Polls
Do you support Amendment 82 for the Big River Steel Mill project?
- Yes. It's a no-brainer, a clear economic boost that will pay the state dividends in the near future.
57% - Not sure. We need more information on the deal, its investors and how quickly the investment pays off.
25% - No. Arkansas' too eager to give business too many breaks on projects that might not be worth it.
18%
367 Votes
Do you favor drug testing for people on unemployment?
- Yes.
73% - No.
27%
193 Votes
Do you think Arkansas Republicans can find a way to avoid Medicaid cuts?
- No. Do the math; they are unavoidable.
27% - Yes. The money is definitely there.
15% - The real question is, can they reach any kind of deal with Democrats?
58%
85 Votes
Are you satisfied with the deal over the fiscal cliff?
- Nope. Too many tax hikes and not enough spending cuts.
52% - Nope. It's a patchwork deal that pushes too many fights into the next Congress.
24% - Yes. You've got to start somewhere. This is how compromise works.
17% - Yes. It keeps taxes low for the middle class and will help grow the economy.
7%
46 Votes
Do you think there will be a last-minute solution to avoid the fiscal cliff?
- Nope. We're going over.
36% - Yes. But it's a stopgap measure that means this will drag into 2013.
55% - Yes! A grand bargain is struck, and everyone is happy!
9%
11 Votes
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