1. What is the most important issue facing Minnesota?
Budget
Taxes
Health Care
Education
Transportation
Other:
2. What problems are you and your family facing during the current economic recession?
Job loss
Cut in pay
Lack health insurance
Unable to sell/buy home(s)
No effect
3. What is the best thing state government could do to improve the economy?
Borrow money to fund construction projects.
Reduce business taxes and regulations to help grow jobs.
Raise taxes to better fund and/or expand state government programs.
Reduce income taxes so individuals and families can keep more of their money to help afford rising costs for basic needs.
4. Should the state match its spending with revenue received in order to avoid budget deficits?
Yes
No
5. With Minnesota facing a deficit well into the billions, which is the best tool for balancing our budget?
Create jobs to boost our economy and state revenues.
Raise taxes.
Reduce spending by prioritizing programs and reducing waste.
6. Has the sagging economy made you feel less secure in your job?
No, the economy has not become an employment issue for me.
I already am working fewer hours because of the economy.
I already lost my job because of the economy.
I am retired or choose not to work.
7. Which best reflects your thoughts on health care reform?
We need more government involvement.
We need to strengthen the private market, and engage consumers and providers.
No reform is needed.
8. What do you consider most important?
Government-run health care.
Freedom to choose doctors and clinics.
9. Should the state assist in funding the construction of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium?
Yes, the state should assist the Vikings in creating a reasonable solution.
No, the state should stay out of this and let the Vikings pay for their own stadium.
10. If you answered "Yes" in the previous question, what funding options are most attractive?
Statewide sales tax.
Metro-only sales tax.
"Fan" tax applied specifically to goods and services purchased by football fans.
Expand racino gambling.
11. Do you support tying some education funding and teacher pay to student improvement?
Yes
No
Undecided/Need more information