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January 31, 2013

HAMDEN, CT - A new Quinnipiac Poll shows that New Yorkers surveyed are split on hydrofracking:

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

Drilling 43% 63% 28% 49% 53% 34% 47% 34%
No drilling 42 21 55 42 35 48 39 53
DK/NA 15 16 17 10 12 17 13 13

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.......
Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

Drilling 36% 48% 42% 44% 43% 36% 45% 46%
No drilling 53 36 39 44 46 47 44 39
DK/NA 12 16 18 12 10 17 11 15

AREA............. Union
UpStat NYC Sub HsHld

Drilling 48% 36% 48% 41%
No drilling 40 48 36 47
DK/NA 13 16 16 12

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? (* Low also 43% Jul 2012)

DRILLING......
High Low
Jan 31 Dec 13 Sep 12 Jul 26 Dec 21 Aug 11 Jan 31
2013 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2013

Drilling 43 44 45 43 44 47 43
No drilling 42 42 41 44 45 42 42
DK/NA 15 15 13 13 11 12 15

17. Would you support or oppose raising the minimum wage in New York State, which is now $7.25 an hour?

Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Wht Blk

Support 80% 61% 95% 77% 75% 85% 76% 95%
Oppose 17 35 3 22 23 12 21 3
DK/NA 2 4 2 1 2 3 2 2

COLLEGE DEG ANNUAL HSHOLD INC AGE IN YRS.......
Yes No <50K 50-100 >100K 18-34 35-54 55+

Support 82% 79% 85% 78% 78% 79% 83% 80%
Oppose 16 19 14 20 20 20 16 18
DK/NA 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 3

AREA............. Union
UpStat NYC Sub HsHld

Support 73% 87% 81% 86%
Oppose 24 10 18 13
DK/NA 3 2 1 1