Demonstrators protest Prince George’s casino bill.
Gambling expansion
The contest to allow a sixth casino in Maryland and table games in all of them is close, with 45% of Maryland voters supporting the expansion, 46% opposed and 9% undecided. African-Americans again are the swing vote, with only 31% favoring the idea, and 64% opposed, compared to 51% of Democrats as a whole in favor of the proposition.
This divergence on the issue between white and black Democrats, Gonzales said, “could present an obstacle on Election Day for supporters of expanded gaming in Maryland.”
Gambling interests on both sides have already committed over $20 million to persuade voters, and “additional million of dollars will be spent by both sides over the next six weeks trying to get their position over the finish line first in what is a close contest,” Gonzales said.
Intensity of support
The poll also sought to gauge intensity of support for these ballot questions among people who said they were likely to get out to vote. Gonzales found that there was greater intensity among supporters of same-sex marriage and in-state tuition, but opponents of expanded gambling were more intense in their opposition than supporters.
http://baltimorepostexaminer.com/new-poll-voters-support-dream-act-close-on-gay-marriage-slightly-opposed-to-gaming-expansion/2012/09/26
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