The results are in! New York area voters have voiced their opinions on major election issues, ranging from the economy to the environment. You can check out responses to all the surveys in the Voice of New York Voters series and see how your views compare.
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Survey Results: Energy & The Environment 1. As Election Day 2008 approaches, the environmental policy debate centers on two issues: global warming and energy independence. Which issue do you think the next president should prioritize? 2. How serious a threat do you believe global warming poses to the future of the United States? 3. Do you think Congress should pass, and the next president should sign, legislation that mandates cuts in global warming pollution? 4. Which presidential candidate do you trust more to handle the issue of global warming? 5. What about energy independence? How urgent of a problem is our country’s reliance on foreign oil, in your view? 6. If you had to choose ONE, which approach would you favor more: increasing supplies of oil, or improving energy conservation and developing alternative energy sources? 7. John McCain supports lifting the moratorium on offshore drilling in U.S. waters. Barack Obama says he’ll consider lifting it, if certain conditions are met. Do you support or oppose expanding drilling in U.S. waters as a route toward energy independence? 8. Which of the following measures would you support as part of a plan for reducing oil use and promoting energy independence? 9. Which presidential candidate do you trust more to handle the issue of energy independence? 10. As a result of the recent spike in gas prices, would you say you have or have not done the following? Increased your use of public transportation? Cut back significantly on household energy use? Telecommuted more? Seriously considered getting a more fuel-efficient car the next time you buy one? 11. Which of these statements comes closest to your view? 12. How strongly will environmental issues figure into your vote for president this year? |
