Poll Watch: Quinnipiac Virginia Political Survey

Quinnipiac Virginia Political Survey

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bob McDonnell is handling his job as Governor?

• Approve 57%
• Disapprove 21%

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Bob McDonnell is handling the state budget?

• Approve 53%
• Disapprove 29%

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Mark Warner is handling his job as United States Senator?

• Approve 62%
• Disapprove 23%

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Jim Webb is handling his job as United States Senator?

• Approve 48%
• Disapprove 29%

As you may know, there is a ban on mining uranium in Virginia. Some people say there should be mining for uranium because of the economic benefits. Others say there should not be mining for uranium because of the environmental impact. Which comes closer to your point of view?

• Should be mining 43%
• Should not be mining 41%

Do you think abortion should be legal in all cases, legal in most cases, illegal in most cases or illegal in all cases?

• Legal in all cases 24%
• Legal in most cases 30%
• Illegal in most cases 25%
• Illegal in all cases 14%

A Virginia lawmaker has introduced a bill that seeks to restrict abortion. The bill would change Virginia law to say that life begins at conception. It is called the Personhood Bill. The bill's sponsor says it would not outlaw abortion, but it sets a path to get there. Do you support or oppose this bill? 

• Support 32%
• Oppose 58%

What do you think is more important; to protect the right of Americans to own guns or to control gun ownership?

• Protect rights 50%
• Control ownership 45%

Thinking about gun policy at Virginia's state colleges and universities, do you think guns should be allowed on college campuses or don't you think they should be allowed?

• Allowed 20%
• Not allowed 75%

Do you think those with a permit to carry a concealed weapon should be allowed to bring that gun on college campuses or don't you think they should be allowed to do so?

• Allowed 32%
• Not allowed 65%

Survey of 1,135 registered voters was conducted December 13-19, 2011. The margin of error is +/- 2.9 percentage points. Party ID: 30% Democrat; 29% Republican; 28% Independent.