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**PickEmUp** · 03-14-2011, 03:25 AM

A recent Harris Poll shows that an overwhelming number of Americans -- 64% -- support federal funding for high speed rail projects. 62% say they also support state funding. 66% say they would use rail for leisure travel. 33% say they would use it for daily work commutes.

A majority of Republicans, 52%, also support state funding for high speed rail, compared to only 35% who oppose. 50% of Republicans polled also support federal funding and 38% oppose.

Among Independents, 66% support state funding and 63% support federal funding.

Among Democrats, 74% support state funding and 75% support federal funding.

Harris: http://www.harrisinteractive.com/New...t/Default.aspx

I'm guessing Rasmussen has come up with some polling showing the opposite. It wouldn't be the first time they came up with the complete opposite of respected polling firms. It's like they decide on the answers that fit a Fox News talking point and then do some robo-calling to find a few right-wing households to generate the desired result.

03-14-2011, 03:25 AM	#3
PickEmUp Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 450 Senior Member	A recent Harris Poll shows that an overwhelming number of Americans -- 64% -- support federal funding for high speed rail projects. 62% say they also support state funding. 66% say they would use rail for leisure travel. 33% say they would use it for daily work commutes. A majority of Republicans, 52%, also support state funding for high speed rail, compared to only 35% who oppose. 50% of Republicans polled also support federal funding and 38% oppose. Among Independents, 66% support state funding and 63% support federal funding. Among Democrats, 74% support state funding and 75% support federal funding. Harris: http://www.harrisinteractive.com/New...t/Default.aspx I'm guessing Rasmussen has come up with some polling showing the opposite. It wouldn't be the first time they came up with the complete opposite of respected polling firms. It's like they decide on the answers that fit a Fox News talking point and then do some robo-calling to find a few right-wing households to generate the desired result.
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