Of these, which is the best "Sesame Street" character in the show's 40-year history?
Big Bird
60
Cookie Monster
11
Elmo
12
Oscar the Grouch
14
Have you seen or do you plan to see the Michael Jackson film, This Is It?
Yes
13
No
37
Do you approve of the job President Obama is doing?
Yes
47
No
110
Has your opinion of Walmart improved since the recession began?
Yes
23
No
35
Have you taken any steps in the last 12 months to save energy at home?
Yes
33
No
3
Have you prebought your home heating fuel for this year?
Yes
11
No
28
Do you think we should do away with Daylight Saving time?
Yes
131
No
134
Do you plan to be inoculated for the H1N1 virus?
Yes
23
No
45
Do you worry about cell-phone radiation?
Yes
10
No
37
Of these, which is your favorite Patrick Swayze movie?
Dirty Dancing
50
Ghost
28
Point Break
5
Red Dawn
11
Was it a good idea for President Obama to give a back-to-school speech to American children?
Yes
29
No
28
Do you think Ted Kennedy's wife should replace
him in the senate?
Yes
11
No
71
What should be next in the cash-for-clunkers program?
Refrigerators
7
Washer-dryers
7
Guns
7
Computers
31
Would you miss Saturday mail if the Postal Service stopped delivering it?
Yes
34
No
56
Do you support health care reform?
Yes
35
No
41
Should the penny be retired?
Yes
47
No
41
Should Michael Vick have been reinstated to the NFL?
Yes
20
No
62
Now that Walter Cronkite has passed on, who is America's most trusted newscaster?
Katie Couric
10
Charlie Gibson
59
Jon Stewart
11
Brian Williams
22
Shepard Smith
60
Do you plan to see the new Harry Potter movie?
Yes
17
No
41
Will Sarah Palin's resignation help or hurt her chances of running for President?
Help
18
Hurt
35
What will Michael Jackson be most remembered for?
Thriller
43
The Jackson 5
6
His eccentricity
47
How secure do you feel in your job?
Very
14
Somewhat
22
Not at all
13
What job?
12
Whom do you trust more to provide your health insurance?
Private insurers
136
Federal Government
11
What do you do at work most often (besides working!!)
Look for a new job
19
Spend time on personal calls or e-mail
6
Buy or sell personal items (gifts, stocks, E-Bay)
0
Pretend to look busy
19
Pick Your Nose
9
Update your Twitter, MySpace or Facebook page
2
Work on your own personal business
9
Who was the all-time best "Tonight Show" host?
Steve Allen
5
Jack Paar
7
Johnny Carson
68
Jay Leno
12
Do you think New Hampshire should pass a seat belt law requiring adults to buckle up?
Yes
89
No
62
Who's the all-time best "American Idol" contestant?
Kelly Clarkson
22
Carrie Underwood
49
Jennifer Hudson
8
Clay Aiken
1
Adam Lambert
19
Do you think the State of New Hampshire should allow slot machines at Rockingham Park?
Yes I like those odds
118
No I wouldn't bet on it
84
Has the threat of swine flu been overblown?
Yes
57
No
13
What is your favorite ice cream flavor from the choices listed?
Strawberry
15
Chocolate
71
Rocky Road
20
Chocolate Chip
22
Cookie Dough
56
Sherbet
9
Cookies and Cream
26
Black Raspberry
31
Neapolitan
5
Chocolate and Vanilla Swirl
9
Coffee
23
Vanilla
20
Butter Pecan
21
Has the recession permanently changed your spending habits?
Yes
35
No
20
Should U.S. sanctions against Cuba be eased?
Yes
32
No
38
Are Major League Baseball tickets too expensive?
Yes
56
No
7
Which couple do you think will win Dancing with the Stars?
David & Kym
1
Shawn & Mark
5
Lil' Kim & Derek
7
Giles & Cheryl
11
Ty & Chelsea
1
Steve-O & Lacey
3
Melissa & Tony
6
Lawrence & Edyta
1
Chuck & Julianne
2
Should skiers be required to wear a helmet for safety?
Yes
46
No
50
Should companies who are receiving bailout money from the government be
giving bonuses to employees?
Yes
10
No
68
Are you having trouble paying your credit card bills?
Yes
10
No
22
Don't have any
24
Will the new cigarette tax prompt you to quit smoking?
Yes
18
No
17
I don't smoke.
54
Do you think Governor Lynch should turn down the Federal Stimulus money allocated to NH?
Yes
172
No
31
Only if there are strings attached.
42
Do you think Alex Rodriguez should be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Yes
18
No
74
Did Michael Phelps deserve a three month ban from USA Swimming?
Yes
47
No
69
Should the U.S. Postal Service drop Saturday mail delivery, if it means avoiding a rise in postal rates?
Yes
62
No
28
How do you rate U.S. President Barack Obama's job performance in his first week in office?
Exceeds expectations
96
Meets expectations
19
Below expectations
374
Do you think there should be a $2 Toll on Southbound Interstate 93 to pay for the road expansion?
