Did legislators craft a responsible state budget?

Yes
No

 

Previous Weeks' Viewpoint Poll Results

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%

11/14/2008: Should U.S. automakers receive a government bailout?

No	71.22%
Yes	22.44%
I dont know	6.34%

11/7/2008: What should Governor Mitch Daniels' highest priority be in his second term?

Jobs and the economy	56.83%
Government consolidation	23.78%
Education	9.88%
Energy	5%
Health care	3.29%
Other	1.22%

10/31/2008: Are lower gas prices prompting you to spend more or save more?

Neither	50.49%
Save	39.30%
Spend	10.21%

10/24/2008: Which candidate in the race for Governor would be better for the economy?

Mitch Daniels	83.62%
Jill Long Thompson	12.85%
Andy Horning	3.53%

10/17/2008: Who will better address the nation's health care crisis?

Barack Obama	46.43%
John McCain	32.86%
Neither	20.71%

10/10/2008: Will Eli Lilly's acquisition of cancer-drugmaker ImClone help or hinder the pharmaceutical company?

Help	79.31%
Hinder	20.69%

10/3/2008: Who wins with a financial rescue plan?

Wall Street	41.06%
Neither	33.24%
Both	22.63%
Main Street	3.07%

9/26/2008: Is Indiana making progress in addressing K - 12 public education?

No	62.10%
Yes	37.90%

9/19/2008: Do you agree with the U.S. government's decision to bail out American International Group (AIG)?

No	64.01%
Yes	35.99%

9/12/2008: Do you think health and wellness programs can improve a company's bottom line?

Yes	84.57%
No	15.43%

9/5/2008: Do you plan to attend an event at Lucas Oil Stadium this year?

Yes	53.95%
No	46.05%

8/29/2008: Do you support the sale of cold beer at drug, grocery and convenience stores?

Yes	89.36%
No	10.64%

8/22/2008: Should Indiana allow Sunday alcohol sales?

Yes	86.75%
No	13.25%

8/15/2008: Do you think General Motors will continue to invest in its Indiana operations?

No	59.78%
Yes	40.22%

8/8/2008: Will changes at Eli Lilly and Company be good for Indiana?

Yes	38.74%
No	37.39%
Dont Know	23.87%

8/1/2008: Does your company do business with China?

No	40.72%
Yes	36.08%
No, and we dont plan to	19.59%
No, but we plan to	3.61%

7/25/2008: Should the federal government be spending hundreds of billions of dollars in an attempt to clean up the mortgage mess?

No	75.06%
Yes	13.71%
Not Sure	11.24%

7/18/2008: Do you anticipate additional layoffs to hit Indiana's RV industry?

Yes	92.77%
I Dont Know	4.22%
No	3.01%

7/11/2008: Has the value of your home increased or decreased in the past year?

Decreased	56.64%
Stayed the Same	25.07%
Increased	18.29%

7/3/2008: How would you describe your personal financial position after the first six months of 2008?

Worse than last year	35.15%
About the same	21.34%
Much worse than last year	19.46%
Better than last year	18.41%
Much better than last year	5.65%