A poll of New York State residents conducted by Quinnipiac University Polling Institute and release Sept. 12, 2012. This latest edition of the ongoing poll finds Upstate NY residents have tilted in favor of fracking

1. Maurice Carroll, Director,
Quinnipiac University Polling Institute
(203) 582-5334
Rubenstein Associates, Inc.
Public Relations
Contact: Pat Smith (212) 843-8026
FOR RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
47. Some people say there should be drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale
because of the economic benefits. Others say there should not be drilling for natural gas
in the Marcellus Shale because of the environmental impact. Which comes closer to your
point of view?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp
Drilling 45% 72% 31% 46% 53% 38% 49% 36% 36%
No drilling 41 16 54 43 36 46 40 45 50
DK/NA 13 12 16 11 11 16 11 19 13
HEARD OF HYDRO-FRACKING Q50
UpStat NYC Sub Yes No
Drilling 48% 41% 49% 41% 52%
No drilling 40 44 39 47 31
DK/NA 12 16 12 11 17
TREND: Some people say there should be drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale
because of the economic benefits. Others say there should not be drilling for natural gas
in the Marcellus Shale because of the environmental impact. Which comes closer to your
point of view?
Sep 12 Jul 26 Dec 21 Oct 27 Sep 21 Aug 11
2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011
Drilling 45 43 44 44 45 47
No drilling 41 44 45 43 41 42
DK/NA 13 13 11 12 13 12
48. Do you support or oppose a new tax on companies drilling for natural gas in the
state's Marcellus Shale?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp
Support 51% 34% 60% 54% 53% 49% 52% 50% 47%
Oppose 34 51 25 33 38 31 34 34 38
DK/NA 15 14 15 13 10 20 15 16 15
HEARD OF HYDRO-FRACKING Q50
UpStat NYC Sub Yes No
Support 50% 53% 49% 56% 42%
Oppose 35 32 35 31 40
DK/NA 14 15 15 12 19
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2. TREND: Do you support or oppose a new tax on companies drilling for natural gas in the
state's Marcellus Shale?
Sep 12 Jul 26 Dec 21 Oct 27 Sep 21 Aug 11
2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011
Support 51 47 57 55 51 59
Oppose 34 39 31 32 36 29
DK/NA 15 14 12 13 12 12
49. Do you think that drilling for natural gas in the state's Marcellus Shale will create
jobs or not?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp
Yes 81% 87% 78% 80% 85% 76% 82% 79% 75%
No 12 7 12 14 10 14 12 12 15
DK/NA 7 5 10 6 4 10 6 9 10
HEARD OF HYDRO-FRACKING Q50
UpStat NYC Sub Yes No
Yes 79% 80% 84% 80% 83%
No 14 10 11 14 8
DK/NA 6 10 5 6 9
TREND: Do you think that drilling for natural gas in the state's Marcellus Shale will
create jobs or not?
Sep 12 Jul 26 Dec 21 Oct 27 Sep 21 Aug 11
2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011
Yes 81 75 75 73 74 75
No 12 17 18 19 19 17
DK/NA 7 8 7 9 7 8
50. Have you heard or read anything about hydro-fracking?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp
Yes 65% 70% 58% 70% 72% 58% 75% 32% 29%
No 34 29 40 30 27 41 24 66 69
DK/NA 1 1 2 - 1 2 1 2 2
UpStat NYC Sub
Yes 79% 49% 66%
No 20 49 34
DK/NA 1 2 -
TREND: Have you heard or read anything about hydro-fracking?
Sep 12 Jul 26 Dec 21 Oct 27 Sep 21 Aug 11
2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011
Yes 65 62 59 54 53 57
No 34 37 39 44 46 42
DK/NA 1 1 1 2 1 1
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3. 51. Natural gas drilling companies want to practice hydro-fracking in New York State.
Hydro-fracking is the process of pumping water and chemicals into the ground under high
pressure to fracture rocks. This releases natural gas trapped in the rocks which is then
collected. Do you think hydro-fracking will cause environmental damage or not, or don't
you know?
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk Hsp
Yes/Will damage 48% 24% 60% 51% 47% 49% 47% 43% 57%
No/Won't Damage 14 31 5 13 19 9 18 3 4
Don't Know 37 43 35 34 33 41 35 53 38
REFUSED 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 - 1
HEARD OF HYDRO-FRACKING Q50
UpStat NYC Sub Yes No
Yes/Will damage 47% 50% 47% 56% 34%
No/Won't Damage 16 10 16 19 5
Don't Know 36 40 35 25 60
REFUSED - - 2 1 1
TREND: Natural gas drilling companies want to practice hydro-fracking in New York State.
Hydro-fracking is the process of pumping water and chemicals into the ground under high
pressure to fracture rocks. This releases natural gas trapped in the rocks which is then
collected. Do you think hydro-fracking will cause environmental damage or not, or don't
you know?
Sep 12 Jul 26 Dec 21 Oct 27 Sep 21 Aug 11
2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011
Yes/Will damage 48 53 55 50 51 52
No/Won't damage 14 12 13 14 13 15
Don't Know 37 34 31 35 35 33
REFUSED 1 1 1 1 - -
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