Weekly Poll - March 8, 2015

Survey conducted by Remington Research. March 6 – March 7, 2015. 726 likely voters participated in the survey. Survey weighted to match expected turnout demographics for the 2016 General Election. Margin of Error is   +/-3.7%. Totals do not always equal 100% due to rounding.

Q1: How closely have you been following the news regarding the Department of Justice's report on the Ferguson police department?

Very closely…………………………….46%

Somewhat closely…………………..45%

Have not followed at all………….10%

Q2: One proposal in the aftermath of the situation in Ferguson would require a police supervisor to approve any arrest on charges of failure to comply, resisting arrest, or disorderly conduct.  Do you support or oppose this proposal?

Support…………………………..27%
Oppose…………………………..55%
No opinion……………………..18%

Q3: How closely have you been following the news regarding the suicide of Auditor Tom Schweich?

Very closely…………………………….33%

Somewhat closely…………………..41%

Have not followed at all………….25%

Q4: What do you think about negative campaigning in the state of Missouri?

It’s not that bad…………………………………..12%

It’s bad, but everyone does it………………20%

It’s bad, and in need of reform…………….68%

Q5: Has a politician whose policy positions are similar to yours ever lost your vote because they engaged in negative campaigning?

Yes……………………….60%
No………………………..40%