Poll Archive for 2008

• Should an auto industry bailout by Congress be contingent on the Big Three slashing labor costs? — December 12
• Should some athletics and extra curricular activities be reduced to help reach the school district's goal to trim $120 million — December 10
• How is the recession affecting your gambling practices? — December 5
• Criss Angel and Holly Madison: What do you "Believe" we should we call them? — November 26
• Are you traveling this holiday weekend? — November 26
• Should Detroit be allowed to fail? — November 21
• Should Congress bail out the Big 3 automakers? — November 20
• Are you worried that the county’s paramedics might go on strike right during the holiday season? — November 19
• Will Jimmie Johnson win seven Cup championships? — November 17
• Who will win at UFC 91? — November 14
• Why does Nevada lead the nation in suicides? — November 12
• What was the biggest surprise in your mind from Tuesday’s UNLV exhibition with Washburn? Back to story — November 12
• Will designating wilderness in Gold Butte help protect sensitive wildlife populations and cultural resources such as petroglyphs? — November 11
• Are you using garage sales to help get you through the downturn in the economy? — November 10
• What breed of dog will the Obamas' pick to be their White House pooch? (Back to story) — November 6
• What's your favorite event to attend at Thomas & Mack? — November 6
• How concerned are you about voter fraud affecting the outcomes of this election? — October 28
• Are you ready for the campaign season to be over? — October 23
• BYU, which hosts UNLV Saturday in a Mountain West game in Provo, Utah, is famous for its long line of great quarterbacks. Which of the following Cougar QBs do you think was best? — October 23
• Do you think $150,000 for clothing is a little excessive, even for a vice presidential candidate? — October 22
• Should the hotel room taxes be increased to raise money for public education? — October 21
• Should the state impose a casino smoking ban? — October 20
• Should the medical board suspend Dr. Kevin Buckwalter's medical license because he's an imminent danger to patients? — October 20
• Although Gov. Jim Gibbons was cleared of any criminal wrongdoing, do you believe Chrissy Mazzeo's allegations in her new lawsuit that he assaulted her? — October 17
• Are you voting early for Nov. 4 general election? — October 17
• Air Force, tonight's UNLV opponent at Sam Boyd Stadium, is famous for its triple-option offense. Which of the following football offenses is the most fun to watch? — October 17
• Which of the following Las Vegas celebrities would you most likely follow around the golf course in next year's Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open? — October 17
• Who won Wednesday night's presidential debate? — October 15
• Will tonight's presidential debate help you make up your mind on the candidates? — October 15
• If I see my candidate ranks lower in the polls: — October 13
• Antonio Tarver will be the underdog in his light-heavyweight title fight against undefeated Chad Dawson tonight at the Palms. Which of the following do you consider his most memorable fight? — October 11
• Will the Yucca Mountain issue affect your vote for president? — October 10
• The UNLV football team does not play this week, which is commonly referred to as a "bye." What's your favorite expression for this quirk in the schedule? — October 10
• If the election were held today, which presidential candidate would you vote for? — October 8
• Who won Tuesday night's presidential debate? (Back to story) — October 8
• Did Congress do the right thing by approving the $700 billion bailout plan? — October 3
• Who do you think won the vice presidential debate? (Back to story) — October 2
• How much cancer risk should the government expose Nevadans to in its pursuit of a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain? — October 1
• What effect does Dina Titus' Georgia twang have on your vote? — September 30
• Should Nevada's congressional members vote in favor of the next Wall Street bailout plan? — September 29
• How do you expect UNLV football to respond this weekend at Colorado State following Saturday's blowout loss to UNR? — September 29
• What's your favorite breed of dog? — September 29
• Which race commentator gives the best technical analysis? — September 28
• What will happen in Saturday night's UNLV-UNR football game? — September 26
• In light of my plans for retirement, — September 24
• What should Congress do with the $700 billion plan to bail out Wall Street? — September 23
• Which presidential candidate would best serve the needs of rural Nevadans? — September 19
• Would you buy a Smart Car for your every day driving use? — September 19
• Was last week's UNLV upset at Arizona State enough to make you want to go to Saturday's game at Sam Boyd Stadium against Iowa State? — September 19
• Which presidential candidate is the best choice for those concerned about Wall Street and the economy? — September 18
• Collecting personal items from convicted killers is: — September 16
• What is the biggest UNLV football victory? — September 15
• Will Sarah Palin help John McCain win the support of Republicans in Nevada, where McCain finished third behind Mitt Romney and Ron Paul in the January GOP presidential caucus? — September 12
