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2024

April 24: Majority of NJ Voters Support Increased Fees for EVs

April 15: Kim leads Republicans in poll of Senate Election

April 12: Voters Reject OPRA Overhaul

February 7: Stereotypes About Asian-American Men Hurt Kim

February 6: First Lady’s Candidacy Harms Murphy’s Approval

February 2: Kim Has Big Lead Over Murphy in NJ Senate Primary

2023

October 27: One in Six in New Jersey Think the Jersey Devil Might Be Real

October 24: Support for Ranked Choice Voting Falls Short in New Jersey

October 20: Strong Support for Corporate Tax to Fund NJ Transit

October 19: NJ Voters Want Menendez Out

October 18: Parental Control Arguments Hit Democrats Hard in NJ Legislative Races

August 16: Sexism Drives Support for Trump in GOP Primary

August 15: Trump indictments matter, but only among Republicans who are paying attention

August 10: Trump Leads in Poll of Likely Republican Primary Voters

August 10: Christie leads among GOP voters who think Trump indictments are legitimate

May 24:Italian Americans Still Politically Distinct in NJ

May 15: Jersey Residents Support Teaching Climate Change in Schools

May 12: Jersey Residents Say Politicians are Corrupt, Even the Ones that Represent Them

May 11: New Jersey Wants to Halt Development of Off-Shore Wind Farms

May 10: Trump Legal Woes Help Christie in Primary Challenge

Feb. 20: Sexism holding back Democratic Women Candidates in NJ
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Feb. 16: Majority in New Jersey support Fusion Ticket laws

Feb. 15: New Jersey Split on Modifying Bag Ban

Feb. 14: NJ Residents Narrowly Favor Liquor License Expansions

Feb. 10: FDU Poll: NJ Residents Support Later High School Opening Times

Feb. 9: Sherrill and Ciattarelli are early leaders in 2025 Governor’s Race

2022

Dec. 21: New Jersey sex ed better than other states, still needs work

Dec. 16: NJ Residents Under 30 more Progressive, but not more Democratic

Nov. 15: NJ Residents Want Smaller Role for County Parties

Nov. 14:New Jersey Residents Show Support For Its Farmers

Nov. 10: Voters Oppose Expansion of NJ Casinos, Smoking Bans

Nov. 9: New Jerseyans don’t want governors running for President

Nov. 7: New Jersey gives local media low scores

Nov. 3: Abortion Concerns Boost Turnout, But Not Democrats in NJ Races

June 8: On the 75^th Anniversary of the Roswell Incident, 1/3^rd of Americans think it might have been aliens

May 20: Legal Sports Betting Common Even Where It’s Banned

May 11: “Green Lanternism” holding down Biden’s approval ratings

May 5: 2020 Election Conspiracy Believers More Likely to Embrace Bigfoot, Flat Earth

2021

Dec. 1: Most New Jerseyans Would Choose Non-Opioid Alternatives To Reduce Pain

Dec. 1: Belief in “War on Christmas” Bigger Than Ever Nationally

Nov. 19: Young people, Democrats, vegetarians not looking forward to seeing family

Nov. 11: Denial of Systemic Racism Drives Opposition to Police Reform

Nov. 2: Murphy has big leads among older Black, Hispanic and Asian American voters, but big differences remain

Oct. 29: Murphy retains lead, builds momentum among independents

Oct. 21: Both Murphy and Ciattarelli Supporters Want Full Pension Payments

Oct. 12: Murphy Holds 25-Point Lead Among Older Voters

Aug. 31: A year later, Newark residents see little progress on police reforms

Aug. 26: Blacks in Newark Want More Diversity in Schools

Aug. 23: Newark adores Baraka, ignores Don Payne, Jr

July 21: The COVID-19 Pandemic Continues to Negatively Impact NJ Parents and Child Care

July 14: NJ residents like “The Garden State”

July 12: New Jersey voters want property tax deduction restored

July 8: New Jersey voters don’t want betting on college sports

June 25: A Quarter of NJ workers never going back to the office

June 21: Murphy leads a mostly unknown Ciatterelli

Apr. 16: FDU Poll finds NJ working parents face child care challenges amid pandemic

Feb. 16: FDU Poll finds masculinity is a major risk factor for COVID-19

2020

30OCT2020 What’s Stressing Americans Out Most? Spoiler alert . . .
. . . it’s not COVID 19 or the election.
26OCT2020 Large majorities support transition to 100% clean energy
. . . express concern over climate change and the impacts of gas pipelines.
16OCT2020 Confidence in coronavirus vaccine declines among NJ residents
Schools and Murphy Get High Marks, Trump Not So Much.
09OCT2020 Biden projected to win handily in New Jersey . . .
. . . driven more by distaste for Trump than strong support for the Democratic candidate.
30SEP2020 New Jersey Working Parents Face Child Care Challenges Due to COVID-19
Nearly 40% of parents using child care said it was more difficult to find affordable care during the pandemic.
13AUG2020 New Jerseyans Recognize Importance of Child Care
91% see high quality and affordable care as important.
28JUL2020 New Jerseyans Want Restrictions to Stay to Fight Spread of Covid-19
Majority will wear masks and will take the vaccine when available.
23JUL2020 Distrust for Policymakers Drives Opposition to Toll Hikes
Fifty percent say they doubt that the money will be funneled into road repairs.
16JUL2020 NJ Residents Split on Whether to Reopen Schools
Many will wait for vaccine before going back to all businesses.
29JUN2020 Americans Unsure About Title IX Changes to Colleges and Universities
. . . but support fairness and consistency.
23JUN2020 Americans Favor Broad COVID-19 Restrictions
. . . despite infringements on personal freedoms and privacy.
10JUN2020 Majority of Americans will delay medical treatment to avoid Covid-19 risk
Awaiting a vaccine but only somewhat confident of its safety and effectiveness.
02JUN2020 Americans have little trust in Trump regarding Covid-19
… for his informationn or his management of the pandemic.
27MAR2020 Americans stock up on prescription drugs
… while some look to disproven remedies to protect against covid-19.
09MAR2020 New Jersey Residents Support Gig Worker Autonomy
… as well as increased access to benefits.
24FEB2020 Murphy Treads Water at the Halfway Mark
Opinion is mixed on whether any accomplishments can be credited to him.
21FEB2020 Trump Tanks in New Jersey
Approval underwater despite strong economy.
18FEB2020 Bloomberg Leapfrogs Democratic Field to Tie with Sanders
Trump Trounced by all Dems in head to head.

2019

10DEC2019 Sexism and Politics in the Garden State
While most of the Garden State rejects sexist beliefs about women, those beliefs are closely tied to views of important social issues.
25NOV2019 GSI/FDU Poll: Nearly Half of Residents Planning Departure from NJ Citing Property Taxes and Cost of Living, Not the Weather
Survey conducted for the Garden State Initiative (GSI) and Fairleigh Dickinson University s School of Public & Global Affairs.
31OCT2019 Broad Support for Greater Gun Control Among Garden Staters
Mandatory background checks, funding for mental health, most widely supported.
11OCT2019 Voters Primed to Support Dems in November
Trump Not a Factor, While Murphy Treading Water in NJ.
08OCT2019 50% Support Impeachment Hearings
Even more fear the country is headed in the wrong direction.
02OCT2019 Racial, Socioeconomic, and Political Diversity in the Garden State
Joint Rutgers-Eagleton/FDU Poll.
26AUG2019 Joint Rutgers-Eagleton/FDU Poll: Most New Jerseyans Perceive No School Segregation
This despite research that has found high levels of segregation of black and Latin-American students in the Garden State.
06AUG2019 New Jerseyans Are Moving Beyond Stereotypical Views of Gender
Some attitudes have changed, some have endured, since Rutgers-Eagleton and FDU asked about these traits in 2003.
29JUL2019 Questions About Your Health?
Most Americans consult pharmacists and websites.
17JUL2019 Joint Rutgers-Eagleton/FDU Poll: One in Four Households Have a Member Who Has Taken Prescription Pain Relievers In Past Year
Virtually All Residents Believe Opioid Usage Is a Problem In New Jersey.
10JUL2019 Motorists Not Seeing Benefits of Recent Gas Tax Increases
A joint survey from the FDU Poll and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825.
17JUN2019 A Third of Adults in NJ Can’t Name the Governor
Overall, Gov. Murphy’s approval is at 42 percent.
06JUN2019 80 Percent of New Jerseyans are Happy
A joint survey from Rutgers and Fairleigh Dickinson finds happy residents, some more so than others.
12APR2019 New Jersey Residents, Oh Deer!
Residents strongly support hunting as a way of controlling the New Jersey deer population.
11APR2019 Use of pharmacists as a medical information resource
Over half of all Americans consult with the pharmacist on duty when they visit a pharmacy.
09APR2019 Political leaders not really doing it for Garden Staters
Low favorabilities across the board for the politicians studied.
04APR2019 Support for Millionaires Tax
Lackluster ratings for Governor Murphy.
04APR2019 Is an Aspirin a Day a Good Idea?
A quarter of all Americans use or have used it daily.

2018

17DEC2018 Does It Matter Where You Get Your News?
Not all news sources are created equal.
01NOV2018 Is it Fake News?
Scandal confusion in the Trump era.
12OCT2018 Murphy and the Public Agree on Wage Hike
. . . but differ on the magnitude.
03OCT2018 A Tight Contest for Menendez; Many Democrats Still Undecided
Trump casts a long shadow in NJ race.
02OCT2018 Garden Staters Lean Toward a No on Kavanaugh
Testimony has little effect; party and Trump appear more important.
09AUG2018 Water Woes
NJ divided over benefits of fluoridated water.
31JUL2018 The Best Medicine is Truth
Not everyone believes reassurances about cellphones, fluoridated water, and vaccines.
28JUN2018 Supplements, Safety, and Misperceptions
How Americans understand natural health products.
20JUN2018 The Opioid Crisis
Americans favor compassion and treatment for addicts of all stripes.
15JUN2018 Smokers and Beaches: Not Perfect Together
75% support proposal to ban smoking at the beach.
06JUN2018 NJ vs. US: Where is Life Better?
Comparing NJ quality of life to the rest of the country.
01JUN2018 Going to the City? NYC and Philly a Safer Bet
Two cities outside their own state feel safer to NJ adults.
29MAY2018 Support for Supreme Court Ruling on Sports Betting
Sixty-two percent of adults support allowing professional sports betting to expand.
25MAY2018 Menendez Has Ground to Cover with Voters Before November
… although his numbers have improved since 2017.
18MAY2018 Support for Supreme Court Ruling on Sports Betting
50% of citizens likely to celebrate the decision.
05MAR2018 Saving for Retirement is Complicated and Confusing in the Garden State
Delayed Retirement Seems Inevitable for Many.
01FEB2018 Recreational Weed Not a Slam Dunk Among Garden Staters
Gradations of support for prospective legal steps.
30JAN2018 Public Cautiously Optimistic for Murphy
No traction for Trump in New Jersey.

