October Mon, 1988
RACE FOR THE SENATE: LAUTENBERG STILLS LEADS, BUT DAWKINS WITHIN STRONG DISTANCE
The race for the U.S. Senate in New Jersey has narrowed substantially between September and October, to the point where Republican challenger Pete Dawkins may now be within striking distance of incumbent Democratic Senator Frank Lautenberg.
October Sun, 1988
NEW JERSEY MOVES FIRMLY INTO BUSH’S COLUMN OF STATES: DUKAKIS NOW TRAILS BY 14 WITH LATE DECIDERS GOING TO BUSH
New Jersey voters have continued their movement towards George Bush to the point where it will be very difficult for Michael Dukakis to overtake him in what has been considered a critical state for the Democrats.
October Sun, 1988
NEW JERSEVANS WOULD EXTRACT HEAVY PRICE FROM CORPORATE POLLUTERS
Reflecting the paramount concern for protecting the environment, large majorities of New Jerseyans would support heavy sanctions against businesses and companies that knowingly break anti-pollution laws. According to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll, most residents think heavy fines and requiring companies to pay the full cost of any clean-up are fair penalties for corporate polluters.
October Thu, 1988
SENATE RACE UNCHANGED SINCE MAY: LAUTENBERG HOLDS COMMANDING 20 POINT LEAD OVER DAWKINS
As far as the average New Jersey voter is concerned, the race for the U.S. Senate has yet to start. There has been virtually no change in New Jerseyans’ preferences in the Senate contest over the last four months. Democratic incumbent Frank Lautenberg continues to maintain a commanding lead of 20 points over his Republican challenger Pete Dawkins, according to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll.