There are a number of proposals for aid to Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, etc. How should they be handled?...

How much responsibility does the Biden Administration have for Iran's drone attacks on Israel? 52.9%...

Iowa's Caitlin Clark will likely be the #1 overall pick in the pro draft Monday. Are you looking for...

The U.S. Senate is considering voting on a motion to table the Articles of Impeachment against the H...

A national poll says the minimum wage should be $10.50 per hour. What do you think is the right numb...

Would you ever consider voting for a "third party" candidate for President? 37.4%--Yes 31....

Donald Trump said Monday abortion should be a states rights issue. Your response? 72.2%--Agree 05.6%...

What is your level of interest in Monday's solar eclipse? 13.0%--Lots of interest, will travel to im...

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., will be at a rally in Des Moines on April 13. What's your level of interest?...

The so-called "bird flu" has now been found in cows. Your reaction? 00.0%--No need to pani...

We're down to the final two in our KXEL Mutt Madness favorite famous dog contest...who do you think ...

Your opinion of "April Fool" jokes? 15.0%--No time for that, the world is too unstable 35....

Florida just enacted a law limiting social media accounts for minors. Good idea for Iowa? 47.1%--Bad...

Another one just for fun...chocolate bunnies...which do you eat first? 90.0%--Ears 10.0%--Feet [soca...

We need a break from the heavy stuff...so...with Easter upon us...Peeps? 37.0%--Yes, please 63.0%--N...

Does RFK Jr's selection of Nicole Shanahan as a running mate affect your vote? 94.4%--No impact 00.0...

Who would have handled the past six months better as Speaker of the House? 07.1%--Kevin McCarthy 07....

A "Motion to Vacate" has been filed against House Speaker Mike Johnson. How would you vote...

Should Congress pass the current $1.2 trillion spending bill to resolve the current year federal bud...

Your reaction to Donald Trump's use of the word "bloodbath" in a speech last Saturday? 25....

Are you filling out a bracket this year for NCAA Women's March Madness? 15.4%--Yes 84.6%--No [socast...

Are you filling out a bracket this year for NCAA Men's March Madness? 11.1%--Yes 88.9%--No [socast_a...

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., says he'll announce his VP running mate on Mar. 26. Which of the following r...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer took to the Senate floor to call for a new election in Israel. ...

Now that both Biden and Trump have locked in enough delegates to win nomination...what will the Nove...

Should a federal law be passed banning TikTok in the U.S.? 84.6%--Yes 15.4%--No [socast_ad_slot widg...

In the State of the Union address, President Biden called for the rich to "pay their fair share...

Will Joe Biden be the Democrat presidential nominee in 2024? 39.4%--Yes 60.6%--No [socast_ad_slot wi...

Donald Trump told Fox viewers there were about six names on his VP short list. Your favorite? 04.0%-...

Given the ruling against Donald Trump in a New York civil courtroom, should businesses consider movi...

The GOP South Carolina Primary is this Saturday. Predicted outcome? 92.9%--Trump wins, but Haley sta...

Today is a national holiday many call "Presidents' Day"--but it's still officially "W...

What is your reaction to President Biden's trip to East Palestine, Ohio on Friday? 92.3%--It's a yea...

Reports surfaced of a significant threat to the U.S. tied to Russia. Reaction? 54.5%--Fake to get th...

Former DEM Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is advising Donald Trump on defense and foreign policy. Your reaction?...

Early this morning, the Senate passed a bill providing another $95B to Ukraine. Both of Iowa's Senat...

Given the Special Counsel's Report, should President Biden leave office before his term is up? 27.8%...

Presume Donald J. Trump wins the GOP nomination and again becomes President. Should Tim Scott have a...

Presume Donald J. Trump wins the GOP nomination and again becomes President. Should Doug Burgum have...

Presume Donald J. Trump wins the GOP nomination and again becomes President. Should Nikki Haley have...

Presume Donald J. Trump wins the GOP nomination and again becomes President. Should Ron DeSantis hav...

Presume Donald J. Trump wins the GOP nomination and again becomes President. Should Vivek Ramaswamy ...

Assess the chance that a new five-year Farm Bill will be passed by Congress before the August recess...

Tomorrow is Groundhog Day. How much do you care if Puxatawney Phil sees his shadow? 65.0%--Not at al...

The Chinese president promised the U.S. president late last year that China would not interfere with...

There are renewed attempts by the U.S. House to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayork...

RAGBRAI will take a southern Iowa route this year. How does that effect your interest? 05.9%--More i...

What is your reaction regarding a claimed southern border deal coming from the U.S. Senate? 42.9%--T...

Iowa native Kari Lake claims she was offered money to stay out of the Arizona U.S. Senate race. Reac...

Given the revelations about the college athlete gambling investigation, what should happen? 21.4%--A...

After Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, Nikki Haley will: 11.1%--Drop out 38.9%--Continue at least th...

Who will win the New Hampshire GOP primary Tuesday? 90.8%--Trump 04.6%--Haley 00.0%--DeSantis 00.0%-...

Who will win the New Hampshire DEM primary Tuesday? 15.0%--Biden (as a write-in) 05.0%--Phillips 05....

If Trump wins the New Hampshire primary Tuesday, which is more likely to drop out before Nevada and/...

Will there be a partial government shutdown later this week? 58.8%--Yes 41.2%--No [socast_ad_slot wi...

Which of the following remaining GOP candidates would you NOT vote for if s/he becomes the GOP nomin...

Who would you support in Monday's GOP Caucus? 72.2%--Trump 00.0%--Haley 22.2%--DeSantis 05.6%--Ramas...

Will you be attending the GOP caucus on Monday? 50%--Yes 00%--No 50%--Maybe [socast_ad_slot widget_n...

Should action be taken against the Secretary of Defense for not telling the White House he was in th...

Should all schools have armed officers/guards in place at all times? 65.0%--Yes 35.0%--No [socast_ad...

Should school officials, including teachers, be armed if they have passed certain specialized traini...

The House Speaker and 60 members are at the U.S./Mexico border today. Impact of the trip? 10.5%--Non...

Did you make New Year's resolutions? 05.6%--Yes 94.4%--No [socast_ad_slot widget_name="Ad Slot&...

Welcome to 2024...which best describes your feelings about the shiny new year? 27.8%--Optimistic 22....

There is a tradition of revelry on New Year's Eve. What are your plans? 66.7%--No plans, just anothe...

Iowa State plays its college football bowl game Friday, while Iowa plays on Monday. Your level of in...

The Texas Governor is sending planeloads of illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities like Chicago and ...

Are you returning any Christmas gifts you received this year? 05.3%--Yes 73.7%--No 05.3%--Not sure y...

Relatively speaking, how much did you spend on Christmas gifts this year? 14.3%--More than in the pa...

Are you travelling for Christmas, and if so...how far? 75.1%--Not travelling 08.3%--Less than 25 mil...

Variety magazine has published a list of the "100 Greatest Television Shows of All Time".....

Should states have the right to use the 14th Amendment to deny a candidate a place on the ballot in ...

Gov. Reynolds has objected to President Trump using her past statements supporting him in a TV ad. 6...

GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will be hosting an event with free-food in Waterloo Wedne...

Are you attending the Trump event in downtown Waterloo Tuesday? 00.0%--Yes 94.1%--No 05.9%--Maybe [s...

The Senate is staying in D.C. in hopes a compromise on the border can be reached before Christmas. 2...

The U.S. House has formally approved beginning impeachment proceedings against the President. Reacti...

Christmas Day is less than two weeks away. How much of your shopping is done? 25.0%--None 08.3%--01-...

When you see Christmas decorations, your immediate reaction is: 07.1%--Pressure because of the gift ...

Hunter Biden has now been charged with tax evasion. Reaction? 04.2%--Ploy by Democrats to force Joe ...

