26%) |
| Nope | |
54 Votes(19%) |
How often do you use the services of River Cities Transit?
Date: 06-24-2009 - 07-01-2009
| Every day | |
7 Votes(3%) |
| Couple times a week | |
9 Votes(4%) |
| Seldom | |
67 Votes(30%) |
| Never used it | |
142 Votes(63%) |
Will you renew your driver’s license before the fees increase next week?
Date: 06-24-2009 - 07-01-2009
| Definitely | |
15 Votes(7%) |
| Already did | |
23 Votes(11%) |
| Nah | |
169 Votes(82%) |
Where did you first hear about the death in the Federal Building Sunday?
Date: 06-22-2009 - 06-29-2009
| Scanner | |
30 Votes(10%) |
| Radio | |
23 Votes(8%) |
| Internet | |
82 Votes(27%) |
| Newspaper | |
34 Votes(11%) |
| Word of mouth | |
131 Votes(44%) |
How did you celebrate Father’s Day Sunday?
Date: 06-21-2009 - 06-28-2009
| Went out to eat | |
49 Votes(21%) |
| Did something fun | |
51 Votes(22%) |
| Gave a gift | |
17 Votes(7%) |
| Gave a card | |
30 Votes(13%) |
| Not at all | |
85 Votes(37%) |
Do you add to sales tax increases in Pierre by shopping locally?
Date: 06-19-2009 - 06-26-2009
| All the time | |
52 Votes(23%) |
| Most of the time | |
101 Votes(45%) |
| Sometimes | |
33 Votes(15%) |
| Almost never | |
36 Votes(16%) |
Do you think the city of Pierre should accept federal stimulus dollars?
Date: 06-17-2009 - 06-24-2009
| Not a chance | |
50 Votes(26%) |
| Yes, I do | |
114 Votes(59%) |
| I'm not sure | |
29 Votes(15%) |
Are you going to Oahe Days events this weekend?
Date: 06-17-2009 - 06-24-2009
| All weekend long | |
27 Votes(14%) |
| For one day | |
15 Votes(8%) |
| Just one or two | |
34 Votes(17%) |
| Not at all | |
121 Votes(61%) |
Do you think counties should return grant money to the state for a new digital radio system?
Date: 06-16-2009 - 06-23-2009
| No | |
89 Votes(45%) |
| Yes | |
65 Votes(33%) |
| I don't know | |
45 Votes(23%) |
Who will you be voting for in the Stanley County School Board election?
Date: 06-15-2009 - 06-22-2009
| John Duffy | |
39 Votes(28%) |
| Sonny Harrowa | |
39 Votes(28%) |
| Carly Sommars | |
61 Votes(44%) |
Are you ready for KELO TV’s digital signal switch?
Date: 06-12-2009 - 06-19-2009
| Yes | |
113 Votes(42%) |
| No | |
16 Votes(6%) |
| I have cable/satellite TV | |
139 Votes(52%) |
Do you agree with a nationwide study that South Dakota students are largely doing well in science?
Date: 06-11-2009 - 06-18-2009
| Yes | |
61 Votes(37%) |
| No | |
41 Votes(25%) |
| I don't know | |
64 Votes(39%) |
Do you plan to use the Farmer’s Market in Pierre this summer?
Date: 06-09-2009 - 06-16-2009
| Yes, I love fresh veggies, herbs and fruit | |
137 Votes(71%) |
| Yes, I plan to sell my produce | |
3 Votes(2%) |
| Not this summer | |
53 Votes(27%) |
Do you think Fort Pierre should make a deal to purchase rural water?
Date: 06-09-2009 - 06-16-2009
| Yes | |
103 Votes(57%) |
| No | |
28 Votes(15%) |
| I'm not sure | |
50 Votes(28%) |
What would you do if you won a multi-million lottery jackpot?
Date: 06-08-2009 - 06-15-2009
| Retire | |
91 Votes(35%) |
| Donate it to charity, family or friends | |
55 Votes(21%) |
| Spend it | |
36 Votes(14%) |
| Invest | |
78 Votes(30%) |
Do you take precautions against West Nile virus?
Date: 06-05-2009 - 06-12-2009
| Yes | |
81 Votes(31%) |
| Some | |
75 Votes(29%) |
| No | |
104 Votes(40%) |
Do you think Judge Sonia Sotomayor should be confirmed for the Supreme Court?
Date: 06-04-2009 - 06-11-2009
| Yes | |
110 Votes(43%) |
| No | |
91 Votes(36%) |
| I'm not sure | |
52 Votes(21%) |
Do you agree with the Pierre city commission’s decision to appeal the curb and gutter ruling?
Date: 06-03-2009 - 06-09-2009
| Absolutely | |
49 Votes(23%) |
| Absolutely not | |
128 Votes(60%) |
| I'm uncertain | |
36 Votes(17%) |
How will the Capitol Avenue bridge project affect you this summer and fall?
Date: 06-01-2009 - 06-08-2009
| It'll be a real pain | |
28 Votes(13%) |
| I'll have to adjust a lot | |
15 Votes(7%) |
| I'll have to adjust some | |
59 Votes(28%) |
| Doesn't affect me at all | |
107 Votes(51%) |
Do you agree with the No. 8 ranking Pierre received from Outdoor Life magazine for the nation’s top places to hunt and fish?
Date: 05-31-2009 - 06-07-2009
| It was too low. | |
58 Votes(24%) |
| It was too high. | |
23 Votes(10%) |
| Sounds about right. | |
103 Votes(43%) |
| I have no idea. | |
54 Votes(23%) |
How often do you use a credit card?
Date: 05-29-2009 - 06-05-2009
| Every day | |
54 Votes(20%) |
| Couple times a month | |
93 Votes(35%) |
| Just for emergencies | |
29 Votes(11%) |
| Almost never | |
92 Votes(34%) |
Do you play any South Dakota lottery games?
Date: 05-28-2009 - 06-03-2009
| Video lottery | |
19 Votes(8%) |
| Scratch tickets | |
19 Votes(8%) |
| Lottery games | |
45 Votes(19%) |
| None | |
108 Votes(46%) |
| All of them | |
46 Votes(19%) |
Do you believe schools should ban peanut products?
Date: 05-26-2009 - 06-02-2009
| Yes | |
39 Votes(12%) |
| No | |
185 Votes(59%) |
| Maybe limit, but not ban entirely | |
90 Votes(29%) |
What features would you like to see at a possible Pierre-Fort Pierre outdoor water park?
Date: 05-26-2009 - 06-02-2009
| Water slide | |
102 Votes(49%) |
| Wave pool | |
52 Votes(25%) |
| High dive | |
15 Votes(7%) |
| Kiddie pool | |
40 Votes(19%) |
Are you disappointed that 1806 Wheels and Sticks has pushed back its opening date?
Date: 05-21-2009 - 05-28-2009
| Yes, I can hardly wait | |
55 Votes(24%) |
| No, I didn't expect it to open yet | |
35 Votes(16%) |
| It doesn't matter to me at all | |
135 Votes(60%) |
How will you celebrate Memorial Day?
Date: 05-21-2009 - 05-28-2009
| Spend time with family | |
164 Votes(70%) |
| Barbeque | |
40 Votes(17%) |
| Attend the Memorial Day ceremony | |
31 Votes(13%) |
How do you feel about the Stanley County School Board’s decision to suspend operations at Hayes and Orton rural schools?
Date: 05-19-2009 - 05-26-2009
| I'm disappointed | |
30 Votes(12%) |
| I'm saddened, but I understand | |
139 Votes(58%) |
| I don't care | |
72 Votes(30%) |
Do you agree with the Fort Pierre City Council’s decision to not require sidewalks on Sixth Avenue?
Date: 05-18-2009 - 05-25-2009
| Yes | |
63 Votes(31%) |
| No | |
52 Votes(26%) |
| Doesn't affect me | |
88 Votes(43%) |
Did you take part in graduation festivities over the weekend?
Date: 05-17-2009 - 05-24-2009
| Nope | |
164 Votes(69%) |
| A couple | |
52 Votes(22%) |
| If I see anymore white cake, I think I'll be sick. | |
23 Votes(10%) |
Do the South Dakota Chrysler closings affect you?
Date: 05-15-2009 - 05-22-2009
| A little | |
25 Votes(8%) |
| A lot | |
16 Votes(5%) |
| Not at all | |
258 Votes(86%) |
Do you know who you will be voting for in the upcoming Pierre City Commission race?
Date: 05-13-2009 - 05-20-2009
| Dave Kelley | |
59 Votes(27%) |
| Jim Mehlhaff | |
23 Votes(11%) |
| Hal Rumpca | |
24 Votes(11%) |
| Undecided | |
109 Votes(51%) |
Do you know who you will be voting for in the upcoming Pierre School Board election?
Date: 05-13-2009 - 05-20-2009
| Brad Cruse | |
10 Votes(6%) |
| Todd Douglas | |
13 Votes(8%) |
| Dennis James | |
60 Votes(35%) |
| Undecided | |
88 Votes(51%) |
How do you feel about AT&T’s purchase of Alltel assets announced recently?
Date: 05-11-2009 - 05-18-2009
| Excited to switch | |
45 Votes(19%) |
| Don't care | |
124 Votes(52%) |
| Doesn't affect me | |
59 Votes(25%) |
| Buying an iPhone asap | |
11 Votes(5%) |
What is the best graduation gift for a teenager in your opinion?
Date: 05-11-2009 - 05-17-2009
| Money | |
147 Votes(61%) |
| Dorm room items | |
43 Votes(18%) |
| Tech gadgets | |
15 Votes(6%) |
| Sentimental gifts | |
18 Votes(8%) |
| A car | |
17 Votes(7%) |
How do you celebrate Mother's Day?
Date: 05-07-2009 - 05-14-2009
| Cards | |
54 Votes(21%) |
| Flowers or gifts | |
68 Votes(26%) |
| A nice meal | |
86 Votes(33%) |
| Not at all | |
51 Votes(20%) |
Do you think the South Dakota Retirement System should eliminate its retire-rehire policy?
Date: 05-07-2009 - 05-13-2009
| Absolutely not | |
39 Votes(15%) |
| Most definitely | |
150 Votes(56%) |
| It should be restructured but not eliminated | |
77 Votes(29%) |
What do you think about the judge’s decision that the city of Pierre’s curb and gutter assessment process is unconstitutional?
Date: 05-06-2009 - 05-12-2009
| Completely agree | |
152 Votes(66%) |
| Totally disagree | |
32 Votes(14%) |
| Not sure | |
47 Votes(20%) |
Are you surprised that several Pierre stores were caught selling alcohol to minors in a sting operation?
Date: 05-04-2009 - 05-11-2009
| No, it happens all the time | |
183 Votes(66%) |
| Completely | |
30 Votes(11%) |
| I'm angry about it | |
45 Votes(16%) |
| Not really a big deal | |
21 Votes(8%) |
If you develop flu symptoms, will you head straight for the doctor to be tested for swine flu?
Date: 05-03-2009 - 05-10-2009
| Of course | |
42 Votes(18%) |
| Nah, the chances are low | |
178 Votes(78%) |
| I'm not leaving my house until this blows over | |
9 Votes(4%) |
How do you feel about the buyout of three local Kum & Go convenience stores by Hungry’s Restaurants Inc.?
Date: 05-01-2009 - 05-07-2009
| Doesn't matter to me | |
237 Votes(84%) |
| I'm bummed, I loved Kum&Go | |
22 Votes(8%) |
| I think it's awful | |
24 Votes(8%) |
Do you think the upcoming soccer tournament will have a great economic impact on the area?
Date: 04-29-2009 - 05-06-2009
| Absolutely | |
73 Votes(34%) |
| Absolutely not | |
38 Votes(18%) |
| Don't know, but I hope so | |
103 Votes(48%) |
Do you think new challengers should go against incumbents in the upcoming Stanley County School Board election?
Date: 04-28-2009 - 05-05-2009
| Definitely | |
122 Votes(65%) |
| No, the incumbents are good | |
25 Votes(13%) |
| I don't know | |
42 Votes(22%) |
Are you afraid Swine Flu will spread throughout South Dakota?
Date: 04-28-2009 - 05-04-2009
| Not at all | |
98 Votes(35%) |
| Terrified | |
21 Votes(7%) |
| It might, but I don't think it will be disastrous | |
163 Votes(58%) |
Do you believe lockdown drills are necessary to prepare students and school staff for possible school violence?
Date: 04-24-2009 - 05-01-2009
| Of course | |
301 Votes(77%) |
| I don't think it will help | |
55 Votes(14%) |
| It's a good idea but not needed here | |
33 Votes(8%) |
Do you agree with Sen. Tim Johnson and other members of Congress about the Teaming with Wildlife Act?
Date: 04-23-2009 - 04-29-2009
| It's unnecessary | |
47 Votes(33%) |
| Definitely needed | |
63 Votes(44%) |
| I don't care | |
34 Votes(24%) |
Do you plan to observe Earth Day today?
Date: 04-21-2009 - 04-28-2009
| You bet | |
50 Votes(21%) |
| Probably not | |
100 Votes(43%) |
| Maybe | |
27 Votes(11%) |
| What's Earth Day? | |
58 Votes(25%) |
How do you feel about the question of whether horse racing will remain in Fort Pierre in the future?
Date: 04-20-2009 - 04-27-2009
| They need to make sure it stays | |
130 Votes(49%) |
| I hope it goes | |
12 Votes(5%) |
| Doesn't matter to me | |
124 Votes(47%) |
Do you think Fort Pierre residents should pay to install sidewalks?
Date: 04-20-2009 - 04-27-2009
| Of course | |
111 Votes(43%) |
| No way | |
120 Votes(46%) |
| I don't know | |
29 Votes(11%) |
How will water-main work affect you this year?
Date: 04-16-2009 - 04-23-2009
| Majorly | |
23 Votes(13%) |
| Only a little | |
49 Votes(28%) |
| It won't | |
106 Votes(60%) |
Do you think policies should be put in place in school districts for bullying?
Date: 04-16-2009 - 04-22-2009
| It's definitely needed | |
192 Votes(76%) |
| Completely unnecessary | |
23 Votes(9%) |
| It wouldn't do any good | |
39 Votes(15%) |
How often do you use your community public library?
Date: 04-14-2009 - 04-21-2009
| Very often | |
42 Votes(16%) |
| Only occasionally | |
45 Votes(17%) |
| Rarely | |
69 Votes(27%) |
| Never | |
104 Votes(40%) |
Do you think names of places in South Dakota should be changed if they are offensive to minority groups?
Date: 04-13-2009 - 04-20-2009
| Of course | |
24 Votes(9%) |
| Absolutely not | |
177 Votes(65%) |
| Maybe, after careful consideration | |
73 Votes(27%) |
Do you think the city of Pierre made a good investment by “going green”?
Date: 04-12-2009 - 04-19-2009
| You betcha | |
64 Votes(38%) |
| Not at all | |
29 Votes(17%) |
| Don't know but I'd like to see stats in the future | |
75 Votes(45%) |
Would you be willing to round your J.C. Penny purchase up to the nearest dollar to donate your change to the Boys & Girls Club?
Date: 04-10-2009 - 04-17-2009
| Sure | |
109 Votes(48%) |
| Nah, I don't think so | |
71 Votes(32%) |
| I never shop there | |
45 Votes(20%) |
Do you think stimulus funds should be used for a new airport terminal in Pierre?
Date: 04-09-2009 - 04-16-2009
| Absolutely not | |
77 Votes(32%) |
| Absolutely | |
87 Votes(36%) |
| They should just make repairs to the existing one | |
76 Votes(32%) |
Do you plan to go to the horse races at the Stanley County Fairgrounds this season?
Date: 04-08-2009 - 04-15-2009
| I go every year | |
30 Votes(13%) |
| I would never go to that | |
68 Votes(29%) |
| Some years I go | |
72 Votes(31%) |
| Never been, but I'd like to | |
61 Votes(26%) |
Do you think teacher pay should be decided based on student performance as President Barack Obama has suggested?
Date: 04-07-2009 - 04-13-2009
| Absolutely | |
93 Votes(36%) |
| No way | |
112 Votes(43%) |
| There should be a study | |
55 Votes(21%) |
Are you a fan of NASCAR?
Date: 04-05-2009 - 04-12-2009
| The biggest fan | |
45 Votes(15%) |
| I watch sometimes | |
72 Votes(24%) |
| I hate it | |
71 Votes(24%) |
| I neither like nor dislike NASCAR | |
107 Votes(36%) |
Do you think President Barack Obama should stay away from U.S. defense programs when making budget cuts?
Date: 04-02-2009 - 04-09-2009
| Completely | |
112 Votes(48%) |
| Some cuts are OK | |
91 Votes(39%) |
| Major cuts are necessary | |
28 Votes(12%) |
Do you know who you will vote for in the upcoming Pierre City Commission race?
Date: 04-01-2009 - 04-08-2009
| Jim Mehlhaff | |
32 Votes(12%) |
| Hal Rumpca | |
33 Votes(13%) |
| Dave Kelley | |
73 Votes(28%) |
| Don't know | |
126 Votes(48%) |
Have you completed your taxes yet?
Date: 03-30-2009 - 04-06-2009
| Of course, the money is in my bank. | |
137 Votes(55%) |
| Just got them done. | |
45 Votes(18%) |
| Haven't started yet. | |
41 Votes(17%) |
| Oh my, it's almost April? | |
24 Votes(10%) |
Do you agree with the city of Pierre’s alteration of trash pickup routines?
Date: 03-29-2009 - 04-05-2009
| No way | |
38 Votes(24%) |
| Yes, seems like a good idea | |
73 Votes(47%) |
| I'm not sure | |
45 Votes(29%) |
How helpful will stimulus funds be to the area?
Date: 03-26-2009 - 04-02-2009
| Very | |
72 Votes(27%) |
| The money won't matter much | |
91 Votes(34%) |
| It will hurt when its not there in a few years | |
106 Votes(39%) |
Do you plan to prank someone today, April Fool’s Day?
Date: 03-31-2009 - 04-01-2009
| Many people | |
9 Votes(6%) |
| You bet! | |
36 Votes(23%) |
| I hate April Fool's Day | |
48 Votes(31%) |
| I don't know | |
62 Votes(40%) |
Do you think you could survive a week locked in high school like some Riggs students?
Date: 03-25-2009 - 04-01-2009
| No way | |
59 Votes(28%) |
| Yes, and I'd win the game | |
111 Votes(52%) |
| I'd only make it a few days | |
10 Votes(5%) |
| I'm not sure | |
33 Votes(15%) |
Do you think Jeanne Goodman will be a good city commissioner for Pierre?
Date: 03-24-2009 - 03-31-2009
| Yes | |
55 Votes(26%) |
| I don't think she's right for the job | |
17 Votes(8%) |
| Don't know, I don't know who the other candidates were | |
138 Votes(66%) |
Do you think Ted Klaudt deserves a new trial because his actions did not constitute rape?
Date: 03-23-2009 - 03-30-2009
| Certainly not | |
272 Votes(88%) |
| Yes, looks that way | |
15 Votes(5%) |
| I don't know | |
21 Votes(7%) |
Would you consider participating in a “round-up” program for the Pierre Education Foundation?
Date: 03-22-2009 - 03-29-2009
| Nope | |
119 Votes(66%) |
| Yes | |
26 Votes(14%) |
| Maybe | |
35 Votes(19%) |
Are you happy with the governor’s decision to sign the smoking ban?
Date: 03-19-2009 - 03-26-2009
| No way! | |
127 Votes(33%) |
| Of course! | |
195 Votes(51%) |
| I'll wait until July 1 before deciding | |
15 Votes(4%) |
| Doesn't matter to me | |
44 Votes(12%) |
What sports are you looking forward to watching most this weekend?
Date: 03-18-2009 - 03-25-2009
| High school boys hoops | |
63 Votes(25%) |
| College mens basketball | |
31 Votes(12%) |
| Womens college hoops | |
20 Votes(8%) |
| Hockey | |
7 Votes(3%) |
| None | |
134 Votes(53%) |
How pleased are you with the 2010 budget approved by lawmakers last Friday?
Date: 03-17-2009 - 03-24-2009
| There should have been more cuts | |
84 Votes(45%) |
| Very pleased | |
20 Votes(11%) |
| I wish there had been more education funding | |
45 Votes(24%) |
| I don't know | |
39 Votes(21%) |
What activity are you most looking forward to as the weather gets nicer?
Date: 03-16-2009 - 03-23-2009
| Playing golf | |
23 Votes(9%) |
| Going for walks | |
72 Votes(30%) |
| Barbecuing | |
44 Votes(18%) |
| Bike riding | |
14 Votes(6%) |
| Other | |
91 Votes(37%) |
What was the most important topic in the 2009 Legislative Session?
Date: 03-15-2009 - 03-22-2009
| The smoking ban | |
48 Votes(22%) |
| The state budget | |
144 Votes(66%) |
| Tax issues | |
19 Votes(9%) |
| Something else | |
8 Votes(4%) |
Do you expect the Lady Governors to go all the way in the girls basketball state tournament?
Date: 03-12-2009 - 03-19-2009
| Of course! | |
139 Votes(48%) |
| I'm not sure | |
25 Votes(9%) |
| Maybe | |
51 Votes(18%) |
| No | |
73 Votes(25%) |
Do you think the EPA should tax methane gas emissions from cattle?
Date: 03-11-2009 - 03-18-2009
| Of course | |
21 Votes(7%) |
| Of course not | |
91 Votes(31%) |
| I'm not sure | |
14 Votes(5%) |
| That's ridiculous | |
165 Votes(57%) |
Do you think a .5 percent sales tax hike would hurt South Dakota tourism?
Date: 03-10-2009 - 03-17-2009
| No way | |
146 Votes(63%) |
| For a while but it would recover | |
26 Votes(11%) |
| Definitely | |
48 Votes(21%) |
| I don't know | |
12 Votes(5%) |
Have you had the flu this season?
Date: 03-09-2009 - 03-16-2009
| Yes | |
55 Votes(21%) |
| No, and I don't expect to | |
183 Votes(71%) |
| No, but I'll probably get it | |
20 Votes(8%) |
Do you agree with the federal law banning wild game processors from donating game that was never claimed?
Date: 03-08-2009 - 03-15-2009
| Definitely | |
23 Votes(7%) |
| Not at all | |
267 Votes(85%) |
| I'm not sure | |
24 Votes(8%) |
Have you cut back in donations to nonprofits because of the poor economy?
Date: 03-05-2009 - 03-12-2009
| Yes, by a lot | |
105 Votes(33%) |
| Yes, a little | |
90 Votes(28%) |
| No | |
85 Votes(27%) |
| I don't donate | |
39 Votes(12%) |
Do you think the governor should sign the public smoking ban into law since it passed the Senate?
Date: 03-04-2009 - 03-11-2009
| Absolutely not | |
101 Votes(14%) |
| Absolutely | |
524 Votes(75%) |
| It should be discussed more | |
12 Votes(2%) |
| There should be a public vote | |
64 Votes(9%) |
What are your thoughts of the Obama administration so far?
Date: 03-03-2009 - 03-10-2009
| It's doing wonderfully | |
70 Votes(24%) |
| It's okay | |
61 Votes(21%) |
| Horrible job so far | |
111 Votes(37%) |
| I'm not sure | |
55 Votes(19%) |
Have you ever considered running for office in local government?
Date: 03-02-2009 - 03-09-2009
| Nope | |
153 Votes(62%) |
| Yes and I have run | |
37 Votes(15%) |
| Yes but I decided against it | |
55 Votes(22%) |
What sport are you most looking forward to seeing in state tournaments?
Date: 03-01-2009 - 03-08-2009
| Hockey | |
22 Votes(9%) |
| Boys basketball | |
71 Votes(31%) |
| Girls basketball | |
77 Votes(33%) |
| I hate sports | |
62 Votes(27%) |
Have you ever been contacted by a scam artist?
Date: 02-26-2009 - 03-05-2009
| Not that I know of | |
111 Votes(41%) |
| Yes, but I wasn't tricked | |
152 Votes(56%) |
| Yep, and they fooled me | |
8 Votes(3%) |
Do you think the Stanley County School Board should close the Hayes and Orton rural schools for a year to save operating costs?
Date: 02-25-2009 - 03-04-2009
| Absolutely not | |
22 Votes(8%) |
| For sure | |
148 Votes(55%) |
| Only if absolutely necessary | |
98 Votes(37%) |
How would a public smoking ban affect your patronage to establishments that currently allow smoking?
Date: 02-24-2009 - 03-03-2009
| I would go more | |
177 Votes(48%) |
| I'd stop going | |
71 Votes(19%) |
| Don't go now, still wouldn't | |
28 Votes(8%) |
| No difference to me | |
90 Votes(25%) |
Are you pleased with the House’s defeat of a bill to create a Cabinet-level Department of Native Affairs?
Date: 02-23-2009 - 03-02-2009
| I'm very upset | |
38 Votes(15%) |
| It's understandable | |
98 Votes(39%) |
| I didn't even know about the bill | |
113 Votes(45%) |
How do you feel about Sen. Bob Gray’s intention to run for chairman of the South Dakota Republican Party?
Date: 02-22-2009 - 03-01-2009
| It's great! | |
64 Votes(25%) |
| It's a horrible idea | |
44 Votes(17%) |
| I don't care | |
150 Votes(58%) |
Do you think cities should be able to use Tax Increment Financing districts to attract new business development?
Date: 02-19-2009 - 02-26-2009
| It's a good deal for everyone | |
72 Votes(32%) |
| It's not fair to taxpayers | |
109 Votes(48%) |
| I'm not sure | |
47 Votes(21%) |
How do you feel about today’s open house of the new Eagle Creek building?
Date: 02-18-2009 - 02-25-2009
| Can't wait to go | |
13 Votes(6%) |
| Wish I could go | |
42 Votes(19%) |
| Don't want to go | |
17 Votes(8%) |
| Don't really care | |
154 Votes(68%) |
Do you think closing city parks during certain hours of the day and night will help prevent vandalism?
Date: 02-17-2009 - 02-24-2009
| You bet! | |
62 Votes(22%) |
| Not a chance | |
103 Votes(37%) |
| Some | |
103 Votes(37%) |
| I don't know | |
13 Votes(5%) |
Do you think it would be fair for schools to charge fees for students to participate in extracurricular activities, as per a current bill in the state Legislature?
Date: 02-16-2009 - 02-23-2009
| No way | |
154 Votes(57%) |
| Yes | |
79 Votes(29%) |
| Maybe | |
34 Votes(13%) |
| I don't know | |
5 Votes(2%) |
Should the Legislature wait for news on federal stimulus money before deciding on a budget?
Date: 02-15-2009 - 02-22-2009
| Of course | |
85 Votes(51%) |
| Certainly not | |
68 Votes(41%) |
| I'm not sure | |
14 Votes(8%) |
Do you think the Legislature should update the current law on embryonic stem cell research to allow more options?
Date: 02-12-2009 - 02-19-2009
| Not at all | |
61 Votes(23%) |
| Definitely | |
154 Votes(58%) |
| I don't know | |
29 Votes(11%) |
| I don't care | |
20 Votes(8%) |
Do you believe lawmakers should pass funding for a master’s degree program in social work at USD?
Date: 02-11-2009 - 02-18-2009
| Not now | |
96 Votes(41%) |
| Absolutely | |
63 Votes(27%) |
| Absolutely not | |
76 Votes(32%) |
Will the emergency economic stimulus bill jump start the nation’s economy?
Date: 02-10-2009 - 02-17-2009
| Definitely | |
43 Votes(17%) |
| It will hurt the economy | |
83 Votes(34%) |
| Maybe | |
121 Votes(49%) |
Would closing loopholes in South Dakota’s election laws regarding ballot-measure contributions help the democratic process?
Date: 02-09-2009 - 02-16-2009
| Definitely | |
88 Votes(47%) |
| Some | |
38 Votes(20%) |
| Not at all | |
22 Votes(12%) |
| I don't know | |
39 Votes(21%) |
Do you think more legalized gambling would hurt or help the state?
Date: 02-08-2009 - 02-15-2009
| Some could help | |
105 Votes(42%) |
| Of course | |
52 Votes(21%) |
| Certainly not | |
93 Votes(37%) |
Do you think a tax increase is the best solution to South Dakota’s budget woes?
Date: 02-05-2009 - 02-12-2009
| Absolutely not | |
165 Votes(43%) |
| With appropriate cuts, it is the solution | |
152 Votes(40%) |
| I say no cuts and no tax increase | |
15 Votes(4%) |
| It's the only way | |
49 Votes(13%) |
How do you feel about Tom Daschle withdrawing his name from consideration for the Health and Human Services nomination?
Date: 02-04-2009 - 02-11-2009
| I'm disappointed | |
164 Votes(47%) |
| I'm elated | |
113 Votes(32%) |
| I don't really care | |
74 Votes(21%) |
Was the majority of the Senate right in rejecting a proposed smoking ban Tuesday?
Date: 02-03-2009 - 02-10-2009
| Of course | |
155 Votes(50%) |
| No way | |
135 Votes(43%) |
| I'm not sure | |
23 Votes(7%) |
Do you think the proposed sales tax increase would help South Dakota?
Date: 02-02-2009 - 02-09-2009
| Yes | |
123 Votes(48%) |
| No way | |
90 Votes(35%) |
| I'm not sure | |
42 Votes(16%) |
When do you think reserve budgets should be accessed?
Date: 01-31-2009 - 02-07-2009
| Never | |
14 Votes(5%) |
| Right now | |
64 Votes(24%) |
| Only under the most dire circumstances | |
187 Votes(71%) |
Do you think the Lady Govs will remain undefeated in their games this weekend?
Date: 01-29-2009 - 02-05-2009
| Yes | |
148 Votes(60%) |
| No | |
69 Votes(28%) |
| Not sure | |
28 Votes(11%) |
Do you think lawmakers should approve a measure that would no longer require legal notices to be published in newspapers if they were available online?
Date: 01-28-2009 - 02-04-2009
| No way | |
162 Votes(63%) |
| Definitely | |
69 Votes(27%) |
| I'm not sure | |
28 Votes(11%) |
Do you think all development efforts in communities should cease during times of financial and economic hardship?
Date: 01-27-2009 - 02-03-2009
| No | |
137 Votes(53%) |
| Yes | |
100 Votes(39%) |
| I don't know | |
22 Votes(8%) |
Do you think a parking garage near upper Pierre Street is needed?
Date: 01-25-2009 - 02-01-2009
| Nope | |
260 Votes(61%) |
| Yes | |
140 Votes(33%) |
| Pierre needs one in a different spot | |
28 Votes(7%) |
Do you think all funding for state arts programs should be blanked out as Gov. Rounds proposed Thursday?
Date: 01-22-2009 - 01-29-2009
| No way | |
58 Votes(18%) |
| Of course | |
144 Votes(45%) |
| Some, but not all | |
115 Votes(36%) |
Do you agree with the governor’s decision not to give state employees any raise in pay for the coming budget year?
Date: 01-21-2009 - 01-28-2009
| Not at all | |
91 Votes(28%) |
| 100 percent | |
153 Votes(46%) |
| They should get a small increase | |
86 Votes(26%) |
How have you been affected by the peanut butter-related salmonella outbreak?
Date: 01-20-2009 - 01-27-2009
| I check labels before buying peanut butter | |
9 Votes(4%) |
| I stopped buying products with peanut butter | |
31 Votes(15%) |
| It hasn't | |
173 Votes(81%) |
Do you plan to watch the inauguration celebration and ceremony?
Date: 01-19-2009 - 01-26-2009
| I'll watch parts of it | |
112 Votes(41%) |
| I'll be glued to the tube | |
24 Votes(9%) |
| Absolutely not | |
134 Votes(50%) |
Do you think lawmakers should have stopped the renovation of the Capitol’s fourth floor at the first signs of an economic downturn?
Date: 01-18-2009 - 01-25-2009
| Of course | |
135 Votes(59%) |
| No | |
73 Votes(32%) |
| I don't know | |
20 Votes(9%) |
Would a downtown business improvement district be beneficial to Pierre?
Date: 01-15-2009 - 01-22-2009
| Certainly | |
114 Votes(42%) |
| Only for downtown businesses | |
77 Votes(28%) |
| No way | |
81 Votes(30%) |
How do you feel about the High School 2025 initiative recently announced by the state Department of Education?
Date: 01-14-2009 - 01-21-2009
| It's a great idea | |
32 Votes(26%) |
| It's completely absurd | |
46 Votes(38%) |
| It will take a lot to make do any good | |
43 Votes(36%) |
Who do you pick to win the Super Bowl Feb. 1?
Date: 01-13-2009 - 01-19-2009
| Arizona Cardinals | |
81 Votes(26%) |
| Baltimore Ravens | |
43 Votes(14%) |
| Philadelphia Eagles | |
67 Votes(21%) |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | |
126 Votes(40%) |
With the governor’s recent comments on the state budget, are you worried about South Dakota’s economic future?
Date: 01-11-2009 - 01-18-2009
| Very | |
136 Votes(41%) |
| Nope. It will all work out | |
126 Votes(38%) |
| I'll wait for the State of the State speech before making any decisions | |
68 Votes(21%) |
Do you think more soccer and softball fields are needed in the area for activities?
Date: 01-08-2009 - 01-15-2009
| Absolutely not, what a waste of money | |
157 Votes(51%) |
| Absolutely, they would help the economy here | |
84 Votes(28%) |
| I don't know | |
64 Votes(21%) |
What is your favorite winter sport played by local high schools?
Date: 01-07-2009 - 01-14-2009
| Basketball | |
134 Votes(66%) |
| Wrestling | |
26 Votes(13%) |
| Gymnastics | |
16 Votes(8%) |
| Hockey | |
20 Votes(10%) |
| Swimming | |
8 Votes(4%) |
Have you ever had your outdoor Christmas lights or decorations vandalized?
Date: 01-06-2009 - 01-13-2009
| No | |
110 Votes(55%) |
| Every year | |
9 Votes(4%) |
| Only once or twice | |
40 Votes(20%) |
| I don't decorate now | |
42 Votes(21%) |
Do you birdwatch?
Date: 01-06-2009 - 01-13-2009
| No way | |
105 Votes(55%) |
| Every day | |
40 Votes(21%) |
| Only when it's nice out | |
47 Votes(24%) |
Are you happy with the way the new tennis courts in Griffin Park were funded and built?
Date: 01-04-2009 - 01-11-2009
| Very pleased | |
40 Votes(23%) |
| The Tennis Association should have paid more | |
40 Votes(23%) |
| The project was unnecessary | |
92 Votes(53%) |
Will you use the available legislative tracking Web site to keep up with happenings during the 2009 Legislative Session?
Date: 01-01-2009 - 01-08-2009
| No, I don't follow Politics | |
49 Votes(24%) |
| I'll use it daily | |
32 Votes(16%) |
| I will use it occasionally | |
71 Votes(35%) |
| I'll just read the newspaper | |
52 Votes(25%) |
Is development of the Eagle Creek Software business going as you expected?
Date: 12-30-2008 - 01-06-2009
| It's right where I thought it would be | |
74 Votes(45%) |
| It's not as good as I expected | |
74 Votes(45%) |
| It's better than expected | |
15 Votes(9%) |
Do you think a geographic information system would be a good investment on the part of Hughes County?
Date: 12-29-2008 - 01-05-2009
| No way | |
56 Votes(30%) |
| Definitely | |
56 Votes(30%) |
| I'm not sure | |
74 Votes(40%) |
What are your plans for New Year’s Eve?
Date: 12-28-2008 - 01-04-2009
| Watching the ball drop on TV | |
60 Votes(24%) |
| Going out to celebrate | |
34 Votes(14%) |
| Nothing different from what I usually do | |
153 Votes(62%) |
Do you think the city of Pierre’s contribution of $50,000 toward the Griffin Park tennis courts was a good investment?
Date: 12-25-2008 - 01-01-2009
| Definitely | |
80 Votes(36%) |
| No way | |
118 Votes(53%) |
| I didn't even know Griffin Park had tennis courts | |
23 Votes(10%) |
Will the Detroit Lions be the first NFL team to go 0-16 this year?
Date: 12-23-2008 - 12-30-2008
| Nope, they'll beat the Packers | |
33 Votes(22%) |
| Yes, and I'm loving it | |
41 Votes(28%) |
| Yes, isn't it sad? | |
73 Votes(50%) |
Do you believe the Board of Regents’ proposed plan to prohibit acts of animal terrorism is needed in South Dakota?
Date: 12-22-2008 - 12-29-2008
| Definitely | |
63 Votes(33%) |
| No way | |
83 Votes(44%) |
| I'm not sure | |
44 Votes(23%) |
What are your plans for the holidays?
Date: 12-21-2008 - 12-28-2008
| Going somewhere warm | |
7 Votes(3%) |
| Nothing special | |
51 Votes(24%) |
| Spending time with family and friends | |
154 Votes(73%) |
How has the economy affected your Christmas shopping this year?
Date: 12-18-2008 - 12-25-2008
| Not at all | |
106 Votes(35%) |
| I really cut back | |
161 Votes(52%) |
| I couldn't buy any gifts | |
40 Votes(13%) |
Were you surprised with the jury’s verdict in the murder trial of Ken Huber?
Date: 12-17-2008 - 12-24-2008
| No, He's guilty as sin | |
279 Votes(89%) |
| It was definitely an accident | |
11 Votes(3%) |
| I didn't follow the case | |
25 Votes(8%) |
Was the state Board of Elections right in allowing the so-called “Bradford’s Law” to stay on the books?
Date: 12-16-2008 - 12-23-2008
| No way | |
20 Votes(19%) |
| Who cares? | |
74 Votes(69%) |
| Of course | |
13 Votes(12%) |
Now that Lee Schoenbeck has left the race, who will win Republican nomination for governor in 2010?
Date: 12-15-2008 - 12-22-2008
| Dennis Daugaard | |
78 Votes(42%) |
| Dave Knudson | |
14 Votes(8%) |
| Scott Munsterman | |
7 Votes(4%) |
| Someone else | |
87 Votes(47%) |
How did Sunday’s blizzard affect you?
Date: 12-14-2008 - 12-21-2008
| It didn't | |
69 Votes(27%) |
| My car got stuck | |
8 Votes(3%) |
| I stayed home | |
156 Votes(60%) |
| It took me longer to do things I had already planned | |
27 Votes(10%) |
Do you think Google should include other areas beyond U.S. Highway 83 and Pierre Street in its Street View maps of Pierre and Fort Pierre?
Date: 12-11-2008 - 12-18-2008
| Yes | |
208 Votes(82%) |
| No way | |
35 Votes(14%) |
| Only in Pierre | |
11 Votes(4%) |
What type of future will the nation's economy have in the coming year?
Date: 12-10-2008 - 12-17-2008
| It will stay the same | |
37 Votes(17%) |
| It will improve | |
66 Votes(30%) |
| It will slow down | |
117 Votes(53%) |
How do you feel about the future of South Dakota’s economy?
Date: 12-08-2008 - 12-15-2008
| We're doomed | |
39 Votes(16%) |
| We won't get hit hard | |
37 Votes(15%) |
| We're going to recess, but it will bounce back | |
172 Votes(69%) |
Do you think a grade-separation is needed at Polk Avenue in Pierre to carry vehicles over the railroad tracks?
Date: 12-08-2008 - 12-15-2008
| Not at all | |
64 Votes(24%) |
| It most certainly is | |
95 Votes(35%) |
| Only if no taxpayer money is used | |
113 Votes(42%) |
Do you think the retire-rehire policy practiced by many government employees is fair?
Date: 12-04-2008 - 12-11-2008
| Perfectly | |
55 Votes(18%) |
| Definitely not | |
198 Votes(65%) |
| It was fine but now it's too expensive | |
53 Votes(17%) |
Should Fort Pierre raise its electric rates?
Date: 12-02-2008 - 12-09-2008
| Yes | |
101 Votes(42%) |
| No way | |
98 Votes(40%) |
| Only residential rates | |
4 Votes(2%) |
| Only large commercial rates | |
39 Votes(16%) |
Do you agree with the city of Fort Pierre’s decision to wait for proof of compliance before renewing two liquor licenses?
Date: 12-01-2008 - 12-08-2008
| Definitely | |
153 Votes(78%) |
| No, the owners should get to keep them | |
23 Votes(12%) |
| I'm not sure | |
21 Votes(11%) |
Do you believe area fuel stations should be charging less for gasoline?
Date: 11-30-2008 - 12-07-2008
| Absolutely, we're being taken | |
214 Votes(80%) |
| They wouldn't survive if they were | |
28 Votes(10%) |
| I don't know | |
26 Votes(10%) |
Are you planning to shop locally on Black Friday?
Date: 11-27-2008 - 12-03-2008
| Nope, leaving town to shop | |
38 Votes(15%) |
| I'm shopping here | |
36 Votes(15%) |
| Not shopping at all | |
164 Votes(66%) |
| Undecided | |
10 Votes(4%) |
Are public school teachers in South Dakota sufficiently qualified?
Date: 11-25-2008 - 12-02-2008
| Of course | |
96 Votes(43%) |
| No way | |
30 Votes(14%) |
| It depends on where they teach | |
95 Votes(43%) |
Do you plan on traveling during the Thanksgiving weekend?
Date: 11-24-2008 - 12-01-2008
| I always stay home | |
98 Votes(44%) |
| I always travel | |
22 Votes(10%) |
| I'll be on the road this year | |
54 Votes(24%) |
| I'll be at home for a change | |
47 Votes(21%) |
Are you prepared for the digital TV changeover?
Date: 11-23-2008 - 11-30-2008
| Definitely | |
142 Votes(77%) |
| No way | |
25 Votes(14%) |
| Not yet but I will be | |
17 Votes(9%) |
What will Tom Daschle’s reported appointment as secretary of Health and Human Services mean for the South Dakota?
Date: 11-20-2008 - 11-27-2008
| More respect on the national stage | |
45 Votes(16%) |
| Better access to health care | |
72 Votes(26%) |
| Nothing | |
165 Votes(59%) |
Do you want to see efforts to restrict abortion in South Dakota continue in future election years?
Date: 11-19-2008 - 11-26-2008
| Absolutely | |
63 Votes(25%) |
| Absolutely not | |
169 Votes(67%) |
| Undecided | |
22 Votes(9%) |
Is the decision by both Fort Pierre and Pierre to reassess or raise utility rates warranted?
Date: 11-18-2008 - 11-25-2008
| Yes | |
52 Votes(26%) |
| No | |
111 Votes(55%) |
| Not sure | |
39 Votes(19%) |
What are you looking forward to most about this year’s holiday season?
Date: 11-17-2008 - 11-24-2008
| Seeing family | |
151 Votes(70%) |
| The community events | |
9 Votes(4%) |
| The decorations | |
26 Votes(12%) |
| The food | |
23 Votes(11%) |
| Receiving presents | |
6 Votes(3%) |
Do you think the city of Pierre should accept waste from a N.D. hospital to help offset high costs during tough economic times?
Date: 11-16-2008 - 11-23-2008
| Yes | |
74 Votes(30%) |
| No | |
136 Votes(55%) |
| More info is needed | |
36 Votes(15%) |
Do you agree with the state highway funding committee’s decisions about recommendations to make to the Legislature?
Date: 11-13-2008 - 11-20-2008
| They were right | |
19 Votes(13%) |
| They should increase the gas tax too | |
27 Votes(18%) |
| They shouldn't increase any taxes | |
70 Votes(48%) |
| It's all wrong | |
30 Votes(21%) |
Do you think South Dakota should approve a broader smoking ban in public places and workplaces?
Date: 11-12-2008 - 11-19-2008
| It should be banned in every facility open to the public | |
124 Votes(46%) |
| It should be left up to business owners | |
132 Votes(49%) |
| It should be put to a vote | |
15 Votes(6%) |
Is the Hughes County Commission right in considering an increase of water rates in the Spring Creek area?
Date: 11-11-2008 - 11-18-2008
| Absolutely | |
25 Votes(51%) |
| Absolutely not | |
8 Votes(16%) |
| It needs more discussion | |
16 Votes(33%) |
What is the most pressing project the city of Pierre needs to plan?
Date: 11-12-2008 - 11-18-2008
| A new outdoor pool | |
25 Votes(15%) |
| A new water treatment plant | |
95 Votes(56%) |
| New soccer fields | |
4 Votes(2%) |
| A public library expansion | |
7 Votes(4%) |
| Downtown revitalization | |
40 Votes(23%) |
Who do you believe has the best chance at being elected South Dakota’s next governor?
Date: 11-10-2008 - 11-16-2008
| U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin | |
157 Votes(58%) |
| Lt. Gov. Dennis Daugaard | |
47 Votes(17%) |
| Senate Democratic leader Scott Heidepriem | |
12 Votes(4%) |
| Senate Republican Leader Dave Knudson | |
12 Votes(4%) |
| Other | |
44 Votes(16%) |
Was the area prepared for Thursday's blizzard?
Date: 11-07-2008 - 11-13-2008
| Very, residents had all the warning they needed | |
150 Votes(65%) |
| It still caught some by surprise | |
59 Votes(26%) |
| No way | |
22 Votes(10%) |
How do you feel about the prospects of the country in the next four years?
