Quinnipiac Poll: Rendell with Higher Approval, Low Marks on Issues

[Penndems]

"Pennsylvania voters give Gov. Ed Rendell negative ratings on his handling of major issues, but the Governor holds on to an overall 46 – 33 percent approval rating, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Voters give the State Legislature a mixed 37 – 38 percent approval. In a February 19 poll by the independent Quinnipiac University, Gov. Rendell had a 48 – 36 percent approval, while the State Legislature had a 40 – 39 percent approval. Pennsylvania voters give Rendell a split 39 – 40 percent approval for handling education and negative ratings for other key issues:

· 31 – 43 percent for the state budget;

· 34 – 51 percent for taxes;

· 29 – 50 percent for property taxes;

· 35 – 49 percent for the economy and jobs."

Poll results:

http://www.politicspa.com/temp/trend.htm