Is there a ‘reverse Bradley effect’ in pot legalization polling?

Published July 28, 2010 4:00am ET



In California, Proposition 19 will appear on the ballot in November, allowing voters to vote on the legalization of marijuana.

The problem is that recent polling on the issue show different results. A recent PPP poll showed a 16 point lead as well as a Survey USA poll that showed a 10 point lead. Other polls such as a Field Poll that showed a 4 point disadvantage and a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed a 2 point support deficit.

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