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ROANOKE COLLEGE Roanoke College survey: Trust in Virginia stalls at lower level THE ROANOKE TIMES Oct 9, 2024 5 hrs ago Martinsville Bulletin

ROANOKE — Roanoke College's Virginia Trust Index is relatively unchanged since August 2023 and remains well below the pre-pandemic value, with a larger share of Virginians uncertain about the trustworthiness...

Published: 10/9/24 10:13 am Read More

WATCH: Virginians have hope for economy according to new Roanoke College poll WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

...8:15 PM ROANOKE, Va. – Virginians have hope regarding the economy, that’s the takeaway from a New Roanoke College poll released Thursday. It shows that a quarter of people who responded say they’re in a...

Published: 8/22/24 8:42 pm Read More

Consumer sentiment jumps in Roanoke College survey Richmond Times Dispatch

...Virginia consumer sentiment rose substantially over the summer, according to a quarterly survey by Roanoke College that also shows much higher public expectations for inflation to subside and prices to fall....

Published: 8/22/24 8:33 pm Read More

Democrats, Republicans ready to battle for Virginia WWBT NBC 12 Richmond

The latest Roanoke College Poll shows Kamala Harris and Donald Trump neck-and-neck.(MGN) Published: Aug. 22, 2024 at 1:40 PM EDT|Updated: 47 minutes ago Share on X (formerly Twitter) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)...

Published: 8/22/24 3:45 pm Read More

Terry McAuliffe says election ‘won’t be close’ in Virginia despite polls showing Trump-Harris tie The Washington Times

...the longtime Democratic stronghold will remain blue in November. The poll released this week by Roanoke College showed that Ms. Harris leads Mr. Trump, 47% to 44%, well within the poll’s margin of error....

Published: 8/22/24 7:11 am Read More

How presidential polling and voter enthusiasm have been shaken up in Virginia WTOP Radio

A new Roanoke College poll shows an incredibly close race with Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of former President Donald Trump by just three points.

Published: 8/21/24 4:35 am Read More

10 things the Roanoke College poll tells us about the state of the presidential race in Virginia Cardinal News

...on Copperhead Road — whatever it is that soothes your heartburn or calms your nerves. The latest Roanoke College poll has just enough good news for Democrats to unsettle Republicans, but not enough good...

Published: 8/21/24 4:33 am Read More

Virginia’s in play as independent voters break for Trump, keeping race within margin of error New York Post

...Virginia just yet. The vice president narrowly leads the former president in both scenarios the Roanoke College survey contemplates. In a two-way matchup, Harris leads 47% to 44%. It’s 45% to 42% when...

Published: 8/20/24 5:08 pm Read More

New poll: Harris has a small lead over Trump in Virginia WVTF Public Radio Roanoke

Published August 20, 2024 at 3:16 PM EDT A new poll from Roanoke College is the first from the school since Vice President Kamala Harris secured the top of the Democratic ticket. The presidential race...

Published: 8/20/24 3:59 pm Read More

Virginia: Harris holds slim edge over Trump in Roanoke College poll Richmond Times Dispatch

...over former President Donald Trump among likely voters in Virginia, according to a poll released by Roanoke College on Tuesday morning. The poll, conducted more than three weeks after President Joe Biden...

Published: 8/20/24 11:40 am Read More

Glenn Youngkin’s approval soars, sixth-most popular governor in US The Washington Examiner

...break the Democratic grip on the commonwealth. In a new Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College survey of Virginia likely voters, Youngkin’s popularity surged to 59%. When compared to...

Published: 8/20/24 11:00 am Read More

Harris takes slim lead over Trump in Virginia but within margin of error Cardinal News

The Roanoke College Poll also finds that Tim Kaine holds an 11% lead over Hung Cao while Glenn Youngkin’s approval ratings have hit their highest point ever. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Kamala Harris...

Published: 8/20/24 9:59 am Read More

Fed poised to cut interest rates, but will it matter to voters? Richmond Times Dispatch

...they're still spending," said Alice Louise Kassens, an economics professor and senior analyst at the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research. People are also reading… Consumer behavior is...

Published: 8/2/24 7:37 am Read More

Felon. Martyr. MAGA unifier: Will assassination attempt change the way people view Trump? USA Today

...opinions of the candidates, said Justin Harrison, an associate professor of political science at Roanoke College. “The imagery might work for some people. I don't know if it would cause people who were...

Published: 7/18/24 7:22 am Read More

Why Republicans see a chance to flip the rhetorical script and box in Biden and Democrats USA Today

...Trump. Will Republicans' new messaging tactic work? Associate Professor of Political Science at Roanoke College Justin Garrison wasn't surprised Republicans are trying to dictate what it is acceptable...

Published: 7/16/24 9:50 pm Read More

Trump Takes Lead In State Republican Hasn’t Won In 20 Years: POLL Your News Chicago

...declined in the state. Previously, Biden and Trump were tied in Virginia at 42%, according to a Roanoke College poll from May, and at 48%, according to a Fox News poll released in June. Biden was shown...

Published: 7/16/24 6:13 pm Read More

New poll shows Trump leading in 'battleground' Virginia Mountain Democrat

...Biden's 36% approval rating in Virginia mirrored other national poll s and was consistent with earlier Roanoke College polls. However, more than half of Virginia voters (53%) said they were less likely to vote...

Published: 7/16/24 6:00 pm Read More

Donald Trump's Chances of Beating Joe Biden in Virginia, According to Polls Newsweek

...48 percent of the vote each. A separate survey of 711 likely voters in Virginia conducted by the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research put Biden ahead by two points—with 40 percent to...

Published: 6/29/24 7:48 am Read More

Is Virginia actually in play for Trump?: From the Politics Desk NBC News

...this: And yet, even as Trump leads the GOP ticket once more, two recent polls from Fox News and Roanoke College found him tied in a head-to-head matchup with President Joe Biden in Virginia. When several...

Published: 6/18/24 5:23 pm Read More

Joe Biden Suffers Shock Poll in State Democrats Have Not Lost in 20 years Newsweek

...state. A Fox News survey released last week had Biden and Trump tied with 48 percent of the vote. A Roanoke College poll in May also had the pair tied with 42 percent of the vote. Speaking to Newsweek, Scott...

Published: 6/14/24 10:41 am Read More

Virginia May No Longer Be an 'Easy' Win for Joe Biden Townhall Finance

...every U.S. corner, Trump now has 25 percent of support from Black voters. A survey conducted by Roanoke College’s Institute for Policy and Opinion Research also found that Trump and Biden are split among...

Published: 6/6/24 9:00 pm Read More

Virginia, Which Nobody Expected To Be in Play for 2024 Election, Is Turning Toward Trump New York Sun

...battleground this year. Yet the most recent surveys show a state distinctly in play. Late last month a Roanoke College poll found Trump and Mr. Biden tied, 42-42. Mr. Biden was already looking anemic in a January...

Published: 6/5/24 4:14 am Read More

Virginia now a battleground as Trump surges — and Biden’s failures drag Dems down New York Post

...battleground this year. Yet the most recent surveys show a state distinctly in play. Late last month a Roanoke College poll found Trump and Biden tied, 42% to 42%. Biden was already looking anemic in a January...

Published: 6/4/24 9:40 pm Read More

Virginia primaries: Why this year's race holds national implications Virginia State News

...comfortably in 2018, defeating Corey Stewart with 57% of the votes. Polling released on May 29 from Roanoke College pegged Kaine as 43% favorable compared to 39% unfavorable, representing ratings lower than...

Published: 6/4/24 4:02 pm Read More

Virginia Turns Toward Trump GOPUSA

...battleground this year. Yet the most recent surveys show a state distinctly in play. Late last month a Roanoke College poll found Trump and Biden tied, 42-42. Biden was already looking anemic in a January poll...

Published: 6/4/24 8:37 am Read More

Economy on top of voters' minds, according to Roanoke College poll WVTF Public Radio Roanoke

...economy is the most important issue in the election this year. That's according to a new poll from Roanoke College that has 44% of respondents identifying the economy as the top issue. Immigration comes in...

Published: 6/4/24 4:52 am Read More

Trump could take Virginia: Report ussanews.com

...details The possibility that Trump could take Virginia has been suggested by a recent poll released by Roanoke College. What the pollster found is that Trump and Biden are virtually tied in Virginia. “President...

Published: 6/4/24 12:49 am Read More

Former Obama strategist says Dems who want Biden to step aside should 'give up' on fantasy WorldNetDaily

...decades, is now in play. Biden and Trump are both polling at 42% in the state, according to a recent Roanoke College poll. Trump’s recent conviction, however, could give Biden a boost as some independents...

Published: 6/2/24 4:15 pm Read More

Trump, Biden compete for top spot in polls A new Roanoke College poll shows they’re tied in Virginia WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

Trump, Biden compete for top spot in polls A new Roanoke College poll shows they’re tied in Virginia Abbie Coleman, Multimedia Journalist Published: May 30, 2024, 6:41 PM ROANOKE, VA – Former President...

Published: 5/31/24 9:47 pm Read More

Editorial: 34 felony counts and one big loser: us Richmond Times Dispatch

...president’s victimhood status. Biden and Trump are in a virtual dead heat in Virginia, according to a Roanoke College poll released Wednesday, showing the two candidates tied at 42% in a head-to-head matchup....

Published: 5/31/24 5:08 pm Read More

10 questions about fallout from Trump verdict Richmond Times Dispatch

...Republican has carried Virginia for president since President George W. Bush was reelected in 2004. A Roanoke College poll out this week found that both Biden and Trump received 42% in a head-to-head matchup....

Published: 5/31/24 5:08 pm Read More

Can Trump turn Virginia red again? The Washington Examiner

A new Roanoke College poll shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump tied at 42% in a head-to-head matchup in Virginia. In a five-way race, Biden leads by 2 points. Considering that Biden...

Published: 5/31/24 11:50 am Read More

In Downtown Richmond, reaction to Trump verdict is swift Richmond Times Dispatch

...the White House.” The verdict comes as Trump faces an election fight against President Biden. A Roanoke College Poll this week said Trump and Biden are tied at 42% among likely Virginia voters. Trump...

Published: 5/30/24 9:36 pm Read More

Maddow Blog | Thursday's Campaign Round-Up, 5.30.24 Yahoo.com

...passing on the race. * While Virginia isn't generally thought of as a 2024 battleground, the latest Roanoke College Poll found Biden and Trump tied in the commonwealth with 42% support each. * And the Associated...

Published: 5/30/24 1:05 pm Read More

Trump and Biden Tied in Virgina: Poll The Tennessee Star

...Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are tied in Virginia at 42%, according to a new Roanoke College Poll about November’s election. The poll found for the first time that the candidates were...

Published: 5/30/24 1:09 am Read More

Palm Beach Playbook - May 29, 2024 Desk of Donald J Trump

...Trump is playing offense by expanding the electoral map. The latest example? Virginia, where a new Roanoke College poll shows Biden and Trump tied in the blue-leaning state. Not only that, when asked to...

Published: 5/29/24 5:08 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll indicates tie between Biden and Trump WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: May. 29, 2024 at 1:10 PM EDT|Updated: 4 hours ago Share on X (formerly Twitter) ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Release) - President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are tied...

Published: 5/29/24 4:58 pm Read More

Trump And Biden Tied In State GOP Candidate Hasn’t Won In Decades: POLL dailycaller.com

...Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are tied in Virginia at 42%, according to a new Roanoke College Poll about November’s election. The poll found for the first time that the candidates were...

Published: 5/29/24 4:51 pm Read More

Trump, Biden tied in deep-blue Virginia, shocking poll shows New York Post

...receive 42% support from likely voters in the commonwealth, according to the head-to-head poll from Roanoke College’s Institute for Policy and Opinion Research. Another 14% said they would vote for other...

Published: 5/29/24 2:44 pm Read More

Map Shows States Donald Trump Could Flip in 2024, According to Polls Newsweek

...chances in states where Democrats have easily won in recent years, such as Minnesota and Virginia. A Roanoke College poll released Wednesday found Biden and Trump tied in Virginia. The survey, conducted among...

Published: 5/29/24 2:14 pm Read More

Virginia increasingly elects ‘outsiders’ as governor. Do they need more time to learn the job? Cardinal News

...impressive feat for a Republican in a state that has been otherwise trending Democratic. The most recent Roanoke College poll put Youngkin’s approval rating at 53%; a more recent Morning Consult poll came up with...

Published: 5/9/24 4:31 am Read More

Can Donald Trump win Virginia in 2024? A longtime political analyst says thats highly unlikely MSN (USA)

...director of the University of Virginias Center for Politics. Anything is possible. Recent polling from Roanoke College shows Trump trailing President Joe Biden by four points in Virginia. For context, thats much...

Published: 5/6/24 10:47 pm Read More

Top Donald Trump Adviser Reveals Two New States He Can Flip dnyuz.com

...Virginia. According to a poll conducted by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, from February 11 to 19, Biden was leading Trump by 4 points (47 to 43...

Published: 5/4/24 6:33 pm Read More

What the Polls Aren't Telling Us About Trump's Lead The Epoch Times

...polls. Prof. David Taylor, director of the Institute for Policy & Opinion Research at Virginia's Roanoke College, said that a bigger problem was predicting the winner of a state's electoral votes based...

Published: 4/18/24 11:15 am Read More

Voters think the nation is going off rails — just not in their state Washington Post

...percent of voters approve of the job performance by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, according to a Roanoke College poll last month, and 49 percent approve of the job by the Democratic-controlled legislature...

Published: 4/13/24 11:46 am Read More

Jobs report shows economy humming, despite inflation concerns Waynesboro News Viriginian

...sentiment and expectations rose sharply in the first quarter of this year in a survey published by the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research in late February, after years of dismay during...

Published: 4/8/24 11:47 am Read More

Jobs report shows economy humming, despite inflation concerns Richmond Times Dispatch

...sentiment and expectations rose sharply in the first quarter of this year in a survey published by the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research in late February, after years of dismay during...

Published: 4/6/24 6:52 am Read More

Gov. Youngkin vetoes cannabis bill, minimum wage hike Cardinal News

...according to a poll released earlier this month by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. The survey found that 63% of Virginians strongly or somewhat support laws that would help...

Published: 3/28/24 6:05 pm Read More

The Trump endorsement pays off handsomely for GOP candidates The Washington Times

...He did not make any primary endorsements in 2020,” it noted. THE GRASS GROWS GREENER Students at Roanoke College will soon be able to major in “cannabis studies,” reports College Fix, a student-written...

Published: 3/12/24 6:24 pm Read More

The Polls Were Largely Right, Except in Quirky Vermont breitbart.com

...indicated in the Morning Consult poll that had him up 78 percent to 19 percent on the former governor. A Roanoke College Poll, which sampled likely GOP primary voters from February 11-19, found that Trump led by...

Published: 3/6/24 5:20 pm Read More

Key Takeaways From Super Tuesday U.S. News & World Report

...Survey Center poll in mid-February had Trump ahead of Haley by 30 percentage points, 61% to 31%. A Roanoke College poll of Virginia adults in February had Trump with 75% support, compared to 15% for Haley....

Published: 3/6/24 11:24 am Read More

Virginia’s presidential primary reveals weaknesses for both Biden and Trump Cardinal News

...besides Tuesday’s vote totals, that Democrats are lukewarm about their standard-bearer. The latest Roanoke College poll found that only 41% of Democrats surveyed felt the country was headed in the right direction....

Published: 3/6/24 4:20 am Read More

Immigration, crime top issues for some Fairfax Co. voters, but primary turnout still down WJLA ABC 7 Arlington

...Mikhail said. 0 seconds of 0 seconds Volume 90% This largely lines up with the results from the Roanoke College poll that was released on Friday That poll found the economy and jobs as the top issue for...

Published: 3/6/24 12:02 am Read More

The AP reports Joe Biden has won the Democratic presidential primary in Virginia, while Donald Trump won the Republican primary. WVEC ABC 13 Norfolk

...since 2004. In the 2020 election, Biden had a 10-point victory over Trump. But a recent poll from the Roanoke College suggests a much more competitive race. The poll, which was released before Super Tuesday,...

