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Previous Weeks' Viewpoint Poll Results

11/13/2009: Will manufacturing continue to be a cornerstone of Indiana's economy?

Yes	70.12%
No	29.88%

11/6/2009: Should the Indiana legislature consider changing the tax structure for casinos to better compete with neighboring states?

Yes	58.65%
No	41.35%

10/30/2009: Would your buying habits change if grocery and convenience stores were allowed to sell cold beer?

No	56.64%
Yes	33.54%
Occasionally	9.82%

10/23/2009: Should Indiana allow the sale of carry-out alcohol on Sunday?

No	53.32%
Yes	46.68%

10/16/2009: Should Indiana consider expanding sales taxes on services?

No	87.91%
Yes	12.09%

10/9/2009: Do you support a total smoking ban for Marion County?

Yes	58.15%
No	27.82%
Yes, with exemptions	14.03%

10/2/2009: Do you think the growth at Republic Airways Holdings will bring more jobs to Indiana?

Yes	78.41%
No	21.59%

9/25/2009: Are you surprised the College Football Hall of Fame is leaving South Bend?

No	69.37%
Yes	30.63%

9/18/2009: Do you think Lilly's restructuring plan will have a positive impact on Indiana?

No	57.43%
Yes	42.57%

9/11/2009: Will leaders be successful funding OrthoWorx, the regional orthopedics initiative?

Yes	72.66%
No	27.34%

9/4/2009: Are Indiana colleges and universities doing enough to keep tuition increases in check?

No	82.43%
Yes	17.57%

8/28/2009: Do you think Indiana's economy is improving?

Yes	52.39%
No	47.61%

8/21/2009: Will Indiana land the new Harley-Davidson motorcycle assembly plant?

Yes	71.28%
No	28.72%

8/14/2009: Does your CEO or company leader set a healthy example for employees?

Yes	53.26%
No	28.26%
Occasionally	18.48%

8/7/2009: Should Indiana expand gambling options to fund future budget shortfalls?

No	61.39%
Yes	38.61%

7/31/2009: Do you think Carbon Motors will spur economic renewal in Connersville?

Yes	76.24%
No	23.76%

7/24/2009: Is it a good idea for cities to sell sponsorships for services such as snow removal or pothole repair?

Yes	53.38%
No	37.72%
I dont know	8.90%

7/17/2009: Will the $4 billion Ohio River Bridges Project spur more economic development in southern Indiana?

Yes	57.65%
No	25.59%
Not Sure	16.76%

7/10/2009: Is Indiana's public education system improving?

No	77.70%
Yes	22.30%

7/2/2009: Did legislators craft a responsible state budget?

Yes	52.19%
No	47.81%

6/26/2009: Do you think Eli Lilly and Company is Indiana's most valuable private sector business?

Yes	71.08%
No	28.92%

6/19/2009: Is your company part of a social networking Web site like Facebook or Twitter?

No	62.71%
Yes	37.29%

6/12/2009: Will Indiana benefit from the "new" Chrysler?

No, fewer jobs will be available	66.47%
Everything will remain the same	16.92%
Yes, more jobs will come to the state	16.62%

6/5/2009: Do you agree with Indiana's decision to challenge Chrysler's bankruptcy plan?

Yes	67.66%
No	32.34%

5/29/2009: Do you agree with the level of government involvement in the restructuring of the auto industry?

No	81.35%
Yes	18.65%

5/22/2009: Should lawmakers address the Capital Improvement Board's financial problems in the upcoming Special Session?

No	50.91%
Yes	49.09%

5/15/2009: Will closing dealerships help or hurt Chrysler and General Motors?

Hurt	55.83%
Help	44.17%

5/8/2009: Are the ExactTarget and ANGEL Learning deals a sign that the economy is improving?

No	67.03%
Yes	32.97%

5/1/2009: Will Chrysler emerge from bankruptcy as a stronger company?

No	34.32%
Yes	31.99%
Will go out of business	20.97%
Will remain the same	12.71%

4/24/2009: What is your view of Indiana's economy today, compared to six months ago?

Worse	59.44%
About the same	24.89%
Better	15.67%

4/17/2009: Will a plan to bail out the Capital Improvement Board hurt the convention and tourism business in Indiana?

Yes	57.41%
No	42.59%

4/10/2009: Can Indiana become the "Silicon Valley" of electric vehicle technology?

Yes	69.64%
No	30.36%

4/3/2009: Do you agree with an increase in the statewide alcohol tax to help with the Capital Improvement Board's financial woes?

No	73.88%
Yes	26.12%

3/27/2009: Is it a good idea for the Indianapolis Airport Authority to focus on bringing more international flights to the city?

Yes	84.11%
No	15.89%

3/20/2009: Will you increase or decrease charitable giving this year?

Stay The Same	46.04%
Decrease	36.12%
Increase	17.84%

3/13/2009: Do you support a downtown Indianapolis casino to help fund operations of the city's sports venues?

Yes	51.78%
No	48.22%

3/6/2009: Should Chrysler reimburse Tipton County for financial incentives related to the failed transmission plant?

Yes	85.60%
No	14.40%

2/27/2009: Do you think a federal judge's decision to allow Delphi Corp. to eliminate retiree benefits sets a dangerous precedent?

Yes	67.33%
No	28%
I dont know	4.67%

2/20/2009: Is bankruptcy inevitable for General Motors?

Yes	78.13%
No	21.88%

2/13/2009: Will the federal stimulus plan be enough to jumpstart the Indiana economy?

No	80.34%
Yes	19.66%

2/6/2009: Would you prefer a tax credit or rebate as part of the proposed federal stimulus package?

Tax Credit	52.12%
Rebate	47.88%

1/30/2009: Should professional sports franchises re-evaluate things like player salaries and ticket costs during a down economy?

Yes	96.66%
No	3.34%

1/23/2009: Does your company have an internship program?

Yes	53.91%
No	46.09%

1/16/2009: Do you agree with the Governor’s idea to give teachers more freedom to discipline students in the classroom?

Yes	93.46%
No	6.54%

1/9/2009: Should the state dip into its Rainy Day fund to address budget concerns?

No	65.09%
Yes	34.91%

12/29/2008: Will the economy improve in 2009?

Yes	55.79%
No	27.19%
Remain the same	17.02%

12/19/2008: Do you agree with the federal government's $17.4 billion rescue plan for General Motors and Chrysler?

No	67.67%
Yes	32.33%

12/12/2008: Will one or more of the U.S. automakers go out of business in 2009?

Yes	65.28%
No	34.72%

12/5/2008: Has your company cut jobs this year?

Yes	49.90%
No	39.12%
No, but we may next year	10.98%

11/26/2008: How much money will you spend on holiday shopping?

Less than last year	58.70%
About the same as last year	34.35%
More than last year	6.96%

11/21/2008: Do you support card check legislation which would eliminate secret ballot union elections?

No	83.39%
Yes	11.31%
I dont know	5.30%