MTC Poll Results

Past Poll Results

How well do you think the Republican super-majority-controlled NC General Assembly actually solved problems in 2018?
(opened on December 3)

A — They couldn't have done better — 0%
B — (not an option)
C — They did OK but missed some important opportunities — 0%
D — They disappointed but with a few exceptions — 0%
F — All talk; little action; Political Class power-game playersI don't know — 100%

Make your prediction: What will the Democrats in the House do when they are in the majority?
(opened on November 6)

Compromise and work with the president and Repubs — 0%
Keep a lower profile but obstruct the president and Repubs — 13%
Openly fight to obstruct and undermine the president and Repubs — 87%
I don't know — 0%

What results from this election, nationally?
(opened on October 24)

Republicans slaughter Democrats — 18%
Republicans keep both houses by a narrow margin — 64%
Democrats take the House of Representatives — 0%
Democrats slaughter Republicans and take both houses — 0%
I don't know — 18%

With their actions during the Kavanaugh confirmation process, what have the Democrats in the Senate done to their party's chances in the mid-term elections?
(opened on October 6)

Helped them: they stirred up hatred and fear in their ignorant base that will translate into more votes for Democrats — 11%
Hurt them: people angry (or at least disapproving) about what we witnessed will result in fewer votes for Democrats — 67%
Neither: voters stirred up by these events will be equally balanced for both parties — 17%
I don't know — 6%

Did the Republicans make the right call in delaying the Judiciary Committee vote on Brett Kavanaugh?
(opened on September 19)

Yes — 76%
No — 0%
I don't know — 24%

Which is your choice for Speaker of the House?
(opened on September 19)

Rep. Jim Jordan (OH), founder of the Freedom Caucus — 100%
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (CA), House Majority Leader — 0%
Other — 0%
I don't know — 0%

How did last week's legal happenings with Trump-linked people impact you?
(opened on August 25)

I'm more convinced the Mueller "investigation" is a sham to grease future, unwarranted impeachment proceedings — 87%
I'm more inclined to think Trump has some campaign wrongdoing in the closet — 0%
I'm convinced the president should be impeached — 0%
My thoughts/opinions haven't changed — 13%
I don't know what to think — 0%

How prepared are you to vote on the proposed, six amendments to the NC constitution?
(opened on August 4)

Fully; I've researched them and could vote today — 9%
Mostly; I'm informed but have some questions — 18%
I'm not prepared; I want to learn a lot more before November — 73%

Which most closely reflects your opinion about Trump's performance in the Helsinki press conference?
(opened on July 23)

Great! He's clever negotiator — 57%
So-so; there was good and bad — 29%
Bad! He looked weak in the face of PutinI don't know — 14%
I don't know — 0%

Which most closely reflects your opinion about when police should engage in high-speed pursuits?
(opened on July 2)

If they're running, chase them and stop them — 0%
Chase if, in the officer's opinion, doing so presents a small risk to the public — 17%
Chase if the runner is a known danger (kidnapper, armed robber, murder suspect, etc.), otherwise, run the plate and arrest at home — 50%
Never chase at high speeds — 33%
I don't know — 0%

Regarding illegal aliens captured by ICE, the issue of children being separated from parents:
(opened on June 20)

is a non-issue trumped-up for political distraction to hurt the president — 85%
concerns me and should be evaluated for improvement — 8%
is wrong and should be ended immediately — 7%
I don't know — 0%

Should teachers be armed?
(opened on June 9)

Yes. It should be a condition of employment — 0%
Yes, but only those who want to be armed — 87%
No — 13%
I don't know — 0%

What is your opinion of the way the GOP primary candidates Lexo and McInnis (alphabetically) conducted their campaigns?
(opened on May 30)

Fine; nothing out of the ordinary — 0%
Both were tough but also fair and honest — 0%
Michelle Lexo conducted a dirty campaign — 13%
Tom McInnis conducted a dirty campaign — 80%
Both conducted dirty campaigns — 0%
I don't know — 7%

What is your reaction to the idea of Jim Jordan for Speaker of the U.S. House?
(opened on May 22)

Yes! — 94%
OK — 0%
No — 0%
I don't know — 6%

The embassy move to Jerusalem was:
(opened on May 13)

logical and showed leadership — 71%
stubborn, short-sighted and/or foolish — 14%
immoral and insulting to the Palestinians — 14%
of no actual consequence — 0%
I don't know — 0%

How do you rate your satisfaction with the President's performance so far? (opened on May 5)

Very satisfied — 89%
Somewhat satisfied — 11%
Dissatisfied — 0%

Do you want term limits in the NC House and Senate?
(opened on April 25)

Yes — 100%
No — 0%
I'm undecided — 0%
I don't know because I've not heard the arguments — 0%

Should there be federal drug possession and use laws?
(opened on April 15)

Yes — 54%
No — 38%
I don't know — 8%

What is your opinion about police traffic checkpoints?
(opened on April 5)

They violate rights protected by 4th & 5th Amendments (the SCOTUS's ruling notwithstanding) — 79%
I don't think they violate rights but I'd like to see them stop — 1%
They are legal, catch law-breakers and worth the inconvenience — 14%
I don't know — 0%

Which is closest to your opinion of Omnibus 2018?
(opened on March 24)

I'm a Repub, ready to leave the party over that gigantic budget — 13%
I'm a Repub, not ready to leave the party but VERY displeased about the new budget — 25%
I'm a Repub and figure the GOP congress had to do what it did to get something passed by the Dems — 12%
I'm a Repub and I like the new budget — 0%
I'm not a Repub and think they're hypocritical liars — 50%
I'm not a Repub but I figure they did what they had to — 0%
I'm not a Repub and I like the new budget — 0%

Do you think tariffs on steel and aluminum are good?
(opened on March 3)

Yes — 58%
No — 25%
I don't know. — 17%

Are you in favor of opening NC to offshore oil production?
(opened on February 17)

Yes — 78%
No — 11%
I don't know. — 11%

A federal government "shutdown" is:
(opened on February 6)

Fine. I like the president's comment that he'd rather it shut down than not secure the border. — 100%
Undesirable. I'd rather they work out an agreement, even if it means funding for some (NOT all) border controls is delayed.
Unacceptable. Our politicians have an obligation to keep things running.
I don't know.

I predict that:
(opened on February 1)

the Patriots will win the Super Bowl — 100% (we all blew this one!)
the Eagles will win the Super Bowl — 0%
I won't be watching (to make a statement about knee-taking) — 0%
I won't be watching (I don't like football) — 0%

Do you think President Trump should testify, under oath, to the Mueller team?
(opened on January 25)

Yes
Maybe, but only if there are pre-arranged parameters for questioning
No; it's a political/prosecutorial trap — 100%
I don't know.

If Pres. Trump actually said it, the comment was...?
(opened on January 12)

...awful. It's proof that he is a bigot/racist — 11%
....politically stupid. He shouldn't have said it, but it isn't racist, per se — 0%
....correct. It was about the empirical conditions of those countries, not the people there. Those making it about the people are the real bigots. — 89%

At this point, do you think Democrats do well in the 2018 election cycle?
(opened on January 2)

No, they'll lose even more seats — 20%
No, but they won't lose seats, either — 40%
Yes, unless Republicans really ADVANCE the Trump agenda — 40%
Yes, unless Republicans strongly OPPOSE the Trump agenda — 0%

How do you grade the Republicans' big tax law revision?
(opened on December 22)

Great! I'd make no significant changes — 33%
Good but I'd make some significant changes — 53%
Bad; it's good points are overwhelmed by the continuation of an oppressive tax system — 7%
I don't know; it's too complicated and partisan for me to understand — 13%

Do you think the NCGA should reduce judicial election cycles from six years to two years?
(opened on December 16)

No. I want judges judging, not running for reelection — 50%
Yes. We need to be able to replace bad judges sooner — 17%
Get rid of judicial elections. Let the governors appoint and the state Senate approve/reject and impeach the bad ones — 33%
I don't know — 0%

What is your current opinion of the status of freedom in coming years?
(opened on November 25)

I'm optimistic; I'm seeing positive signs — 17%
I'm pessimistic; I think we're losing our liberties — 50%
I don't know what to think? — 33%

If there is no evidence of sexual misconduct with/upon unwilling targets, should the Senate do anything about Al Franken's pre-Senate behavior?
(opened on November 18)

Yes — 14%
Yes, but only if he's convicted of crime for that behavior — 57%
No — 29%
I don't know — 0%

Which option is closest to your opinion about the House's and Senate's tax bills?
(opened on November 11)

It's pretty good; wrap it up and pass it! — 0%
Not great but better than we have now — 13%
Not terrible but must be better — 0%
Baffling complexity, built-in classism, could have been written by Democrats... It's likely to be law for the next 30 years and must be redone — 50%
I don't know / I'm confused — 37%

Was the sentence passed on Beau Bergdahl, for desertion, acceptable?
(opened on November 5)

No, and I'm angry about it — 55%
No — 9%
Yes — 27%
I don't know — 9%

Do you think there a good chance that Hillary Clinton will ever go to prison (for anything)?
(opened on October 30)

Yes — 0%
No — 100%
I don't know — 0%

Which information sources do you typically reference at least 3 times per week.
(opened on October 20)

