Other recent polls have asked the question several ways, and each one yielded similar results.

The poll asked 1,010 adults to name their favorite star.

The poll did not ask voters about the Congressional race.

But that poll did not ask respondents to rate their respect for the police in general.

Whatever their language, all the polls on stem cell research asked long, involved questions.

When polls ask about specific proposals, the public seems to support some restrictions.

The poll did not ask where the people prayed or the nature of the prayer.

The poll, for example, didn't ask if the club was correct in not admitting a woman.

The poll did not ask respondents which mayor would best lead the state into a war against terrorism.

Their poll asked, "In a battle of strategy and skill who would win?"