Sweet justice for Pat Quinn?

Add comment January 15th, 2008

Last week I told you about how Rep. Lou Lang hastily dismissed the idea of having voters decide on gambling expansion through a referendum.

I also told you the referendum idea was proposed by Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn — Illinois’ reigning king of ballot referendums.

Well, a recent poll shows that despite Lang’s objections, Quinn wasn’t too far off the mark.

Now, as you may know, Illinois Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn has called for a ballot referendum to directly ask Illinois’ voters if the State should allow an expansion of casino-style gambling in Illinois.

Would you Support or Oppose the State of Illinois placing a referendum question on the ballot to determine if Illinois should allow an expansion of casino gambling?

Strongly Support……………………………………………………47%
Somewhat Support…………………………………………………30
Somewhat Oppose…………………………………………………..7
Strongly Oppose…………………………………………………….13
Don’t Know…………………………………………………………….2
Refused………………………………………………………………….–

The poll also included some interesting approval ratings.