Statewide
Oklahomans Trend Conservative Following The National Elections, But Will The Trend Stick?
June 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The line between conservative and moderate political ideology in Oklahoma became less visible during the 2008 party conventions and presidential election. A series of public opinion polls conducted by SoonerPoll and TvPoll from October of 2004 reveal that Oklahoma has been trending conservative, though the 2008 presidential campaign moderated that trend for the latter part of 2008. Poll results show that during the 2008 conventions and election Oklahoma trended away from conservative views as the number of moderates rose 9 percentage points to 41 percent, while conservative numbers dropped 4... [Read the full story]
Oklahoma Poll
Poll backs tax for public safety
February 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Tulsans are open to the possibility of a tax increase to pay for police and fire protection, according to an Oklahoma Poll conducted this week. Fifty-two percent of the 318 voters surveyed Monday through Wednesday said they would “favor an additional tax dedicated to funding police and fire.” The question did not specify what kind of tax or how much of one. “If we really need 140-something police, we’re going to have to find a way to fund it,” said poll respondent Stephen Lee. “I guess that would be another city sales tax, but I don’t know what’s... [Read the full story]
Governor
Gov. Henry Remains with Strong Approval Despite Being on the Opposite Side of the Electorate on Most Issues
May 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment
A recent SoonerPoll shows Governor Brad Henry’s approval ratings remain high, despite being opposite voters on many initiatives. The poll results show two out of every three Oklahomans approve of the job Governor Brad Henry has performed so far in this term. However, results also show many of the same respondents disapprove of many of his initiatives and, in fact, support many that he has vetoed. In the same poll, respondents said that they approve English as the official state language, they do not approve of Henry accepting stimulus funds for the state, that they approve mandating voter... [Read the full story]
US House
Likely voters cite price gouging as the top reason for high gas prices; no impact of third party involvement in races.
May 16, 2006 · Leave a Comment
OKLAHOMA CITY – Even though Oklahoma is an energy-producing state, likely voters cite oil company price gouging as the top reason for high gas prices, according to a new poll released today. SoonerPoll.com, a public opinion research firm in Oklahoma City, conducted the telephone poll of 800 5th Congressional district likely Republican and Democratic voters May 1-4 for News9 (KWTV) in Oklahoma City. The margin of error was 3.5%. Nearly two-thirds of respondents felt that high gas prices were creating a hardship on their household, as gas prices in Oklahoma have steadily risen in recent months. ... [Read the full story]
US Senate
Coburn takes substantial lead in U.S. Senate race.
October 29, 2004 · Leave a Comment
OKLAHOMA CITY – With less than 4 days until the election, the numbers for Oklahoma’s open U.S. Senate seat are moving. Tom Coburn (R) has taken a significant lead over Brad Carson (D) for the first time since the primary. SoonerPoll.com, a public opinion research firm in Oklahoma City, conducted the telephone poll of 498 statewide likely voters Wednesday and Thursday for Fox25 in Oklahoma City and KSWO in Lawton showing Coburn with 44.4%, Carson with 35.1%, Independent Sheila Bilyeu with 4.2%, and 16.3% still undecided. The margin of error was 4.4%. In cross-party voting, Coburn has... [Read the full story]
Diverse
Fewer Physicians Participate in Medicare
July 29, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Oklahoma City – 75-year-old Frank Archey gets good advice on his golf game from his grandsons. But when it comes to his healthcare, he turns to physicians with the Oklahoma City Clinic. “My wife and I are fortunate,” explains Archey. “We have an excellent doctor to take care of us.” Other senior citizens – those 65 and older and eligible for Medicare – may not be so lucky. With low reimbursement rates for doctors, fewer and fewer physicians are accepting new Medicare patients. “We checked the state licensure board database. I was shocked to see that 45 percent of licensed physicians... [Read the full story]
Poll backs tax for public safety
Tulsans are open to the possibility of a tax increase to pay for police and fire protection, according to an Oklahoma Poll conducted this week. Fifty-two percent of the 318 voters surveyed Monday through Wednesday said they would “favor an additional tax dedicated to funding police and fire.” The question did not specify what kind of tax... Read more of this article
Poll gives GOP edge in fixing budget
Thirty percent of respondents say they’ve been affected by cuts. Oklahomans have more confidence in Republicans to handle the state’s budget crisis but don’t seem to have great faith in either party, according to the most recent Oklahoma Poll. Forty-two percent of those surveyed said the GOP is best-suited to guide state government... Read more of this article
Term limit expansion finds hefty support
It would restrict tenures in all statewide elected offices. Oklahoma voters overwhelmingly support a proposed state constitutional amendment that would extend term limits to all statewide offices, the latest Oklahoma Poll found. More than three-fourths of the 621 likely voters surveyed said they favor the proposed amendment, which is expected to appear... Read more of this article
Poll finds economy, jobs top concerns
The most recent edition of the Oklahoma Poll found concern about the economy and unemployment at levels unprecedented in the survey’s 17-year history. Fifty-seven percent of those questioned earlier this month named either the economy or unemployment as the state’s most pressing problem. It was the highest combined total for the two since... Read more of this article
Judges ripped; proposed rein also disliked
Oklahomans think judges are too lenient but they’re not sure they want the Legislature to get involved in the judiciary, according to the latest Oklahoma Poll. “I’m not sure I understand all the ins and outs,” said Gwin Perrier of Westville. “In some areas, I know judges have been too lenient. But just because there’s... Read more of this article
Oklahoma Poll
Poll backs tax for public safety
Tulsans are open to the possibility of a tax increase to pay for police and fire...
Poll gives GOP edge in fixing budget
Thirty percent of respondents say they’ve been affected by cuts. Oklahomans...
Term limit expansion finds hefty support
It would restrict tenures in all statewide elected offices. Oklahoma voters overwhelmingly...
Poll finds economy, jobs top concerns
The most recent edition of the Oklahoma Poll found concern about the economy and...
Judges ripped; proposed rein also disliked
Oklahomans think judges are too lenient but they’re not sure they want the...
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