survey of the day
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images Is the Economy Getting Better? – Survey of the Day
Over the last few months, there has been some data that suggests the sluggish economy could be improving. Mainly, the unemployment rate, which has dropped to 8.3 percent after reaching a 26-year high of 10 percent in late 2009. However, according to a new survey from Poll Postion, the public is split on whether America is entering into a period of economic recovery.
Matthew Lloyd, Getty Image Do You Sleep with a Teddy Bear? — Survey of the Day
Forget about a clear conscious or sleeping pills — according to a new survey, the best way to get a good night rest is a teddy bear.
Sandy Huffaker, Getty Images Should Healthcare Plans Be Required to Cover Costs of Birth Control? — Survey of the Day
Last week, President Obama issued a directive which would require all health insurance plans to cover the cost of birth control.
Jeffrey Pott, Flickr Can Online Relationships Be Considered Cheating? — Survey of the Day
A good amount of time and energy on the internet is spent by folks trying to make some sort of romantic connection.
Many of these relationship never make it offline, but they can be intense, nonetheless.
Joe Raedle, Getty Images Should Women Be Allowed in Combat? — Survey of the Day
Last week, the Pentagon decided open up thousands of near-the-front-line military jobs to female military personnel who were previously restricted from such roles.
Women are still banned from combat, although this move to put them closer to harm’s way has upset some, including Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, who said that when women are too close to the front line “emotions” could lead to “compromised situations.” So what does the public think about the Pentagon’s measure?
Benjamin Thomas, Flickr What’s the No. 1 Quality People Look for In Their Relationships? – Survey of the Day
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, romance in the air. However, when TouchTunes recently polled 120,000 adults as part of their third annual Love Survey, they found that the quality most important in a romantic relationship had nothing to do with chocolate, sexy lingerie or candlelight dinners.
Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images Are You in Favor of Legalizing Gay Marriage? — Survey of the Day
This week, lawmakers in Washington state legalized same-sex marriage and a federal appeals court declared a voter initiative in California, which had made gay marriage illegal, to be unconstitutional.
So what does the public think about gay marriage, in light of these measures?
Tim Boyle, Getty Images Are Teachers Overpaid or Underpaid? – Survey of the Day
Although it varies from state to state, the average salary of a public school teacher in the United States is about $50,000 a year. For comparison sake, the average full-time worker in any profession has a median personal income of about $39,000 a year. Are teachers getting the better end of the stick?
Matt Stroshane/Jamie Squire/Robin Marchant/Joey Foley What Quarterback Would Make the Best President? – Survey of the Day
This weekend we learned that Mitt Romney will almost certainly be running against Barack Obama for President this fall, and that New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has cemented his status as an elite quarterback by winning his second Super Bowl. Now imagine a crazy scenerio in which only QBs can run for President.
Vicky Saywer, Flickr Do You Use Your Cell Phone in the Bathroom? — Survey of the Day
What makes cell phones so great — and so terrible — is that you can take them just about anywhere — even the bathroom.
Gretchen Wilson Has A Party, Blake Shelton Has A Baby – Today In Country Music History February 22, 2012
Fat Tuesday – What Does It Mean? February 21, 2012
Joe Nichols and Wife Expecting First Child February 21, 2012
Jason Aldean Will Encourage Daughters to Pursue Music If They're Not 'Awful' February 21, 2012
