| Earlier polls |
| When do you like your favorite radio station to start playing Christmas music? |
| Should cable TV be forced to carry the NFL Network as part of their basic package? |
| Should the Texas Lottery Commission ban the sale of lottery tickets in stores that allow smoking? |
| What is your favorite Christmas song? |
| Will the Mitchell Report keep those players named out of the National Baseball Hall of Fame? |
| Do you believe Roger Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young award winning pitcher, ever used steroids? |
| Do you believe the presidential races for the two major political parties will be over before the Texas primary in March? |
| Is the use of electronic monitoring devices a good way to reduce jail overcrowding? |
| Do you think the Kennedy endorsement of Barack Obama will help him or hurt him? |
| Will 'Super Tuesday' results affect the way you vote in the March 4 Texas primary? |
| Would you support a flat tax system? |
| Besides brushing, what dental care do you practice regularly? |
| Would you rather feel too hot or too cold? |
| On average, how many cans of soda do you drink per day? |
| What do you think should be the solution to the future home of the Coryell County Appraisal District? |
| A new state law apparently requires school districts to offer a Bible course if requested by at least 15 students. Would you like to see a Bible class in your local high school? |
| What political combination would you prefer to see in Washington, DC for the next four years? |
| Do you ever listen to Internet radio? |
| The FirstCall telephone warning system was used for the first time during Tuesday's severe weather. Did you appreciate the call? |
| Are you ready for the switch to digital television on Feb. 17, 2009? |
| Should the children from the polygamist group in Eldorado be in foster care? |
| All traffic lights along Main Street have actuated signals designed to change when traffic approaches from the cross streets. Does this system help or hinder the flow of traffic through town? |
| Should the federal government temporarily suspend the gasoline tax this summer? |
| How has $3.70 per gallon gasoline prices affected your spending habits? |
| Did the right David win American Idol Wednesday night? |
| A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Farmer's Branch law prohibiting housing rentals to illegal immigrants is unconstitutional. Do you agree with the judge's decision? |
| Now that Hillary Clinton is conceding defeat, will you vote for Barack Obama or John McCain for president? |
| Should Barack Obama select Hillary Clinton as his running mate? |
| If you saw someone you did not know lying by the side of the road, would you stop and help the person? |
| Do you agree with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that child rapists cannot be executed? |
| Would you like to see U.S. Congressman Chet Edwards, who formerly represented Coryell County, as a vice presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket? |
| A Texas state representative wants to make couples wait two years to get a divorce unless they take a class designed to save their marriage. Do you agree with the idea? |
| Will you take advantage of the sales tax holiday, Aug. 15-17, to do your back-to-school shopping? |
| Do you support President Bush's call for lifting the federal moratorium on offshore drilling? |
| California recently became the first state to ban trans fats in food sold in restaurants. Should Texas follow their example? |
| Should the Gatesville City Council pass an ordinance prohibiting children from driving golf carts on all city streets? |
| Would you support a 6-cent tax increase to build a new Coryell County jail? |
| How should county commissioners address the overcrowding problem at the jail? |
| Should the words 'In God We Trust' we removed from U.S. currency? |
| State law allows golf carts to be driven on public streets within two miles of a golf course, but only when driving directly to and from the course. Should the Gatesville City Council add an ordinance requiring a driver's license? |
| Should high school athletes play multiple sports or specialize in only one? |
| Do you think the government should have bailed out insurance giant American International Group (AIG)? |
| TxDOT has recommended increasing the speed limit from 30 m.p.h. to 35 m.p.h. on Main Street and the 45 m.p.h. speed limit to 50 m.p.h. on West Main past the Leon River. Do you agree? |
| Should Coryell County commissioners drop dedicated county roads that dead end at a single residence? |
| In years past, many people voted straight party ballots, choosing all candidates from one party or the other, without voting for individuals on the ballot. This November, will you: |
| Texas is one of six states participating in a study on the idea of taxing drivers for the miles they drive rather than by the gallons of gasoline they purchase. Which would you prefer? |
| Do you believe the use of illegal drugs in Gatesville is any more or less than other cities of similar size? |
| What is your favorite pizza topping? |
| How do you feel about the pending Obama presidency? |
| Do you believe the federal government should bail out the auto industry? |
| President-elect Barack Obama has implied he might use his position to urge the NCAA to institute a playoff for Division I college football. Should the president or Congress force the colleges into a football playoff? |
| Will you be spending as much on Christmas this year as you have in years past? |
| With gasoline prices dropping are you more likely or less likely to travel during the Christmas holiday? |
| Does your family open Christmas gifts on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve? |
| Of the following, which is your favorite Christmas song? |
| Will you make a New Year's resolution? |