Date: 11-06-2008 - 11-12-2008
| Wonderful | |
26 Votes(14%) |
| Pretty good | |
35 Votes(19%) |
| I have no opinion | |
2 Votes(1%) |
| Cautious | |
68 Votes(36%) |
| Horrified | |
57 Votes(30%) |
What will be the most pressing issue facing America’s next president?
Date: 11-04-2008 - 11-10-2008
| The economy | |
143 Votes(84%) |
| The Iraq war | |
10 Votes(6%) |
| The war in Afghanistan | |
4 Votes(2%) |
| Health care | |
11 Votes(6%) |
| Education | |
3 Votes(2%) |
Do you intend to vote in the 2008 Election on Tuesday?
Date: 11-02-2008 - 11-09-2008
| Of course | |
211 Votes(77%) |
| Nope | |
11 Votes(4%) |
| I would if I could | |
6 Votes(2%) |
| I already did | |
46 Votes(17%) |
Do you think Congress should revisit the daylight-saving time change and switch it back?
Date: 10-30-2008 - 11-06-2008
| Absolutely | |
128 Votes(47%) |
| Definitely not | |
60 Votes(22%) |
| I don't care | |
83 Votes(31%) |
Do you think the South Dakota Conservative Action Council should disclose its funding sources for the IM 10 campaign?
Date: 10-29-2008 - 11-05-2008
| Of course they should | |
193 Votes(88%) |
| They don't have to | |
27 Votes(12%) |
Do you believe students should be required to stay after school and complete assignments they didn’t turn in?
Date: 10-28-2008 - 11-04-2008
| Absolutely | |
176 Votes(85%) |
| Only younger students | |
6 Votes(3%) |
| Not at all | |
25 Votes(12%) |
Do you pay attention to any third-party candidates during presidential elections?
Date: 10-27-2008 - 11-03-2008
| I always do | |
33 Votes(19%) |
| I am this year | |
27 Votes(15%) |
| Don't even think about them | |
115 Votes(66%) |
Do you plan to vote along party lines on Election Day?
Date: 10-26-2008 - 11-02-2008
| I vote all Republican | |
48 Votes(20%) |
| I vote all Democrat | |
22 Votes(9%) |
| I won't vote party lines | |
172 Votes(71%) |
Do you think the noise from the 1806 Wheels, Water & Sticks activity park is a cause for concern for nearby residents?
Date: 10-24-2008 - 10-30-2008
| Certainly | |
43 Votes(17%) |
| Not at all | |
152 Votes(59%) |
| We'll have to wait and see | |
64 Votes(25%) |
Do you think the city of Pierre should invest in a water treatment facility?
Date: 10-22-2008 - 10-29-2008
| Only if funds are secured before | |
109 Votes(64%) |
| I would pay more taxes | |
32 Votes(19%) |
| It is uneeded | |
28 Votes(17%) |
Do you think the attorney general was right to join numerous other states in a lawsuit meant to stop JBS S.A. from acquiring National Beef Packing Co.?
Date: 10-21-2008 - 10-27-2008
| Of course | |
71 Votes(51%) |
| No way | |
23 Votes(17%) |
| I'm not sure | |
45 Votes(32%) |
Do you think the Pierre School District is doing enough to promote cultural awareness among students?
Date: 10-20-2008 - 10-26-2008
| Yes | |
91 Votes(45%) |
| No | |
67 Votes(33%) |
| I'm not sure | |
45 Votes(22%) |
Do you think the city of Pierre should continue with the deer harvest in city limits, which was first done last year?
Date: 10-16-2008 - 10-23-2008
| No | |
90 Votes(33%) |
| Yes | |
163 Votes(60%) |
| I don't know | |
18 Votes(7%) |
Do you believe the county and its appointed negotiators will get the total cost of the new jail down to the predicted $9.1 million?
Date: 10-15-2008 - 10-22-2008
| Not a chance | |
117 Votes(65%) |
| I'm confident they will | |
16 Votes(9%) |
| It's too soon to tell | |
48 Votes(27%) |
What do you believe is best for South Dakotans when it comes to abortion laws?
Date: 10-14-2008 - 10-21-2008
| A ban with no exceptions | |
18 Votes(7%) |
| A ban with certain exceptions | |
88 Votes(32%) |
| No ban at all | |
170 Votes(62%) |
Will you be voting to repeal term limits in the South Dakota Legislature this November by approving Amendment J?
Date: 10-13-2008 - 10-20-2008
| Absolutely | |
30 Votes(19%) |
| Absolutely not | |
81 Votes(52%) |
| I haven't decided | |
44 Votes(28%) |
Do you believe laws for corporations set at the state’s inception are due to be changed as per Amendment H?
Date: 10-12-2008 - 10-19-2008
| It's definitely time | |
36 Votes(47%) |
| No, they were set for a reason | |
16 Votes(21%) |
| I really don't care | |
24 Votes(32%) |
Who do you believe to be most responsible for the major financial crisis going on in the U.S. right now?
Date: 10-10-2008 - 10-17-2008
| Feds | |
38 Votes(15%) |
| Congress | |
83 Votes(33%) |
| Lenders | |
104 Votes(41%) |
| Borrowers | |
29 Votes(11%) |
Do you believe Circuit Judge Brown erred in letting an accused child molester out of jail until his Hughes County trial?
Date: 10-08-2008 - 10-15-2008
| Huge mistake | |
129 Votes(59%) |
| He hasn't been proven guilty | |
74 Votes(34%) |
| I don't know | |
14 Votes(6%) |
Do you think Hughes County should assume control of the Prairie Rose access road, White Tail Avenue?
Date: 10-07-2008 - 10-14-2008
| No | |
48 Votes(34%) |
| Yes | |
59 Votes(42%) |
| It should be private | |
35 Votes(25%) |
Is your home appropriately equipped with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in case of emergency?
Date: 10-06-2008 - 10-13-2008
| Absolutely | |
104 Votes(54%) |
| Not at all | |
9 Votes(5%) |
| It's not a good as it should be | |
80 Votes(41%) |
Do you believe lawmakers should amend the current law granting legislators just 5 cents reimbursement per mile to and from session each year?
Date: 10-06-2008 - 10-13-2008
| They need more | |
67 Votes(36%) |
| It should stay | |
46 Votes(25%) |
| They shouldn't get reimbursed at all | |
74 Votes(40%) |
How will you be voting on Initiated Measure 11?
Date: 10-03-2008 - 10-10-2008
| I'm for it | |
41 Votes(21%) |
| Totally against it | |
119 Votes(60%) |
| I don't know | |
40 Votes(20%) |
Do you believe city officials are correct in keeping the public garbage pick-up service and landfill in operation?
Date: 10-01-2008 - 10-08-2008
| It is needed | |
158 Votes(85%) |
| It is a waste of money | |
13 Votes(7%) |
| There is a better solution | |
14 Votes(8%) |
Do you think the city’s decision to raise utility rates was warranted in balancing the 2009 budget?
Date: 09-30-2008 - 10-07-2008
| They had to cover cost increases | |
80 Votes(50%) |
| It was a tax | |
66 Votes(42%) |
| We could pay more | |
13 Votes(8%) |
Do you believe local government entities violated South Dakota laws by approving resolutions opposing Initiated Measure 10?
Date: 09-29-2008 - 10-06-2008
| No, it didn't cost anything | |
60 Votes(43%) |
| They sure did | |
41 Votes(29%) |
| It's pretty unclear | |
39 Votes(28%) |
How long do you believe it will take for President Bush’s bailout plan to start helping the economy?
Date: 09-28-2008 - 10-05-2008
| 6 months or less | |
24 Votes(12%) |
| 6-12 months | |
25 Votes(13%) |
| It won't help at all | |
87 Votes(45%) |
| Longer than 1 year | |
58 Votes(30%) |
Do you think a 5 percent increase in fees for American Medical Response is warranted?
Date: 09-26-2008 - 10-02-2008
| Certainly | |
108 Votes(51%) |
| Definitely not | |
65 Votes(31%) |
| Fees should go down | |
37 Votes(18%) |
Do you believe school and city officials should try to regulate students using “class cars” during homecoming week?
Date: 09-25-2008 - 10-01-2008
| Leave them alone | |
74 Votes(32%) |
| They should be banned | |
40 Votes(17%) |
| That's a parent's job | |
117 Votes(51%) |
Do you believe laptops in the classroom are beneficial to the education of today’s high school students?
Date: 09-23-2008 - 09-30-2008
| Not at all | |
43 Votes(19%) |
| Absolutely | |
74 Votes(32%) |
| Maybe if they were used correctly | |
114 Votes(49%) |
Do you agree with the decision for the Gang of Ten to stop pushing for legislation on an energy policy before the election?
Date: 09-23-2008 - 09-29-2008
| No, it is needed now | |
82 Votes(55%) |
| It's better to wait | |
35 Votes(23%) |
| I don't understand | |
32 Votes(21%) |
Where do you believe Pierre city officials should make cuts in the 2009 budget?
Date: 09-21-2008 - 09-28-2008
| Employee pay | |
42 Votes(20%) |
| Outside programs | |
74 Votes(36%) |
| New equipment purchases | |
89 Votes(43%) |
Do you believe a plan to sell federal bonds to help raise funds for infrastructure repairs would work?
Date: 09-18-2008 - 09-25-2008
| Nope | |
61 Votes(43%) |
| It's possible | |
67 Votes(47%) |
| It's a great plan | |
14 Votes(10%) |
Who is your top pick in the District 24 state House of Representatives election in November?
Date: 09-18-2008 - 09-25-2008
| Tim Rounds | |
84 Votes(27%) |
| Ryan Olson | |
88 Votes(28%) |
| Ann Eichinger | |
52 Votes(17%) |
| Jodi Owen | |
87 Votes(28%) |
Should South Dakota list state employee salary information on its Web site?
Date: 09-17-2008 - 09-23-2008
| Absolutely | |
140 Votes(58%) |
| Absolutely not | |
69 Votes(29%) |
| Only some of them | |
33 Votes(14%) |
For whom do you plan to vote in the District 24 state Senate race in November?
Date: 09-15-2008 - 09-22-2008
| Bob Gray | |
49 Votes(32%) |
| Kim Sargent | |
36 Votes(24%) |
| Undecided | |
66 Votes(44%) |
For whom do you plan to vote in the South Dakota U.S. Senate race this November?
Date: 09-14-2008 - 09-21-2008
| Tim Johnson | |
104 Votes(55%) |
| Joel Dykstra | |
85 Votes(45%) |
| Undecided | |
0 Votes(0%) |
For whom do you plan to vote in the South Dakota U.S. House of Representatives race this November?
Date: 09-12-2008 - 09-19-2008
| Chris Lien | |
75 Votes(29%) |
| Stephanie Herseth Sandlin | |
142 Votes(54%) |
| Undecided | |
36 Votes(14%) |
| Not voting | |
9 Votes(3%) |
Do you believe state education standards are assessed appropriately?
Date: 09-10-2008 - 09-17-2008
| Not at all | |
36 Votes(27%) |
| Absolutely | |
17 Votes(13%) |
| Some revising is needed | |
48 Votes(37%) |
| I don't know | |
30 Votes(23%) |
Do you agree with the Feds decision to pay less to states in highway funding this year?
Date: 09-09-2008 - 09-16-2008
| It's a bad decision | |
95 Votes(59%) |
| It is needed | |
32 Votes(20%) |
| Funding should be reduced from now on | |
33 Votes(21%) |
Are you finding it more difficult to feed yourself and your family healthy, balanced meals because of higher prices?
Date: 09-09-2008 - 09-15-2008
| Very difficult | |
57 Votes(28%) |
| We've cut back on things | |
94 Votes(46%) |
| I'm unaffected currently | |
54 Votes(26%) |
Would South Dakota-grown items be more attractive to you in stores than regular items?
Date: 09-07-2008 - 09-14-2008
| Absolutely | |
132 Votes(64%) |
| Only some items | |
14 Votes(7%) |
| Depends on the price | |
56 Votes(27%) |
| Absolutely not | |
5 Votes(2%) |
Will you be switching to a balanced billing plan with the high costs of heating expected this winter?
Date: 09-04-2008 - 09-11-2008
| For sure | |
19 Votes(11%) |
| Probably not | |
88 Votes(50%) |
| Already do | |
30 Votes(17%) |
| I'll see what happens | |
40 Votes(23%) |
Do you agree with Sen. John McCain’s selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate?
Date: 09-04-2008 - 09-10-2008
| Absolutely | |
127 Votes(53%) |
| Absolutely not | |
52 Votes(22%) |
| It's too early to tell | |
62 Votes(26%) |
Do you and/or your family take part in pheasant hunting season in the area?
Date: 09-02-2008 - 09-09-2008
| Never | |
77 Votes(42%) |
| Only once or twice a year | |
44 Votes(24%) |
| As much as possible | |
61 Votes(34%) |
Do you believe school districts should be able to sue their states over funding concerns?
Date: 09-02-2008 - 09-08-2008
| Absolutely | |
56 Votes(32%) |
| No, it seems like a waste | |
95 Votes(54%) |
| I'm not sure | |
26 Votes(15%) |
If the 2008 presidential election were held today, for whom would you cast your ballot?
Date: 08-29-2008 - 09-05-2008
| John McCain | |
172 Votes(50%) |
| Barack Obama | |
133 Votes(39%) |
| Other | |
38 Votes(11%) |
How do you feel about the Pierre School Districts dealings through its sports marketing campaign?
Date: 08-27-2008 - 09-03-2008
| It's a clever plan | |
39 Votes(23%) |
| It's completely unfair | |
41 Votes(24%) |
| I don't care | |
90 Votes(53%) |
Do you believe Republicans and Democrats should combine their ideas to help find relief for high oil prices?
Date: 08-28-2008 - 09-03-2008
| Absolutely | |
155 Votes(87%) |
| Absolutely not | |
5 Votes(3%) |
| Their efforts are futile | |
18 Votes(10%) |
How do you feel the city of Pierre and Pierre Police Department should deal with officers who break the law?
Date: 08-25-2008 - 09-01-2008
| Second chances | |
14 Votes(6%) |
| All should be fired | |
54 Votes(23%) |
| Review each separately; depends on crime | |
162 Votes(70%) |
In your opinion, what is the most important issue facing South Dakotans this election year?
Date: 08-25-2008 - 08-31-2008
| Health care reform | |
34 Votes(18%) |
| Alternative energy sources | |
41 Votes(21%) |
| Economy | |
100 Votes(52%) |
| Other | |
19 Votes(10%) |
How do you believe mountain lion hunting in South Dakota should be handled?
Date: 08-22-2008 - 08-29-2008
| As it is | |
77 Votes(47%) |
| As it was last year | |
28 Votes(17%) |
| Completely differently | |
10 Votes(6%) |
| It should not be allowed | |
50 Votes(30%) |
Do you use medications to take the place of exercise?
Date: 08-20-2008 - 08-27-2008
| Not at all | |
139 Votes(86%) |
| For some things | |
14 Votes(9%) |
| Pretty much | |
9 Votes(6%) |
What does the City of Pierre need to do to attract — and keep — a new airport manager?
Date: 08-19-2008 - 08-26-2008
| Raise the pay | |
51 Votes(30%) |
| Improve the airport | |
48 Votes(28%) |
| Increase business activity | |
73 Votes(42%) |
Do you think the Legislature should continue to investigate the issue of the laptop funding found by Gov. Rounds?
