President Donald Trump has a 48% favorable rating among New Jersey voters, while 46% have an unfavorable view of Trump. Six percent are neutral. Governor Phil Murphy holds a 44% favorable rating, and 42% unfavorable rating. Twelve percent are neutral and 2% have not heard of Murphy.
“Governor Murphy is eight points more popular among women than men, 48% to 40%. The Governor has a 75% favorable rating among Democratic voters, dropping to 27% of independents and 14% of Republicans,” Kimball said.
A majority (63%) of voters feel their family’s income is falling behind the cost of living, 23% feel their income is even with the cost of living, and 15% feel their income is going up faster than the cost of living.
The latest Emerson Poll on the primary elections for governor has revealed some interesting trends and insights into the current political landscape in the state. One of the most striking findings from the poll is the high number of undecided voters, particularly among Democratic voters.
According to the poll, a significant portion of Democratic voters remain undecided on which candidate to support in the upcoming primary election. This could be attributed to a number of factors, including a lack of familiarity with the candidates, a lack of enthusiasm for any particular candidate, or simply a desire to wait and see how the race unfolds before making a decision.
The high number of undecided voters is particularly noteworthy given the fact that there are several well-known and well-funded candidates vying for the Democratic nomination. This suggests that there is still a great deal of uncertainty and volatility in the race, and that the outcome is far from certain at this point.
In addition to the high number of undecided voters, the Emerson Poll also revealed a significant divide among Democratic voters in terms of support for the various candidates. While some candidates have strong support among certain segments of the Democratic base, others are struggling to gain traction and are lagging behind in the polls.
This division within the Democratic party could have important implications for the outcome of the primary election. If the party remains divided and unable to coalesce around a single candidate, it could open the door for a dark horse candidate to emerge and potentially win the nomination.
Overall, the Emerson Poll paints a picture of a highly competitive and unpredictable primary election for governor in which undecided voters and divided Democratic support are likely to play a key role. As the race heats up in the coming months, it will be interesting to see how these dynamics evolve and ultimately shape the outcome of the election.