Table 1
| Question:
Now, one issue in the campaign has been how to clean up New
Jersey's highly polluted superfund sites…[ROTATE]
…Bob Torricelli, the Democrat, first wants to make sure that the cost of cleaning up the sites is paid by those who polluted them and not by taxpayers. …Doug Forrester, the Republican, wants to clean up the sites as quickly as possible, using taxpayers money if necessary. Which position to you agree with… [ROTATE]? |
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All |
Democrats |
Independents |
Republicans |
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Torricelli's |
67% | 83% | 65% | 48% | |
Forrester's |
23% | 9% | 23% | 39% | |
Don't know/unsure |
10% | 8% | 11% | 13% | |
Table 2
| Question: For each problem mentioned, tell me if you think this is a crisis for the country, a major problem but not a crisis, a less important problem, or not a problem at all. | |||||
| All | Democrats | Independents | Republicans | ||
| International Terrorism | |||||
| Crisis for the country | 65% | 63% | 64% | 67% | |
| Major problem but not a crisis | 32% | 36% | 33% | 31% | |
| Less important problem | 2% | 1% | 2% | 1% | |
| Not a problem at all | 1% | 0% | 2% | 1% | |
| Cost of Health care | |||||
| Crisis for the country | 36% | 41% | 35% | 30% | |
| Major problem but not a crisis | 52% | 51% | 49% | 57% | |
| Less important problem | 10% | 8% | 12% | 12% | |
| Not a problem at all | 2% | 1% | 4% | 1% | |
| Corporate Corruption | |||||
| Crisis for the country | 33% | 34% | 34% | 30% | |
| Major problem but not a crisis | 53% | 57% | 47% | 53% | |
| Less important problem | 13% | 8% | 19% | 15% | |
| Not a problem at all | 2% | 1% | 0% | 3% | |
| Sharp Declines in the Stock Market | |||||
| Crisis for the country | 26% | 28% | 18% | 22% | |
| Major problem but not a crisis | 52% | 53% | 49% | 53% | |
| Less important problem | 18% | 17% | 23% | 20% | |
| Not a problem at all | 5% | 2% | 9% | 6% | |
| A Weakening Economy | |||||
| Crisis for the country | 32% | 36% | 26% | 27% | |
| Major problem but not a crisis | 55% | 57% | 56% | 55% | |
| Less important problem | 10% | 6% | 14% | 14% | |
| Not a problem at all | 3% | 1% | 4% | 4% | |
| Budget Deficits | |||||
| Crisis for the country | 22% | 27% | 22% | 14% | |
| Major problem but not a crisis | 54% | 59% | 48% | 52% | |
| Less important problem | 20% | 13% | 28% | 28% | |
| Not a problem at all | 4% | 2% | 2% | 6% | |
Table 3
Question: In July, Senator Bob Torricelli was officially reprimanded by the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee for accepting gifts from a campaign contributor, which violates official Senate rules. How much have you heard or read about this issue? |
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All |
Democrats |
Independents |
Republicans |
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A great deal |
33%
|
33%
|
30%
|
34%
|
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Some |
38%
|
38%
|
37%
|
40%
|
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Only a little |
18%
|
18%
|
23%
|
17%
|
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Total Something |
89%
|
89%
|
90%
|
91%
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Or have you heard nothing at all… |
11%
|
11%
|
10% |
9% |
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Table 4
Question: As a New Jersey resident, how concerned are you about what people in other states think of New Jersey? |
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All |
Democrats |
Independents |
Republicans |
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Very concerned |
12% | 17% | 9% | 7% | |
Somewhat concerned |
23% | 25% | 21% | 22% | |
Only a little concerned |
21% | 20% | 18% | 23% | |
Not concerned at all |
44% | 38% | 52% | 49% | |
Table 5
Question: Comparing New Jersey to other states, do you think New Jersey has more or fewer dishonest politicians? |
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All |
Torricelli Supporters |
Forrester Supporters |
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More |
18% | 13% | 24% | |
Fewer |
16% | 20% | 15% | |
About the same |
66% | 67% | 62% | |
Contacts: Bruce Larson, survey analyst: 973-443-8727.
Rick Thigpen, academic associate, 609-394-0888.
Steve Salmore, research professor of political science: 973-292-3633.
Peter Woolley, coordinator: 973-443-8725
Radio actuality line: (201) 692-2846.
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see also:
Larson's
Analysis
Salmore's Analysis
Thigpen's Analysis
Survey Details
