All Polls
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It’s election time. Does the city of Salem have a bright future?
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Given recent rumors, do you believe Kelly Pavlik ‘nearly died’ from an allergic reaction?
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We had a heavy frost early Monday. Did you know where your car scraper was?
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Should health care workers be required to get the swine flu vaccination?
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A bit of snow in the forecast: Is this a sign of things to come this winter?
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Seriously — can the Browns stay within two touchdowns of the Steelers this Sunday?
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Does the stock market climbing back toward 10,000 mean anything on Main Street?
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A Nobel Peace Prize for Obama: Did he get it because he’s not Bush?
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FirstEnergy customers: Two bulbs for $21, even if you don’t need them. Is this a great deal, or what?
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A second shift of nearly 1,000 workers is back at Lordstown. Is the worst over regarding the auto industry?
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Is losing an Olympics bid a true setback for the Obama administration?
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Have term-limits made it harder to get things done in Columbus?
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Did you know kids up to age 7 may be required to use car booster seats?
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Will the Cleveland Browns actually score an offensive touchdown Sunday against the Ravens?
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Have you been paying any attention to the G20 summit in Pittsburgh?
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Will Ohio voters turn down slots now that the courts have placed the issue on the ballot?
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Fall officially begins Tuesday: Ready to start raking/mulching your leaves?
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Were you impressed with President Obama’s message to the Lordstown workers?
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President Obama is in Lordstown today. Has he made a positive impact on the auto industry?
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Did OSU gain any national respect by losing just by three points to Southern Cal?
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Many indicators suggest the recession is ending or over. Do you agree?
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Ohio State has had a year to lick its wounds. So who is going to win Saturday?
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Renegade Jim Traficant is getting released. Should he be embraced by the community?
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August is all but over. Does it seem like summer was cool and cloudy?
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Will the death of Ted Kennedy make it harder for Democrats to pass a health plan?
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Will the Quaker City Super Nats be able to match the original Steel Valley version?
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Do you feel Members of Congress should be forced to enroll themselves in the health care plan they vote for?
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Oil prices are shooting up again, Since demand can’t explain it, is it just greed?
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Who should the Browns start at QB, Brady Quinn (BQ) or Derek Anderson (DA)?
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Does the return to 2 shifts at Lordstown signal the worst of the recession is over?
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Has it already become impossible for real discussion on the health reform issue?
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A convicted killer will be executed Tuesday in Ohio. Do you support the death penalty?
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Was getting car production back up worth the $3B the clunker program costs?
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Are many protestors at health plan meetings opposed to anything Democrats try to do, no matter what?
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Are you among those who feel that the Obama health plan is "out" to get senior citizens?
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Who do you think has a better chance of winning this weekend in Akron, Tiger or Phil?
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What’s the most fun at a fair. the animals (A) or the rides(R)?
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Are you aware of the new state driving law requiring headlights on when windshield wipers are in use?
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To all Cleveland sports fans — will you still root for the Indians?
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Obama’s ’beer summit’ with policeman, professor — good idea or bad?
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Should public agencies that receive government money be required to contract with domestic companies?
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Tempered warnings are being announced about a serious swine flu outbreak this fall. Are you worried?
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Does man landing on the moon 40 years ago still carry significance?
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Will any TV news personality ever be as respected as Walter Cronkite?
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Will any TV news personality ever be as respected as Walter Cronkite?
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Will any TV news personality ever be as respected as Walter Cronkite?
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If Salem had asked for a tax increase before the economy tanked, would it have had a better chance of passing?
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Slot machines are in the Ohio budget news. Have you ever played the slots?
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Would it be a failure if Lance Armstrong did not win the Tour de France?
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Given an opportunity, would you attend Michael Jackson’s funeral service?
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Will you support a 4-year, 1/2% Salem income tax hike to fix flooding issues and make other capital improvements?
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Would you be willing to pay extra state income tax to erase the $3-plus billion deficit?
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Are you planning to watch a holiday fireworks display this weekend?
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Will Ohio officials quit squabbling and pass a budget before the 1-week extension ends?
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The Indians trade Mark DeRosa. Have they given up on the season?
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Despite all of his issues, were you a fan of Michael Jackson’s music?
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Should public libraries be among the budget cut casualties of Gov. Strickand?
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Was having Super National-related events in Salem worth the cost of police overtime?
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Was having Super National-related events in Salem worth the cost of police overtime?
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Are you OK with Gov. Strickland's plan for slot machines at horse racing tracks?
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Are you OK with Gov. Strickland’s plan for slot machines at horse racing tracks?
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Would you support a state income tax increase to offset budget deficits?
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Should Washingtonville residents be forced to go with a village garbage hauler?
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Will you be attending any of the Super Nationals events this week?
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Another championship for Pittsburgh: Can a Cleveland team come out on top within the next decade?
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If the Sustainable Plan is only a guide for Salem, was it a waste of money?
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Most developed nations have a health care system and spend less, many with similar results. Do you believe health reform would save money in the U.S.?
