Poll Results

Sept. 14, 2007 -- Sept. 21, 2007

Q: U.S. presence in Iraq:

Response	Number	Percent
Immediate full pullout.	51	21%
Immediate, meaningful reduction.	106	43%
Stay the course.	68	28%
I don't know what info to believe.	20	8%

Sept. 7, 2007 -- Sept. 14, 2007

Q: Moms Cliques

Response	Number	Percent
I'm in one, but we are inclusive.	17	11%
They are a natural part of female socializing.	46	30%
They're hurtful and unacceptable.	55	35%
I think I need to try harder to not misread their cues.	37	24%

Aug. 31, 2007 -- Sept. 7, 2007

Q: I believe that our U.S. economy:

Response	Number	Percent
Will adjust and be fine	70	42%
Is headed for a recession	31	18%
Is headed for worse	42	25%
I need more information	25	15%

Aug. 24, 2007 -- Aug. 31, 2007

Q: Men and Facial Hair:

Response	Number	Percent
Give me that smoooooth shave.	151	66%
I love a good Tom Selleck mustache.	6	3%
Full beards or goatee-type beards on the right guy.	56	24%
I love a guy with a funky, creative approach.	17	7%

Aug. 17, 2007 -- Aug. 24, 2007

Q: Highschool Musical and Highschool Musical 2:

Response	Number	Percent
Ugh. Enough already!	61	34%
Is fine for the kids to watch, but I'm not buying the merchandise.	26	15%
Is refreshing and enjoyable family entertainment.	66	37%
Kids, schmidz! I'm the one who loves it!	26	15%

Aug. 10, 2007 -- Aug. 17, 2007

Q: In the workplace, women should go bare-legged:

Response	Number	Percent
Never	39	14%
Only if your legs are good	18	6%
Depends upon the importance of your position	95	33%
Whenever they want in the summertime	135	47%

Aug. 3, 2007 -- Aug. 10, 2007

Q: What is your one "must have" at State Fair?

Response	Number	Percent
Cream Puff	107	36%
Baked Potato	28	9%
Roasted Corn	60	20%
Fried Cheese Curds	70	23%
Don't go the Fair	34	11%

July 30, 2007 -- Aug. 3, 2007

Q: I am most "swept off my feet:"

Response	Number	Percent
By flowers, everytime	28	13%
But my favorite food or candy	8	4%
By an unsolicited helping hand	74	35%
By spontaneity	49	23%
Anything. It's been too long.	50	24%

July 20, 2007 -- July 27, 2007

Q: Birthday presents should be opened:

Response	Number	Percent
At the birthday party, absolutely!	188	60%
Later at home so as not to dominate party time	22	7%
Probably at the party, but it's no big deal.	103	33%

July 13, 2007 -- July 20, 2007

Q: The Harry Potter series has had a positive, pleasure reading effect on a child I know:

Response	Number	Percent
True	148	73%
False	13	6%
All the Kids I Know are too Young.	42	21%

July 6, 2007 -- July 13, 2007

Q: Video Games:

Response	Number	Percent
Never in My House	54	28%
Sometimes, But Age Restricted	105	55%
Love them! I even Play with My Kids	31	16%

June 29, 2007 -- July 6, 2007

Q: How much influence do you have over your partner's choice of car model?

Response	Number	Percent
None. It's His Baby	44	24%
Some	59	32%
Alot Now that We Have Kids	68	37%
We're a One Car Family	12	7%

June 22, 2007 -- June 29, 2007

Q: You or your spouse are expecting a child, a genie has given you one wish for that new born child. The genie will make certain the child has an abundance of one trait. Which one of these traits would you choose?