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy is resigning from Congress this month, a year before the end of his te...

TIME magazine named singer Taylor Swift as their "Person of the Year"...your reaction? 06....

Some Republican presidential candidates are debating Wednesday night. Your reaction? 44.8%--Don't ca...

Which of the following teams left out of the College Football Playoff has the best case for having b...

Israel has informed several Arab states that it wants to carve out a buffer zone on the Palestinian ...

The House will vote tomorrow to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY). Should they? 53.3%--No, there's bee...

The Trump campaign is selling Christmas wrapping paper with Trump's mug shot on it, plus a Santa hat...

For many, the Thanksgiving holiday meant a four-day weekend. After that much time with family/away f...

Which do you prefer...Thanksgiving dinner, or Thanksgiving leftovers? 29.4%--Dinner 05.9%--Leftovers...

Which of the following is your favorite "Thanksgiving" song? 40.0%--Bing Crosby, "I'v...

Will Bob Vander Plaats' endorsement of Ron DeSantis provide meaningful benefit in the Iowa Caucuses?...

Regardless of who the nominee is, will the GOP nominee for vice president be anyone who has run for ...

Will you be participating in "Black Friday" shopping? 91.7%--No 08.3%--Yes, in person 00.0...

Are you traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday? 65.0%--No 35.0%--Yes, by car 00.0%--Yes, by plane [s...

NY Congressman George Santos was rebuked by a House ethics committee. Santos says he won't run for r...

The House adjourned and went home before the Senate took up the stopgap funding bill. 15.0%--Irrespo...

The Speaker of the House has proposed a two-tiered continuing resolution, keeping the government fun...

Tim Scott dropped out of the presidential race Sunday night. Who benefits most in either voter or fi...

Should Republican National Committee chair Ronna Romney McDaniel be replaced? 72.7%--Yes 00.0%--No 1...

Donald Trump continues to hold events to compete with RNC debates. Does this impact your view of him...

The third RNC-sanctioned presidential candidate debate is tonight. Will you be paying attention? 47....

Today is city/school election day in Iowa. Are you voting? 46.7%--Yes, voting today 06.6%--Yes, vote...

Gov. Kim Reynolds is endorsing Gov. Ron DeSantis for president, after earlier saying she would not e...

We "fall back" this weekend due to the end of Daylight Saving Time. How will you use the &...

Ron DeSantis said today Donald Trump should be removed from the presidential nomination contest if h...

As the U.S. House weighs issues such as aid for Israel, how should they approach things? 63.6%--Do w...

It's Halloween...so which of the following is scariest to you? 60.0%--Joe Biden winning in 2024 06.7...

Should adults dress up in Halloween costumes, or should that be left for the young? 68.8%--Fine to d...

U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota has declared his candidacy for the Democrat nomination for pres...

Based on what you've seen so far, give us your impression of new Speaker Mike Johnson. 35.7%--Impres...

Some claim that the paralysis over electing a new Speaker was made worse by Kevin McCarthy's actions...

Which of the following current issues causes you the most concern? 50.0%--Economy/inflation 10.0%--T...

One candidate for Speaker of the House attached a bag from McDonald's with his "Dear Colleague&...

Former House Speaker McCarthy is keeping the door open to reclaiming the gavel. If no speaker is nam...

The President spoke to the nation seeking foreign aid. Which do you favor? 00.0%--Ukraine 62.5%--Isr...

Now that Jim Jordan's bid to become Speaker of the House has failed a second time...what next? 64.0%...

Should President Biden travel to Israel Wednesday? 17%--Yes 55%--No 28%--Depends on the Purpose [soc...

How likely is it that Jim Jordan will be Speaker of the House at some point this week? 24%--Definite...

How likely are you to participate in the Iowa Caucus on Jan. 15, 2024? 20.0%--Definitely 10.0%--Like...

Now that Scalise is out, who will be the next Speaker of the House? 72.7%--Jordan 04.6%--McHenry 09....