| A bill is being introduced in the Texas Legislature to allow a city or a county to establish a minimum wage greater than the federal minimum wage. Is this a good idea? |
| Several atheist organizations have filed a lawsuit, challenging the constitutionality of prayer during the presidential inauguration. Should prayer be allowed at the inauguration? |
| Do you believe cities should have the right to impose a total ban on smoking in public like several are considering and some have already done? |
| What kind of president do you believe Barack Obama will be? |
| Should the Texas Legislature prohibit citizens from using cell phones while operating a motor vehicle, except in an emergency? |
| To address falling revenue, should the U.S. Postal Service deliver mail only five days a week? |
| Do you believe the stimulus package will really stimulate the economy? |
| Should the Gatesville school district sponsor Special Olympic events? |
| Have you noticed a difference in the picture since some local stations switched from analog to digital television? |
| Should the state discontinue the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test? |
| Should state legislators pass a bill requiring persons to present a photo identification before being allowed to vote? |
| What part of The Gatesville Messenger do you find most beneficial? |
| A bill has been introduced in the Texas House of Representatives to allow local option elections to legalize or prohibit eight-liners. Would support legalizing eight-liners in Coryell County? |
| With gasoline prices inching back up, do you believe they will again hit $4 per gallon? |
| Should law enforcement officials be allowed to collect a blood sample to verify whether a driver is drunk without an arrest warrant, even if the motorist objects? |
| The postal service is considering eliminating mail service one day a week to cut back on costs. If you had a choice, which day would you prefer was eliminated? |
| The Texas Senate has passed a bill to raise the legal age to purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products to 19. Do you agree? |
| Do you believe Gatesville is large enough to support a bowling alley? |
| What grade would you give the UIL for its scheduling changes in response to the swine flu threat? |
| How many hours a week do you exercise? |
| Bus drivers and students involved in extracurricular activities are tested for drugs. Do you believe teachers should also be tested? |
| Would you like to see bus service return to Gatesville? |
| Do you agree with the shield law passed by the Texas Legislature that protects journalists from having to reveal confidential sources (with some exceptions)? |
| Would you prefer the Summer in the Park concerts be held in Raby Park or Faunt Le Roy Park? |
| Would you support building a new county jail next to the Woodman State Jail? |
| Would you support a local option election in November for the sale of beer and wine in Gatesville? |
| Should state law be changed to give counties more power to limit the sale of fireworks for the 4th of July and New Year's Eve holidays? |
| Do you think individuals who accidentally start fires with fireworks should be fined an amount to cover the cost of the fire department responding? |
| Do you support President Obama's plan, requiring everyone to buy healthcare coverage and employers contributing to the cost? |
| Will you take advantage of the sales tax holiday (Aug. 21-23) to purchase back-to-school clothes and supplies? |
| If you were an NFL owner, would you sign quarterback Michael Vick, who was convicted of a federal charge in connection with a dogfighting ring? |
| Should the county trade the Coryell Activities Complex to the City of Gatesville in exchange for the former Foxworth-Galbreath property? |
| How much do you expect to spend on average per child for school supplies? |
| Should the state require that school districts wait until after Labor Day to start the school year? |
| Do you agree with the new state law requiring adults to wear a seatbelt in the back seat of a car? |
| Aside from work, how much time do you spend per week on the Internet? |
| Should the Gatesville City Council and the Gatesville ISD Board of Trustees move their elections to November? |
| Do you plan to vote in the Nov. 3 state amendment election? |
| Do you believe rewarding students, either with money or gifts, is the appropriate way to get them to attend or stay in school? |
| Will you get vaccinations for both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu? |
| Should health care workers such as nurses and doctors be required to take the H1N1 flu vaccination? |
| Do you think the President's proposal to reduce summer vacation and have weekend and night classes for public school children is a good idea? |
| In light of the ongoing construction, do you believe the drop-off and pick-up procedures at the Gatesville Primary and Intermediate Schools are working well? |
| When a public entity is involved in a lawsuit and reaches a financial settlement, do you think the public has a right to know how much was paid regardless of whether there was a confidentiality agreement between the entity and the claimant? |
| Have you memorized your license plate number? |
| Do you know your driver's license number? |
| What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving? |
| Married couples always have choices to make when it comes to observing family holiday traditions. Whose traditions will you follow for Christmas? |
| If you made a New Year’s resolution for last year, have you been able to keep it? |
| Have you visited Christmas in the Park yet? |
| In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, President Obama gave himself a B+ for his performance during the first 11 months of his presidency. What grade would you give him? |
| Will you make a New Year's Resolution this year? |
