[The Vector] Two Polls Reveal Energy Leanings
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of U.S. voters think finding new sources of energy is more important than reducing current energy consumption. And sixty percent (60%) think investing in renewable energy sources like solar, wind and wave energy is a better long-term investment for the U.S. than investing in fossil fuels. These views were revealed in one of the latest Rasmussen polls (October 10th.)
Forty-two percent (42%) believe there is a conflict between economic growth and environmental protection, the highest finding since May. The margin of error is +/- 3% with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for Rasmussen is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC.
Voters in the Rasmussen poll give mixed results to President Obama for handling energy: forty percent (40%) give him a rating of energy issues as good or excellent, the same as last month, while thirty-nine percent (39%) give him a poor rating.
The number of voters who believe global warming is a serious threat is trending down since last November. 59% today believe global warming as a serious issue, while 37% are not very concerned, or not concerned at all.
Fifty-eight percent (58%) do not support the Obama policy of taxing carbons to conserve energy. A majority want the government to concentrate on new sources.
Meanwhile, the latest Public Policy Polling says voters are more likely to support candidates who support clean energy legislation when it is linked to job creation. The poll was conducted for the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and was conducted in 23 key Congressional districts that are locked in very close races. NRDC notes that a clear majority of voters in 21 of 23 districts surveyed supported clean energy legislation, while the remaining two districts were in a dead heat.
A look at each district results can be found here.
