April Thu, 2013
CHRISTIE CONTINUES TO BE SEEN AS SMART, STRONG LEADER
A clear majority of New Jersey’s registered voters continue to see Gov. Chris Christie as “smart” and a “strong leader” despite a six-point decline in overall favorability, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Immediately following Hurricane Sandy, Christie’s image as a smart leader soared by nearly 15 points, where it remains nearly six months later.
April Tue, 2013
VOTERS STRONGLY SUPPORT MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE, SAME-SEX MARRIAGE, DEMOCRATS FOR LEGISLATURE, RUTGERS-EAGLETON POLL FINDS
New Jersey’s registered voters strongly support a constitutional amendment to raise the state’s minimum wage by one dollar and index it to inflation, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. The increase from $7.25 to $8.25 an hour will be on the November ballot and is supported by 76 percent of voters. Only 20 percent express opposition. Support is wide, and includes a majority of Republicans who plan to vote for the increase, despite Gov. Chris Christie’s earlier veto of a similar measure.
April Wed, 2013
FIVE MONTHS AFTER SANDY CHRISTIE STILL GOING STRONG, BUT RATINGS SHOW SOME SLIPPAGE, RUTGERS-EAGLETON POLL FINDS
Five months after Hurricane Sandy, New Jersey voters continue to give Gov. Chris Christie high marks for his job performance, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. However, weak spots have emerged and in general, Christie’s ratings have dropped slightly since February.
February Tue, 2013
CHRISTIE COMMANDS LARGE RE-ELECTION LEAD BUT COATTAILS MAY BE LIMITED, RUTGERS-EAGLETON POLL FINDS
Despite concerns of many voters over the economy and taxes, support for Gov. Chris Christie’s re-election continues to grow. According to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll, 64 percent of New Jersey registered voters now say Christie should be re-elected, up five points from November 2012. Just over a quarter say it is time for someone new.