January 30, 2013

Poll: More Gun Control, Maybe Gas Station Tax, Same Sex Marriage OK, Economy #1 Issue

A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday found 57 percent on Pennsylvania voters favored stricter gun control, are divided on Gov. Corbett's proposal to uncap the Oil Company Franchise Tax-- 45 to 47 percent and lean toward supporting same sex marriage- 47 to 43 percent.
When asked what the most important issue facing Pennsylvania today, voters said-- the economy- 37 percent, education- 10 percent, taxes- 8 percent, the size of the budget- 7 percent, politicians- 7 percent, crime- 4 percent, gun control- 3 percent, fracking and drilling 2 percent, environment/pollution- 2 percent, welfare 1 percent, senior issues- 1 percent, handicapped/ disability issues- 1 percent, poverty/homeless- 1 percent, energy crisis/gasoline prices- 1 percent.
55 percent had an unfavorable view of the Republican Party (29 percent favorable), while 43 percent had a favorable view of the Democratic Party (42 percent unfavorable).
51 percent of voters also thought President Obama is doing a good job.
NewsClips:
Poll: PA Voters Concerned About Possible Gas Tax Shift
Poll: PA Voters Want Stricter Gun Control Measures