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CA. Senate Republicans have introduced two measures to fix the state's roads using existing revenues. Do you believe the roads in California can be fixed without any fee/tax increases?
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Will Measure K (TOT- Bed Tax) Pass In Mariposa County
Who Will Win California District 4?
How will you vote on Prop. 47 Criminal Sentences?
How will you vote on Prop. 46 Drug and Alcohol Testing of Doctors. Medical Negligence Lawsuits?
Who will you vote for Governor of California?
How will you vote on Prop. 48 Indian Gaming Compacts?
With the House and Senate now under Republican control what should be their number one job?
Reince Priebus for the Republican National Committee said yesterday the border has to be secure. How would you secure the border?
Prop. 47 Passed in California. Mariposa County Sheriff Doug Binnewies said the passage would make our neighborhoods and schools less safe. Do you agree with the Sheriff?
Two of three California counties banned fracking during Tuesday's elections. The Mariposa Democratic club features a talk today (Saturday) on fracking. Should fracking be banned in California?
President Obama has nominated Loretta Lynch for Attorney General. Will the Senate confirm her?
Three Mariposa County Supervisors endorsed Art Moore for Congress 4th District. Should local supervisors be endorsing political candidates?
Yesterday Fox News reported Senator Ted Cruz said “The biggest regulatory threat to the Internet is net neutrality." "In short, net neutrality is Obamacare for the Internet." President Obama said he supports net neutrality. Do you agree with the Senator?
The cost of the Rosetta Project of landing a probe on a comet is estimated at $1.6 Billion according to the ESA. Is this a good use of research money?
Reuters is reporting Keystone pipeline approval bills are advancing in Congress. Should President Obama sign a measure into law once it is presented to him?
A graphic from the California State Controller's Office shows Mariposa County Total Liabilities increasing year after year. Are the Mariposa County Supervisors leading the county in the right direction?
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz Says No to Internet Sales Tax. Do you agree with the Senator?
Would the Keystone pipeline oil all be exported out of the United States?
President Obama condemns another beheading by ISIL. Can ISIL be defeated without American combat troops on the ground?
Today the Miami Herald reports: Detention at Guantánamo grinds on: 13 years and counting, 148 captives remain. Should your tax dollars be used to keep Guantánamo open?
CNN reports Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would curb NSA surveillance by a vote of 58 (no) - 42 (yes). How would you have voted?
President Obama will address the nation tonight on immigration. Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn said there could be acts of civil disobedience and even violence in reaction to President Obama's executive order. Do you agree with the Senator?
U.S. Congressman Jeff Denham said President Obama ignored the U.S. Constitution by taking Executive Action on Immigration. Do you agree with Congressman Denham?
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi says Taxpayers are Paying for Lawyers as Republicans sue President Obama over the Affordable Care Act. Is this a good use of your taxpayer money?
Fox News: With the House final report out on Benghazi, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham wants to expand the House investigation by adding a Senate probe. Would you approve your tax dollars be spent on a Senate report on Benghazi?
Will a grand jury in Ferguson, Mo. indict police officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown?
Do you believe Police Officer Darren Wilson's version of the altercation in Ferguson that resulted in the death of Michael Brown?
Over the Thanksgiving Holiday Sales where will you buy more of your gifts?
Saint Louis Police ordered a national organization called 'Oath Keepers' off of the rooftops of businesses they were protecting in Ferguson, MO. Should armed Oath Keepers be allowed on the rooftops?
The St. Louis Police Officers Assn. want an official apology from the Rams and the NFL for five players doing the “hands up, don’t shoot” gesture before a football game. Should the Rams offer an official apology?
The Saint Louis County Police said Michael Brown's stepfather, Louis Head, is being investigated for possibly inciting a riot for words he said after the decision last week. Should Mr. Head be charged with inciting a riot?
Yesterday it was announced NYPD officer, Daniel Pantaleo would not be charged in the chokehold death of of Eric Garner. Do you agree with the decision?
The new Bridgeport Fire Station in Mariposa County cost over $1,000,000 not including the land. How much was the original estimate for the station in the State of the Fire Department Report by Retired Fire Chief Jim Wilson?
Earlier today Al-Qa'ida terrorists murdered hostage Luke Somers after a failed rescue attempt. Should the United States pay ransom money to return hostages?
With Congressman Bill Cassidy defeating Senator Mary Landrieu for the Louisiana Senate, Republicans now hold 54 seats in the U.S. Senate. Do you see Congress's approval rating rising in the next year?
At the Tuesday, December 9 Mariposa County Board of Supervisors meeting the Board will consider closing the Mariposa County Landfill and transfer stations on Sunday. Do you agree with closing the landfill and transfer stations on Sunday?
Today the CIA is expected to release the post-9/11 Torture Report from the Senate Intelligence Committee. Should this report be released?
How important is Organic labeled food in your purchasing decisions?
Senator John McCain said the practice of waterboarding was an exquisite form of torture and its use was shameful and unnecessary. Do you agree with the Senator that waterboarding was torture?
TIME magazine reports Pope Francis said "One day, we will see our animals again in the eternity of Christ. Paradise is open to all of God’s creatures.” Do dogs go to heaven?
The Senate will meet today (Saturday) to try to pass a $1.1 Trillion spending bill approved by the House. Would you pass this bill?
Congress passed the defense bill that includes adding seven new national parks. Sen. Tom Coburn said our current parks need $12 Billion in maintenance and that should be the priority with funding. Would you vote for new national parks or maintenance?
Yesterday on discussing the CIA report Dick Cheney said "I'm more concerned with bad guys who got out and released than I am with a few that, in fact, were innocent." Do you agree with Mr. Cheney's statement?
Jeb Bush announced today to 'actively explore' a 2016 presidential bid. Would Jeb Bush be the best Republican candidate to run for president?
Some theaters are pulling Sony's movie 'The Interview' after hackers threaten violence at theaters. If you owned a theater would you pull the movie?
The American Farm Bureau Federation strongly supports President Obama’s move toward normalized relations with Cuba. Do you agree with the Farm Bureau Federation?
The St. Louis DA says he knew of lying witnesses in Ferguson grand jury trial but will not file perjury charges. Do you agree with the DA to allow the lying witnesses to testify?
After the deaths of two NYPD officers the NYPD union president said there is blood on the steps of city hall in the office of the Mayor Bill de Blasio. Do you believe the mayors office is responsible for the police officers deaths?
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is in court today to stop President Barack Obama's immigration order. Is this a good use of your taxpayer dollars?
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus in urging the movie studios to show the movie 'The Interview' said he would send a note to the Republican Party’s supporters urging them to buy a ticket. Would you buy a ticket to see the movie?
Special Christmas Eve Poll! So Santa can make plans have you been Naughty or Nice this year?
Special Christmas Day Poll! Do you believe in Santa?
The Delaware North Company (DNC) has filed a claim to the name of the Historic Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite. DNC is requesting the park service pay the company $51 million in "intellectual property rights." Do you agree with DNC for requesting money?
As 2014 comes to a close are you better off financially now than in January 2014?
SF GATE reports Gov. Jerry Brown plans to tackle the state’s unfunded retiree health costs in his budget proposal next month. In Mariposa County do you think the Supervisors are adequately addressing the unfunded retiree health costs?
President Obama said no when asked the question by NPR "Is the United States more racially divided than it was when you took office six years ago, Mr. President?" Do you agree with the President?
Will you make a New Years Resolution?
With the beginning of 2015 do you think the economy will improve this year over 2014?
Will the Delaware North Company (DNC) be awarded the Yosemite National Park Concessionaire Contract?
Yesterday California Assemblyman Frank Bigelow said higher education and K-12 schools should be a priority in the upcoming year. Do you agree with the Assemblyman?
President Obama has said he will Veto the Keystone XL Pipeline bill. Do you agree with the President?
President Obama has said he will Veto the GOP Bill to change the Affordable Care Act definition of 'full time' workers from 30 hours to 40 hours. Do you agree with the President?
Congressman Jeff Denham says the Keystone XL Pipeline will create an estimated 42,100 jobs. Is the Congressman's statement true?
The White House has announced a Tuition-Free Community College Program for responsible students. Should the Government be funding these students?
Federal prosecutors recommend filing charges against retired Gen. David Petraeus over classified documents that he's accused of leaking when he headed the CIA. Would you file charges on retired Gen. David Petraeus?
California Governor Jerry Brown Proposed 2015-16 State Budget Prefunds Retiree Health Care by having the state workers pay half of the prefunding of retiree health benefits. Do you agree with the governor?
A recent court ruling could end a moratorium on suction dredge mining in California. Should suction dredge mining be allowed?
Congressman Jeff Denham wants to protect the 'Dreamers', children who were brought into this country by their parents or guardians through no fault of their own. Would you deport the 'Dreamers'?
President Obama is proposing a Seven Day Sick Leave Policy. Is this a workable proposal for businesses?
The President proposes to raise the top capital gains and dividend rate back to 28% for high income households (the rate under President Reagan). Do you agree with raising the rates?
There are new California population growth estimates released. What percentage do you think Mariposa County population will grow by 2060?
There are new California population growth estimates released. What percentage do you think Working Age (25-64) Mariposa County Residents will DECREASE by 2060?
There are new California population growth estimates released. What percentage do you think Working Age (25-64) Mariposa County Residents will DECREASE by 2060?
Yesterday Representatives Tom McClintock and Jeff Denham voted yes to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. Do you agree with the representatives vote?
US Secretary of Labor Perez says belonging to a union provides greater economic security than not belonging to a union. Do you agree with the Secretary of Labor?
Who will win the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 1, 2015
Should vaccinations of children be left up to the parent or the government?
If the Department of Homeland Security has a shutdown on February 28, 2015 who would you blame?
