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2009 STATE OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY SURVEY   Part I. The Republican Party 1. Why did Republicans lose the White House and Congressional seats in the 2008 elections?   Iraq War Poor Economy Government's Response to Katrina Republican Scandals Republicans acted like Democrats President Bush's policies Liberal Media Other 2. What are the key strengths and beliefs of the Republican Party that we can build on?   Social Issues Family Values Ethics Free Markets National Security Fiscal Discipline Limited Government Personal Responsibility Pro-Life Other 3. What are the weaknesses of the Republican Party?   Bad Messaging Poor Response to Democrats Republicans who don't vote like Republicans Standing Up for Principles Need to Lead in Congress Other 4. What is the best way to encourage and register new voters in your community?   Door-to-Door visits Online Social Networking E-mail Personal Appearances by Republican Leaders in Your Area Radio Ads Interaction at Community Events Online Advertising Other 5. What technology would you like to see the RNC make better use of to grow our Party?   More Aggressive E-mail Campaigns More Aggressive Text Messages More Aggressive use of Twitter More Social Networking Sites like Facebook and MyGOP Other   Part II. Domestic and Social Issues 1. A recent national poll reported that nearly 25% of Americans want the government to pass more socialism. Do you agree or disagree?   Agree Disagree Undecided 2. Which do you believe creates more jobs for the American economy: Government Programs and Spending or The American Free Enterprise System?   Government Programs and Spending American Free Enterprise System Undecided 3. The Obama Administration has proposed spending as much as $1.5 trillion to bail out the banking industry. Do you agree or disagree with this proposal?   Yes No Undecided 4. Do you oppose so-called "card-check" legislation, which eliminates secret ballot elections during unionization drives and puts workers at risk of intimidation by labor bosses?   Yes No Undecided 5. Should Republicans unite to block new federal government bureaucracy and red tape that will crush future economic growth?   Yes No Undecided 6. Should Republicans in Congress oppose the new wasteful government spending programs passed in the recent "stimulus" bill by the Pelosi-Reid Democrats designed to "spread the wealth"?   Yes No Undecided 7. Do you agree that we must secure our borders to stop illegal immigration?   Yes No Undecided 8. Should we do everything we can to block Democrats who are trying to shut down conservative talk radio with the so-called "fairness doctrine"?   Yes No Undecided 9. Should we resist Barack Obama's proposal to spend billions of federal taxpayer dollars to pay "volunteers" who perform his chosen tasks?   Yes No Undecided 10. Should Republicans unite in opposition to judicial nominees who bring a personal, left-wing agenda on social issues to their jobs as judges?   Yes No Undecided 11. Should bureaucrats in Washington, DC be in charge of making your health care choices instead of you and your doctor?   Yes No Undecided 12. Do you want Republicans to vigorously defend the attacks on the partial-birth abortion ban by the Democrat majority?   Yes No Undecided   Part III. Homeland Security and Defense Issues 1. If Barack Obama tries to gut the USA PATRIOT Act and other important laws that promote the safety and security of all Americans, should Republicans in Congress fight back?   Yes No Undecided 2. Should we stop Democrat leaders from cutting funding from our intelligence agencies or bringing back Clinton-era restrictions on inter-agency communications?   Yes No Undecided 3. Do you support the use of air strikes against any country that offers safe harbor or aid to individuals or organizations committed to further attacks on America?   Yes No Undecided 4. Should Republicans unite in support of full funding for border and port security when Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid try to make cuts in these areas?   Yes No Undecided 5. Do you think U.S. troops should have to serve under United Nations' commanders?   Yes No Undecided 6. Do you agree that our top military priority should be fighting terrorists?   Yes No Undecided 7. Should we fight military-cutting efforts in Congress, such as the proposal from liberal Barney Frank to slash the Pentagon budget by 25%?   Yes No Undecided 8. Even though Barack Obama pledged to meet personally with the likes of Raul Castro, Hugo Chavez and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, should Republicans continue to focus on supporting democratic movements in oppressive states like Cuba, Venezuela and Iran?   Yes No Undecided