Published: 3/5/24 9:40 pm Read More

6 Super Tuesday states to watch Washington Post

...Virginia should give her a base of support. She's also made multiple campaign stops in the state. A Roanoke College poll last week showed Trump overwhelmingly winning Republicans in the state, but a much closer...

Published: 3/5/24 11:35 am Read More

Is Virginia a Super Tuesday state? Here's what to know the 2024 presidential primaries. WVEC ABC 13 Norfolk

...the Democratic and Republican primary and caucus calendars in several states. A new poll from the Roanoke College suggests the same outcome in Virginia's primary. The poll found that Trump has a massive...

Published: 3/5/24 7:25 am Read More

What to watch on Super Tuesday: Why the delegate math shows Haley has little room to stop Trump NBC News

...district, will win the delegates in Virginia. Haley was polling at 43% in the state in the most recent Roanoke College poll. In her best-case scenario, she can win the state. On the other hand, in 2016, Rubio...

Published: 3/5/24 5:21 am Read More

What to watch for as 16 states vote on Super Tuesday Digis Mak

...district, will win the delegates in Virginia. Haley was polling at 43% in the state in the most recent Roanoke College poll. In her best-case scenario, she can win the state. On the other hand, in 2016, Rubio...

Published: 3/5/24 5:18 am Read More

Democrats sent Youngkin an entire slate of cannabis bills. Here’s what’s in them. Cardinal News

...administration and lawmakers, a new poll released Friday by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College found that 63% of Virginians strongly or somewhat support laws that would help small businesses...

Published: 3/5/24 4:50 am Read More

Super Tuesday: What Virginia voters need to know for the presidential primary Norfolk Virginian Pilot

...qualified candidate would violate state election law. ___ Super Tuesday polling A February poll from Roanoke College's Institute for Policy and Opinion Research surveyed 705 adult Virginians ahead of Super...

Published: 3/4/24 5:31 pm Read More

What should you expect on Super Tuesday? Polls give a strong prediction Sacramento Bee

...of likely GOP voters in the Old Dominion State, while 15% back Haley, according to a poll from the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research The poll, conducted between Feb. 11 and 19, sampled...

Published: 3/4/24 2:23 pm Read More

What should you expect on Super Tuesday? Polls give a strong prediction The Fresno Bee

...of likely GOP voters in the Old Dominion State, while 15% back Haley, according to a poll from the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research. The poll, conducted between Feb. 11 and 19, sampled...

Published: 3/4/24 2:43 pm Read More

Haley looks to beat expectations against Trump in Virginia WREG CBS 3 Memphis

...Party inside and outside of Virginia, Haley is facing the same dilemma she is facing elsewhere. A Roanoke College poll released Friday showed Haley trouncing President Biden, 49 percent to 40 percent, in...

Published: 3/3/24 7:30 pm Read More

Virginia's Super Tuesday primary might have messages for November Richmond Times Dispatch

...their first general election campaign appearance, a January rally focused on abortion rights. In a Roanoke College poll out Friday, Trump was the first choice of 75% of self-described Republicans as their...

Published: 3/3/24 1:35 pm Read More

Haley staying in race as long as ‘70%’ of Americans don’t want Trump, Biden ussanews.com

...percentage points. Virginia’s suburban voters might be Haley’s best chance at the race’s narrative. A Roanoke College poll released Friday showed Haley trouncing President Biden, 49% to 40%, in a hypothetical...

Published: 3/3/24 12:58 pm Read More

Trump holds rally in Richmond, looks ahead to November Black Chronicle

...leads a group of national conservative leaders in calling for Haley to drop out of the race. In a Roanoke College Poll released Friday, Trump leads Haley 51%-43%. Despite the former South Carolina governor...

Published: 3/3/24 11:00 am Read More

Schapiro: In Virginia, a not-so-super Super Tuesday? Richmond Times Dispatch

...winning margin over Trump in 2020, when the state tipped to Biden by 10 percentage points. The Roanoke College survey released Friday had Biden ahead of Trump by 4 percentage points, 47% to 43%, and losing...

Published: 3/3/24 7:25 am Read More

Cross-Tabs: February 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide The New York Times

...Laboratory at the University of North Florida and the Institute of Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Interviewers asked for the person named on the voter file and ended the interview if the...

Published: 3/2/24 5:23 am Read More

Toplines: February 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide The New York Times

...Laboratory at the University of North Florida and the Institute of Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Interviewers asked for the person named on the voter file and ended the interview if the...

Published: 3/2/24 5:21 am Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Va. Voters Favor Biden Over Trump KVOR 740AM Colorado Springs

...Nikki Haley over Biden should she become the GOP nominee, according to a poll released Friday by Roanoke College. Biden, though, is still an unpopular choice among voters, with just 33% saying they approve...

Published: 3/1/24 11:29 pm Read More

Virginians would choose Nikki Haley, but not Trump, over Biden if 2024 election were held now; poll finds WVEC ABC 13 Norfolk

...Haley over President Joe Biden if the 2024 presidential election were held now, a new poll from the Roanoke College found. Across all respondents, Haley garnered 49 percent of the vote while Biden amassed...

Published: 3/1/24 11:07 pm Read More

Roanoke College Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations Feb. report shows increased confidence in economy WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College discovered more confidence in the economy from the general public after conducting a Consumer Sentiment and Inflation...

Published: 3/1/24 7:03 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Trump a heavy favorite to win Virginia Republican Primary WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...Mar. 1, 2024 at 9:31 AM EST|Updated: 6 hours ago Share on X (formerly Twitter) SALEM, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Release) - Former President Donald Trump is the heavy favorite to win the Virginia Republican...

Published: 3/1/24 3:43 pm Read More

POLL: Biden Up 4 on Trump in Virginia Despite Dismal -28 Approval Rating Mediaite

A new survey conducted by Roanoke College in Virginia paints a stunning picture of the unpopularity of the two likely major party candidates for president. According to the poll of 705 Old Dominion residents,...

Published: 3/1/24 12:28 pm Read More

Despite low approval rating, Biden leads Trump by four points among Virginia voters, Roanoke College poll says Cardinal News

...according to a new poll released Friday by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College. Looking ahead to the general election in November and likely matchups for the presidency,...

Published: 3/1/24 10:17 am Read More

Virginians optimistic about economy’s future, according to Roanoke College report WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

...people think they are going to spend their money,” said Roanoke College Professor of Economics, Dr. Alice Kassens. According to the survey, 40% of Virginians said now is a good time to make big purchases,...

Published: 2/28/24 11:32 am Read More

Virginians feeling better about the economy WFIR News

Alice Kassens Roanoke College photo Virginians appear to be looking at a glass half-full economy these days, feeling better about the overall picture – and where the Commonwealth is headed. That’s a takeaway...

Published: 2/28/24 10:53 am Read More

How to save money in 2024 WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

...Journalist Published: January 3, 2024, 8:33 AMUpdated: January 3, 2024, 11:21 AM ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke College projected Virginians would spend on average $900 over the holidays. That includes money on...

Published: 1/4/24 5:35 am Read More

Cross-Tabs: December 2023 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate The New York Times

...Laboratory at the University of North Florida and the Institute of Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Interviewers asked for the person named on the voter file and ended the interview if the...

Published: 12/19/23 3:13 am Read More

Cross-Tabs: December 2023 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide The New York Times

...Laboratory at the University of North Florida and the Institute of Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Interviewers asked for the person named on the voter file and ended the interview if the...

Published: 12/19/23 3:13 am Read More

Toplines: December 2023 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide The New York Times

...Laboratory at the University of North Florida and the Institute of Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Interviewers asked for the person named on the voter file and ended the interview if the...

Published: 12/19/23 3:12 am Read More

Virginia consumers have 'just had it' with prices; Biden promises 'breathing room' Waynesboro News Viriginian

...inflation has fallen dramatically in the past year and the job market remains strong, a new survey by Roanoke College finds consumers in a sour mood over high prices. The survey showed consumer sentiment falling...

Published: 12/6/23 2:07 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Virginia residents frustrated with inflation WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Dec. 5, 2023 at 8:57 AM EST|Updated: 7 hours ago ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Release) - Consumer sentiment dropped more than three points over the final quarter of 2023 to 66, the second-lowest...

Published: 12/5/23 3:54 pm Read More

Roanoke College students and faculty modify toys for kids with disabilities WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Dec. 2, 2023 at 5:34 PM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Toys Like Me at Roanoke College is a group of students and faculty who modify toys to reflect kids with disabilities and...

Published: 12/2/23 7:53 pm Read More

Poll: Biden’s lead in 2024 rematch against Trump dwindling in Virginia WAVY 10 Hampton Roads

...tightening in Virginia. The poll, conducted by The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College, shows Biden (48%) leading Trump (44%) by four percentage points. That’s down considerably...

Published: 12/2/23 2:05 am Read More

Roanoke College’s Institute for Policy and Opinion Research conducts political poll WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

...That’s according to a poll that was conducted by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. 686 adults throughout the Commonwealth were surveyed about their political opinions between...

Published: 12/2/23 1:23 am Read More

Roanoke College poll: Biden, Trump rematch within margin of error Richmond Times Dispatch

...while Joe Biden holds a slim lead in a race against Trump in 2024, according to the latest poll from Roanoke College's Institute for Policy and Opinion Research. Also, Virginians’ approval of Gov. Glenn Youngkin...

Published: 12/1/23 5:06 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Virginians react to direction of Virginia and US WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Nov. 30, 2023 at 2:41 PM EST|Updated: 6 hours ago SALEM, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Release) - A new Roanoke College poll by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research indicates Virginians’...

Published: 11/30/23 8:33 pm Read More

Roanoke College political study shows Commonwealth voting trends heading into 2024 WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- In another recent poll released by Roanoke College’s Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR), Virginian’s were asked about political anxiety and how satisfied they are with...

Published: 11/30/23 2:24 pm Read More

Youngkin approval rating remains stable at 52% even after legislative losses, Roanoke College poll says Cardinal News

...earlier this month, a new poll released Thursday by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College found. President Joe Biden’s approval took a slight dip from 40% previously to now 37%,...

Published: 11/30/23 10:56 am Read More

Roanoke College study shows spending expected to … WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Recent data released by Roanoke College shows that more than one-third of Virginians say they plan to reduce holiday spending due to the lingering increase in prices. The study by...

Published: 11/29/23 5:37 pm Read More

Who Virginia Dems and the GOP Picked to Lead Them in the 2024 General Assembly Royal Examiner

...important issue decreased by four percentage points from December 2022 to February 2023, according to a Roanoke College poll. The poll’s survey size was 680 adults and had a margin of error of 4.23%. Key issues...

Published: 11/15/23 3:11 pm Read More

Youngkin's image suffers blow after Virginia losses MSN (USA)

...correctly point out he was not officially on the ballot Tuesday and he is still popular in the state. A Roanoke College poll released in August showed Youngkin's approval rating among Virginians at 51 percent....

Published: 11/8/23 6:40 pm Read More

Youngkin's image suffers blow after Virginia losses Sacramento Bee

...correctly point out he was not officially on the ballot Tuesday and he is still popular in the state. A Roanoke College poll released in August showed Youngkin's approval rating among Virginians at 51 percent....

Published: 11/8/23 6:29 pm Read More

Virginia Elections Overshadowed by Cultural Issues as Environmental Concerns Languish Despite Major Energy Lobby Funding Royal Examiner

...important issue decreased by four percentage points from December 2022 to February 2023, according to a Roanoke College poll. The poll’s survey size was 680 adults and had a margin of error of 4.23%. Key issues...

Published: 11/8/23 6:29 pm Read More

5 takeaways from a winning election night for Democrats WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

...is lost for Youngkin, by any means. The governor still enjoys high approval ratings in Virginia. A Roanoke College poll released in September showed Youngkin’s approval rating among Virginians at 51 percent....

Published: 11/8/23 11:09 am Read More

Five takeaways from a winning election night for Democrats WAVY 10 Hampton Roads

...is lost for Youngkin by any means. The governor still enjoys high approval ratings in Virginia. A Roanoke College poll released in September showed Youngkin’s approval rating among Virginians at 51 percent....

Published: 11/8/23 5:10 am Read More

Five takeaways from a winning election night for Democrats MSN (USA)

...is lost for Youngkin by any means. The governor still enjoys high approval ratings in Virginia. A Roanoke College poll released in September showed Youngkin's approval rating among Virginians at 51 percent....

Published: 11/8/23 1:15 am Read More

Virginia Democrats seek full control of statehouse in 2024 bellwether WAVY 10 Hampton Roads

...point to Youngkin’s relatively high approval ratings in the state as a reason to be optimistic. A Roanoke College poll released in August showed the governor with a 51 percent approval rating. His fundraising...

Published: 11/6/23 6:10 pm Read More

Virginia Democrats seek full control of statehouse in 2024 bellwether Sacramento Bee

...Republicans point to Youngkin's relatively high approval rates in the state as a reason to be optimistic. A Roanoke College poll released in August showed the governor with a 51 percent approval rating. His fundraising...

Published: 11/5/23 7:41 am Read More

Likely Electorate Cross-Tabs: October 2023 Times/Siena Poll of the 2024 Battlegrounds The New York Times

...Laboratory at the University of North Florida and the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Interviewers asked for the person named on the voter file and ended the interview if the...

Published: 11/5/23 5:36 am Read More

Youngkin's Election Day hurdle: Democrats hope to block the governor's rising national profile USA Today

...outpaces President Joe Biden, who had a 40% job approval rating among Virginians in an August survey by Roanoke College. Through his time in office, Youngkin's ratings with Virginians have stayed above 50%. And...

Published: 11/3/23 9:50 pm Read More

Schapiro: Assembly election, no doubt, is referendum on governor Waynesboro News Viriginian

...Civic Leadership at Christopher Newport University — showed Youngkin with a 55% approval rating. Roanoke College put him at 51% in August. The following month, a survey by the University of Mary Washington...

Published: 11/3/23 6:30 pm Read More

Still no recession in sight, but inflation raises Virginia voter anxiety Richmond Times Dispatch

...spending is lightning hot," said Alice Louise Kassens, an economics professor and senior analyst at the Roanoke College Institute for Public Policy and Opinion Research. The institute reported in late August...

Published: 11/3/23 2:14 pm Read More

Should Youngkin run for president? Here are the arguments for and against. Cardinal News

...that Keith Moon used to beat the drums for The Who: overwhelmingly. All we have to do is look at the Roanoke College polls, which consistently show you’re far more popular in Virginia than Biden is — and this...

Published: 10/3/23 4:16 am Read More

Poll: Virginia Elections Extremely Close As Schools, Reproductive Rights Hang In Balance VA Dogwood

...legal in all (23%) or most (34%) cases. Just 8% of Virginians support a total ban on abortions. A Roanoke College poll from August found that just 12% of Virginians support a total abortion ban, while 86%...

Published: 9/28/23 1:06 pm Read More

CASEY: Trust in Virginia rose sharply, then sank as COVID-19 pandemic continued Roanoke Times

...Could scams like that be one reason trust appears dropping in Virginia and the rest of the nation? Alice Kassens, an economist at Roanoke College, can’t exactly pinpoint the causes of declining trust. But...

Published: 9/28/23 7:55 am Read More

Candidates’ Abortion Rights Stances Clear Divide in Key Fredericksburg-area House Race VA Dogwood

...be “less strict;” just 17% say abortion laws in the commonwealth should be made “more strict.” A Roanoke College poll from August found that just 12% of Virginians support a total abortion ban, while 86%...

Published: 9/26/23 3:28 pm Read More

Seven questions that will determine the election Cardinal News

...show Youngkin’s approval on the 50%-plus side. The Morning Consult Poll puts it at 57%. I prefer the Roanoke College poll because I’m more familiar with its track record; it most recently said 51% of Virginians...

Published: 9/26/23 4:13 am Read More

S5 Episode 10: Social Trust Steadily Declining/Sensory Gardens Help Memory Loss New Moon Network

...College started gathering this data. The modest increase ended a multi-year decline in trust. Dr. Alice Kassens is a senior analyst. She explains the numbers and why social trust is important to every aspect...