Yesterday Congressman Jeff Denham said the President’s Keystone XL Veto doesn’t match the will of the people. Do you agree with Congressman Denham's statement?
Caltrans has released the design for the Ferguson Project Rock Shed. How would you rate the design?
On Tuesday the Mariposa County Supervisors will consider providing the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) $50,000. Currently the EDC receives no county funds. Should the Supervisors fund the EDC?
Congressman Tom McClintock attempted to get passed an amendment stripping Amtrak Subsidies but failed as the House passed the Rail Bill. Would you approve stripping the Amtrak subsidies?
Should California join Arizona and not observe Daylight Savings Time?
Senator Feinstein says she is appalled by the Republicans' Letter to Iran. Do you agree with the 47 Republican Senators sending this letter to Iran?
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer is urging the FDA to regulate E-Cigarettes. Do you believe E-Cigarettes should be regulated by the FDA?
The Navy has spent an average of $16 Billion a year for 30 years. Their new budget request using CBO numbers boosts that to $21 Billion a year. Would you approve the new Navy budget as is?
A report on raising the national legal smoking age finds savings in health benefits could be tremendous. Should the national legal smoking age be raised to 21?
One of the NPS budget proposal requests is for $300 million a year for three years to be used for deferred maintenance. Would you approve this budget request?
A new Census Bureau survey finds nearly 1 in 10 in the U.S. want to move. Would you move out of California?
A new Oregon law will register citizens to vote or update their registration when they get or renew a driver’s license. CA. Secretary of State agrees with this law. Should California follow Oregon's lead in registering voters?
The Army has charged Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, with desertion and misbehaving before the enemy. If convicted, he faces the possibility of life in prison. If he is convicted would you sentence him to life in prison?
What is the most important issue facing people living in the Sierra foothills today?
If your well went dry do you have the finances to install a new well?
The Plan of Action regarding Iran's Nuclear Program has been released. Do you support this action plan?
Who owns the water in your California foothills well?
The property owner owns the water in their California foothills well. Can the property owner pump an unlimited amount of water?
The upcoming Mariposa County Planning Commission meeting will look at selling of water from Private Wells. Should Government intervene in what you do with your private well water?
Do you see a day when your private well in the Sierra foothills will have to have a water meter?
Should the Government provide Free water to Sierra foothill residents when their well runs dry?
Will Hillary Clinton be the first woman President of the United States?
A non-profit 'Women on $20s' is trying to get a woman on the $20 bill to replace Andrew Jackson by the 2020 centennial of the 19th Amendment. Is it time to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 Bill with a woman?
Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz says we need to abolish the IRS and make the tax code fairer, flatter, and simple enough that taxes fit on a postcard. Should the IRS be abolished?
California State Senator Jim Beall's SB 16 would raise taxes and fees to fund improving roads and bridges. Some of the proposals: Excise tax up .10, Registration up $35, License fees up. Would you support an increase of taxes and fees?
Yesterday, California Assembly Republican Leader Kristin Olsen, of Modesto said "Government doesn’t create jobs." Is that a true statement?
The House has voted 240-179 to Repeal the Estate Tax (Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015). Do you agree with repealing the estate tax?
President Obama Says Climate Change Can No Longer Be Ignored. Do you believe the warming of the climate is mainly a natural cycle or human caused?
A California court ruling found that charging bigger water users incrementally higher rates violates a voter-approved law that prohibits government agencies from charging more than the cost of a service. Do you agree with the court ruling?
A Lawsuit Asserts Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Violates California Law. Should Hetch Hetchy be Restored?
Yesterday Loretta Lynch was confirmed as Attorney General. Would you have confirmed Loretta Lynch as Attorney General?
Congressman Denham's Bill H.R.1989 would allow otherwise qualified undocumented immigrants brought here by their parents through no fault of their own to earn legal status through military service. Do you agree with Rep. Denham?
Today the Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether bans on same-sex marriage are constitutional. Do you believe same-sex marriage is a constitutional right?
CBS 47 Fresno reports the Sierra Charter Foothill School board in Catheys Valley voted to cancel a same sex penguin play, "And Then Came Tango," following outrage from concerned parents. Do you agree with the school board with canceling the play?
Yesterday, the government moved to dismiss the federal indictment against Keith Matthew Emerald. The indictment alleged that Emerald had caused the Rim Fire. Do you agree with the government dismissing the case?
KCRA 3 reports the Assembly approved a ban on Redskins as a school team name or mascot name. Should Redskins be banned as a school team name or mascot name?
Senate Democrats have sent a letter to HHS saying women should have access to FDA-approved contraception. The Affordable Care Act provides access to important preventive services, including birth control, at no cost. Do you agree with this provision?
Mariposa County is hosting a town hall meeting today (Thursday, May 7, 2015) on homelessness. Would you support government housing to help the homeless?
The U.S. Postal Service reported a $1.5 Billion net loss in the 2015 second quarter. Without the retiree health benefit prefunding expense the loss would have been $447 Million. Should the Postal Service have to pay for the prefunding expense?
A survey reports 75% of the homeless in Mariposa County have local ties. Do you believe the majority of the homeless in Mariposa County have local ties?
Do you think the homeless population in Mariposa County 3 years in the future will have increased?
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has sued over the Fire Prevention Fee. Do you think you will eventually receive a refund for the fire fee payments you have paid (if you filed a petition for re-determination every year)?
Congressman McClintock Voted For HR 36 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The act bans abortions after 20 weeks. Do you agree with Congressman McClintock's vote?
Congressman McClintock said, "The Congress is correct to distrust the President in his negotiations with Iran, but this measure misses the point." Do you distrust the President in his negotiations with Iran?
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi a co-sponsor of the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act said so-called ‘conversion therapy’ for "converting" LGBT people is not medicine, it is not right, and it has no place in America. Do you agree with the banning?
During his unofficial filibuster of the Patriot Act yesterday Senator Ron Paul said “I’m not even sure you can argue that we are safer, but people will argue they feel safer." Do you agree we are safer because of the Patriot Act?
California Senators Boxer and Feinstein voted No on the USA Patriot Act as it failed to pass the Senate 45-54 on Saturday morning. Do you agree with their vote?
Talking about the Iraq War, Paul Krugman in the New York Times says "The public justifications for the invasion were nothing but pretexts, and falsified pretexts at that." Do you believe the American public was lied to about the reasons to invade Iraq?
The Supreme Court is going to decide "one person, one vote." Currently in most states legislative districts are drawn with roughly equal populations. If a change happens only legal voters would be counted in the districts. Would you approve of the change?
A new article on Covered California states, "Since Covered California opened its doors and began offering quality, affordable health care coverage, we have covered 1,864,014 lives." Is Covered California a success or failure?
CBS Sacramento reports a California state senator is considering increasing a tax on gas to pay for road repairs. Would you approve a raise in gas taxes to pay for road repairs?
The USDA announced it will invest up to $100 million to boost infrastructure for renewable fuel from corn and soybeans saying this money will grow rural economies. Do you support the USDA in this effort?
On Sunday the 'USA Freedom Act' failed to pass the Senate as 17 Republican Senators voted no. Do you agree with their no vote?
Yesterday, California State Senator Mark Leno’s minimum wage bill passed the Senate. The bill would raise the wage to $11 an hour in 2016 then $13 an hour in 2017. Would you approve this bill?
Texas lawmakers have passed a bill allowing guns at colleges. Would you feel safer knowing your 18 year old daughter/son was on a college campus where guns were allowed for faculty and students 21 and over?
How would you rate California Governor Jerry Brown on his handling of the drought?
At the Tuesday Mariposa County Board of Supervisors meeting the Yosemite-Mariposa County Tourism Bureau will ask the supervisors for funding of $500,000. Would you fund the tourism bureau with this money or repair county roads?
Dennis Hastert is indicted on federal charges that he structured cash withdrawals to avoid detection by bank officials. Should banks have to report to the Treasury Department certain transactions on how much money you withdraw from your bank account?
Reuters reports the U.S plans for a new base in Iraq and for more troops. If you were the President would you put combat troops on the ground in Iraq?
Congressman Jeff Denham says California High Speed Rail will not meet the speeds, travel times, or ridership levels promised to voters. Do you agree with the Congressman?
President Obama is pushing to expand his trade negotiating powers. The House is going to vote on two bills (1) trade adjustment assistance and (2) trade promotion authority. Would you pass these bills?
The Mariposa County Supervisors on a 5-0 vote approved the Homeless Strategic Plan Resolution while some residents asked for this Resolution to be put off for 60 days for more study. Do you approve of the supervisors vote?
Yesterday a McCain-Feinstein Anti-Torture Amendment passed the Senate and will eliminate "enhanced interrogation techniques." Do you believe "enhanced interrogation techniques" provided useful information in Afghanistan or Iraq?
Yesterday the National Park Service announced it is awarding Yosemite Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of Aramark for Yosemite National Parks primary concession contract. Do you agree with this decision of changing concessionaires?
Mitt Romney, the Republican Party's nominee for president in 2012 has demanded the removal of the Confederate flag that flies on the grounds of the South Carolina state capitol. Do you agree with Mr. Romney on removing the Confederate flag?
The Supreme Court decision confirms that the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits are available to all eligible Americans no matter where they live. Do you agree with the Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act subsidies?
Yesterday Nancy Pelosi said the Supreme Court unequivocally affirmed that equal justice under the law means marriage equality for LGBT Americans. Do you agree with the Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality for LGBT Americans?
A few days ago Fox News ran a news item with the headline: Does the Confederate flag represent history or hate? Do you think the Confederate flag represents history or hate?
What do you think was the main cause of the Civil War: Slavery or States Rights?
Politico reports a new WSJ/NBC national poll taken during June shows Hillary Clinton leading all rivals for President. Do you think Hillary Clinton will be elected President?
