New Quinnipiac Poll Shows Strong PA Support For Medical MarijuanaBy Derek RosenzweigConsistent with previous polls, medical marijuana remains an idea that Pennsylvanians support. Today, Quinnipiac Univeristy Polling released the results of its latest poll of PA politics and issues. Directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., Quinnipiac conducts public opinion surveys in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio and the nation as a public service and for research.
Polling shows a total 59% in favor of medical marijuana, with Republicans in favor 49% to 47% against. Democrats are strongly in support with 67% and only 26% against. All regions of PA show above 50% support except Northwest PA, which shows 47% in support. Across all ages, incomes, and college education, medical marijuana remains a "good idea", with lowest polling at 56% for citizens over 55 years of age.
With a sponsor in the PA Senate building support among colleagues in preparation for the introduction of a bill identical to HB 1393, these polling numbers go to show that the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania don't want to see this issue languish - they want action, and our government is responding. They should be applauded for that. Anybody can come down with a condition that could be alleviated with medical marijuana, and simply having the option available is what people want. It also goes to show that people can look at states like California, which our opposition points to as the mecca of everything gone wrong with medical marijuana, and see how to avoid their mistakes while still allowing the benefits of a legal system.
Complete Question Stats:Q: 31. There is a proposal in the state legislature that would allow adults to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it. Do you think this is a good idea or a bad idea?
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Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom HsHolds
Good idea 59% 49% 67% 61% 61% 57% 62%
Bad idea 35 47 26 33 34 36 32
DK/NA 6 4 7 6 4 7 6
Alghny Philly NthEst SthEst NthWst SthWst Cntrl
Good idea 66% 60% 72% 65% 47% 53% 51%
Bad idea 23 31 21 31 45 43 45
DK/NA 11 9 6 4 7 4 4
AGE IN YRS....... INCOME............. NoColl College
18-34 35-54 55+ <50 50-100 >100K Degree Degree
Good idea 62% 61% 56% 57% 61% 65% 59% 61%
Bad idea 35 33 38 36 35 32 35 34
DK/NA 3 6 7 8 3 4 6 5
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