All Polls
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Do you think that President Obama's just-concluded visit to China will:
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What do you think of Gov. Linda Lingle's plan to tap the rainy day fund and use noninstructional days as time without pay for teachers to end Furlough Fridays next year?
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Whom do you credit with acting most responsibly so far in dealing with the state's budget crisis?
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How do you think the shutdown of pineapple will affect Maui's economy?
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Do you expect the state and the unions to agree on a solution that would eliminate the school furlough days?
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What should County Council Member Sol Koho'ohalahala, who holds the council's Lanai residency seat, do now that the Hawaii Supreme Court has ruled that he's not a Lanai resident?
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Do you support the proposal in the health care reform package that would require all Americans to carry health insurance and to possibly fine them if they don't?
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What should the state water commission decide about the waters of Na Wai Eha?
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Should Maui County pass a bill now before the County Council that would ban Styrofoam containers such as those used for plate lunches?
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Do you think President Barack Obama deserved the Nobel Peace Prize?
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Should the Legislature be called into a special session to find a way to reduce or eliminate the 17 furlough days planned for public schools?
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Whom would you like to see elected as mayor of Maui County in 2010?
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What's your opinion of the 17 furlough days that public schools will be closed on consecutive Fridays starting Oct. 23?
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One year after the financial industry's meltdown, has the federal government put enough safeguards in place to prevent its happening again?
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How do you think President Obama's speech Wednesday night affects the odds of getting health care reform legislation passed?
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In the bitter labor negotiations between the Lingle administration and leaders of the public worker unions, who do you think is behaving more responsibly?
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What do you think of Council Member Wayne Nishiki's display of an upside-down Hawaiian flag at his desk in Council Chambers?
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As Hawaii commemorates 50 years of statehood this week, do you think:
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What do you think of the protests mounted by the opposition to President Obama's health care overhaul?
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Since the poll comments section is repeatedly being abused by mostly the same group of unsavory posters, should the comments section again be shut down?
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Should Maui County pass a law restricting cell phone use while driving?
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What is your view of President Obama's response to the arrest of a Harvard scholar and questions of racial profiling?
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How would you grade President Obama's efforts to enact health care reform?
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How would you rate Gov. Linda Lingle's approach to dealing with the public employee unions in light of the state's financial crisis?
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Should marijuana be legalized in Hawaii in a manner similar to alcohol -- taxed and barred for possession by anyone under 21?
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The Maui County Board of Ethics will not make public its conclusions in the review of a complaint against County Council Member Wayne Nishiki. Should it?
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The Legislature passed a resolution declaring Sept. 24 as "Islam Day" in Hawaii. Do you think that's:
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What's your opinion of Gov. Linda Lingle's order that state employees must take three days of unpaid leave each month for the next two years?
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What do you think of President Obama's nomination of Sonia Sotomayor for the U.S. Supreme Court?
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Are the Obama administration's national security policies making the country:
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The Maui Police Commission on May 20 is scheduled to select a new Maui police chief from among three candidates. Who would be your choice?
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How would you rate the Legislature's performance in dealing with the state's financial crisis?
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How confident are you in the state government's readiness to deal with swine flu should it occur in Hawaii?
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As President Barack Obama approaches his first 100 days in office, how would you rate his job performance?
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The salary for the chief of the Maui Police Department is currently $113,100 a year. Should that pay rate:
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Should the Maui County Council pass a bill prohibiting future "superstores," or those of more than 90,000 square feet, from being built in the county?
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Do you agree with the state Senate's decision to reject the effort to force a vote on same-sex civil unions, essentially killing the measure this session?
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Is it important to Hawaii for the Superferry to remain in business?
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How much of an effect is the global financial crisis having on you and your family?
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General Motors has already received $13.4 billion in government loans and now says it needs $30 billion more to avoid bankruptcy. Should the government:
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Did President Barack Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress cause you to:
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Should the state of Hawaii allow same-sex civil unions and/or same-sex marriage?
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Hawaii lawmakers started collecting a 36 percent annual pay hike on Jan. 1, from $35,900 last year to $48,708 this year. It was their first raise in four years. As they look to cut millions from state spending, what should they do about their pay?
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What do you think of the federal government's $700 billion bailout plan and $800 billion-plus stimulus bill?
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There are proposals before the Hawaii Legislature to bar the state from selling the 1.2 million acres of former monarchy lands. Do you think:
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As the state's economic crisis deepens, proposals are surfacing to legalize gambling as a way to raise revenue. Would you favor some form of legalized gambling in Hawaii?
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Who do you think should succeed the late state Rep. Bob Nakasone in the 9th House District seat, which serves Kahului and Lower Paia?
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How does the current economic meltdown affect your upcoming vacation travel plans?
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How would you rate the job politicians in Washington are doing in addressing the economic meltdown?
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Incoming Council Member Sol Kaho'ohalahala currently lives in West Maui, but he won election to the residency seat for Lanai, his native island. His election win is being challenged in court by dozens of Lanai residents. What should Kaho'ohalahala do?
