Sacramento, Calif., Oct 29, 2008 / 05:31 am
Two recently published poll results for California’s Proposition 4 vary significantly. Results range from showing a statistical tie to a massive lead for the measure, which requires a waiting period and parental notification before a girl under 18 may have an abortion.
Last week, a poll conducted by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion reported that the proposal was leading among likely voters 52 to 33 percent between September 28 and October 5.
According to the Knights of Columbus-sponsored survey, the initiative has majority support among women, those aged 45 or older, and Latinos. Latino support for Proposition 4 runs at 61 to 27 percent. The proposal also leads among men overall, but trails among likely voters between 18 and 29 years of age by 52 to 41 percent.
The survey reported that Proposition 4 leads by double digits in every region of California except the Bay Area, where 48 percent are opposed.