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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1977

Page

5

Public backs Canal treaty opposition dominates poll

An Associated Press poll shows 50 percent oppose Senate ratification of the Panama Canal treaty, 29 percent support and 21 percent undecided. Opposition crosses regions and parties, with Carter struggling to sway the Southern Democrats. The telephone survey of 1,948 adults was conducted Monday by Chilton Research Services.

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Public opinion split on canal treaty across regions and demographics

The survey shows East residents 18 to 29 strongest support for ratification while those over 60 are least favorable. Across regions, the East leads with 34% yes 48% no 18% no opinion. the South 28% yes 42% no 25% undecided. Midwest 28% yes 52% no 20% undecided. West 29% yes 52% no 19% undecided. Income and education show minor variations. conservatives and Black or non white groups lean against, though data too small for firm conclusions. NBC and Gallup polls cited 27% and 46% disapproval respectively amid differing question wording.

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Margin of error in AP poll figures explained

The article clarifies that poll results come from a sample of interviews and that the margin of error attributed to the sample is no more than 2.5 percent. It notes that national public opinion cannot be precisely known for all Americans beyond the surveyed individuals.

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