Date: 08-19-2008 - 08-26-2008
| No, let it go | |
65 Votes(38%) |
| Find out what happened | |
77 Votes(45%) |
| Rounds should be in trouble | |
31 Votes(18%) |
Do you think U.S. Sen. Johnson’s decision not to debate Republican challenger Joel Dykstra will affect his electability?
Date: 08-18-2008 - 08-25-2008
| Definitely | |
108 Votes(30%) |
| Not a chance | |
199 Votes(54%) |
| Possibly | |
59 Votes(16%) |
How concerned are you about identity theft?
Date: 08-15-2008 - 08-22-2008
| Very concerned | |
67 Votes(43%) |
| Somewhat concerned | |
73 Votes(47%) |
| Not worried | |
15 Votes(10%) |
Do you think improvements to the Pierre airport’s runway could bring in more-frequent, larger flights?
Date: 08-13-2008 - 08-20-2008
| It's doubtful | |
133 Votes(60%) |
| It might help | |
80 Votes(36%) |
| It definitely will | |
10 Votes(4%) |
Do you believe Sen. John Thune’s hydro-wind integration plan could work in South Dakota?
Date: 08-11-2008 - 08-18-2008
| Of course it would | |
103 Votes(74%) |
| Not a chance | |
15 Votes(11%) |
| I wouldn't help for quite some time | |
21 Votes(15%) |
Do you think the Department of Game, Fish & Parks should increase fees to make up for the governor’s budget cuts?
Date: 08-10-2008 - 08-17-2008
| It's the only option | |
26 Votes(17%) |
| No, the fees are too high now | |
106 Votes(68%) |
| It's time for an increase anyway | |
23 Votes(15%) |
Has hosting the Olympics helped or hurt China’s image?
Date: 08-13-2008 - 08-14-2008
| Definitely helped | |
30 Votes(20%) |
| Defintely hurt | |
28 Votes(19%) |
| Remains to be seen | |
89 Votes(61%) |
Do you agree with the Game, Fish & Parks Commission’s decision to alter possession laws so outdoor sportsmen can gift game and fish to non-licensed people?
Date: 08-07-2008 - 08-14-2008
| Yes | |
149 Votes(73%) |
| No | |
54 Votes(27%) |
Will you be voting to approve Initiated Measure 10 this fall?
Date: 08-07-2008 - 08-13-2008
| Absolutely | |
19 Votes(18%) |
| Not a chance | |
53 Votes(51%) |
| Undecided | |
32 Votes(31%) |
Do you follow political blogs?
Date: 08-05-2008 - 08-12-2008
| Never | |
99 Votes(63%) |
| I check them occasionally | |
38 Votes(24%) |
| I read every day | |
15 Votes(10%) |
| I'd die without them | |
5 Votes(3%) |
Do you believe Hughes County should step in to help developers in the Spring Creek and Cow Creek recreation areas with water restriction problems?
Date: 08-05-2008 - 08-11-2008
| Absolutely not | |
102 Votes(59%) |
| Some help could be given | |
45 Votes(26%) |
| The county should invest | |
27 Votes(16%) |
Do you follow the budgeting process of your local municipalities?
Date: 08-03-2008 - 08-10-2008
| Not at all | |
51 Votes(44%) |
| Every penny | |
10 Votes(9%) |
| I keep a general idea | |
56 Votes(48%) |
Do you intend to do some shopping at Pierre’s Crazy Days this weekend?
Date: 08-01-2008 - 08-07-2008
| Yes | |
27 Votes(13%) |
| No | |
140 Votes(70%) |
| Probably | |
16 Votes(8%) |
| I don't know | |
18 Votes(9%) |
Will you use country of origin labels to help you make a decision when buying meat?
Date: 07-30-2008 - 08-06-2008
| I will only buy U.S. beef | |
136 Votes(79%) |
| It doesn't matter to me where it comes from | |
16 Votes(9%) |
| I don't know | |
20 Votes(12%) |
Are you happy about the company proposing a different location for a potential fish processing plant to be built in Hughes County?
Date: 07-29-2008 - 08-05-2008
| Definitely | |
34 Votes(24%) |
| Definitely not | |
15 Votes(10%) |
| I just want it built | |
78 Votes(55%) |
| I just don't want it built | |
16 Votes(11%) |
Do you believe there is a connection between vaccinations and autism?
Date: 07-28-2008 - 08-04-2008
| Not at all | |
54 Votes(30%) |
| absolutely | |
30 Votes(17%) |
| I don't know for sure | |
97 Votes(54%) |
Are you making attempts toward green living?
Date: 07-27-2008 - 08-03-2008
| No, I don't subscribe to that theory | |
37 Votes(21%) |
| I don't really have time | |
19 Votes(11%) |
| I'm doing a couple of things | |
104 Votes(60%) |
| I'm as green as can be | |
13 Votes(8%) |
Will you participate next week in the state Department of Health’s annual Great Day of Play?
Date: 07-24-2008 - 07-31-2008
| Absolutely | |
14 Votes(9%) |
| Absolutely not | |
101 Votes(63%) |
| I haven't decided | |
46 Votes(29%) |
Do you think Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin’s recently announced pregnancy will affect her campaign this fall?
Date: 07-24-2008 - 07-30-2008
| Not at all | |
162 Votes(78%) |
| It will hurt it | |
31 Votes(15%) |
| It will help it | |
14 Votes(7%) |
Do you believe a law banning certain breeds of dogs would be beneficial in Fort Pierre?
Date: 07-22-2008 - 07-29-2008
| Yes, it would be safer | |
78 Votes(36%) |
| No, it's not the breed | |
131 Votes(60%) |
| They should ban all dogs | |
9 Votes(4%) |
Would you like to see more restrictions on beef imports from Argentina enacted in the U.S.?
Date: 07-21-2008 - 07-28-2008
| Absolutely | |
91 Votes(71%) |
| No, FMD hasn't been found there for two years | |
13 Votes(10%) |
| I don't know | |
25 Votes(19%) |
Were you affected by Friday night’s storm?
Date: 07-21-2008 - 07-27-2008
| Not at all | |
69 Votes(44%) |
| My property was slightly damaged | |
78 Votes(49%) |
| My property was seriously damaged | |
11 Votes(7%) |
Are you concerned about being able to afford an extra $2-per-wheel tax Hughes County may invoke?
Date: 07-17-2008 - 07-24-2008
| Not at all | |
62 Votes(37%) |
| It'll be tough, but I'll be OK | |
43 Votes(25%) |
| There's no way I can afford it | |
64 Votes(38%) |
To you currently take any steps to prevent identity theft?
Date: 07-16-2008 - 07-23-2008
| None at all | |
18 Votes(14%) |
| I try to be careful | |
92 Votes(69%) |
| I use all available resources | |
23 Votes(17%) |
Do you use ethanol blend at the gas pump when you fill your vehicle?
Date: 07-15-2008 - 07-22-2008
| No, it's bad for vehicles | |
48 Votes(27%) |
| All the time | |
98 Votes(55%) |
| If it's all that's available | |
22 Votes(12%) |
| I use E85 | |
9 Votes(5%) |
Do you believe Hughes County needs to implement a wheel tax increase to stave off the effects of rising fuel costs?
Date: 07-15-2008 - 07-21-2008
| It's the best tax to raise | |
36 Votes(27%) |
| There are better areas to increase taxes | |
33 Votes(24%) |
| The county doesn't need the money | |
66 Votes(49%) |
Are you pleased with the powwow grounds outside of Fort Pierre and the culture they bring to the area?
Date: 07-13-2008 - 07-20-2008
| I love the powwows | |
20 Votes(12%) |
| It would be great if it was used more | |
85 Votes(50%) |
| It was a waste of money | |
64 Votes(38%) |
Would you like to see more flights to and from the Pierre airport?
Date: 07-10-2008 - 07-17-2008
| They are needed | |
101 Votes(60%) |
| They would be a waste | |
25 Votes(15%) |
| I don't use this airport | |
17 Votes(10%) |
| I don't fly | |
26 Votes(15%) |
Do you foresee economic benefits from a go-kart and mini-golf facility scheduled to be built in Stanley County?
Date: 07-09-2008 - 07-16-2008
| The benefits will be outstanding | |
96 Votes(45%) |
| The benefits will be minimal | |
64 Votes(30%) |
| Don't know about benefits, but I'll be happy | |
52 Votes(25%) |
Do you believe the state’s laptop initiative is needed to thoroughly educate students?
Date: 07-08-2008 - 07-15-2008
| It certainly is | |
55 Votes(32%) |
| It's harmful to students | |
37 Votes(22%) |
| It's a great idea but needs revision | |
78 Votes(46%) |
Do you believe Beef Checkoff dollars should be doubled as the SDBIC proposed?
Date: 07-07-2008 - 07-14-2008
| Absolutely | |
26 Votes(22%) |
| Definitely not | |
40 Votes(34%) |
| I have no idea | |
53 Votes(45%) |
What will you be doing to celebrate the Fourth of July?
Date: 07-03-2008 - 07-10-2008
| Cookout with friends and family | |
39 Votes(38%) |
| Travel | |
8 Votes(8%) |
| None of the above | |
46 Votes(44%) |
| Attend the rodeo in Fort Pierre and watch fireworks | |
11 Votes(11%) |
Do you think a second fire station is needed in Fort Pierre?
Date: 07-06-2008 - 07-08-2008
| Very much so | |
78 Votes(47%) |
| It is not needed | |
89 Votes(53%) |
Would you frequent a new tribal casino being proposed in Stanley County?
Date: 07-01-2008 - 07-08-2008
| Definitely | |
57 Votes(28%) |
| I don't know | |
53 Votes(26%) |
| Absolutely not | |
91 Votes(45%) |
How will the Missouri River bridge construction impact your life?
Date: 07-03-2008 - 07-08-2008
| I'll have to adjust my daily commute. | |
9 Votes(30%) |
| Most of my trips across the bridge are just leisure. | |
11 Votes(37%) |
| I don't drive across the bridge. | |
10 Votes(33%) |
Do you believe government entities take the state open meeting laws seriously?
Date: 06-30-2008 - 07-07-2008
| For the most part | |
30 Votes(26%) |
| The law is often violated | |
65 Votes(57%) |
| I don't know | |
19 Votes(17%) |
Do you take advantage of services provided by your local public library?
Date: 06-29-2008 - 07-06-2008
| All the time | |
17 Votes(13%) |
| On occasion | |
37 Votes(29%) |
| Rarely, if ever | |
72 Votes(57%) |
How will the Missouri River bridge construction impact your life?
Date: 07-02-2008 - 07-03-2008
| It won't | |
0 Votes(0%) |
| major inconvenience | |
0 Votes(0%) |
| minor inconvenience | |
0 Votes(0%) |
Do you seek shelter when storm warnings are issued?
Date: 06-26-2008 - 07-03-2008
| Absolutely, in a safe place | |
50 Votes(27%) |
| I usually get under a roof | |
82 Votes(45%) |
| I don't generally pay it any mind | |
50 Votes(27%) |
How do you think the state Board of Regents should deal with issues concerning the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship?
Date: 06-25-2008 - 07-02-2008
| Do away with the program | |
23 Votes(29%) |
| Offer more money | |
18 Votes(23%) |
| Make requirements easier | |
17 Votes(21%) |
| Perform more studies first | |
22 Votes(28%) |
What kind of retail store would you like to see open in the area?
Date: 06-24-2008 - 07-01-2008
| Men's clothing | |
29 Votes(17%) |
| Women's clothing | |
49 Votes(30%) |
| Shoe store | |
24 Votes(14%) |
| Sporting goods | |
40 Votes(24%) |
| Music/video game store | |
24 Votes(14%) |
How do you feel about the governor finding funding for the laptop program after the Legislature denied it?
Date: 06-23-2008 - 06-30-2008
| It's good he was resourceful | |
86 Votes(46%) |
| He should have left it alone | |
82 Votes(44%) |
| I don't know | |
20 Votes(11%) |
Have rising fuel costs changed your summer plans?
Date: 06-22-2008 - 06-29-2008
| I have cancelled road trips | |
65 Votes(38%) |
| I will not drive as far as planned | |
67 Votes(39%) |
| I will still drive the same | |
39 Votes(23%) |
How do you feel the state should handle the need for an increase in taxes or fees for highway project funds?
Date: 06-19-2008 - 06-26-2008
| The same as always: fuel tax and license plate fees | |
44 Votes(32%) |
| Tap into reserves | |
22 Votes(16%) |
| Explore other options | |
73 Votes(53%) |
Will you be attending any 125 celebration or Oahe Days events in the next four days?
Date: 06-18-2008 - 06-25-2008
| Absolutely | |
57 Votes(38%) |
| No way | |
68 Votes(45%) |
| 125th only | |
3 Votes(2%) |
| Oahe Days only | |
23 Votes(15%) |
Do you believe it is OK for the city of Pierre to regulate yard signs on residents’ property?
Date: 06-17-2008 - 06-24-2008
| Yes | |
63 Votes(34%) |
| No, it's my yard | |
84 Votes(45%) |
| Only limited regulations | |
39 Votes(21%) |
Would you and/or your family purchase a membership to an outdoor aquatic center or water park in Pierre or Fort Pierre?
Date: 06-16-2008 - 06-23-2008
| Yes | |
32 Votes(20%) |
| No | |
70 Votes(43%) |
| It depends on cost | |
52 Votes(32%) |
| It depends on location | |
10 Votes(6%) |
Do you comment on Capital Journal stories online at capjournal.com?
Date: 06-15-2008 - 06-22-2008
| Every day | |
4 Votes(4%) |
| Fairly frequently | |
13 Votes(13%) |
| Once in a great while | |
41 Votes(42%) |
| Never | |
40 Votes(41%) |
How would you feel about a proposed tilapia fish farm in Hughes County?
Date: 06-12-2008 - 06-19-2008
| It would be great. | |
137 Votes(70%) |
| It's fine if it's not near my home. | |
38 Votes(19%) |
| Absolutely against it. | |
21 Votes(11%) |
Do you feel local municipalities are doing enough to prevent West Nile virus infections?
Date: 06-11-2008 - 06-18-2008
| They are doing all they can. | |
61 Votes(51%) |
| Their efforts are futile. | |
25 Votes(21%) |
| They should do a lot more. | |
34 Votes(28%) |
Do you plan to attend the Capital Community Celebration tonight?
Date: 06-10-2008 - 06-17-2008
| Absolutely not | |
105 Votes(67%) |
| Definitely | |
14 Votes(9%) |
| If the weather's nice | |
38 Votes(24%) |
How do you think the city of Pierre should handle the sewer backups that occurred during storming last week?
Date: 06-09-2008 - 06-10-2008
| Pay for damage | |
54 Votes(45%) |
| Pay part of costs | |
25 Votes(21%) |
| Pay nothing, not city's fault | |
41 Votes(34%) |
Do you think the Hillsview Golf Course clubhouse is ready for a face lift?
Date: 06-08-2008 - 06-09-2008
| No, it's not needed. | |
51 Votes(35%) |
| It's absolutely needed. | |
29 Votes(20%) |
| I don't care. | |
67 Votes(46%) |
Do you believe Pierre city officials should begin formulating a budget and plan for a paid fire department?