Published: 9/24/23 9:44 am Read More

Trust in Virginia increased significantly at the start of the pandemic before starting a long decline to series lows in 2023. prnewswire.com

ROANOKE, Va., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke College announces the Virginia Trust Index rebounded slightly in August 2023 from a series low in May. The August value halted a multi-year decline in...

Published: 9/22/23 12:44 pm Read More

Trust in Virginia increased significantly at the start of the pandemic before starting a long decline to series lows in 2023. InvestorsObserver

...a long decline to series lows in 2023. PR Newswire ROANOKE, Va., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke College announces the Virginia Trust Index rebounded slightly in August 2023 from a series low in...

Published: 9/22/23 12:35 pm Read More

Roanoke College asks “who do you trust?” WFIR News

Alice Kassens Roanoke College photo For the first time, the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College has issued the “Virginia Trust Index Report,” based on three questions its been...

Published: 9/21/23 9:27 am Read More

Virginia Trust Index rebounds slightly after long pandemic decline WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...several years. It jumped at the beginning of the pandemic, but Roanoke College Economics Professor Dr. Alice Kassens said it had been falling for about two years. Click here to see the entire poll. “People...

Published: 9/20/23 7:25 pm Read More

Virginian's trust in the US, Commonwealth rebounds slightly from May lows ABC 13

...Drew Angerer/Getty Images) (WSET) — On Tuesday, The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College released its latest Virginia Trust Index Report. According to IPOR, the Virginia Trust Index...

Published: 9/20/23 4:53 pm Read More

‘Virginia Is the Test Case’: Youngkin Pushes for G.O.P. Takeover This Fall The New York Times

...the early primary states of South Carolina and Nevada will have passed by November. In a recent Roanoke College Poll, 51 percent of Virginians approved of Mr. Youngkin’s job as governor, but only 9 percent...

Published: 9/11/23 12:26 pm Read More

Youngkin deflects talks of 2024 presidential run while touting Virginia job growth MSN (USA)

...continues, 51% of Virginia voters approve of Youngkin's job performance, according to the latest poll from Roanoke College. Tags: Glenn Youngkin Virginia Virginia GOP Virginia House News 2024 Elections Original...

Published: 9/10/23 12:54 pm Read More

Youngkin faces test with Virginia legislative races WAVY 10 Hampton Roads

...backs as they head toward Election Day.” Polls show Youngkin is relatively popular in Virginia. A Roanoke College poll released earlier this month showed Youngkin’s approval rating among Virginians at 51...

Published: 9/4/23 4:57 pm Read More

Saxman: Is 2024 the ‘Final Battle’? Not exactly Bearing Drift

...last year’s, it’s still being added to the previous baseline. Two quick takeaways from the recent Roanoke College poll : Still a little heavy on college degrees + at 45% – should be 42 or less and 47% not...

Published: 9/4/23 8:58 am Read More

Youngkin faces test with Virginia legislative races MSN (USA)

...backs as they head toward Election Day.” Polls show Youngkin is relatively popular in Virginia. A Roanoke College poll released earlier this month showed Youngkin's approval rating among Virginians at 51...

Published: 9/4/23 7:01 am Read More

Politics & Government Raleigh News & Observer

...backs as they head toward Election Day." Polls show Youngkin is relatively popular in Virginia. A Roanoke College poll released earlier this month showed Youngkin's approval rating among Virginians at 51...

Published: 9/4/23 6:48 am Read More

Youngkin faces test with Virginia legislative races Sacramento Bee

...backs as they head toward Election Day." Polls show Youngkin is relatively popular in Virginia. A Roanoke College poll released earlier this month showed Youngkin's approval rating among Virginians at 51...

Published: 9/4/23 6:45 am Read More

Labor market should be applauded, not lamented Virginia Mercury

...tough. … You need to pay more,” Alice Louise Kassens, an economics professor and senior analyst at the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research, told me. “If you’re the supplier – people, households...

Published: 9/4/23 12:51 am Read More

The top 10 Republican presidential candidates for 2024, ranked Washington Post

...week cast doubt on the Virginia governor’s status as the party’s Trump alternative in waiting. The Roanoke College poll showed him at 9 percent in Virginia’s primary if he were to jump in the race, compared...

Published: 9/3/23 12:54 pm Read More

The top 10 Republican presidential candidates for 2024, ranked MSN (USA)

...week cast doubt on the Virginia governor's status as the party's Trump alternative in waiting. The Roanoke College poll showed him at 9 percent in Virginia's primary if he were to jump in the race, compared...

Published: 9/3/23 10:13 am Read More

Va Poll: DeSantis lags as top GOP pick but leads as second choice WFIR News

The wide-ranging Roanoke College poll released this week includes a noticeable drop in support among Virginia Republicans for Ron DeSantis as a first choice for party presidential nominee — but he holds...

Published: 8/31/23 10:52 am Read More

Roanoke College poll contains bad news for both Democrats and Republicans Cardinal News

...unless they dramatically change their lifestyles. Instead, I’m a political analyst reading the latest Roanoke College poll, but my analysis is still the same: Both Democrats and Republicans have problems that,...

Published: 8/31/23 4:39 am Read More

New poll shows Gov. Youngkin with 51% approval rating WVIR NBC 29 Charlottesville

Updated: 12 hours ago The latest poll from Roanoke College looked at how Virginians feel about a few different political issues. Updated: 12 hours ago Crews are getting ready to mill and pave Preston...

Published: 8/30/23 9:29 pm Read More

New poll shows Gov. Youngkin with 51% approval rating WVIR NBC 29 Charlottesville

The latest poll from Roanoke College looked at how Virginians feel about a few different political issues. Published: Aug. 30, 2023 at 3:56 PM EDT|Updated: 6 hours ago ROANOKE, Va. (WVIR) - The latest...

Published: 8/30/23 9:29 pm Read More

Schapiro: Had Youngkin been on that stage... Martinsville Bulletin

...may not have moved on from a 2024 candidacy, yet, but Virginia Republican voters have. The just-out Roanoke College Poll shows Youngkin preferred for the presidential nomination by only 9%, putting him a distant...

Published: 8/30/23 8:16 pm Read More

Is Glenn Youngkin the GOP's dark horse white knight Trump alternative? MSN (USA)

...Youngkin's job performance as governor according to a late-July Morning Consult survey, a new poll by Roanoke College shows him trailing Trump by nearly 40 points in his home state. He also trails behind Florida...

Published: 8/30/23 7:46 pm Read More

Schapiro: Had Youngkin been on that stage... Wytheville Southwest Virginia Enterprise

...may not have moved on from a 2024 candidacy, yet, but Virginia Republican voters have. The just-out Roanoke College Poll shows Youngkin preferred for the presidential nomination by only 9%, putting him a distant...

Published: 8/30/23 4:45 pm Read More

Virginians Have Mixed Opinions on Direction of State and Nation; Weigh in On Trump Indictments Roanoke Star

...believe things are generally on the wrong track in Virginia and the nation remains stable from the last Roanoke College poll, with 44% reporting that things are on the wrong track in Virginia and 73% reporting...

Published: 8/30/23 3:35 pm Read More

Glenn Youngkin tamps down 2024 speculation: 'I'm not in Iowa' More for You MSN (USA)

...bring together a state that was truly blue. People thought it was purple — we can turn it red." A Roanoke College poll released on Tuesday showed Youngkin garnering 9% support in a hypothetical primary race...

Published: 8/30/23 12:02 pm Read More

Roanoke College poll results show mixed opinions of participants WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

...Virginians have mixed opinions on the direction of the Commonwealth and the nation, according to a new Roanoke College poll. Have breaking news delivered straight to your inbox Email Address Click here to...

Published: 8/30/23 10:30 am Read More

Virginia Politics | Poll on Youngkin, Trump, abortion and more shows partisanship still reigns in Virginia Norfolk Virginian Pilot

...August 30, 2023 at 8:24 a.m. Political polarization is alive and well in Virginia, according to a Roanoke College poll released Tuesday. Roanoke’s Institute for Policy and Opinion Research surveyed 702...

Published: 8/30/23 9:05 am Read More

Roanoke College poll shows mixed opinions on politics WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

Copyright © 2023 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.

Published: 8/29/23 10:05 pm Read More

Tim Scott's Momentum Stalls After GOP Debate: Polls MSN (USA)

...addition to his anemic performances in state-level polls of Iowa and New Hampshire, an August 29 poll by Roanoke College showed approximately 14 percent of Republican voters in one of his best states, Virginia,...

Published: 8/29/23 8:06 pm Read More

ABC13 speaks with LU's president about the future of the university ABC 13

...creating a strategic plan. SEE ALSO: Virginians weigh in on Trump indictments, Biden approval in latest Roanoke College Poll He said eventually in the process, they will ask alumni, students, parents, and the...

Published: 8/29/23 4:55 pm Read More

New poll: former President Donald Trump widely favored by Virginia Republicans despite indictments WVTF Public Radio Roanoke

...former President Donald Trump has demanded a lot of media attention lately. And, new polling from Roanoke College shows those criminal charges are on the minds of Virginia voters. The school’s poll went...

Published: 8/29/23 4:16 pm Read More

Virginia poll finds deep, wide chasm by party on Trump indictments WFIR News

A new Roanoke College statewide poll finds a majority of Virginians believe former President Trump did something illegal in cases involving classified documents at his Florida home and the 2020 election....

Published: 8/29/23 12:26 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll indicates few changes in feelings about Youngkin/Biden/Trump WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Aug. 29, 2023 at 9:48 AM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Poll Release) - Virginians’ approval of Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and President Joe Biden (D) remains approximately...

Published: 8/29/23 11:35 am Read More

Youngkin approval ratings remain stable at 51%, Roanoke College Poll says Cardinal News

...president, a new poll released Tuesday by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College found. In the May survey, Youngkin also polled at 51%, which at the time was a drop of six...

Published: 8/29/23 9:51 am Read More

Saxman: Top Ten – Debate Poll + Rudy, Hillary, Frasier Bearing Drift

...can move the Electoral Map however you choose. This was my best guess for Youngkin – Biden. From Roanoke College poll in March – Youngkin +15 over Biden in Virginia. In a matchup between Biden and Youngkin,...

Published: 8/25/23 12:50 pm Read More

Inflation is down … why are prices still up? WFIR News

Alice Kassens Roanoke College photo Roanoke College’s Quarterly Virginia Consumer Sentiment Report has found people are frustrated by high prices. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has the details. Copyright...

Published: 8/23/23 12:34 pm Read More

Virginia Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations Report released WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

...according to the Virginia Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations Report released on Tuesday. Dr. Alice Kassens, a Roanoke College Economics professor, has been leading the report. She said there’s been...

Published: 8/22/23 7:02 pm Read More

Consumer Sentiment Stalls, High Price Levels Frustrate Virginians Roanoke Star

...levels,” says Dr. Alice Louise Kassens, John S. Shannon Professor of Economics and senior analyst at the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research. “Consumer sentiment reflects how consumers feel...

Published: 8/22/23 10:03 am Read More

Environmental groups sue over Virginia's withdrawal from greenhouse gas pact Richmond Times Dispatch

...approval rating hit 57% in February — five points better than in November — according to a poll from Roanoke College. EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH Gov. Glenn Youngkin attends the Virginia March for Life...

Published: 8/21/23 5:08 pm Read More

These numbers show how Youngkin could get elected president Cardinal News

...methodologies and different ways of asking questions — but these numbers generally match up with what a Roanoke College poll found in March. That March poll from Roanoke College found: Biden topped Trump, 47%...

Published: 8/7/23 4:28 am Read More

Cross-Tabs: Times/Siena Poll of the Republican Race in Iowa The New York Times

...Laboratory at the University of North Florida and the Institute of Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Interviewers asked for the person named on the voter file and ended the interview if the...

Published: 8/4/23 3:05 am Read More

Topline Results: July 2023 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters The New York Times

...Laboratory at the University of North Florida and the Institute of Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Interviewers asked for the person named on the voter file and ended the interview if the...

Published: 8/1/23 12:43 am Read More

Cross-Tabs: July 2023 Times/Siena Poll of the 2024 Race and National Issues The New York Times

...Laboratory at the University of North Florida and the Institute of Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Interviewers asked for the person named on the voter file and ended the interview if the...

Published: 8/1/23 12:43 am Read More

Why Virginia Is the State to Watch in the 2023 Elections U.S. News & World Report

...his approval ratings have dipped somewhat, they remain above water – 51% approval in a June poll by Roanoke College and 52% in an earlier March poll by the Schar School and The Washington Post. Observers...

Published: 7/24/23 1:36 pm Read More

People are moving out of some liberal states and into conservative ones Cardinal News

...anybody has some, I’d love to see it. Perhaps that could make a good poll topic for the pollsters at Roanoke College or Christopher Newport University or Virginia Commonwealth University, three schools with...

Published: 7/7/23 4:20 am Read More

Youngkin sets sights on final target as 2024 rumors swirl The Washington Examiner

...hypothetical general election matchups showed Youngkin ahead of Biden by 16 points from registered voters. A Roanoke College Poll showed 42% of Republicans believe Youngkin should run for president, with 28% of Democrats...

Published: 7/5/23 1:30 pm Read More

Virginia Democrats, Republicans spar over the primary results Cardinal News

...the last 12 months,” referring to a recent poll by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. “The idea that abortion rights are extreme is rebutted by the polls, which consistently...

Published: 6/22/23 4:33 am Read More

Roanoke College poll tracks Virginians’ political anxiety, trust in government WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Jun. 21, 2023 at 6:32 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke College is releasing more results from a recent survey, gauging Virginians’ political anxiety and trust in government....

Published: 6/21/23 7:42 pm Read More

Poll: Virginians more satisfied with democracy in the commonwealth than nation; Virginians more anxious about national politics WWBT NBC 12 Richmond

Published: Jun. 21, 2023 at 9:11 AM EDT|Updated: 5 hours ago SALEM, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Poll) - Recent polling by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College, in partnership...

Published: 6/21/23 2:21 pm Read More

Budget impasse puts program that cuts health insurance costs at risk Richmond Times Dispatch

...approval rating hit 57% in February — five points better than in November — according to a poll from Roanoke College. EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH Senate pages (from left) Aaven Dudley, Nataniel Dunster,...

Published: 6/14/23 10:15 am Read More

Big surge of donations to McQuinn in her primary race Richmond Times Dispatch

...approval rating hit 57% in February — five points better than in November — according to a poll from Roanoke College. EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH Senate pages (from left) Aaven Dudley, Nataniel Dunster,...

Published: 6/13/23 3:12 pm Read More

Virginia's June 20 legislative primaries draw millions in contributions Richmond Times Dispatch

...approval rating hit 57% in February — five points better than in November — according to a poll from Roanoke College. EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH Senate pages (from left) Aaven Dudley, Nataniel Dunster,...

Published: 6/13/23 2:22 pm Read More

Consumer sentiment up a bit, Roanoke College poll says Roanoke Times

...inflation continues to slow and labor markets hold strong," according to a consumer sentiment survey by Roanoke College. The new report noted that the nation posted a 5% inflation rate in April, down four percentage...

Published: 6/10/23 10:01 am Read More

Schapiro: Trump indictment another wild card in Va. elections Richmond Times Dispatch

...Florida, the GOP brand, in general, and Youngkin, in particular, are somewhat diminished. The latest Roanoke College Poll shows more voters identifying as Democrats, which likely explains Youngkin's declining...

Published: 6/9/23 4:31 pm Read More

Saxman: Youngkin’s Not Down, Trump’s Not Inevitable Bearing Drift

...is exceptional. To Putri? You go, girl. You go to Juilliard. From Indonesia. Annnd we’re back… Roanoke College came out with their latest poll. The headlines that followed say that Governor Glenn Youngkin...

Published: 6/8/23 8:03 am Read More

Roanoke College poll points out two hidden dangers for Republicans Cardinal News

Republicans may be sleepwalking into a trap of their own making. That’s according to the new Roanoke College poll that came out earlier this week. OK, technically the official analysis that accompanied...

