June Fri, 2013
BRIGHT OUTLOOK ON FIRST DAY OF SUMMER TWO-THIRDS OF NEW JERSEYANS PLAN TO “GO DOWN THE SHORE” THIS SEASON
As the first day of summer arrives and vacations get into full swing, just over two-thirds of New Jersey residents say they will spend time at the Jersey shore this summer, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Despite the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, 96 percent of those who typically visit the Jersey Shore plan to do so again this season. A quarter of those who don’t go every year will be joining them this year.
June Wed, 2013
NEW JERSEYANS: SHORE RECOVERY SLIGHTLY LAGS REST OF STATE; ‘STRONGER THAN THE STORM’ AD CAMPAIGN HAVING SOME IMPACT
New Jersey residents are somewhat less positive than Gov. Chris Christie about the state’s recovery from Superstorm Sandy, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. During Memorial Day weekend, Christie graded “conditions on the boardwalk” at the Jersey shore 8.0 of 10. Residents, however, say shore recovery stands at 6.4 out of 10, somewhat lower than the 7.0 average they give the rest of the state.
June Mon, 2013
NEW JERSEYANS SUPPORT MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE, SAME-SEX MARRIAGE; NO CHRISTIE COATTAILS FOR REPUBLICANS IN LEGISLATURE
New Jerseyans remain unwavering in their strong support for a constitutional amendment raising the state’s minimum wage, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. More than three-quarters of registered voters say they will vote yes on the November ballot question which will increase the minimum wage by one dollar to $8.25 per hour. Only 18 percent oppose the measure. A large majority of Republicans plan to vote for the increase, despite Gov. Chris Christie’s earlier veto of a similar measure.
June Fri, 2013
CHRISTIE’S LARGE LEAD OVER BUONO ENDURES BUONO NOT MAKING GAINS WITH VOTERS OR WITHIN OWN PARTY
With five months until the November election, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Barbara Buono has not managed to reduce the large deficit in her attempt to unseat Gov. Chris Christie, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.