Should the U.S. take action to re-freeze the $6B in Iranian assets? 100.0%--Yes 000.0%--No 000.0%--N...

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., is now running as an independent for president. Who does this hurt most? 44....

How much did the release of $6B to Iran contribute to the Hamas attack on Israel? 78.6%--Completely ...

Which of the following best describes when the House will have a new Speaker? 25.0%--On or before We...

Who should be the next Speaker of the House? 13.0%--Scalise 74.0%--Jordan 13.0%--Other[socast_ad_slo...

Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as Speaker of the House. Reaction? 18.8%--Good move, right time 43.8%...

The Iowa Speedway in Newton will host a top-level NASCAR race next year for the first time. Thoughts...

Donald Trump will hold two rallies in Eastern Iowa Saturday. Are you attending? 27.3%--Yes, in Water...

During Wednesday's "debate", Nikki Haley said she feels dumber every time she hears Vivek ...

Based on how the first two GOP "debates" went...should KXEL carry the third debate to be h...

Which of the 7 candidates who will be at the RNC Debate Wednesday do you think will benefit the most...

Which of the 7 candidates who will be at the RNC Debate Wednesday are you most looking forward to he...

The federal fiscal year ends Saturday. What is the most likely situation? 29.4%--Government shutdown...

Evening concerts returned to the National Cattle Congress Fair this year. Thoughts? 46.7%--Great ide...

Republicans in the U.S. House failed to reach agreement on a budget...so they went home for the week...

Who has the best chance of winning Thursday's "KXEL Celebrity Cow Milking Contest" at the ...

Elon Musk is suggesting that all of X/Twitter may be behind a paywall. Your reaction? 14.3%--Will he...

In light of the armed man posing as a security team member, should RFK Jr. get Secret Service protec...

Which is the greater threat to the U.S. economy? 44.8%--Prolonged auto workers strike 55.2%--Prolong...

What is the most likely outcome when the federal fiscal year ends on Sept. 30? 14.3%--Government shu...

What is the most likely outcome when the UAW contract with carmakers expires this week? 14.3%--Short...

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has opened an impeachment investigation against President Biden. Reacti...

This is the 22nd anniversary of the Attack on America. Which best describes your feelings? 52.9%--No...

No fewer than five presidential candidates are set to attend the Iowa-Iowa State game. Reaction? 17....

The NFL regular season begins tonight with a prime time game on NBC. You in? 15.8%--Absolutely, from...

A federal prosecutor says he will indict Hunter Biden before the end of the month. Reaction? 23.5%--...

Did you encounter travel difficulties during the Labor Day weekend? 13.4%--Yes 33.3%--No difficultie...

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has tested positive again for COVID. Will the Administration use this to p...

Best food for a Labor Day cookout is...? 54.6%--Beef burgers on the grill 00.0%--Chicken on the gril...

A new national poll says 70 percent of Americans are stressed about finances. Are you stressed about...

Should the RNC relax its rules regarding who qualifies to be on the stage for the second presidentia...

If the government forces COVID masks again, will you comply? 00.0%--Yes 75.0%--No 25.0%--Sometimes [...

If the government forces COVID vaccines again, will you comply? 000.0%--Yes 100.0%--No[socast_ad_slo...

Donald Trump is selling merchandise featuring his mug shot photo from the Georgia criminal case. Rea...

Which of the following speakers at Saturday's KXEL Caucus Cookout should audience members enjoy hear...

Is national party control of presidential debates good or bad for voters? 20.0%--Good, keeps it orga...

What will generate more viewers tomorrow night...the presidential debate, or Trump with Tucker? 50.0...

Of these candidates who say they'll participate Wednesday, which do you think will "win" t...

Is the media making too much out of warning of the coming hot/humid weather? 47.6%--Yes, no need to ...

Presume you have a favorite to be the GOP presidential nominee. Who is your second choice? 14.8%--Tr...

Today is the one year anniversary of the "Inflation Reduction Act"--which even the New Yor...