Published: 6/8/23 4:43 am Read More

Researchers at Roanoke College found his approval numbers are dropping, although they are still above 50%. WVEC ABC 13 Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — A new poll from Roanoke College shows that Virginians' approval of Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has dropped, months ahead of state legislative elections. The survey also highlights a...

Published: 6/7/23 7:10 pm Read More

Poll: Voters concerned about direction of the state and nation; Youngkin approval rating down; Biden approval up slightly WHSV ABC 3 Harrisonburg

Published: Jun. 6, 2023 at 9:34 AM EDT|Updated: 11 hours ago SALEM, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Poll) - A poll conducted by Roanoke College indicates that Governor Glenn Youngkin’s favorability has fallen...

Published: 6/6/23 9:03 pm Read More

Roanoke College Youngkin Approval Rating Poll WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Jun. 6, 2023 at 7:14 PM EDT|Updated: 52 minutes ago

Published: 6/6/23 8:06 pm Read More

New poll says Virginians' approval of Gov. Youngkin down, concern for the nation up ABC 13

...Governor Glenn Youngkin. (Credit: Getty Editorial Images) SALEM, Va. (WSET) — A new poll conducted by Roanoke College's Institute for Policy and Opinion Research is highlighting growing concern over the state...

Published: 6/6/23 7:57 pm Read More

Gov. Youngkin approval rating down: Roanoke College research poll WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — After interviewing 678 adults residents in Virginia, Roanoke College’s Institue for Policy and Opinion Research has released a new poll regarding Virginia’s direction, the country’s...

Published: 6/6/23 12:44 pm Read More

POLL: Youngkin Approval Rating Drops After VAHDA Fight; Biden at 42% in Virginia The Republican Standard

...digits. Trump’s widening lead over his nearest challenger gained a full 10 points since the last Roanoke College poll. Other questions in the poll pointed towards an increase degree of anxiety among Virginia...

Published: 6/6/23 11:49 am Read More

Youngkin’s approval rating drops in latest Roanoke College poll Cardinal News

...job, according to a new poll released Wednesday by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Youngkin’s favorability rating is also down six points to 46% (from 52% in February). Significant...

Published: 6/6/23 11:06 am Read More

6 Questions with Luke Priddy, Candidate for Roanoke, New River State Senate Seat The Roanoke Rambler

...link. Sorry, something went wrong. Please try again. Or become a member for full access A recent Roanoke College poll found the most important issues to Virginia voters are the economy (including jobs and...

Published: 5/30/23 8:31 pm Read More

6 Questions with DeAnthony Pierce, Candidate for Roanoke, New River State Senate Seat The Roanoke Rambler

...link. Sorry, something went wrong. Please try again. Or become a member for full access A recent Roanoke College poll found the most important issues to Virginia voters are the economy (including jobs and...

Published: 5/30/23 8:31 pm Read More

Tried and tested at Roanoke College: polls continue in important times Roanoke Times

...events in a given period of time.” Senior analyst on the economic side of the polling is professor Alice Kassens. Her focuses with the poll data include consumer sentiment and inflation expectations, which...

Published: 5/21/23 6:56 am Read More

What kind of Republican is Gov. Youngkin? Here’s what political experts had to say. Norfolk Virginian Pilot

...on tax cuts, public safety and empowering parents. The organization pointed to a recent poll from Roanoke College that found 57% of voters approve his performance. Meanwhile, Cassandra Newby-Alexander,...

Published: 5/20/23 2:21 pm Read More

Youngkin sparks renewed 2024 speculation with Reaganesque video The Washington Examiner

...voters are going to at least know who Glenn Youngkin is and what he can bring to the ticket." A Roanoke College poll released in March showed Youngkin had a 57% approval rating among Virginians, a five...

Published: 5/18/23 6:14 pm Read More

Analysts: Biden's age a concern for Dems - but Trump a bigger worry for GOP Martinsville Bulletin

...approval ratings are under water in Virginia, Trump remains less popular in the state. In February, a Roanoke College poll found that just 27% of respondents said the country was on the right track, and 69%...

Published: 4/26/23 12:54 pm Read More

DeSantis touts record at Liberty after signing 6-week abortion law Roanoke Times

...“less strict,” while 17% thought abortion statutes should be “more strict.” A Virginia poll that Roanoke College released last month found that Youngkin’s job approval ratings are rising, but he lagged...

Published: 4/15/23 8:28 am Read More

Youngkin Gives 2024 Presidential Run the Cold Shoulder The New York Times

...Republicans are counting on Mr. Younkgin’s strong job approval rating, 57 percent in a poll last month from Roanoke College, and his fund-raising prowess as a wealthy former financial executive who can connect with...

Published: 4/15/23 6:30 am Read More

Schapiro: Post-Trump indictment, Youngkin plays a longer game Roanoke Times

...gains nothing among Virginia Republicans in gainsaying Trump — and the governor knows it. A poll by Roanoke College released in early March — as speculation over a New York indictment intensified — showed...

Published: 4/4/23 12:53 am Read More

Youngkin: Trump indictment is 'for pure political gain' Roanoke Times

...Also being closely watched is the impact of the indictment on the 2024 presidential contest. In a Roanoke College poll of Republicans earlier this month, 39% said Trump would be their top pick for president....

Published: 3/30/23 9:15 pm Read More

Kerr: What is Youngkin’s path to the presidency? Inside NoVA

...position here in Virginia. The governor’s favorability rating has been on a steady uptick. A recent Roanoke College poll gave him a 57% approval rating, which is pretty good. While not making much showing...

Published: 3/16/23 11:37 pm Read More

Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin stokes 2024 presidential chatter with CNN town hall on education The Washington Times

...full story of America.” That includes teaching students that “America is exceptional,” he said. A Roanoke College poll last month found 57% of Virginian adults approve of Mr. Youngkin’s job performance,...

Published: 3/10/23 7:16 am Read More

Youngkin talks slavery, transgender issues at CNN town hall Richmond Times Dispatch

...President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in theoretical GOP presidential polling. A recent Roanoke College poll showed that while Youngkin's popularity in Virginia rose to 57% in February, a clear...

Published: 3/10/23 5:04 am Read More

Youngkin touts $30M in school grants for parents ahead of CNN town hall Richmond Times Dispatch

...President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in theoretical GOP presidential polling. A recent Roanoke College poll showed that while Youngkin's popularity in Virginia rose to 57% in February, a clear...

Published: 3/9/23 11:59 am Read More

Cuccinelli announces PAC to back DeSantis for president Richmond Times Dispatch

...nationally televised CNN town hall on education - has not ruled out a run for national office. In a recent Roanoke College poll, Youngkin's approval rating rose to 57% in February, but a sizable majority of respondents...

Published: 3/9/23 11:59 am Read More

Youngkin’s CNN appearance poses opportunity, risk for potential 2024 bid Washington Post

...for president, compared to 39 percent for Trump and 28 percent for DeSantis, according to a recent Roanoke College poll. Another low-polling Republican from just across the Potomac, former Maryland governor...

Published: 3/8/23 4:38 pm Read More

Youngkin fuels speculation that he might challenge Trump WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

... The visits come as recent polling has shown good news for Youngkin on the presidential front. A Roanoke College poll released last week showed the governor with a 57 percent approval rating, while President...

Published: 3/8/23 8:16 am Read More

Virginia Republicans give Trump an edge, but only DeSantis and Youngkin lead Biden The Washington Examiner

A new poll from Roanoke College shows Ron DeSantis easily defeating President Joe Biden in Virginia, a state where Republicans have recently just given up in presidential races. DeSantis leads Biden among registered Virginia voters by five percentage points, 48% to 43%. Trump, on the other hand, tr

Published: 3/4/23 4:45 pm Read More

Poll: Youngkin trails Trump, DeSantis in Va. GOP presidential preference Richmond Times Dispatch

...disapproval rating was 35% — down six points from three months ago, according to a poll out Thursday from Roanoke College. People are also reading… But a sizable majority of respondents think he should not run...

Published: 3/2/23 6:09 pm Read More

Youngkin poll numbers are up WFIR News

A new survey from Roanoke College is good news for Virginia’s Governor. But Senior Political Analyst Bryan Parsons says only 34-percent of respondents believe Youngkin should run for President in 2024....

Published: 3/2/23 3:35 pm Read More

POLL: Economy, jobs & inflation remain top issues for Virginians ABC 13

...and travel. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File) ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — As we enter the month of March, Roanoke College's Institute for Policy and Opinion Research is taking a look at how Virginians feel about...

Published: 3/2/23 12:17 pm Read More

Poll: Virginians’ optimism rising; Youngkin approval up WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Mar. 2, 2023 at 10:34 AM EST|Updated: 13 minutes ago ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Poll Release) - The following is a release from Roanoke College regarding its latest Virginia poll. ...

Published: 3/2/23 10:49 am Read More

Youngkin’s approval rating up by 5 points, new Roanoke College poll finds Cardinal News

...governor, according to a new poll released Thursday by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Youngkin’s disapproval is also down 6 points, from 41% from the previous poll, which was...

Published: 3/2/23 10:36 am Read More

Virginia Consumer Sentiment Increases, Buoyed By Slowing Inflation / Robust Labor Markets Roanoke Star

...improve,” said Alice Louise Kassens, John S. Shannon Professor of Economics and Senior Analyst at the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research. “Consumer sentiment reflects how consumers feel...

Published: 3/2/23 9:26 am Read More

Virginians feeling better about economy WFIR News

Alice Kassens Roanoke College photo Two key data points measured on a quarterly basis by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College reveal that Virginians are feeling better about...

Published: 3/1/23 7:34 am Read More

Northern Virginia Leaders Look Ahead To Short, Contentious General Assembly Session dcist.com

...a majority of Virginians are supportive of at least some access to abortion. In December 2022, a Roanoke College poll found that 42% of Virginia poll respondents felt abortion should be legal in all circumstances,...

Published: 1/11/23 2:35 pm Read More

The year began with questions for 2022. Now we have 22 answers. Cardinal News

...reasonably popular, particularly for a Republican in a Democratic-leaning state. As the year ends, the Roanoke College Poll found his approval rating at 52%. 2. What will the General Assembly do? The main thing...

Published: 12/23/22 4:07 am Read More

Roanoke College releases Virginia Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations Report Salem Times Register

...pandemic,” said Dr. Alice Louise Kassens, John S. Shannon Professor of Economics and senior analyst at the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research. “Hopefully, we will soon begin to trend upwards....

Published: 12/14/22 5:07 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Virginians more optimistic Salem Times Register

The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College interviewed 652 adult residents of Virginia between Nov. 13 and November 22 in a survey addressing topics such as the midterm elections,...

Published: 12/14/22 5:06 pm Read More

Glenn Youngkin Has Lowest Net Approval Rating, Highest Disapproval Rating (by Far) Than His Three Predecessors at This Point in Their Terms Blue Virginia

Today is Glenn Youngkin’s birthday (he’s 56), and the VA GOP celebrated this morning by claiming that Youngkin is “America’s favorite governor.” In fact, according to Morning Consult, Youngkin isn’t even in the top-15 most-popular governors (and this week’s Roanoke College poll had his disapproval r

Published: 12/9/22 8:53 am Read More

Poll: Slight majority of Virginians approve of Gov. Youngkin, but disapproval ticks up WVEC ABC 13 Norfolk

...of how Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin is doing as the state's chief executive, a new poll from the Roanoke College found. The poll was conducted between Nov. 13 and 22, just days after the 2022 midterms,...

Published: 12/8/22 6:28 pm Read More

A majority of Republicans in a recent poll thought Youngkin should run for president. Most also wouldn’t vote for him. Cardinal News

Roanoke College interviewed 652 Virginia residents and found that while a majority of Republicans want Youngkin to run for president, only 39% said they would vote for him; 52% said they would vote for...

Published: 12/8/22 3:38 am Read More

Virginia Poll: Republican voters open to a Youngkin presidential run WWBT NBC 12 Richmond

...last year.(WWBT) Published: Dec. 7, 2022 at 10:32 AM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago SALEM, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Poll) - Support for Governor Glenn Youngkin’s potential presidential run has increased among...

Published: 12/7/22 12:34 pm Read More

Poll: Economy, and inflation top issues for Commonwealth WFIR News

The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College interviewed 652 adult residents of Virginia between November 13 and November 22 in a survey addressing topics such as the midterm...

Published: 12/7/22 9:01 am Read More

Inflation hurts as holidays approach, but Virginia consumers more optimistic, report says Martinsville Bulletin

...more optimistic about lower prices in the future. The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College said Thursday that while Virginia consumers are down about current economic conditions because...

Published: 12/2/22 9:25 am Read More

Inflation hurts as holidays approach, but Virginia consumers more optimistic, report says Richmond Times Dispatch

...more optimistic about lower prices in the future. The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College said Thursday that while Virginia consumers are down about current economic conditions because...

Published: 12/2/22 8:45 am Read More

Inflation hurts as holidays approach, but Virginia consumers more optimistic, report says Waynesboro News Viriginian

...more optimistic about lower prices in the future. The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College said Thursday that while Virginia consumers are down about current economic conditions because...

Published: 12/1/22 9:41 pm Read More

Virginia Consumer Sentiment Holds Steady As Expectations Rise Roanoke Star

...pandemic,” said Dr. Alice Louise Kassens, John S. Shannon Professor of Economics and senior analyst at the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research. “Hopefully, we will soon begin to trend upwards....

Published: 12/1/22 5:25 pm Read More

Many Virginians will spend more money this year for Christmas WFIR News

A majority of Virginians responding to a recent Roanoke College phone survey say they will spend more this holiday season when buying for others – or themselves. And its not just about inflation, as WFIR’s...

Published: 11/29/22 7:35 am Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Virginians Likely To Spend More This Holiday Roanoke Star

High prices won’t stop 65% of Virginians from spending at least as much this holiday season as they did last year. Nationally, inflation remains more than 7.5% year over year. Total spending increases with...

Published: 11/28/22 2:49 pm Read More

Most Virginians expected to spend more than $500 on gifts amid high inflation: Report ABC 13

...the highest inflation in 39 years. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — A new Roanoke College spending report says high prices won’t stop 65% of Virginians from spending at least as much...

Published: 11/28/22 12:09 pm Read More

Despite inflation, Virginians expected to spend more this holiday season than last year WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

...than last year. “A lot of people actually anticipate spending more than they did last year,” said Roanoke College economics professor Dr. Alice Kassens. With the Bureau of Labor Statistics finding consumer...

Published: 11/27/22 5:59 am Read More

Schapiro: ’24 may be Youngkin's first, best and last chance for president Franklin News-Post

...last chance for the White House. Were he to give all to his day job — as a majority of voters told a Roanoke College poll in August he should — he could leave the governorship in 2026 and run in 2028 potentially...

Published: 11/23/22 12:35 am Read More

CONVERSATIONS WITH BOB DENTON 104: VOTER SENTIMENT AHEAD OF ELECTION DAY Blue Ridge PBS

As the mid-term election approaches, what do Virginians think about some of the issues, and our elected officials? We explore the state of the Commonwealth with Dr. David Taylor, Director of the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College, and his colleague Dr. Bryan Parsons.

Published: 11/4/22 8:53 am Read More

Polling shows Youngkin’s strength and Biden’s liability in Virginia Washington Post

...November ballot. But first, let’s get a read on the commonwealth’s political landscape. A recent Roanoke College poll of the general public shows tough sledding for Democrats on the ballot this year and...

Published: 9/7/22 6:49 pm Read More

Schapiro: Youngkin's national gambit not without peril at home Roanoke Times

...focus is far more provincial. And maybe voters are wise to Youngkin’s shtick. A poll this week by Roanoke College shows his approval rating among Virginians improving — up to 55% from 53% — but just over...

Published: 9/5/22 11:09 pm Read More

New congressional districts add uncertainty to Virginia midterm elections Richmond Times Dispatch

...face some residual headwinds in Virginia. Biden had a job approval rating in Virginia of 41% in a Roanoke College poll released Aug. 30, a slight uptick from his 38% level in May. His August unfavorable...

