4/2/2001: Crisis Or Gimmick?
Energy Secretary Abraham says the United States is facing some critical shortages that could lead to an energy crisis by Summer. California is continuing to run on very short electricity margins, and New York City is apprently in the same boat. And gasoline prices, particularly in parts of the Midwest, are heading back up again.

How would you characterize America's energy situation?
It's a real crisis, we need to conserve: 13%
It's a real crisis, caused by bad energy policies: 72%
The crisis is trumped up by energy producers to increase prices: 15%

3/30/2001: Fan Fever
Terps mania has overtaken the Washington area. Maryland's Final Four appearance has caused a run on fan merchandise.

Which of these area teams is your favorite?
Terps: 17%
Ravens: 20%
Redskins: 28%
Orioles: 28%
Caps: 7%

3/29/2001: Medical Marijuana
The Supreme Court heard arguments this week on whether marijuana ought to be allowed as a prescription medical treatment for some illnesses. A 1970 federal law makes this illegal. But patients' lawyers are arguing that "medical necessity" ought to trump federal law.

Should doctors be able to prescribe marijuana as a treatment for illness?
Yes: 55%
No: 45%

3/27/2001: Time To Drop Anchor?
Reports say at the age of 69, Dan Rather may be ready to relinquish the anchor chair of the CBS Evening News. Among the names being floated to replace him: CBS White House correspondent John Roberts, ABC's Diane Sawyer, and NBC's Tim Russert.

Who would be the best replacement for Dan Rather on the CBS Evening News?
CBS' John Roberts: 11%
ABC's Diane Sawyer: 18%
NBC's Tim Russert: 11%
Fox's Tony Snow: 22%
WMAL's Rush Limbaugh: 37%

3/26/2001: Instant Tax Cut?
Senator Joe Lieberman (D-Connecticut) is pushing a short term tax cut alternative to President Bush's $1.6 trillion ten year plan. He's suggesting a $300 one-time giveback to nearly every taxpayer, as a quick stimulous to the economy.

What's the best solution to the tax cut question?
A quick one-time cash refund to all: 13%
Stick with the $1.6 trillion Bush plan: 51%
Do both: 35%
No tax cut at all: 2%

3/24/2001: Maryland is Minneapolis Bound
The Terps are headed to the Final 4 for the first time in school-history after their 87 to 73 win over Stanford in the West Regional. Now Gary Williams takes his Terrapins to the Metrodome in Minneapolis in search of a national championship. Maryland faces Duke on Saturday in the semifinals on WMAL. It'll be the fourth meeting of the season between the Terps & Blue Devils.

Can The Terps Beat Duke Again This Season?
Yes: 77%
No: 23%

3/22/2001: The Terps Are One Win Away From The Final Four
Thanks to their 76-66 win over Georgetown in the Sweet 16, Maryland advances to the Elite 8 for the first time in 26 years. Gary Williams goes to his first regional semifinal in his 23-year coaching career. The red hot Terps have won 9 out of their last 10 games. Saturday they face #1 Stanford at the Pond in Anaheim. WMAL's live coverage begins at 4:06pm.

Can the Terps beat Stanford and move onto the Final 4?
Yes: 61%
No: 39%

3/21/2001: Ready To Buy?
Now that the Fed has lowered interest rates half a point, the only question is.. do we feel good enough about the market to get in and buy again?

How long will it take for the market to change direction?
Within a week: 2%
Within a month: 9%
Between now and the 4th of July: 32%
Between now and the end of the year: 25%
Longer than that: 33%

3/19/2001: Up Your Interest
The Fed meets this week to decide whether to lower interest rates, and if so, by how much. Wall Street is assuming it will be a big move - a half point, maybe as much as a full point lower. Only Alan Greenspan knows for sure.

How much will the Fed lower interest rates?
Less than half a point: 14%
Half to three-quarters of a point: 64%
A full point: 14%
More than that: 0%
Doesn't matter - I don't borrow money: 7%

3/17/2001: The Terps & Hoyas Have A Date to Dance In Anaheim
Maryland and Georgetown both won their second round West Regional games on Sunday in Boise to set-up a Sweet 16 NCAA tournament match-up between the two Washington-area schools on Thursday night (at 7pm on WMAL) in Anaheim.

Who Do You Think Will Win On Thursday Night in Anaheim?
Maryland: 85%
Georgetown: 15%