The first RNC-sponsored GOP presidential debate is on August 23. Your level of interest? 15.8%--I'll...

What are your feelings about the late night indictment in Georgia of former President Trump? 82.4%--...

Are you more or less likely to go to the Iowa State Fair if you know a presidential candidate (or fi...

Regarding the Iowa State Fair...should there just be a butter cow, or are you OK with other figures,...

Regarding the Aug. 23 RNC debate...should Trump participate? 37.5%--Yes, all qualified candidates sh...

Two candidates, Johnson and Suarez, have the contributions but not poll numbers to make the RNC deba...

By this time next year, the Big 10 will have 18 teams and the Big 12 will have 16 teams. Your reacti...

There are three "Iowa Talking Points" events set for August. Will you attend? 00.0%--Binkl...

Based solely on what we know from news accounts, who has committed the greater offense against the c...

Mike Pence said Donald Trump was led astray by "crackpot lawyers"--Reaction? 14.3%--Pence ...

President Trump was indicted for actions tied to January 6, 2021. Reaction? 09.0%--Sounds like there...

Who was the most surprising (in a bad way) at the Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines? 00.0%--Haley 00.0%--...

Who was the most surprising (in a good way) at the Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines? 05.6%--Haley 05.6%-...

Government data showed GDP growing faster than expected in the second quarter. 07.7%--The numbers he...

Hunter Biden's plea deal fell apart in court Wednesday. Reaction? 28.6%--Temporary snag, essentially...

Ron DeSantis is cutting more than a third of his campaign staff. Reaction? 73.3%--Sounds like troubl...

Elon Musk has removed the "bird" logo on Twitter, replacing it with an X. Your suggestion?...

The 50th RAGBRAI is Jul. 23-29. Your reaction? 00.0%--Going to be part of it 50.0%--Great for the st...

The Iowa Speedway is host to a pair of IndyCar races with large concerts. Your view? 50.0%--Great ex...

What is the likelihood that Donald Trump is indicted by the Jan. 6 grand jury? 11.1%--No chance 11.1...

Of the following new foods at next month's Iowa State Fair, which would you be LEAST LIKELY to try? ...

Of the following new foods at next month's Iowa State Fair, which would you be MOST LIKELY to try? 0...

Who came out the best at the Family Leader Summit? 07.1%--Trump (by not appearing) 00.0%--DeSantis 0...

The FBI director denied under oath to Congress yesterday that the agency was protecting the Biden fa...

Gov. Reynolds is waiting under the Family Leader Summit Friday to sign the fetal heartbeat bill. Tho...

President Trump has criticized Gov. Reynolds for staying neutral in the 2024 Iowa caucuses. Reaction...

The White House slammed the GOP's anti-woke defense bill, saying diversity gives the U.S. a 'strateg...

The Administration is now using the phrase "Bidenomics" to describe economic policy. What ...

Meta/Instagram has revealed a new Twitter competitor called Threads. Will you join? 12.5%--I'll try ...

Cocaine was found in the White House. Best explanation? 55.0%--Hunter, because of his past 15.0%--Jo...

How well do people understand the true meaning of Independence Day? 00.0%--They understand and respe...

How well do Americans understand the Declaration of Independence? 00.0%--Very Well 05.8%--Well 00.0%...

Independence Day includes fireworks for many. How about for you? 16.7%--I will attend a public displ...

Former Texas U.S. Rep. Will Hurd is running for president. Chance of winning the GOP nomination? 89....

Fireworks have been legal in Iowa now for 6 years. Should they be? 66.6%--Yes, under the current rul...

Audio of Pres. Trump discussing classified documents was leaked. Your reaction? 21.2%--He says it ex...

Given developments over the past weekend, what are the chances Vladimir Putin is still in control of...

SCOTUS has limited states abilities to handle immigration, deferring to federal policy. Your reactio...

It's been a year since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Reaction to what has happened since? 25.0%--Thoug...