Published: 9/3/22 3:31 pm Read More

Youngkin approval rises but Republicans want Trump WAVY 10 Hampton Roads

...presidential run. A poll released Tuesday by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College shows Youngkin’s approval moving up from 53% to 55% from a similar poll in May, with the...

Published: 9/1/22 10:59 pm Read More

Poll: Youngkin's approval up, but most Virginians don't want him to run for president WVEC ABC 13 Norfolk

...office, but a majority also doesn't want him to run for president in 2024, the results from the latest Roanoke College poll found. The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at the college interviewed...

Published: 9/1/22 6:04 pm Read More

Roanoke College poll shows Virginians’ opinions on political topics WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

...Va. (WFXR) — Between Aug. 7 and Aug. 16, the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College conducted interviewed 640 Virginians as part of a poll about topics ranging from the state...

Published: 9/1/22 5:49 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll Points To Consumer Sentiment Rebound WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Aug. 23, 2022 at 6:57 PM EDT|Updated: moments ago Recording of daily evening newscast.

Published: 8/23/22 7:01 pm Read More

Consumer expectations rise as gasoline prices drop Richmond Times Dispatch

Consumer expectations have gone up in Virginia as gasoline prices have come down, according to a new quarterly poll measuring how people feel about the economy. The Virginia Consumer Sentiment Report, issued by Roanoke College on Tuesday, shows the largest quarterly boost in public expectations in

Published: 8/23/22 9:36 am Read More

'Like waking up in a brave, new and terrible world’: Protesters gather in Norfolk after overturning of Roe v. Wade Yahoo News

Hundreds gathered late Sunday morning in Lafayette Park with a common goal — to talk about abortion. “It’s insanity that when my mother was young — when she was of reproductive age — she had more rights to her body in 1973 than I have in 2022,” said Khadijah Grubbs, of Norfolk.

Published: 6/26/22 9:57 am Read More

Abortion ruling joins inflation as key issue in Va. congressional contests Richmond Times Dispatch

...President Joe Biden's job approval rating in the state has dropped to 37%, according to a recent Roanoke College poll, creating headwinds for Democrats in tight congressional contests. People are also...

Published: 6/25/22 1:42 pm Read More

Schapiro: A governor's dual — and dueling — audiences Roanoke Times

...average of three surveys conducted since February — one each by Christopher Newport University and Roanoke College, the third by Public Policy Polling for a former Democratic House speaker, Eileen Filler-Corn...

Published: 6/11/22 12:25 am Read More

Schapiro: A governor's dual - and dueling - audiences Richmond Times Dispatch

...average of three surveys conducted since February - one each by Christopher Newport University and Roanoke College, the third by Public Policy Polling for a former Democratic House speaker, Eileen Filler-Corn...

Published: 6/8/22 5:24 pm Read More

Youngkin more popular than Biden in Virginia, poll finds The Washington Times

...commonwealth than President Biden. A new survey by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College found that Mr. Youngkin’s approval rating increased to 53% from 50% in February. His disapproval...

Published: 6/7/22 12:36 pm Read More

Youngkin is more popular in Virginia than Biden is, poll says Cardinal News

...Virginians don’t seem to agree with that assessment of the state’s political landscape. The latest Roanoke College poll, which came out Friday, shows that Virginians seem reasonably happy with the job Youngkin...

Published: 6/7/22 2:12 am Read More

Polls: Youngkin Has Positive Job Approval, Biden Approval Declining The Republican Standard

Governor Glenn Youngkin has net positive job approval in two polls released Friday. A Roanoke College poll has the governor at 53 percent approval and 35 percent disapproval while a Public Policy Polling survey has him at 43 percent approval, 34 percent disapproval. The Roanoke results are up from

Published: 6/4/22 4:23 pm Read More

New Roanoke College Poll Shows Few Virginians Happy With Government WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Jun. 3, 2022 at 9:35 PM EDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 5:23 PM EDT Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 6:37 PM EDT Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 6:57 PM EDT Updated: May. 31, 2022...

Published: 6/3/22 10:05 pm Read More

Poll shows Youngkin's approval rating up, Biden down, agreement on Ukraine conflict ABC 13

At Roanoke College, The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) interviewed 648 adult residents in Virginia about hot button topics. (Denis Tangney Jr./Getty Images via Canva Pro) ROANOKE, Va....

Published: 6/3/22 4:35 pm Read More

Roanoke poll: Virginians warming to Youngkin, favor abortion rights Washington Post

...President Biden and more adamant that abortion rights should be protected by law, according to a Roanoke College poll. Youngkin’s approval rating in the poll out Friday did not change significantly from...

Published: 6/3/22 3:40 pm Read More

Poll: Youngkin approval up, Biden approval down, majority of Virginians support abortion in some capacity WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Jun. 3, 2022 at 10:54 AM EDT|Updated: seconds ago ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke College poll found a majority of Virginians approve of the job Governor Glenn Youngkin has done in his nearly...

Published: 6/3/22 10:59 am Read More

Poll: Youngkin More Popular Than Biden in Virginia National Review

A new poll from Roanoke College shows that recently elected Republican governor Glenn Youngkin is more popular than President Joe Biden in the state. The survey was conducted between February 7 and February 16 — well before the conflict broke out in Ukraine, it should be noted — by Roanoke College’

Published: 3/4/22 10:42 am Read More

Virginians narrowly approve of Youngkin and his handling of pandemic, poll finds Washington Post

...pandemic, according to a poll released Tuesday from the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Fifty percent of Virginia adults said they approve of the job Youngkin (R) is doing overall,...

Published: 3/2/22 6:34 pm Read More

Governor Youngkin’s approval at 50%, President Biden at 41%, according to Roanoke College Poll WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Mar. 1, 2022 at 10:03 AM EST|Updated: 56 minutes ago ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Release) - Almost two months into his term as governor of Virginia, Republican Glenn Youngkin registers...

Published: 3/1/22 11:17 am Read More

Virginia Consumers Are Getting Cranky Bacons Rebellion

...Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" xml encoding="utf-8" ? The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment published by Roanoke College. For commentary on the graph, see The Roanoke Star.

Published: 12/1/21 12:35 pm Read More

Democratic Disaster: Glenn Youngkin Wins Virginia Governor's Race In GOP Clean Sweep Huffington Post

...major health decisions. Many voters made up their minds early in the contest, according to a late Roanoke College poll. But by the end of the race, surveys showed Youngkin leading both among independent...

Published: 11/3/21 1:19 am Read More

Youngkin has the edge in Virginia race for governor, top pollsters suggest foxnews.com

...46.8%. Several earlier polls had put McAuliffe ahead, but that lead appears to have reversed. A Roanoke College poll conducted between Oct. 14 and 28 found McAuliffe ahead by 1 point (47% to 46%), well...

Published: 11/1/21 5:17 pm Read More

Virginia voters weigh in on a neck-and-neck governor's race WBUR On Point Boston

Virginia voters weigh in on a neck-and-neck governor's race

Published: 11/1/21 2:43 pm Read More

Monday's Campaign Round-Up, 11.1.21 MSNBC

Meanwhile, in Virginia's gubernatorial race, the final Roanoke College poll showed Democratic former Gov. Terry McAuliffe with the smallest of leads over Republican Glenn Youngkin

Published: 11/1/21 8:58 am Read More

Poll: Virginia governor's race about even Roanoke Times

Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin are in a close contest to become the next governor of Virginia, according to a new Emerson College and Nexstar Media poll.

Published: 10/6/21 11:02 am Read More

In Virginia, no Trump on the ballot and a toss-up governor’s race only 1 month away WVEC ABC 13 Norfolk

...were ‘extremely interested,’ versus 47% of McAuliffe supporters who expressed extreme interest). A Roanoke College survey released a day earlier suggested more Republicans were enthusiastic about voting in...

Published: 10/5/21 10:20 am Read More

Opinion : The Virginia governor’s contest is now a referendum on Biden as much as Trump Washington Post

...is soft: While 24 percent strongly approve, 37 percent strongly disapprove of the president. A Roanoke College poll published Wednesday showed McAuliffe up seven points among likely voters, but 43 percent...

Published: 10/2/21 10:54 am Read More

McAuliffe up by 7 points in Virginia governor's race: poll The Hill

Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has a 7-point lead over Republican Glenn Youngkin in the commonwealth’s gubernatorial race, according to a Roanoke College poll released Wednesday.

Published: 10/1/21 11:02 am Read More

Poll: McAuliffe leads Virginia governor's race CBS News

New polling by Roanoke College shows former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe ahead by seven points in the race to win his old job back. Dr. Harry Wilson, senior political analyst for Roanoke College's Institute of Public Opinion Research, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the fin

Published: 9/30/21 1:30 pm Read More

McAuliffe up by 7 points in Virginia governor's race: poll msn.com

Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has a 7-point lead over Republican Glenn Youngkin in the commonwealth's gubernatorial race, according to a Roanoke College poll released Wednesday.

Published: 9/30/21 11:48 am Read More

Thursday's Campaign Round-Up, 9.30.21 MSNBC

Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. * With only about a month to go in Virginia's gubernatorial race, the latest Roanoke College poll showed Democrat Terry McAuliffe ahead of Republican Glenn Youngkin, 48 percent to 41 percent.

Published: 9/30/21 11:32 am Read More

A New Poll Shows Where Virginia Voters Stand on Upcoming Gubernatorial Election Townhall

With Virginia's gubernatorial election just over a month away, there's been no shortage of polls predicting the results. Furthermore, the Virginia Governor's race could serve as a foreshadowing of the 2022 midterm elections. This week, a new poll shows how a sampling of Virginia voters plan to cast

Published: 9/30/21 11:02 am Read More

Opinion : Wake up, Virginia Democrats. There’s serious Trumpist danger ahead. Washington Post

...against democracy and against public health measures may not be sufficiently motivating them. A new Roanoke College poll, for instance, finds that Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe is leading Youngkin by...

Published: 9/29/21 6:06 pm Read More

Gubernatorial Debate Review with Winners and Losers Bacons Rebellion

...for me. Let’s kick this thing to prime time! 6. Hey, what about the wrong poll I mentioned ? Yeah, Roanoke College has it 48-41 McAuliffe over Youngkin. There’s only one problem with that: Weighting was done...

Published: 9/29/21 4:16 pm Read More

Roanoke College VA Governor's Race Poll WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Sep. 29, 2021 at 2:42 PM EDT|Updated: 54 minutes ago Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 5:48 PM EDT Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 5:46 PM EDT Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 5:54 AM EDT

Published: 9/29/21 3:37 pm Read More

RC Poll: McAuliffe Leads Youngkin by Seven Points; Republicans More Enthusiastic to Vote WVTF Public Radio Roanoke

Democrat Terry McAuliffe is leading Republican Glenn Youngkin by seven points, 48% to 41% according to a new poll from Roanoke College. The poll has a margin of error of 4 points. Harry Wilson at Roanoke College says while the Democrat is ahead overall, Republicans are way more enthusiastic.

Published: 9/29/21 11:02 am Read More

Why A Republican Might Win In Virginia’s Governor Race, And How New Jersey’s Race Could Get Tighter fivethirtyeight.com

California’s recall election has understandably dominated headlines, but there are two other gubernatorial elections this November that might tell us more about the national environment: Virginia and New Jersey.

Published: 9/15/21 11:32 am Read More

Virginia Gubernatorial Race Heats Up thedispatch.com

Polling suggests the race leans in McAuliffe’s favor but is still a bit too close for comfort. A Christopher Newport University survey of likely voters from August 15-23 gives McAuliffe a 9-point lead over Youngkin, and a Roanoke College poll conducted August 3-17 puts McAuliffe 8 points ahead.

Published: 9/9/21 11:02 am Read More

In brief: Mail woes, nothing but net Charlottesville Weekly

...Democratic lieutenant governor and attorney general candidates lead by similar margins. Earlier in August, Roanoke College polled 558 likely voters and found McAuliffe with a 46-38 edge. Hospital mandates vax ...

Published: 9/1/21 7:27 am Read More

Opinion : For Glenn Youngkin and Terry McAuliffe, there’s much work and little time Washington Post

...Day. But among those who identify themselves as likely voters, there are a few big issues. The Roanoke College Poll found the top issue far and away is the economy (26 percent). A distant second: the...

Published: 8/25/21 4:17 pm Read More

Virginia votes in primary, with Democrat Terry McAuliffe on ballot: What to know USA Today

...House Del. Jennifer D. Carroll Foy, state Sen. Jennifer McClellan and McAuliffe. According to a Roanoke College Poll, he has a 73% favorable rating and 9% unfavorable rating among Democratic voters. ...

Published: 6/8/21 11:16 am Read More

In Virginia’s Democratic Primary, Analysts Say It’s Terry McAuliffe Vs. The Field dcist.com

...is dominating the Democratic contest for governor in fundraising, name recognition, and polling. A Roanoke College poll published Friday gave McAuliffe 49% support among likely voters, almost double what...

Published: 6/6/21 11:21 pm Read More

Last-minute campaigning underway as Virginia Democrats prepare to pick statewide nominees Tuesday Washington Post

...below advertisement McAuliffe has led consistently in fundraising, endorsements and polling. A Roanoke College poll released Friday showed the former governor leading the field with support from 49 percent...

Published: 6/5/21 9:20 am Read More

General Assembly session opens Wednesday WVIR NBC 29 Charlottesville

...some of the very progressive initiatives that were introduced last year.” What is certain, said Roanoke College Professor and WDBJ7 Political Analyst Harry Wilson is that the Democrats are in control....

Published: 1/12/21 11:01 pm Read More

Holiday spending likely lower this season, according to Roanoke College Poll WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

...more anticipate using cash-only for their purchases. According to the most recent poll from the Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research, 49% of Virginians plan to spend the same amount...

Published: 11/24/20 9:25 pm Read More

Poll: Cash, not credit, rules for Virginians’ holiday spending WDBJ 7 Roanoke

Published: Nov. 24, 2020 at 11:56 AM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke College Release) - More than a third of Virginians anticipate reducing their holiday spending on the heels of the...

Published: 11/24/20 1:19 pm Read More

Roanoke College expert breaks down the process behind political polls, and why it’s not an exact science WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

There have been plenty of changes to the way political polls are conducted since the 2016 presidential election, including here in southwest Virginia. Some changes have been made to better represent voters. Dr. Harry Wilson has been overseeing the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanok

Published: 11/2/20 9:32 am Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Biden maintains comfortable lead over Trump in Virginia Richmond Times Dispatch

Roanoke College Poll: Biden maintains comfortable lead over Trump in Virginia By Amy Friedenberger The Roanoke Times Oct 16, 2020 1 hr ago 0 {{featured_button_text}} FILE - This combination...

Published: 10/16/20 10:49 am Read More

Today’s 2020 Election Polls: Battleground Polls Start To Reflect Biden’s Large National Lead Forbes Magazine

...York Times/Siena College poll finding Biden losing to Trump by just 8 points in South Carolina, a Roanoke College poll showing Biden up 15 points in Virginia, and a Keating Research/Onsight Public Affairs/Melanson...

Published: 10/15/20 4:49 pm Read More

Editorial: A consumer's guide to polls Roanoke Times

...Rohan looks out over the army of orcs gathered outside his gates … Editorial Editorial: Why Roanoke College Poll gives hope to Republicans in 2021 Poll detects a big mood swing among Virginians....

Published: 9/8/20 12:03 am Read More

Daniel Gade, Virginia Senate candidate, sees military service parallels The Washington Times

...the past few decades. Mr. Warner held a 21-point lead, 55% to 34%, over Mr. Gade, according to a Roanoke College poll taken Aug. 9-22. Still, two-thirds of respondents said they didn’t know enough about...

Published: 9/7/20 5:48 pm Read More

Coronavirus cases in the D.C. region have plateaued. It could stay this way for months. Washington Post

...‘normal’ ” until next year or longer, according to the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Similar to the way people experience stages of grief, pandemics have a predictable pattern...

Published: 9/5/20 4:24 pm Read More

Editorial: 75 yeas ago, the post-war era began Roanoke Times

...to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Editorial Editorial: Why Roanoke College Poll gives hope to Republicans in 2021 Poll detects a big mood swing among Virginians....

Published: 9/2/20 12:41 am Read More

A slip in support for Black Lives Matter? Washington Post

...Matter movement by a 51-30 margin, but White Americans were just 47-41 in favor. And finally, a Roanoke College poll of voters in Virginia — a state that has gone blue the past three presidential elections...

Published: 8/29/20 11:26 am Read More

Pence gets tangled in the flag foxnews.com

...whatever funding mechanism happens to come up at the end of September,’ Meadows said.” PLAY-BY-PLAY Roanoke College poll shows Biden ahead by 14 points in Virginia - The Roanoke [Va.] Times Intelligence,...

Published: 8/27/20 3:54 pm Read More

Biden holds double-digit lead in new Roanoke College poll WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...continues to lead President Donald Trump by double digits in Virginia, according to a new poll from Roanoke College. The survey of 566 likely voters gives Biden a lead of 14 percentage points, 59% to 39%....

Published: 8/26/20 9:57 pm Read More

Roanoke College poll explores feelings about police, race Roanoke Times

...groups, according to the results of a national survey released Tuesday by Reconnect Research and Roanoke College. Fifty-four percent of white people, for example, reported feeling satisfied with their...

Published: 7/7/20 6:45 pm Read More

Virginia Democrats have the advantage this November Washington Post

...like a cork on the ocean. But the memory of a national election returned with the release of a Roanoke College poll showing presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden leading President Trump...

Published: 5/20/20 5:23 pm Read More

Poll: Biden takes the lead in key battleground states wpde.com

President Trump might be facing an uphill battle in November. New polls in three battleground states show him trailing presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Those states are Arizona, Florida and Virginia.

Published: 5/20/20 12:50 pm Read More

Tuesday's Campaign Round-Up, 5.19.20 MSNBC

* In Virginia, a new poll from Roanoke College found Biden leading Trump, 51% to 39%.

Published: 5/19/20 12:50 pm Read More

Polls Show Critical Swing States Virginia, Arizona Trending Democratic Forbes Magazine

...Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images KEY FACTS A poll from Roanoke College in Virginia showed Biden leading Trump by 12 points in the state that Hillary Clinton won...

Published: 5/19/20 12:11 pm Read More

Biden leads Trump by 12 points in Virginia: poll foxnews.com

...favorable/unfavorable splits may cause Biden’s campaign some concern,” Roanoke College Poll director Harry Wilson noted in a statement. “Trump’s numbers were mostly unchanged by impeachment and now COVID-19....

Published: 5/19/20 11:38 am Read More

Bernie Sanders Has Some Work to Do in the Suburbs The New York Times

...Virginia in November. Mr. Sanders had a nine-point lead over Mr. Trump in the state in a recent poll by Roanoke College. In a poll of likely Virginia primary voters released on Friday by Christopher Newport University,...

Published: 3/1/20 5:34 am Read More

Editorial: Five questions for Super Tuesday Roanoke Times

...fascinating poll that came out this week didn’t involve the primary, but the general election. The Roanoke College Poll found that all six Democrats it asked about were leading Trump by a healthy margin in...

Published: 2/28/20 12:17 am Read More

Do Virginians have more confidence in the housing market in 2020? Virginia Business Journal

Roanoke College survey finds increase in consumer positivity Dean Hackemer Are you thinking about making a move this year? Whether buying a first home, upgrading or downsizing, Virginians are entering...

Published: 1/21/20 2:38 pm Read More

The Gun Sanctuary Movement Is Exploding Slate Magazine

Recent polling in Virginia tells us that citizens of the commonwealth are in step with these national trends: Roanoke College’s Institute for Policy and Opinion Research recently released polling results that show that 84 percent of respondents favor universal background checks, and 74 percent suppo

Published: 12/11/19 2:34 pm Read More

Enjoy the holidays and gift-giving without financial hangover Norfolk Virginian Pilot

...last year. More than 63 percent of the participants planned to use cash to pay for their gifts. Alice Kassens, economics professor at Roanoke College and senior analyst for the institute, said in the...

Published: 12/10/19 2:32 pm Read More

In Virginia Suburbs, Republicans Sound a Lot Like Democrats The New York Times

...of Virginians approve of Mr. Trump, while 53 percent disapprove, according to an August poll from Roanoke College. Republican strategists in the state acknowledge that the top issues for voters in key...

Published: 10/31/19 5:34 am Read More

Should you spend money now or save? Virginia Business Journal

...to see if it goes on sale? Or wait to see if I get a bonus?” A recent consumer sentiment survey by Roanoke College shows consumers are leaning toward spending now instead of later because of uncertainty about...

Published: 10/24/19 5:10 pm Read More

Should you spend now to avoid future tariffs or save the money? | Expert column Norfolk Virginian Pilot

...see if it goes on sale. Or wait to see if I get a bonus?” A recent consumer sentiment survey by Roanoke College shows consumers are leaning toward spending now instead of later because of uncertainty about...

Published: 10/18/19 12:03 pm Read More

Northam’s approval rating climbs WWBT NBC 12 Richmond

...put Northam’s approval rating at anywhere from 17 to 32 percent. In June and August, separate polls by Virginia Commonwealth University and Roanoke College both measured his approval rating at 37 percent.

Published: 9/30/19 9:46 am Read More

Control of the General Assembly is at stake in pivotal fall election Virginia Business Journal

...position to flip party control.” ‘Watershed moment’ A mid-August poll of Virginia voters conducted by Roanoke College found that voters were more inclined to vote for Democrats. Of the 556 likely voters polled...

Published: 9/30/19 12:01 am Read More

Virginia’s ‘off-off-year’ elections were once sleepy. And then came Trump. Washington Post

...to keep a distance from Trump, whose approval ratings among Virginians was 27 percent in a recent Roanoke College poll. Virginia has part-time lawmakers, many of them well known in their districts for their...

Published: 9/14/19 6:08 pm Read More

Virginia Republicans thought labeling Ralph Northam 'Gov. Blackface' would help them, but now they think otherwise Charlottesville Daily Progress

...Northam scored 37 percent approval versus 29 percent disapproval among possible Virginia voters in a Roanoke College poll conducted last month. That was on track with the results of a Virginia Commonwealth...

Published: 9/6/19 5:35 pm Read More

Michael Gerson: Trump has yet to win back defectors Norfolk Virginian Pilot

...according to Gallup. A recent Quinnipiac poll puts his approval at 38%. A recent poll in Virginia by Roanoke College had Trump’s job approval at 27% — an 11-point drop since February. There is evidence that...

Published: 9/5/19 12:15 am Read More

2016 taught us a lesson about Trump. Now we need to unlearn it. Washington Post

... Gallup. A recent Quinnipiac University poll puts his approval at . A recent poll in Virginia by Roanoke College had Trump’s job approval at — an 11-point drop since February. There is evidence that...

Published: 9/2/19 7:46 pm Read More

Beto O'Rourke to make campaign stop in Blacksburg, Bland County on Friday Wytheville Southwest Virginia Enterprise

...both polls, followed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. O’Rourke has been polling near the bottom. A Roanoke College poll released Monday found that more than half of potential Virginia voters — 53% — said...

Published: 8/29/19 8:56 am Read More

Beto O'Rourke to make campaign stop in Blacksburg, Bland County on Friday Martinsville Bulletin

...both polls, followed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. O’Rourke has been polling near the bottom. A Roanoke College poll released Monday found that more than half of potential Virginia voters — 53% — said...

Published: 8/29/19 6:38 am Read More

Beto O'Rourke to make campaign stop in Blacksburg on Friday Roanoke Times

...both polls, followed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. O’Rourke has been polling near the bottom. A Roanoke College poll released Monday found that more than half of potential Virginia voters — 53% — said...

Published: 8/28/19 6:12 pm Read More

Beto O'Rourke to make campaign stop in Blacksburg on Friday Martinsville Bulletin

...both polls, followed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. O’Rourke has been polling near the bottom. A Roanoke College poll released Monday found that more than half of potential Virginia voters — 53% — said...

Published: 8/28/19 6:11 pm Read More

Trump approval hits new low among Virginians in Roanoke College poll Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star

...that suggests the headwinds Republicans could face in crucial legislative elections this fall. A Roanoke College poll released Monday found that more than half of potential Virginia voters - 53 percent...

Published: 8/27/19 10:28 am Read More

6 months after blackface scandal, more approve of Northam than disapprove WTOP Radio

...control debate. Despite pressure to resign from within his own party, an August poll conducted by Roanoke College’s Institute for Policy and Opinion Research and released Monday showed more respondents expressed...

Published: 8/27/19 6:34 am Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Democrats hold the lead in new General Assembly survey WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...poll of Virginia voters gives Democrats the advantage in November's General Assembly races. The Roanoke College Poll surveyed 556 potential voters in mid-August. They were asked which party's candidate...

Published: 8/26/19 7:15 pm Read More

Trump approval hits new low among Virginians in Roanoke College poll Washington Post

...that suggests the headwinds Republicans could face in crucial legislative elections this fall. A Roanoke College poll released Monday found that more than half of potential Virginia voters -- 53 percent...

Published: 8/26/19 4:33 pm Read More

Editorial: 5 takeaways from the special session Roanoke Times

...legislation that the Republican legislature has always killed. In multiple polls over the years by both the Roanoke College Poll and the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University, support for...

Published: 7/11/19 12:40 am Read More

Roanoke College Reviews Poll Results Related to Gun Control Roanoke Star

...is an opportune time to review polling on the general issue of firearm regulation conducted by The Roanoke College Poll over the past several years. Opinion has been fairly consistent on most firearm-related...

Published: 7/10/19 3:27 pm Read More

Analysis: Tight race or impending landslide? israelnationalnews.com

...Even as Trump was trending upward this week in national polling, a Roanoke College survey published on Tuesday showed the real estate mogul trailing Mrs. Clinton by a whopping 16 points, 48% to 32%, in ...

Published: 8/24/16 10:33 pm Read More

Clouds Over Virginia: Authorities investigate whether Terry McAuliffe violated lobbying restrictions The Economist

...The most recent public polling, by Roanoke College, suggests that Mrs Clinton and Donald Trump are tied in Virginia, which tends to be friendlier to Democrats in higher turnout state-wide elections. Questions ...

Published: 5/26/16 10:33 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll projects Trump, Hillary as big winners on Super Tuesday WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

..."Roanoke College has released a poll showing Virginia might help Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump become the undisputed leaders in the race for their respective party nominations. Meanwhile, the College ...

Published: 2/25/16 9:33 pm Read More

Poll: Clinton trouncing Trump, edging rest of GOP in Virginia The Washington Examiner

...Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump 45 percent to 32 percent in a poll released by Roanoke College on Tuesday, but remains in a virtual tie with other GOP candidates. Against Jeb Bush, Clinton slid ahead ...

Published: 8/24/15 10:33 pm Read More

Poll: More Virginians see Confederate battle flag as symbol of heritage than racism WTOP Radio

... Confederate battle flag as a symbol of Southern pride than as a racist symbol, according to a Roanoke College poll released Tuesday. The poll, conducted between Aug. 10 and Aug. 20 and involving 608 ...

Published: 8/24/15 10:33 pm Read More

Roanoke College Poll: Clinton neck-and-neck with Bush, Rubio and Walker in Virginia Roanoke Times

...The Roanoke College poll, released Tuesday, found Clinton running neck-and-neck with some of the leading candidates vying for the Republican nomination. This is the first time the Roanoke College poll...

Published: 8/24/15 10:33 pm Read More

Julianne Moore seeks to pull Confederate name from Virginia school AM New York

"Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore is heading a petition drive to rename her Virginia high school, which honors a Confederate general, and the campaign had gathered nearly 30,000 signatures online...

Published: 8/24/15 10:33 pm Read More

Roanoke College poll looks at Clinton-Trump match-up; abortion and Confederate flag opinions WDBJ 7 Roanoke

... Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has a big lead over Republican Donald Trump, according to the latest Roanoke College Poll....

Published: 8/24/15 10:33 pm Read More

Why is Donald Trump surging in early polls? Christian Science Monitor

"Trump's name recognition and high visibility may be the reason for his meteoric rise in national and state polls. It's the early election surprise no one saw coming: in poll after poll, Donald Trump...

Published: 6/30/15 10:33 pm Read More

Lawmakers Still Sending Thoughts and Prayers, Despite Criticism Roll Call

... you could say that would make the other side happy,” said Harry Wilson, director of the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College and the author of several books on the gun debate....

Published: 11/8/17 11:59 pm Read More

Poll: Northam and Gillespie tied ahead of Tuesday's election WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

... ROANOKE, Va. - Its anyones ball game when it comes to all three statewide races in Virginia, accordingto a Roanoke College poll published Friday....

Published: 11/4/17 12:11 am Read More

Why Ed Gillespie is surging in Virginia Washington Post

...A Roanoke College poll showed that “stopping Donald Trump” is the top priority for just 2 percent of the Virginia electorate, making it one of the least important issues for voters. What do voters care ...

Published: 10/20/17 12:11 am Read More

Polls show governor's race may be tightening Charlottesville Daily Progress

...A Roanoke College poll has Northam leading Gillespie 50 percent to 44 percent. Libertarian Cliff Hyra received 2 percent of the votes in that poll. A Wason Center for Public Policy poll at Christopher ...

Published: 10/17/17 12:11 am Read More

Dems face close polls in must-win Virginia MSN (USA)

... Trump's dismal job approval ratings - 40 percent in a recent Monmouth poll, 36 percent in a Roanoke College survey - are a drag on Gillespie. Gillespie has assiduously avoided Trump, but he has picked up ...

Published: 10/5/17 12:11 am Read More

New poll shows Northam ahead in governor's race WFXR FOX 27 Lynchburg

..."According to a new poll from Roanoke College, Democrat Ralph Northamhas a 7 percent lead over Republican Ed Gillespie in the race to become Virginias next governor. The poll was done by The Institute ...

Published: 8/23/17 1:32 am Read More

Northam up 7 points on Gillespie in latest... The Washington Times

... Gillespie, and the Roanoke College Poll, conducted by The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research, found that five percent of voters view the race as a referendum on the president, while 43 percent ...

Published: 8/22/17 1:32 am Read More

Poll: Northam leads in governor's race post-Charlottesville tragedy Roanoke Times

...-point lead over his Republican opponent in Virginia's governor's race, according to a Roanoke College poll released Tuesday. The poll, conducted after a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, ...

Published: 8/22/17 1:32 am Read More

Poll shows Va. voters divided on budget, unsure on governor candidates WTOP Radio

... WASHINGTON Two weeks into Virginias short General Assembly session, a new Roanoke College poll reveals voters across the state appear divided on some issues, but in sync on another: They do not know ...

Published: 1/25/17 2:33 am Read More

Comey gives Hillary a closing argument foxnews.com

... But Virginia looks like a lock for Hillary - A Roanoke College poll shows Hillary Clinton with a 7-point lead over Donald Trump....

Published: 11/7/16 12:32 am Read More

Poll: Clinton still leading in Virginia, but slipping WTOP Radio

...A Roanoke College poll released Friday has Hillary Clinton with a seven-point lead over Donald Trump, a 45 to 38 percent split, which had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 points. She had a double-...

Published: 11/4/16 9:00 pm Read More

Clinton Has 45% to Trump's 38% in Virginia: Roanoke College Poll Bloomberg.com

... FacebookShare on Twitter Share on LinkedInShare on RedditShare on Google+E-mail 17 minutes ago Hillary Clinton has a 7 ppts lead over Donald Trump among likely voters in Virginia, Roanoke College Poll shows....

Published: 11/3/16 9:00 pm Read More

Poll: Clinton has 7-point lead in Virginia The Hill

... but it’s his followers who give it power Poll: Clinton has 6-point lead in Wisconsin MORE among likely voters in Virginia, 45 percent to 38 percent, according to a Roanoke College poll released Friday....

Published: 11/3/16 9:00 pm Read More

Hillary Clinton leads by 7 points in Virginia: poll The Washington Times

..."Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 7 points in Virginia, according to a Roanoke College poll released Friday and conducted in the wake of FBI Director James B. Comeys recent disclosure that theres ...

