October Sun, 1994
HEALTH CARE ISSUES: THE VIEW FROM NEW JERSEY SUPPORT FOR DRASTIC HEALTH CARE CHANGES AND UNIVERSAL COVERAGE DECLINES
During the last two years there has been a shift in New Jerseyans' opinions about the nation's health care system, from support for major changes to a more moderate approach. The percentage of state residents who feel the country's health care system needs to be completely rebuilt has declined 12 percentage points from 50 to 38 percent. In addition, while 8-in-10 New Jerseyans support legislation that will ensure health care coverage for every American, this is a decline of 10 percentage points from two years ago when 9-in-10 supported this policy.
September Sun, 1994
NEW JERSEYANS EVALUATE GOVERNOR WHITMAN
Eight months into her term as New Jersey's governor, Christie Whitman is given positive job performance ratings by about half of New Jersey residents while negative ratings are offered by 4-in-10 residents. Also while one-third of residents do not yet have an overall impression of her, those with a favorable impression of Governor Whitman outnumber those with an unfavorable impression by a margin of 30 points
September Sun, 1994
ISSUES, VOTERS, AND THE U.S. SENATE RACE IN NEW JERSEY
As the Fall election campaign begins to heat up, incumbent Frank Lautenberg has an advantage over Republican challenger Chuck Haytaian in voter perceptions of how well the candidates would represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate. Lautenberg is favored over Haytaian on bringing federal money into New Jersey (54% to 11%) accomplishing more for New Jersey in the Senate (49% to 23%) and understanding the problems of New Jersey (43% to 20%). In each of these areas, however, one-third of voters are uncertain about which candidate would do better.
September Sun, 1994
THE U.S. SENATE RACE: MAJORITY OF VOTERS HAVE NOT DECIDED ON A CANDIDATE
With about two months to go until Election Day, the largest group of likely voters in New Jersey—58 percent—do not firmly support either candidate for U.S. Senate while 26 percent firmly support Democratic incumbent Frank Lautenberg and 16 percent firmly support Republican challenger Garabed (Chuck) Haytaian. Neither candidate has added to his base of support since the June 1994 poll.