November Sun, 1987
KEAN JOB RATING DOWN BUT GOVERNOR REMAINS IMMENSELY POPULAR; PUBLIC UNAWARE OF PARTY CONTROL OF LEGISLATURE
While New Jersey Governor Tom Kean’s job performance rating has declined slightly from its high point in February of this year, he remains an extraordinarily popular figure among Garden State residents as voters prepare to go to the polls Tuesday to choose representatives for the State Senate and Assembly.
October Sun, 1987
THE 1987 LEGISLATIVE ELECTION: ELECTORATE MORE DEMOCRATIC THAN IN 1985
A new Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll finds the mood of the New Jersey electorate to be more favorable to the Democratic Party than was the case in 1985, the last time a statewide election was held. In that election, with Governor Thomas Kean leading the ticket, Republicans captured control of the Assembly from the Democrats by a margin of 50 to 30 seats.
July Sun, 1987
NEW JERSEYANS CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS: DONATING TIME AND MONEY TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Last night’s fireworks celebrated more than the nation’s independence. The Fourth of July is also a tribute to an American spirit of public involvement. New Jerseyans, it seems, are doing their fair share. The latest Star-ledger/Eagleton Poll shows the majority of state residents volunteer time and donate money to charity and non-profit groups on an annual basis.
June Sun, 1987
PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR BRINGING MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TO THE GARDEN STATE: BRING ON THE ‘NEW JERSEY’ YANKEES–OR ANY OTHER TEAM
A clear majority of New Jerseyans like the idea of bringing major league baseball to the Garden State. But even though a sizable number of state residents say they are quite excited by the prospect of having a home team in their home state, and only a handful are opposed to the idea, citizens stop short of giving state government a clear mandate to lead the charge that could turn their hopes into a reality.