Published: 11/3/16 9:00 pm Read More

Roanoke College poll: Clinton hurt by email probe, holds 7-point lead in Va. Charlottesville Daily Progress

... Clinton possesses a 7-point lead over Donald Trump in Virginia, according to the latest Roanoke College Poll released Friday. While the Democratic presidential nominee remains the front-runner in the state, ...

Published: 11/3/16 9:00 pm Read More

Independents, not Republicans, decide elections foxnews.com

... Virginia, which looks less like a swing state with each poll, Clinton takes a 9-point lead in a new Roanoke College poll of the four-way race. In the two-way race, Clintonâ€(tm)s lead widens to 13 points....

Published: 10/12/16 6:02 am Read More

Clinton Extends Va. Lead Over Trump in Roanoke College Poll Bloomberg.com

... RedditShare on Google+E-mail 20 minutes ago Hillary Clinton holds a 9 ppt lead over Republican Donald Trump among likely voters in Va., 2 ppts more than in previous survey, Roanoke College Poll shows....

Published: 10/11/16 2:03 am Read More

Clinton has 9-point lead over Trump in Va. The Hill

... zingers on Trump, Clinton K contest will help you move to Canada if Trump wins Daily Caller flies false flag on CNN focus group video MORE in Virginia, according to a Roanoke College poll released Tuesday....

Published: 10/11/16 2:03 am Read More

Economists have a message: Clintons policies are wrong for America The Hill

...Louis Garry Fleming, Roanoke College Christopher Flinn, New York University Harold Flint, Montclair State University, retired Ralph Frasca, University of Dayton Gary French, Nathan Associates Inc. Diana ...

Published: 9/26/16 2:03 am Read More

Advantage Hillary: Clinton widens lead as first debate looms The Hill

...A Roanoke College poll of Virginia released this week puts her up by 11, and a new Morning Call survey has Clinton ahead by 9 points in Pennsylvania. In Colorado, a Mesa University poll released this ...

Published: 9/23/16 2:03 am Read More

Obama compelled to another August display of compassion foxnews.com

..., not politics - The Federalist Poll: Hillary moves to 16-point lead in Virginia - Roanoke College Trump hikes rent on his own campaign headquarters - New York Post Republicans still waiting on Trump’...

Published: 8/24/16 2:03 am Read More

Poll: Clinton opens up 16-point lead in Virginia Politico

... a 16-point lead over Donald Trump in Virginia, according to the results of the latest Roanoke College poll of likely voters in the battleground state out Tuesday. Matched against Trump and the other two ...

Published: 8/24/16 2:03 am Read More

Latest Roanoke College poll: Dismal for Trump, improvements for Clinton WDBJ 7 Roanoke

... look good for Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump, according to the latest poll from Roanoke College. Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has opened a 16-point lead over Trump among ...

Published: 8/23/16 2:03 am Read More

Breaking down the GOPs Super Tuesday map Politico

...A Roanoke College poll out Friday gives Trump a 23-point edge over Cruz, who is statistically tied with Rubio. Carson and Kasich lag the field with just 8 percent support apiece. Wyoming convention; 29 ...

Published: 2/27/16 9:08 pm Read More

Virginia Gov. McAuliffes gun control efforts die in Senate committee Washington Post

... ones to gun crimes that these proposals could help prevent.” A recent Roanoke College poll found Virginians widely support universal background checks, including background checks at gun shows....

Published: 1/26/15 5:59 am Read More

Virginia Senate panel shoots down gun control bills The Washington Times

... A recent Roanoke College poll showed that 88 percent of Virginians support closing the gun show loophole that allows certain vendors to conduct private transactions without background ...

Published: 1/26/15 5:59 am Read More

Purple-blue Virginia will likely see stability in midterms The Washington Times

... neck heading into Maryland election A Roanoke College poll released this week showed Mr. Warner with a double-digit lead and voters struggling to even identify Mr....

Published: 10/31/14 1:46 am Read More

Poll: Cap on gifts, Medicaid expansion backed Richmond Times Dispatch

...A January Roanoke College poll showed 30 percent of voters wanted to expand right away, 33 percent wanted to expand after making the system more efficient and 26 percent opposed expansion. That poll followed ...

Published: 2/3/14 7:42 am Read More

EDITORIAL: Medicaid expansion shortens McAuliffe-legislature honeymoon The Washington Times

... The Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research survey released last week found a combined 59 percent said either it shouldn’t be expanded at all (26 percent), or expanded only after it ...

Published: 1/28/14 7:42 am Read More

New Va. poll: Warner has wide lead over Gillespie, McDonnell remains popular Washington Post

...A Roanoke College poll showed Warner leading Gillespie 50-21. It gave McDonnell a 45 percent job approval rating, with 24 percent disapproving and a higher percentage of voters who were unsure than the ...

Published: 1/23/14 7:42 am Read More

U.S. Senate poll: Virginia's Warner holds sizable lead over challengers The Washington Times

... results come after another poll, released earlier this week by the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College, put Mr. Warner’s lead over Mr. Gillespie at 29 points. SPONSORED CONTENT This ...

Published: 1/23/14 7:42 am Read More

In Virginia Race, McAuliffe Maintains Lead The Wall Street Journal

...The former head of the Democratic National Committee leads Mr. Cuccinelli 46% to 38%, with Libertarian candidate Robert Sarvis at 9%. In September, the same poll found Mr. McAuliffe leading 43% to...

Published: 10/18/13 8:42 am Read More

5 things to watch in the Va. gov debate Politico

... But a Roanoke College poll released this week, which put Cuccinelli up 6 points with 27 percent of registered voters undecided, showed the electorate remains overwhelmingly concerned about bread-and-...

Published: 7/20/13 8:42 am Read More

Polls Show Tight Race for Virginia Governor The Wall Street Journal

...A Roanoke College poll has Mr. Cuccinelli leading Mr. McAuliffe 37% to 31% among registered voters, but 27% are undecided. A third-party candidate, Libertarian Robert Sarvis, got 5% support. The poll ...

Published: 7/18/13 8:42 am Read More

Scandal clouds Virginia governor's race USA Today

...The Roanoke College Poll, taken July 8 through Sunday and released Wednesday, put Cuccinelli ahead, 37%-31%. A survey taken last Thursday through Sunday by the Democratic firm Public Policy Polling gave ...

Published: 7/17/13 8:42 am Read More

Giffords' group works to gain 5 votes for background checks USA Today

... group and the mayors' group are not just withering away, they're really trying to continue the fight," said Harry Wilson, a public affairs professor and gun policy expert at Roanoke College in Virginia....

Published: 5/6/13 8:42 am Read More

Venture Threatens to Backfire in Virginia Governor’s Race The New York Times

CLIFTON FORGE, Va. — When Terry McAuliffe appeared with his good friend Bill Clinton at the ribbon-cutting for Mr. McAuliffe’s electric car company in July 2012, the campaign-style event, complete with...

Published: 4/26/13 8:42 am Read More

Venture Threatens to Backfire in Virginia Governor's Race The New York Times

CLIFTON FORGE, Va. — When Terry McAuliffe appeared with his good friend Bill Clinton at the ribbon-cutting for Mr. McAuliffe’s electric car company in July 2012, the campaign-style event, complete with...

Published: 4/25/13 8:42 am Read More

Ken Cuccinelli, Terry McAuliffe off to negative start in Virginia governor's race Washington Post

... lot of ‘defining’ to do in this campaign,” said Harry Wilson, director of the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College. Plenty of time remains for this campaign to evolve into a serious ...

Published: 4/21/13 8:42 am Read More

Poll gauges how Virginians feel about new laws WTOP Radio

... this year, but citizens have provided their feedback and reactions to new laws thanks to a poll conducted by Roanoke College. The issue of texting while driving was a major change in Virginia this year....

Published: 4/6/13 8:42 am Read More

Terry McAuliffe, Ken Cuccinelli Tied In 2013 Virginia Governor Race: Poll Huffington Post

...Most give McAuliffe a small lead, although a Roanoke College poll found Cuccinelli 7 points ahead. If Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling enters the race as an independent, he would take votes mostly from ...

Published: 2/20/13 7:42 am Read More

Loaded language poisons gun debate CNN.com

... catching up to this now," says Wilson, director of the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. The massacre at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, "was a game ...

Published: 1/31/13 7:42 am Read More

Background Checks Overwhelmingly Supported By Gun Owners In 4 States (UPDATE) Huffington Post

... Virginia results are somewhat more favorable on expanding background checks than those of a Roanoke College poll also released this week, the Roanoke survey likewise found overwhelming support for the ...

Published: 1/31/13 7:42 am Read More

Poll: Bolling wouldn’t alter Virginia governor’s race The Washington Times

... A survey released Tuesday by Roanoke College shows that more than 40 percent of Virginia voters are undecided on who should be the state’s next governor, but the early results indicate a third-party ...

Published: 1/29/13 7:42 am Read More

Debate about guns and safety calls for logic not emotion foxnews.com

In the wake of tragedies we tend to react out of emotion. When dealing with policy-making, however, we all benefit if logic enters the discussion. It is difficult to imagine a more heart-wrenching event...

Published: 1/8/13 8:46 am Read More

Kaine overtakes Allen in Virginia Senate race USA Today

..."After all the outside spending, after all the campaigning ... we ended up back where we were two months ago," said Harry Wilson, head of the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College....

Published: 11/7/12 7:42 am Read More

Who had the worst week in Washington? Political polling. Washington Post

... CBS News-Quinnipiac-New York Times poll in Virginia said that President Obama led by two points; in a Roanoke College survey, it was Mitt Romney by five. And the pollsters were in the field at the same time!...

Published: 11/2/12 8:42 am Read More

Romney up by 5 in Va. New York Post

...The Roanoke College poll found Romney topping Obama by 49-44 percent among likely voters. Romney had a 26-point lead among registered independents and wiped out the gender gap with Obama among women there....

Published: 11/1/12 9:46 am Read More

Obama’s problems in the South Politico

Ever since his national debut at the 2004 Democratic convention, Barack Obama’s calling card has been that he practices consensus-oriented politics that transcend traditional divisions. But four years...

Published: 8/3/12 9:46 am Read More

Romney's VP pick likely to go to safest candidate USA Today

..."He has to choose someone to the right of him," said Harry Wilson, professor of public affairs at Roanoke College. "He's got to do something to help get the right wing energized." The list of men and ...

Published: 7/14/12 9:46 am Read More

Virginia seen as a top prize by presidential campaigns USA Today

... election in early June shows that both camps are taking this (state) seriously," said Roanoke College political scientist Harry Wilson. INTERACTIVE: Political Ad Tracker That's far different from a few election ...

Published: 6/11/12 9:46 am Read More

Romney Turns From Foreign Policy to the Economy The Atlantic

... University poll released in late March showed Obama leading Romney by 8 percentage points, largely due to a double-digit edge among women, though a Roanoke College survey found Romney ahead in the state....

Published: 5/2/12 9:46 am Read More

In Virginia, 2 Ex-Governors Vie for Senate and Balance of Power The New York Times

...The race has fluctuated between an Allen advantage of seven percentage points in a Roanoke College poll released in early April to a three-point edge for Mr. Kaine in a mid-March Quinnipiac University ...

Published: 4/27/12 9:46 am Read More

Jeffress: A Mormon is better than Obama Politico

... They weren't enthusiastic about the former Massachusetts governor, but the Roanoke College Poll found 83 percent said his religion made no difference in their vote and just 13 percent said it would make ...

Published: 4/18/12 9:46 am Read More

Poll shows Virginia evangelicals overwhelmingly prefer Romney but lack enthusiasm Virginia Business Journal

... Christians prefer former Mitt Romney over Barack Obama in November’s presidential election, but they show little enthusiasm for the former Massachusetts governor, according to a Roanoke College poll....

Published: 4/18/12 9:46 am Read More

Senate 2012 Outlook National Review

...For example, when Allen managed an eight-point lead in the Roanoke College poll, Kaine led by nine points in the NBC News/Marist poll. Both candidates will be well-funded, and the state is likely to be ...

Published: 4/2/12 7:46 am Read More

Gun control or gun rights? The answer may help determine whether Rep. Comstock wins reelection Washington Post

... A Roanoke College poll released last week found 48 percent of likely voters think is more important to control gun ownership than to protect the right of Americans to own guns; 44 percent believe gun ...

Published: 9/5/18 9:21 am Read More

Roanoke College poll: Tim Kaine leads Corey Stewart by 17 points Charlottesville Daily Progress

...ROANOKE — A new Roanoke College poll finds that U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., holds a substantial lead over his Republican opponent Corey Stewart in the November election. Kaine holds a 17-point lead over ...

Published: 8/24/18 9:37 am Read More

Sen. Tim Kaine leads Republican Corey Stewart by 17 points in Va.: Poll The Washington Times

...Senate race in Virginia, according to a Roanoke College poll released Thursday. Mr. Kaine had the support of 51 percent of likely voters in the poll to Mr. Stewart’s 34 percent. Libertarian Matt Waters ...

Published: 8/23/18 9:42 am Read More

Lawmakers Still Sending Thoughts and Prayers, Despite Criticism Roll Call

... you could say that would make the other side happy,” said Harry Wilson, director of the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College and the author of several books on the gun debate....

Published: 11/9/17 8:42 am Read More

Poll shows Virginia governor's race tied The Hill

...A Roanoke College poll found that Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie are tied at 47 percent support with just days remaining in the campaign. In addition, Democrat Justin Fairfax and Republican ...

Published: 11/3/17 9:42 am Read More

Why Ed Gillespie is surging in Virginia Washington Post

...A Roanoke College poll showed that “stopping Donald Trump” is the top priority for just 2 percent of the Virginia electorate, making it one of the least important issues for voters. What do voters care ...

Published: 10/20/17 9:42 am Read More

Virginia's Governor Race Is Shaping Up To Be A Close One Huffington Post

...The other, from Roanoke College, gives him a 6-point advantage. Both are in keeping with previous surveys of the race, which have largely found Northam ahead, but far from comfortably so. HUFFPOST A third ...

Published: 10/18/17 9:42 am Read More

Schapiro: The other polls in the Virginia race Richmond Times Dispatch

... Mason-Dixon Polling and Research, The Washington Post-Schar School of Policy and Government, Roanoke College, Christopher Newport University’s Wason Center, Suffolk University in Massachusetts, and New Jersey’...

Published: 10/17/17 9:42 am Read More

Wednesday's Campaign Round-Up, 8.23.17 MSNBC

...-related news items from across the country. * With timing running out in Virginia’s gubernatorial race, the new Roanoke College poll shows Ralph Northam (D) up by seven over Ed Gillespie (R), 43% to 36%. ...

Published: 8/23/17 9:42 am Read More

Northam up 7 points on Gillespie in latest poll of Virginia governor's race The Washington Times

...Gillespie, according to a Roanoke College Poll released Tuesday. Some 17 percent of voters remain undecided. But the numbers show just how far Virginia’s politics are tilting left for Mr. Northam, who ...

Published: 8/22/17 9:42 am Read More

Northam has 7-point lead in Roanoke College poll Charlottesville Daily Progress

...The Roanoke College poll released Tuesday was conducted by The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research. The poll was based on the responses of 599 likely voters interviewed between Aug. 12 and Aug. ...

Published: 8/22/17 9:42 am Read More

Comey gives Hillary a closing argument foxnews.com

...But Virginia looks like a lock for Hillary - A Roanoke College poll shows Hillary Clinton with a 7-point lead over Donald Trump. Although this is a 2-point drop since the last poll when Clinton led by ...

Published: 11/7/16 8:42 am Read More

Poll: Clinton still leading in Virginia, but slipping WTOP Radio

...A Roanoke College poll released Friday has Hillary Clinton with a seven-point lead over Donald Trump, a 45 to 38 percent split, which had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 points. She had a double-...

Published: 11/5/16 9:42 am Read More

Clinton Has 45% to Trump's 38% in Virginia: Roanoke College Poll Bloomberg.com

... FacebookShare on Twitter Share on LinkedInShare on RedditShare on Google+E-mail 17 minutes ago Hillary Clinton has a 7 ppts lead over Donald Trump among likely voters in Virginia, Roanoke College Poll shows....