Senator Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) has introduced legislation to allow Californians the right to re-vote on High-Speed Rail. Should Californians be allowed to re-vote on High-Speed Rail?
CA. Senate Republicans have introduced two measures to fix the state's roads using existing revenues. Do you believe the roads in California can be fixed without any fee/tax increases?
Former California Assemblyman Tim Donnelly has filed a Referendum to Overturn SB277 - Public Health Vaccinations. Should Californians be allowed to vote on overturning SB277 - Public Health Vaccinations?
A CAL FIRE report on the State Responsibility Area Fire Prevention Fee identifies what the fee pays for with a breakdown by county. After reading the report do you think CAL FIRE has spent the funds wisely?
The 2014-2015 Mariposa Grand Jury report on the Compost Facility states, "The sole purpose of the Compost Facility is to provide usable cover material for the landfill." Originally were the residents told this compost could be used in their garden?
Assembly Republican Leader Kristin Olsen said California Republicans are denouncing Donald Trumps bigoted comments on immigrants. Do you agree or disagree with Donald Trumps recent comments on immigration?
The Mariposa County Supervisors Voted 3-2 on Tuesday to provide the Tourism Bureau with a funding increase of $100,000. Supervisors Marshall Long and Merlin Jones voted No to increase the funding. Do you support Marshall Long and Merlin Jones no vote?
Supervisor Merlin Jones said he does not like the idea of the EDC proposal of spending $40,000 for a feasibility study for a hotel convention center in Mariposa County. Would you support spending $40,000 for this study?
Senator Lindsey Graham said on CNN the Iran Deal is a bad deal. Do you agree with the Senator?
With the release of the undercover video of selling body parts of aborted babies, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said Congress should renew efforts to fully defund Planned Parenthood. Should Congress defund Planned Parenthood?
Yesterday Donald Trump said U.S. Senator John McCain is "Not a War Hero." Do you agree with Donald Trump?
Yesterday Senator Marco Rubio commenting on the Iran deal said “This is not America’s deal with Iran. It is Barack Obama’s deal with Iran." Would you agree with the Senator that this is the Presidents deal with Iran?
Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a Bill to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Should the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau be abolished?
The Hill reports Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said "Donald Trump is not going to be the nominee of the Republican party." Will Donald Trump be the nominee of the Republican party?
Senator Ted Cruz was saddened that a vote on an amendment that would have prevented lifting sanctions on Iran until Iran releases American hostages was killed. Should the sanctions on Iran be enforced until the American hostages are released?
President Barack Obama said on Tuesday if he could run for a Third Term he could win. Do you think President Obama would win if he could run for a Third Term?
Presidential Candidate Sen. Ted Cruz said the U.S. Department of Justice should open a criminal investigation into whether Planned Parenthood, nationally, is a criminal enterprise breaking the law. Do you think Planned Parenthood is breaking the law?
Has global warming contributed to the drought in California?
Would you be in favor of increasing tax credits and incentives for electric vehicle purchases in California?
Assemblyman Patterson (R-Fresno) calls on CA. Attorney General to investigate Planned Parenthood’s practices and "do what is morally right and revoke their free pass to dismember babies for cash." Is this investigation a good use of your tax dollars?
On Thursday Fox News will co-sponsor a debate with 10 of the 17 Republican candidates. Should all 17 candidates have been allowed to participate in this debate?
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has proposed to list lions as endangered under the Endangered Species Act and, if finalized, restrictions on lion hunting would kick in. Should lions be listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act?
On restoring voting rights to ex-offenders in CA. the Sec. of State said "We need to engage—not shun—former-offenders and Voting is a key part of that engagement." Do you agree with the Sec. of State's statement on voting?
With John Stewart ending his show tonight Bill O'Reilly said the Daily Show audience was made of young stoners and aging guys with ponytails. In your opinion whose show more often has believable facts?
Round One of the GOP Presidential Candidates Forums was broadcast on Fox News on Thursday evening. Do you think the questions were 'Fair and Balanced' to all the candidates?
The RNC Chairman's statement on the seizure of Hillary Clinton's private email server says, "She put our national security at risk for selfish reasons." Do you believe Hillary Clinton put our national security at risk by having this private email server?
A spokesperson for the state said the bear that attacked a Mariposa County man, when captured would possibly be euthanized since the bear attacked a human. Do you agree the bear should be euthanized?
To help the financial stability of the Social Security Fund should Congress lift the current cap of $118,500 on the payroll tax which funds Social Security?
A Stanford expert says political affiliation factors into choosing where to live. Are you satisfied with the city/town you live in politically?
Presidential Candidate Donald Trump in his immigration plan says he will erect a wall and make Mexico pay for the wall between the USA and Mexico. Do you think any presidential candidate that advocates building a wall will be elected president?
Presidential Candidate Donald Trump in his immigration plan says he will erect a wall and make Mexico pay for the wall between the USA and Mexico. Do you think any presidential candidate that advocates building a wall will be elected president?
