Florida Offshore Oil Drilling Poll
June 24, 2008
InsiderAdvantage/Majority Opinion Research conducted a Florida statewide survey of 685 registered voters on June 24th, 2008. Respondents were randomly selected within predetermined geographic units structured to correlate with actual voter distributions in a statewide general election. The survey has an accuracy of +/- 3.6% and was weighted for age, race, gender and political affiliation.
Do you favor or oppose increased exploration and production of oil and natural gas off the coasts of Florida?
Favor |
61% |
Oppose |
32% |
No Opinion |
7% |
In your opinion, in what underwater locations should Florida allow increased access to exploration and production of oil and natural gas?
Anywhere it can be found |
22% |
Out of site from shore |
18% |
At least 25 miles from shore |
17% |
At least 50 miles from shore |
9% |
At least 125 miles from shore |
24% |
No opinion |
10% |
Cuba is a sovereign nation that legally can drill for oil and natural gas halfway to the United States and South Florida. In your opinion, is it fair or unfair that US energy companies can only explore for oil and gas 125 miles from Florida’s coast?
Fair |
32% |
Unfair |
53% |
No Opinion |
15% |
What is the most important factor to you in considering energy issues?
Environment |
36% |
Cost |
32% |
Reliable Supply |
25% |
Other |
7% |
The Gulf of Mexico, which is home to most of America’s offshore oil and gas industry, was directly in the path of hurricanes Katrina and then Rita. The hurricanes obviously had an effect on our domestic supplies. After a down period, the industry eventually was able to fix their infrastructure and produce again. After these events…
More Confidence |
48% |
Less Confidence |
30% |
Feel the Same |
12% |
No Opinion |
10% |
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