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Oregon
Poll:
Reform
Positions
Hold
Lead
10/16/98
P>Bear Wilner
With campaigns across the
nation entering the homestretch, Oregon's No on 57 and Yes on 67 forces
began their radio and television advertising efforts this week. These
ads are supported by money from Americans for Medical Rights (Yes on 67)
and Citizens for Sensible Law Enforcement (No on 57). While the opposing
side has certainly been fighting hard
on the rhetorical front,
their financial resources for political activity have proven far smaller
than those available to Oregon's anti-drug-war coalition.
Even before the ads began
running, however, reformers were buoyed by results from a new poll.
This statewide survey, released on October 11, was conducted for Portland's
Oregonian newspaper and KATU-TV under the supervision of experienced local
pollster Tim Hibbetts. It found that 54% of voters are opposed to
Measure 57, which would recriminalize possession of less than an ounce
of marijuana, with 38% backing the proposed law. Measure 67, which
would permit the medicinal use of marijuana within certain boundaries,
was favored by 59% of voters, with 37% against.
State medical marijuana
campaigns with web sites:
AMR-affiliated:
Other initiatives:
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Issue #63, 10/16/98
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