Broadcast network TV (ABC, NBC, CBS) — 11%
Progressive cable news (ex., CNN, MSNBC) — 0%
Conservative cable news (ex., FoxNews, NewsMax) — 78%
Foreign cable news (ex., BBC, RT, Al Jazeera) — 0%
Radio talk shows (ex., Limbaugh, Hannity, Levin) — 67%
Conservative Websites — 56%
Progressive Websites — 11%
Other — 56%

Which most closely reflects your opinion about the President's use of Twitter?
(opened on October 12)

He should keep tweeting. He shouldn't change a thing! — 50%
He should keep tweeting but should stop the petty tit-for-tat spats with detractors and keep it to serious policy issues. — 25%
It's a valuable tool but I wish he'd only use it when he needs to go over the media, directly to us. The rarer the tweet, the more attention it will get. — 16%
He should stop using Twitter; it's not presidential. — 8%

Which most closely reflects your opinion about banning bump stops?
(opened on October 6)

Ban them completely — 17%
Since they make semi-autos function like machine guns they should be controlled like machine guns — 50%
I agree with the NRA that the control of bump stocks should be studied — 50%
Banning them wouldn't stop mass murders — 33%

What is your position on the NFL?
(opened on September 25)

I've quit patronizing the NFL — 90%
I don't like the shenanigans in/by the NFL but I still watch because it's good football — 0%
I'm not concerned. It will pass or be of no consequenceI support either their cause or their right to peacefully protest — 10%
I don't know or haven't decided — 50%

Which most closely reflects your opinion of the Graham-Cassidy Bill?
(opened on September 13)

I like it and Burr and Tillis should support it — 0%
It is no repeal but Burr and Tillis should support it because it's better than leaving the whole thing (O-care) in place — 50%
Burr and Tillis should NOT support it because it is not a repeal of Obamacare and will help enshrine government-controlled health care in the US; it's another RINO rouse — 0%
I don't know — 50%

How prepared are you for a hurricane or snowstorm that shuts of power, water and sewage for 2 weeks?
(opened on September 13)

Ready! I'll be fine even without power or water. — 50%
I'll be OK but it will be rough. — 40%
No power? OK. No water? I'll be in trouble. — 10%
I'm currently insufficiently prepared. — 0%

Regarding Obama's illegal DACA, option that most closely reflects your opinion about what our DC politicians should do now, five years later?
(opened on September 5)

The President should reverse it. If you arrived illegally, you need to go back to your native country. — 73%
Congress should change the law to make the provisions of DACA legal and permanent. — 0%
Congress should make it permanent, but only if it also funds the border wall and provisions that make illegal residence unappealing to those outside the USA, and inhospitable to those already here. These actions must be linked. — 27%
I don't know — 0%

Grade the Republican-dominated NC Legislature. How well is it advancing a liberty agenda (shrinking state government, reducing regulation, reducing taxes, restoring the right to keep and bear arms, etc.)?
(opened on August 30)

A — 14%
B — 29%
C — 29%
D — 14%
F — 0%
I don't know — 14%

Pres. Trump's pardoning of Joe Arpiao was:
(opened on August 26)

The right thing to do — 100%
The wrong thing to do — 0%
I don't know — 0%

Pres. Trump's stated Afghanistan war policy is:
(opened on August 22)

Great! The objective is to win and he said WHAT (kill the enemy) without the HOW or WHEN. — 82%
OK, but I don't want to see the troop level increased. — 0%
Bad. He broke his promise to pull out and that's what he should do. — 9%
I don't know — 9%

Regarding how he addressed the Charlottesville riot, I think that Pres. Trump:
(opened on August 17)

probably is a racist and sympathetic to groups like the KKK — 0%
should have more quickly and/or forceful condemned the KKK, et al. — 0%
was exactly right; he waited until he had facts, then correctly stated both sides were hateful and violent — 100%
I don't know — 0%

Regarding the handling of the North Korea crisis, I think Pres. Trump is:
(opened on August 12)

doing well. An unmitigated position of strength must be the basis of our foreign policy — 67%
doing OK, but he should tone-down the rhetoric a bit — 11%
doing poorly. He's foolish to be so over the top with a nut like Kim — 22%
I don't know — 0%

Which option most closely reflects your opinion of Cotton-Perdue Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act?
(opened on August 5)

Excellent! Should have been passed 45 years ago! — 100%
Sounds good, generally, but I have some concerns — 0%
Sounds good but I need to learn more about it — 0%
It's bad. It would take us back to a time of obsolete and/or bad immigration lawsI don't know what to think — 0%
I don't know what to think — 0%

Which option is closest to your view of Senate Leader Mitch McConnell?
(opened on July 31)

