October Sun, 1994
THE MOOD OF THE NEW JERSEY ELECTORATE
Candidates running for election in New Jersey are dealing with voters who are cynical about campaign promises and angry about the way government works. Nine-in-ten likely voters agree that many political candidates make promises that they do not keep, and 7-in-10 say that they often get angry about actions government takes. Looking specifically at this election, half of New Jersey voters feel that the Senatorial candidates are addressing the issues that concern them, 4-in-10 say that the Democrats have controlled Congress long enough and it's time to vote in the Republicans, and 1-in-3 would vote for a candidate they don't know much about if they are dissatisfied with an incumbent.
October Mon, 1994
ISSUES IN THE U.S. SENATE RACE
With three weeks remaining in the U.S. Senate campaign, no single issue dominates New Jersey voters' agenda. One-fifth feel crime is the most important issue in this Senate campaign, 14 percent say it is the problem of unemployment, 13 percent feel it is health care, and 9 percent say taxes.
October Sun, 1994
SENATE RACE TIGHTENS: MORE NEW JERSEYANS CERTAIN ABOUT CANDIDATES
Since early September, Republican challenger Garabed (Chuck) Haytaian has gained more supporters than Democratic incumbent Frank Lautenberg as voters become more decisive about their choice for the U.S. Senate. Haytaian's firm support has grown by 9 percentage points to 25 percent compared to a 5 percentage point increase for Lautenberg to 31 percent. Forty-four percent of likely voters in New Jersey have not made a firm decision about either of the candidates who seek to represent New Jersey.
October Sun, 1994
HEALTH CARE ISSUES: THE VIEW FROM NEW JERSEY SUPPORT FOR DRASTIC HEALTH CARE CHANGES AND UNIVERSAL COVERAGE DECLINES
During the last two years there has been a shift in New Jerseyans' opinions about the nation's health care system, from support for major changes to a more moderate approach. The percentage of state residents who feel the country's health care system needs to be completely rebuilt has declined 12 percentage points from 50 to 38 percent. In addition, while 8-in-10 New Jerseyans support legislation that will ensure health care coverage for every American, this is a decline of 10 percentage points from two years ago when 9-in-10 supported this policy.