Datamar Surveys questioned California voters on a variety of issues regarding the state of the economy and political sentiments. The findings reveal an embittered and weary electorate and one that is looking for alternative ways to reform the state’s political process and turn the economy around.
The economy is the number one issue of concern for the voters topping budget cuts by a two to one margin. Responsibility for California’s problems was evenly divided by the 794 respondents to the poll. 30.9% gave responsibility to Democrats in the Legislature; 25.7% to Special Interests; 18.4% to Governor Schwarzenegger; and 17% to Republican in the Legislature.
Trust in the state government is at 10.5%.
Voters overwhelming are seeking reforms. The poll offered four reforms. The Top Two Open Primary, which will appear on the June ballot, received 56.9% support. Reforming the initiative process followed with 53.5% support. Reforming rules in the Assembly and Senate got 49.4 support and reforming Proposition 13 received 43.3 support.
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