FL Chamber poll: State headed in right direction, Rick Scott doing good job

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The latest Florida Chamber Political Institute (FCPI) poll released today shows almost half of Floridians believe Florida is heading in the right direction, and nearly half approving of the job Rick Scott is doing as Governor.

  • 44 percent of Floridians believe Florida is heading in the right direction, compared to 37 percent that think we’re heading in the wrong direction, and
  • 48 percent of Floridians approve of the job Rick Scott is doing as Governor, while 39 disapprove.

The poll also revealed the top issues among likely voters: Likely Florida voters believe the economy is the most important issue facing Florida. Specifically:

  • 24 percent of likely voters say job creation and the improving the economy is the most important issue facing Florida,
  • 13 percent of Florida voters believe education should is the most important issue in the state,
  • 9 percent of registered voters believe healthcare is the most important issue, and
  • 6 percent of Florida voters believe immigration is the most important issue our state is facing.

Peter Schorsch

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