2017

06DEC2017 Opioid Use in New Jersey
Public favors treatment more than penalties. [more]
06NOV2017 Christie: Don’t Let the Door Hit you on the Way Out
41% of Voters Say He’s Been Among NJ’s Worst Governors. [more]
03NOV2017 Jersey Fresh Continues to Shine
59 percent of voters seek out the Jersey Fresh label when shopping for produce. [more]
25OCT2017 Guadagno struggles with a NJ Republican Party re-shaped by Trump
Some likely voters have switched parties. [more]
18OCT2017 Voters’ low view of Trump lifts Democratic candidates
. . . in governor’s races in both New Jersey and Virginia. [more]
17OCT2017 Murphy Ahead Amidst a Sea of Discontent
Neither candidate hit a home run in the debate last week. [more]
06SEP2017 Menendez Trial Begins
PublicMind reviews his approval ratings [more]
17MAY2017 Second Annual State of Diversity Survey
More diversity at work than elsewhere [more]
20APR2017 Staying Informed Across the Garden State
Where do you go and what do you know [more]
12APR2017 In Politics, What You Know Is Less Important
… than what you’d like to believe [more]
30MAR2017 Trump Loses Support in Garden State
New Jerseyans see benefits of keeping rather than dumping ACA [more]
28MAR2017 Guadagno and Murphy Ahead with Majority Still Undecided
Christie and State Government Get a Big Thumbs Down [more]
09FEB2017 Murphy and Guadagno Have Early Lead in Gubernatorial Primaries
… but most voters begin the campaign unsure [more]
06FEB2017 Clueless on Affordable Housing
… yet strong and growing support for more housing options [more]
02FEB2017 President Begins in Upside Down Territory
Garden State attendance at Women’s March [more]
31JAN2017 Most Disapprove of Governor and Legislature
.. and majority say NJ is on the wrong track [more]

2016

21DEC2016 A Cold Shower on a Wintry Day, or a Political Party
The answer may surprise you [more]
15DEC2016 President Trump: Cause for Hope and Disgust in NJ
Some voted for a candidate, others voted against a candidate [more]
09DEC2016 Looking Beyond Christie
Six Candidates with Little Familiarity to Voters [more]
06DEC2016 Christie Approval Reaches Historic Lows
Voters believe Christie should have been a Bridgegate defendant [more]
15NOV2016 Strong Support for Farms in the Garden State
Two thirds of residents have heard the slogan “Jersey Fresh” [more]
02NOV2016 More Americans For than Against Nationwide Sports Betting
Strongest support among sports bettors and those under 35 [more]
24OCT2016 Support for More Casinos Down to 24%
Conflicting opinions on gas tax issues [more]
19OCT2016 Governor Christie’s Approval Reaches a New Low
Majority doubt him in Bridgegate [more]
18OCT2016 Trump Trails Clinton by Double Digits in New Jersey
Opinion divided on importance of 2005 audio recording remarks [more]
11OCT2016 Trump and Clinton Supporters Believe in Conspiracies That Smear the Opposition
Birther beliefs flourish despite Trump’s disavowal [more]
05OCT2016 VP Picks Favored More Than Trump and Clinton
Clinton over Trump by double digits [more]
28JUL2016 Love for Clinton and Obama in Delaware
Less unanimity about other other issues [more]
27JUL2016 Delaware Voters Yawn About State Races
… but are largely upbeat about leaders and the State’s health [more]
20JUL2016 New Jerseyans Divided on Best Way to Stop Gun Violence
Gun owners — 17% of respondents — significantly less supportive of restrictions [more]
11JUL2016 Two Amendments Offered on Election Day 2016
Voters inclined against casino expansion, in favor of dedicating gas tax to TTF [more]
30JUN2016 Obama Up, Christie Continues to Struggle
Approval for Obama or Christie performance predicts 2016 presidential vote [more]
29JUN2016 Clinton Trumps Trump by Big Margin
But Johnson hurts Clinton more than he does Trump [more]
21JUN2016 NJ Residents Say Make Beaches Smoke Free
Three out of four support legislation [more]
06JUN2016 Texting, Emailing, Social Media in Wide Use in Garden State
Millennials outpace others in use and frequency of checking [more]
01JUN2016 Slim Edge for Those Seeking Transgender Rights in NJ
Majority support among the one in five who say they know someone transgender [more]
26MAY2016 Name Recognition of 2017 Gubernatorial Possibles
Sweeney has lead over other possible 2017 gubernatorial contenders in New Jersey [more]
24MAY2016 Trump is Toast in the Garden State
Clinton leads him by double digits; Sanders leads him by even more [more]
24MAY2016 NJ Voters Give Christie His Highest Disapproval Recorded
Half of voters dislike Christie personally AND politically [more]
04MAY2016 Trump Supporters More Conspiracy-Minded Than Other Republicans
23%of Americans believe Clinton knew of Benghazi attacks in advance [more]
28APR2016 Gender Considerations Cause Voters to Favor Democratic Candidates
Clinton would fare better against Trump than against Cruz or Kasich [more]
28MAR2016 Garden Staters Didn’t See Their Wallets Swell in 2015
One in five say their personal finances worsened [more]
23MAR2016 Thought of a Woman President Rattles N.J. Male Voters
The thought of Clinton’s gender could cost her 8 percent of the vote [more]
14MAR2016 Tipping at Counter Service Businesses
New Jerseyans self-report that they are generous but not happy about it [more]
09MAR2016 No Consensus Over Ending Double-Dipping Among State Workers
41% approve, 49% disapprove, of a proposed bill that would stop the practice [more]
07MAR2016 “Liar” Clinton Beats “Arrogant” Trump in NJ
although Trump takes southern portion of the state [more]
03MAR2016 Strong Support for Minimum Wage Increase
… but not to $15 an hour [more]
02MAR2016 No Love for Christie After Trump Endorsement
Voters are creative in one-word descriptions of Christie, Obama [more]
25JAN2016 Should Gas Tax Only Go to Transportation Trust Fund?
Less than 30% have even heard of the proposed amendment [more]
21JAN2016 Support for Quarterly Pension Payments
… but concern over budget cuts and tax increases [more]
19JAN2016 Support Grows for Casino Expansion in NJ
Biggest gains in support are among residents 18-34 years old [more]
14JAN2016 Taft-Fairleigh Dickinson New Jersey State of Diversity Survey
83 percent have racially diverse interactions daily at work; only 59 percent outside of work [more]
12JAN2016 Stagnant Approval Ratings Plague NJ Governor
Majority say he’s neither better nor worse than past governors [more]

2015

22DEC2015 Trump Claim of Muslim Celebrations in NJ on 9/11 Highlights Partisan Differences
Disagreement on the facts; distrust of media reports [more]
17DEC2015 47% Believe Politicians Are Taking the Christ Out of Christmas
Up from 28% since the same question in 2013 [more]
14DEC2015 The Piercing Poll
One out of five has ink; 6 percent have piercing(s) other than their ears [more]
09DEC2015 Garden Staters say “Don’t Misuse Open Space Funding”
Consumers favor Jersey Fresh produce [more]
23NOV2015 New Jerseyans Lack Trust in Either Party to Fix the State’s Problems
Two thirds of independents distrust both parties [more]
19NOV2015 Policymakers Face a Bumpy Road with Taxpayers Over the Gas Tax
62% say they are opposed to raising the gas tax even for road and bridge repairs [more]
17NOV2015 Christie Loses Support of Republicans; Trump and Rubio Lead Among NJ GOP Voters
Sanders gains among once-undecided voters but still second to Clinton [more]
10NOV2015 Americans Blame Congress and VA for Poor Care of Veterans
Homelessness and lack of mental health services seen as most critical issues [more]
30OCT2015 Trump Taints America’s Views on Political Correctness
Poll suggests perceptions of Political Correctness are Trumped by Trump [more]
27OCT2015 Pharmacies are Increasingly Important as Health Care Providers
Democrats PointVaccinations the most commonly sought service [more]
20OCT2015 Republicans Advocate More Guns to Reduce Mass Shootings
Democrats Point to Regulation as the Best Way [more]
14OCT2015 National Poll Examines the “Clueless Factor”
Knowledgeable voters less likely to support Trump, Clinton [more]
13OCT2015 Gender Plays a Role in Mind of Voters
Gender gap discussion favors male candidates [more]
08OCT2015 Trump and Carson Top List of Republican Field
Clinton Maintains Lead over Sanders [more]
31JUL2015 Support for Marijuana Legalization Reaches New High
Majority had opposed, now favors [more]
29JUN2015 2016 Presidential Hopefuls Polarize Voters
Top candidates also most disliked [more]
24JUN2015 Public Opposed to Gaming’s Expansion
and Divided Over Revenue Sharing with AC [more]
23JUN2015 NJ Governor and Legislature Receive Poor Marks
Christie approval rating drops six points to 30 percent [more]
18MAY2015 Majority Support for the Death Penalty Remains in New Jersey
although the State has abolished it.
14MAY2015 Garden Staters Demand Reform
to the Criminal Justice System
13MAY2015 Race Still Divides New Jerseyans
Over Issues of Criminal Justice
30APR2015 NJ voters think Menendez is guilty
but not alone –“They all do it”
27APR2015 Agreement on what corruption means
but not necessarily when it applies
22APR2015 Christie vs. Clinton in 2016?
NJ voters predict primary victors
21APR2015 Looking for friends in all the wrong places?
Christie visits other states
12MAR2015 ISIS Strikes Fear in Majority of NJ Residents
Little consensus on how to answer the threat
09MAR2015 New Jersey residents don’t like much about Common Core
or know much either
05MAR2015 Expand Sports Betting and Casinos?
Public Says Not So Fast
03MAR2015 No Gains for the Governor After Budget Address
but a Slight Presidential Rebound
19FEB2015 Misconceptions fuel deep unpopularity of Common Core
Only 17% favor the standards
13FEB2015 What’s in Your Supplements?
Even the Experts Are Stumped
19JAN2015 Pumping the Taxpayers for More Money
NJ Voters say no to gas tax increase
15JAN2015 Five Years Under Chris Christie as Governor
Just 19% Happy During the Christie Years
13JAN2015 State of the State And the Governor:
Not Great
09JAN2015 Americans distrust science
but The Daily Show helps
08JAN2015 Where Have All The Heroes Gone?
Few Americans have one in mind
07JAN2015 Ignorance, Partisanship Drive False Beliefs about Obama, Iraq
Americans who know less believe more