Date: 06-05-2008 - 06-08-2008
| No, it's not needed | |
80 Votes(48%) |
| It's needed but the city can't afford it | |
38 Votes(23%) |
| Absolutely | |
50 Votes(30%) |
Do you believe campaign contributions for nonpolitical races should be held to the same disclosure laws as political races?
Date: 06-04-2008 - 06-05-2008
| No, it's not necessary. | |
16 Votes(13%) |
| Of course they should. | |
90 Votes(71%) |
| I don't know. | |
20 Votes(16%) |
Which option presented by the Pierre/Fort Pierre task force on swimming facilities do you believe should be chosen?
Date: 06-04-2008 - 06-05-2008
| Close outdoor pools | |
6 Votes(5%) |
| Repair outdoor pools | |
38 Votes(29%) |
| Replace outdoor pools | |
32 Votes(25%) |
| Join forces to build | |
53 Votes(41%) |
Are you happy with the state’s decision to change the vehicle registration system for boats and snowmobiles?
Date: 05-30-2008 - 06-05-2008
| Absolutely | |
24 Votes(18%) |
| No, It was fine before | |
33 Votes(25%) |
| I don't know yet | |
75 Votes(57%) |
How was your area of town affected by storms and flooding Monday night?
Date: 06-02-2008 - 06-03-2008
| Severe damage | |
7 Votes(5%) |
| Some damage | |
42 Votes(31%) |
| No damage | |
74 Votes(55%) |
| There was flooding Monday? | |
12 Votes(9%) |
Who will you be voting for in the Pierre mayor’s race Tuesday?
Date: 06-02-2008 - 06-02-2008
| Terry Hipple | |
59 Votes(31%) |
| Laurie Gill | |
72 Votes(38%) |
| Undecided | |
23 Votes(12%) |
| Not voting | |
37 Votes(19%) |
Will you support an initiated ballot measure that bans most abortions with exceptions for the health of the mother, rape and incest?
Date: 05-25-2008 - 06-01-2008
| No | |
45 Votes(55%) |
| Yes | |
32 Votes(39%) |
| I haven't decided | |
5 Votes(6%) |
Did you or do you plan to watch the candidate forum for Pierre city candidates on Oahe TV?
Date: 05-23-2008 - 05-30-2008
| Yes | |
22 Votes(14%) |
| No | |
117 Votes(76%) |
| Maybe so | |
14 Votes(9%) |
Have you used the new fixed-route trolley system since it started running?
Date: 05-28-2008 - 05-29-2008
| No, but I plan to | |
54 Votes(44%) |
| No, and I probably won't | |
60 Votes(49%) |
| I've ridden and will again | |
6 Votes(5%) |
| I've ridden and won't again | |
3 Votes(2%) |
Suppose you are voting in the Democratic presidential primary. Will it affect your decision if one of the candidates makes a campaign stop in your community?
Date: 05-27-2008 - 05-28-2008
| Absolutely | |
18 Votes(13%) |
| Absolutely not | |
90 Votes(65%) |
| It could persuade me | |
30 Votes(22%) |
Do you believe Big Oil companies are doing what they can to lower oil prices for struggling consumers?
Date: 05-21-2008 - 05-28-2008
| No, but they should | |
163 Votes(89%) |
| Yes they are | |
4 Votes(2%) |
| They shouldn't have to | |
16 Votes(9%) |
What is the most important issue facing presidential and congressional candidates in your opinion?
Date: 05-26-2008 - 05-27-2008
| The economy | |
120 Votes(75%) |
| Health care | |
11 Votes(7%) |
| War on Terror | |
20 Votes(12%) |
| Other | |
10 Votes(6%) |
In your opinion, what standards should the state board of education set for P.E. and health classes as graduation requirements?
Date: 05-19-2008 - 05-26-2008
| Require one or the other | |
23 Votes(16%) |
| Both should be required | |
88 Votes(63%) |
| Neither should be required | |
29 Votes(21%) |
Are you happy with the city of Pierre’s response to Sunday afternoon’s power outage?
Date: 05-20-2008 - 05-21-2008
| Yes | |
32 Votes(26%) |
| No | |
15 Votes(12%) |
| It didn't affect me | |
74 Votes(61%) |
Do you feel the Chamber of Commerce candidate forum helped in your decision about who to vote for in Pierre?
Date: 05-19-2008 - 05-20-2008
| I already knew | |
37 Votes(43%) |
| It changed my mind | |
0 Votes(0%) |
| I'm still unsure | |
22 Votes(25%) |
| I won't be voting | |
28 Votes(32%) |
Are you going to any graduation festivities over the weekend?
Date: 05-16-2008 - 05-18-2008
| I'll be at Pierre's | |
19 Votes(12%) |
| I'll be at Stanley County's | |
11 Votes(7%) |
| I'll be at both | |
6 Votes(4%) |
| Not going | |
124 Votes(78%) |
Do you plan to attend one of the Democratic presidential hopeful’s campaign events in the state?
Date: 05-14-2008 - 05-15-2008
| I will attend Clinton's | |
6 Votes(4%) |
| I will attend Obama's | |
23 Votes(15%) |
| I will attend both | |
2 Votes(1%) |
| I will not attend | |
119 Votes(79%) |
Do you believe high school seniors who have not earned enough credits to graduate should be allowed to participate in ceremonies?
Date: 05-13-2008 - 05-14-2008
| Not at all | |
86 Votes(40%) |
| Absolutely | |
23 Votes(11%) |
| If they are within 1 credit | |
35 Votes(16%) |
| Only in extenuating circumstances | |
69 Votes(32%) |
After a law has been decided by voters, do you believe it should be put back on the ballot for a revote every few years?
Date: 05-11-2008 - 05-12-2008
| Yes, as often as wanted. | |
25 Votes(15%) |
| No, once it's decided, it's done. | |
68 Votes(41%) |
| There should be a required waiting time. | |
73 Votes(44%) |
Will the high price of fuel affect your summer travel plans?
Date: 05-09-2008 - 05-11-2008
| I'll be staying home | |
81 Votes(38%) |
| I may travel a short distance by car | |
97 Votes(46%) |
| Long road trip planned | |
35 Votes(16%) |
Do you agree with the city of Fort Pierre’s idea to increase fireworks sellers’ fees to help pay for cleanup after the Fourth of July?
Date: 05-08-2008 - 05-08-2008
| Yes | |
148 Votes(77%) |
| No | |
34 Votes(18%) |
| I don't know | |
10 Votes(5%) |
If cost and time weren’t factors, would you be interested in traveling the Fort Pierre to Deadwood trail this summer?
Date: 05-07-2008 - 05-07-2008
| I would go | |
66 Votes(43%) |
| Maybe, but it seems like a long ride | |
31 Votes(20%) |
| Not interested | |
55 Votes(36%) |
Do you think South Dakota should lower its drinking age to 18?
Date: 05-05-2008 - 05-06-2008
| Absolutely not | |
87 Votes(46%) |
| Only for military personnel | |
27 Votes(14%) |
| 18 is too young but 21 is too old | |
74 Votes(39%) |
How important are energy efficiency and conservation efforts to you?
Date: 05-06-2008 - 05-06-2008
| Extremely important | |
79 Votes(58%) |
| Sort of important | |
51 Votes(37%) |
| Not important at all. | |
7 Votes(5%) |
Do Barack Obama’s minister’s views of America and race relations have any bearing on your opinion of Obama’s ability to be a good president?
Date: 05-01-2008 - 05-04-2008
| He'd be great anyway. | |
76 Votes(36%) |
| He'd be horrible no matter what. | |
74 Votes(35%) |
| I worry about Wright's influence. | |
59 Votes(28%) |
Do you believe it is appropriate for large corporations outside of South Dakota to support ballot initiatives in South Dakota?
Date: 04-30-2008 - 05-01-2008
| It seems fair. | |
17 Votes(13%) |
| Absolutely not. | |
93 Votes(73%) |
| I don't know. | |
17 Votes(13%) |
How do you think the $2 million from the Capitol fourth-floor renovation project would have been best used?
Date: 04-28-2008 - 04-29-2008
| For the laptop initiative | |
32 Votes(15%) |
| For the highway patrol | |
58 Votes(28%) |
| For teacher pay raises | |
97 Votes(47%) |
| For state/legislative pay raises | |
20 Votes(10%) |
Are you happy with the state Legislature’s decision to spend $2 million to renovate the fourth floor of the state Capitol?
Date: 04-27-2008 - 04-28-2008
| Yes, it had to be done. | |
45 Votes(26%) |
| No, that money should have been used elsewhere. | |
130 Votes(74%) |
What kind of restaurant would you like to see open in the area?
Date: 04-24-2008 - 04-27-2008
| Indian | |
16 Votes(7%) |
| Japanese | |
19 Votes(8%) |
| Seafood | |
165 Votes(69%) |
| Mediterranean | |
40 Votes(17%) |
Do you believe the brand board should take inspection duties out of the hands of the Stockgrowers Association?
Date: 04-23-2008 - 04-24-2008
| Absolutely | |
113 Votes(33%) |
| Absolutely not | |
191 Votes(55%) |
| I don't know | |
43 Votes(12%) |
Now that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are in an even closer race, do you believe South Dakota’s primary will have an effect on the election?
Date: 04-22-2008 - 04-23-2008
| It's pretty likely | |
28 Votes(17%) |
| It's a possibility | |
72 Votes(44%) |
| Still no chance | |
63 Votes(39%) |
What do you think local municipalities should do about the decrepit city swimming pools?
Date: 04-21-2008 - 04-22-2008
| Each rebuild its own | |
64 Votes(43%) |
| Join forces to build | |
73 Votes(49%) |
| Don't rebuild at all | |
12 Votes(8%) |
Is the state of the economy affecting your credit card usage habits?
Date: 04-15-2008 - 04-22-2008
| I've had to use more credit. | |
26 Votes(21%) |
| I have cut back on credit usage. | |
56 Votes(45%) |
| I never use credit. | |
43 Votes(34%) |
How do you feel about your city’s assessment process for curb and gutter repair projects?
Date: 04-20-2008 - 04-21-2008
| I want to pay a lump sum | |
9 Votes(9%) |
| I want to pay a small yearly tax | |
47 Votes(45%) |
| I think there's a better way. | |
48 Votes(46%) |
If you were to cast a ballot in the Democratic presidential primary, who would win your vote?
Date: 04-17-2008 - 04-20-2008
| Barack Obama | |
99 Votes(56%) |
| Hillary Clinton | |
79 Votes(44%) |
Are rising food prices affecting your shopping habits?
Date: 04-17-2008 - 04-17-2008
| I only buy the necessities. | |
43 Votes(30%) |
| I've had to cut back on some items. | |
75 Votes(52%) |
| Not at all | |
26 Votes(18%) |
Do you think the governor’s Workforce 2025 initiative will be effective in keeping young adults in South Dakota?
Date: 04-10-2008 - 04-17-2008
| It sounds good to me. | |
20 Votes(16%) |
| Not likely. | |
95 Votes(75%) |
| It needs some adjusting. | |
12 Votes(9%) |
Do you believe area schools should add competitive cheer as a sanctioned high school sport?
Date: 04-14-2008 - 04-15-2008
| Immediately | |
33 Votes(26%) |
| Not right away | |
26 Votes(20%) |
| Never | |
70 Votes(54%) |
Do you believe South Dakota should allow the names of juvenile offenders to be released by authorities?
Date: 04-13-2008 - 04-14-2008
| Not at all | |
32 Votes(17%) |
| Only for felonies | |
84 Votes(45%) |
| Yes, in all cases | |
69 Votes(37%) |
Do you plan to attend the horse races in Fort Pierre this year?
Date: 04-09-2008 - 04-10-2008
| Definitely | |
27 Votes(19%) |
| Definitely not | |
70 Votes(50%) |
| Perhaps, if the weather is good | |
44 Votes(31%) |
Are you happy with the city’s choice of curb and gutter repair projects this summer?
Date: 04-08-2008 - 04-09-2008
| No, my street needs fixed | |
13 Votes(17%) |
| No, my street does not need fixed | |
29 Votes(39%) |
| Yes, they seem right | |
33 Votes(44%) |
How will you vote in upcoming school, city, county and state elections?
Date: 04-07-2008 - 04-08-2008
| Mostly for change | |
62 Votes(52%) |
| Mostly for incumbents | |
11 Votes(9%) |
| Some new, some the same | |
47 Votes(39%) |
Do you think people running unopposed for public office should have to win voters’ approval?
Date: 04-06-2008 - 04-07-2008
| Yes | |
128 Votes(72%) |
| No | |
40 Votes(22%) |
| In some cases | |
11 Votes(6%) |
What kind of sexual education do you think should be taught in schools?
Date: 04-03-2008 - 04-06-2008
| Abstinance only | |
44 Votes(16%) |
| Comprehensive prevention plans | |
171 Votes(64%) |
| None. It should be left up to parents | |
53 Votes(20%) |
Should the city of Pierre get rid of the no overnight parking law on Pierre Street and Dakota Avenue?
Date: 04-02-2008 - 04-03-2008
| No, It should stay. | |
84 Votes(42%) |
| Good riddance | |
116 Votes(58%) |
What do you think about the city of Pierre’s idea to possibly move the Legion cabin as part of the downtown revitalization plan?
Date: 04-01-2008 - 04-02-2008
| Great idea. | |
32 Votes(13%) |
| Horrible idea. | |
169 Votes(67%) |
| It could work, but I want more information. | |
52 Votes(21%) |
What do you believe is the most important election this year?
Date: 03-31-2008 - 04-01-2008
| Presidential | |
131 Votes(79%) |
| U.S. Congressional | |
20 Votes(12%) |
| Municipal | |
14 Votes(8%) |
What kind of a tax filer are you?
Date: 03-25-2008 - 04-01-2008
| Already done | |
152 Votes(76%) |
| Just getting ready to file | |
26 Votes(13%) |
| I'll wait until April 15 | |
23 Votes(11%) |
Will you be happy if abortion opponents are successful with the mission of putting a law to ban most abortions to a vote again in 2008?
Date: 03-30-2008 - 03-31-2008
| No. It's been decided | |
146 Votes(72%) |
| Yes. It deserves another chance. | |
52 Votes(25%) |
| Don't care. I won't be voting. | |
6 Votes(3%) |
How will the conversion from analog to digital television signals affect you?
Date: 03-28-2008 - 03-30-2008
| It won't. | |
52 Votes(69%) |
| I'll buy a converter box | |
8 Votes(11%) |
| I'll buy a new TV | |
15 Votes(20%) |
Did you agree with the governor’s vetoes of bills from the 2008 Legislative Session?
Date: 03-23-2008 - 03-30-2008
| He made all the right decisions. | |
21 Votes(18%) |
| For the most part. | |
55 Votes(47%) |
| Not a one. | |
42 Votes(36%) |
Are you happy with turnout of candidates officially running for public office locally and statewide?
Date: 03-27-2008 - 03-28-2008
| It's a good lineup | |
53 Votes(31%) |
| There aren't enough | |
59 Votes(34%) |
| I don't like them | |
60 Votes(35%) |
How confident do you feel about the future of your financial institution?
Date: 03-21-2008 - 03-27-2008
| Completely confident | |
113 Votes(66%) |
| I'm starting to waver | |
45 Votes(26%) |
| I'm getting out | |
13 Votes(8%) |
Do you believe municipalities should be able to govern their entities contrary to what is in the constitution, such as not allowing guns or certain free expression in cities.