He's a patriot who is doing the best that can be expected under the circumstances — 0%
He's been there too long and is has become inefficient — 36%
He's a corrupt liar — 57%
I don't know what to think — 7%

Six months into his presidency, how do you grade his performance?
(opened on July 26)

A — 18%
B — 45%
C — 9%
D — 9%
F — 18%
I don't know/can't tell — 0%

How important is the Moore Co. Sheriff's race to you?
(opened on July 21)

Important — 50%
I'll vote but I'm not too geared up about it — 50%
Not important
There's a race for sheriff? — 0%

Did the Republicans (as a group, not individuals) intended to repeal Obamacare?
(opened on July 12)

No — 71%
Yes, but the Democrats are obstructing — 0%
Yes, and they will — 0%
I don't know — 0%

Which best describes your level of political activism?
(opened on June 17)

I'm actively involved! — 50%
I vote and/or donate but am not involved much beyond that — 50%
I want to be more involved but don't know how, don't think I have anything to offer, am intimidated, etc. — 0%
I don't think there's any point in activism; I can't make a difference; I've given up — 0%
Other (choose only if none of the other options comes close to describing you) — 0%

What did you do with November 2016 Senate Race?
(opened on June 11)

I voted for Burr because I liked his record — 0%
I voted for Burr only because Ross is a radical neo-marxist — 0%
I voted against Burr simply to get rid of him, regardless of his opponent — 91%
I voted for Deborah Ross because I liked her positions — 0%
I skipped the Senate race part of the ballot because I couldn't vote for either candidate — 9%
I didn't vote in that election — 0%
I'm not (or wasn't at the time) registered to vote in NC — 0%

Which best describes your opinion about the performance and goals of NC General Assembly (NCGA)?
(opened on June 7)

I'm satisfied. The NCGA is consistently cutting regulations and taxes. — 15%
I'm dissatisfied. The GOP has the power in the NCGA but has done too little with it. — 35%
I'm confused! I don't really know what the NCGA has done or what the goals are of the Republicans in charge of it. — 50%

Compared to last year, how much do you watch the FoxNews channel?
(opened on June 4)

More than I did a year ago — 0%
About as much as I did a year ago — 14%
Less than I did a year ago — 71%
N/A (I never did watch it) — 14%

Which MOST CLOSELY reflects your position on the "Paris Climate Treaty"?
(opened on June 1)

It's critical for protecting the planet. — 0%
It's does too little but is better than nothing. — 0%
We should be OUT of it; "manmade global warming" is a hoax designed to redistribute wealth on a global scale and weaken the West, especially the US. — 100%
I don't know what to believe! — 0%

Which MOST CLOSELY reflects you opinion of USAA pulling its sponsorship from Sean Hannity?
(opened on May 28)

I'm a vet (or immediate family member) and I don't like it. — 56%
I'm a vet (or immediate family member) and I don't care. — 6%
I'm a vet (or immediate family member) and I support USAA's move. — 0%
I'm NOT a vet (or immediate family member) and I don't like it. — 13%
I'm NOT a vet (or immediate family member) and I don't care. — 6%
I'm NOT a vet (or immediate family member) and I support USAA's move. — 6%
I don't know what to think. — 13%

69% opposed USAA's move (which it reversed under pressure)

Should the U.S. move its Israel embassy to Jerusalem?
(opened on May 25)

Yes — 67%
No — 11%
Undecided — 0%
I don't know enough about the issue to cast an informed vote — 22%

Of the following, which most closely reflects your thoughts and feelings about the President's trip to the Mid-East?
(opened on May 23)

Yes!! Thank God Barry is no longer President! — 100%
I'm cautiously optimistic. — 0%
He's an embarrassment. — 0%
I don't know what to think! — 0%

Do you think our state representatives are protecting the interests of the people of Moore County?

Sen. Jerry Tillman
(opened on May 18)

Yes — 0%
Some but he could do better — 0%
No — 60%
I'm not sure — 40%

Rep. Jamie Boles
(opened on May 20)

Yes — 0%
Some but he could do better — 17%
No — 67%
I'm not sure — 17%
I'm not sure (and he's not my representative) — 0%

Rep. Allen McNeill
(opened on May 20)

Yes — 0%
Some but he could do better — 33%
No — 17%
I'm not sure — 33%
I'm not sure (and he's not my representative) — 17%

Do you think the Republicans will ever actually repeal Obamacare?
(opened on May 13

Yes, and soon. — 0%
Yes, but it’s huge and intricate and will require time. — 0%
No. They’ll do lots of things that look like they’re doing something, but too many of them want the money and power they’ll derive from such a massive ”entitlement.” — 100%
I don’t know because they aren’t trustworthy. — 0%
I don't know (I trust them but other things may prevent a repeal). — 0%

Which most closely reflects your position on the House "Obamacare Repeal" that the House passed and sent to the Senate?
(opened on May 7)

It's pretty good. I'm pleased they're finally keeping their promise. — 17%
It's a shell game. Yet again they are bamboozling Americans and breaking their promises. — 50%
"Sent to the Senate"? My understanding is that they'd passed a repeal bill into law?! — 0%
I don't know what to make of it! I can't tell if it's good or bad; if we're on the right path or being conned into making Obamacare permanent. — 33%

Which of these is closest to your view of the new budget deal in DC?
(opened on May 2)

It's pretty good! I'm pleased. — 0%
It's not great but is the best the Repubs could manage in light of Dems' opposition. — 0%
It is a betrayal of the voters; the Republicans always campaign as conservatives but often vote as big government statists. — 100%

How do you grade President Trump's performance with rolling back regulations?
(opened on April 26)

A – 33%
B – 50%
C – 17%
D – 0%
F – 0%

Which of these statements about the ACC is the most significant?
(opened on March 14)

It's much needed, not just to provide career training but to relieve overcrowding. – 33%
At over $30 million just for the construction, it seems expensive, especially since the agreement with SCC won't allow it to convert to a high school if the ACC concept doesn't work out (it would become the property of the SCC). – 0%
Since the students who would attend would still be on the roles and attend classes at the high schools, the School Board will be back to ask for a ANOTHER high school to (again) relieve overcrowding as soon as the ACC is built. – 50%
I know little/nothing about it – 17%

How do you grade President Trump's foreign policy performance?
(opened on April 14)

A – 55%
B – 27%
C – 0%
D – 0%
F – 18%

Do you think Rep. Nunes (R, CA) was right to step down from leading his committee’s probe of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign and possible surveillance of Trump associates by the Obama regime?
(opened on April 6)

Yes – 30%
No – 30%
I don't know – 40%
Who?? – 0%

Which most closely describes your opinion of HB 142?
(opened on March 31)

It seems GOOD because it keeps the important part of HB2 – 25%
It seems BAD because it removed one or more important parts of HB2 – 63%
It seems BAD because it doesn't go far enough to protect transsexuals/transgendered – 0%
I don't know – 14%

Which most closely describes your opinion of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) proposed and pulled by Speaker Paul Ryan?
(opened on March 24)

It's just what we need in light of the rules of the Congress – 0%
It could be better but it's acceptable – 0%
It's bad. It's a broken promise by the Republicans to repeal Obamacare – 100%
At this point I'm so confused that I can't form an opinion!I really don't care – 0%

Which most closely describes your knowledge of the Moore County school system?
(opened on March 14)

I really don't know much about it – 29%
I haven't personally looked into it but I understand our school system needs more money – 18%
I haven't personally looked into it but I suspect there is a lot of waste and the school system doesn't need more money – 29%
After really looking into it, I think our school system needs more money – 12%
After really looking into it, I'm convinced the school system is wasting a lot of money – 12%

Which most closely represents your position on Speaker Ryan's "Obamacare Repeal" plan?
(opened on March 10)

It's very good. It will change (a bit) in committees but it will cut costs and empower the consumer. – 0%
It's a decent proposal to start negotiations. There has to be room to negotiate or it will never pass the Progressive Republicans and the Democrat filibuster in the Senate. – 8%
It's surprisingly poor. It's better than what we have but not much. I'm very disappointed in Trump and Pence for supporting it. – 17%
It's outrageous, Repeal-In-Name-Only Cronyism for big money lobbies and leaves bureaucrats in change of the market. It really is statist Obamacare Lite that violates the principles of America's founding. – 67%
I haven't looked into it enough to know. – 8%

Which most closely represents your position on "sanctuary" cities and states?
(opened on February 25)

They are in clear defiance of constitutionally sound, federal law, and the involved politicians & bureaucrats should be charged with federal crimes. – 60%
They are in clear defiance of constitutionally sound, federal law, and they should have all external taxpayer money shut off. – 30%
This is a matter of states' rights but they shouldn't get any federal funding to assist their efforts. – 10%
This is a matter of states' rights and the federal government should leave it alone. – 0%
I don't know – %

Which most closely reflects your opinion of how Pres. Trump treated the news media in Thursday's press conference? (opened on February 19)

It's about time! Their lies have been eroding the foundation of America and they need to be publicly called out for it. – 88%
He was was wrong! It made him look petty, self-absorbed and defensive. – 6%
Good in concept; poorly executed. He should have been more refined, less insulting. – 0%
I didn't hear it – 6%

How are the Congressional Republicans doing as far as repealing Obamacare goes? (opened on February 7)