2014

17DEC2014 Americans Hungry for Compromise
Romney Leads Republican Pack
10DEC2014 Senate report on CIA torture
Earlier PublicMind analysis showed “effectiveness” was key
03NOV2014 Safe in the city?
Not all of them, say New Jerseyans
27OCT2014 New Jerseyans can’t turn away from Ebola coverage
Not impressed with Federal government’s handling
23OCT2014 Governor’s approval numbers flip
More voters disapprove than approve
21OCT2014 Blast from the past:
Lead for Booker Comparable to Bell’s Last Opponent in 1978
13OCT2014 Pay college athletes?
No, say majority of Garden Staters
15SEP2014 Looking Beyond Christie
NJ Leadership Up for Grabs
10SEP2014 Booker over Bell by Double Digits
Midterms Defined by Voter Discontent
09SEP2014 Hypothetical 2016 Match-ups:
Christie Beats Other Republicans Against Clinton
04AUG2014 Majority in Garden State Opposed to Casinos Outside of AC
Meadowlands trumps Monmouth as Favored New Site
28JUL2014 Majority support Death with Dignity
and want the option for themselves
23JUL2014 Who knows what about Common Core
The more they think they know, the less they know
22JUL2014 Christie’s ratings tread water
amid impatience with pace of Bridgegate investigation
14JUN2014 Atlantic City or out of state?
NJ residents would rather gamble in-state
12JUN2014 Sales Tax and the Internet
Pay Now or Pay Later
11JUN2014 Democrats Hold Edge in NJ House Races
Obama Support Just as Polarized as Bush
09JUN2014 Not So Golden Years for New Jersey Retirees
Only one in three future retirees plan to stay in NJ
04JUN2014 Public Employee Pension System in Trouble
Voters still reject reduced payouts
03JUN2014 Christie Stabilizes, Bridgegate Interest Down
But Voters Worried About State
08MAY2014 Pick Your Vice: To Light Up or Double Down?
Americans Reach for Their Lighters
05MAY2014 Partisanship Reach Extends Beyond Obamacare
Non-partisan groups viewed with partisan eyes
29APR2014 Can Anyone Defeat Hillary Clinton?
No standouts among Republican contenders
21APR2014 Reservations about Native American Sovereignty
Voters are divided on Supreme Court case
21APR2014 Voters Say We Can Pray in Public Meetings
… as long as specific beliefs are not favored.
02APR2014 Voters Disagree with High Court:
Limits on Money Don’t Restrict Free Speech.
25MAR2014 Pols and their Musicians —
It’s Not Music to Their Ears
17MAR2014 Disapproval for Middle Class Tax Hikes
Increasing income tax on the rich is another story.
13MAR2014 Baby, It’s Cold Outside
. . . and Maybe We’re to Blame
11MAR2014 Christie Approval Slips Further
Bridgegate: Legislature, Governor, and Media Could Do a Better Job
03MAR2014 2014 Winter Report on New Jersey Consumer Confidence
The Status Quo: Consumer Confidence Remains Uneasy
21FEB2014 Fighting for its Place:
MMA, Women’s Bouts Increase in Popularity
03FEB2014 Interest in online gambling is blunted
while support for marijuana lights up
29JAN2014 Bridgegate Not Business as Usual, Say Voters
Voters Still Optimistic about State
28JAN2014 Christie’s Sandy Storm Surge of Approval is Over
A similar trend appears on the question of whether registered voters like or dislike him.
24JAN2014 Your Tax Dollars into NFL Owners’ Pockets?
Opinion remains consistent — a resounding “no” to tax breaks and public funds
23JAN2014 Football and Kids: A Dangerous Combination?
Public Says No

2013

19DEC2013 2016 prospects for the White House
Democrats have a clear leader, GOP does not.
19DEC2013 Birth control funding and abortion policy
Partisanship, ideology, religiosity divide the electorate
26NOV2013 NJ rolls the dice on online gaming
despite doubts of a plurality of voters
15NOV2013 New Jerseyans support farming initiatives
but differ on how to fund them
10NOV2013 PublicMind most accurate re: Governor’s race
Pollsters compared
04NOV2013 Christie insulated from frustrations with Congress
but rest of NJ GOP is not immune
02NOV2013 NJ voters poised to raise the minimum wage
Half of Christie’s supporters oppose the move
01NOV2013 Christie maintains double-digit lead
Gap is larger still among independent likely voters
23OCT2013 Voters weigh in on challenging sports betting decision
Majority have heard little or nothing about the issue
15OCT2013 Low turnout likely for Oct. 16 special election
. . . and likely to help Booker
14OCT2013 Majority of NJ voters not considering candidates’ personal characteristics
. . . despite media focus on gender, weight, sexual orientation
11OCT2013 Christie up, Obama down
Comparing approval rating histories of governor, president
08OCT2013 Booker, Christie retain approval
Gay marriage decision also favored
27SEP2013 New Jersey willing to give local liquor a chance
… though few are aware of recent change to laws on artisanal spirits
11SEP2013 Value of a college degree
… and of college sports programs
09SEP2013 Parents, not vouchers, seen as key to educational reform
Views on increased school funding vary with party affiliation
03SEP2013 NJ veering towards the wrong track
Is it Governor Christie’s fault
24AUG2013 Christie and Booker fare well in ‘blue’ Jersey
NJ Repubs like Christie in 2016
15JUL2013 2013 Summer Report on NJ Consumer Confidence
Expectations are up for most; outlook not so positive for older residents
11JUN2013 NJ voters talk up Atlantic City
Majorities would recommend it
20JUN2013 Mourning Gandolfini
NJ looks back on The Sopranos
20JUN2013 No public consensus …
on lifetime alimony or bond money for religious colleges
18JUN2013 Christie and Booker begin summer campaigns
Both with good news from voters
12JUN2013 Thinking about Dad on Fathers Day
Americans want more of him
11JUN2013 Don’t Shush
Your silence may be used against you
11JUN2013 Voters and Supreme Court both conflicted . . .
. . . on warrants for blood samples
11JUN2013 Patents for human genes —
Voters opinions in advance of Supreme Court ruling
10MAY2013 Americans’ opinions about mom for Mothers Day;
Her role, her looks, her politics
01MAY2013 Beliefs about Sandy Hook cover-up, coming revolution, underlie divide on gun control;
29% foresee possible armed revolution
30APR2013 Hillary Clinton leads 2016 Democratic hopefuls;
Republicans lack a clear front-runner
20MAR2013 New Jersey voters support states’ rights in sports wagering case;
Remain opposed to online gambling
19MAR2013 Do the right thing!
NJ Voter opinion on Sandy rebuilding
13MAR2013 Booker vs Rivera and the power of cable news
Obama approval down slightly
12MAR2013 Medicaid expansion receives wide support
Christie improves his favorables among Democrats
08MAR2013 Random testing of middle school students:
Effect on drug use measurable years later
07FEB2013 Public says it’s illegal to target Americans abroad
Some question CIA drone attacks
28JAN2013 2013 Report on NJ Consumer Confidence
New Jerseyans expect conditions to persist
17JAN2013 Conspiracy theories prosper:
25% of Americans are “truthers”
16JAN2013 Garden Staters cry foul over proposed plastic bag fee
Measure is widely panned across a variety of demographic groups
14JAN2013 Garden State residents favor more gun restrictions
. . . and more proactive mental health measures
10JAN2013 Voters favor Booker over Lautenberg
Obama receives high marks in 2013
07JAN2013 State gives thumbs up to governor
Challengers face an uphill battle

