New Trier Straw Poll: Neighbors Reject Trump, Rauner and Wall,

WINNETKA, Ill., Aug. 2, 2018 – New Trier Township neighbors strongly reject President Trump, Governor Rauner and a massive border wall, feel the country worse off since the 2016 elections, think Democrats should control Congress next year and firmly seek protection of Dreamers and fair procedures for immigrants. These are results of the annual non-partisan straw poll, conducted at the Wilmette, Winnetka and Glencoe village fairs this summer and developed by New Trier Democrats. Of all 327 surveys returned, Winnetka residents, who trend more Republican, posted nearly the same answers as Wilmette and Glencoe residents.

How do you rate Donald Trump as president polled 2% excellent, 4% good, 6% fair and 78% poor. Comments include horrible, awful, embarrassing, criminal, scary, impeach, worst in history and similar.

Is the country better or worse off since the 2016 presidential election polled better 7%, worse 80% and same 9%. For these two questions, about 9% did not answer.

Who do you favor for Illinois governor in November polled JB Pritzker 69%, Bruce Rauner 13% and other 9%.

Should we have immigration reform and DACA (dreamer) protections polled yes 89% and no 6%.

Should we build a massive wall on the U.S.-Mexico border polled yes 5% and no 92%. For these three questions, three to five percent did not answer every single question.

Which party should control the House and Senate for the next two years polled Democrats 80%, Republicans 7% and neither 13%.

Poll takers noted strong enthusiasm this year with higher participation and many friends and spouses of those completing forms volunteering to complete them also.

For information, contact New Trier Democrats, 847-446-8030, www.ntdo.org, Facebook New Trier Democrats.

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