Polls | Southeast Missourian newspaper, Cape Girardeau, MO

When you travel, do you prefer to stay at a hotel or Airbnb/Vrbo?

Hotel Airbnb/Vrbo I use both equally.

Do you think you are saving enough money for retirement?

Yes No Undecided

Those with drug felonies are currently excluded from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in Missouri, formerly known as food stamps, after they are released from prison. Legislation in the Missouri General Assembly would repeal this ban. Should Missouri repeal the ban, which would allow drug felons to receive these benefits upon release from prison?

Yes, repeal the ban. They should be eligible for these benefits. Drug felonies should not be treated differently than other felonies. No, drug felons should not be eligible to receive SNAP benefits. Undecided.

What is the biggest challenge America faces?

Economic pressures/Inflation/mounting debt Foreign affairs (wars oversees and international pressures from China, Russia and others) A crisis of leadership/hyper-partisanship Illegal immigration Something else

In the April election, voters in the Jackson School District said no to Proposition T, which would have raised property taxes to increase salaries for the district’s teachers. This is the second time a salary-related ballot issue has failed in Jackson in recent years. What should the school district do next following this result?

Put the issue on the ballot again. Cut expenses elsewhere to pay teachers more. Have fewer teachers with larger classes so you can pay current teachers more. Salaries don’t need to be adjusted at this time. Undecided

In the April election, Cape Girardeau voters said no to a property tax increase that would have raised salaries for public safety workers in the city. What should city officials do next following this result?

Put the question back on the ballot in the future election. Find other sources of revenue to provide salary increases to these workers. Cut expenses/services in other areas to increase salaries. Salaries don’t need to be adjusted at this time. Undecided

How much do you follow the NCAA college basketball tournament?

I watch nearly all the games and follow the coverage. I'll watch some games, but I'm not an avid fan. I'm aware of the tournament, but I don't watch the games or follow much, if any, coverage. What tournament?

What grade would you give President Joe Biden's State of the Union address?

A B C D F

Do you agree with the Biden administration's recent decision to cancel $1.2 billion in student debt for 153,000 borrowers?

Yes No Undecided

Should cursive handwriting be required education in the state's public schools?

Yes No Undecided

Should Missouri public library board members be elected positions?

Yes, they should be elected. No, they should continue to be volunteer positions that are approved by the local city council or board of aldermen. Undecided

Do you plan to take a trip this spring, which would include those on spring break from school?

Yes No Undecided

President Joe Biden shared a message on the day of the Super Bowl calling out companies for “shrinkflation”, which is providing less goods but charging the same amount. When it comes to shrinkflation, who do you think is to blame?

The companies. They are pulling a fast one on consumers. The Biden administration. The administration’s inflationary policies are driving this behavior. Both are to blame. Other

The U.S. Justice Department recently released a report saying President Joe Biden “willfully retained” classified materials following his time as vice president. However, they declined to charge him with a crime. Do you agree with the special counsel’s decision not to proceed with criminal charges?

Yes, the special counsel was right not to charge Biden. No, Biden should have been charged. Undecided.

Do you plan to participate in Missouri’s presidential caucus March 2?

Yes No Undecided

At what age would you allow your children to use social media?

I don't have an age restriction. Age 13 or before Age 14-15 Age 16-17 Age 18

Who do you predict will win the Super Bowl?

Kansas City Chiefs San Francisco 49ers Don't know and don't care.

Do you agree with the Biden Administration's decision that would have U.S. Border Patrol agents remove concertina wire along a 29-mile stretch of the Rio Grande?

Yes, I agree with the Biden administration. The wire should be removed. No, the wire should remain. Texas has a right to control the border. Undecided.

How do you plan to watch the Super Bowl?

I'll attend or host a Super Bowl party. I'll watch it at home, but no party. I'll go to a local establishment to watch the game. I won't watch the Super Bowl. Undecided.

How would you describe the current state of the country and the direction it is headed?

Strong Fair Poor I don't know