2012

19DEC2012 Americans want Federal money for Sandy rebuilding
… even if doing so drives up the deficit
18DEC2012 Good name recognition among early GOP contenders
Christie tops the list in favorability
10DEC2012 NJ Voters Support Farm Initiatives
… including land preservation steps
03DEC2012 NJ Voters Support Right-to-Die Legislation
… despite not hearing much about it
26NOV2012 The Governor, The President, and Sandy
Good numbers in the days after the storm
21NOV2012 Assessing Effects of Sandy on the Election
The dog that didn’t bark
20NOV2012 Storm Response Gets Good Grades
Approval remains high
09OCT2012 Education Bond on the November Ballot.
Who Knew?
29SEP2012 Voters split on doggy seat belts in New Jersey
Bill addresses confusion over current law.
24SEP2012 Public Split Over Tax Breaks in Atlantic City
Majority Opposes Expansion of Gaming Beyond the Boardwalk
20SEP2012 Menendez?s Commanding Lead Hides Some Discontent
Approval remains high
17SEP2012 Christie’s RNC Speech Mostly Helps Self
Approval remains high
14SEP2012 Big Lead for Obama After the Convention
Unemployment an insignificant factor
27AUG2012 3rd Quarter Report on New Jersey Consumer Confidence
As Christie waxes, NJ Confidence wanes
21AUG2012 Opinion divided . . .
. . . but majority give the state the green light to allow sports betting in defiance of federal law
07AUG2012 Majority of New Jerseyans Reject Sales Tax on Internet Purchases
A majority of all respondents (56%) have heard at least something about . . .
06AUG2012 N.J. drivers continue to roll the dice with safety
Not surprisingly, those who report frequently driving fast are twice as likely to . . .
02AUG2012 Obama, Menendez, and Booker looking good, but room for Kyrillos to define himself
Conversely, Senator Menendez receives a higher percentage of unfavorable ratings among . . .
01AUG2012 Christie continues to ride wave of support through his complicated relationship with the public
As for awareness of Christie?s successor, Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, the operative question is . . .
11JUN2012 New Jersey More Ethical Than Much of Europe
The ESS study carried out in Europe shows that young people tend to have . . .
14MAY2012 N.J. Voters Wary of Internet Gambling
Opposition to Internet betting is widespread even though three of five voters (60%) support . . .
11MAY2012 Booker Note: Favorable Over Unfavorable by 8-to-1
Even if 33% of Garden State voters haven’t heard of Booker . . .
10MAY2012 Flabby support for Menendez
Kyrillos remains a blank slate
09MAY2012 Obama and Christie Get Similar Love
Romney’s Uphill Battle Among Women
08MAY2012 Jersey, Christie, Headed in Right Direction
A year ago in May, Christie’s “favorables” were . . .
03MAY2012 What you know depends on what you watch: Current events knowledge across popular news sources
People learn most from NPR, Sunday Morning Shows, ‘The Daily Show’
02APR2012 Nation Sides with New Jersey Motorist Against Court, Automatic Strip Searches
Democrats and Republicans agree on the case by similar two-to-one margins. But men are . . .
02APR2012 Jersey Admits New York Giants and Jets Just Happen to Play in Jersey
Giants and Jets fans are more likely than non-fans to say . . .
26MAR2012 Hey, Numb Nuts: Not All Names Are Equal
Topping the “never acceptable” list are . . .
22MAR2012 Like US Supreme Court, US Voters Split on Bad Legal Advice
In the national poll, both Democrats and liberals were significantly more likely than other groups to say . . .
20MAR2012 Health Insurance: Can They Or Can’t They?
Voters Speak Clearly On Question of Mandating Health Insurance
19MAR2012 Menendez Leading Kyrillos for Senate
But Trails Someone Else
14MAR2012 Women Boost Obama, Pan Republicans
A majority of voters (53%) say the long, difficult Republican primary contest will . . .
13MAR2012 Christie Approvals Riding High
State Headed in ?Right Direction?
23FEB2012 Where is the Santorum Surge Coming From?
The More Conservatives Know, the More They Like Santorum
20FEB2012 Rubio, Santorum, Christie for Vice President
Newt Gingrich, another active presidential candidate, who . . .
14FEB2012 Santorum Runs Even with Romney
But Obama Beats Both
23JAN2012 High Court Agrees with Public in US v Jones:
Electronic Tails Need a Warrant
23JAN2012 Not Much Fuel for Debate
New Jersey voters don’t want to pump gas
17JAN2012 2012 Report on New Jersey Consumer Intentions
New Jerseyans are cautiously optimistic
13JAN2012 Obama?s Job Approval Split; Advantage still Menendez
Some voters are now more optimistic about . . .
11JAN2012 In Contrast to High Court, US Voters Split on Freedom of Churches to Hire and Fire
A majority of liberals (53-32) as well as a majority of moderates (50-41) say . . .
09JAN2012 Governor?s Approval Still Strong
Familiar patterns are found underneath the governor?s top line: men . . .
19DEC2012 Americans want Federal money for Sandy rebuilding
… even if doing so drives up the deficit
18DEC2012 Good name recognition among early GOP contenders
Christie tops the list in favorability
10DEC2012 NJ Voters Support Farm Initiatives
… including land preservation steps
03DEC2012 NJ Voters Support Right-to-Die Legislation
… despite not hearing much about it
26NOV2012 The Governor, The President, and Sandy
Good numbers in the days after the storm
21NOV2012 Assessing Effects of Sandy on the Election
The dog that didn’t bark
20NOV2012 Storm Response Gets Good Grades
Approval remains high
09OCT2012 Education Bond on the November Ballot.
Who Knew?
29SEP2012 Voters split on doggy seat belts in New Jersey
Bill addresses confusion over current law.
24SEP2012 Public Split Over Tax Breaks in Atlantic City
Majority Opposes Expansion of Gaming Beyond the Boardwalk
20SEP2012 Menendez?s Commanding Lead Hides Some Discontent
Approval remains high
17SEP2012 Christie’s RNC Speech Mostly Helps Self
Approval remains high
14SEP2012 Big Lead for Obama After the Convention
Unemployment an insignificant factor
27AUG2012 3rd Quarter Report on New Jersey Consumer Confidence
As Christie waxes, NJ Confidence wanes
21AUG2012 Opinion divided . . .
. . . but majority give the state the green light to allow sports betting in defiance of federal law
07AUG2012 Majority of New Jerseyans Reject Sales Tax on Internet Purchases
A majority of all respondents (56%) have heard at least something about . . .
06AUG2012 N.J. drivers continue to roll the dice with safety
Not surprisingly, those who report frequently driving fast are twice as likely to . . .
02AUG2012 Obama, Menendez, and Booker looking good, but room for Kyrillos to define himself
Conversely, Senator Menendez receives a higher percentage of unfavorable ratings among . . .
01AUG2012 Christie continues to ride wave of support through his complicated relationship with the public
As for awareness of Christie?s successor, Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, the operative question is . . .
11JUN2012 New Jersey More Ethical Than Much of Europe
The ESS study carried out in Europe shows that young people tend to have . . .
14MAY2012 N.J. Voters Wary of Internet Gambling
Opposition to Internet betting is widespread even though three of five voters (60%) support . . .
11MAY2012 Booker Note: Favorable Over Unfavorable by 8-to-1
Even if 33% of Garden State voters haven’t heard of Booker . . .
10MAY2012 Flabby support for Menendez
Kyrillos remains a blank slate
09MAY2012 Obama and Christie Get Similar Love
Romney’s Uphill Battle Among Women
08MAY2012 Jersey, Christie, Headed in Right Direction
A year ago in May, Christie’s “favorables” were . . .
03MAY2012 What you know depends on what you watch: Current events knowledge across popular news sources
People learn most from NPR, Sunday Morning Shows, ‘The Daily Show’
02APR2012 Nation Sides with New Jersey Motorist Against Court, Automatic Strip Searches
Democrats and Republicans agree on the case by similar two-to-one margins. But men are . . .
02APR2012 Jersey Admits New York Giants and Jets Just Happen to Play in Jersey
Giants and Jets fans are more likely than non-fans to say . . .
26MAR2012 Hey, Numb Nuts: Not All Names Are Equal
Topping the “never acceptable” list are . . .
22MAR2012 Like US Supreme Court, US Voters Split on Bad Legal Advice
In the national poll, both Democrats and liberals were significantly more likely than other groups to say . . .
20MAR2012 Health Insurance: Can They Or Can’t They?
Voters Speak Clearly On Question of Mandating Health Insurance
19MAR2012 Menendez Leading Kyrillos for Senate
But Trails Someone Else
14MAR2012 Women Boost Obama, Pan Republicans
A majority of voters (53%) say the long, difficult Republican primary contest will . . .
13MAR2012 Christie Approvals Riding High
State Headed in ?Right Direction?
23FEB2012 Where is the Santorum Surge Coming From?
The More Conservatives Know, the More They Like Santorum
20FEB2012 Rubio, Santorum, Christie for Vice President
Newt Gingrich, another active presidential candidate, who . . .
14FEB2012 Santorum Runs Even with Romney
But Obama Beats Both
23JAN2012 High Court Agrees with Public in US v Jones:
Electronic Tails Need a Warrant
23JAN2012 Not Much Fuel for Debate
New Jersey voters don’t want to pump gas
17JAN2012 2012 Report on New Jersey Consumer Intentions
New Jerseyans are cautiously optimistic
13JAN2012 Obama?s Job Approval Split; Advantage still Menendez
Some voters are now more optimistic about . . .
11JAN2012 In Contrast to High Court, US Voters Split on Freedom of Churches to Hire and Fire
A majority of liberals (53-32) as well as a majority of moderates (50-41) say . . .
09JAN2012 Governor?s Approval Still Strong
Familiar patterns are found underneath the governor?s top line: men . . .
03JAN2012 Poll Memo: Public Has Consistently Opposed Internet Betting

2011

19DEC2011 A Nation of Bettors?
They May Follow New Jersey’s Lead into Sports Betting

