June Sun, 1988
DUKAKIS BEGINS ’88 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN WITH 14 POINT LEAD; JACKSON HURTS TICKET IN JERSEY
Democrat Michael Dukakis holds a 14 point lead over his Republican opponent George Bush among Garden State voters as the candidates point toward the summer’s nominating conventions. New Jersey has not voted Democratic in a presidential election since 1964.
June Sun, 1988
NEW JERSEVANS SEE SHORE GOING DOWNHILL; MAJORITY THINKS REGIONAL COASTAL AUTHORITY A GOOD IDEA
A large and growing majority of 7-in-10 New Jerseyans think the Jersey Shore, long one of the state’s most prized features and attractions, has been going downhill in recent years. This finding, from the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll, reveals a dramatic change from 1984 when only 4-in-10 residents felt the Shore was in decline.
March Sun, 1988
NEW JERSEYANS AND CHILD CARE; MANY THINK IT’S DIFFICULT TO FIND; MOST BELIEVE GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS SHOULD LEND A HARD
A large majority of New Jerseyans believe it is difficult for parents to find affordable, good quality child care in the state. In addition, most residents think meeting the cost of child care is a hardship for most families who need it, according to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll.
February Sun, 1988
NEW JERSEYANS SUPPORT STATE LOTTERY, THOUGH MANY SEE NEGATIVE SOCIAL COSTS
The vast majority of New Jerseyans- -more than 3-in-4–support the existence of the State Lottery, and an equal number believe it is a legitimate way for the state to raise money. According to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll, however, many citizens also recognize some possibly negative sides to the lottery- -such as encouraging people to gamble who cannot afford it, or contributing to an increase in compulsive or problem gambling.