Response	Number	Percent
Good Looks	2	13%
Intelligence	5	31%
Kindness	4	25%
Positive Outlook	2	13%
Determination	3	18%

June 15, 2007 -- June 22, 2007

Q: My Kids' Dad, Makes Me a Better Mom:

Response	Number	Percent
By Pitching In and Helping Out	84	47%
By Offering a Different Perspective than Mine	46	26%
By Giving the Kids His Great Genes	5	3%
By Tussling, Teasing, and Playing	36	24%

June 8, 2007 -- June 15, 2007

Q: Summer Vacation:

Response	Number	Percent
Mom Planned	47	38%
Dad Planned	5	4%
Traditional Family Spot	36	29%
Not this Year :(	36	29%

May 29, 2007 -- June 8, 2007

Q: Who has the best pizza?

Response	Number	Percent
Papa John's	52	16%
Pizza Hut	10	3%
Dominos	33	10%
Papa Murphy's	54	17%
My Local Pizza Joint	173	54%

May 18, 2007 -- May 29, 2007

Q: Memorial Day is:

Response	Number	Percent
Special Plans in Town with Family or Friends	35	29%
A Weekend Get-away with Family or Friends	7	6%
A Nice Three Day Weekend to Relax	79	65%

May 11, 2007 -- May 18, 2007

Q: My biggest pet peeve in personal grooming:

Response	Number	Percent
Dirty Fingernails	45	21%
Poor Clothing Choices	73	34%
Smelly Perfume or Odor	16	7%
Bad Breath	80	37%

May 4, 2007 -- May 11, 2007

Q: How loyal are you to your employer?

Response	Number	Percent
Fabulous Workplace	40	34%
Just Meets My Current Needs	50	42%
Looking for a New Employer	19	16%
!@#$%!!!!	9	8%

April 20, 2007 -- April 27, 2007

Q: Will your family commit to turning off the TV for the whole of "National Turn Off Your TV week," April 23-29?

Response	Number	Percent
Yes	39	16%
No	205	84%

April 13, 2007 -- April 20, 2007

Q: In your house the philosophy is:

Response	Number	Percent
Marriage Needs First	26	9%
Kids Needs First	84	31%
It's All about Balance	163	60%

April 6, 2007 -- April 13, 2007

Q: If the 2008 presidential election were held today, who would you vote for?

Response	Number	Percent
Hillary Clinton	90	22%
Barack Obama	143	35%
Rudy Giuliani	143	35%
John McCain	36	8%

April 2, 2007 -- May 4, 2007

Q: What's you favorite popsicle flavor?

Response	Number	Percent
Cherry	78	36%
Blue Raspberry	26	12%
Root Beer	31	14%
Grape	21	10%
Banana	31	14%
Orange	30	14%

March 30, 2007 -- April 6, 2007

Q: My favorite thing about Spring:

Response	Number	Percent
Flowers	46	22%
Warmer Temps	152	72%
Spring Fever	3	1%
Easter	9	4%

March 25, 2007 -- March 30, 2007

Q: Household Finances:

Response	Number	Percent
Drowning	45	20%
Feeling the Pinch	87	38%
Budgeting with a Goal	48	21%
Doing Fine	47	21%

March 16, 2007 -- March 25, 2007

Q: If you had to name the most difficult period in your life, what would it be?

Response	Number	Percent
Childhood	78	7%
Teens	138	54%
20s	33	13%
Now	67	23%

March 13, 2007 -- March 16, 2007

Q: If you had to steal money or property to feed your kids, would you?

Response	Number	Percent
Yes	78	58%
No	26	19%
I don't know	31	23%

March 2, 2007 -- March 13, 2007

Q: I am a:

Response	Number	Percent
Morning Dove	132	42%
Night Owl	186	58%

Feb. 23, 2007 - March 2, 2007

Q: What law would you most like to add:

Response	Number	Percent
Lifetime Sentencing for Sexual Predators	210	45%
Citywide Smoking Ban	124	26%
Mandatory Car Insurance	71	15%
No Cell Phones while Driving	63	14%

Feb. 16, 2007 - Feb. 23, 2007

Q: So what do you think about the new MilwaukeeMoms.com?

