“These findings make it clear that Virginians are evenly divided on the issue, and that a person’s political perspective and location in the commonwealth are key factors in how many see the issue," says Robyn McDougle, director of the @VCUWilderSchool's Center for Public Policy
47% of Virginians favor allowing localities to train teachers to be armed in schools while 49% are opposed. Republicans (73%) were more likely to support the idea, compared to independents (36%) and Democrats (26%) https://t.co/50Owy0ZTN6
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns in Virginia schools? A new @VCUWilderSchool@OPPOatVCU poll finds Virginians are essentially divided on the issue. https://t.co/50Owy1hvbG
Media delving into the insights of @VCUWilderSchool's most recent Public Policy Poll, conducted by @CPPatVCU. What's most interesting to you in the findings?
Republicans may be in control of the Virginia General Assembly, but a new @VCUWilderSchool poll shows Democrats are more likely to approve of the way the General Assembly is handling its job.
New #publicpolicy poll from @VCU shows responding to the Trump administration and addressing healthcare were top issues for Democrats in 2018; focusing on the economy was dominant issue for Republicans and third-party voters @CPPatVCU@OPPOatVCU
For job approval of @GovernorVA, the @VCUWilderSchool poll found that 43% of respondents weren't sure or refused to say. Of those who offered an opinion, 72% approved of his performance so far. https://t.co/CneQfEjVXI
Minority respondents prefer Democrats in control by a 40-point margin (61% to 21%) while white respondents prefer Republicans in control by a narrower 7-point margin (41% to 34%).
The narrow but statistically significant margin in favor of Democrats depends on several key demographics, the poll found. Women prefer Democrats in control by a 20-point margin (49% to 29 %) while men prefer GOP control by only a 3-point margin (38% to 35%)
Which party do Virginians want to win control of the General Assembly? A new @VCUWilderSchool@OPPOatVCU poll found 42% want Democrats while 33% favor Republicans. https://t.co/CneQfEjVXI
With 25% of Virginians undecided, lawmakers have an opportunity in the upcoming General Assembly session to make the case that their party should be in control, says Robyn McDougle, director of @VCUWilderSchool’s @CPPatVCU https://t.co/CneQfEjVXI
New #data from our #publicpolicy poll! Out of six issue areas, a 25% plurality of those who reported voting in November said the most important factor driving their vote for Senate was responding to the #TrumpAdministration. Full report: https://t.co/pp96T896oa @OPPOatVCU
@VVforDelegate @mikemullin4VA@JeffMBourne@VaHouse@VCUWilderSchool Summer 2018 Public Policy Poll shows this type of focus is likely to have strong public support. 81 percent strongly or somewhat agree that schools should see providing mental health services as part of core mission. More detail at https://t.co/fSfemnlSMw.
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Nominations for the 2019 Excellence in Virginia Government Awards (EVGA) are open. Deadline for nominations is Dec 20 https://t.co/jzR2X6RTZi