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Today's Question Blog

What kind of political ads do you think are most effective?

You’ll likely be bombarded with political ads, fliers and emails between now and the election on Nov. 6. Today’s Question: What kind of political ads do you think are most effective? (As part of our On Message project, we’re fact checking the claims made in political ads, fliers, emails, etc. and finding out who’s paying…
by Eric Ringham

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What role does foreign policy play in your choice of presidential candidates?

Before the recent attacks on U.S. diplomatic facilities abroad, foreign policy seemed to hold a low profile in the current presidential campaign. Today’s Question: What role does foreign policy play in your choice of presidential candidates?
by Eric Ringham

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Do you take calories into account when eating at restaurants?

McDonald’s says it will begin posting calorie counts on all its menus starting next week, and will offer new foods like egg white McMuffins and more seasonal fruits and vegetables. Today’s Question: Do you take calories into account when eating at restaurants?
by Jon Gordon

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What should be the big national challenge of today?

Fifty years ago today, President John Kennedy announced a big national challenge: to land humans on the moon and return them safely to Earth before the end of that decade. Today’s Question: What should be the big national challenge of today?
by Eric Ringham

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Do you consider yourself part of the middle class, and how can you tell?

Both President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney say their policies would benefit the middle class. But a new study says the share of Americans who identify themselves as belonging to the middle class is shrinking. Today’s Question: Do you consider yourself part of the middle class, and how can you tell?
by Eric Ringham

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How do you sort out fact from fiction during a political campaign?

The role of fact in a political campaign has been a subject of controversy this year, as illustrated by a Romney staff member’s declaration that “We’re not going to let our campaign be dictated by fact checkers.” Today’s Question: How do you sort out fact from fiction during a political campaign?
by Eric Ringham

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What did you think of President Obama’s speech?

President Obama formally accepted his party’s nomination for a second term last night at the Democratic National Convention. Today’s Question: What did you think of President Obama’s speech?
by Eric Ringham

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Is the study discounting the benefits of organic food likely to change your eating habits?

A new study finds that, despite the expense, eating organic food does not deliver significant benefits in health or nutrition. Today’s Question: Is the study discounting the benefits of organic food likely to change your eating habits?
by Eric Ringham

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Do the conventions help you decide whom to vote for?

The Democratic National Convention opens today and concludes Thursday with acceptance speeches by President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. Today’s Question: Do the conventions help you decide whom to vote for?
by Eric Ringham

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