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla has announced a Proposed Initiative for Ferret Legalization as pets. Should Ferrets be legalized as pets?
Donald Trump said he would end Birthright Citizenship (granting automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S.) Jeb Bush said he does not support revoking the 14th Amendment. Do you agree with Donald Trump or Jeb Bush?
Mariposa County Final Budget discussions for fiscal year 2015-2016 begin on Monday. What is most important to you?
President Obama said Congress hasn’t passed a budget and when they return they’ll only have a few weeks to do so, or shut down the government for the second time in two years. Do you think the government will shut down this year over the budget?
William E. Davis and Citizens for Constitutional Government continues with the lawsuit against Mariposa County over the legality of the CSA 3 Fee. Not considering who will win the lawsuit, who do you think is in the right in this case?
A Michigan man has made a commercially available flamethrower for public purchase. A City Council is debating an ordinance that would ban the use of flamethrowers. Should the council ban flamethrowers or are they protected under the 2nd Amendment?
Mentioned at yesterday's Mariposa County Board of Supervisors meeting was replacing the 'Welcome to Mariposa County' sign on the 140 at the Merced County line for around $1,200. Who should pay for this sign?
President Obama is changing the name of Mount McKinley to Denali. John Boehner, Speaker of the House said “I’m deeply disappointed in this decision.” Do you support the President in changing the name to Denali?
Reuters reports a Kentucky clerk is still refusing marriage licenses despite yesterday's Supreme Court decision to turn down her emergency order request. Do you agree with the clerk or should she be reassigned, fired or jailed?
Presidential Candidate Jeb Bush said "The federal government shouldn't be involved in gun laws because the country's very different." Do you agree with Jeb Bush that the federal government shouldn't be involved in gun laws?
The RNC is reaching out to the GOP presidential candidates to ask whether they’d be willing to sign a pledge stating they would not run as an independent candidate in the event they fail to win the Republican nomination in 2016. Will Mr. Trump sign this?
California Governor Brown is talking about increasing taxes for transportation. Would you approve a local Mariposa County tax increase if the money were used on roads only?
Rep. Adam Schiff, a member of the Benghazi Select Committee says it is solely concerned with damaging Hillary Clinton's candidacy, searching for something, anything, that can be insinuated against her. Do you agree with Rep. Adam Schiff's statement?
On Labor Day 2015 Would You Prefer to Have a Union Job or a Non-Union Job?
As Pope Francis looks for making changes in Marriage Annulments, church law says marriage is indissoluble, and divorce is not recognized. Should the church allow divorced and remarried Catholics to receive communion?
The White House is saying Vice President Dick Cheney was wrong on Iraq. Do you believe Vice President Dick Cheney was wrong on Iraq?
Presidential candidate Donald Trump says the United States should accept more Syrian refugees while Presidential candidate Gov. Scott Walker says the United States should not take in additional Syrian war refugees. Who do you agree with?
Rick Perry has announced he is suspending his campaign for Presidency of the United States. Would you have voted Rick Perry over Donald Trump for President?
After watching the second Republican Presidential Debate who would you choose as a business partner Carly Fiorina or Donald Trump?
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the Limestone Salamander, who has habitat in the Merced River Canyon, may qualify for Endangered Species Act protection. Would you approve the Limestone Salamander being protected by the Endangered Species Act?
Carly Fiorina on Wednesday’s debate gave a vivid description of a live fetus she said was shown in an antiabortion group’s undercover video about Planned Parenthood. Was Carly Fiorina telling the truth on what she was shown about Planned Parenthood?
Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee commenting on President Obama's nomination of Eric Fanning for Secretary of the Army, said "Obama is more interested in appeasing America's homosexuals than honoring America's heroes." Do you agree with Mr. Huckabee?
CNN reports Republican Presidential Candidate Ben Carson says the United States should not elect a Muslim president. Do you agree with Ben Carson?
Scott Walker is encouraging other Republican presidential candidates to consider dropping out of the race so the voters can focus on candidates who can offer a positive conservative alternative to the current frontrunner. Do you agree with Scott Walker?
Yesterday Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton said she opposes the Keystone XL Pipeline. If the pipeline is ever built do you think the oil would lessen our dependence on foreign oil or would the oil be exported out of the USA?
Presidential Candidate Senator Marco Rubio says the Senate Democrats’ have blocked the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (banning abortions after 20 weeks). Would you approve the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act?
House Speaker John Boehner has announced his resignation from Congress at the end of October. Rep. Pete King (R-NY) telling a Politico reporter said this was a "victory for the crazies." Do you agree with Rep. Pete King's statement?
If the Government shuts down this week who will you blame?
Yahoo News reports Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina has offered a vigorous defense of CIA waterboarding as a tactic that helped “keep our nation safe” in the aftermath of 9/11. Do you believe waterboarding kept our nation safe after 9/11?
Sen. Boxer is calling to disband the Benghazi Select Committee after remarks by Rep. McCarthy. Do the remarks by Rep. Kevin McCarthy about Hillary Clinton's poll numbers make you believe the Benghazi Select Committee is just "a political smear campaign?"
