[Capitalism2003]

http://www.msnbc.com/news/916685.asp


3197 web site responses

1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job that George W. Bush is doing as president?

Approve 25% 62%
Disapprove 72% 31%
Not sure 3% 7%

2. Do you approve or disapprove of the job George W. Bush is doing in handling the economy?

Approve 20% 48%
Disapprove 76% 44%
Not sure 3% 8%

3. Which issue do you think should be the top priority for President Bush and Congress this year?

Strengthening the economy 57% 57%
Fighting terrorism 11% 36%
Dealing with health care costs 8% 25%
Protecting Social Security 3% 15%
Protecting the environment 4% 6%
Passing tax cuts 2% 5%
Dealing with Iraq 1% 5%
All equally important 12% 10%
None/other 2% 1%
Not sure 0% 1%

4. Is cutting taxes the best way to increase economic growth and create jobs?

Taxes are the best way 18% 29%
There are better ways 72% 64%
Depends 7% 3%
Not sure 2% 5%


5. Which of the following would you prefer?

Cutting federal taxes for individuals and businesses 22% 36%
Government providing money to help pay for health coverage 55% 55%
Depends/Some of both 19% 3%
Not sure 4% 6%


6. Do you support or oppose the United States' spending up to $60-billion over the next three years to rebuild Iraq?

Support 30% 37%
Oppose 55% 57%
Depends/Not sure 15% 6%

[MEG33]

Now that we know these polls mean nothing...I'm beginning to think it's merely a way for sites to get hits to boost the numbers for the site.

[KeyWest]

The results of the poll so far show who watches msnbc and explains why they are in trouble.

[kcordell]

It staed that the numbers in blue(right column) represent national results. What do the 'bold' numbers (left column) mean?

[skinkinthegrass]

MSNBC?...should be PMSNBC..Always pi$$-off @ the GOP...pay no mind, hit-counter.

[baseballfanjm]

Question #4 is a tad manipulative.

[Salvation]

Still needs more FReeping!

The percentages in blue represent the results of the national poll, not including your response.

The poll was conducted May 17-19th, with 1000 adults, 52% female, 48% male. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 3.1%

12932 web site responses
* Percentages may not total to 100% for each question due to non-responses
 

1. Do you approve or disapprove of the job that George W. Bush is doing as president?
		NBC/WSJ poll
Approve	28%	62%
Disapprove	70%	31%
Not sure	2%	7%

2. Do you approve or disapprove of the job George W. Bush is doing in handling the economy?
		NBC/WSJ poll
Approve	25%	48%
Disapprove	73%	44%
Not sure	3%	8%

3. Which issue do you think should be the top priority for President Bush and Congress this year?
		NBC/WSJ poll
Strengthening the economy	54%	57%
Fighting terrorism	12%	36%
Dealing with health care costs	8%	25%
Protecting Social Security	3%	15%
Protecting the environment	4%	6%
Passing tax cuts	3%	5%
Dealing with Iraq	0%	5%
All equally important	12%	10%
None/other	3%	1%
Not sure	1%	1%

4. Is cutting taxes the best way to increase economic growth and create jobs?
		NBC/WSJ poll
Taxes are the best way	23%	29%
There are better ways	67%	64%
Depends	7%	3%
Not sure	2%	5%

5. Which of the following would you prefer?
		NBC/WSJ poll
Cutting federal taxes for individuals and businesses	27%	36%
Government providing money to help pay for health coverage	52%	55%
Depends/Some of both	18%	3%
Not sure	4%	6%

6. Do you support or oppose the United States' spending up to $60-billion over the next three years to rebuild Iraq?
		NBC/WSJ poll
Support	30%	37%
Oppose	54%	57%
Depends/Not sure	16%	6%