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 May 10, 2009 Survey
 

In the middle of a severe economic crisis, the socialist government of Spain announced that it would give $15 billion extra to the Spanish regions and that Catalonia would receive more than the average. What do you think of those measures?

 Will cause unemployment and deficit. 42%
 Kill the principle of solidarity. 32%
 I support them. 27%

 
 April 5, 2009 Survey
 

Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero traveled to Chile to meet with US Vice President Biden for 25 minutes. ¿Do you think it was an attempt to undo the damage caused by the unilateral withdrawal of Spanish troops from Kosovo?

 Yes. 76%
 No. 24%

 
 February 1, 2009 Survey
 

After destroying one million jobs last year, the Spanish economy started 2009 with more than three million unemployed workers. Do you think that in 2009 unemployment will hit an all-time high of four million workers?

 Yes. 85%
 No. 15%

 
 January 4, 2009 Survey
 

According to an opinion poll published on January 2, 53% of Spaniards demand government changes to better deal witht the economic downturn. Do you think Prime Minister Zapatero will change his cabinet within the next 3 months?

 No, he won't admit his mistakes. 60%
 Yes, he has no choice. 10%
 Yes, but it won't help. 30%

 
 September 7, 2008 Survey
 

Which of the two National Conventions of the major American political parties was better?

 The Democratic. 37%
 The Republican. 40%
 About the same. 17%
 I didn't follow them. 6%

 
 July 6, 2008 Survey
 

What do you think of the "Manifesto For A Common Language" that seeks that the rights of Spanish-speaking citizens are upheld in all the Spanish regions?

 I support it and have already signed it. 60%
 I support it and will sign it soon.
19%
 I support it but will not sign it. 4%
 It's not needed. 6%
 I'm against it. 11%

 
 June 15, 2008 Survey
 

What do you think of the proposal made by Bibiana A�do, Secretary of Equality, to reduce spousal abuse by establishing a phone for men to "channel their anger"?

 Ridiculous, it won't work. 78%
 Not enough, more is needed.
19%
 Great idea. 3%

 
 May 18, 2008 Survey
 

What do you think of the proposal made by the Secretary General of the Basque Socialist Party to "hold a referendum with all consequences after reaching consensus among Basques"?

 It would lead to secession. 59%
 It was negotiated with ETA.
29%
 Basques should decide. 12%

 
 April 13, 2008 Survey
 

What do you think of the fact that the Spanish Prime Minister was seen asleep and ignored by the rest of the participants in the NATO Summit in Bucharest?

 ZP is isolated internationally. 79%
 He should learn English.
16%
 He was just tired. 5%

 
 March 2, 2008 Survey
 

What do you think of the decision of Mariano Fern�ndez Bermejo, Spain's Secretary of Justice in the socialist administration, to spend $380,000 to fix his official redidence?

 It's a waste of public money. 92%
 He's in his right. 8%

 
 February 3, 2008 Survey
 

The Spanish general elections will be held March 9, 2008. In your opinion, what is the most important issue facing Spain and whose resolution should be a priority?

 The economy. 26%
 Terrorism. 7%
 Education. 6%
 National integrity. 47%
 None, Spain is in good shape. 14%

 
 January 13, 2008 Survey
 

On January 11, a committee sponsored by the Spanish Olympic Committee and the General Society of Authors and Editors announced the winner of the contest to select the lyrics for the national anthem o Spain. Do you like the lyrics chosen?

 Yes. 40%
 No. 50%
 I have not read them. 10%

 
 November 26, 2007 Survey
 

What do you think of the decision of the Spanish socialist party to hire a team of foreign "notables" to prepare its program for the 2008 general election?

 Proves that its leaders are not prepared. 70%
 It ignores the problems of the Spaniards. 13%
 It's good to get input from experts. 17%

 
 November 5, 2007 Survey
 

On October 25, members of a French NGO that included a Spanish flight crew were arrested in Chad. Four Spanish flight attendants were freed after French president Sarkozy negotiated their release. What do you think of Spanish prime minister Zapatero's presence at the airport to welcome the attendants home?

 ZP masterminded the release. 10%
 He went to thank Sarkozy. 7%
 He tried to steal Sarkozy's thunder. 83%

 
 October 29, 2007 Survey
 

Prime minister Zapatero promised that the bullet train (AVE) will get to Barcelona on December 21. However, his poor management of the project will likely result in delays. Do you think that the AVE service to Barcelona will start as scheduled?

 Yes, they will inaugurate no matter what. 11%
 No, there are too many sinkholes. 11%
 No, due to incompetence. 78%

 
 October 22, 2007 Survey
 

Mariano Fernández Bermejo, the Spanish minister of Justice, stated on October 17, 2007 that "the conditions will once again be ripe to establish a dialogue with ETA". Do you think that prime minister Zapatero will negotiate with the terrorist group ETA after the elections?

 Yes, he will negotiate no matter what. 90%
 It will depend on what the terrorists do. 6%
 No, ETA made it impossible. 4%