Yes. A road expansion is overdue.
18
$2 is too much but a toll is a good idea.
28
A gas tax would be a better proposal.
11
A road expansion is not necessary.
20
How would you rate the job state and local highway crews are doing at removing snow this winter?
Excellent
20
Good
35
Poor
28
Fair
6
Would you split your office pool's lottery winnings with a co-worker if they didn't contribute to the winning ticket because they were out?
Yes
22
No
52
Will you be attending President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration?
Yes
3
No
57
Will you make a New Year's Resolution for 2009?
Yes, and I will stick to it!
12
No, I don't believe in resolutions.
29
How long was your power out during the December ice storm?
Just a few hours
9
1 day
10
2 days
16
3 days
14
4 days
16
5+ days
26
It's still out
10
Didn't lose power
28
Do you think the state should privatize all liquor stores?
Yes
20
No
37
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?
Yes
32
No
34
Already done
17
Are you pleased with President-elect Obama's Cabinet picks so far?
Yes
49
No
54
What are you planning to do for the Thanksgiving Holiday?
Travel out of state
20
Visit with family/friends locally
41
Stay home
38
No plans
4
I don't celebrate the holiday
2
How do you plan to shop for the holidays?
Online
16
In a store
39
Catalog
11
Not shopping this year
8
I don't celebrate the holidays
4
What do you REALLY do on your day off?
Housework
6
Sleep
4
Yardwork
8
Watch TV
10
Read a book
5
Run errands
13
Shop
1
Hike
2
Attend events I found on NewHampshire.com
12
Other
5
Do you think Tom Brady will ever be a star quarterback again?
Yes
64
No
24
It depends on how he heals
25
I always thought he was overrated
25
Have you changed your buying habits as a result of the financial crisis?
A little
42
A lot
49
Not at all
13
Are you using the market downturn as an opportunity to buy stocks?
Yes
13
No
17
If I had any money left, I would.
23
Have you already decided for certain which presidential candidate you'll vote for in November?
Yes. John McCain
186
Yes. Barack Obama
229
Undecided
14
Not voting
9
Who do you think won the recent Vice Presidential debate?
Joe Biden
60
Sarah Palin
76
What should Congress do now that the bailout bill has been defeated in the House?
Draft a new rescue plan
10
Let risk-taking financial institutions fail
20
Do you think the Red Sox have a chance to win the World Series this year?
Yes
46
No
23
Who cares? I'm just glad baseball is almost over.
28
Should Oprah have Sarah Palin on her show?
Yes
58
No
33
Who cares.
85
Do you think the Patriots have a chance at the championship without Tom Brady?
Yes
60
No
43
How many times each week do you eat out?
None
18
1-3
54
4-5
8
6-8
2
9-10
1
More than 10
13
How closely will you follow the Democratic and Republican National Conventions?
I'll watch as much as I can
12
I'll watch some of it
19
I may watch, if I can't find anything better
15
Not interested at all
27
The legal drinking age should be
16
9
18
52
21
79
25
30
As students in NH prepare to head back to school or college, what are you most concerned about?
Quality of education
6
Cost of education
12
Safety, Violence and Crime
9
Getting my kids to do homework
2
Other concerns
2
No concerns
2
What's your favorite thing about a county fair?
Fair food
34
Rides
3
The Midway
4
Animal events
10
4H Competition
1
Tractor pull
4
Entertainers
4
Demolition Derby
9
All of the above
20
None of the above
3
State Police have noticed motorists are driving slower because of higher fuel prices. Should they lower the threshold for issuing speeding tickets on NH highways?
Yes
9
Yes, for public safety
11
Yes, to keep revenue flat
1
No
90
Which actor was best in the role of Batman?
Adam West
86
Michael Keaton
36
Val Kilmer
12
George Clooney
4
Christian Bale
40
Do you think Obama and McCain should debate at a town hall meeting in New Hampshire?
Yes
69
No
30
Do you agree that there should be a 45mph speed limit on Lake Winnipesaukee?
Yes, I have had too many close calls
12
Yes, but my boat doesn't go that fast
4
No, you can't legislate stupidity
13
No, speed is not an issue
11
There should be speed limits on ALL New Hampshire lakes
30
This doesn't apply to me
18
How are you celebrating your independence?
With a hot dog and soda pop, of course.
30
Pyrotechnics, baby!
7
Lobster and champagne
4
Camping and a hike
5
Looking for shells at the beach
2
With friends aboard my boat
4
At one of the hundreds of events found on NewHampshire.com
8
Now that the democratic race is finally over, who should Obama choose as a running mate?
Hillary Clinton
40
John Edwards
14
Sam Nunn
1
Michael Bloomberg
4
Evan Bayh
4
Joseph Biden
7
Wesley Clark
3
Chris Dodd
0
Charles Hagel
1
Ed Rendell
0
Bill Richardson
15
Kathleen Sebelius
4
Jim Webb
3
Other
5
Who cares, I'm voting for McCain
77
Have you ever been to a concert at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester?