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Republicans are going after Gov. Strickland because of job losses. Is he to blame?
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Should new taxes on soda, wine and beer be imposed to help pay for health care?
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Does hearing of plane accidents like the lost Air France jet make you less likely to fly ?
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After having the best NBA season record, did the Cavs choke in the playoffs?
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Who will finish the season with a better record, the Pirates or Indians?
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Three games in, have the Cavs been taking the Magic too lightly?
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Was the Salem school board wise to go outside the district for a new superintendent?
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The price of gas is creeping up but is still much lower than last summer: Will you do more traveling?
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Who would you rather see the Cavaliers play, Boston or Orlando?
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GM may import more vehicles from China, which of course buys U.S. bonds so the feds can loan money to GM. Head hurt yet?
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Is it going to be harder for kids to find summer jobs this year?
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Should baseball players tainted by steroid scandal be considered for the Hall of Fame?
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Will the week-long layoff hurt the Cavaliers in the second round of the playoffs?
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Would you support a levy to keep the Salem Police Department fully-staffed?
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Should the use of waterboarding and other harsh interrogation methods be investigated?
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It’s been a 100 days into office. Is Barack Obama doing a satisfactory job?
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Did the Kent police respond accordingly to the student rioters?
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80 plus degrees Saturday: Ready to hook up the hose and wash your car?
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The FDA says 17-year-olds can get ‘morning after’ birth control without a prescription. Are you OK with that?
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Which regional MLB team will finish the season with the best record?
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Should Salem paint its soon-to-be dual Roosevelt Ave. water towers in Browns and Steelers colors?
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Pirates? Is the developed world helpless against guys with AK47s?
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Should Salem try to buy Quaker City Raceway to use the land for an industrial park?
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Now it’s a pistachio plant: If food executives knew they would go to jail, would they clean things up?
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The FAA?wants to keep bird strike reports secret: Do you agree?
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The Cavs set a team record for most wins in a season: Will they go all the way?
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Going, going, gone... Will the price for a gallon of gas ever stay below $2 again?
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Should laid-off workers be forced to use up assets before becoming eligible for foods stamps and other aid?
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Have you collected any kind of unemployment benefits or compensation during the past 12 months?
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Now that we’ve made it to spring, was the winter worse than average?
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Is the AIG circus mostly about politicians hoping we won’t notice they share blame for the fiasco?
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Another day, another bailout: Should big wheeler-dealers be forced to give up the bonus cash they got for gutting the economy?
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There’s a new push for a passenger rail link between Cleveland and Cincinnati. Is this a good use of tax dollars?
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Which Buckeyes team will go further in their respective NCAA tournaments, the men or the women?
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Seven states have done it. Should Ohio follow and ban texting while driving?
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Finally, a decent week on Wall Street. Could we be nearing the worst of it?
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No snow in sight: Will the area miss the dreaded St. Patrick’s Day snow this year ?
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March Madness gets under way next week: Are you in any office pools?
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Did you have a hard time getting up Monday after the time change?
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Despite current conditions, does the Lordstown GM Complex have a bright future?
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Who will win Saturday’s district title game, Salem or Canfield?
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Do you think the economy is in a Depression (D) or a Recession (R)?
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Will area communities get a fair share of stimulus funds or will the big cities grab most of it?
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Only two weeks to St. Patrick’s Day. Will we have the usual big snow around then?
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Obama says the U.S. will end combat operations in Iraq in 18 months. Will Iraq be ready to stand on its own?
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Were you surprised Tiger Woods lost in the 2nd round of match play?
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Big banks are still taking tax dollars and funding junkets: Will they ever get it?
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The stock market has now fallen to 1997 levels: Ever wish you had just thrown that 401K money away on fun?
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Has the recent peanut products recall led you to change your diet?
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GM and Chrysler say they need another $22B to stay alive: Will that be enough?
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So, you going to spend that $13 a week from the Stimulus tax cut in one place?
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Will the stimulus package directly make your financial life any better?
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Should MLB commissioner Bud Selig be taking more of the blame for the game's ongoing steroid scandal?
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Will you go out to dinner or do something special with your Valentine?
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And now back to February: Could the groundhog have been wrong, with an early spring?
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Are you accepting Alex Rodriguez’s apology for taking banned substances?
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Are Congressional Republicans playing the same old ‘games’ as Obama suggests?
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Gov. Strickland’s approval rating has jumped to 63%. Do you think he is doing a good job?
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The switch to digital TV was put off until June. Do you still need a converter box?
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Are the Steelers the greatest dynasty in the history of football?
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Are you OK with any city, village or township official declaring that roadways can't be treated properly because of rock salt cost?
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Doesn’t it seem like everyone is grabbing for that infinite pile of taxpayer stimulus mola?
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Obama gets to keep his Blackberry: Does it make any sense that there was a fight over him using e-mail?
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Stimulus, stimulus: Does anyone have any idea what will really help get the economy going?
