Md Sun Gun Poll results

[bystander]

Maryland voters are proven to believe in the irrational notion that every problem can be solved by more government regulation and intervention. The belief that lawbreakers will be deterred by laws is just wishful thinking.

Some people just don't get that.

[Daan]

Riots are a different situation with a high number of aggressors. I'm talking everyday protection for homeowners or any individual who feels threatened by intruders.

The Remington 700 is a hunting rifle. Can never have enough protection against violent deer and bear. I still prefer a handgun for personal protection - less wielding...plus it won't mess up the walls as much.

Your preference does not dictate mine. Your opinions are yours, not mine.

To turn it around, since handguns cause more gun deaths, they should be banned.

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[MDvet]

Polls schmolls. Truth is, no one outside the military needs an assault rifle to protect family and property. I am ex-military. I know of what I speak.

The truth is that people have many things they don't need. These things that are not "assault weapons" sometime causes more harm in aggregate than "assault weapons."

To be correct the miltary does not use their assult rifles "to protect family and property."

I was active duty and current National Guard, so I guess I also know what I speak.

[mikep]

I served 8 years including 3 in the 82nd Airborne division. Do you ever tire of looking like an idiot?

Thank you for your service, Ken.

[Saticon3]

This is similar to the pre-election polls on SSM & Dream, and not far off on the polls on the candidates as well,-- back then I thought about those polls pretty much what most are saying here about this one.

But, then the pre-election polls proved to be highly accurate and the election as a whole went hook line and sinker the demlib way. So, why should anyone seriously doubt the results of this latest gun poll? Seems about mainstream for MD to me.

MD is firmly a left of center demlib state. Get used to it, its real.

[bmore_ken]

Thank you for your service, Ken.

Thanks bro. I enlisted back then because I felt like I owed a debt to the greatest generation.

[bmore_ken]

This is similar to the pre-election polls on SSM & Dream, and not far off on the polls on the candidates as well,-- back then I thought about those polls pretty much what most are saying here about this one.

But, then the pre-election polls proved to be highly accurate and the election as a whole went hook line and sinker the demlib way. So, why should anyone seriously doubt the results of this latest gun poll? Seems about mainstream for MD to me.

MD is firmly a left of center demlib state. Get used to it, its real.

Pretty much what I said in an earlier post. I don't generally put much stock in polls, but this one sounds accurate for Maryland

[Saticon3]

Pretty much what I said in an earlier post. I don't generally put much stock in polls, but this one sounds accurate for Maryland

That's scary Ken, that we think alike too much.

I used to not put much stock into polls, but after the election, now I do-- well, there are polls and then there are polls. I think some are commissioned by certain advocates and crafted to get desired results in attempt to shape public opinion, then there are some truly unbiased, scientific ones that seem, when opportunity for testing comes, to be highly accurate. So I think one can put stock in them if you take the time to evaluate the pollster-- and the poll, instead of just reading the results.

[Jeebus]

I served 8 years including 3 in the 82nd Airborne division.

:thumbsup: Thanks, Ken.

[pcfixer]

The Delegate is correct:

""People are too easily willing to give up rights under the false pretense they're gaining some safety," Smigiel said."

This kneejerk reaction of banning "assault weapons" and "high" capacity magazines will not prevent criminals getting guns nor will it affect the gun violence in places lilke Baltimore City.

"Assault weapons" are virtually no part of the gun violence and murder rate.

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Exactly. alot of knee jerk from the GA jerks..
AR's are NOT by definition "assault weapons. Safety is a relative term.

[Grindelwald]

I would agree with Delegate Smigiel. Polls are biased based on numbersand who is polled and where poll is conducted.

Only when it doesn't fit your agenda.

[Gopher]

Did the Baltimore Sun release the internals and questions for this poll?

From their website:

OpinionWorks is a team of talented researchers and writers promoting the public good, focused on environmental stewardship, healthy behaviors, access to education, culture and the arts, human services, economic development, and customer satisfaction.

They sound more like an advocacy group masquerading as a polling firm. A number of their other “polls” can be located by doing a simple Google search. Read some of their research and polling results.

http://www.opinionworks.com/

Also from their website:

OpinionWorks is a full-service research and strategy firm, founded in 2001. We are expert in conducting opinion studies for the news media, public sector agencies, and issue advocates. Our specialty is understanding audience motivations, identifying their barriers to action, and testing messages and techniques to overcome those barriers and bring about engagement and change.

