September Sun, 1992
CLINTON LEADS BUSH IN NEW JERSEY
Democrat Bill Clinton now has a 13 point lead over Republican incumbent George Bush — 52 to 39 percent — among registered voters in New Jersey. However, about 1-in-4 registered voters might change their minds before election day. These results are a reversal from four months ago when Bush enjoyed a 21 point lead over Clinton — 55 to 34 percent.
May Sun, 1992
IMAGE OF THE NEW JERSEY SHORE IMPROVES
Fully eighty-two percent of state residents say that the shore is one of New Jersey's best features, representing a 6 point increase since 1989. And while many New Jerseyans continue to express concern about the condition of the Jersey shore, there are strong indications that the shore's image is improving. For example, less than half of residents now say that the shore has been going downhill compared to three years ago when three-quarters felt that way. Also, 58 percent now say that ocean pollution is a very serious problem at the shore, which is a 15 point drop since 1989.
May Sun, 1992
NEW JERSEYANS FAVOR BUSH IN GENERAL ELECTION; MANY DISSATISFIED WITH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
In a three-candidate race for the November presidential election, 42 percent of New Jerseyans say they would vote for George Bush, 24 percent for Bill Clinton, and 22 percent for Ross Perot. If Perot is not on the ballot, 54 percent of state residents say they would vote for Bush and 34 percent would cast their ballot for Clinton.
May Sun, 1992
NEW JERSEYANS’ VIEWPOINT ON THE SALES TAX REPEAL
The legislation to roll back the state sales tax from 7 to 6 percent that was passed by the New Jersey State Legislature is waiting for Governor Jim Florio's approval or veto. There is not a clear consensus on the decision New Jerseyans would like the Governor to take — only slightly more state residents want the Governor to approve rather than veto the rollback. Overall, about 6-in-10 New Jerseyans disapprove of the tax repeal if it results in a reduction of services. However, a majority agree that it is possible to cut 600 million dollars from the state budget without reducing services.