*Voters approve of Bob McDonnell’s job performance by a 50%-31% margin. Republicans approve of McDonnell by an 83%-8% margin, Independents approve of him by 49%-29% margin, and Democrats disapprove of him by a 56%-18% margin.
*By a 31%-24% margin, Virginia voters say that if McDonnell’s on the Republican ticket in 2012, they would actually be less likely to vote GOP.
*Mark Warner’s approval rating overall is 54%-28%, with 79%-11% Democratic approval, 55%-23% independent approval, and 50%-29% Republican disapproval.
*Jim Webb’s approval rating overall is 45%-36%, with 69%-16% Democratic approval, 49%-31% independent approval, and 60%-18% Republican disapproval.
*Eric Cantor’s approval rating is underwater, at 29%-31%. Democrats strongly disapprove (5%-53%), Independents somewhat disapprove (23%-31%), and Republicans strongly approve (59%-10%).
*The generic legislative ballot for this November is close to even, with 45% saying they’d support the (generic) Republican candidate, and 42% choosing the (generic) Democratic candidate. Independent voters are split, 34%-34%.
*While 52% of Virginians say that gay marriage should be illegal (80% of Republicans, 52% of whites, and 50% of African Americans say that), 65% say there should be either civil unions or marriage. Just 33% of Virginians say “There should be no legal recognition of a gay couple’s relationship.”
*Finally, 19% of Virginians say they are Atlanta Braves baseball fans, 14% say they’re Yankees fans, 11% each say they’re Nationals or Red Sox fans, and 10% say they’re Orioles fans. Also, 32% choose Virginia Tech, beating out the 20% who select UVA.
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