Zogby poll covering president elect Obama’s infrastructure projects and economic stimulus plan

The latest Zogby poll where you have multiple choice options. For the most part this latest questionnaire relates to the recovery plan of president elect Obama.

When you hear the term ‘infrastructure projects,’ which of the following comes to mind? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)
 
  School improvements/modernization  
  Emergency Services (Fire, Medical)  
  Public Safety (Police)  
  Security/Terrorism Prevention  
  Bridges/Roads/Highways  
  Creation of Affordable Housing  
  Business Development/Job Creation  
  Environmental Programs/Environmental Protection  
  Public transportation/Rail/Buses  
  Construction of public buildings, stadiums, facilities, etc . . .  
  Increasing Broadband connectivity  
  Quality of life issues (Tourism/Arts/Cultural projects, parks, recreation)  
  None of the above  
  Not sure  

How important do you believe infrastructure improvements are to the overall health of the local economy?

How important do you believe the health of your local economy is to the overall health of the national economy?
 
Do you believe your local economy is better off, worse off or about the same as the overall national economy?

Recently, President-elect Barack Obama announced a 25 billion dollar economic plan that would make federal money available for infrastructure and development projects that are currently in progress or which could begin within the coming months. The following questions are about the potential impact of this plan.

Please rate the importance of increased funding for each of the following-are they very important, somewhat important, or not very important, not at all important.
 
State Roads and highways       
Local roads and city streets       
Public transportation       
Airport improvements       
Train transportation-Freight rail and Amtrak       
Water and wastewater improvements       
Modernization of local public schools       
Public and affordable housing improvements       
Modernizing the energy grid infrastructure       
Other public utilities (gas, cable, internet, broadband, etc . . .)       
Increasing overall energy efficiency       

Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statements:
 
I believe the proposed economic plan will help create jobs in my city or community.       
I believe the proposed economic plan will help stimulate the local economy.       
I believe the proposed economic plan will help people like me.
 
How should the proposed economic plan above rank as a priority for the incoming Obama administration-should it be a high priority, a medium priority, a low priority or not a priority at all?
 
Which of the following statements best describes how you believe economic aid from the federal government should be distributed to ensure the quickest impact:

Statement A: “Mayors say that federal money should flow directly to the cities because they have a better understanding of their local needs.”

Statement B: “Governors say that federal money should flow directly to the state government because they have a better understanding of the needs of their state.”
 
An economic stimulus package will most likely be passed by Congress and signed into law by President-elect Obama within the first few months of his first term.

How important are each of the following groups when considering what you would like to see in an economic stimulus package?
 
State and local infrastructure projects       
National and regional banks and large financial institutions       
Specific industries impacted by the economic downturn (e.g., the Auto industry)    
Small businesses and local banks       
State and local governments to help them cover budget shortfalls       
Homeowners for mortgage relief       
Parents for help with college tuition payments       
Those who are unemployed through an extension of unemployment benefits       
Companies that agree to increase energy efficiency through modernization       
Companies that agree to create jobs in the United States       

The federal government has already enacted some economic stimulus measures including the financial bailout package. How would you rate the transparency of the economic stimulus measures to date?
 
Who do you trust most?
 
 Local government  
 State government  
 Federal government  
 All equally  
 Not sure  

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements:

I believe that by ‘going green’ and adopting more environmentally friendly policies my local government can have a positive impact on the local economy.

I believe that by ‘going green’ and adopting more environmentally friendly policies my local government can help create jobs.
 
I believe that by ‘going green’ and adopting more environmentally friendly policies my local government can make our local community more attractive for new business and development.

What is the most unexpected event of 2008? (Choose up to three)
 
  GMAC auto loan freeze  
  Credit crisis/crunch  
  Record-high unemployment rates  
  Government bailout of Wall Street  
  Governor Sarah Palin’s appointment as Republican VP candidate  
  “Big three” American auto manufacturers facing bankruptcy  
  Housing market collapse  
  Gas prices skyrocket  

Looking ahead, which of the following scenarios would you consider as the most “unexpected” events that could occur in 2009? (Choose up to three)
 
  Stock market soars  
  Unemployment rate decreases  
  Credit becomes more available to consumers  
  Home sales surge  
  Gas prices stay low  
  Home and auto loans become more available  
  I win the lottery  
  I am struck by lightening  

Are you worried about losing your job in 2009?
 
 Yes  
 No


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