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joshcryer

(62,270 posts)
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 05:37 AM Sep 2012

Poll: Colorado's Marijuana Legalization Initiative Leads 51-40

Poll: Colorado's Marijuana Legalization Initiative Leads 51-40
The poll found that the measure, Amendment 64, has the support of 51 percent of likely voters surveyed, compared with 40 percent opposed. Men favor the measure more than women, a common gender spliton the issue. But 49 percent of women polled said they support the measure, compared with 39 percent who said they are opposed.

Across every income bracket and in every age group except those 65 and older, more voters told pollsters they support the measure than oppose it, though some of the leads fall within the 4-percentage-point margin of error. Voters younger than 35 support the measure by a margin of 30 percentage points, 61 percent to 31 percent, according to the poll.

The automated telephone poll was conducted Sept. 9-12 for The Post by New Jersey-based SurveyUSA. About 26 percent of those questioned were cellphone-only users, who were shown a questionnaire on their smartphone, tablet or other electronic device. Of voters included in the sample, 34 percent said they are Republicans, 34 percent said they are Democrats, and 30 percent identified as unaffiliated voters.
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Poll: Colorado's Marijuana Legalization Initiative Leads 51-40 (Original Post) joshcryer Sep 2012 OP
8% undecided with a margin of error of 4% davidpdx Sep 2012 #1
Fair enough. joshcryer Sep 2012 #2
Looks like Colorado could be the next B Calm Sep 2012 #3
For sure! joshcryer Sep 2012 #4
When do Obama & the DEA invade? Vidar Sep 2012 #5
I imagine the DEA is saving the scare tactics Nevernose Sep 2012 #9
So? President Obama wont let it go even if they DO pass it. DiverDave Sep 2012 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Sep 2012 #7
The federal government doesn't want to encourage states to adopt laws... porphyrian Sep 2012 #8

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
1. 8% undecided with a margin of error of 4%
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 06:01 AM
Sep 2012

The numbers need to be higher (no pun intended) if it's going to pass. I think it will be very close.

DiverDave

(4,886 posts)
6. So? President Obama wont let it go even if they DO pass it.
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 07:02 AM
Sep 2012

I really would like to hear some rationalization as to why the feds are cracking down on dispensaries.
I have a feeling they cant, it's all about the money.

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porphyrian

(18,530 posts)
8. The federal government doesn't want to encourage states to adopt laws...
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 08:12 AM
Sep 2012

...that contradict federal law. They also don't want to appear to prevent states from making their own laws.

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