Liz recently received a "survey" from the National Republican Congressional Committee titled "
Ask America." The survey contained a four page cover letter from Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House. In the letter, Hastert explained the perils of being a Republican:
Keep in mind, a loss of only 14 Republican seats in the House of Representatives in the next elections will give control to the Democrats and make ultra-liberal, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House.
Even worse, the loss of out Senate Majority will put Democrats in control of the chamber and give obstructionists such as Ted Kennedy and Hillary Clinton the opportunity to re-shape America's future.
Oh No! Not an "ultra-liberal!" In addition to the letter, the questions on the survey are so fantastic and unbiased I have to share them with you all...
not like a push-poll at all. Feel free to answer them as you go along...and try not to poke your eyes out:
ASK AMERICA SURVEYWAR ON TERROR
1. Do you support President Bush in his efforts to wipe out terrorism worldwide even if this war goes on for many years?
YES NO NO OPINION
2. Do you think American troops should pursue terrorists and their leaders even if it means going into countries where we are not invited?
YES NO NO OPINION
HOMELAND SECURITY
3. How concerned are you that we potentially face more terrorism within the United States and that it will directly impact your family?
Very Concerned Somewhat Concerned Not Very Concerned
4. How confident are you that the newly created Department of Homeland Security will be able to keep America Safe from future terrorist attacks?
Very Confident Somewhat Confident Not Very Confident
5. Some critics say that in tracking down potential foreign terrorists, the FBI and other investigative agencies are infringing on individuals' Constitutional rights. Do you think this is reasonable if it leads to exposing more terrorists in our country?
YES NO NO OPINION
6. Should resident aliens and all non-citizens be required to carry and I.D. card issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service while they are in the U.S.?
YES NO NO OPINION
7. Do you think our government is doing enough to secure America's borders against
foreign terrorists?
YES NO NO OPINION
8. Do you believe that all foreigners within the United States whose visas have expired should be found and deported?
YES NO NO OPINION
9. What is of greatest concern to you and your family right now?
Threat of terrorism Health of nation's economy Other______
ECONOMY
10. How confident do you feel that America's economy will continue to grow stronger in the next six months?
Strongly Confident Not too Confident Somewhat Confident Not Confident at all
11. Which of the following factors is most adversely affecting our economy?
Burdensome taxes Speculative business ventures Stock market Questionable corporate governance Severe government regulations Threat of terrorism Growth of government spending Other_______
12. President Bush and the Republicans in Congress have passed historic tax cuts. Do you agree that additional tax cuts are needed to spur the economy and relieve the tax pressure on America's citizens?
YES NO NO OPINION
13. Do you agree that a top priority should be making President Bush's $1.3 trillion tax cut permanent?
YES NO NO OPINION
14. Do you support eliminating the Death Tax?
YES NO NO OPINION
15. Do you believe the nation's tax code should be completely overhauled and streamlined?
YES NO NO OPINION
16. Do you agree that Congress must provide more incentives for work and entrepreneurship to promote job creation?
YES NO NO OPINION
SOCIAL SECURITY/MEDICARE
17. Do you agree with President Bush that it is imperative to modernize and restore fiscal soundness to Social Security?
YES NO NO OPINION
18. Do you support President Bush's proposal to allow individuals to choose to invest a certain portion of their Social Security money in order to build a stronger retirement fund?
YES NO NO OPINION
19. Do you feel it is imperative that Congress act today to ensure the financial stability of the Medicare program?
YES NO NO OPINION
20. Do you think that all costs for prescription drugs should be covered under Medicare?
YES NO NO OPINION
HEALTH CARE
21. Are you pleased with the quality of health care you currently receive?
YES NO NO OPINION
22. Do you agree that there should be reasonable limits on punitive damages on the amount of money patients and trial lawyers can collect when suing their doctors or HMO's?
YES NO NO OPINION
23. How much of a role should the federal government have in an individual's health care?
Major role Limited role No role at all No opinion
EDUCATION
24. Do you agree with President Bush's reform proposal of flexibility and local control that will reduce red tape and give states and local schools unprecedented flexibility in using federal funds to produce results?
YES NO NO OPINION
25. Should states be encouraged to develop methods to test teachers regularly to ensure they are proficient in the subject they teach?
YES NO NO OPINION
26. Should a federally-funded voucher system be established to allow inner city parents to move their children from failing public schools to better performing schools?
YES NO NO OPINION
27. What do you see as the major cause of the decline in America's education?
Complacent parents Not enough discipline Not enough money Too much bureaucracy Poor teachers Crowded classrooms No Opinion Other_______
NATIONAL DEFENSE
28. Do you back President Bush's efforts to build a "missile defense shield" to protect America from nuclear attack from rogue states such as North Korea and Iran?