They're doing well. They obviously want to repeal it but it's a huge, far-reaching law and they must study it carefully before doing that. – 17%
They're doing OK. The new congress has only been there for a month and needs a little time to prepare – 5%
They're doing poorly. They've had 7 years to prepare and still aren't. – 67%
I don't know – 11%

Whether or not you voted for him, what is your reaction to what you've seen from President-elect Trump during the weeks since his election? (opened on December 26)

Very positive. I like almost everything – 50%
Positive. The good I'm seeing outweighs what concerns me – 33%
Negative. The things that concern me outweight the good – 17%
Very negative. I think we're headed for disaster – 0%

Do you think the NC General Assembly (NCGA) should immediately repeal HB2? (opened on December 20)

No – 67%
Yes – 32%
I dont know – 0%

Should we keep the Electoral College, the current method of selecting the POTUS, or change to a popular vote (majority of the total votes cast nationwide)? (opened on December 11)

Keep the Electoral system – 90%
Change to a national popular vote – 10%
I don't know (but I admit I didn't read the articles) – 0%
I don't know (even after reading all the articles) – 0%

Which most closely reflects your thoughts on the deal that induced Carrier to cancel its plans to move manufacturing from Indianapolis to Mexico? (opened on November 30)

It's good. If the president doesn't put some pressure on corporations, they'll continue to move out of the US. Sometimes we need to abandoned free market principles to save the free market system. – 40%
It's bad. The only involvement the federal government should have with business is indirect: dismantle the laws and regulations that make operating in the US too expensive. Making deals with a company or groups of companies is crony socialism. – 60%

Which most closely reflects your reaction to the reports that Trump's administration won't pursue investigations against Hillary Clinton? (opened on November 23)

It's good. She lost of the presidential race and regardless of my personal desires, this move will help bring Americans together. She would escape justice anyway so why not salvage some political capital? – 0%
It's bad. He's breaking a promise by letting an apparent criminal escape justice because of whom she is. No one should be above the law. If she's guilty of jeopardizing national security she must be tried in a court regardless of the political spinoff. – 40%
I don't think it means anything at this point. The new Attorney General will have to make this decision and the President shouldn't be involved. – 60%
I don't know what to think about this – 0%

What is your opinion of the quality of Pres. Elect Trump's nomination of AL Sen. Jeff Sessions for Attorney General, KS Rep. Mike Pompeo as director of the CIA and Ret. Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn as National Security Adviser? (opened on November 19)

Great! All good men for those jobs – 100%
Good, but I need learn more about one or more of these men – 0%
Poor – 0%
I don't know enough about them to judge – 0%

3rd Clinton-Trump Presidential Debate
(opened on October 10)

All in all (regardless of your personal preferences) who performed better?

Clinton – 22%
Trump – 78%
It was a draw – 0%
I didn't watch – 0%

Did this debate change how you will likely vote?

No – 78%
Yes, to Clinton – 0%
Yes, to Trump – 22%
Yes. Now I don't intend to vote for either – 0%
(I didn't watch) – 0%

2nd Clinton-Trump Presidential Debate
(poll questions opened on October 10)

All in all (regardless of your personal preferences) who performed better?

Clinton – 8%
Trump – 76%
It was a draw – 8%
I didn't watch – 8%

Did this debate change how you will likely vote?

No – 92%
Yes, to Clinton – 0%
Yes, to Trump – 8%
Yes. Now I don't intend to vote for either – 0%
(I didn't watch) – 0%

1st Clinton-Trump Presidential Debate
(poll questions opened on September 27)

All in all (regardless of your personal preferences) who performed better?

Clinton – 28%
Trump – 28%
It was a draw – 39%
I didn't watch – 6%

Did this debate change how you will likely vote?

No – 78%
Yes, to Clinton – 11%
Yes, to Trump – 6%
Yes. Now I don't intend to vote for either – 0%
(I didn't watch) – 6%

What do you think of Richard Burr? (posted October 4)

He's OK; certainly better than the Deborah Ross – 67%
He's a "Republicrat" (talks like a conservative but votes and plays in D.C. like like McCain) – 32%
I don't know what think about him – 0%
I don't who Richard Burr is – 0%

How concerned are you about the potential for the collapse of the US economy? (posted September 22)

Very. I think it's only a matter of time unless we reduce government regulation and spending – 80%
Somewhat. It's logical that US economic & monetary policy will become unsustainable at some point – 0%
I'm really not. We've alway gotten out of bad economic situations and will likely do so in the future – 20%
I have no idea – 0%

Did you know the State Board of Elections is clamping down on the conservatives groups in North Carolina? (posted August 20)

Yes, and it concerns me – 29%
Yes, and I think it's good – 0%
No. That concerns me – 71%
No, but I think it's good – 0%

What do you think about Hillary Clinton's rumored health problems? (posted August 9)

