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2006 American Agenda Survey: Online Version Real-time Results

The people have spoken! FreedomWorks hosts the 2006 American Agenda Survey to show elected officials and the national media what issues are important to grassroots taxpayers. FreedomWorks uses these results to help shape our agenda for lower taxes, less government, more freedom!
 
Section 1: Taxes
 

Question 1:
How do you feel about America’s current level of taxation?

 
 
79.4%
11.8%
1.9%
6.9%
   
Too High About Right Too Low Undecided
 

Question 2:
The capital gains tax punishes businesses and families that invest in our economy. Do you support or oppose reducing the capital gains tax?

 
 
82.4%
8.1%
9.4%
     
Support Oppose Not Sure
 

Question 3:
Many of President Bush’s pro-growth tax cuts passed before September 11th – including much needed cuts in income tax rates for businesses and families and a reduction in the death tax on grieving families – do not take effect for several years. Do you support or oppose speeding up the implementation of President Bush’s tax relief package?

 
 
83.6%
6.7%
9.7%
     
Support Oppose Not Sure
 

Question 4:
Many liberal politicians believe we must repeal key elements of President Bush’s tax relief package so the government will have more money to spend on new federal programs. Do you support or oppose the repeal of President Bush’s tax cuts?

 
 
9.7%
82.8%
7.5%
     
Support Oppose Not Sure
 

Question 5:
Do you believe President Bush should push for additional tax cuts this year?

 
 
72.2%
14.2%
13.7%
     
Yes No Not Sure
 

Question 6:
Do you believe tax relief must be a top priority for the U.S. Congress this year?

 
 
74.7%
14%
11.3%
     
Yes No Not Sure
 
Section 2: Government Spending
 

Question 7:
Are you concerned that unscrupulous politicians will use the war against terrorism as an excuse to pour more of your money into wasteful Big Government spending?

 
 
88.7%
3.6%
7.7%
     
Yes No Not Sure
 

Question 8:
Liberals in Congress are pouring your tax dollars into pork projects such as aquatic weed removal in the Lavaca and Navidad River in Texas and a study of erosion on Waikiki Beach in Hawaii. Do you support or oppose these uses of your tax dollars?

 
 
14.4%
75.9%
9.7%
     
Support Oppose Not Sure
 

Question 9:
Do you believe President Bush should continue his calls for fiscal discipline in Congress?

 
 
86.3%
2.5%
11.2%
     
Yes No Not Sure
 

Question 10:
Do you believe Congress should make cutting government spending a top priority on this year’s legislative agenda?

 
 
85.2%
7.8%
7%
     
Yes No Not Sure
 
Section 3: Energy Policy
 

Question 11:
Please rate America's dependence on foreign oil.

 
 
75.6%
11.3%
4.4%
8.7%
   
Too Dependent Already Should Import More About Right Not Sure
 

Question 12:
With America at war against terrorism in the unstable and oil-rich Middle East, do you believe America’s energy policy is a national security issue?

 
 
69.4%
20.8%
9.7%
     
Yes No Not Sure
 

Question 13:
Liberal politicians believe it is environmentally irresponsible and dangerous to take advantage of domestic energy sources. Do you agree or disagree?

 
 
6.2%
84.5%
9.4%
     
Agree Disagree Not Sure
 

Question 14:
Do you believe President Bush should continue to fight for energy policies that reduce our dependence on foreign oil?

 
 
78.4%
13.1%
8.5%
     
Yes No Not Sure
 

Question 15:
Do you believe energy independence should be a top priority for Congress this year?

 
 
69.7%
20.2%
10.2%
     
Yes No Not Sure
 
Section 4: General
 

Question 16:
Which of the issues featured on this American Agenda Survey do you believe is the MOST important issue facing America right now?

 
 
14.4%
41.5%
6.9%
0.9%
24.7%
11.6%
Tax Relief Government Spending Energy Policy Not Sure All Other
 
 


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