14DEC2011 Too Soon to think about Vice Presidential Candidates?
For some . . . but not others.
07DEC2011 Gingrich is New Fave, Voters Approve of Iraq Withdrawal, President Beats All Comers
In head to head trials, Obama bests . . .
28NOV2011 Part Deux: Many think US is bailing out Greece
NPR, Jon Stewart Out-Fox Cable News
21NOV2011 Some News Leaves People Knowing Less
However, the best informed respondents are those that watched . . .
14NOV2011 Garden State Still Prefers Locally Grown
Despite these gains, fewer New Jerseyans (64%) have ?a lot’ of confidence in . . .
31OCT2011 New Jerseyans Feel Safest in Manhattan
Men feel safer than women in both . . .
27OCT2011 NJ Says Occupy Wall Street
Nearly 9 of 10 New Jersey Republicans (88%) say . . .
25OCT2011 New Jersey Headed in Right Direction. Really.
More immediately, the governor’s popularity does not necessarily . . .
10OCT2011 NJ Voters Favor Sports Betting, but not Tax Credits for Meadowlands Developer
58% say the state should not be using public money to . . .
03OCT2011 3rd Quarter Report on New Jersey Consumer Attitudes
New Jerseyans’ Outlook is Grim
29SEP2011 Blue State Pans President
Seven in ten say country is on ?wrong track.?
27SEP2011 Christie Approvals Bounce Back
Christie’s favorable ratings are better than those of . . .
15AUG2011 N.J. drivers with long commutes speed and fill travel time with unsafe behaviors
One of five drivers with long commutes (19%) say that they . . .
08AUG2011 Young N.J. drivers engage in risky behavior
They are 11 points less likely than others to say that they always . . .
25JUL2011 Thinking of New Jersey? Christie Rates National Mention
. . . Christie got more mentions than . . .
18JUL2011 TV Reality Show ?Jersey Shore’ Promotes Jersey
People in the northeastern United States are more likely than people in other regions of the country to . . .
14JUL2011 CIA Interrogation: Torture or Technique?
Nearly three in four Americans (73%) say harsh interrogation methods can . . .
13JUN2011 N.J. Blames Energy Woes On Big Oil and Congress
The only significant change in the blame game is that the public is less willing to . . .
11JUN2011 A Christie Presidential Entry Hurts Pawlenty, Bachmann
Palin’s 11% support comes mostly at the expense of . . .
10JUN2011 Jersey Guy Trails the President: But Then, So Does Everyone Else
Meanwhile, Christie’s approval back home in New Jersey took a turn for . . .
06JUN2011 U.S. Public Says Regulate Violent Video Games, the Focus of Brown v. Entertainment Merchants
Men are more likely than women to say the supervision should be . . .
31MAY2011 Menendez/Crowley Matchup
Part of the gap is accounted for in Republican . . .
26MAY2011 U.S. Public Rejects Interrogation of Minors without Parental Knowledge
… Even When Domestic Abuse Is Suspected
26MAY2011 Obama Bump
Among Republicans, Obama’s approval rating . . .
24MAY2011 Garden State Voters Feeling Blue
The swing in mood from April to May is pronounced among . . .
23MAY2011 U.S. Voters Weigh in on Brown v. Plata, Case Involving Prison Overcrowding
Finally, white voters by 3-to-1 say the courts can’t . . .
02MAY2011 Las Vegas Is Preferred Casino Destination: Atlantic City Places Third
Those who pick Atlantic City first or second tend to say its best characteristic is . . .
18APR2011 Odds Favor NJ Referendum on Sports Betting
Those who say they have a lot of interest in the issue, favor . . .
13APR2011 1st Quarter Report on New Jersey Consumer Attitudes
New Jerseyans Feel Uneven Economic Recovery; Worry About Inflation
11APR2011 Shared Municipal Services: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
Three of four Republicans (76%) say it’s . . .
07APR2011 Obama Campaign Ahead, for the Moment, in New Jersey
However, his current approval rating is down from a much stronger . . .
06APR2011 Governor’s Approval Is Strong: Can it Translate to Legislative Elections?
Asked who they prefer to control the state Assembly and Senate after the next election, voters . . .
04APR2011 Public Blesses Arizona Christian School Tuition
The 5-to-4 ruling sidestepped the issue of establishment altogether by holding that . . .
31MAR2011 Jersey Guy Runs Better Nationally than Other Big Republicans
Only two Republicans outperform Christie in match-ups with Obama. The president runs even with . . .
21FEB2011 Sports Betting, Sure Thing; Internet Betting, Nyet!
Folks who already bet on sports in office pools are more likely than other voters to . . .
16FEB2011 N.J. Voters Oppose Takeover of Atlantic City Tourism District
Voters are more optimistic about the direction of . . .
24JAN2011 Monday Blues: Optimism for the Short Term; Pessimism for the Long Run
Political identification matters too: Democrats are . . .
20JAN2011 2011 Report on New Jersey Consumer Intentions
A slow-growing economy keeps New Jerseyans guarded about 2011 prospects
17JAN2011 Obama and Menendez Ahead in New Jersey
The president is ahead on his ratings even though . . .
11JAN2011 Christie Approval Ratings Strong at End of Inaugural Year
Three of five voters (62%) continue to say the state should hold the line on . . .
19DEC2011 A Nation of Bettors?
They May Follow New Jersey’s Lead into Sports Betting
14DEC2011 Too Soon to think about Vice Presidential Candidates?
For some . . . but not others.
07DEC2011 Gingrich is New Fave, Voters Approve of Iraq Withdrawal, President Beats All Comers
In head to head trials, Obama bests . . .
28NOV2011 Part Deux: Many think US is bailing out Greece
NPR, Jon Stewart Out-Fox Cable News
21NOV2011 Some News Leaves People Knowing Less
However, the best informed respondents are those that watched . . .
14NOV2011 Garden State Still Prefers Locally Grown
Despite these gains, fewer New Jerseyans (64%) have ?a lot’ of confidence in . . .
31OCT2011 New Jerseyans Feel Safest in Manhattan
Men feel safer than women in both . . .
27OCT2011 NJ Says Occupy Wall Street
Nearly 9 of 10 New Jersey Republicans (88%) say . . .
25OCT2011 New Jersey Headed in Right Direction. Really.
More immediately, the governor’s popularity does not necessarily . . .
10OCT2011 NJ Voters Favor Sports Betting, but not Tax Credits for Meadowlands Developer
58% say the state should not be using public money to . . .
03OCT2011 3rd Quarter Report on New Jersey Consumer Attitudes
New Jerseyans’ Outlook is Grim
29SEP2011 Blue State Pans President
Seven in ten say country is on ?wrong track.?
27SEP2011 Christie Approvals Bounce Back
Christie’s favorable ratings are better than those of . . .
15AUG2011 N.J. drivers with long commutes speed and fill travel time with unsafe behaviors
One of five drivers with long commutes (19%) say that they . . .
08AUG2011 Young N.J. drivers engage in risky behavior
They are 11 points less likely than others to say that they always . . .
25JUL2011 Thinking of New Jersey? Christie Rates National Mention
. . . Christie got more mentions than . . .
18JUL2011 TV Reality Show ?Jersey Shore’ Promotes Jersey
People in the northeastern United States are more likely than people in other regions of the country to . . .
14JUL2011 CIA Interrogation: Torture or Technique?
Nearly three in four Americans (73%) say harsh interrogation methods can . . .
13JUN2011 N.J. Blames Energy Woes On Big Oil and Congress
The only significant change in the blame game is that the public is less willing to . . .
11JUN2011 A Christie Presidential Entry Hurts Pawlenty, Bachmann
Palin’s 11% support comes mostly at the expense of . . .
10JUN2011 Jersey Guy Trails the President: But Then, So Does Everyone Else
Meanwhile, Christie’s approval back home in New Jersey took a turn for . . .
06JUN2011 U.S. Public Says Regulate Violent Video Games, the Focus of Brown v. Entertainment Merchants
Men are more likely than women to say the supervision should be . . .
31MAY2011 Menendez/Crowley Matchup
Part of the gap is accounted for in Republican . . .
26MAY2011 U.S. Public Rejects Interrogation of Minors without Parental Knowledge
… Even When Domestic Abuse Is Suspected
26MAY2011 Obama Bump
Among Republicans, Obama’s approval rating . . .
24MAY2011 Garden State Voters Feeling Blue
The swing in mood from April to May is pronounced among . . .
23MAY2011 U.S. Voters Weigh in on Brown v. Plata, Case Involving Prison Overcrowding
Finally, white voters by 3-to-1 say the courts can’t . . .
02MAY2011 Las Vegas Is Preferred Casino Destination: Atlantic City Places Third
Those who pick Atlantic City first or second tend to say its best characteristic is . . .
18APR2011 Odds Favor NJ Referendum on Sports Betting
Those who say they have a lot of interest in the issue, favor . . .
13APR2011 1st Quarter Report on New Jersey Consumer Attitudes
New Jerseyans Feel Uneven Economic Recovery; Worry About Inflation
11APR2011 Shared Municipal Services: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
Three of four Republicans (76%) say it’s . . .
07APR2011 Obama Campaign Ahead, for the Moment, in New Jersey
However, his current approval rating is down from a much stronger . . .
06APR2011 Governor’s Approval Is Strong: Can it Translate to Legislative Elections?
Asked who they prefer to control the state Assembly and Senate after the next election, voters . . .
04APR2011 Public Blesses Arizona Christian School Tuition
The 5-to-4 ruling sidestepped the issue of establishment altogether by holding that . . .
31MAR2011 Jersey Guy Runs Better Nationally than Other Big Republicans
Only two Republicans outperform Christie in match-ups with Obama. The president runs even with . . .
21FEB2011 Sports Betting, Sure Thing; Internet Betting, Nyet!
Folks who already bet on sports in office pools are more likely than other voters to . . .
16FEB2011 N.J. Voters Oppose Takeover of Atlantic City Tourism District
Voters are more optimistic about the direction of . . .
24JAN2011 Monday Blues: Optimism for the Short Term; Pessimism for the Long Run
Political identification matters too: Democrats are . . .
20JAN2011 2011 Report on New Jersey Consumer Intentions
A slow-growing economy keeps New Jerseyans guarded about 2011 prospects
17JAN2011 Obama and Menendez Ahead in New Jersey
The president is ahead on his ratings even though . . .
11JAN2011 Christie Approval Ratings Strong at End of Inaugural Year
Three of five voters (62%) continue to say the state should hold the line on . . .

2010

20DEC2010 Regifting Commonplace in the Garden State
The majority of regifters (60%) say they do it primarily because the gift is . . .
13DEC2010 Putting the Garden in the Garden State
More than four in five (83%) say they or their family members have purchased . . .
29NOV2010 Sen. Menendez Enters New Election Cycle
Among Democrats, 17% say they don’t recognize . . .
24NOV2010 United Way of Morris County and Fairleigh Dickinson University Find ALICE Population is Still Struggling
(United Way of Morristown press release)
23NOV2010 Christie Running Stronger than NJEA
Three of five voters (60%) continue to say the state should hold the line on . . .
15NOV2010 Bear Necessity? Public Approves of Bear Hunt
Voters in the most rural parts of the Garden State are more likely to . . .
29OCT2010 Carney leads Urquhart by 17
Meanwhile, Urquhart, like his Republican counterpart running for U.S. Senate, does well among . . .
28OCT2010 O’Donnell Winning Tea Party, Losing Delaware
And just two of three voters (66%) who describe themselves as “conservative” say . . .
19OCT2010 Jersey Drivers Say Teens Should Practice More
In addition, nearly four of five New Jersey drivers (78%) support requiring a parent-teen . . .
18OCT2010 3rd Quarter Report on NJ Consumers
The economy is slow and New Jerseyans know it!
14OCT2010 Obama Approval and Democrats are Down
Asked which party they prefer to control the U.S. Congress after the upcoming elections, voters choose . . .
12OCT2010 Voters in Budget-Cutting Mood Approve of Christie
Approval of the governor does not run to all corners: Voters from . . .
06OCT2010 Fallen Castle Beats Coons: But Coons Leading Triumphant O’Donnell
In a hypothetical matchup between Coons and Castle, Castle coasts . . .
05OCT2010 Delaware Republicans Losing House Seat
But it is Beau Biden who wins . . .
05AUG2010 Public Reaction Mixed to Proposals for A.C., Meadowlands, Racetracks
A similar majority (55%) say it’s a good idea to privatize . . .
04AUG2010 Voters Still Say Hold the Line on Spending
Agreeing even more strongly on holding down spending are . . .
19JUL2010 Jersey Drivers Text More; Say New Yorkers Are Worse
While texting behind the wheel is on the rise, the use of hand-held phones while driving in the Garden State is . . .
14JUN2010 Expansion of Slots Favored in N.J.
Voters differ in their opinions by age as well. Those 18 to 44 favor . . .
07JUN2010 Primary Election Elite
Most voters (48%) thought the next time would be . . .
01JUN2010 Like Governor’s, NJEA’s rating slips
While the governor is well-known to New Jersey voters, two other key players in the education budget battles are not.
27MAY2010 President’s Approval Slides in NJ
. . . voters’ assessment of the direction in which the country is moving is now identical to their view just before . . .
25MAY2010 Voters Split on Christie, But Not on His Proposals
By a two-to-one margin (64%-31%) voters say it’s a good idea to ask school teachers not to . . .
13MAY2010 PublicMind Methodology: “Polling a Third Party Challenger”
PublicMind Executive Director Peter Woolley with Mark Blumenthal of Pollster.com at the annual meeting of the American Association of Public Opinion Researchers.
05APR2010 1st Quarter Report on New Jersey Consumer Perception
Job Worries, Credit-Card Difficulties Continue
31MAR2010 N.J. Voters Disapprove of Revel Bailout
. . . 62% of Garden State voters say they’ve heard nothing at all about New Jersey providing up to $350 million . . .
30MAR2010 Christie’s Approval Slips But Voters Still Say Cut Spending, Cap Property Tax Increases
Asked about suspending property tax rebates to help balance the budget, 44% say . . .
22MAR2010 AC and Sports Betting: Perfect Together?
New Jerseyans favor making sports betting legal at . . .
11MAR2010 Public: Keep Las Vegas in Las Vegas
More than half (54%) would oppose bringing any form of gambling . . .
09MAR2010 Public Says Televising Court Is Good for Democracy
Liberals are significantly more likely than conservatives to think televising . . .
04MAR2010 Health Care Hangs Over Democrats: Kean Runs Even With Menendez
The question of reform fares better when voters are asked whether . . .
03MAR2010 Public Backs Governor, Pension Reforms
. . . 78% of voters agree that all public employees, including teachers, should . . .
22FEB2010 ‘Jersey Shore’ Helps Perceptions of Garden State
Three of five (59%) of respondents who have seen the show have . . .
19JAN2010 Lou Dobbs Runs Hot and Cold
However, the pol with the strongest numbers may be . . .
18JAN2010 2010 Report on New Jersey Consumer Intentions
High Expectations Despite Harsh Reality
14JAN2010 New Jerseyans Skeptical of Health Care Reform
Overall, just a third of New Jersey voters (34%) say they’d advise their . . .
12JAN2010 Corzine Leaves an Era of Bad Feeling
As Corzine exits, four of five voters (79%) say they’ve heard the term . . .

