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This week, a select few Republicans will gather for the last prime-time presidential debate prior to the Iowa caucuses. In your opinion

The televised debates are helpful in choosing a candidate
0%
Debates are counterproductive – too much arguing and crosstalk
0%
Both parties should host more debates
0%
Both parties should host fewer debates.
0%
The parties have it right, but need to fine-tune eligibility and format
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Total votes: 0
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Now that the United States has announced it’s ending sanctions on Iran, freeing up to $150 billion in frozen assets (the equivalent of 100 Powerball lotteries)

It’s worth it if it keeps Iran from developing nuclear weapons and keeps Iran engaged with us
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What’s stopping the money from going to Assad and Hezbollah and other terrorist outlets?
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Iran will spend the windfall sensibly – on domestic matters like upgrading its oil production
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As with the seizure of American sailors, we’re in for a long stretch of Iranian head games
0%
Total votes: 0
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When it comes to severe fiscal difficulties spurred by public pension mismanagement, Illinois, New Jersey, and California, receive the most attention. Those states, however, are hardly alone. How should states handle the growing pension liabilities?

Imitate private industry and convert government pensions to defined-contribution/401k type accounts
0%
Cap the annual amount an individual retiree/pensioner can receive
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Grandfather current pensions, but do not allow defined-benefit accounts/pensions for new employees
0%
Leave pensions alone and cut programs and raise taxes to meet the pension obligations
0%
Total votes: 0
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Your favorite song at this time of the year

White Christmas
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Adeste Fidelis
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I Have A Little Dreidel
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Baby It’s Cold Outside
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Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
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Total votes: 0
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In the aftermath of the mass shooting in San Bernardino, the greatest concern should be:

Democrats branding Colorado’s mass shooting as “domestic terrorism” but not the massacre in California
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Republicans not interested in a conversation about gun control and getting weapons off the street
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Media overkill – plus sloppy speculation – that confuses the public and encourages copycat shooters
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A nation unable to face up to myriad, multi-layered problems that divide and endanger society
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Total votes: 0
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What are the chances of Germany becoming nuclear?

None. That issue was resolved after World War II for both Japan and Germany.
44%
Slight—as long as it remains a member of a powerful NATO.
22%
50/50. It depends on American leadership and whether Germany remains under the U.S. nuclear umbrella.
22%
Good. The nuclear club is expanding and deterrence is Germany’s only method to prevent blackmail.
11%
Inevitable. Germany will eventually become nuclear, given its historic dominance of European politics.
0%
Total votes: 9
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Donald Trump sparked a firestorm when he called for a “a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country's representatives can figure out what is going on.” In your opinion

Trump’s correct
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Ban select nations, yes, but not one religion
0%
Ban all entries while the government reassesses the situation
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Immigration bans aren’t the American way
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Total votes: 0
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This week, as Americans travel to and fro to gather around the holiday table, let us give thanks for

Living in society rich in its freedom and bountiful harvest
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The good company of family and friends
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Overindulging on Thursday . . . and Black Friday
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Turkey as a source of protein iron, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B6 and niacin
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Total votes: 0
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As protests over race relations spread to more than a hundred college campuses across America this past week, the biggest problem is

Systemic racism that’s never gone away
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The emotional immaturity of college-age students
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The trampling of First Amendment and free-speech rights
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The ongoing balancing act that is political correctness
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Total votes: 0
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As nations celebrate Veterans/Armistice/Remembrance Day this week, our greatest concern should be

Forgetting the root causes of World War I and their relevance to this age
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Delayed health care and waiting times at Veterans Administration hospitals for those who served the nation
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Veterans’ affairs becoming a partisan football in the 2016 election
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Nearly a century after its inception, too many citizens confusing Veterans Day with Memorial Day
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Total votes: 0
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