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Poll: 70% Say Cigarette Companies Not Liable for Smokers’ Health Issues
Friday, February 23, 2007
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Nine-out-of-ten Americans (91%) believe that cigarette smokers are aware of the health dangers involved with the practice. A Rasmussen Reports survey of 800 voters found that figure is even higher among those who smoke. Perhaps because of this view, 70% believe that cigarette companies should not be held liable for the health problems of those who smoke. Only 19% disagree and believe the companies should be held liable. This attitude is found across partisan and demographic lines. Among those who currently smoke cigarettes on a regular basis, 26% believe that the companies should be held liable for health problems. Sixty-three percent (63%) of smokers disagree. However, just 52% agree with the Supreme Court ruling overturning a $79.5 million dollar award to the widow of a smoker. Twenty-nine percent (29%) disagreed with it while 19% are not sure. Republicans and unaffiliated voters tend to agree with the ruling. Democrats are more evenly divided—39% agree with the ruling and 34% disagree. Fifty-nine percent (59%) of men agree with the court ruling, a view shared by 46% of women. The story, however, has not attracted much attention. Just 8% of Americans say they’ve followed news of the Supreme Court decision Very Closely. Rasmussen Reports is an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information. The Rasmussen Reports Election Edge™ Premium Service offers the most comprehensive public opinion coverage available anywhere. Scott Rasmussen, president of Rasmussen Reports, has been an independent pollster for more than a decade.
Survey of 800 Likely Voters
TOP STORIESWhat They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls Support for Congressional Health Care Proposal Up to 47%, 49% Opposed Voters’ Opinions of Congressional Leaders Remain Steady Voters Continue to See Deficit Reduction as Top Priority To Create Jobs, Voters Say Cut Taxes and Stop Spending Brown Ensnared in His Own Tapegate Trap By Debra J. Saunders Republicans Maintain Steady Lead on Generic Ballot Democrats & Unaffiliateds More Likely To Be Unemployed Than Republicans 42% Rate Geithner’s Performance As Poor Advertisement
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