Date: 03-20-2008 - 03-26-2008
| Not at all. | |
103 Votes(73%) |
| They should have some leeway | |
31 Votes(22%) |
| They can do what they want. | |
8 Votes(6%) |
Do you believe the presidents economic stimulus plan will help the economy?
Date: 03-24-2008 - 03-25-2008
| It should do some good. | |
30 Votes(17%) |
| Only short term. | |
39 Votes(23%) |
| Not really. | |
104 Votes(60%) |
Do you think the city of Pierre should go through with the water treatment plant or the government management survey discussed at city commission?
Date: 03-18-2008 - 03-19-2008
| Yes to water treatment. | |
41 Votes(37%) |
| Yes to survey. | |
10 Votes(9%) |
| Yes to both. | |
21 Votes(19%) |
| No, they're both wastes of money. | |
38 Votes(35%) |
How did you celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Date: 03-17-2008 - 03-18-2008
| I wore green. | |
66 Votes(41%) |
| I went to local festivities | |
18 Votes(11%) |
| I don't observe St. Patrick's Day. | |
77 Votes(48%) |
What do you think about the governor’s approval of the state providing funding for Capital University Center to build a new facility?
Date: 03-16-2008 - 03-17-2008
| It is money well-spent. | |
81 Votes(62%) |
| Those funds could have been used more wisely. | |
50 Votes(38%) |
How do you feel about the new law that requires license plates stay with owners rather than vehicles.
Date: 03-13-2008 - 03-16-2008
| It's a good idea. | |
140 Votes(58%) |
| It's a hassle. | |
36 Votes(15%) |
| I don't understand the reasoning. | |
65 Votes(27%) |
How will the latest increase in gas prices and the predicted continued increases affect you?
Date: 03-12-2008 - 03-13-2008
| I will struggle greatly | |
57 Votes(33%) |
| I will have to forgo some luxuries | |
86 Votes(50%) |
| I will be just fine | |
28 Votes(16%) |
Do you believe busses should be required to provide seat belts for passengers?
Date: 03-11-2008 - 03-12-2008
| Yes | |
149 Votes(75%) |
| No | |
36 Votes(18%) |
| I don't care | |
13 Votes(7%) |
When a Democratic candidate is selected for the 2008 presidential election, who do you think he or she should choose as a running mate?
Date: 03-10-2008 - 03-11-2008
| Tom Daschle -- D, S.D. | |
78 Votes(52%) |
| Bill Richardson -- D, N.M. | |
20 Votes(13%) |
| The other possible candidate. | |
52 Votes(35%) |
Did you keep up with the state basketball tournaments over the weekend?
Date: 03-09-2008 - 03-10-2008
| I traveled to watch | |
18 Votes(10%) |
| I watched on TV | |
97 Votes(53%) |
| No, not interested | |
69 Votes(38%) |
With Obama and Clinton still battling, do you think the South Dakota primary will end up playing a part in the decision of the Democratic nomination for president?
Date: 03-06-2008 - 03-09-2008
| Absolutely | |
34 Votes(16%) |
| Probably | |
46 Votes(21%) |
| Not a chance | |
136 Votes(63%) |
Should Pierre and Fort Pierre begin looking into plans for a facility to host statewide athletic events?
Date: 03-05-2008 - 03-06-2008
| Immediately | |
117 Votes(55%) |
| It's unnecessary | |
45 Votes(21%) |
| Not now, but maybe in the future | |
50 Votes(24%) |
With the announcement of a new software company bringing 200 young adults to town, what does the area need most to keep them here?
Date: 03-04-2008 - 03-05-2008
| Restaurants | |
28 Votes(14%) |
| Entertainment venues | |
120 Votes(59%) |
| Shopping | |
57 Votes(28%) |
Despite Pierre being a “safe” place to live, do you take heed of authorities’ advice and keep your vehicles and home locked?
Date: 03-03-2008 - 03-04-2008
| Always | |
131 Votes(65%) |
| Sometimes | |
56 Votes(28%) |
| Never | |
15 Votes(7%) |
If you were to recieve an economic stimulus payment, what would you do with it?
Date: 02-26-2008 - 03-04-2008
| Put it in savings | |
61 Votes(35%) |
| Spend it on necessities | |
98 Votes(56%) |
| Splurge | |
15 Votes(9%) |
Do you believe the bureau of finance and management should publish all state government financial reports online?
Date: 02-26-2008 - 03-03-2008
| Yes | |
65 Votes(65%) |
| No. It is not needed | |
35 Votes(35%) |
Should South Dakota repeal term limits in the House and Senate for representatives and senators?
Date: 02-28-2008 - 03-02-2008
| No. We need new blood. | |
147 Votes(75%) |
| Yes. Experience is important. | |
50 Votes(25%) |
If South Dakota began using ethanol pumps at gas stations would you use a higher blend to help the state's economy?
Date: 03-02-2008 - 03-02-2008
| Of course. | |
45 Votes(25%) |
| No. I use premium. | |
26 Votes(14%) |
| If it wouldn't damage my vehicle I would. | |
111 Votes(61%) |
Should the Stanley County School Board repeal its decision to change its format to a four-day school week?
Date: 02-25-2008 - 03-02-2008
| Absolutely | |
80 Votes(35%) |
| They should discuss it further | |
65 Votes(29%) |
| No. It is a welcome change, | |
83 Votes(36%) |
Does the DOT report that the Missouri River Bridge is structurally deficient concern you as an area resident?
Date: 02-27-2008 - 02-28-2008
| Yes. It should be fixed immediately! | |
103 Votes(54%) |
| No. It will hold up. | |
24 Votes(13%) |
| Slightly. The state should try to improve it. | |
64 Votes(34%) |
Does South Dakota need a new law governing open access to government records?
Date: 02-21-2008 - 02-24-2008
| Yes | |
97 Votes(49%) |
| No | |
83 Votes(42%) |
| I don't know | |
18 Votes(9%) |
With Fidel Castro stepping down, should the U.S. lift its embargo against Cuba?
Date: 02-20-2008 - 02-21-2008
| Yes | |
58 Votes(39%) |
| No | |
79 Votes(53%) |
| I don't know | |
13 Votes(9%) |
In your opinion, has the U.S. troop surge in Iraq been successful?
Date: 02-19-2008 - 02-20-2008
| Yes | |
88 Votes(51%) |
| No | |
70 Votes(40%) |
| I don't know | |
16 Votes(9%) |
Would you support a change to the state constitution, extending the legislative session to 40 days?
Date: 02-18-2008 - 02-19-2008
| Yes | |
67 Votes(41%) |
| No | |
84 Votes(52%) |
| I don't know | |
11 Votes(7%) |
Who would you support in a presidential contest between John McCain and Barack Obama?
Date: 02-17-2008 - 02-18-2008
| McCain | |
68 Votes(41%) |
| Obama | |
64 Votes(39%) |
| Not sure | |
10 Votes(6%) |
| Neither | |
23 Votes(14%) |
Are you in favor of a ban on smoking in public places in South Dakota?
Date: 02-14-2008 - 02-17-2008
| Yes | |
315 Votes(74%) |
| No | |
107 Votes(25%) |
| I don't know | |
1 Votes(0%) |
Do you support the threat of cutting federal funds for cities that display anti-military sentiments?
Date: 02-13-2008 - 02-14-2008
| Yes | |
98 Votes(71%) |
| No | |
41 Votes(29%) |
A pay increase from $6,000 to $8,000 for legislators is being considered during this legislative session. Do lawmakers deserve a 33 percent raise?
Date: 02-12-2008 - 02-13-2008
| Yes | |
33 Votes(15%) |
| No | |
178 Votes(82%) |
| I don't know | |
5 Votes(2%) |
Should South Dakota have moved its presidential primary from June to February?
Date: 02-11-2008 - 02-12-2008
| Yes | |
65 Votes(43%) |
| No | |
68 Votes(45%) |
| I don't know | |
19 Votes(13%) |
Should 10-year-olds be allowed to hunt?
Date: 02-10-2008 - 02-11-2008
| Yes | |
50 Votes(29%) |
| No | |
115 Votes(66%) |
| I don't know | |
8 Votes(5%) |
Should pharmacists be allowed to refuse filling birth-control prescriptions based on personal moral grounds?
Date: 02-07-2008 - 02-10-2008
| Yes | |
56 Votes(20%) |
| No | |
217 Votes(77%) |
| I don't know | |
8 Votes(3%) |
Should guns be allowed on South Dakota college campuses, as allowed by the legislative bill?
Date: 02-06-2008 - 02-07-2008
| Yes | |
69 Votes(39%) |
| No | |
99 Votes(57%) |
| I don't know | |
7 Votes(4%) |
Elections in France are held on Sundays. How do you think voter turnout in the U.S. would change if elections were held on the weekend?
Date: 02-05-2008 - 02-06-2008
| Increased turnout | |
42 Votes(40%) |
| No impact | |
32 Votes(30%) |
| Decreased turnout | |
31 Votes(30%) |
At what age should children be allowed to have cell phones?
Date: 02-04-2008 - 02-05-2008
| 12 and younger | |
23 Votes(11%) |
| 16 | |
84 Votes(41%) |
| 18 | |
15 Votes(7%) |
| When kids themselves can pay for them | |
85 Votes(41%) |
Should criminal records in South Dakota be available online?
Date: 02-03-2008 - 02-04-2008
| Yes | |
88 Votes(54%) |
| No | |
63 Votes(39%) |
| I don't know | |
11 Votes(7%) |
What’s the best part about Super Bowl Sunday?
Date: 01-31-2008 - 02-03-2008
| The game | |
45 Votes(28%) |
| The party | |
23 Votes(14%) |
| The commercials | |
82 Votes(51%) |
| The halftime show | |
10 Votes(6%) |
Are you pleased that the sonogram bill passed both the House and Senate?
Date: 01-30-2008 - 01-31-2008
| Yes | |
38 Votes(35%) |
| No | |
71 Votes(65%) |
Did President Bush address economic concerns to your satisfaction during his State of the Union address?
Date: 01-29-2008 - 01-30-2008
| Yes | |
45 Votes(36%) |
| No | |
80 Votes(64%) |
Is the pay adequate for teachers in South Dakota?
Date: 01-28-2008 - 01-29-2008
| Yes | |
68 Votes(32%) |
| No | |
136 Votes(64%) |
| I don't know | |
7 Votes(3%) |
Should the state form a separate school board to oversee the technical schools?
Date: 01-27-2008 - 01-28-2008
| Yes | |
37 Votes(35%) |
| No | |
56 Votes(53%) |
| I don't know | |
12 Votes(11%) |
Who will win the Super Bowl?
Date: 01-21-2008 - 01-28-2008
| New York | |
21 Votes(32%) |
| New England | |
44 Votes(68%) |
Are you excited about the announcement of Perkins coming to Fort Pierre?
Date: 01-24-2008 - 01-27-2008
| Yes | |
176 Votes(70%) |
| No | |
75 Votes(30%) |
Which political party do you think would do better at handling economic issues?
Date: 01-23-2008 - 01-24-2008
| Democrats | |
52 Votes(29%) |
| Republicans | |
69 Votes(38%) |
| Neither | |
44 Votes(24%) |
| Not sure | |
16 Votes(9%) |
If Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic nomination, who should she choose as her running mate?
Date: 01-22-2008 - 01-23-2008
| Barack Obama | |
25 Votes(13%) |
| Other | |
45 Votes(23%) |
| Al Gore | |
9 Votes(5%) |
| Bill Clinton | |
18 Votes(9%) |
| She will not win the nomination | |
102 Votes(51%) |
President Bush will propose tax rebates of $800 per individual and $1,600 per married couple, to jump-start the sluggish economy. Would you spend your rebate, or save it?
Date: 01-21-2008 - 01-22-2008
| Spend it | |
87 Votes(56%) |
| Save it | |
67 Votes(44%) |
Are you in favor of the Hyperion oil refinery being built in Union County, S.D.?
Date: 01-20-2008 - 01-21-2008
| Yes | |
87 Votes(85%) |
| No | |
15 Votes(15%) |
At what age should South Dakotans be allowed to drive?
Date: 01-17-2008 - 01-20-2008
| 12 | |
10 Votes(3%) |
| 14 | |
70 Votes(22%) |
| 15 | |
41 Votes(13%) |
| 16 | |
159 Votes(49%) |
| 17 | |
45 Votes(14%) |
Gov. Mike Rounds' proposal to cut $2 million from the Highway Patrol budget has stirred controversy. Do you support or oppose the cut?
Date: 01-16-2008 - 01-17-2008
| Support | |
71 Votes(50%) |
| Oppose | |
70 Votes(50%) |
Is radio frequency identification tracking of students — by the school system — an idea whose time has come?
Date: 01-15-2008 - 01-16-2008
| I'm all for it | |
25 Votes(21%) |
| It's OK, if there is an off switch | |
13 Votes(11%) |
| I'll keep track of my own children | |
83 Votes(69%) |
How would you rate the television networks’ treatment of the Democratic and Republican presidential races thus far?
Date: 01-14-2008 - 01-15-2008
| Pro-Democrats | |
61 Votes(59%) |
| Pro-Republicans | |
12 Votes(12%) |
| Fairly balanced | |
31 Votes(30%) |
Is a presidential candidate’s stand on abortion your most important consideration when choosing whom to support?
Date: 01-13-2008 - 01-14-2008
| Yes | |
13 Votes(10%) |
| No | |
109 Votes(85%) |
| I don't know | |
6 Votes(5%) |
Will the national champion be crowned during the BCS game?
Date: 01-07-2008 - 01-14-2008
| Yes | |
11 Votes(69%) |
| No | |
5 Votes(31%) |
A bill has been introduced that would increase state wholesale taxes on beer, wine and liquor. Do you think South Dakota needs another “sin” tax?
Date: 01-10-2008 - 01-13-2008
| Yes | |
88 Votes(38%) |
| No | |
139 Votes(60%) |
| I don't know | |
4 Votes(2%) |
Should the state crack down on vanity license plates?
Date: 01-09-2008 - 01-10-2008
| Yes | |
38 Votes(27%) |
| No | |
99 Votes(69%) |
| I don't know | |
6 Votes(4%) |
Do the presidential debates being held during the primaries have your attention?
Date: 01-08-2008 - 01-09-2008
| Great interest | |
14 Votes(11%) |
| Moderate interest | |
15 Votes(12%) |
| Minimal curiosity | |
31 Votes(25%) |
| Yawn | |
65 Votes(52%) |
What is the most pressing issue facing the 2008 Legislature?
Date: 01-07-2008 - 01-08-2008
| Abortion ban | |
10 Votes(9%) |
| Education | |
65 Votes(58%) |
| Smoking ban | |
17 Votes(15%) |
| Open records | |
5 Votes(4%) |
| Conduct code | |
15 Votes(13%) |
If the election were tomorrow and you had to choose between the two winners in Iowa for president, which one would you vote for?
Date: 01-06-2008 - 01-07-2008
| Obama | |
51 Votes(45%) |
| Huckabee | |
63 Votes(55%) |
To what extent does a presidential candidate’s ‘personality’ factor into your voting decision?