YES NO NO OPINION
29. Is America doing enough to revamp, restore and strengthen our armed forces to meet the needs and challenges of the 21st Century?
YES NO NO OPINION
30. President Bush has announced the most comprehesive restructuring of U.S. military forces overseas since the end of the Korean War by redeploying troops to better face the threats of a post-Cold War world. Do you agree?
YES NO NO OPINION
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
31. In the recent election, President Bush made it clear that "the United Nation's will never dictate U.S. foreign policy." Do you agree with that statement?
YES -NO NO OPINION
32. Which of the following do you think will have the most impact on America in the next 5 years?
The situation in Iraq Unstable economic markets in key areas of the world The threat of terrorism North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons The instability in the Middle East The growing military and economic clout of China Other_______
33. Do you agree with President Bush's policy that the establishment of a free Iraq in the heart of the Middle East will be a watershed event in the global democratic revolution?
YES NO NO OPINION
34. Do you support President Bush's Emergency Plan for AIDS relief, a five-year, $15 billion initiative to turn the tide in combating the global HIV/AIDS pandemic?
YES NO NO OPINION
IMMIGRATION
35. Do you think that America should be doing more to secure our borders and keep illegal immigration to a minimum?
YES NO NO OPINION
36. President Bush has proposed a temporary guestworker program to match willing foreign workers with willing U.S. employers when no Americans can be found to fill the jobs. Are you in favor of this proposal?
YES NO NO OPINION
37. Do you believe Congress should place stricter limits on legal immigration?
YES NO NO OPINION
38. Are you concerned about the current unprecedented levels of illegal immigration?
YES NO NO OPINION
39. Do you support increased funding for border control operations?
YES NO NO OPINION
SUPREME COURT/FEDERAL COURTS
40. How do you feel the current U.S. Supreme Court is positioned?
Too liberal Too conservative Just right No opinion
41. Do you believe it is acceptable to apply "litmus tests" on key issues to potential Supreme Court nominees?
YES NO NO OPINION
42. Do you think that confirmation of federal and Supreme Court justices should simply require a majority vote of 51 U.S. Senators or should 60 votes be needed to break a Senate filibuster?
51 votes 60 votes NO OPINION
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
43. In recent years, has the federal government grown more or less intrusive in your personal and business affairs?
More intrusive Less intrusive No opinion
44. Is President Bush right in trying to rein-in the size and scope of the federal government against the wishes of the big government Democrats?
YES NO NO OPINION
45. Are you in support of President Bush's Faith Based and Community initiatives that will allow federal funding to be allocated to qualifying religious organizations to further social and community works?
YES NO NO OPINION
GENERAL ISSUES
46. Congress recently passed a "class-action reform" bill to bring an end to frivolous and costly lawsuits that are getting out of control. Do you approve of this legislation?
YES NO NO OPINION
47. Does the national news media accurately report the news without liberal bias?
YES NO NO OPINION
48. Do you support the President's plan to unify our nation around a comprehensive energy plan that protects consumers while producing more reliable and environmentally clean energy?
YES NO NO OPINION
49. Should Congress authorize additional oil exploration in Alaska to help alleviate America's over reliance on Middle East oil in the future?
YES NO NO OPINION
50. Considering the massive amounts of money spent on the 2004 elections by so called "527 independent groups" which were allowed to take millions of dollars from single individuals, do you feel that additional reforms are needed to our campaign finance laws?
YES NO NO OPINION
51. Do you believe all abortions should be banned?
YES NO NO OPINION
52. Do you think there should be a Constitutional Amendment banning gay marriage?
YES NO NO OPINION
THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS
53. Generally, are you satisfied with the accomplishments of the Republicans in Congress?
YES NO NO OPINION
54. How do you rate President Bush's job performance thus far?
EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR SATISFACTORY POOR
55. Do you agree that the obstructionist Democrats should not be allowed to gain control of the U.S. Congress in the 2006 elections?
YES NO NO OPINION
56. In your opinion, how does the federal government best function?
When one party controls both the White House and Congress When one party controls the White House and another party controls Congress When control of Congress is split between both parties No opinion
57. What do you consider the most important steps the Republican Party can take in the coming months to ensure continued control of Congress? [This is apparently an extra credit essay question, as there no options offered and a couple of lines for you to fill in & give them some ideas.]
Now, if you were like me, after you stopped laughing and grinding your teeth, you felt like a shower was needed...
Well America, what do you think?
