Question:
Should Deputy Superintendent Dr. Stephen Mills be a finalist for the position of Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools?
Posted Wednesday, October 8:

 


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RESULTS OF THE OCTOBER 3 POLL
Bailout, Buy-in, Rescue - Call it what you will, should Congress pass some sort of legislation to help out Wall Street?
67% YES
33% NO


RESULTS OF THE SEPTEMBER 5 POLL
Does Sarah Palin make you want to vote GOP in November?
33% YES
67% NO

 

RESULTS OF THE AUGUST 28 POLL
Would Mitt Romney be a good selection for the GOP Vice Presidency?
0% YES
100% NO


RESULTS OF THE AUGUST 15 POLL
Do you miss Manny?
0% YES
100% NO

 

RESULTS OF THE JULY 31 POLL
Did MEFA's announcement that it will not be able to offer college tuition loans for the fall semester affect you or a student you know? (See accompanying article on Bob's home page.)
100% YES
0% NO

 

RESULTS OF THE JUNE 30 POLL
In an effort to create more efficient gas mileage, should the U.S. re-institute a 55 mile an hour speed limit on the nation's highways?
16% YES
84% NO

 

RESULTS OF THE JUNE 20 POLL
Nine years and six parades - is that a true New England fan?
5% YES
95% NO

 

RESULTS OF THE MAY 28 POLL
Will the rising cost of gasoline impact your summer plans?
87% YES
13% NO

 

RESULTS OF THE APRIL 14 POLL:
While the President might be adverse to using the "R" word, do you think America is in a recession?
98% YES
2% NO

 

RESULTS OF THE APRIL 1 POLL:
Should Senators Clinton and Obama put aside their differences and join together on the same ticket for President/Vice President (or Vice President/President)?
66% YES
33% NO

 

RESULTS OF THE MARCH 7 POLL:

Should Worcester continue to invest city, state and federal dollars into its airport?
25% YES
75% NO



RESULTS OF THE FEBRUARY 27 POLL:

Given recent events on the presidenital campagin - Mitt Romney dropping out despite spending millions of his own money thus leaving McCain and Huckabbee as the front runners for the Republicans - we can't help but wonder...
Did Chuck Norris actually save Mike Huckabee?
100% YES
0% NO


RESULTS OF THE JANUARY 23, 2008 POLL:
The Mass. House of Representatives voted on Jan. 23 to prohibit the use of cell phones while driving except with the use of a hands-free device and to ban all text messaging while driving. The bill would make drivers' use of cell phones without a hands-free device a primary offense punishable by fines ranging from $100-$500 for adult drivers. Junior Operators will be banned from any cell phone use and banned from texting.
Your question of the week: Do you support the House vote that bans the use of cell phones while driving except when using a hands-free device?
91% YES
9% NO


RESULTS OF THE DECEMBER 18, 2007 POLL:
Recently, Governor Deval Patrick proposed the construction of three resort-style casinos in Massachusetts to help generate additonal revenues for the Commonwealth. On December 18, the Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets held a 7-hour public hearing on the proposal.
Your question of the week: Do you support Governor Deval Patrick's proposal to allow three resort-style casinos to be built in Massachusetts?
45.5% YES
54.5% NO


RESULTS OF THE DECEMBER 12, 2007 POLL:
Recently, faculty at Worcester State College brought suit against the college's Board of Directors, alleging that the Board violated state Open Meeting Laws when at a pre-meeting dinner, a quorum discussed the issue of arming campus police.
Your question of the week: Do you think Worcester State College campus police should be allowed to carry firearms while on duty?
Posted Wednesday, December 12:
75% YES
25% NO
 


RESULTS OF THE DECEMBER 5, 2007 POLL:
In the U.S. Court of Appeals in Boston, Lexington parents have brought suit against that town's school system to allow them to opt out their child from curriuculum they find offensive. The suit began when their kindergarten-aged son brought home a gay-themed storybook. Lexington town counsel calls the opt-out option "an administrative burden of great magnitude.”
Your question of the week: Should parents have this ability to opt out?
Tally as of Wednesday, December 12:
28.5% YES
71.5% NO
 


RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 26, 2007 POLL:
When a candidate requests an election recount, should that candidate be held liable for costs associated with that recount if the election results do not change?
As of Monday, December 3, when this poll closed, the tally is:
85% YES
15% NO