Response	Number	Percent
Love It!	57	38%
It's OK.	48	32%
Liked the Old Design Better	46	30%

Feb. 2, 2007 - Feb. 9, 2007

Q: I have a friend who has a child I do not enjoy:

Response	Number	Percent
Yes	230	82%
No	50	18%

Jan. 19, 2007 - Jan. 26, 2007

Q: How do (or will) your kids be taught to answer the phone?

Response	Number	Percent
Hello	152	55%
Hello Smith Residence	25	9%
Hello Smith Residence John Speaking	12	4%
Only Adults Answer the Phone	75	27%
Not Important	14	5%

Jan. 12, 2007 - Jan. 19, 2007

Q: Husband Makeover:

Response	Number	Percent
He is Perfect!	73	39%
No Way He Would Do It	64	34%
Where Do I Sign Up!	50	27%

Jan. 5 , 2007- Jan. 12, 2007

Q: What was your New Year's resolution for 2007?

Response	Number	Percent
Lose Weight	3	4%
Quit Smoking	9	12%
More Leisure Time	6	8%
No Resolutions	60	77%

Dec. 29, 2006- Jan. 5, 2007

Q: Potty training is best accomplished through:

Response	Number	Percent
Skilled Parenting and the Right Approach	111	97%
Child Deciding to Use the Toilet On Their Own	4	3%

Dec. 22 - Dec. 29, 2006

Q: Now, be honest. Do you regift things that you don't want?

Response	Number	Percent
Yes	181	74%
No	64	26%

Dec. 8 - Dec. 15, 2006

Q: How do you feel about gay/lesbian adoption?

Response	Number	Percent
Against It	100	31%
Support It	220	69%

Dec. 1 - Dec. 7, 2006

Q: Compared to last year, how much do you plan to spend this holiday season?

Response	Number	Percent
More	39	22%
Less	63	36%
About the Same	73	42%

Nov. 24 - Dec. 1, 2006

Q: What do you worry most about your kids seeing on T.V., sex or violence?

Response	Number	Percent
Sex	52	22%
Violence	185	78%

Nov. 18 - Nov. 24, 2006

Q: When it comes to chores, do you think your kids should get an allowance?

Response	Number	Percent
Yes	102	56%
No	79	44%

Nov. 10 - Nov. 17, 2006

Q: Now that the Democrats control the Congress, do you think that our troops will be brought home?

Response	Number	Percent
Yes	72	35%
No	134	65%

Nov. 3 - Nov. 10, 2006

Q: When do you begin sexual education with your children?

Response	Number	Percent
All Their Life	157	56%
Need to Know Basis	77	28%
Between 9 yrs-10 yrs	36	13%
Cannot Bring Myself to Do It	9	3%

Oct. 20 - Oct. 27, 2006

Q: Under the Bush presidency, do you think our national political leaders have been good kids role models for character?

Response	Number	Percent
Yes	79	31%
No	177	69%

Oct. 13 - Oct. 20, 2006

Q: Do you think the government should credit a stay-at-home parents' Social Security account for each year spent raising a child?

Response	Number	Percent
Yes	232	77%
No	71	23%

Oct. 6 - Oct. 13, 2006

Q: Do you think that children's clothing for girls is becoming too provocative?

Response	Number	Percent
Yes	355	97%
No	12	3%

Sept. 29-Oct. 6, 2006

Q: Do you think that society, the media, employers and businesses treat mothers with respect?

Response	Number	Percent
Yes	46	29%
No	112	71%

Sept. 22-Sept. 29, 2006

Response	Number	Percent
Yes	181	74%
No	65	26%

Sept. 15-Sept. 22, 2006

Response	Number	Percent
Yes	182	63%
No	107	37%

Sept. 8-Sept. 15, 2006

Response	Number	Percent
Safer from Terrorists	13	9%
Less Safe from Terrorists	16	11%
About the Same	122	81%

Sept. 1-Sept. 8, 2006

Response	Number	Percent
Yes	8	9%
No	85	91%

Aug. 21-Sept. 1, 2006

Q: Should Wisconsin's adopt a "1-Strike and Your Out" law for sex crimes committed against children?

Response	Number	Percent
Yes	233	97%
No	6	3%

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