August Fri, 1987
THE IRAN-CONTRA VERDICT: CRIMES COMMITTED; REAGAN LIED; LEADERSHIP DAMAGED
The public phase of the Iran-Contra affair has ended with a majority of New Jerseyans believing that laws were broken, many feeling their President lied about his knowledge of the affair, and with substantial damage being done to Ronald Reagan’s image as a strong leader.
July Sun, 1987
PRISON OVERCROWDING: PUBLIC WILLING TO PAY FOR MORE SPACE; SUPPORT LONGER SENTENCES FOR DRUG OFFENDERS
A large majority of 7-in-10 New Jerseyans say they would favor a bond issue to raise almost $200 million dollars for the construction of new prison facilities in the state. And, by an even wider margin, most residents say they support longer prison sentences for people convicted of crimes involving illegal drugs, according to the latest Star-Ledger/Eagleton Poll.
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.