• Should Bob Loux resign from his long-time position as Nevada's lead opponent of the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump because of the recent revelation he gave himself and his staff members unauthorized pay raises? — September 12
• Which rookie player card would you most like to buy of these professional athletes? — September 12
• How long do you think it will take until home prices bottom out? — September 12
• Which presidential candidate would be the best choice for those concerned with gun rights, taxes and drilling for oil? — September 10
• Which presidential candidate would be the best choice for those concerned about jobs, health care and retirement? — September 9
• Do you think schools place too much time and effort into preparing students for high-stakes tests like the high school proficiency test required for graduation and the tests required by the No Child Left behind law? — September 8
• This week's game at Arizona State is UNLV's first against a PAC-10 team since 2002. Which Pac-10 member would you like to see the Rebels play next? — September 8
• Should Nevada increase its mining tax to help provide more money for the state budget? — September 5
• How often do you worry about a plane crashing into your home? — September 5
• If the Los Angeles Dodgers return to their former Triple-A home in Albuquerque, which team would you like to see replace them as the Las Vegas 51s' parent club? — September 2
• Are you ready for some football? With high school, college and NFL football kicking off, how ready are you for this sports season? — August 29
• Did John McCain make the right choice in selecting Sarah Palin as his running mate? — August 29
• Should Congress legalize online gaming? — August 27
• Should Barack Obama have picked Hillary Clinton as his running mate? — August 26
• How much influence have liberal bloggers had on shaping opinion in American politics the past few years? — August 25
• Do you think Las Vegas and Nevada are doing enough to create a diverse and sustainable economic future? — August 22
• What is your chief concern about school starting? — August 22
• Which of these factors is most important to you in using a sportsbook? — August 22
• Do you prefer bigger "locals" casinos or smaller "locals" casinos in Las Vegas? — August 21
• What's most important to you in a "locals" casino? — August 21
• Should Republicans adopt a party plank at the upcoming national convention to rescind the ban on Internet gambling? — August 20
• Should school police expand their duties into traffic enforcement around school campuses? — August 19
• How will Team USA, which has so far rolled over all comers at the Beijing Games, do in the knockout stage of the Olympic basketball tournament? — August 19
• People who spend hours a night feeding stray cats are: — August 18
• With all the budget cutbacks, should UNLV have sent the Rebels football team to a training camp in Ely? — August 15
• What do you think of the state denying compensation for intoxicated rape victims because of claims he or she was partially responsible for what happened? — August 15
• How will Ryan Newman's move to Stewart-Haas Racing impact his performance? — August 15
• Should wind-powered electric generators be built across Nevada? — August 15
• If schools were to ask parents to help pay for supplies, how much would you be willing to chip in? — August 14
• What direction should the Nevada Republican Party go? — August 13
• To deal with Las Vegas' estimated 200,000 feral cats, the county should: — August 12
• Do you plan to vote in today's primary? — August 11
• If you had $15,000 to spend on a desk, what would you like it to have? — August 8
• Should Las Vegas toughen graffiti penalties, including forcing parents of offenders to complete community service in some circumstances? — August 8
• Team USA basketball player LeBron James has decided to back off making any political statements at the Beijing Games in China. Do you agree? — August 8
• Do you think it's a good idea for the Las Vegas Strip to go upscale? — August 7
• Do you think Las Vegas could ever be a destination for cultural tourism? — August 6
• Do you think Nevada's aggressive driver law should be made easier to enforce? — August 5
• Should government be providing more services for homeless youth? — August 4
• What's your take on the Las Vegas valley's slowing growth rate? — August 3
• When will the Las Vegas economy start to show signs of improvement? — August 2
• What was to blame for the tire problems at the Brickyard? — August 1
• How painful will the decision to delay the Echelon project be to the Las Vegas economy? — August 1
• Should the Las Vegas Valley pump water from the Snake Valley area even if it puts ranchers out of business? — July 31
• How do you get to work? — July 30
• Given the current state of the economy, how secure is your job right now? — July 29
• Should Nevada legislators consolidate all independent boards into a single state department? — July 28
• What role do you think the Hispanic vote will play in this year's presidential election? Back to story — July 25
• What’s the reasonable amount of time to give renters notice to vacate a property under foreclosure? Back to story — July 25
• Do you think Las Vegas takes historical preservation as seriously as it should? — July 25
• I live in a home that: — July 24
• What do you think of the sounds of the cicadas? Back to story — July 23
• What can NASCAR do to improve spectator attendance? — July 22
• Should the U.S. legalize and regulate online gambling? — July 22
• Would you consider carpooling in the Las Vegas Valley? — July 21
• Team USA begins training today in Las Vegas for the Olympics next month in China. Who will be the team's MVP in Beijing? — July 21
• Besides McDonald's coffee, what other brand name products do you think should be placed on the desks of TV anchors? — July 18
• How interested are you in betting on sporting events while they are in progress? — July 18
• After the economy has rebounded, do you think Las Vegas will return to the growth it recently experienced? — July 18
• If the $9.5 billion school bond issue had remained on the ballot, how would you have voted? Back to story — July 18
• Should the state stop paying for chickenpox vaccinations for insured children? — July 17
• What was the worst thing about Tuesday night's baseball All-Star Game? Back to story — July 16
• In terms of McCarran International Airport improvements, Clark County should: Back to the story — July 16
• Should the district court be held liable for monetary losses of potential jurors if their identities are stolen because of a recently discovered security breach? Back to story — July 15
• Who will test the U.S. Olympic basketball team? Back to story — July 15
• I think State Engineer Tracy Taylor will: — July 14
• Given the current slump in the economy, what drink are you ordering these days? — July 11
• Do you agree with the decision to close down several of the College of Southern Nevada's learning centers as a way to deal with Nevada's budget shortfall? — July 11
• Will Tony Stewart win a race in his first season with Stewart Haas Racing? — July 11
• Do you think the ACLU of Nevada made the right decision recognizing the constitutional right of an individual to bear arms? — July 10
• Burning coal and oil: — July 9
• Given the high gas prices, how far would you travel for leisure or entertainment? — July 7
• What do you think about the 16 percent graduation rate at Nevada State College? — July 3
• How difficult is it for you to get a narcotics prescription from your doctor? — July 3
• What's your prediction for Las Vegas' official high temperature this summer? — July 3
• Should all valley residents who have turf in their front yards be required to keep those lawns green? — July 2
• Do you think the BLM reversed itself on the solar moratorium because of political pressure? — July 2
• Barry Bonds' 756th home run ball finally made it to Cooperstown with an asterisk on it, which reflects the steroid allegations surrounding Bonds. If you could put your own punctuation mark on that ball, what would it be? — July 2
• Which of these drivers currently not in the top 12 in points will qualify for the Chase for the Sprint Cup? — July 2
• Should Clark County commissioners fight Republic Services' efforts to increase garbage collection rates even if it turns into a court battle? Return to story — July 2
• If you could go to only one Las Vegas minor-league game, which would it be? — July 1
• Which was the biggest local sports story this weekend: — June 30
• Higher gasoline prices have: — June 30
• Do you support the removal of a 4 percent cost-of-living adjustment for state workers in an effort to save money? Related story — June 27
• Who, if anyone, should pay the rumored $2 billion cost for temperature-adjusted gasoline pump technology? Return to story — June 27
• What tack should Las Vegas take to meet its future water needs? Return to story — June 27
• What should Ryan Newman do when his contract with Penske Racing expires at the end of this season? — June 26
• During his 5 years at the Orleans Arena, Steve Stallworth helped bring myriad sports and entertainment events to Las Vegas. Which was your favorite? Related story — June 26
• What should the Las Vegas baseball team be called? (Related story) — June 24
• Should the dealers at the Rio organize and be represented by the Transport Workers Union? — June 23
• What do you think of rumors that Michael Jackson might star in his own Vegas show? — June 23
• Have you seen people smoking in restaurants since the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act was passed? — June 20
• Where do you stand on Michael Bolton? — June 18
• Which driver will be the next to snap his winless streak? — June 18
• Of the following eccentric sports fans, who was your favorite/least annoying? — June 17
• Should payroll taxes be raised to help close the state's budget deficit? — June 17
• What was the most compelling sporting event on TV this weekend: — June 16
• Should Gov. Gibbons serve for his entire term, which ends in 2010? — June 11
• Do the text messages and the revelations from his divorce make you more likely or less likely to believe Gibbons when he said two years ago that he had not sexually assaulted cocktail waitress Chrissy Mazzeo? — June 11
• Do you believe Gov. Gibbons explanation that he messaged Kathy Karrasch to discuss largely state business? — June 11
• For how many years should new coaches' contracts at UNLV be guaranteed? — June 11
• Should Tony Stewart stay at Joe Gibbs Racing or leave to start his own team in 2010? — June 10

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