| Respondents: 445 |
| With the collapse of Wall Street and America’s financial services sector,
the outlook for our economy is as grim as ever. Big questions loom regarding who
is to blame and what actions, if any, should be taken. One thing is for certain,
the ripple effect of this financial collapse will be felt by all and any bailout
will affect all taxpayers, especially small business. Take this short survey to
tell us what you think about our current economic crisis. |
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1. With the recent news of the collapse of the financial sector on Wall
Street, how concerned are you about our country’s economy? | 77% | Very concerned | | 15% | Somewhat concerned | | 05% | Slightly concerned | | 03% | Not at all concerned | | 0% | No Opinion | |
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2. Is the recent downturn in the economy affecting you and your
business? | 73% | Yes | | 18% | No | | 08% | No opinion | |
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3. Which of the below is your chief worry regarding the current negative
economic news? (Check only ONE) | 03% | My money in the bank is at risk | | 23% | My savings in a 401K or other retirement savings vehicles is at
risk | | 18% | My taxes will be increased | | 12% | I will be unable to access credit or loans | | 10% | I will be unable to pay my mortgage and may lose my home | | 07% | I will be unable to sell my home due to falling property values | | 18% | Due to the slow economy, I may be forced out of business | | 05% | Other | | 05% | No Opinion | |
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4. Do you favor a bailout of Wall Street and the financial services
sector by our government? | 26% | Yes | | 61% | No | | 13% | No Opinion | |
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5. Please indicate which of the below you think is most responsible for
our nation’s current economic problems? (Check only ONE) | 19% | Lack of oversight and regulation on financial sector | | 43% | Irresponsible business practices by financial services companies and Wall
Street | | 20% | Americans living beyond their financial means | | 06% | Economic policies of the Administration | | 11% | Economic policies of Congress | | 01% | No Opinion | |