Most important issue facing country today
people being able to support thier families and not having to decide to buy gas or groceries or having to quite q job they like becayse they cant afford to get there because of the price of gas.
The economy, social security, the war, energy, food prices
Lack of Education, the richest nation in the world has more illiteracy than many nations.
The economy as it relates to alien nationals accessing public services and energy.
the worsening economic state of the country
Rising food and gas prices, housing decline, food shortages
Left-wing Socialists in positions of power.
fuel prices and their effect on the economy
gas prices along with the impacts of these prices on the economy
The economy (gas prices, unemployment, housing crisis)
The war in Iraq because it has destroyed our economy and unnecessarily cost 1,000s of lives.
Two: Domestic energy production and illegal immigration
Gas prices and the cost of living and sending our people to iraq
People seem more focused on getting a "first" elected than the issues facing us
Giving too much money to those on welfare. Most should get a job!!!!
Disregard of the Constitution, America becoming a police state
The lack of a reasoned, pragmatic approach to life and policies among citizens and the government.
The high cost of gas and food and the high interest rates on credit cards .and etc
The effect oil prices and the failure to produce energy at home is having on our economy
getting rid of the idiots in Congress and starting over
The total economic failure due to political policies and the complete lack of a comprehensive universal healthcare system.
releasing the oil companies to drill in Anwar and the OCS and in the western states to bring more supply and to build more refineries and nuclear plants.
War in Iraq, Gas prices too high, Crime, Economy
congress not working in our behalf, energy, national security, taxes
The Economy is the most important issue. When this is in order, we can focus on getting other things done.
Political correctness and the bias'd press
we need to get some peace i think that the war should be over with and that we fight for what we believe in instead of havein to deal with other countries that want to screw with us.
no faith, some people in this Country are very negative specially the Democrats.
high prices--but no pay raises, keeping our country free, president election
Loss of freedoms in the name of terrorism; warrantless wiretaps
not using our on natural resources- we need to drill here
mortgage crisis which severly impacts the economy
We need to drill more for oil offshore to get away from importing oil.
THE ECONOMY and monetary policy and what the role of government should be.
Elections controlled by big business (the rich).
health care for the poor here in the USA , instead of every other country
the american people suffering account of big big business
the fact that there is no actually good choice in this years presidential campaign
Illegal Aliens; Individuals from other Countries feeding into our Social Security and Wefare Systems!!
economy and that the current administration has been so dishonest
republican adventurism in iraq and lack of universal heathcare
Independence on foreign oil, war on terrorism, and troublemakers should be defeated (Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, etc.) with positive role models who would be a CHRISTIAN
economy, war, senate, the house, wall street Big business+ oil among them=health
Probably the fear of non-combat civilians on the war.
the war and gas prices,and global warming
Making the transition to alternative energy sources
too many immagrants, legal and illegal causing overpopulation
war in Iraq and economic consequences of that
Partisan politics, which leads to division, dissention, and destruction. Abortion
The disappearance of our civil liberties
energy that is high gas price and unable to get to work
How our judicial system works, or doesn't
obtaining a good president with good moral values as a christian and seering this country in the right direction. There are many ways that you can answer this question depending on what view you consider. Poverty, crime, GAS PRICES, and many more....
Energy Independence and Securing the Borders
soaring gas prices, the economy in general
illegal immigrants and the financal burdon they put on a state&country
War on Terror...safety of our country..maintaining our military strength
immigration, enconmy & US's dependance on foreign oil,
There are TOO MANY to pick just one. Start with illegal aliens, the potential tax increases, government spending/growth, FINALLY wrapping up Iraq = winning? Victory, finally? And, HUGE -- start drilling offshore and ANWR !!!!!
wars against eachother and illegal immigrants needing to be turned legal!
upholding the constitution in a manner that honors the intent of the framers
War in Iraq and our standing in world opinion.
gasoline prices andsubsiquent higher prices on everything
being oil dependent on nation states that harbor those who want us dead
Actually 2 things: economy and terrorism.
Moral character of our elected officials
The Economy and the Job Market (related)
IMMIGRATION, AND GIVING MY TAX MONEY TO PEOPLE THAT BOUGHT TOO MUCH HOUSE FOR THEIR BUDGET
War in Iraq and the needs of the people in US
Lack of personal responsibility (root cause of most economic problems)
financial status for all persons young and old.
the old caring for them the country never faced this living crisis befor
Divisive factionism willingness to achieve stasus rather than progress.
keeping the terrorist away from out country.
homeland security/national defense high cost of gas
our trading with China, a communist country with a long record of civil right abuses
Cost of goods going up and pay staying the same.
Importance of using Judo/Christian values as the basis for ethics and our world view
the fact that baby boomers are going to break the social security system when they all retire.
out canidates for president are nothing to be desired
Non action in congress/ It's all about them and to hell with the people.
The Help being provided to illegal aliens
Real High Gas Prices Put The Down For Good .
people getting locked up over our failed "Drug War" And at least De-criminalizing marijuana so law enforcement can focus on other more important issues.
Abortion; Partial Birth Abortion, Gays able to marry is ridiculous and un-natural.
The corrupt Republican party, which in the last 8 years alone has brought us unnecessary wars, fiscal irresponsibility, environmental rollbacks, torture of detainees, and more. We desperately need responsible leadership and accountability.
Housing crisis effecting the overall economy
Security from both external and internal forces
That we have taken God out of ever aspect of our daily lives starting in the '60's and it gets worse each year. PLUS not living by our Constitution and Bill of Rights
energy/fuel prices and illegal immigration
Greed - it is the core of ALL of the problems facing this nation.
