Government role in the economy?

What can and should the government do for us?

The financial world has been going through a great deal of turmoil and the government's role in its future is being debated, and is likely going to expand dramatically.

How has the recent financial upheaval affected your outlook on the government's role in our lives? How has it changed your outlook on the upcoming elections?

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How would you describe your family's current financial outlook?

How is the recent turmoil in the financial world affecting your finances, if at all?

What are your financial hopes for the next eight years?

Specifically, how would you like the U.S. government to help turn those hopes into reality?

How have your views on government's role in the financial world changed in the wake of recent events?

Who are you supporting for president?

Has the current economic situation changed your outlook on the upcoming election?

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In what year were you born?

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What is your household income?

What party, if any, do you identify with most closely?

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