The Question

Are public employees' pay and benefits more than California can afford?

Yes, political influence of unions has raised pay to unsustainable levels
No, California needs to raise taxes to meet its obligations
Yes, this is an example of government waste and abuse
No, paying public workers poorly invites corruption

The Question

How will Gavin Newsom fare in his run for lieutenant governor?

He'll win
Lose in the general election
Lose in the Democratic primary
He'd better get used to total obscurity

The Question

Do you favor Prop. 14 (single primary)?

Yes, it will put top two candidates in the general election regardless of party
No, it eliminates write-ins and effectively dooms third parties
Stupid that this is even on the ballot

The Question

Who would you most like to see run for governor?

George Lucas
Arianna Huffington
Tim Lincecum
Larry Page/Sergei Brin
Mike Singletary
George Clooney
Zsa Zsa Gabor or any of her husbands proven to still be alive

The Question

What is your favorite Matt Damon movie?

Good Will Hunting
Saving Private Ryan
The Ocean movies
The Bourne movies
The Talented Mr. Ripley

The Question

Which of the world's three richest people do you admire most?

Carlos Slim
Bill Gates
Warren Buffett
Admire isn't the word I'd use for any of them

The Question

How should legislators vote on social issues like same-sex marriage?

According to their personal beliefs
According to the views of their constituents
With their party leaders

The Question

Is it fair to subject low-performing schools to closure or overhaul?

Yes, they're failing students
No, list is just schools in poor neighborhoods

The Question

Should underwater homeowners who can afford their mortgages become walkaways?

Yes, makes no sense to keep paying
No, better to fulfill obligation and keep good credit rating
Try to work something out with the bank first
With rising sea levels, a lot of local homeowners will be underwater

The Question

Large protests at UC:

Show lawmakers the anger
Don't help solve anything
Fun in a '60s kind of way
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