State Senator Donald E. Williams, Jr.
July 22, 2009
Statement from Senate Democratic Leadership on New Quinnipiac Poll Results
Statement from Senate President Donald E. Williams, Jr. (D-Brooklyn) and Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney (D-New Haven)
“The results of the new Quinnipiac poll show that while Gov. Rell may win a popularity contest with the state legislature, she is losing the public argument over how to solve the state budget crisis.”
“On the most fundamental questions of how to balance the budget, the majority of people are against her. Nearly three-quarters of those polled think her opposition to the progressive income tax for couples earning at least $500,000 is wrong. People clearly think that the state’s richest residents, many of whom enjoyed enormous tax breaks during President Bush’s 8 years in office, should be part of the budget solution, even if that means paying a little more in taxes.”
“Finally, the Quinnipiac Poll shows that Connecticut residents believe the lack of a budget is a serious problem and hold all parties accountable for the failure to reach an agreement — as they should. It is this poll result that we should all remember the most as budget negotiations continue.”
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