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In light of incoming Council Member Wayne Nishiki's earlier acceptance of a $100,000 loan from developer Everett Dowling, which did not become public until after Nishiki won the election, what should happen now?
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If you voted for incoming Council Member Wayne Nishiki, would you have changed your vote had you known about the $100,000 loan he obtained from developer Everett Dowling, which didn't come to light until after the Nov. 5 election?
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Big Three auto executives are asking Congress for $25 billion in new loans that they say is needed to keep the industry afloat. How much should Congress give them?
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There is a move afoot in the County Council to fast-track the Makena Resort expansion project, which would consume about 600 acres and include a spa, restaurants and about 1,000 luxury an affordable homes and condominiums. What's your opinion?
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Every Maui incumbent running for state or county office won re-election on Nov. 4, and the two County Council races without an incumbent were won by former council members. What message do you see in that outcome?
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There is an effort under way to circulate a petition to recall Mayor Charmaine Tavares. Do you think the mayor:
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Hawaii voters will be asked on Nov. 4 if they want to convene a Constitutional Convention to make changes to the state's constitution. Do we need a Constitutional Convention?
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Now that the presidential debates are over, do you think the present format proves helpful for voters or are changes needed?
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Going into Tuesday night's presidential debate, Barack Obama appeared to be widening his lead over John McCain in the polls. Do you think the debate outcome:
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Who do you think fared the best in Thursday's vice-presidential debate?
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Who do you think fared the best in Friday's presidential debate?
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With economists forecasting that the state will run a $162 million deficit this year and $903 million by 2011 if nothing is done, Gov. Linda Lingle is asking all government employee unions to agree not to seek pay raises. How should the unions respond?
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Of the two major-party candidates for the vice presidency, which one is the most qualified to step up to the presidency should the need arise?
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Now that the Republican Party's national convention is over, do you think that John McCain:
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Now that the Democratic Party's national convention is over, do think that Barack Obama:
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More than 100 college presidents have signed a statement urging consideration of lowering the legal drinking age, saying current laws drive drinking underground. Do you think the legal drinking age should be:
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At this stage of the presidential campaign, do you think Barack Obama's taking a vacation in Hawaii:
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Seven of the nine incumbents on the Maui County Council are seeking re-election and two of those are unopposed. Now that the field of candidates is set, what outcome do you hope to see in the County Council elections?
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Vigorous debate is taking place on Oahu over the proposal to build a light-rail mass transit system on that island. What is your opinion?
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Maui Land & Pineapple Co. is cutting 274 positions, or about 25 percent of its work force. This follows the elimination of 120 jobs last year and the closing of its cannery. What does the future hold for the nearly 100-year-old company?
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Rodeos, including those in Hawaii, have been coming under increasing pressure from animal-rights activists with allegations of animal cruelty. What is your opinion?
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What action, if any, should be taken by the county to reduce the number of dog attacks on humans?
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The decision by the Maui County Cultural Resources Commission to deny permits for the LahainaTown Action Committee to conduct a Halloween program is:
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In a historic ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court, on a 5-4 vote, affirmed the right to have guns for self-defense in the home by striking down the District of Columbia's ban on handguns. Do you agree with the court's decision?
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California this month became the second state to allow same-sex marriage. Do you think Hawaii should legalize same-sex marriage?
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Do you think that adding Hillary Clinton to the Democratic Party ticket as vice presidential nominee would:
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On the November ballot Hawaii voters will be asked: "Should there be a convention to propose a revision of or amendments to the Constitution?" If approved, the Constitutional Convention will be held in 2010. How will you vote?
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The state Legislature passed by a wide margin a proposal to publicly fund some Big Island elections as a pilot program. Would you favor a law that would establish publicly financed elections in Maui County?
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The Maui Humane Society is taking a "zero tolerance" approach to leash law violations, issuing citations carrying a penalty of up to $500. Do you agree with this policy?
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With the shutdown of Aloha Airlines and the fact that the Hawaii Superferry is adding more runs between Maui and Oahu, are you more likely to use the Superferry?
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What do you think is the best solution to the Hawaiian rights issue?
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Who would be your choice for next president of the United States?
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Were Maui police justified in using deadly force in the shooting death of George Brittain Jr.?
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Do you approve of Mayor Charmaine Tavares' signing of the Honua`ula land-use bills?
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How will the shutdown of Aloha and ATA airlines most impact tourism in Maui County?
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Molokai Ranch has announced that it will cease operations and lay off 120 employees, blaming, in part, opponents to the ranch's development plans. Do you think:
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Beginning in May, taxpayers will receive "economic stimulus" payments from the federal government of up to $600 per person, with parents receiving an additional $300 per child under 17 years old. What do you plan to do with your money?
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The Hawaii County Council recently voted to ban smoking at Big Island parks and recreational areas. Should Maui County institute a similar ban ?
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A dog running loose on a Paia beach recently bit and seriously injured a 7-year-old boy. The fine for allowing an unleashed dog is $500. Do you think:
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Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares recently gave her second State of the County speech. As she starts her second year in office, how would you rate the mayor's performance?
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Do you support a proposal currently before the Maui County Council to ban plastic shopping bags?
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