The Economy which includes The weak dollar and the cost of illegals
National Security... both overseas and at our borders
The economy. Specifically the price of oil and nothing is being don about it.
the economy, the battle against extreme islam and the illegal imagrants
Abrogation of and violation of the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
high gas prices because in essence they affect everyone from consumer all the way to producer.
Economy, Iraq War, Health Care, Environment
The Iraq war and the building confilct with Iran
Inability to Trust or Believe the Stablished Government (Judicial, Executive or Legislative)
The Economy and the war, energy, industrial and foreign policies that put us economically in the wrong direction.
gas prices you can not go to work if you can't buy gas and grocery prices ore high.
honest leaders,putting the country first,not the party
Environmental pollution (we can't fix the other problems if we're all dead)
the economy and decling worth of the dollar and wages
the lack of a constitutional restraint on government

Most important issue facing Texas today
Education, too many dropouts and too many inept teachers.
riding out all the bad thing happening in our country because of bad mistakes made by the current government.
gas prices along with the impact of these prices on the economy
illegal immigration - border enforcement
The propert tax increases are so high that they will inevitably cause people displacement and more homelessness for those on fixed income.
getting rid of elected officals who are not doing their jobs, drawing a nice salary,taking advantage of Texans and their office.
The Economy - not as bad as the rest of the nation, but getting there
Illegal immigration and non-enforcement of immigration laws
Getting rid of Rick Perry - and I'm a Republican.
Too many benefits to illegal immigrants.
We need to open up the closed oil wells and start using our own oil. that way we can keep the money in Texas instead of over seas.
Poor distribution of wealth (low salaries, no bennefits); policies highly favor the upper class.
Managing growth and improving state services
Poor quality of schools and misguided school standards
politians who lack moral values to base decisions upon
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Officer Turnover and Low Pay Rates.
The ability to pay your bills and the gas food and the crime rate
we are ok it's the rest of the country that sucks high gasoline prices
increase in prices due to transportation cost
The total economic failure due to political policies and the complete lack of a comprehensive universal healthcare system.
Illegal immigration and the escalating violence on the border
allow Texas to go after the oil in our own state and for the UN to stay out of our government business.
illegal immigration, loosing business to foreign countries
helping our poor people,not helping enought
property taxes increasing every year way too much
The production and distrubution of fuel, and other forms of energy.
lack of focus on sustainability, ie petroleum dependence
we need to be more positive in the way we treat the environment
Imigration, to many illegals crossing from Mexico bringing more financial challenges for this Country.
Texas is becoming a police state; law officers are out of control.
highway infrastruture during emergency movement of people
uninspierd kids, that talk too much and produce not much,and don't give back to famlies or community.
Climate change - water and energy shortages
People are making immigration into such a big deal, but we should take care of our neighbors to the south as we would ourselves.
Wind energy gasoline we need to build refineries
Illegal Aliens; Individuals from other Countries taking our jobs away from us and outsourcing to Dabai, Arabia for Gas and Oil which has raised our gas prices!!
lack of universal congressional representation
I would think the death sentence inmates, and healthcare.
We have been under tremondous growth and it does not look to diminish anytime soon. We need to be ahead of the curve on being able to supply energy at a lower cost per individual.
too high property taxes/too high local & state gov spending
Defeating the far-right influence in politics and education
Gas Prices ,All the drilling of natural gas,Schools and Health
illegal transporting of drugs across our border
gases prices, education, social security
war on terror, maintaining our military strength
same as US plus education - spending within our budget
Illegal (NOT "undocumented") immigration, stopping the "Trans-Texas" highway and opening new refineries.
the ban on gay marriage needs to be revoted!
gas and our state turning into a foreign country!
The removal of the republican righ-wing from power and there christian fascist enablers
I am afraid if something don't happen to the gas prices we are going to be in real trouble
lack of personal responsibility and disregard for immigration laws
We are losing too many American soldiers, as well as losing innocent civilians.
corporate takeover of essential but un-profitable infastructure
gas to drive in long distance and large town texans dont live in towns
A lack of historical perspective in dealing with public policies.
weather to stay with the us or break away
people losing their houses and not making ends meet
not doing anything to stop the influx of people from crossing the border
poverty, crime, illegal immagration & incompetent police
Salary for middle and lower class people.
Property Tax and Transportation (Toll road Taxation)
Preparation of school children for life after high school whether it be college, a trade and/or raising a family
Here in Fort worth things are going good for me, The high cost of fuel
They All Ways Keep On Talking About Money Every Time .
funding for education especially higher education
Coming out of the dark ages where medical marijuana is concerned. Also they destroy countless families in their quest to fight the failed "Drug War".
Schools in the Oak Cliff area, are insufficient. Abortion, teen pregnancy etc...
Environmental degredation (urbal sprawl, water depletion, lax environmental laws, etc).
The same as that facing our nation..see last answer
drain on our resources by illegal immigrants
Energy, The population is exploding and Texas needs more energy
Illegal immigration and the lack of enforcement of our immigration laws.
Education, Economy, The Environment, Infrastructure
border infiltration of america's enemies.
Health Care,Education,Gas and Food Prices ,Let"s Not Forget the War.
CORRUPT POLITICIANS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPTS.
Education (the system is too focused on the TAKS tests)
Tax reform. Stop the endless increase in property taxes.
the fact that this state is controlled by republicans who care nothing about the common people
la qualidad de la educacion debe mejorar

3 point party ID - other
Republican by convenience, Conservative by nature.
could be anarchist, populist, Mike Gravel, Dennis Kuchinich, Ron Paul
i would vote for the best man for the job not the party
Libertarian-leaning Independent (can't vote for Bob Barr)