Public Opposes Canal Treaty 2-1 in AP Poll
Washington AP poll finds about half of those surveyed oppose the Panama Canal treaty, 28 percent favor it, 21 percent undecided. Carter struggles to win Democratic and Southern support as debate nears. Conducted Monday by Chilton Research Services with telephone interviews.
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East Supiku L voters split on treaty amid mixed support
An AP poll shows 11 percent of eligible adults support the treaty, 20 percent of those over 60 back ratification. Regional results vary: East favors opposition with 48 percent, 18 percent no opinion. South leans against with 49 percent opposed and 26 percent in favor. Midwest and West oppose at 82 percent. Income and race show little consensus. college grads split. Black and other races lean against or neutral. NBC and Gallup polls differ in wording and methodology. direct comparisons are limited.
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Poll figures show sample error margin for 1543 interviews
The figures from this AP poll reflect exact survey results with an error rate not exceeding 2.4 percent at 9 percent certainty for 1 543 completed interviews.
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