| Should Texas Tech have fired head football coach Mike Leach over the allegations of mistreatment of a player? |
| Should county commissioners put more money into paving and maintaining county roads? |
| Have you visited or will you attend the 2010 Coryell County Youth Fair? |
| Do you believe the election of Republican Scott Brown as a U.S. senator from Massachusetts will derail President Obama's national healthcare bill? |
| Will the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ plan to re-direct the flow of the Leon River back to its original channel in the eastern part of Coryell County help prevent flooding and erosion? |
| “Should Congress repeal the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy dealing with gay citizens serving in the military?” |
| “Do you plan to watch TV coverage of the 2010 Winter Olympics?” |
| “Should people call the police on a person who is just walking down the street in the day or night?” |
| “A new Gatesville city ordinance is being considered that would require businesses that have repeated false alarms to pay a fee. Do you agree with the ordinance?” |
| Will you vote in the April 13 runoff election for the Republican Primary? |
| “Do you believe a 1-cent per ounce tax on sugary soft drinks, which some states have already adopted, is a good way to combat obesity?” |
| Which Number 1 seed in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament will be the first to lose? |
| With the passage of the national health care reform bill, will that have any affect on how you vote in the November election? |
| What is your favorite high school spring sport? |
| Do you agree with Gov. Rick Perry’s proposal to completely abandon traditional textbooks in public schools and replace them with computers? |
| “Is there a need for more rental property, such as apartments, duplexes and homes, in Gatesville?” |
| Would you feel comfortable if your 9-1-1 calls were answered by someone outside Gatesville or Coryell County? |
| Should Texas pass a law similar to Arizona’s that makes it a state crime to be in the U.S. illegally? |
| Do you think the City of Gatesville, with its hotel/motel tax, is in a better position to maintain the Coryell Activities Complex than the county, which owns the building? |
| Do you believe the Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant would be a good location for an animal shelter? |
| “Some schools have gone to a year-around schedule, which advocates claim can help student achievement. Do you believe Gatesville ISD should go to a year-around schedule?” |
| “Coryell County commissioners are applying for a grant to build a new jail at one of two sites: downtown Gatesville or next to the Woodman State Jail. Which site would you prefer?” |
| Do you plan to vote in the June 22 special election runoff election for Texas State Senate District 22? |
| With all the speculation about teams going to the Big 10 or the Pac 10, do you believe the Big 12 Conference can survive? |
| What grade would you give the federal government in dealing with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill? |
| Will you attend the free concert and fireworks show July 3 at the Coryell Activities Complex? |
| How many times have you visited the Coryell Museum and Historical Center? |
| How much interest have you had in the FIFA World Cup soccer matches? |
| Would you support a tax increase to build a new county jail? |
| Should a school district be allowed to give a student a minimum grade on a report card even if they do not earn it? |
| Will you take advantage of the Sales Tax Holiday on Aug. 20-22 to purchase school supplies? |
| “Where is your favorite place to spend a hot summer afternoon?” |
| “Should the Gatesville City Council ban smoking in restaurants and public places?” |
| Do you think the old rotunda nursing home property would be a good location of the Gatesville Boys & Girls Club? |
| How many of your school’s football games will you attend this year? |
| What should Coryell County commissioners do to address issues surrounding people who rent the Coryell Activities Complex and then do not take care of it? |
| Do you believe the recent GOP primaries in which Tea Party candidates did well, will: |
| Do you think the GHS bon fire on the night before homecoming started too early? |
| How do you feel about the President's proposal for a longer school year for students & teachers? |
| Do you plan to vote in the upcoming Nov. 2 general election? |
| Do you agree with the NFL plan to suspend even first time offenders for helmet-to-helmet hits? |
| Compared to a year ago, how would you rate your total household income. |
| When Republicans take control of the House in January, do you expect things to get better or worse or stay about the same? |
| Who do you think will be the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys? |
| Should Major Nidal Hasan receive the death penalty for the Nov. 5, 2009, attack at Fort Hood that claimed the lives of 13 soldiers and wounded 32? |
| When do you start your Christmas shopping? |
| What do you like best about Christmas? |
| Would you prefer the annual Gatesville Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade be held during the day or at night? |
| Do you prefer "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays"? |
| The next time you go through security at an airport, will you go through the full body scanner or the thorough pat down? |
| Now that the Republicans control the House of Representatives, do you believe they will be successful in repealing Obamacare? |
| How many times did you visit Christmas in the Park during the holiday season? |
| Would you be willing to pay more in taxes to keep the state legislature from slashing spending for education? |
| Which team do you want to win the Super Bowl? |