A new PPIC survey finds most Californians say the government should not interfere with a woman’s access to abortion. Do you agree the government should not interfere with a woman’s access to abortion?
A new PPIC survey finds most Californians say the amount of money spent on public employee pensions is a problem. Do you think the amount of public money spent on Mariposa County employee pensions is a problem?
The Tuolumne County Sheriff is reporting a school shooting plot to shoot teachers and students. Should Mariposa County school teachers carry guns in school?
About the school shootings in Oregon Jeb Bush said, “We’re in a difficult time in our country and I don’t think more government is necessarily the answer to this. I think we need to reconnect ourselves with everyone else.” Do you agree with Jeb Bush?
Fox News reports Donald Trump said Bowe Bergdahl should have been executed while yesterday an Army officer has recommended that there be no prison time or punitive discharge against Bergdahl. Do you agree with Donald Trump?
President Obama has proclaimed today as Columbus Day. CNN reports some cities and schools are honoring the people Christoper Columbus encountered in the New World and their descendants as Indigenous People's Day. Which do you prefer?
California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom's "Safety for All" Initiative will require instant background checks for purchases of ammunition. Would you agree with this requirement?
Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders is against privatizing the Postal Service. Should the Postal Service be privatized?
CNN reports Mr. Trump suggested Bush's brother, former President George W. Bush, shared in the blame for the 9/11 terrorist attacks because they occurred during his presidency. Do you believe the former President George W. Bush could have prevented 9/11?
A Public Hearing on Mining in Mariposa County is scheduled for November 17. Should ALL Mining in Mariposa County be Subject to a Discretionary Conditional Use Permit?
Hillary Clinton's Benghazi Hearing is today. Do you expect to hear new information today about Benghazi?
President Obama vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act saying the bill resorts to gimmicks that does not allow the Pentagon to do what it needs to do. Would you have vetoed the bill?
As the House GOP announced the creation of a GOP Select Committee on Planned Parenthood, Senator Barbara Boxer called the committee another taxpayer-funded sham committee. Do you agree with Sen. Boxer's comments?
Donald Trump has called on all presidential candidates to return dark money sent to their Super Pac’s. Do you agree with Mr. Trump on this issue?
Presidential candidates Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio have announced their opposition to the budget deal. Do you agree with the Senators?
Currently taxable earnings over $118,500 have no Social Security taxes withheld. To increase the funding of Social Security would you raise this limit of $118,500 or raise the retirement age?
Do you agree with President Obama's decision to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline?
Would the Keystone XL Pipeline make the United States less energy dependent?
Fox Business News is hosting the GOP debate tonight. Should all the candidates be on the main stage instead of having two forums?
Donald Trump reiterated his immigration plan at the GOP debate yesterday evening. His plan is to build a wall along the Mexican border and to identify and deport some 11 million people. Do you agree with Mr. Trump on deporting 11 million people?
A PPIC report finds half of California’s undocumented immigrants could qualify for Medi-Cal benefits should legislative proposals to offer coverage to the undocumented be enacted. Would you approve offering Medi-Cal benefits to undocumented immigrants?
Sen. Ted Cruz is a cosponsor of ‘Audit the Fed’ legislation that will establish congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve and require a full audit by the Government Accountability Office. Do you believe Congress needs to oversee the Federal Reserve?
Would repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which became law in March 2010 cause Federal Deficits to increase or decrease?
Should the military draft return?
Yesterday presidential candidate Jeb Bush on NBC’s 'Meet the Press' said the United States should declare war against ISIS. Do you agree with Mr. Bush?
Senator Dianne Feinstein referring to the Syrian refugees said, "We need to be very careful about Syrian refugee admissions." After vetting would you allow the Syrian refugees into the United States?
A speaker at a Mariposa County BOS meeting on mining commented on why hold a Public Hearing if the supervisor has already determined earlier on how he/she will vote? Do you think the supervisors know how they are going to vote before a Public Hearing?
Congressman Tom McClintock voted Yes for H.R. 4038, the American SAFE Act. Would you vote yes or no on the American Safe Act?
The FDA reports the AquAdvantage Salmon is as safe to eat as non-genetically engineered Salmon. Would you purchase genetically engineered Salmon?
The Pew Research Center finds after studying government data from the U.S. and Mexico that more Mexicans are leaving than coming to the U.S. since the end of the Great Recession. Do you believe the government stats that more Mexicans are leaving?
This Holiday Season will you spend more money on gifts this year than last year?
A Fresno Bee editorial on the Planned Parenthood shootings says the Republicans who control Congress added to the hysteria by perpetuating rage and misinformation (concerning the videos). Do you agree with the Fresno Bee editorial about the Republicans?
The Mariposa County BOS in order to keep the County Website "entertaining" are considering spending up to $50,000 to a local company to make 50 videos for the county website. Should the Supervisors be using Your tax dollars to make "entertainment"?
