Poll: Republicans, Democrats Both Reject Arctic Drilling

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WASHINGTON, DC, February 10, 2005 (ENS) - A bipartisan national survey has found that by a margin of 53 percent to 35 percent, Americans oppose proposals to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

The bipartisan telephone poll of 1,003 registered voters was conducted January 13-17, 2005, by Republican firm Bellwether Research and Democratic pollsters Lake, Snell, Perry and Associates. The two firms co-authored the survey and each analyzed the results. <snip>

The poll found that 44% of respondents strongly oppose drilling, while just 25% strongly support it. Only about 10% were undecided on this issue.

“Voters believe there are some places that should simply be off-limits to oil drilling and the Arctic Refuge is one of them,” said Celinda Lake of Lake, Snell, Perry and Associates, the Democratic polling firm that co-authored the bipartisan survey. “They believe we have a moral responsibility to protect this unique area, and the abundant birds and wildlife that live there, for future generations.” <snip>

http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/feb2005/2005-02-10-09.asp

[liberal N proud]

1. That is not going to stop bu$h and his oil buddies from drilling there

anyway.
It no longer matters what the people want, if bu$h wants to drill they will cut down the trees pave roads and drill holes.

[GetTheRightVote]

2. I am so glad to see it even if * and company do not care, we do.

:kick:

[GetTheRightVote]

3. I am so glad to see it even if * and company do not care, we do.

:kick: