Monday November 9th, 2009
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What’s your top priority for President-Elect Barack Obama?
Posted by Jessica Ridenour on November 7, 2008 - 12:24pm.
Fix the economy. I’m going to have to choose between feeding myself and heating my house come winter at this rate!
40% (74 votes)
End the war in Iraq. Haven’t you heard that war is bad for children and other living things?
14% (25 votes)
Energy independence. The U.S. needs to attend AA meetings for its addiction to foreign oil.
26% (47 votes)
Health care. I’d love to have more security than with my current health care plan, which is basically: don’t get sick.
9% (16 votes)
Foreign relations. Dubya burned a lot of bridges that need to be mended.
7% (12 votes)
Other (tell us your thoughts in the comments box).
5% (10 votes)
Total votes: 184
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