I suspect she's got cognitive problems due to trauma and/or prescription side-effects – 50%
I doubt there's anything to them – 8%
I don't know and that's fine with me – 0%
I don't know and I think she should immediately release her current medical records (including prescriptions) and allow her physicians to publicly answer questions – 42%

Does Trump's plan to establish a super PAC to defeat Ted Cruz* make you more or less inclined to vote for him? (posted July 25)

More inclined – 34%
Less inclined – 10%
Neither more nor less inclined – 56%

Which best describes your knowledge about the proposed 0.0025% Moore Co. sales tax increase? (posted July 13)

Little/nothing – 5%
Some; I know what it's for but that's about it – 19%
Quite a bit; I'm aware of the proposed purpose and general arguments, but I don't know details – 24%
Fully aware; I know both sides of the debate and the recent political activities involving it – 52%

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Answer the Current Poll Question

Which most closely reflects your position on "gun control"?
(posted June 29)

Strict control — Ex.: no handguns; bolt/pump hunting rifles/shotguns, only; sales tightly controlled; all guns registered & annually inspected; ammunition sales limited and tracked by ATF – 0%
Heavy control — Ex.: all firearms registered with ATF; no public carry; 10-rnd mag limit; no semi-auto rifles; purchase permit from sheriff after background check – 0%
Moderate control — Ex.: some sales limits such as age, criminal record, mentally ill; instant criminal background checks; permit required for open/concealed carry – 12%
Light control — Ex.: age limit; ID requirement; instant background check by dealers; no purchase or carry permits required – 25%
No control beyond age and ID (as with alcohol purchases) – 63%

Which most closely describes your knowledge of the "gun control" issue?
(posted June 22)

Highly knowledgeable. I'm well versed in the facts and the arguments on both sides – 89%
Generally knowledgeable. I know the basic issues but I have some questions about some of the liberalization of gun laws that my fellow conservatives want – 11%
Ignorant. I know little to nothing about the issues involved with gun control, public carry, etc – 0%

Do you think the Orlando shooting will result in more freedoms for Americans to defend themselves, or go the direction Obama and Clinton want?
(posted June 12)

More states are likely to liberalize gun laws and make it easier for citizens to carry – 7%
It's likely to result in more restrictions, as called for by Clinton and Obama – 53%
It will probably have no net effect; some states will liberalize and others will tighten control on citizens – 33%
I have no idea – 7%

Which best describes your familiarity with (not opinion of) NC's medical "Certificate of Need" requirement?
(posted June 5)

I've never heard of it – 36%
I've heard the term but know nothing about it – 16%
I'm familiar with it but not enough to know if it's good or bad – 16%
I know enough to have an informed opinion – 24%
I've very familiar with it and can discuss it authoritatively – 8%

Note: 68% of us are ignorant about this law. See the John Locke Foundation's Restore Health Care Freedom site for information.

Let's see if you're Nostradamus! Predict the Presidential race...
(posted May 27)

Trump will win – 82%
Clinton will win – 9%
The Democrats will run another candidates who will win – 9%
The Republicans will run another candidate who will win – 0%
A third-party candidate will win – 0%

Which best describes your opinion about the NC gas tax?
(posted May 13)

The tax can be lowered with no reduction in infrastructure quality – 57%
The current tax is OK – 14%
I want a lower tax even if infrastructure quality declines a bit – 14%
I don't know – 14%

What should constitutional conservatives do in the general presidential election?
(posted May 4)

Vote for Trump, an excellent choice – 38%
Vote for Trump, the lesser of two evils – 29%
I don't know, yet – 14%
Don't vote for President – 10%
Vote for someone else, like Gary Johnson (Libertarian) – 10%
Vote for Clinton as protest vote – 0%
Vote for Clinton, the lesser of two evils – 0%

In light of the controversy and loss of business to the state, do you think the NC General Assembly (NCGA) should repeal or amend HB-2, the "Bathroom Bill"?
(posted Apr 28)

No – 54.5%
Yes, the NCGA should AMEND it – 36.4%
Yes, the NCGA should REPEAL it – 9.1%
I don't know – 0%

Do you think the Republicans, who now dominate the NC General Assembly, are focused on protecting the liberty and private property rights of North Carolinians?
(posted Apr 19)

Yes, I'm satisfied – 13%
Much more so than the Democrats did but they can do better – 0%
Better than the Democrats did but they should be doing MUCH better – 50%
They're doing no better than the Democrats did – 37%
I don't know – 0%

Which most closely reflects your opinion of Donald Trump vis-a-vis Colorado?
(posted Apr 12)

