| Plain Dealer Ohio Poll: Should leaders declare beliefs? From the Plain Dealer, June 9, 2002
People were asked..."Gov. Bob Taft appoints some members of the state Board of
Education. Before the board votes on whether to teach evolution or intelligent design,
should the governor make public his position on the matter,or not?"
Yes: 72% No: 26% Not sure: 2%
"Will the governor 's position on teaching evolution
or intelligent design influence your vote when he seeks re-election in the fall, or
not?"
Yes: 46% No: 46% Not sure: 8%
"Should members of the state Board of Education make
public their positions on teaching evolution or intelligent design in Ohio schools, or
not?"
Yes: 77% No: 21% Not sure: 1%
"Will a school board member 's position on teaching
evolution or intelligent design influence your vote if they seek re-election in the fall,
or not?"
Yes: 51% No: 42% Not sure:7%
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