2009

07DEC2009 Back-Seat Bullets
If any surprising difference emerged, it was between those who know . . .
16NOV2009 N.J. Voters Underestimate State’s Open Space
Republicans are significantly more likely than Democrats (54%-29%) to say they are . . .
02NOV2009 New Jersey’s Blue Voters
Nonetheless, more than half of voters (56%) say they think Corzine . . .
02NOV2009 Some Garden Staters Vote by Mail
Voters under 30 years of age were more likely than older voters to say they were . . .
30OCT2009 Tight N.J. Governor’s Race in Final Days
More than half of voters (55%) say they think Corzine will . . .
12OCT2009 Third-Quarter Report on New Jersey Consumer Views
Consumers’ expectations are flat amid increasing unemployment.
09OCT2009 Corzine Gains Among Obama Supporters
33% of Garden State voters say that they will personally be better off if the reforms …
08OCT2009 New Jerseyans Not Worried About H1N1
Already 1 in 5 New Jerseyans (20%) say they’ve had their regular, seasonal flu shot, but …
07OCT2009 Open Space Catches On, But Not Vote-by-Mail
Nine-in-ten (89%) who say they’ve received an application for a mail-in ballot say …
06OCT2009 Corzine Catches Up
Corzine has all but caught up to Christie (34%-36%) on the question of …
01OCT2009 Debatable Whether Voters Watch Debates
. . . only about 1 in 20, or 6%, of New Jersey likely voters know that the first …
03SEP2009 Health Care Helps Republicans in New Jersey
For the first time in Obama’s Presidency, as many, if not more, New Jersey voters say …
01SEP2009 Christie Leads Corzine 47%-42%
Among all voters, 37% say their view of Corzine is …
12AUG2009 McGreevey’s Resignation Five Years Later
He’s Gone But Not Forgotten
16JUL2009 N.J. Drivers Behaving Badly, but still say they’re better than N.Y.
Drivers who go over 65 mph “most of the time” or “often” are also more . . .
06JUL2009 Second Quarter Report on New Jersey Consumer Views
Job Worries Continue
01JUL2009 Voters say N.J. on Wrong Track, Christie Leads Incumbent
Among all voters, 54% say their view of Corzine is . . .
01JUN2009 Divided Republicans Head into Primary
At the state level, Republicans agree overwhelmingly on just one thing . . .
20APR2009 Legalized Sports Betting in New Jersey
By a similar margin of 63 percent to 30 percent, voters also say they would favor . . .
13APR2009 1st Quarter Report on New Jersey Consumer Views
Worried About Their Jobs, Consumers Shore Up Savings
09APR2009 Jersey Hates AIG Too
Even those who approve of the president’s handling of his job split 44%-42% on their approval of . . .
07APR2009 Budget Batters Corzine: Still Behind Christie
Los republicanos y demócratas concuerdan en que es una mala idea . . .
07APR2009 Presupuesto golpea a Corzine: Continúa detrás de Christie
Republicans and Democrats agree it’s a bad idea to reduce . . .
16MAR2009 Expand Casino Gambling Beyond Atlantic City?
Voter opinion does not differ even between those . . .
13MAR2009 Mt. Laurel, COAH, and the Race for Governor
Democrats who approve of Mt. Laurel prefer . . .
06MAR2009 Obama or Rush? Rush or Obama?
But New Jerseyans are skeptical that their own state lawmakers will . . .
04MAR2009 Corzine, Like Economy, Lags in New Jersey
The governor bests other Republican contenders though not necessarily . . .
28JAN2009 Ban Smoking in New Jersey Casinos?
Three in five (59%) of those who earn over $150,000 favor . . .
16JAN2009 2009 Report on New Jersey Consumer Intentions
Consumers retreated in 2008 but won’t surrender in 2009
15JAN2009 New Day Dawning: Strong Approval for President-Elect
The 43rd president’s popularity was strongly associated with the public’s perception of . . .
09JAN2009 For the Moment, Advantage Corzine
The governor’s actual and potential rivals in the Republican Party all suffer from . . .

2008

26NOV2008 One Course of Thanksgiving History
And different age groups scored differently: 31% over the age of 45 . . .
17NOV2008 2 in 5 Don’t Know Why It’s “The Garden State”
Most pronounced are regional differences: 73% of voters in . . .
03NOV2008 Ballot Confusion
. . . voters react very differently when the question is . . .
31OCT2008 Obama Expands Lead in New Jersey
McCain runs even with Obama among . . .
30OCT2008 Lautenberg in Comfortable Lead
Voters in general are hardly enthusiastic about . . .
13OCT2008 Third Quarter Report on New Jersey Consumer Views
Half of respondents (51%) report that the crisis in the financial markets has . . . .
09OCT2008 Toll Hike Proposal and Opposition Are Familiar
Something else that has not changed is the percent of voters who say the state . . . .
08OCT2008 Shush! …There’s a Senate Race Going on in NJ
While the senator’s favorable to unfavorable ratio is just . . . .
07OCT2008 McCain Gives Back Gains in New Jersey
Those saying Palin is a good choice for vice-president . . . .
25SEP2008 Another Democratic Year in Delaware
In an unusual election, where incumbent Senator Joe Biden weighs in for vice-president as well as senator, he . . . .
24SEP2008 Alaskans Support Palin but Concede Biden’s Strengths
While 70% of First Staters disapprove of the way President Bush is handling his job, a majority of Alaskans . . . .
23SEP2008 Democrats Lead Long-time Republican Incumbents in Alaska
Just three in five Republicans say if the election were held today they would . . . .
15SEP2008 New Jersey Residents Say Leave the Drinking Age at 21
One group was told that university presidents suggested lowering the drinking age. . . .
Politickernj has a slideshow of “possible candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor in 2009,” with favorability ratings based on PublicMind research.
11SEP2008 Corzine Ratings Drift Sideways; Views of State Drift Down
Just 31% of New Jersey voters say the governor is doing . . .
10SEP2008 Zimmer Trails Lautenberg Quietly
But a third of Republicans (35%) say they haven’t heard of . . .
09SEP2008 McCain and Palin Bounce in New Jersey
Opinions of how well the military effort is going have improved despite . . .
22JUL2008 New Jerseyans go fast, multi-task, but say NY drivers are worse
Jerseyans don’t think that they’ll be ticketed for . . .
02JUL2008 2nd-quarter Report on New Jersey Consumer Views
The youngest workers (18-30) and the oldest (60+) are least likely to . . .
27JUN2008 Bush, War Help Obama to Big Lead in NJ
For the first time the poll finds there is not a majority of Republican voters who . . .
26JUN2008 Lautenberg Looms Large Over Zimmer
Asked who they might prefer at this early point, 45% of registered voters say . . .
25JUN2008 Voters unfamiliar with Abbott and Mount Laurel
Those same voters remain pessimistic about the direction of the state: 64% say . . .
On April 22nd, in an event co-sponsored by PublicMind, three candidates for U.S. Senate debated at the FDU College at Florham. Please see the event flyer for complete information. Video highlights from the event are available for download.
07APR2008 Jerseyans Say They’re Worse Off
1st Quarter Report on New Jersey Consumer Views . . .
03APR2008 Democrats split on nomination fight, Corzine’s role
If the nomination is decided by Democratic superdelegates, 62% of Democrats . . .
02APR2008 Don’t Know the Republican Senate Nominee
The candidates do little better among Republicans: 29% say they’ve heard of . . .
01APR2008 Voters hang tough on idea of budget cuts
Half of Democrats (50%) prefer some increase in . . .
29FEB2008 New Jersey Republican Candidates Unknown
New Jersey’s other U.S. Senator, Bob Menendez, who is not up for reelection until 2012, continues . . .
27FEB2008 No Electability Advantage for Obama in New Jersey
Even among women, a group that would be expected to support Clinton more strongly than Obama, . . .
25FEB2008 Voters Say Cut Spending
Those who use the New Jersey Turnpike or Garden State Parkway to commute to work are more likely . . .
30JAN2008 Governor’s Toll Proposal A Drag
Meanwhile, large majorities of Republicans (73%) and independents (71%) also say . . .
28JAN2008 State of the Union? On the Wrong Track
Over the past two years, Republicans have typically split . . .
23JAN2008 Hillary Clinton: The most likely and unlikely choice among New Jersey voters but youth and women among her biggest supporters
The survey also suggests that the support Obama garnered in other states from youth is . . .
22JAN2008 Toll Plan Puts Public Opinion on Wrong Track
Among those who use the Turnpike or Parkway to commute to work, 32% rate the governor’s . . .
16JAN2008 2008 Report on New Jersey Consumer Intentions
Nearly half (47%) of those with annual household incomes of $150,000 or more say . . .
09JAN2008 PublicMind Executive Director Peter Woolley in an interview about the New Hampshire primary results
07JAN2008 Public Hasn’t Taken a Toll on Corzine — yet.
While the public has still not had the opportunity to learn the details of the governor’s plan, half of voters (50%) say . . .