In other words, tell us what you want and we’ll get it.

http://www.opinionworks.com/about-us

Another interesting article:

OpinionWorks, at 20 Ridgely Ave., is a 10-year-old company that provides market research services and statistical analysis. Their services include focus groups, one-on-one interviews and formal surveys, according to the release. Owner Steve Raabe was approved for a $100,000 state-guaranteed line of credit that is set to be used for working capital to cover new contracts, according to the release. The loan was approved through the Maryland Investment Development Financing Authority.

http://annapolis.patch.com/articles/...th#photo-first

[Saticon3]

I'm just amazed at how some people can't accept that a majority of the electorate in this solidly demlib state of MD would not be opposed to banning assault weapons and lmiting magazine capacity.

"We" ("we" meaning conservatives, smaller government types, perhaps even moderate dems) had a perfect chance to at least figuratively rein in O'Malley, Busch & Miller and/or send them a message that there are limits. But what did "we" ( "we" in this instance referring to a majority of those that voted) do? We sent the clear message that Miller, Busch & O'malley should continue with their agenda full speed ahead. Dream Act, SSM, Gambling, even Gerrymandering won hands down. On top of that, the only incumbent office-holder(s) in MD that I am aware of that got tossed were Republican(s).

But, maybe we can all get clear on that next election, maybe we can get whatever gun bill that gets passed to referendum-- assuming O'malley, Busch & Miller don't succeed in legislatively precluding referendums------ and once again, maybe we'll have it driven home-- that MD is left, demlib country. Get used to it and accept it or move, you'll be happier for it. I decided to accept and live with it as I have things other than politics to keep me here.

[Daan]

Did the Baltimore Sun release the internals and questions for this poll?

From their website:



They sound more like an advocacy group masquerading as a polling firm. A number of their other “polls” can be located by doing a simple Google search. Read some of their research and polling results.

http://www.opinionworks.com/

Also from their website:



In other words, tell us what you want and we’ll get it.

http://www.opinionworks.com/about-us

Another interesting article:



http://annapolis.patch.com/articles/...th#photo-first

Steve Raabe owner of Opinion Works doubts his own poll results when it comes to O'Malley.

http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore...malley-as.html
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Even though half of Maryland voters say they approve of the job Martin O’Malley is doing as governor, they reject the notion of his moving into the White House by a 2-1 margin, the Baltimore Sun reported Monday.

However, pollster Steve Raabe, who conducted the survey for the Sun, said the numbers don't necessarily reflect how voters would view an O'Malley candidacy as the 2016 race gets closer.

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"Half of Maryland voters"??? I have not talked to one single person who thinks O'Malley is doing a good job.

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[Saticon3]

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"Half of Maryland voters"??? I have not talked to one single person who thinks O'Malley is doing a good job.

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Guess you don't talk to people that vote then. Enough think he is doing a good enough job to handily elect him twice and support his measures at referendum as well.

[demopublican]

Opinionworks always has a poll out to support O'Malley's latest position.

19 Jan Steve Raabe ‏@OpinionWorks
Our latest MD Poll released today shows large majorities favor raising Bay fee and controlling septics. http://lnkd.in/W39zyi
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11 Jan 12 Steve Raabe ‏@OpinionWorks
Our new poll in The Baltimore Sun explains strong support for offshore wind power in MD. http://lnkd.in/_Sm6ad
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15 Dec 11 Steve Raabe ‏@OpinionWorks
Our latest Maryland voter poll shows overwhelming support for raising the tobacco tax to improve health. http://lnkd.in/UnRNFv
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[Daan]

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"Half of Maryland voters"??? I have not talked to one single person who thinks O'Malley is doing a good job.

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Guess you don't talk to people that vote then. Enough think he is doing a good enough job to handily elect him twice and support his measures at referendum as well.[/QUOTE]


Yeah, there are a lot of gullible voters that believed his lies.

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[Bloomin Onion]

"expanded mental health services" - meaning more taxes to pay for this?!?!?!?!!?

[Omaha Beach]

So those people should wait until the riot is happening to purchase the protection they need?

Maybe a little late at that time, ya think?

You beat me to it. Sort of like the bank robbery in LA years ago by two wackos in body armor with AKs. The police responding had to stop in a gun store to get ARs to match the perps in firepower.

[jonsensback]

I served 8 years including 3 in the 82nd Airborne division. Do you ever tire of looking like an idiot?

Priceless