Another poll, but a clearer view
Once again, as rising members of the new media, we've gotten hold of another press release on another poll...
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THE FUTURE OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2006
CONTACT: info@doublelenterprises.net
A new poll on the Richmond, CA mayoral, conducted in mid-October by media relations/political consulting firm LL Enterprises LLC shows the choices crystalizing distinctly for leadership of the city. This poll was commissioned by the Gary Bell for Mayor Campaign, using similar questions and methodology to LLE LLC's previous poll, but with the approved Internet assistance of "zoomerang.com".
The responses to this survey can be viewed HERE: "http://www.zoomerang.com/web/SharedResults/ SharedResultsPasswordPage.aspx?ID=L22RSWSBB2W2".
Results indicate that if the election were held today, former Councilmember Gary Bell would win with 33% of the votes. He would defeat current Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin by 9%, and incumbent Mayor Irma Anderson by 13%. Undecided voters account for the remaining 23%.
"As speculated in our previous poll, the candidates are getting their messages out," LLE Managing partner Wesley Westfall says. "People are getting off the fence and taking a stand. Some of that may simply be the approach of Election Day, but many voters are actually making decisions. They've been deciding based on more recent news items, campaign mailers, and, yes, word-of-mouth. Richmond is sufficiently small and still interpersonal enough for the 'rumor mill' to have sway. They are very opinionated!"
Indeed, respondents to the poll, when asked if they lived in a city with "Pride & Purpose" were given the option to comment, and 60 of the 232 did so. A vast majority of the open-ended responses could be characterized as negative; only 2 could be characterized as positive.
"I think that's the malaise we detected from our original poll," Westfall adds. "Most of the comments referenced crime, poverty, and disenchantment with city government. There's a tremendous disconnect that these people feel when it comes to city services, especially regarding public safety."
Q10: Please rate your opinion on how serious a problem crime is in the City of Richmond as a whole...
Very serious: 91%
Somewhat serious: 9%
Not too serious: 0%
Not at all serious: 0%
Q11: How serious a problem is crime in your community where you live?
Very serious: 23%
Somewhat serious: 24%
Not too serious: 40%
Not at all serious: 12%
"Once again, we find a tremendously poor perception of the problem, but still anecdotal evidence that the problem is real," says LLE Managing Partner RC Williams. "We believe that these impressions are resounding to the current administration. Certainly to Mayor Anderson, but perhaps also to Councilmember McLaughlin as well. Candidate Bell may be sufficiently outside the negative fray, and capitalizing."
"Most respondents have lived in Richmond for longer than ten years, are in their 30's or older, and are highly likely to vote," Williams continues. "We're confident that this sample data is an accurate reflection of Richmond residents who will actually go to the polls and cast ballots on Election Day. They're concerned and they want to see their city take a turn for the better."
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We at the Tazer are surprised there haven't been more of these. Is this LL Enterprises the only outfit in town performing polls? Whatever happened to the Times, the Post, and the Globe, or aren't they interested in news anymore? Sure, it's paid for by the Gary Bell campaign, but until someone else comes along this is apparently all we've got.
The data looks in line with the previous poll, as well as with what we figured as far as attitudes towards crime. Around Tazerville, we've heard the buzz, and it's really not pretty at all.
Wakey wake, politicians! You have a LOT of unhappy citizens when it comes to crime and violence. We'd ask what the candidates' plans are, but 2 out of 3 of them look like they're planning to lose...
We told you, Tazerville: WE ARE LEAVING THE LIGHTS ON, SO DO NOT SLEEP!
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THE FUTURE OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2006
CONTACT: info@doublelenterprises.net
A new poll on the Richmond, CA mayoral, conducted in mid-October by media relations/political consulting firm LL Enterprises LLC shows the choices crystalizing distinctly for leadership of the city. This poll was commissioned by the Gary Bell for Mayor Campaign, using similar questions and methodology to LLE LLC's previous poll, but with the approved Internet assistance of "zoomerang.com".
The responses to this survey can be viewed HERE: "http://www.zoomerang.com/web/SharedResults/ SharedResultsPasswordPage.aspx?ID=L22RSWSBB2W2".
Results indicate that if the election were held today, former Councilmember Gary Bell would win with 33% of the votes. He would defeat current Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin by 9%, and incumbent Mayor Irma Anderson by 13%. Undecided voters account for the remaining 23%.
"As speculated in our previous poll, the candidates are getting their messages out," LLE Managing partner Wesley Westfall says. "People are getting off the fence and taking a stand. Some of that may simply be the approach of Election Day, but many voters are actually making decisions. They've been deciding based on more recent news items, campaign mailers, and, yes, word-of-mouth. Richmond is sufficiently small and still interpersonal enough for the 'rumor mill' to have sway. They are very opinionated!"
Indeed, respondents to the poll, when asked if they lived in a city with "Pride & Purpose" were given the option to comment, and 60 of the 232 did so. A vast majority of the open-ended responses could be characterized as negative; only 2 could be characterized as positive.
"I think that's the malaise we detected from our original poll," Westfall adds. "Most of the comments referenced crime, poverty, and disenchantment with city government. There's a tremendous disconnect that these people feel when it comes to city services, especially regarding public safety."
Q10: Please rate your opinion on how serious a problem crime is in the City of Richmond as a whole...
Very serious: 91%
Somewhat serious: 9%
Not too serious: 0%
Not at all serious: 0%
Q11: How serious a problem is crime in your community where you live?
Very serious: 23%
Somewhat serious: 24%
Not too serious: 40%
Not at all serious: 12%
"Once again, we find a tremendously poor perception of the problem, but still anecdotal evidence that the problem is real," says LLE Managing Partner RC Williams. "We believe that these impressions are resounding to the current administration. Certainly to Mayor Anderson, but perhaps also to Councilmember McLaughlin as well. Candidate Bell may be sufficiently outside the negative fray, and capitalizing."
"Most respondents have lived in Richmond for longer than ten years, are in their 30's or older, and are highly likely to vote," Williams continues. "We're confident that this sample data is an accurate reflection of Richmond residents who will actually go to the polls and cast ballots on Election Day. They're concerned and they want to see their city take a turn for the better."
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We at the Tazer are surprised there haven't been more of these. Is this LL Enterprises the only outfit in town performing polls? Whatever happened to the Times, the Post, and the Globe, or aren't they interested in news anymore? Sure, it's paid for by the Gary Bell campaign, but until someone else comes along this is apparently all we've got.
The data looks in line with the previous poll, as well as with what we figured as far as attitudes towards crime. Around Tazerville, we've heard the buzz, and it's really not pretty at all.
Wakey wake, politicians! You have a LOT of unhappy citizens when it comes to crime and violence. We'd ask what the candidates' plans are, but 2 out of 3 of them look like they're planning to lose...
We told you, Tazerville: WE ARE LEAVING THE LIGHTS ON, SO DO NOT SLEEP!
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