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Judicial Retention Poll Results
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Question 1: Should PACleanSweep launch a campaign to oppose the retention of the Supreme Court justice?
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| Yes | 1446 votes; 95.8% |
| No | 53 votes; 3.5% |
| Undecided | 11 votes; 0.7% |
Question 2: Should PACleanSweep launch a campaign to oppose the retention of the four three Superior Court judges?
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| Yes | 1426 votes; 94.4% |
| No | 67 votes; 4.4% |
| Undecided | 17 votes; 1.1% |
Question 3: Should PACleanSweep launch a campaign to oppose the retention of the three Commonwealth Court judges?
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| Yes | 1402 votes; 92.8% |
| No | 80 votes; 5.3% |
| Undecided | 28 votes; 1.9% |
Question 4: Should PACleanSweep launch a campaign to oppose the retention of the 60 various local judges across Pennsylvania?
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| Yes | 1280 votes; 84.8% |
| No | 202 votes; 13.4% |
| Undecided | 28 votes; 1.9% |
Question 5: Were you previously aware that 68 67 judges would be up for retention in November?
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| Yes | 299 votes; 19.8% |
| No | 1197 votes; 79.3% |
| Undecided | 14 votes; 0.9% |
Question 6: Did you work a poll on election day to support PACleanSweep's anti-retention effort against Newman and Nigro in 2005?
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| Yes | 195 votes; 12.9% |
| No | 1301 votes; 86.2% |
| Undecided | 14 votes; 0.9% |
Question 7: If PACleansweep launches a similar campaign in 2007, would you be willing to volunteer to spend some time working a poll on election day?
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| Yes | 638 votes; 42.3% |
| No | 796 votes; 52.7% |
| Undecided | 76 votes; 5.0% |
Question 8: Are you satisfied with the rate of reform in Harrisburg?
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| Yes | 24 votes; 1.6% |
| No | 1468 votes; 97.2% |
| Undecided | 18 votes; 1.2% |
Question 9: Have you discussed state government reform with family members, friends, co-workers or others in the last two months?
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| Yes | 1339 votes; 88.7% |
| No | 158 votes; 10.5% |
| Undecided | 13 votes; 0.9% |
Question 10: Have you had any personal contact with your state legislators regarding state government reform in the last two months?
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| Yes | 605 votes; 40.1% |
| No | 898 votes; 59.5% |
| Undecided | 7 votes; 0.5% |
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2008 Candidate Declaration Poll
Part A: Legislative Compensation
Article II, Section 8 of the PA Constitution reads: “The members of the General Assembly shall receive such salary and mileage for regular and special sessions as shall be fixed by law, and no other compensation whatever, whether for service upon committee or otherwise. No member of either House shall during the term for which he may have been elected, receive any increase of salary, or mileage, under any law passed during such term.”
In the 2008 declaration, would you support including: |
1. a pledge to opt out of or decline to enroll in the legislative pension system?
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| Yes | 566 votes; 82.3% |
| No | 98 votes; 14.2% |
| Undecided | 24 votes; 3.5% |
2. a pledge to decline any “per diem” payments?
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| Yes | 594 votes; 86.3% |
| No | 66 votes; 9.6% |
| Undecided | 28 votes; 4.1% |
3. a pledge to opt out of or decline to enroll in the legislative health care plan?
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| Yes | 460 votes; 66.9% |
| No | 189 votes; 27.5% |
| Undecided | 39 votes; 5.7% |
4. a pledge to decline any extra compensation above the baseline legislative salary?
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| Yes | 647 votes; 94.0% |
| No | 24 votes; 3.5% |
| Undecided | 17 votes; 2.5% |
5. a pledge to decline any cost of living increases until after their elected term expires?
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| Yes | 621 votes; 90.3% |
| No | 49 votes; 7.1% |
| Undecided | 18 votes; 2.6% |
6. a pledge to decline any vehicle benefits other than actual mileage on their personal car while on official business?
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| Yes | 658 votes; 95.6% |
| No | 19 votes; 2.8% |
| Undecided | 11 votes; 1.6% |
Part B: Taxpayer-Funded Campaigning
The so-called “Incumbent Protection Plan” has been written about and discussed extensively across Pennsylvania since July of 2005. In the 2008 declaration, would you support including:
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7. a pledge to not participate in, produce or air any “public service announcements” including their image or name?
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| Yes | 622 votes; 90.4% |
| No | 40 votes; 5.8% |
| Undecided | 26 votes; 3.8% |
8. a pledge to limit district newsletters to four per year?
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| Yes | 638 votes; 92.7% |
| No | 36 votes; 5.2% |
| Undecided | 14 votes; 2.0% |
9. a pledge to distribute district newsletters to ‘postal patron’ rather than using voter rolls as an address database?
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| Yes | 611 votes; 88.8% |
| No | 48 votes; 7.0% |
| Undecided | 29 votes; 4.2% |
10. a pledge to post all taxpayer-reimbursed expenses online on a monthly and cumulative basis?
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| Yes | 669 votes; 97.2% |
| No | 13 votes; 1.9% |
| Undecided | 6 votes; 0.9% |
Part C: Other General Issues
In the 2008 declaration, would you support including:
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11. a clause affirming that the candidate has read the PA Constitution within the past year?
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| Yes | 647 votes; 94.0% |
| No | 29 votes; 4.2% |
| Undecided | 12 votes; 1.7% |
12. a pledge to support a constitutional convention by the people of Pennsylvania?
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| Yes | 620 votes; 90.1% |
| No | 50 votes; 7.3% |
| Undecided | 18 votes; 2.6% |
13. a pledge to develop and/or support a plan to eliminate property taxes in Pennsylvania within two years?
