Posted on

FDU Poll: New Jersey Voters Not Buying the “Race Card”

448797311 859315722889261 3912404471422033006 n

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, a state Superior Court decision and a Democratic candidate in next year’s gubernatorial election have made racial segregation a live political issue in New Jersey, but most voters don’t perceive the level of segregation in the state or see it as a problem. According to the latest results from the FDU Poll, just 12 percent of New Jersey voters say that the schools where they live are segregated, and just 19 percent say that they want more racial diversity in their neighborhoods.

Continue reading FDU Poll: New Jersey Voters Not Buying the “Race Card”

Posted on

The Majority of NJ Voters Support Increased Fees for EVs

0 10

Voters also want Gas Tax and Registration Revenues Used for Roads and Bridges – not Subsidizing NJ Transit

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ, according to the latest results from the FDU Poll, sponsored by the Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey, New Jersey voters support the recently passed fees on electric vehicles by more than a 2 to 1 margin. The survey questions, which monitored the opinions of voters on transportation funding, also show that a majority of voters (58-34) want gas tax and vehicle registration revenues to be dedicated to funding roads and bridges, rather than used to subsidize New Jersey Transit.

Continue reading The Majority of NJ Voters Support Increased Fees for EVs

Posted on

FDU Poll: Over 80% of New Jersey Residents Want Public Records Law Left Intact

looking through binoculars png 1200 2865711673

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

In a recent survey conducted by Fairleigh Dickinson University, it was revealed that a large majority of registered New Jersey voters are in favor of maintaining the state’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA) as it currently stands.

Continue reading FDU Poll: Over 80% of New Jersey Residents Want Public Records Law Left Intact

Posted on

Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll: NJ Voters Want Democrat Menendez Out

bob menendez rhs

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Madison, NJ,  in the aftermath of a series of criminal charges against New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, 70 percent of the state’s residents want him to resign, rather than serve out his term. According to the latest results from the FDU Poll, Menendez has lost the support of voters across the political spectrum, and reminding voters of the issue leads independent voters to be more likely to support Republican candidates in the upcoming election for control of the state legislature.

Continue reading Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll: NJ Voters Want Democrat Menendez Out

Posted on

Only 13 Percent in Bergen County Residents Support the Role of Parties in Shaping Primaries

head-in-sand-gop_theridgewoodblog

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison NJ, New Jersey gives a greater role to county parties in shaping primary elections than any other state, but that doesn’t mean that residents like it. According to the latest results from the FDU Poll, only 19 percent of New Jersey say that county parties should have a role in officially endorsing candidates and giving them preferential placement on the ballot, while 2/3rds oppose such a role.

Continue reading Only 13 Percent in Bergen County Residents Support the Role of Parties in Shaping Primaries

Posted on

New Poll Puts Hugin Nearly Tied With Menendez for New Jersey Senate Seat

Robert Hugin

May 26,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

MOUNTAINSIDE NJ , A new Fairleigh Dickinson University poll released Friday shows proven New Jersey job creator and former Marine Bob Hugin nearly tied with “ethically challenged”  career politician Bob Menendez in the race for U.S. Senate.

While 28 percent of voters still supported Menendez, 24 percent back Hugin. An additional 46 percent were undecided.

“It’s no surprise the race has tightened. When given the choice between a proven job creator and former Marine like Bob Hugin, and a corrupt ineffective career politician like Bob Menendez, voters will continue to move steadily in our direction,” said Hugin Communications Director Megan Piwowar. “Our campaign is encouraged by the momentum so far, and Bob looks forward to continuing to meet with voters all across New Jersey to discuss how we can bring positive change and bipartisan problem-solving to Washington.”

Bob Hugin, a Marine Corps Veteran and business leader who has created thousands of New Jersey jobs, is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate to challenge incumbent Democrat Senator Bob Menendez.

Posted on

FDU Poll 39% believe the state is on solid footing with Murphy at the helm ?

for sale Ridgewood_Real_Estate_theRodgewopodblog

January 31,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, FDU’s Public Mind released a poll showing Governor Phil Murphy garnering a 35% approval rating in his first two weeks in office, with 21% disapproving and 40% who don’t know yet. His predecessors fared better in their first weeks in office: Governor Christie had a 48-31%, while Governor Corzine had 47-16%.

One bright spot for Murphy, is according to the poll, there is optimism among the respondents in the direction of the state: 39% believe the state is on solid footing with Murphy at the helm, compared to 18% in October when Christie was still in office. President Trump has a 31-60% favorable/unfavorable rating, according to the same poll.

Posted on

FDU Poll: 62% Oppose Gas Tax Hike

New_Jersey_State_Senator_Stephen_Sweeney

 

As Garden State residents prepare for winter driving conditions, they’re still likely to encounter roads and bridges in continued need of repair, having been ravaged by time, the elements, and insufficient funding. One proposal for addressing our state’s infrastructure needs involves raising the gas tax, which is currently among the lowest in the nation (14.5 cents per gallon). The most recent statewide survey of adults from Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind finds that support for raising the gas tax has increased slightly since January, but so too have doubts that any money raised would be used for its intended purpose. Politicker Staff, PolitickerNJRead more

Posted on

FDU Poll: 68% oppose a gas tax hike

imgres-3

imgres-3

FDU Poll: 68% oppose a gas tax hike

With gas prices below $2 a gallon in some parts of the state, policymakers are considering raising the gas tax. Legislators say the additional revenue would go to fund much-needed bridge and road repairs in the state. However, the public isn’t buying it. The most recent statewide survey from Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind finds respondents oppose the idea of additional taxes by a more than two-to-one margin, with many (31%) saying their opposition is driven by skepticism that the funds would be used as intended, and the belief that residents are already overburdened by taxes (45%). (PolitickerNJ)

FDU Poll: 68% oppose a gas tax hike | New Jersey News, Politics, Opinion, and Analysis