If You were a Mariposa County Supervisors and You had taxpayer money to burn would you spend it on: roads, sheriff department, paying down unfunded liabilities, other, website video entertainment?
Sup. Cann emailed us about the RFP for County Videos and said at the "BOS meeting the discussion anticipated a $5K or less annual investment." Actually no money was mentioned at the BOS meeting. Do you believe supervisor Kevin Cann is being transparent?
Congressman Tom McClintock voted no on H.R. 22 – TEA 21 “The Highway Bill." Do you agree with the Congressman on why he voted no?
In President Obama's speech to the Nation he said Congress should act to make sure no one on a no-fly list is able to buy a gun. Do you agree with the President on this issue?
Should parcels in the Mariposa County Agriculture Working Landscape Land Use Classification, which are 160 acres in size or greater, Require a Conditional Use Permit for Mining? Currently, mining is a permitted use.
The Speaker of the House says the Omnibus Bill advances Republican priorities. Would you pass this bill?
Christmas Special for the young at heart. Do you believe in Santa Claus?
The possession, by private citizens, of machine guns manufactured after 1986 is prohibited. Do you agree with this law?
The omnibus bill repeals the country of origin labeling requirements for beef and pork products. All imported and domestic meat will continue to be subject to inspections by USDA. Would you purchase beef or pork without knowing what country it came from?
Presidential candidate Senator Marco Rubio said he would lower the rate on capital gains and dividends income to 0%. Should the rate on capital gains and dividends income be 0%?
The Center for Biological Diversity says the EPA committed to release, but failed to release, risk assessments for glyphosate (Round Up) in 2015. Should the EPA be looking into risk assessments for glyphosate (Round Up)?
2016 is President Obama's last year in office. Do you expect the economy will improve this year over 2015?
A Stanford Law Professor says the best evidence to date suggests that right-to-carry laws increase gun violence. Do you agree with his statement?
A wildlife refuge’s headquarters in Oregon was seized by Cliven Bundy’s sons and others on Saturday. The men are armed and say they are willing to occupy the building for years if needed. Would you allow them to occupy the wildlife refuge’s headquarters?
President Obama's Executive Action on gun control proposes a new $500 million investment to help engage individuals with serious mental illness and promote mental health as a top priority. Would You agree with this increase in funding for mental illness?
Legislation has been introduced to ban powdered alcohol in California. Should powdered alcohol be banned in California?
The RNC Chairman says 'ObamaCare' is a legacy of failure for President Obama. Do you agree with the chairman that 'ObamaCare' has been a failure?
Should tax dollars be used in researching new gun safety technologies, such as devices requiring a scan of the owner's fingerprint before a gun can fire?
The Powerball may hit $900,000,000 by tonight's drawing. Will you have a ticket?
Referring to Senator Ted Cruz's citizenship, Donald Trump said, "...you've got to get a declaratory judgement, you have to have the courts come up with a ruling." Do you agree with Donald Trumps statement?
President Obama will deliver his final State of the Union address Today, January 12, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. Mariposa time. Will you watch it?
The current concessioner of Yosemite, DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (DNCY), a subsidiary of the Delaware North Companies is asking $50 Million plus for trademarks. Do you agree with this form of capitalism?
Would you prosecute Bundy and his followers for an illegal seizure of federal property (Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon)?
The Trump Campaign says Donald Trump will not be participating in the next FOX News Debate. Do you think Donald Trump will be on the debate stage?
From the PPIC Poll: Are immigrants a benefit to California because of their hard work and job skills or are they a burden because they use public services?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Union Membership Report for 2015 has Protective Services (Police, Fire, etc.) with the highest membership at about 39%. Do you agree with Police and Fire employees having unions?
More Top Secret material was discovered on Hillary Clinton's Email Server. Did Hillary Clinton know the Emails were 'Top Secret?'
Will Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio or one of the others win the Iowa Republican Caucus today?
President Obama proposes to institute a $10 per barrel fee on oil to increase American investments in clean transportation infrastructure to help reduce carbon pollution, cut oil consumption, and create new jobs. Would you agree with this proposal?
Who will win the Superbowl on Sunday?
At Sat. night's debate none of the Republican presidential candidates said they think President Barack Obama should be allowed to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court. Should the President be allowed to fill the vacancy?
A federal judge has ordered Apple to access the encrypted data on one of the San Bernardino shooters’ phones. The company has resisted. California Senator Dianne Feinstein said Apple should comply. Do you agree with Senator Dianne Feinstein?
The Department of Defense has formally submitted the administration's plan for closing the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. Should the Guantanamo Bay detention facility be closed?
Presidential Candidate Senator Ted Cruz has Joined with the Senate Judiciary Committee in Opposing Hearings for a Supreme Court Nominee. Do you agree with the Senator in opposing any hearing for a Supreme Court Nominee?
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has announced a plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour in California by the year 2023 for all businesses in the state. Do you agree with his plan?
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