filling out the straw poll
photo by Nancy Weinberg
3T & 2C Breakfast - April 4, 2009
At yesterday's breakfast a straw poll was held to gauge the sentiments of democrats on issues facing both the nation and the Commonwealth.
People who voted were asked to name their top two preferences for ways in which the Commonwealth should seek to balance the state budget as constitutionally mandated. Here are the results:
- State Pension Reform - 38
- Hike in Gasoline Tax - 37
- Revenue from Gambling – Expanding Slot Machines and Building Casinos - 18
- Toll Hikes on State Bridges/Highways - 7
- Implement Budget Cuts, with a corresponding reduction in Services, and Layoffs of State/Local Employees - 9
People were also asked to name what they thought should be the top priority of the Obama Administration and Congress. The results were:
- Improve Regulation and Oversight of the Banking and Financial Industry - 27
- Implement Health Care Reform - 21
- Pursue Energy Independence - 16
- Pass the Employee Freedom of Choice Act - 2
- Increase Tax Rates for Top 5% of Wage Earners -2
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