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Scott PowersJanuary 11, 2018

A new statewide poll conducted by the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Florida Chamber Political Institute finds Floridians comfortable that the state is headed in the right direction and give Gov. Rick Scott some of his highest approval ratings, with usual splits on those opinions between Republicans and Democrats. The poll finds Republican Adam Putnam and […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 22, 2016

John Morgan may be mulling a 2018 gubernatorial bid, but a new Florida Chamber survey indicates Floridians might not be keen on having a trial attorney in the Governor’s Mansion. According to a Florida Chamber Political Institute survey released Monday, 67 percent of Florida voters polled said they would rather “a business person be governor” […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 19, 2016

The No. 1 issue facing Florida continues to be jobs, according to a new Florida Chamber of Commerce survey. The Florida Chamber Political Institute released a new statewide survey Monday aimed at “checking the political pulse of Floridians on how they feel about elected officials as well as the issue impacting them.” Jobs and the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 24, 2016

The race between Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Patrick Murphy is anything but close, at least according to a new Florida Chamber poll. The survey shows Rubio holds a big lead over Murphy, 51 percent to 37 percent. Eleven percent of respondents either said they didn’t know who they were supporting or refused to say. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 24, 2016

She might be one of the most disliked presidential candidates in modern memory, but Floridians appear to support Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump for president. A new poll by the Florida Chamber Political Institute shows Clinton leads Trump, 46 percent to 42 percent. Libertarian Gary Johnson received 5 percent support, while Green Party candidate Jill […]

Peter SchorschOctober 5, 2016

Floridians aren’t fans of trial attorneys. A Florida Chamber Political Institute statewide poll released last week found 35 percent of Floridians said they had an unfavorable view of plaintiff trial lawyers. The survey — conducted Sept. 15 through Sept. 20 — found 14 percent had a favorable opinion of trial attorneys, while 24 percent said […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

The 2016 medical marijuana ballot initiative has strong support among Floridians, according to a new poll. A new poll from the Florida Chamber Political Institute found 73 percent of voters would support the amendment. The survey found 22 percent were opposed to the ballot initiative. The poll of 617 registered voters was conducted from Sept. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

A solar power amendment is poised for passage, according to a new poll by the Florida Chamber Political Institute. The survey found 66 percent of Florida voters would support solar power initiative, while 16 percent of respondents said they would vote against it. “The Florida Chamber supports the solar energy policies in Amendment 1 and […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

Florida is too close to call. A new survey released Monday by the Florida Chamber Political Institute found the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump remains tight. The survey found Clinton is at 43 percent, followed by Trump at 41 percent. Libertarian Gary Johnson received 8 percent support, while 5 percent said they were […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

Another day, another poll showing a close race between Rep. Patrick Murphy and Sen. Marco Rubio. The Florida Chamber Political Institute released a new poll Monday that showed Rubio and Murphy were locked into a tight race. The survey found Rubio was at 46 percent, while Murphy was at 42 percent. Eleven percent of Floridians […]

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Florida Chamber poll puts Adam Putnam, Gwen Graham out front, with lots undecided

Florida Chamber poll: Floridians would prefer business person over trial attorney in Governor’s Mansion

New Florida Chamber poll finds jobs remain top concern for Florida voters

Florida Chamber poll shows Marco Rubio with big lead over Patrick Murphy

Florida Chamber poll: Hillary 46%, Donald Trump 42%

Poll finds more Floridians have unfavorable view of trial attorneys

Poll: 73% of voters support medical marijuana ballot initiative

Solar amendment supported by 66% of Floridians, new poll finds

Florida Chamber poll: Hillary Clinton 43%, Donald Trump 41%

Florida Chamber poll shows Marco Rubio at 46%, Patrick Murphy at 42%