Yes
64
No
37
It's the only place I'll go
1
I don't go to concerts
3
What do you do when there is a "Heat Wave" on?
Go boating
5
Go to the beach
18
Go to the mountains
9
Go for a motorcycle ride
6
Swim in my backyard
13
Go to the local pool
2
Sit in front of my A/C
25
Sit in front of my fan
5
Do you watch reality TV?
I'm addicted to it
7
Can't stand it
46
Only certain shows
54
If you found the Fountain of Youth, would you drink from it?
Absolutely
67
No way
17
Possibly
43
What is your favorite delivery pizza?
Dominos
16
Papa Johns
16
Pizza Hut
19
Little Caesars
4
Papa Gino's
21
Local pizza parlor
44
Will the price of gas affect your summer vacation plans?
Yes
64
No
17
What Summer Vacation?
12
No, I don't travel very far
8
I've already cut back on driving
13
Which fast food restaurant has the best tasting hamburgers?
McDonalds
35
Burger King
28
Wendy's
51
In and Out
19
Sonic
9
Jack in the Box
3
White Castle
9
Hardees
5
I don't eat fast food
58
Who do you think should win American Idol?
Syesha Mercado
2
Carly Smithson
7
David Archuleta
39
Brooke White
7
David Cook
57
Jason Castro
6
What is your favorite candy bar out of the ones listed?
The Hershey Bar
23
Oh Henry!
4
M&M's
9
Baby Ruth
7
3 Musketeers
18
Milky Way
12
Butterfinger
16
Kit Kat
16
Reese's Cups
35
Snickers
39
Do you think Former Congressional candidate Gary Dodds received a fair sentence?
Yes
23
No
8
What sentence?
14
Do you think New Hampshire should decriminalize marijuana?
Yes, I'll smoke to that.
26
No, it will only lead to more problems.
37
Did you think that Barack Obama's speech on race helped his campaign?
Yes
15
No
46
What speech?
17
Do you think New Hampshire should impose a sales tax?
Yes
14
No
106
Only if property taxes are lowered!
53
Who do you think will win the Democrat party's nomination for president?
Hillary Clinton
48
Barack Obama
80
If a lost or stranded hiker is rescued with help from government services, should they be forced to pay for rescue efforts?
Yes, they should have been better prepared.
26
No, that's why we pay taxes.
7
Depends on the circumstances.
66
Who should be the Vice Presidential running mate for Senator John McCain?
Steve Forbes
5
Joe Lieberman
14
Mitt Romney
33
Mike Huckabee
29
Newt Gingrich
7
Other
21
If you were to receive a tax rebate as part of an economic surplus package, what would you do with it?
Spend it
20
Save it
18
Invest it
7
Pay bills
56
Who do you think will win the Superbowl?
The New England Patriots
91
The New York Giants
18
Who cares? I only watch for the commercials!
16
What should New Hampshire schools do to make up for all the snow days?
School on Saturdays.
15
Add an hour at the end of the school day.
26
Cancel April school vacation.
39
There is no need to make up snow days - ever.
47
For many, the New Year means a new determination to lose weight. Are you dieting?
Yes, this time it's going to work!
13
Yes, a strict diet of Twinkies.
7
No, I always eat healthy.
15
Did you make a New Year's Resolution for 2008?
Yes, and I will stick to it!
30
No, I don't believe in resolutions.
52
Yes, but I've already broken it.
14
Are you going to vote in the Primary Tuesday?
Yes, as a Democrat
178
Yes, as a Republican
197
No, I'm not old enough
10
Can't decide
4
No one has earned my vote
11
I think I'm washing my hair that day
28
Did you re-gift this year?
Of course.
33
That's just wrong.
36
But, I only used it once.
5
Should any of the baseball players named in the "Mitchell Report" be allowed into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Yes. Why not?
13
No, they cheated!
44
What's the Mitchell Report?
3
Do you plan to ski or snowboard in New Hampshire this winter?
Yes
69
No
58
Do you think NH should create a law to prevent parents from spanking their children?
Yes
81
No
192
How are you planning to vote in the New Hampshire Primary?
Republican
76
Democrat
37
Libertarian
6
Other
1
Undecided
18
I don't vote
20
What's your favorite local news source?
Newspaper
10
Radio
3
Television
11
The web
28
NewHampshire.com, of course
6
Do you think the
Patriots will remain undefeated for the remainder of the season?
Yes
81
No
68
Football? I watch hockey.
7
Do you think it's too early for store's to be decorated for Christmas?
Yes
118
No
44
I've already finished my shopping
7
Do you think New Hampshire deserves to have the First in the Nation Primary Election?
Yes
131
No
53
Does your town hold trick or
treat at night or during the day?
At night
76
During the day
33
Not sure
9
Who will win the American League Championship Series?
Boston Red Sox
179
Cleveland Indians
151
Is it still baseball season?
50
Who would you rather see the Red Sox play in the American League Championship Series?
NY Yankees
3
Cleveland Indians
8
Is it still baseball season?
4
Do you consider what Patriot's coach, Bill Belichick, did to be cheating?