Date: 01-03-2008 - 01-06-2008
| Tops the list | |
6 Votes(6%) |
| An important factor | |
61 Votes(56%) |
| Secondary to everything else | |
30 Votes(28%) |
| Never enters my mind | |
12 Votes(11%) |
Do you feel that a mandated ‘moment of silence’ in schools violates the alleged separation of church and state?
Date: 01-02-2008 - 01-03-2008
| Yes | |
24 Votes(15%) |
| No | |
131 Votes(83%) |
| I don't know | |
3 Votes(2%) |
How will you celebrate the new year?
Date: 12-27-2007 - 01-03-2008
| At home | |
88 Votes(69%) |
| With a few friends | |
28 Votes(22%) |
| Tearing up the town | |
12 Votes(9%) |
Is Gov. Mike Rounds’ recommendation of a 2.5 percent pay raise for state workers adequate?
Date: 01-01-2008 - 01-02-2008
| Yes | |
42 Votes(30%) |
| No | |
90 Votes(65%) |
| I don't know | |
6 Votes(4%) |
Do you think the federal government should increase the reimbursement landowners receive for putting their land into the CRP program?
Date: 12-30-2007 - 01-01-2008
| Yes | |
33 Votes(29%) |
| No | |
65 Votes(58%) |
| I don't know | |
14 Votes(13%) |
Will you keep your New Year's resolutions?
Date: 12-26-2007 - 12-27-2007
| Definitely | |
11 Votes(14%) |
| Usually don't | |
21 Votes(27%) |
| I don't make resolutions | |
47 Votes(59%) |
Do you tell the gift-giver if you return or exchange a Christmas gift?
Date: 12-25-2007 - 12-26-2007
| Always | |
6 Votes(8%) |
| Sometimes | |
33 Votes(46%) |
| Absolutely not | |
33 Votes(46%) |
Do you think Roger Clemens took steroids?
Date: 12-19-2007 - 12-26-2007
| Yes | |
19 Votes(70%) |
| No | |
8 Votes(30%) |
Are you traveling for the holidays this year?
Date: 12-23-2007 - 12-25-2007
| Yes | |
24 Votes(28%) |
| No | |
62 Votes(72%) |
Should more information about state contracts with lawyers be made public?
Date: 12-17-2007 - 12-24-2007
| Yes | |
86 Votes(86%) |
| No | |
9 Votes(9%) |
| I don't know | |
5 Votes(5%) |
Intentional or not, would you be offended by a candidate’s inclusion of a symbol of faith — such as a cross — in a campaign ad?
Date: 12-20-2007 - 12-23-2007
| Yes | |
32 Votes(17%) |
| No | |
151 Votes(80%) |
| I don't know | |
5 Votes(3%) |
Congress passed an energy bil and it was signed into law on Wednesday. Of the items listed, which one do you disagree with the most?
Date: 12-19-2007 - 12-20-2007
| Raising the fuel-efficiency standards for automobiles | |
4 Votes(6%) |
| Ordering a massive increase in the use of biofuels | |
18 Votes(27%) |
| Phasing out sales of the incandescent light bulb | |
18 Votes(27%) |
| Providing incentives for energy-efficient windows | |
6 Votes(9%) |
| All of the above | |
20 Votes(30%) |
How do you show your Christmas spirit?
Date: 12-18-2007 - 12-19-2007
| Decorating | |
16 Votes(18%) |
| Buying gifts | |
19 Votes(21%) |
| Giving to charity | |
2 Votes(2%) |
| Going to church | |
3 Votes(3%) |
| All of the above | |
51 Votes(56%) |
Was Michael Vick's punishment fair?
Date: 12-11-2007 - 12-18-2007
| Absolutely, he deserves every minute. | |
43 Votes(69%) |
| He learned his lesson either way. | |
11 Votes(18%) |
| Let him play already. | |
8 Votes(13%) |
The U.S. Senate passed both farm and energy bills last week. Are you pleased with the results?
Date: 12-16-2007 - 12-17-2007
| Yes | |
17 Votes(26%) |
| No | |
32 Votes(48%) |
| I don't know | |
17 Votes(26%) |
Do you agree with some stores’ decision to have employees say “Happy Holidays” rather than “Merry Christmas?”
Date: 12-13-2007 - 12-16-2007
| Yes | |
30 Votes(15%) |
| No | |
163 Votes(83%) |
| I don't know | |
3 Votes(2%) |
Should South Dakota use its $10 million energy conservation loan fund to provide a 3 percent increase in school aid and state workers’ pay?
Date: 12-12-2007 - 12-13-2007
| Yes | |
54 Votes(44%) |
| No | |
57 Votes(47%) |
| I don't know | |
11 Votes(9%) |
Which Republican candidate do you support for president?
Date: 12-11-2007 - 12-12-2007
| Rudy Giuliani | |
24 Votes(14%) |
| Mike Huckabee | |
34 Votes(20%) |
| Sen. John McCain | |
20 Votes(12%) |
| Mitt Romney | |
19 Votes(11%) |
| Fred Thompson | |
17 Votes(10%) |
| None of the above | |
52 Votes(31%) |
Do you agree with the city of Pierre’s decision to continue levying the cost of curb and gutter rehabilitation to city residents?
Date: 12-05-2007 - 12-12-2007
| Yes. Curb and guttering should be paid for by assessing the owners of the land/homes along where the work is being done. | |
20 Votes(18%) |
| No. Curb and guttering benefits everyone with better streets and drainage and should be paid for by the city. | |
91 Votes(80%) |
| I don't know | |
3 Votes(3%) |
Which Democratic candidate do you support for president?
Date: 12-10-2007 - 12-11-2007
| Sen. Hilary Clinton | |
31 Votes(18%) |
| Sen. Barack Obama | |
40 Votes(23%) |
| John Edwards | |
15 Votes(9%) |
| Gov. Bill Richardson | |
6 Votes(3%) |
| Sen. Joe Biden | |
2 Votes(1%) |
| None of the above | |
82 Votes(47%) |
Would a candidate's religion affect your vote for president?
Date: 12-09-2007 - 12-10-2007
| Yes | |
36 Votes(32%) |
| No | |
69 Votes(61%) |
| I don't know | |
8 Votes(7%) |
The U.S. says that Iran has halted its nuclear program. President Bush says the country is still a threat. Do you think Iran is a nuclear danger?
Date: 12-06-2007 - 12-09-2007
| Yes | |
98 Votes(69%) |
| No | |
33 Votes(23%) |
| I don't know | |
11 Votes(8%) |
Gov. Mike Rounds wants to build a super-speed network that is considered essential to the state’s goal of becoming a national leader in science and technology. Do you agree that it is needed?
Date: 12-04-2007 - 12-05-2007
| Yes | |
53 Votes(50%) |
| No | |
37 Votes(35%) |
| I don't know | |
15 Votes(14%) |
Is the troop surge working in Iraq?
Date: 12-03-2007 - 12-04-2007
| Yes | |
46 Votes(49%) |
| No | |
33 Votes(35%) |
| I don't know | |
14 Votes(15%) |
Will the Patriots finish the season undefeated?
Date: 11-27-2007 - 12-04-2007
| Yes | |
24 Votes(51%) |
| No | |
23 Votes(49%) |
How do you feel about the national economy?
Date: 12-02-2007 - 12-03-2007
| Going strong | |
13 Votes(17%) |
| Headed for a recession | |
36 Votes(47%) |
| We are in a recession | |
19 Votes(25%) |
| Will pick up soon | |
8 Votes(11%) |
Republican presidential rivals sparred in a debate Wednesday. Which presidential debate are you watching?
Date: 11-29-2007 - 12-02-2007
| Republican | |
7 Votes(7%) |
| Democrat | |
9 Votes(9%) |
| Both | |
13 Votes(13%) |
| Neither | |
71 Votes(71%) |
Would you like to see stronger growth in the number of jobs in the Pierre/Ft Pierre market?
Date: 11-28-2007 - 11-29-2007
| Bring on the new jobs | |
91 Votes(88%) |
| Slow growth is better | |
6 Votes(6%) |
| We are just fine the way we are | |
7 Votes(7%) |
Which type of Christmas tree do you prefer?
Date: 11-27-2007 - 11-28-2007
| Real | |
53 Votes(43%) |
| Artifical | |
61 Votes(50%) |
| None | |
9 Votes(7%) |
Do you support a four-day school week in Stanley County?
Date: 11-26-2007 - 11-27-2007
| Yes | |
55 Votes(54%) |
| No | |
36 Votes(36%) |
| I don't know | |
10 Votes(10%) |
Do you think legislators should be reimbursed $200 a month for the 10 months the legislature is not in session to help them cover the cost of communication expenses?
Date: 11-25-2007 - 11-26-2007
| Yes. Reimbursement is justified. | |
18 Votes(17%) |
| No. They make enough money already. | |
76 Votes(74%) |
| Raise their pay instead | |
7 Votes(7%) |
| I don't know | |
2 Votes(2%) |
If you were on the jury, would you convict Barry Bonds?
Date: 11-19-2007 - 11-26-2007
| In a heartbeat. | |
28 Votes(67%) |
| Still up in the air. | |
8 Votes(19%) |
| Not in a million years. | |
6 Votes(14%) |
Which type of business would you most like to see build in Pierre?
Date: 11-21-2007 - 11-25-2007
| Apparel/Accessories | |
35 Votes(27%) |
| Building materials/Garden supplies | |
24 Votes(18%) |
| Restaurants | |
38 Votes(29%) |
| Sporting Goods | |
8 Votes(6%) |
| Food Stores | |
13 Votes(10%) |
| We don't need anything | |
12 Votes(9%) |
What gas price will make you start rethinking your driving habits?
Date: 11-15-2007 - 11-22-2007
| $3.15 | |
54 Votes(49%) |
| $3.30 | |
3 Votes(3%) |
| $3.50 | |
20 Votes(18%) |
| $3.75 or more | |
33 Votes(30%) |
Should illegal immigrants be given valid state-sanctioned driving licenses?
Date: 11-20-2007 - 11-21-2007
| Yes | |
9 Votes(9%) |
| No | |
94 Votes(90%) |
| I don't know | |
2 Votes(2%) |
A Texas man is in trouble after he shot and killed two suspected burglars he believed were attempting to burglarize his neighbor’s home. Was the man within his rights to use deadly force?
Date: 11-19-2007 - 11-20-2007
| Yes | |
69 Votes(46%) |
| No | |
63 Votes(42%) |
| I don't know | |
18 Votes(12%) |
Are you going to the state volleyball tournament?
Date: 11-13-2007 - 11-20-2007
| Of course, I wouldn't miss it for the world. | |
12 Votes(28%) |
| I haven't decided. Depends on how I feel that weekend. | |
3 Votes(7%) |
| No, I have other plans for the weekend. | |
6 Votes(14%) |
| No, gas prices are too expensive. | |
10 Votes(23%) |
| I'm not a fan of volleyball. | |
12 Votes(28%) |
South Dakota is one of three midwestern states that did not sign a pact to cut greenhouse gasses by 2050. Do you agree with the state's decision?
Date: 11-18-2007 - 11-19-2007
| Yes | |
34 Votes(40%) |
| No | |
43 Votes(50%) |
| I don't know | |
9 Votes(10%) |
With gas prices on the rise, how much traveling do you plan to do over the Thanksgiving holiday?
Date: 11-14-2007 - 11-15-2007
| 100 miles or less | |
8 Votes(7%) |
| 100-250 miles | |
18 Votes(15%) |
| 250 miles or more | |
21 Votes(17%) |
| Will stay home | |
74 Votes(61%) |
Is it time for the Stanley County School District to upgrade its facilities?
Date: 11-13-2007 - 11-14-2007
| Yes | |
75 Votes(81%) |
| No | |
14 Votes(15%) |
| I don't know | |
4 Votes(4%) |
How much of your Christmas shopping will you do on the Internet this year?
Date: 11-12-2007 - 11-13-2007
| All of it | |
3 Votes(3%) |
| More than half | |
28 Votes(30%) |
| Very little | |
25 Votes(27%) |
| None | |
37 Votes(40%) |
What do you consider to be the right drinking age limit?
Date: 11-11-2007 - 11-12-2007
| 18 | |
38 Votes(36%) |
| 19 | |
15 Votes(14%) |
| 20 | |
4 Votes(4%) |
| 21 | |
50 Votes(47%) |
Is Larry Long’s proposal that the state Office of Hearing Examiners become responsible for settling disputes over public access to government records in South Dakota the right decision?
Date: 11-08-2007 - 11-09-2007
| Yes | |
12 Votes(27%) |
| No | |
26 Votes(59%) |
| I don't know | |
6 Votes(14%) |
Should an abortion ban be on the ballot again in South Dakota in 2008 as an initiative?
Date: 11-07-2007 - 11-08-2007
| Yes | |
28 Votes(17%) |
| No | |
133 Votes(81%) |
| I'm not sure | |
3 Votes(2%) |
How will the economy affect your holiday spending?
Date: 11-06-2007 - 11-07-2007
| I will spend more | |
8 Votes(8%) |
| I will spend less | |
51 Votes(53%) |
| I will spend the same | |
37 Votes(39%) |
Should individual states be allowed to lower the drinking age to 18?
Date: 11-05-2007 - 11-06-2007
| Yes | |
72 Votes(53%) |
| No | |
57 Votes(42%) |
| I'm not sure | |
6 Votes(4%) |
Do you agree with the state’s recent decision to close several roadside parks in Central South Dakota?
Date: 11-04-2007 - 11-05-2007
| Yes | |
22 Votes(25%) |
| No | |
58 Votes(67%) |
| I don't know | |
7 Votes(8%) |
Would you want Joe Torre's job?
Date: 10-29-2007 - 11-05-2007
| No | |
18 Votes(62%) |
| Yes | |
11 Votes(38%) |
Should individual state departments be allowed to pay bonuses based on special needs?
Date: 11-01-2007 - 11-04-2007
| Yes | |
32 Votes(27%) |
| No | |
75 Votes(64%) |
| I don't know | |
10 Votes(9%) |
Is the decision by Pierre officials to shoot 40 deer this winter to thin the herd within city limits a good one?
Date: 10-31-2007 - 11-01-2007
| Yes | |
58 Votes(52%) |
| No | |
51 Votes(46%) |
| I don't know | |
3 Votes(3%) |
Should Democrats approve $50 to $70 billion more for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to keep the wars afloat for a few more months?
Date: 10-30-2007 - 10-31-2007
| Yes | |
30 Votes(33%) |
| No | |
56 Votes(62%) |
| Not sure | |
4 Votes(4%) |
Would you buy O.J. Simpson sports memorabilia?
Date: 09-18-2007 - 10-31-2007
| Yes | |
2 Votes(3%) |
| No | |
62 Votes(97%) |
South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds received a flu shot Monday. Do you plan on getting a flu shot?
Date: 10-29-2007 - 10-30-2007
| Yes | |
54 Votes(62%) |
| No | |
33 Votes(38%) |
What do you think of the U.S. Farm Bill passed by the Senate Agriculture Committee last week?
Date: 10-28-2007 - 10-29-2007
| Absolutely perfect | |
2 Votes(9%) |
| Got the majority of it right | |
9 Votes(39%) |
| Completly missed the boat | |
7 Votes(30%) |
| Got more wrong than they did right | |
5 Votes(22%) |