Published: 11/4/16 9:42 am Read More

Poll: Clinton has 7-point lead in Virginia The Hill

... but it’s his followers who give it power Poll: Clinton has 6-point lead in Wisconsin MORE among likely voters in Virginia, 45 percent to 38 percent, according to a Roanoke College poll released Friday....

Published: 11/4/16 9:42 am Read More

Hillary Clinton leads by 7 points in Virginia: poll The Washington Times

...Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 7 points in Virginia, according to a Roanoke College poll released Friday and conducted in the wake of FBI Director James B. Comeys recent disclosure that theres ...

Published: 11/4/16 9:42 am Read More

Trump Campaign Pulls Out of Key Battleground State of Virginia ABC News

...Polling conducted this month by Roanoke College gives Clinton a 9-point edge among likely voters in the state, leading with 45 percent to Trump's 36 percent. On Monday, the Trump campaign fired its chairman ...

Published: 10/13/16 9:42 am Read More

Independents, not Republicans, decide elections foxnews.com

... Virginia, which looks less like a swing state with each poll, Clinton takes a 9-point lead in a new Roanoke College poll of the four-way race. In the two-way race, Clintonâ€(tm)s lead widens to 13 points....

Published: 10/12/16 9:42 am Read More

Clinton Extends Va. Lead Over Trump in Roanoke College Poll Bloomberg.com

... RedditShare on Google+E-mail 20 minutes ago Hillary Clinton holds a 9 ppt lead over Republican Donald Trump among likely voters in Va., 2 ppts more than in previous survey, Roanoke College Poll shows....

Published: 10/11/16 9:42 am Read More

Clinton has 9-point lead over Trump in Va. The Hill

... zingers on Trump, Clinton K contest will help you move to Canada if Trump wins Daily Caller flies false flag on CNN focus group video MORE in Virginia, according to a Roanoke College poll released Tuesday....

Published: 10/11/16 9:42 am Read More

Economists have a message: Clinton's policies are wrong for America The Hill

...Louis Garry Fleming, Roanoke College Christopher Flinn, New York University Harold Flint, Montclair State University, retired Ralph Frasca, University of Dayton Gary French, Nathan Associates Inc. Diana ...

Published: 9/26/16 9:42 am Read More

Poll: Clinton up 7 points on Trump in Virginia The Hill

...Clinton has 44 percent support in Virginia to Trump's 37 percent, according to a Roanoke College poll released Thursday. Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson has 8 percent and Green Party nominee Jill Stein ...

Published: 9/23/16 9:42 am Read More

Advantage Hillary: Clinton widens lead as first debate looms The Hill

...A Roanoke College poll of Virginia released this week puts her up by 11, and a new Morning Call survey has Clinton ahead by 9 points in Pennsylvania. In Colorado, a Mesa University poll released this ...

Published: 9/23/16 9:42 am Read More

Two new Virginia polls indicate presidential race tightening Norfolk Virginian Pilot

... gaining ground in Virginia, which is considered a key state in this year’s White House contest, according to separate cellphone and landline polls conducted by Quinnipiac University and Roanoke College....

Published: 9/22/16 9:42 am Read More

Roanoke College poll: Trump closing gap among Virginia voters WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...(WDBJ7) The latest Roanoke College poll shows Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump closing the gap, but still trailing behind Democrat Hillary Clinton among likely voters in Virginia. The poll,...

Published: 9/22/16 9:42 am Read More

Analysis: Tight race or impending landslide? israelnationalnews.com

...Even as Trump was trending upward this week in national polling, a Roanoke College survey published on Tuesday showed the real estate mogul trailing Mrs. Clinton by a whopping 16 points, 48% to 32%, in ...

Published: 8/25/16 9:42 am Read More

Obama compelled to another August display of compassion foxnews.com

..., not politics - The Federalist Poll: Hillary moves to 16-point lead in Virginia - Roanoke College Trump hikes rent on his own campaign headquarters - New York Post Republicans still waiting on Trump’...

Published: 8/24/16 9:42 am Read More

Hillary Clinton Holds 16-Point Lead Over Donald Trump in Virginia Poll Time Magazine

... Secretary of State leads the New York businessman 48% to 32% in a four-way race that includes Libertarian Gary Johnson and Green Party candidate Jill Stein, results from the latest Roanoke College Poll show....

Published: 8/24/16 9:42 am Read More

Poll: Clinton opens up 16-point lead in Virginia Politico

... a 16-point lead over Donald Trump in Virginia, according to the results of the latest Roanoke College poll of likely voters in the battleground state out Tuesday. Matched against Trump and the other two ...

Published: 8/24/16 9:42 am Read More

Roanoke College Poll finds Clinton holding double-digit lead in Virginia Roanoke Times

... Trump among Virginia voters after being tied with him three months earlier, according to a new Roanoke College Poll. That divide is the largest yet among a flurry of polls released this month that found ...

Published: 8/24/16 9:42 am Read More

Roanoke College Poll shows Clinton with 16-point lead in Virginia Virginia Business Journal

... 16-point lead over Republican Donald Trump among likely voters in Virginia, according to The Roanoke College Poll. Clinton is favored by 48 percent of poll respondents compared with 32 percent for Trump....

Published: 8/24/16 9:42 am Read More

Latest Roanoke College poll: Dismal for Trump, improvements for Clinton WDBJ 7 Roanoke

... look good for Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump, according to the latest poll from Roanoke College. Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has opened a 16-point lead over Trump among ...

Published: 8/23/16 9:42 am Read More

US election 2016: The voters who could decide the outcome BBC

...Mr Trump has alienated women pretty effectively, says Virginia pollster Harry Wilson of Roanoke College. "And once people are turned against you, it's difficult to get them back." Where they count: Virginia ...

Published: 8/22/16 9:42 am Read More

Tiny schools rank among polling’s biggest names Durango Herald

...Christopher Newport University and Roanoke College survey regularly in Virginia, which has emerged as a battleground in the past decade. Often, college polls are led by a professor with expertise in their ...

Published: 8/10/16 9:42 am Read More

What the tough primary season means for Clinton Boston Globe

...Wiley pointed to a Roanoke College poll that showed Republicans in Virginia, a politically competitive state, were more excited than local Democrats about the election by 11 percentage points. Democrats ...

Published: 6/2/16 9:42 am Read More

2016 by the numbers: Obama's rising ratings a boon for Hillary Clinton? CBS News

...But a Roanoke College poll from last week found the race in Virginia tied, with both candidates at 38 percent. The end of the primary calendar With the exception of the Democratic primary in Washington,...

Published: 6/1/16 9:42 am Read More

Poll shows Virginians optimistic about real estate market Roanoke Times

... lot of optimism about the Virginia real estate market, according to a new poll conducted by Roanoke College. The results were a reversal of the negative attitudes about the market seen in many previous ...

Published: 6/1/16 8:42 am Read More

Trump's Ousted Political Director Says He Still Sees Him Winning newsmax.com

...In a Roanoke College poll of Virginia this month, Trump and Hillary Clinton were tied, but Republicans were 11 points more likely to be interested in the campaign than Democrats. Clinton must stitch together ...

Published: 5/31/16 9:42 am Read More

Roanoke College poll: Virginia residents feeling better about real estate market WDBJ 7 Roanoke

...(WDBJ7) Roanoke College released a real estate poll Tuesday showing Virginians feel good about the current real estate market. However, the poll found that buyers and sellers are concerned about future ...

Published: 5/31/16 9:42 am Read More

Virginia Republicans Battle Governor on Felon Voting Rights - WSJ The Wall Street Journal

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffes move to restore voting rights to 206,000 felons triggered a high-stakes legal and political battle in the swing state, where Republican leadersclaimthe Democratic governors...

Published: 5/28/16 9:42 am Read More

Williamsburg-area retail vacancies could be 'red flag' Virginia Gazette

... That's consistent with a Virginia consumer survey released Monday by Roanoke College that showed most consumers who had realized saving from low gas prices did not intend to spend that money, but to ...

Published: 5/28/16 9:42 am Read More

Williamsburg-area retail vacancies could be 'red flag' Newport News Daily Press

... That's consistent with a Virginia consumer survey released Monday by Roanoke College that showed most consumers who had realized saving from low gas prices did not intend to spend that money, but to ...

Published: 5/27/16 9:42 am Read More

Poll: Clinton, Trump tied in Virginia The Hill

...A new Roanoke College poll found Trump and Clinton each taking 38 percent support in the commonwealth. Eleven percent of voters said they were undecided and 11 percent said they’d vote for someone else,...

Published: 5/23/16 9:42 am Read More

Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump tied in Virginia battleground: poll The Washington Times

..., her GOP rival, both captured 38 percent of likely voters in Virginia, according to a Roanoke College poll. About 11 percent of Old Dominion voters said they are undecided, with another 11 percent saying ...

Published: 5/23/16 9:42 am Read More

Roanoke College poll: Trump, Clinton in dead heat in Virginia WDBJ 7 Roanoke

... Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are locked into a tie in Virginia, according to the latest Roanoke College poll released Monday. Trump and Clinton both have support from 38 percent of likely voters....

Published: 5/23/16 9:42 am Read More

5 numbers that mattered this week Politico

... Meghann Crawford (Siena) David Redlawsk (Rutgers University), Ashley Koning (Rutgers) and Harry Wilson (Roanoke College) — that sought to find a better measure of how Americans feel about the direction of ...

Published: 5/14/16 9:42 am Read More

Breaking down the GOPs Super Tuesday map Politico

...A Roanoke College poll out Friday gives Trump a 23-point edge over Cruz, who is statistically tied with Rubio. Carson and Kasich lag the field with just 8 percent support apiece. Wyoming convention; 29 ...

Published: 2/28/16 8:42 am Read More

Roanoke College poll: Trump, Clinton maintain leads ahead of Tuesday's primary Roanoke Times

... presidential contenders in Virginia heading into next week's crucial Super Tuesday battle, according to a new Roanoke College Poll. Trump, who'll be stumping at Radford University on Monday, is polling at 38 percent ...

Published: 2/26/16 8:42 am Read More

The Roanoke College Poll: Clinton Tied with Carson and Rubio in Virginia prnewswire.com

... Republican hopefuls Ben Carson (44%-44%) and Marco Rubio (45%-41%), but leads Donald Trump (50%-36%), Jeb Bush (46%-39%), Carly Fiorina (46%-39%) and Ted Cruz (47%-39%), according to The Roanoke College Poll....

Published: 11/19/15 8:42 am Read More

Gun-control advocates hope recent wins signal changing tide Houston Chronicle

... have only recently started taking a similar track, focusing on victories at the state level, said Harry Wilson, a Roanoke University professor who wrote the 2015 book "The Triumph of the Gun Rights Argument....

Published: 9/15/15 6:42 am Read More

Our view: What the Roanoke College Poll shows Roanoke Times

...Those are two of the takeaways from the latest Roanoke College Poll. The former seems an interesting test question. While we’ve seen a clamor to haul down Confederate flags (in Danville) and rename roads ...

Published: 8/28/15 4:06 pm Read More

Julianne Moore seeks to pull Confederate name from Virginia school Boston Metro

... symbol of Southern pride, while 31 percent see it as a racist symbol, according to a Roanoke College poll published on Tuesday. In northern Virginia, where the high school is, opinion is evenly split,...

Published: 8/26/15 4:06 pm Read More

Julianne Moore seeks to pull Confederate name from Virginia school AM New York

... symbol of Southern pride, while 31 percent see it as a racist symbol, according to a Roanoke College poll published on Tuesday. In northern Virginia, where the high school is, opinion is evenly split,...

Published: 8/24/15 4:06 pm Read More

Jeb Bush, fellow GOP candidates rush to distance themselves from Donald Trump (+video) Christian Science Monitor

... Harry Wilson, a professor of public affairs and director of the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, told the Monitor last week that in an overflowing Republican ...

Published: 7/6/15 4:06 pm Read More

Why is Donald Trump surging in early polls? Christian Science Monitor

...Those qualities make him viable," says Harry Wilson, professor of public affairs and director of the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. "It's an extremely ...

Published: 6/30/15 4:06 pm Read More

Poll shows Virginians' concern for commonwealth's political culture WTOP Radio

...Like a Roanoke College poll released last week, this poll finds more Virginians believe the commonwealth is headed in the right direction than the wrong direction. Among Northern Virginians, 58 percent ...

Published: 1/27/15 3:06 pm Read More

Virginia Senate panel shoots down gun control bills The Washington Times

.... police pot possession citations heavily target poor, mostly are ignored A recent Roanoke College poll showed that 88 percent of Virginians support closing the gun show loophole that allows certain ...

Published: 1/25/15 3:06 pm Read More

Gov. McAuliffe’s gun control efforts for Virginia die in Senate committee Washington Post

...A recent Roanoke College poll found that Virginians widely support universal background checks, including at gun shows. However, residents were evenly split on reinstatement of the one-handgun-a-month ...

Published: 1/25/15 2:06 pm Read More

Poll: Majority think Bob McDonnell was good governor WDBJ 7 Roanoke

... A new survey from Roanoke College tonight shows a majority of Virginians think Bob McDonnell was a good Governor, but they also believe he should spend time in prison for his conviction on federal corruption ...

Published: 1/21/15 3:06 pm Read More

Poll finds Virginians optimistic about commonwealth's future WTOP Radio

...A Roanoke College poll suggests 53 percent of Virginians think the commonwealth is going in the right direction, but a similar percentage think the country is on the wrong track. Both are improvements ...

Published: 1/20/15 3:06 pm Read More

VA Real Estate Markets Remain Strong – Little Change Over The Year Roanoke Star

...Interviewing for The Roanoke College Poll was conducted by The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College, November 10-13, 2014. The sample consisted of 613 residents of Virginia. For ...

Published: 12/8/14 3:06 pm Read More

Purple-blue Virginia will likely see stability in midterms The Washington Times

...SEE ALSO: Brown, Hogan neck and neck heading into Maryland election A Roanoke College poll released this week showed Mr. Warner with a double-digit lead and voters struggling to even identify Mr. Gillespie ...

Published: 10/30/14 4:06 pm Read More

Fourth Circuit ruling could impact local clerk's offices, marriage licenses WSLS NBC 10 Roanoke

...However a recent study released in 2014 by researchers from institutions including Rutgers and Roanoke College found that those Virginians polled favored legalizing same-sex marriage by 53% to 40%. The ...

Published: 7/28/14 4:06 pm Read More

EDITORIAL: The two faces of Mark Warner The Washington Times

...A poll by Roanoke College released last week found Mr. Warner with a comfortable lead over Mr. Gillespie among registered voters, 47 percent to 22 percent. At this early stage of the campaign that's due ...

Published: 7/27/14 4:06 pm Read More

Senate candidates from Virginia spar, politely, in first debate CNN.com

... Warner said. "I think no options should be taken off the table." Gillespie faces an uphill battle to unseat the incumbent Warner. A recent Roanoke College poll shows the senator holding a 25-point lead....

Published: 7/26/14 4:06 pm Read More

Mark Warner on offense in Virginia Senate debate Politico

...Thats good news for a senator who led by 25 points in a Roanoke College poll published this week. The incumbent came out swinging early and often in a 90-minute debate at the Greenbrier Resort. When Republican ...

Published: 7/25/14 4:06 pm Read More

OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Oppo-season The Hill

...VA-SEN (WARNER): A new poll from Roanoke College shows Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) ahead of Republican challenger Ed Gillespie (R) by a wide margin, leading the former Republican National Committee chairman ...

Published: 7/22/14 4:06 pm Read More

Poll: Warner leads Gillespie by 6 in Virginia Politico

... poll published Jan. 23 by Christopher Newport University showed him leading by 20 points, and Roanoke College put him ahead 29 points earlier in January. Gillespie, a former chairman of the Republican ...

Published: 2/10/14 3:06 pm Read More

2016 polls: Clinton tops Christie in three major states CNN.com

... And a majority of voters questioned the polls by Roanoke College in Virginia, Rutgers-Eagleton in New Jersey and Siena College in New York state, say they have a favorable view of the former secretary ...

Published: 1/4/14 3:06 pm Read More