Election Poll (Vol. 46, Issue 2)

By: The Joseph Dunner Political Science Society | Opinions | October 29, 1980

Recently a poll was conducted of approximately 250 Yeshiva: College students, by the Joseph Dunner Political Science Society, discussing topics in the November 4th presidential election. The participants were given a list of ten statements relating to key issues in the election, and they were asked whether they agreed or disagreed with the statement. The results of the poll are listed below.

ISSUE I — The US should pursue a policy of Detente with the Soviet Union, as outlined in SALT Il.

Percent of students who agree — 35%

Pertent of students who disagree — 65%

ISSUE II — The US should institute a peacetime draft.

Percent of students who agree — 53%

Pereent of students who disagree — 47%

ISSUE III — Tax cuts are the best way to fight inflation.

Percent of students who agree — 45%

Percent of students who disagree — 55%

ISSUE IV — A connection exists between the war in Afghanistan, the taking of the American hostages, and the Iranian-Iraqi war,

Percent of students who agree — 44%

Percent of students who disagree — 56%

ISSUE V — Aid should be increased to New York City.

Percent of students who agree — 73%

Percent of students who disagree — 27%

ISSUE VI — Any woman, regardless of circumstance, should be able to get a legal abortion at a proper and safe hospital.

Percent of students who agree — 49%

Percent of students who disagree — 51%

ISSUE VII — There is a way of assuring women’s right in this country, without passing the equal rights amendment.

Percent of students who agree — 47%

Percent of students who disagree — 53%

ISSUE VIII — An increased defense budget is crucial to US security.

Percent of students who agree — 91%

Percent of students who disagree — 9%

ISSUE IX — Nuclear energy is our best alternative source of energy.

Penent of students who agree — 48%

Percent of students who disagree — 52%

ISSUE X — Due to Arab oil pressure and the decreasing influence of the American Jewish lobby, the Israeli government has been placed under increasing international pressure. As its only stable and dependable ally in the Middle East, the US should place total support behind Israel with regard to both Jerusalem and the Palestinian question.

Percent of students who agree — 92%

Percent of students who disagree — 8%