Poll #2 Opinion of Gov. Blagojevich's decision to spend $10 million on stem cell research

Opinion of Gov. Blagojevich's decision to spend $10 million on stem cell research.

4 day poll
July 19th - 23th, 2005

Question: "Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich recently ordered that $10 million be spent on stem cell research. What are your thoughts on this?"


Total votes cast: 89

1. (1) Good use of the money. Stem cell research is promising in relieving misery and disease for many people in the state. It was forward thinking and a responsible move.: 47 votes - 52.8%
2. 2, 3, and 4.: 31 votes - 34.8%

3. (4) Governors shouldn't make decisions to spend money on such things without involving the legislature.: 6 votes - 6.7%

4. (3) Stem cell research is unethical and should never be funded by government.: 2 votes - 2.2%

5. 2 & 4: 2 votes - 2.2%

6. 3 & 4: 1 vote - 1.1%

7. (2) It's irresponsible to be spending this much money on research when the state is in such bad financial shape.: 0 votes - 0.0%

8. 2 & 3: 0 votes - 0.0%