2007

27NOV2007 Clean Election Districts are Different
Only 14% of voters statewide and 19% of voters in the Clean Elections districts said they can trust . . .
16NOV2007 Agri-tourism Grows in Garden State
According to a recent survey by Fairleigh Dickinson University, 57% say Jersey fruits and vegetables are . . .
02NOV2007 Iraq Looms Over NJ Presidential Primary
Arizona Senator John McCain and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney have . . .
01NOV2007 Questions for Discussion . . .
Those who approve of the president disapprove of . . .
30OCT2007 Disgruntled Voters Stick with Party
Fewer than a third of voters have a favorable opinion of . . .
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17OCT2007 Don’t Place Your Bet Just Yet
Men split on the question (45%-45%) while women . . .
15OCT2007 Minner’s Approval is Split
The governor also comes out on the short side of . . .
12OCT2007 Biden, Bush remain down in Delaware
Biden continues to be seen very favorably in his home state, with 57% of Delaware voters holding a positive view of him, but . . .
08OCT2007 Hunting Bear or Barely Hunting?
Results vary little by geography except in the state’s . . .
01OCT2007 Something New Jerseyans agree on? . . . Naaaah.
Results are similar to a June 2007 survey taken of registered voters, but very different from . . .
28SEP2007 War makes race tighter for Democrats in New Jersey
Reminding Democrats of the war significantly decreases support for . . .
27SEP2007 An occasional… Booker Note
But that’s down from the good ol’ days when . . .
24SEP2007 Carla Who?
Asked whether they’re inclined to vote for Democrats or Republicans in the upcoming legislative elections, voters stick . . .
20AUG2007 PublicMind Executive Director Peter Woolley compares 2008 to past election years that have led to third party presidential candidates.
27JUN2007 New Jersey Drivers are Above Average… sort of
A majority of New Jersey drivers (55%) point their finger at . . .
13JUN2007 New Jersey: polluted, yes, but we like it!
As for whether the state has more or fewer dishonest politicians, Jersey voters . . .
11JUN2007 War Drags Clinton, Boosts Rudy
The survey also suggests that at this early stage, independent voters who have a preference are leaning to . . .
06JUN2007 New Jersey and Nation in Tune with The Sopranos
New Jersey watchers are a little more tolerant of the show’s . . .
05JUN2007 Corzine Strong for Primary Day
Only 14% of voters rate the governor’s job performance as . . .
09MAY2007 No Surge for President Bush
Two-thirds of voters (65%) disapprove of the President’s . . .
08MAY2007 Corzine’s Public Standing Unhurt
However, no progress has been made in changing the public’s view of . . .
08MAR2007 Race and Gender Complicate Democratic Field
Results show that priming respondents to think about either race or gender led to . . .
07MAR2007 Drug, alcohol use lower in strong families
Having both parents present in the home was not associated with . . .
07MAR2007 NJ Voters Skeptical of Lottery and Turnpike Leases: Expect property taxes to continue climbing
As always, the main cause of high taxes in the public’s view is . . .
05MAR2007 Delaware Drivers Are Above Average: Jersey drivers are the worst
New Jersey takes the prize with 45% of Delawareans pointing at them . . .
01MAR2007 Biden Trails Early in Home State
Voters are more optimistic about his chances of getting . . .
28FEB2007 Minner, yes. Lease the Turnpike: no.
Many of Delaware’s other statewide elected officials also enjoy . . .
22JAN2007 2007 Report on New Jersey Consumer Intentions
Two out of three respondents who say they’ll be worse off financially next year also say . . .
11JAN2007 Garden State Primary Showdown: Giuliani v. McCain and Clinton v. Obama
Also among the candidates who will not be pleased . . .
10JAN2007 NJ Voters Maintain Dim View of President
The president’s low marks in New Jersey reflect the national . . .
08JAN2007 Governor maintains ratings, while state is still on the wrong track
By comparison, newly elected U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has just . . .

2006

15NOV2006 Bear Necessity or Not?
And while a majority of both Republicans and Democrats agree with the bear hunt as a remedy, Republicans . . .
13NOV2006 Voters disapprove of eminent domain use
Voters’ support of the use of eminent domain power is highly contingent on . . .
03NOV2006 Backlash Issues Don’t Sting Menendez
Polarization on this issue does not work against . . .
02NOV2006 Negative campaign boosts Menendez’s lead
Voters are also more likely to say now that neither candidate is . . .
01NOV2006 Iraq weighs heavily on New Jersey voters
Only one in four likely voters rate the President’s job performance as . . .
31OCT2006 Carper continues to hold big lead
Much of Ting’s support comes from the minority of voters (30%) who say . . .
30OCT2006 Voters say Delaware is on the right track
However, Minner does much better among . . .
27OCT2006 Castle holds big lead despite Bush, Iraq
Despite his vulnerability on national issues, Castle retains a large advantage in . . .
25OCT2006 Attorney General race is tight
Wharton also does better than Biden among . . .
17OCT2006 Trusting the system: Democrats vs Republicans
Democrats and Republicans differed most over the part of the criminal justice system that garnered the least trust among all . . .
06OCT2006 Governor in good light
Among those voters who are undecided in the Senate race between Bob Menendez and Tom Kean, a majority think . . .
05OCT2006 Menendez Leads; though doubts linger
In these questions, 36% of voters – including 23% of Democrats – expressed some reservations about . . .
04OCT2006 President Getting mid-term bust, not boost
Voters seem to hold President Bush responsible for the direction of the country as 70% rate his . . .
26SEP2006 Delaware headed in right direction: Castle wins popularity contest
A majority (54%) of Delaware voters also approve of . . .
25SEP2006 Castle has commanding lead in House race
Spivak’s campaign has been unable so far to capitalize on . . .
21SEP2006 Carper holds big lead despite Iraq problems
The survey reveals some dissatisfaction among Delaware voters with Carper over . . .
01SEP2006 Booker note
Almost two-thirds (65%) of those who know Booker say they have . . .
31AUG2006 A dull crowd?
Women were more likely than men (39-30%) to say they’d be going . . .
31AUG2006 Corzine shakes off sales tax
As for the hubbub over the sales tax, 57% say the increased sales tax . . .
30AUG2006 New Jersey Senate race hinges on Iraq
Among those respondents who were asked about Bush and Iraq first, Menendez . . .
29AUG2006 Dog days of summer for Bush ratings
As for Iraq, a majority of Republicans (57%) say the U.S. military effort in Iraq is going “fairly well” or “very well,” but . . .
24JUL2006 Blacks and whites differ on trust in state’s criminal justice system
Even the fairness of the jury system is subject to different perceptions: 77% of whites . . .
20JUL2006 National issues drag Kean
When respondents were not primed to think about President Bush and the military action in Iraq, Kean . . .
19JUL2006 Heroes and villains: sharp differences of opinion
And in a dramatic turnaround, 57% of Garden State voters say raising the sales tax is . . .
18JUL2006 President posts worst marks ever for Garden State
A gender gap in perception looms large on national questions as just 18% of women say . . .
15JUN2006 New Jersey seniors gamble away
For New Jersey seniors with some form of gambling problem, the average amount of money spent per year in casinos is more than three times . . .
14APR2006 James and Booker are complementary images
While only a third of voters statewide say they’ve heard of . . .
10APR2006 Not just a store: a political question
A majority (56%) of Republican voters conclude that Wal-Mart is . . .
06APR2006 Kean rallies Republicans
Kean’s name recognition crept up 10 points over the last month to . . .
04APR2006 2006 survey on budget proposals
On the other hand, agreement is nearly universal about cutting . . .
15MAR2006 Criticizing the courts
While 40% say federal courts legislating from the bench is a very serious problem, just 33% say . . .
13MAR2006 Danish cartoon controversy cuts by gender and race
Republicans are somewhat more likely than Democrats (49-40%) to say that the cartoons should be . . .
09MAR2006 Menendez gains
Kean’s name recognition and favorable ratings have not moved since . . .
08MAR2006 President tanks; Governor has good will heading into budget season
New Jersey voters are not happy about the direction of their state, but they are not . . .
19JAN2006 2006 Report on New Jersey Consumer Intentions
Conversely, about 30% of respondents indicate that they are likely to experience a . . .
16JAN2006 Kean and Menendez Make Gains
Half of the 60% who say they’ve heard of Bob Menendez also say . . .
14JAN2006 Nation still on the Wrong Track say Garden State Voters
Just a third (34%) rate the President’s performance as . . .
13JAN2006 Gas Tax is a Slow Starter
A quarter of Democrats say the state needs to . . .
12JAN2006 Corzine Has Tough Acts to Follow
Codey’s popularity is not enough to displace . . .

2005

November 29, 2005 Garden Staters Suffer from Donor Fatigue
When asked to recall the natural disasters of the past year, New Jerseyans are far more . . .
November 22, 2005 Codey a Tough Act
Even after growing public discussion of the question of whom to appoint to succeed Corzine . . .
November 21, 2005 The Well-Kept Secret of Clean Elections (Joint release by FDU PublicMind and Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling at Rutgers University)
. . .a majority of voters say they are very concerned that people who give money to campaigns also influence . . .
November 16, 2005 Jersey voter turnout high at farmers’ markets
A majority (55%) of likely voters say that the state should be required to prove . . .
November 6, 2005 Decidedly Hard to Decide
PublicMind cannot say that undecided voters are breaking decisively for . . .
November 4, 2005 Race within the Race
Favorable ratings of both candidates continue to decline slowly. The percentage of voters who . . .
November 1, 2005 Keep the Champagne Corked
Male voters continue to favor Forrester (48-39%), but by a slightly . . .
October 31, 2005 The Better Contest
Likely voters who are still undecided as to which candidate for New Jersey Governor to vote for are about . . .
October 28, 2005 Campaign Stalemate
Despite leading 34%-23% in early October on the question of who is better able to do something about . . .
October 17, 2005 Driving and Talking? Go get ’em!
. . . about the same percentage who say they rarely or never do it themselves — approve of the . . .
October 14, 2005 Likely Voters Attentive to Eminent Domain
Of the four scenarios tested, the only use of eminent domain a majority (54%) of likely voters accepts is . . .
October 13, 2005 Do Race and Gender on the Court Matter?
Men and women, Republicans and Democrats, white voters and non-white voters have different opinions on . . .
October 11, 2005 Corzine Maintains but Forrester Gains
Forrester has pulled ahead of Corzine on the question of who can better deal with the problem of . . .
October 10, 2005 Likely Voters Following Race for Governor More Closely Than Baseball Races!
The Garden State’s likely voters also say that which candidate for governor is elected makes . . .
September 30, 2005 Update on the Shadow Race
Even among Democratic voters the big winner with 37% is . . .
September 29, 2005 Garden State Voters Worry
Two-thirds (66%) of likely voters say the country is on the . . .
September 27, 2005 No Traction for Challengers
Asked which candidate has the background and experience to be a good governor, less than half . . .
July 25, 2005 The Other Statewide Race (for New Jersey’s Senate Seat)
When likely voters are asked who they would prefer be appointed to that seat, 39% respond they . . .
July 22, 2005 And now for the Issues…
Corzine racks up a lead of 56% to 24% among those who describe themselves as . . .
July 21, 2005 Corzine Leads; Codey Wins
When those who are unsure are pushed to make a choice between these two candidates, three out of five . . .
July 20, 2005 Bush Withering in Garden State
A large majority (63%) of women say going into Iraq was a mistake but men . . .
April 18, 2005 Secret Convention
Voters who have heard more about the convention notion are also more likely to say that it’s . . .
April 15, 2005 Rational Voters
A large majority of Democrats (76%) say it’s a good idea to increase the . . .
April 14, 2005 INVISIBLE MEN: The Sequel
Another five declared candidates for the Republican nomination have name recognition ranging from just . . .
April 13, 2005 The Honeymoon is Over
Still, the Governor’s favorable-to-unfavorable ratio (2:1) continues to outpace that of . . .
April 12, 2005 Elections in Iraq Don’t Help President in Garden State
A majority of 59% rate his performance as “only . . .
February 3, 2005 2005 Report on Consumer Intentions
. . . respondents who identify themselves as Republicans are more likely than other partisans to be . . .
January 27, 2005 Kean was Best Governor, but Worst is Up for Grabs
McGreevey and Whitman maintained that tie among both men and women. The difference was in . . .
January 14, 2005 New Jersey is Not Clued into Constitutional Convention
Self-described liberals are only a little more likely than others to say . . .
January 13, 2005 Invisible Men
Doug Forrester and Bret Schundler, who have both run and lost for statewide office before, are . . .
January 12, 2005 President will not Honeymoon in Garden State
Even in the nine counties Bush won in November, voters are split 50-50 . . .
January 10, 2005 “Richard Who?” Weighs in as Underdog
48% of those who report they have heard of the Acting Governor say they have . . .