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| Yes | 548 votes; 79.7% |
| No | 107 votes; 15.6% |
| Undecided | 33 votes; 4.8% |
14. a pledge to not support raising taxes (other than statewide revenue-neutral shifts) during their service in office?
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| Yes | 586 votes; 85.2% |
| No | 77 votes; 11.2% |
| Undecided | 25 votes; 3.6% |
15. a pledge to support either holding the line or cutting overall state spending in inflation-adjusted dollars during their service in office?
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| Yes | 643 votes; 93.5% |
| No | 33 votes; 4.8% |
| Undecided | 12 votes; 1.7% |
Constitutional Convention Poll
The Senate State Government Committee is currently scheduling hearings regarding a possible constitutional convention in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania's last convention was held in 1968, and was limited in scope to only a handful of issues. The last general convention in Pennsylvania was held in 1873. During that convention, the entire document was opened for review, with the exception of Article I, the Declaration of Rights.
A "limited" convention would allow the General Assembly to specify areas of the PA Constitution which would be subject to review. A "general" convention would allow the entire structure of government in Pennsylvania to be reviewed, which has not been done since 1873.
The likely method of calling a convention is via a statewide ballot question, as authorized by the General Assembly. If the voters approve a convention, delegate selection would follow in a subsequent election.
In 1968, 3 delegates were elected in each of the 50 senate districts. There was no primary election for delegates; rather the local political party committees each nominated candidates for delegate. In addition, 13 elected officials were involved in the convention for a total of 163 delegates.
1. Do you favor a constitutional convention in Pennsylvania?
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| Yes | 921 votes; 91.7% |
| No | 71 votes; 7.1% |
| Undecided | 12 votes; 1.2% |
2. Would you be more likely or less likely to support a convention if Article 1 were subject to review and change?
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| More Likely | 160 votes; 15.9% |
| Less Likely | 679 votes; 67.6% |
| Undecided | 165 votes; 16.4% |
3. If a constitutional convention were called, would you prefer a "limited" convention or a "general" convention?
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| Limited | 72 votes; 7.2% |
| General | 899 votes; 89.5% |
| Undecided | 33 votes; 3.3% |
4. Would you be more likely or less likely to support a convention if elected officials were allowed to be delegates?
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| More Likely | 17 votes; 1.7% |
| Less Likely | 952 votes; 94.8% |
| Undecided | 35 votes; 3.5% |
5. Would you be more likely or less likely to support a convention if elected officials were allowed to appoint delegates?
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| More Likely | 12 votes; 1.2% |
| Less Likely | 961 votes; 95.7% |
| Undecided | 31 votes; 3.1% |
6. Would you be more likely or less likely to support a convention if delegates were selected in non-partisan fashion, free of any influence from local political party committees?
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| More Likely | 963 votes; 95.9% |
| Less Likely | 16 votes; 1.6% |
| Undecided | 25 votes; 2.5% |
2006 Primary Election Poll
1. Are you eligible to vote in the May 16 primary?
| Yes | 1487 votes; 96.6% |
| No | 43 votes; 2.8% |
| Undecided | 12 votes; 0.8% |
2. Will you be voting in the May 16 primary?
| Yes | 1465 votes; 95.2% |
| No | 62 votes; 4.0% |
| Undecided | 12 votes; 0.8% |
3. Will you encourage others to vote in the May 16 primary?
| Yes | 1446 votes; 94.0% |
| No | 72 votes; 4.7% |
| Undecided | 24 votes; 1.6% |
4. Will you be volunteering to work a poll for a PACleanSweep candidate?
| Yes | 186 votes; 12.1% |
| No | 1284 votes; 83.4% |
| Undecided | 72 votes; 4.7% |
5. Will you encourage others to work a poll for a PACleanSweep candidate?
| Yes | 694 votes; 45.1% |
| No | 705 votes; 45.8% |
| Undecided | 143 votes; 9.3% |
Independent and Third Party Candidate Poll
The deadline for Republicans and Democrats to get on the Primary ballot has passed.
Other than write-in votes at the Primary Election, the only other chance to remove an incumbent from office in some districts will be by electing an Independent or third party candidate.
If there is no other competition for your incumbent in the General Election, would you consider voting for a credible Independent or third party candidate instead?
| Yes | 1485 votes; 93.2% |
| No | 109 votes; 6.8% |
Petitioning Poll
In Pennsylvania, candidates must gather signatures on a petition in order to have their name appear on the ballot for the Primary Election.
A candidate for the PA House of Representatives needs 300 signatures, while a candidate for PA Senate needs 500.
Petitioning begins on February 14, 2006.
Have you ever signed a petition to help a candidate get on the ballot?
| Yes | 975 votes; 53.9% |
| No | 835 votes; 46.1% |
Pay It Back Poll
Article II, Section 8 of the PA Constitution reads: "No member of either House shall during the term for which he may have been elected, receive any increase of salary, or mileage, under any law passed during such term."
The actual violation of this section is receiving the extra pay.
Do you believe those who refuse to return the "unvouchered expenses" can legitimately serve as members of the General Assembly?
| Yes | 98 votes; 7.6% |
| No | 1185 votes; 92.4% |
Lynn Herman Poll
Representative Lynn Herman (R - Centre Co.) has provided documentation showing he returned $3870.67 received through "unvouchered expenses."
He has not, however, returned $1100.00 in unvouchered expense money that he claims to have donated to "community groups."
House Rule 14 forbids members from donating "expense" funds to charitable organizations.
Should Lynn Herman be removed from the Unvouchered Expenses Hall of Shame?
| Yes | 52 votes; 6.9% |
| No | 701 votes; 93.1% |
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