September 7-9, 2010: Politico/George Washington University Battleground 2010 Survey—Nationwide poll of likely voters solicits the public۪s views on which Congressional issues are most important.
“NowI would like to read you a list of issues that some people from this part ofthe country have said are important to them. Please listen as I read the listand tell me which one issue is most important for Congress to work on….Thewars in Iraq and Afghanistan, illegal immigration, taxes, terrorism andhomeland security, government spending, health care reform, retirement andSocial Security, the economy and jobs, reforming Wall Street”
7% Thewars in Iraq and Afghanistan
4% Illegalimmigration
4% Taxes
3% Terrorismand homeland security
13% Governmentspending
8% Healthcare reform
5% Retirementand Social Security
46% Theeconomy and jobs
2% ReformingWall Street
7% Combination/Equally(Vol.)
1% Other(Vol.)
* None(Vol.)
1% Unsure