September Sun, 1995
NEW JERSEYANS’ FAVOR A THIRD POLITICAL PARTY BRADLEY AND POWELL ATTRACTIVE AS THIRD PARTY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
Six-in-ten of New Jerseyans favor the formation of a third political party to challenge Democrats and Republicans for President, Congress and state offices. A majority of state residents would consider voting for Senator Bill Bradley (58%) or General Colin Powell (56%) if they ran as third party presidential candidates in 1996, but are less likely to support third party candidacies of Ross Perot or Jesse Jackson.
September Fri, 1995
JOB PERFORMANCE RATINGS: CLINTON UP, WHITMAN DOWN THE RACE FOR BRADLEY’S SEAT: MOST CANDIDATES ARE UNKNOWN
While positive job performance ratings for President Bill Clinton have improved among New Jerseyans, Governor Christie Whitman’s job performance ratings have decreased. The President is given positive ratings by 4-in-10 New Jerseyans — an increase of 7 percentage points since February, 1995. The Governor’s positive ratings are now 48 percent — a decrease of 5 percentage points since May, 1995. The change in the ratings of both Clinton and Whitman are primarily the result of a shift in opinion among Democrats and independents.
August Sun, 1995
QUALITY OF LIFE IN NEW JERSEY: MOBILITY AND SOCIABILITY
While there is pessimism about the overall quality of life in New Jersey, most residents plan to stay in the state. Overall, 7-in-10 residents feel there is increasing anger about the quality of life in New Jersey. However, half say New Jersey residents rate their quality of life the same as people in other states. In the past decade there has been a 12 percentage point decline in the percentage who say the state has become a better place to live.
July Sun, 1995
SUMMER FUN: THE VIEW FROM NEW JERSEY
New Jerseyans are planning to enjoy a wide range of different summer activities. The most popular ones are picnics and barbecues, visits to parks, and trips to the beach. Fewer state residents expect to play golf, enjoy tennis, attend a New Jersey farm team baseball game, or coach youth athletic teams.