Surveys and their results conducted with FedSmith.com readers
Who is to blame for the recent surge in gas prices? Is the pricing change having an impact on your driving this summer? Here is a summary and a sample of the many comments and opinions sent in by FedSmith readers.
The 2008 presidential race has been long and intense–and still has a few more months to go. Last week’s survey revealed the race among the two leading candidates is very close with many readers indicating they are voting against one candidate more than they are voting in favor of one man. The campaign is also generating strong opinions on controversial topics.
Do readers prefer Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee and what is the basis for their voting preference? Here are the results of our latest survey.
To say that some readers are cynical or do not trust the internal human resources system of the federal government would be an understatement. Most readers responding to a recent survey think that time-in-grade restrictions should be retained–despite the possibility of someone getting promoted faster. The reason: They are concerned that the person who gets promoted will be someone else.
President Bush proposed a preferential hiring program for spouses of military personnel in his State of the Union address. We asked readers about their opinion on such a program. A majority are opposed to the proposal and many gave their rationale for their opposition.
The stated preferences among readers among leading candidates for Democratic or Republican nominee for President are still fluid. The latest results of our preference survey show much different results from the previous survey in October. Here is a summary of the latest survey of readers.
Should legislation be approved to allow unmarried federal employees to apply for benefits for a domestic partner? Here are the results of a recent survey of FedSmith readers on this issue.
FedSmith readers spoke out in giving their opinions on the budget stalemate and their 2008 pay raise. 92% think that Congress should not adjourn until a budget has passed and 47% think the average pay raise for 2008 will be 3%. 58% do not think there will be a government shutdown.
Which candidate would readers prefer to see as the Republican nominee for President? The last time we surveyed readers was in February and Rudy Giuliani came in first. This time, a newcomer to the race finished first. There is also a much stronger showing for a candidate who has done well in the recent debates.
Who do readers favor to be the Democratic nominee for President next year? A few months can make a big difference as voters learn more about the candidates and hear their positions. This year is no exception and the latest survey shows a dramatic difference.
