Public Opinion Poll Indicates People Want Their Voices to be Heard

Center Launches Campaign to APPROVE Question-3 to Convene a Convention

October 9, 2014; East Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity released figures from its recently commissioned poll at a lunch forum this afternoon at the Squantum Association in East Providence. Based on the results the Center has launched a campaign to urge voters to “approve” RI ballot Question #3 to convene a Constitutional Convention. 

A capacity crowd participated in a pro Constitutional Convention discussion

At the forum, which featured nationally renowned anti-tax crusader, Grover Norquist, and former RI gubernatorial candidate, Ken Block, the Center released portions of a public opinion poll it commissioned last month.

The poll of over 500 likely voters was conducted by Communication Concepts of Easton, PA. It demonstrates the deep skepticism that Rhode Islanders feel towards their state government. In summary, Rhode Islanders believe …

• Overwhelmingly that RI is on the wrong track (70%-17%)
• Overwhelmingly that Economy/Jobs is the state’s most important problem (59%)
• Overwhelmingly that that our political leadership is not adequately addressing our state’s problems (77%-12%)
• Overwhelmingly that RI government is more geared towards special interest groups than towards the people (79%-11%)

“Voters are angry and are fed up with special interest politics,” observed Mike Stenhouse, CEO for the Center. “They see a Convention as a legitimate and needed avenue for their voices to be heard. With Rhode Islanders this obviously incensed and hungry for a solution, our Center recommends that voters approve Question-3 on the ballot in next month’s election.”

The Center also announced that it will launch a campaign to approve a Constitutional Convention. A white-board video, in response to the union sponsored “no” video, along with other digital ads can be viewed at RIFreedom.org/YesConCon.