2004

November 15, 2004 New Jersey supports farming the Garden State
Large majorities support farmers on a range of issues including wildlife . . .
November 1, 2004 No Surprise from Late Deciders
While the results suggest that President Bush is not getting . . .
October 29, 2004 Kerry Holds Garden State Lead: 47-40
Two-thirds (68%) continue to say that Kerry will take the . . .
October 22, 2004 Bush Visit to Garden State Doesn’t Help
A majority of New Jersey’s likely voters agree that Kerry is . . .
October 15, 2004 Bush gains in Garden State
A majority (54%) of New Jersey’s likely voters continue to say the country . . .
October 12, 2004 Kerry Maintains Garden State Lead
Before the debates, two-thirds (66%) of New Jersey’s likely voters thought that Bush . . .
October 7, 2004 Garden State Tilts D: Kerry Gains on National Security
Among those who say national security is the most important issue, 56% say . . .
October 4, 2004 The Boss Doesn’t Rock the Vote: Tony Soprano Leans Republican
Among those who think the most important quality in a presidential candidate is “being a strong leader,” 44% think Soprano would . . .
October 1, 2004 Richard Who?
Fully 59% of the state’s likely voters say they have never heard of . . .
September 29, 2004 Bush/Kerry in New Jersey Remains Close
Asked which issue is most important in deciding their vote, a plurality (42%) choose . . .
August 16, 2004 Special Election? Republicans, Independents… yes; Democrats… no.
Voters are divided on the question of when Governor McGreevey’s resignation should become effective — and they are . . .
August 2, 2004 Confidence in Homeland Security Declines
For the first time since Fairleigh Dickinson University began posing the question, less than half of voters . . .
July 29, 2004 Governor’s Ratings Improve
When voters are asked whether or not “honest, trustworthy” describes a number of prominent officials, the governor . . .
July 28, 2004 Kerry Support Soft in New Jersey
Bush’s support in the Garden State remains level despite declines in . . .
May 26, 2004 New Jersey’s Top Shore Towns
There are many great places to visit on the New Jersey shore, but the town with the best boardwalk is . . .
April 19, 2004 Worries Up, Preparedness Down: Security Seen Through Partisan Lens
The recent increase in worry does not necessarily come with an increase in . . .
April 15, 2004 Voters Expect Property Taxes to Increase: Governor and Budget Get Mixed Reviews
. . . one in three say it’s acceptable to raise taxes on some things so long as . . .
April 13, 2004 Iraq Hurts Bush: Nader Hurts Kerry
. . . changes can be seen among Democrats, Independents and Republicans alike . . .
March 1, 2004 Governor’s Ratings Don’t Benefit from Sprawl Issue
Only 22% of those who say controlling sprawl is very important also say that . . .
January 30, 2004 Super Social Fans Are a Mixed Bowl
When you ask them who they want to win this year’s game, they . . .
January 29, 2004 Super Bowl Party Nominates Kerry
Patriots reject Bush; Panthers embrace Republican . . .
January 23, 2004 2004 Report on Consumer Intentions
. . . [A] year ago two-thirds of Garden Staters said business conditions had gotten worse, now . . .
January 22, 2004 What would you do with an extra thou?
People with children have a different idea. A majority of them (52%) would . . .
January 21, 2004 Garden State not Mad about Cows
Women are also more likely than men to . . .
January 16, 2004 Bush Rebounds Some in Garden State
In head-to-head trial heats against potential Democratic nominees for the Presidency, George Bush comes out ahead against . . .
January 14, 2004 New Jerseyans Flunk Basic Preparedness
At the same time that Jerseyans are worrying less about a terror attack, their confidence in federal and state . . .
January 13, 2004 Governor’s Poor Ratings are Steady-State
. . . only 25% of voters think the Governor has done a good enough job to deserve reelection while 58% . . .

2003

October 22, 2003 Democrats Hold the Line in 38th
… in this densely packed suburban district, voters give Democrats a significant edge on . . .
October 17, 2003 Like the NJ Senate, the 36th district is an even match
[T]he issues most important to voters in this district are those that Republicans tend to . . .
October 14, 2003 Governor No Help (to D’s) in 14th
As in other districts polled by PublicMind, voters say they are less likely to choose a candidate who is a strong supporter of . . .
October 9, 2003 Governor No Help (to Republicans) in 12th District
Governor Jim McGreevey has been unpopular statewide and likely voters in the 12th district feel . . .
October 8, 2003 Governor No Help in 4th District
. . . asked a generic question of whether they will vote for Republican or Democratic candidates for assembly and senate, respondents offer a . . .
October 6, 2003 California Recall in New Jersey: No Way!
. . . 70% of New Jersey voters say the Garden State’s own recall process should be . . .
October 5, 2003 Governor’s Unpopularity Could Hurt Democrats
. . . [H]alf of New Jersey’s voters said they would be less likely to vote for a state legislative candidate who . . .
October 2, 2003 Bush Beatable?
“Democratic candidates can’t take advantage of Bush’s decline in popularity until . . .
October 1, 2003 NJ Households Still Not Making Emergency Plans
New Jerseyans are no better prepared for the event of another terrorist attack than they were . . .
September 23, 2003 Survey of University Presidents Finds Classics Still Essential
Presidents were asked: “What are five books you believe every undergraduate university student should . . .
April 28, 2003 Newark Arena Makes No Progress with Public
. . . wheeling and dealing the idea of building a new sports arena in the city of Newark has made . . .
April 24, 2003 Governor Losing Budget War
When asked who is responsible for the budget deficit, 28% of the state’s voters blame . . .
April 23, 2003 War and Terrorism trump SARS — for now.
Voters in a state that went decisively for the president’s rival in the 2000 election support . . .
April 16, 2003 New Jersey’s Seven Top Towns
There are many great places to live in New Jersey, but the top spot in the Garden State is . . .
January 24, 2003 I’m from New Jersey; I’ll adjust.
Index of Consumer Performance and Index of Consumer Intentions show that residents’ personal optimism is in contrast to . . .

2002

November 18, 2002 PublicMind On Target in New Jersey Senate Race
. . . most independent polls were generally accurate, but PublicMind’s November 1 survey came the closest, exactly pegging . . .
November 3, 2002 An Electorate Unmoved: Lautenberg Checks Republican Gain
. . . At this point, the race will tighten up only if the undecided voters . . .
November 1, 2002 Late in the Race, It’s Still a Race
. . . in the race for New Jersey’s Senate seat, Republican Doug Forrester trails his better-known rival Frank Lautenberg by . . .
October 18, 2002 Looking for a Few Good Issues
This might be a wedge for the Forrester campaign . . .
October 17, 2002 Lautenberg Shows Strengths of Incumbency
Compounding Forrester’s problems are that significant pluralities of New Jersey voters see Lautenberg as the . . .
October 4, 2002 McGreevey Looks Good
As his party casts about to salvage its Senate race, it is Governor Jim McGreevey who is arguably the most . . .
October 1, 2002 Beyond Ethics?
It was a “campaign devoid of all issues,” said Senator Torricelli as he withdrew . . . New Jersey voters are indeed concerned about . . .
September 27, 2002 Voters See Torricelli as Less Honest, but Experienced and Effective; Forrester Not Seen as Too Conservative
Forrester says the … Senator is not honest … Torricelli says that Forrester … would turn the Senate over to conservative ideologues. According to the results of the most recent Fairleigh Dickinson University poll, voters agree . . .
September 25, 2002 The Race for Senate: the Unpopular versus the Unknown
Can one of the nation’s most vulnerable senate incumbents be ousted by an unseasoned challenger, who . . .
May 31, 2002 Geography or Race? New Jersey Doesn’t Buy Newark Arena
Governor Jim McGreevey’s enthusiasm to build a sports arena in Newark is not shared by . . . .
May 30, 2002 Budget Magic: NJ Voters have Strong Preferences, Great Skepticism, Little Information
New Jerseyans are divided on how the government should solve the current fiscal problems. A plurality say . . . .
May 22, 2002 Which NJ Governor Wins the Unpopularity Ratings?
New Jerseyans voted Governor Jim Florio out of office . . . They elected and re-elected Christine Todd Whitman . . . Now both are out of office and . . .
May 22, 2002 Trouble for Torricelli
As the incumbent, Torricelli’s fate will rest largely on whether New Jerseyans believe he’s done a good enough job to be returned to office. On this measure, Torricelli has . . .

2001

November 16, 2001 Political Wrap-Up for Poll’s Inaugural Year
Aside from national polls on energy, views of the Garden State and the television show The Sopranos, Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind released four polls this election year that accurately predicted . . . .
November 5, 2001 McGreevey Maintains Lead Over Final Weekend; Final Margin Hinges on Turnout
. . . the final outcome will be affected by the level of turnout. Over the weekend, both major-party candidates solidified their base while some independents may be having second thoughts. . . .
November 3, 2001 McGreevey Holds Gaping 18-point Lead: Republicans Divided but Turnout Questionable
Democrat Jim McGreevey leads Republican Bret Schundler by a margin of 53% to 35% . . . [his] margin is not likely to dissipate . . .
October 14, 2001 McGreevey-Schundler Gap Driven by Non-Economic Issues And Independents
. . . independents differ significantly from partisan voters in their assessment of the candidates. . . . Independents’ preferences on issues of taxes, the economy, and government spending are mixed, but . . .
October 11, 2001 Bush gets High Marks; Whitman, Torricelli, Corzine get Mixed Grades
. . . The extremely positive marks that Bush receives are not matched by other prominent political figures in New Jersey. . . .
October 10, 2001 Heading into Gubernatorial Debate
. . . Two weeks after the campaigns resumed, having been suspended after the terrorist attack, McGreevey’s support remains more . . .
August 15, 2001 New Jersey and the Sopranos: Perfect Together?
. . . only a third of all national respondents even know that the show is set in New Jersey . . .
August 2, 2001 NEW JERSEYANS: Love the state, hate the taxes, and don’t care what other Americans think
Despite the oft-cited New Jersey inferiority complex, half the state’s residents say it is a “better” place to live than other states and two-thirds . . . don’t care . . .
July 25, 2001 Garden State “Greener” than the Nation
… on Energy Issues
. . . First, a majority of Americans are unfamiliar with President Bush’s energy plan. Second, New Jerseyans think more “greenly” about energy issues than . . .
July 19, 2001 Energy in the United States
. . . a significant segment of New Jerseyans and their fellow citizens across the nation view the price and availability of energy as a significant problem – but . . .
May 14, 2001 Survey Methodology Discussion
May 8, 2001 Likely Republican Primary Voters
. . . PublicMind pre-primary survey shows that former House member Bob Franks enjoys a considerable …
May 3, 2001 The Race for Governor
. . . New Jerseyans could well be in for a close gubernatorial contest this November – but only if …

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