I don't know – 50%
He failed to understand the CO rules and lost the "ground game" to Ted Cruz who knew the rules, was organized and accomplished the mission – 30%
He wrote off CO's delegates in advance, intending (all along) to cry, "Unfair! Corrupt!" to whip up the emotion of his supporters and poison the convention outcome if he looses it – 8%
The CO GOP cheated him by changing the rules and only informing Cruz – 0%
The CO GOP cheated him by violating its own rules to artificially rig the results – 0%

Which do you think is probably the most accurate description of most of the people who run the NC State Republican Party?
(posted Apr 5)

Corrupt in one or more ways; the Republican voters need to fumigate – 67%
They're OK but the Republican Voters need to monitor them – 25%
I don't know – 8%
Honorable, above-board people who act honestly and ethically – 0%
I couldn't care less – 0%

Which statement most closely aligns with your position on citizens bearing arms in public?
(posted Mar 29)

Carrying guns, whether openly or concealed, is a right – 86%
Concealed carry is OK; open carry is too disruptive/frightening (like shouting "Fire!" in a crowded theater) – 7%
I don't know. I have unanswered questions – 7%
Open carry is OK; concealed carry is dangerous because nobody, including police, can determine who is armed – 0%

If Donald Trump were to actually agree to a 1-on-1 debate with Ted Cruz, on LevinTV.com, the result would be:
(posted Mar 22)

Cruz would deal Trump a humiliating loss, demonstrating his significant command of the issues – 71%
Neither understands the issues or their solutions – 14%
Trump would deal Cruz a humiliating loss, demonstrating his significant command of the issues – 14%

Do you favor the death penalty for 1st degree murderers?
(posted Mar 16)

Yes, as it currently exists – 38.5%
No. Life without the possibility of parole is the most severe sentence our justice system should ever levy – 38.5%
Yes, but only if we change the burden of proof necessary to execute someone from "beyond a reasonable doubt" to "beyond ANY doubt” – 25%

Note: 64% approve of capital punishment for 1st degree murders

When did you first learn about the General Assembly's plan to eliminate NC's personal income tax?
(posted Mar 12)

I knew nothing about it until just now – 54.5%
Only within the last month – 36.4%
6-12 months ago – 4.5%
Over a year ago – 4.5%

Note 91% didn't know or only just learned about this major policy change.

Which statement MOST CLOSELY aligns with your position on "anthropogenic global warming" (AGW), aka "man-made climate change"?
(posted Mar 6)

AGW is a hoax. Earth's climate has (and will) always changed. We're likely still in a warming phase from the last great ice age – 87%
We may be contributing to global warming but there's little/nothing we can do about it – 13%
We're destroying the planet with fossil fuels and must take radical steps to reverse it – 0%
I don't know what to think – 0%

Do you think Fox News' "fair and balanced" position has changed? (posted Feb 29)

Yes. It now seems to support the GOP's "Ruling Class" message – 59%
No. It is still fair and balanced – 25%
No. It was never fair and/or balanced – 13%
Yes. It's more fair and balance than when it started – 3%

How does Trump's tweet impress you? Positively - 42%, Negatively - 42%, Neither - 17%

In the presidential race, is there ANYONE who could change your support for a candidate simply with the weight of his/her endorsement? (posted Feb 17)

No. Not just an endorsement with no new evidence - 100%

Do you think Donald Trump is a conservative? (posted Feb 12) No - 60%, Yes - 20%, I don't know - 20%

Do you think most elected Republicans in Raleigh and Washington, D.C., are corrupt? (posted Feb 12) Yes - 57%,, Maybe - 29%, No - 14%

Do you think most elected Democrats in Raleigh and Washington, D.C., are corrupt? (posted Feb 5) Yes - 50%, No - 25%, Maybe - 25%

Do you support the NC Connect bond referendum? (posted Feb 1) Oppose – 100%

Whom do you think is most likely to appoint authentic, Originalist justices to the courts, including the Supreme Court? (posted Jan 26)

Ted Cruz – 80%
Ben Carson – 10%
Rand Paul – 10%

Do you think Richard Burr deserves to be reelected? (posted Jan 22) No – 100%

Which candidates would be acceptable as the Commander-in-Chief
of US Armed Forces? Check all that apply.

Note: Results show % of total votes

(posted Jan 18)

Jeb Bush 0%
Ben Carson 5%
Chris Christi 5%
Hillary Clinton 0%
Ted Cruz 27%
Carly Fiorina 14%
Jim Gilmore 0%
Mike Huckabee 9%

John Kasich 0%
Martin O'Malley 0%
Rand Paul 5%
Marco Rubio 14%
Bernie Sanders 0%
Rick Santorum 5%
Donald Trump 18%

Which presidential candidate has the best tax plan? (posted Jan 15) Huckabee – 67% Paul – 33%

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