May Thu, 2020
Rutgers-Eagleton Poll: Pandemic having major impact on country, state, and personal lives, New Jerseyans say; 6 in 10 Know Someone Who Has Tested Positive
Virtually all New Jerseyans say COVID-19 is having a major impact on the country (96%), New Jersey (95%), and their respective economies (96% and 94%, respectively), according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.
May Wed, 2020
RUTGERS-EAGLETON POLL: MURPHY RATINGS SOAR AMID PANDEMIC
Gov. Phil Murphy’s leadership during the coronavirus pandemic has catapulted him to one of the most liked governors in New Jersey history, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Echoing the highs reached by governors Thomas Kean, Christine Todd Whitman and Chris Christie, Murphy’s favorability rating is almost touching the 60% mark (59% favorable to 20% unfavorable). This represents a 16-point increase for Murphy since this time last year. The governor also now beats Christie’s Sandy-fueled job approval high: 77% of New Jerseyans currently approve of the overall job Murphy is doing (a 25-point leap since last year), while 21% disapprove.
February Thu, 2020
LATEST HEALTH MATTERS POLL: BY WIDE MARGINS, NEW JERSEYANS TURN TO AND TRUST PHYSICIANS, NURSES MOST FOR HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION
Though they’re able to seek healthcare information from more places than ever before, New Jersey residents still turn to — and trust —doctors and nurses more than any other source. Nine in ten report being likely to ask a doctor for information; eight in ten say they ask a nurse. Around nine in ten trust each of these sources to provide accurate health information.