Questions for February 2008 Winthrop/ETV Poll: NATIONAL ISSUES

IS THE NATION ON THE RIGHT PATH?


Thinking about the current path that our nation is taking, do you think our country is on the right track or headed in the wrong direction?
Right track	27.6
Wrong direction	59.3
Don't know / Refused	13.1


Right now, do you think that economic conditions in the country as a whole are getting better or getting worse?
Getting better	14.3
Getting worse	77.7
Don't know/ Refused	7.9


Some people believe that elected officials best serve their constituents when they remain strongly loyal to their party. Others believe that they best serve their constituents when they are willing to work together with members of the opposing party. How about you? Do you believe elected officials best serve their constituents through:
Remaining loyal to their party	19.6
Working with the opposition party	69.5
Not sure (volunteered)	10.3
Refused (volunteered)	0.6