| Should the U.S. be involved in Egypt’s issue with whether their president, Hosni Mubarak, should step down? |
| Will you/did you buy your Valentine a gift this year? |
| How would you describe traffic on Gatesville’s Main Street compared to five years ago? |
| Will rising gasoline prices affect your vacation plans? |
| Should the state Legislature increase or decrease funding to schools? |
| Which theme do you believe would be the best for the Fourth of July parade? |
| How many of the No. 1 seeds do you believe will make the Final Four in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament? |
| Do you believe the state should raise the highway speed limit to 75 m.p.h.? |
| With the next deadline of April 8 approaching on the temporary spending bill, how do you think the lawmakers in Washington should handle the next budget vote? |
| HB 684 introduced this year in the Texas Legislature would allow counties and the state to use Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s (Maricopa, AZ) tent city concept to relieve overcrowding in jails and prisons. Do you think that is a good idea? |
| Should persons holding a concealed handgun license be allowed to carry weapons at Texas colleges and universities? |
| Is it important to keep small rural post offices open? |
| Now that the long form birth certificate has been released, are you satisfied that President Obama is a natural born citizen of the U.S.? |
| Should the U.S. government release photos of Osama Bin Laden’s body? |
| Should state legislators use the ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to help balance the budget? |
| What is your favorite vacation destination? |
| How often do you visit Mother Neff State Park? |
| Do you believe the new law requiring voters to show a photo identification before casting a ballot will disenfranchise voters? |
| Gov. Rick Perry recently signed a "loser pays" bill designed to reduce or stop frivolous lawsuits in Texas. Do you think the new law will be effective? |
| Do you think Texas Gov. Rick Perry should run for president? |
| Do you agree with President Obama’s plan to reduce the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan at a faster rate than military commanders recommend? |
| In light of the compromise decision by the Eugene, OR, City Council to say the Pledge of Allegiance only four times a year, do you think it is proper for a city council (or commissioners’ court or school board) to recite the pledge before every meeting? |
| Since the county is having a hard time finding money in their budget for repairs to and operation of the Coryell Activities Complex, should Coryell County commissioners find a way to transfer ownership of the complex to the City of Gatesville? |
| Do you like the a new state law that allows a person with a concealed handgun license to have guns in their vehicle that is parked at their place of employment? |
| A court martial was set for March 12, 2012, for Major Nidal Hasan, who is charged in the Nov. 5, 2012, shooting at Fort Hood. Is justice dragging out too long in this case? |
| Will you voluntarily cut back on water usage as requested by the City of Gatesville? |
| Which of the following is most important to you? |
| Will you take advantage of the 'Sales Tax Holiday' Aug. 19-21 to purchase school supplies and clothes? |
| Who of the following is most important to you? |
| Have your purchased your season tickets yet for the Gatesville Hornets’ home football games? |
| Have your purchased your season tickets yet for the Gatesville Hornets’ home football games? |
| Have your purchased your season tickets yet for the Gatesville Hornets’ home football games? |
| Have your purchased your season tickets yet for the Gatesville Hornets’ home football games? |
| Now that Texas A&M University has announced it will be leaving the Big 12 Conference, do you think they can be a top football team in SEC, assuming they are allowed in? |
| How do you think Texas Gov. Rick Perry did in the debate with Republican presidential hopefuls? |
| Do you support President Obama’s jobs plan? |
| Were you satisfied with the City of Gatesville’s emergency notification when the main water line to the city broke? |
| Do you think the State of Texas should discontinue its "last meal" request for death row inmates? |
| Do you plan to attend the Halloween Boozaar on Oct. 29 in Gatesville? |
| With the Halloween Boozaar on Oct. 29, when should kids in Gatesville go trick-or-treating? |
| How do you plan to vote in the $18.8 million bond election to build a new Coryell County Jail? |
| Do you think there should be pep rallies before football games or just the home games? |
| Do you think there should be pep rallies before all football games or just the home games? |
| If the presidential election was held today, who would you vote for? |
| Will you purchase Christmas gifts for your pet this year? |
| Who do you think will win the NCAA football national championship? |
| The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce is considering changing the date of the annual Shivaree. What do you think would be the best time of year for the celebration? |
| Will you be spending as much on Christmas this year as you have in years past? |
| Where will you spend Christmas this year? |
| Which re-districting map should be used for the primary elections? |
| Which New Year’s Resolution do you most enjoy breaking? |
| How long will you be able to keep your New Year’s resolution? |
| With the Iraqi war coming to a close, will the economy improve for communities around Fort Hood? |
| How often do you use the recycling program in the City of Gatesville? |
| Now that Rick Perry is out of the race, which of the remaining Republican candidates to you prefer?
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| What grade would you give President Barack Obama for his State of the Union Address? |
