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Oct. 23, 2008 -- Mass. Voters Say No to Tax Repeal, Yes to Pot, Maybe to Dogs; Suffolk
Question 1:
BOSTON ? A majority of Massachusetts voters oppose Ballot Question #1, which would reduce and ultimately eliminate the state income tax, according to a new survey conducted by Suffolk University/7NEWS.
Fifty-nine percent would vote ?no? on the measure, 26 percent favor it, and 14 percent were undecided. The opposition has grown dramatically since an August poll showed the ?no? side prevailing by only 14 points, 50 percent to 36 percent.
Question 2:
Question #2 -- the decriminalization of marijuana -- earns 51 percent support, while 32 percent oppose it, and 16 percent were undecided. Although this question enjoys a 19 percent advantage, the lead has diminished significantly from the near-50 percent margin found in the August poll. Many district attorneys and law enforcement officials have mobilized behind the ?no? side, closing the gap somewhat. The proposed law would replace the criminal penalties for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil penalty of forfeiture of the marijuana and a fine of $100.
"The ?no? side has gained momentum over the past two months,? said Paleologos. ?The issue is whether the brass and blue will be able to move enough additional voters to their side in twelve days."
Question 3:
Question #3, which would, prohibit any type of dog racing in Massachusetts that entailed wagering on the speed or ability of the dog, won support from 44 percent of voters polled, while 43 percent opposed, and 13 percent were undecided.
"This question will literally come right down to the wire,? said Paleologos. ?In August the anti-dog-racing side had the edge, but now it looks like we?re headed for a photo finish."
First polls I have seen. Interesting numbers.
I am exactly where the polls are. Against repeal of the state income tax (even though it would benefit me) For the decriminalalization of pot. I'm unsure how I feel about dog racing. If there were assurances that no dogs would be euthanized and all would be found homes when their racing career were over, I probably would say dog racing is ok.
Oct. 23, 2008 -- Mass. Voters Say No to Tax Repeal, Yes to Pot, Maybe to Dogs; Suffolk
Question 1:
BOSTON ? A majority of Massachusetts voters oppose Ballot Question #1, which would reduce and ultimately eliminate the state income tax, according to a new survey conducted by Suffolk University/7NEWS.
Fifty-nine percent would vote ?no? on the measure, 26 percent favor it, and 14 percent were undecided. The opposition has grown dramatically since an August poll showed the ?no? side prevailing by only 14 points, 50 percent to 36 percent.
Question 2:
Question #2 -- the decriminalization of marijuana -- earns 51 percent support, while 32 percent oppose it, and 16 percent were undecided. Although this question enjoys a 19 percent advantage, the lead has diminished significantly from the near-50 percent margin found in the August poll. Many district attorneys and law enforcement officials have mobilized behind the ?no? side, closing the gap somewhat. The proposed law would replace the criminal penalties for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil penalty of forfeiture of the marijuana and a fine of $100.
"The ?no? side has gained momentum over the past two months,? said Paleologos. ?The issue is whether the brass and blue will be able to move enough additional voters to their side in twelve days."
Question 3:
Question #3, which would, prohibit any type of dog racing in Massachusetts that entailed wagering on the speed or ability of the dog, won support from 44 percent of voters polled, while 43 percent opposed, and 13 percent were undecided.
"This question will literally come right down to the wire,? said Paleologos. ?In August the anti-dog-racing side had the edge, but now it looks like we?re headed for a photo finish."
First polls I have seen. Interesting numbers.
I am exactly where the polls are. Against repeal of the state income tax (even though it would benefit me) For the decriminalalization of pot. I'm unsure how I feel about dog racing. If there were assurances that no dogs would be euthanized and all would be found homes when their racing career were over, I probably would say dog racing is ok.
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