May Tue, 2020
Rutgers-Eagleton Poll: Two-Thirds of New Jerseyans Feel State is Moving at Right Pace to Reopen
As Governor Murphy continues to navigate how, when, and at what speed New Jersey should reopen, 66% of New Jerseyans feel the state is moving to lift restrictions and reopen businesses at just the right pace, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Another 19% feel it is happening too quickly, while 16% say too slowly.
May Thu, 2020
Rutgers-Eagleton Poll: Pandemic having major impact on country, state, and personal lives, New Jerseyans say; 6 in 10 Know Someone Who Has Tested Positive
Virtually all New Jerseyans say COVID-19 is having a major impact on the country (96%), New Jersey (95%), and their respective economies (96% and 94%, respectively), according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.
May Wed, 2020
RUTGERS-EAGLETON POLL: MURPHY RATINGS SOAR AMID PANDEMIC
Gov. Phil Murphy’s leadership during the coronavirus pandemic has catapulted him to one of the most liked governors in New Jersey history, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Echoing the highs reached by governors Thomas Kean, Christine Todd Whitman and Chris Christie, Murphy’s favorability rating is almost touching the 60% mark (59% favorable to 20% unfavorable). This represents a 16-point increase for Murphy since this time last year. The governor also now beats Christie’s Sandy-fueled job approval high: 77% of New Jerseyans currently approve of the overall job Murphy is doing (a 25-point leap since last year), while 21% disapprove.
February Sat, 2020
MAJORITY OF NEW JERSEY VOTERS OPPOSE RUTGERS-CAMDEN MERGER WITH ROWAN
A clear majority of New Jersey’s registered voters – 57 percent – oppose the proposed merger of Rutgers-Camden with Rowan University, recently championed by Gov. Chris Christie, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Only 22 percent support the merger and 21 percent are unsure, the poll found.