Majority of Voters Favors Earmarks
Friday, October 1, 2010 at 10:30AM
Recent survey shows voters tend to like candidates who bring on the "earmarks," such as Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.).In Washington state, Senator Patty Murray is running on her record of securing federal funds for local projects. These “earmarks” have received a lot of scrutiny over the last few years, causing many members of Congress to downplay their role in securing earmarks.
But contrary to popular belief, securing earmarks is still a net positive, according to a recent Pew Center/National Journal Congressional Connection poll. The poll found a majority of Americans, 53 percent, are more likely to vote for a candidate in the 2010 congressional midterms with "a record of bringing government projects and money" to their districts. Just 12 percent said they would be less likely to vote for such a candidate, while 33 percent said it would make no difference.