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Which will be over-hyped more, the Inauguration (I) or the Super Bowl (S)?
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What national sports would you like to see more of in the printed edition of the Salem News?
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Salem residents: Are you willing to vote for any tax increase this May?
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Will next weekend’s Steelers-Ravens game be more exciting than the Super Bowl, even if the Steelers beat the Ravens and advance?
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Did last night’s BCS Championship game really decide the number 1 team?
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Do you believe Obama's proposed stimulus plan will indeed create 3 millions new jobs?
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Will you go to a party or another New Year’s Eve event tonight?
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So. do you think the Steelers will take it easy on the down and out Browns?
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Will you attend church services Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
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Have you attended a Christmas concert at a local school this holiday season?
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Do you agree with the Salem Library’s decision to post Grandview Cemetery records online?
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The Electoral Collage has finally meet, and Obama won. Is is time to go to a direct vote?
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The White House if trying to fund an auto loan program. Should they?
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Can the Cavs win their 11th straight against Philadelphia Friday?
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Would you support a Salem income tax increase for capital improvements?
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Were you satisfied with the job road crews did with the weekend snow storm?
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The auto bosses drove hybrids to beg a handout this time. Is that better?
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Was Sunday's loss to the Texans the very worst of the Browns' lousy season?
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Ohio executed a convicted murder Wednesday. Do you support the death penalty?
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Are unions to blame for the American automakers' financial mess?
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Should striking American Standard workers receive unemployment benefits?
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Has the 2008 campaign been uglier and more divisive than usual?
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Gas prices have fallen considerably:?If buying a new car, would you still opt for high gas mileage?
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Did Ohio State make a mistake in having true freshman Terrelle Pryor at quarterback?
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Will the Salem girls volleyball team successfully defend its regional title?
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Will Kelly Pavlik win his boxing match against Bernard Hopkins?
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Are you now or will you be able to retire financially comfortable?
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Virtually every poll has Obama ahead of McCain. Do you put any faith in polls?
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Do you expect to cut back on your Christmas spending this year?
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With the Indians and Pirates gone, are you following the MLB playoffs?
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When you realize what happened to your 401K Monday, do you still think the free market and deregulation are always the way to go ?
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Do young workers have the same work ethic as previous generations?
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Does the financial turmoil point to incompetence on the part of officials charged with oversight?
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Has FirstEnergy done a good enough job recovering from the storm?
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Have Wall Street failures got you worried about the future of the U.S. economy?
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Did you have enough flashlights and batteries when the lights went out?
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Humiliation aside, will Ohio State still win the Big Ten title?
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With hurricanes more frequent, does it really make sense to build right up to the coast?
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7 years after the attacks, bin Laden is still at large: Will he be caught during the next president's term?
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Another week, another hurricane: Will Gulf residents take this one seriously?
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Did you watch Gov. Sarah Palin’s speech before the GOP Convention?
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Who will win more games this NFL season. The Browns or the Steelers?
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Is our government better prepared to handle a major hurricane now than it was for Katrina?
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Admit it, you know people who could care less about the Buckeyes, don’t you?
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Should the U.S. actively intervene on Georgia’s behalf against Russia?
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Parents — will you spend more or less on school supplies and clothes this year compared to last year?
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Do you plan to watch the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics?
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Will race and/or age influence your vote in the presidential election?
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Both the McCain and Obama campaigns are ‘playing the race card.’ Does it matter to you as a voter?
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Should Salem have matched the county’s offer for Perry dispatching?
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The cost of the Iraq War is nearing that of Vietnam: Will it be any more successful?
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Do you go to the fair to see animals and farm stuff or for food and rides?
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With July drawing to a close, have you taken a summer vacation yet?
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The Columbiana County Fair starts next week. Are you planning to go?
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Should speeders in Ohio be forced to pay a surcharge to offset police fuel costs?
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Another stage in the mirex saga: Will the clean-up be finished by 2025?
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Have you started to pay attention to the presidential race again yet?
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Will the Indians break their losing streak before the All-Star break?
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Is it time the U.S. makes a major, all out effort to end our ‘addiction to oil?’
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After missing the World Series by a single game last season, will the Indians finish in last place this season?
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Did Wednesday’s Salem derailment prove the need for an overpass on South Lincoln?
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Did you go to check out the hot rods (yes) or stay far away (no)?
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Is the excitement generated by the Super Nationals worth the overtime pay for police?
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Can Tiger Woods return to the top of his game after knee surgery?
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Are hot rods an endangered species in a time of $4 plus gasoline?
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Will you be attending any of the Super Nationals activities in Salem this week?
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Should Salem consider running a second water line from City Lake to town?
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Given the latest scare, are you leery of consuming picked tomatoes?
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Would Hillary Clinton be the right choice as Obama’s running mate?
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Do you think the Penguins can come back to win the Stanley Cup?
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Oil prices have been creeping down the last few days. Is it just a pause before the pain continues?
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With the economy and gas prices, will you be staying close to home this summer?
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