Fuente : Centre for Public Opinion & Democracy
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Codey Unknown For Many In New Jersey

/noticias.info/ (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) – Interim governor Richard J. Codey has not become a household name in New Jersey, according to Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind poll. While 48 per cent of respondents have a favourable opinion of Codey, 44 per cent were unsure.

Last August, elected governor James McGreevey—a Democrat—announced his resignation after declaring himself "a gay American" and acknowledging a consensual affair with a man. Senate president Codey took over as New Jersey’s acting governor on Nov. 16.

Codey will remain on the position until January 2006. A new gubernatorial election is scheduled for November 2005. 25 per cent of respondents believe Codey has done enough to deserve a fresh term, while 32 per cent would choose another person to head the state’s government.

Polling Data

Do you have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of Richard Codey?

Favourable
48%

Unfavourable
7%

Unsure
44%


Do you think that Richard Codey has done a good enough job as governor to deserve re-election or would you rather see a new person in that job?

Re-elect
25%

New person
32%

Not sure
42%

Source: Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 800 registered New Jersey voters, conducted from Jan. 2 to Jan. 9, 2005. Margin of error is 3.5 per cent.

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