Peter J. Woolley

{{short description|American political scientist}}

{{Infobox academic

|honorific_prefix=Dr.

|name=Peter J. Woolley

|birth_place=New York City

|nationality=American

|education=University of Pittsburgh, (Ph.D.)

|alma_mater=St. Joseph's University

|discipline=Political Science

|sub_discipline=Polling, Japanese history, military history, American politics|workplaces=Fairleigh Dickinson University

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Peter J. Woolley is an American political scientist, pollster, and founding director of PublicMind—an independent public opinion research group at Fairleigh Dickinson University. His research in public opinion and his commentary have been cited on a range of public issues including the effect of cable news on voter information,Wemple, Eric (May 23, 2012) "[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/post/the-dumbing-effect-of-cable-news/2012/05/23/gJQAEa4IlU_blog.html The Dumbing Effect of Cable News]," Washington Post. Retrieved Jan 2, 2015. the constitutionality of public prayer,Grossman, Cathy Lynn (April 21, 2014). "[https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/religion/most-voters-favor-prayer-minus-jesus-at-public-meetings/2014/04/21/0eca6816-c99f-11e3-b81a-6fff56bc591e_story.html Most voters favor prayer, minus Jesus, a public meetings]". Washington Post. Retrieved June 15, 2015. Kopicki, Allison (May 2014) "[https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/06/upshot/most-americans-likely-to-approve-of-ruling-on-prayer.html?_r=0 Most Americans Likely to Approve of Ruling on Prayer]". New York Times. Retrieved May 7, 2016. traffic safety,Woolley, Peter J. (Dec. 27, 2006). "[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/26/AR2006122600775.html A Deadly Story We Keep Missing]," Washington Post. Retrieved May 1, 2016. drone warfare,Killough, Ashley (Feb. 7, 2013) "[https://web.archive.org/web/20130212105011/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/02/07/poll-americans-back-drone-attacks-but-not-on-u-s-citizens-abroad/ Poll: Americans back drone attacks, but not on US citizens abroad]." CNN's Political Ticker. Retrieved May 3, 2016; Poletti, Therese. (June 26, 2014) "[http://www.marketwatch.com/story/drone-world-orwells-future-forgot-to-mention-the-beer-2014-06-24 Attack of the Drones: Invest or run screaming]" Market Watch. MarketWatch.com Retrieved April 30, 2016. Macdonald, Julia M. and Schneider, Jacquelyne. (24 August 2016) "[http://thebulletin.org/why-americans-love-drones9804 Why Americans Love Drones]" Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. measuring support for independent candidates,Shane D'Aprile (Oct. 19, 2009). "[http://www.campaignsandelections.com/campaign-insider/1155/what-s-daggett-s-real-number What's Daggett's Real Number?]". Campaigns & Elections. Retrieved April 29, 2016. and televising the US Supreme Court,"[http://www.c-span.org/video/?292428-3/supreme-court-proceedings-television Supreme Court Proceedings on Television]". C-Span. March 9, 2010. Retrieved May 7, 2016. He is also cited on New Jersey's gubernatorial politics since Governor James McGreeveyPeterson, Ivor (April 27, 2003) "[https://www.nytimes.com/2003/04/27/nyregion/on-politics-what-is-bugging-democrats-about-their-governor.html On Politics: What is Bugging Democrats About Their Governor]," New York Times. Retrieved May 5, 2016. through Governors Richard Codey, Jon Corzine,"[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-newjersey-governor-poll-idUSN0847181120070508 Corzine poll ratings firm despite high-speed crash]". Reuters. (May 8, 2007) Retrieved April 30, 2016; Chen, David (Oct. 16, 2007) "[https://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/16/nyregion/16dunlap.html In Corzine's Inner Circle, a Confidante with the Power of His Wallet]" New York Times. Retrieved May 1, 2016. Chris Christie,"[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jan/19/christie-joins-governors-club/ Christie joins governors' club]". Washington Times. Jan 19, 2010. Retrieved April 29, 2016; Warner, Dave (May 24, 2011). "[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-campaign-christie-idUSTRE74N6TA20110524 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Popularity Declines]". Reuters. Retrieved April 29, 2016. and Phil Murphy," [https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/woolley-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-gov-phil-murphy-in-2021-election/Advantages and Disadvantages of Gov. Phil Murphy in 2021 election"]. New Jersey Globe (Feb 21, 2021) Retrieved Nov 15, 2024. as well as on US Senate elections,Hanley, Robert (Oct. 18, 2001). "[https://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/18/nyregion/forrester-and-lautenberg-duel-over-their-abortion-positions.html Forrester and Lautenberg Duel Over their Abortion Positions]". New York Times. Retrieved April 25, 2016: Kocieniewski, David and Chen, David W. (Nov. 1, 2006). "I [https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/01/nyregion/01jersey.html?pagewanted=print n Tight Senate Campaign, Racial and Ethnic Factors Could Be Pivotal]". New York Times. Retrieved April 25, 2016. presidential politics,Hennelly, Robert (Oct. 28, 2015). "[http://www.cbsnews.com/media/for-gop-hopefuls-ties-to-big-money-loom-large/ For GOP hopefuls, ties to Big Money loom large]". CBS Money Watch. CBS News. Retrieved April 27, 2016; Llorente, Elizabeth (Feb. 20, 2012). "[http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2012/02/20/marco-rubio-is-top-choice-for-vp-among-gop-voters-in-new-poll/ Marco Rubio is Top Choice for VP among GOP Voter in poll]". Fox News Latino. Fox News. Retrieved April 26, 2016. McCarthy, Tom (May 2, 2015). "[https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/may/02/bridgegate-chris-christie-campaign-new-hampshire Bridgegate baggage weighs down Chris Christie's trip to New Hampshire]". The Guardian. Retrieved May 7, 2016; "[https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/05/09/us/politics/ap-us-gop-2016-trump-christie.html?_r=0 Christie's Bet on Trump Pays Off]". New York Times. Associated Press. May 9, 2016. Retrieved May 10, 2016. congressional races, and other New Jersey policy debates such as affordable housing,Woolley, Peter. Oct. 28, 2009. "[http://www.wnyc.org/story/31588-30-issues-day-14-nj-affordable-housing/ 30 Issues Day 14: NJ Affordable Housing]". The Brian Lehrer Show. WNYC-FM New York, New York. Atlantic City and the gambling industry,Woolley, Peter (Dec. 18, 2011) "[https://www.pbs.org/video/2178094047/ Peter Woolley Talks Sports Betting in New Jersey]". NJTV News. PBS. residential segregation, Sloan, Christine, "[https://www.insidernj.com/njs-blue-state-status-does-not-inhibit-segregation-schools/ NJ’s Blue State Status Does Not Inhibit Segregation in Schools]" (August 9, 2021), Retrieved Nov. 15, 2024. and even on the effects on public opinion of the TV reality show Jersey Shore by gossip columnist Perez Hilton.Hilton, Perez (July 19, 2011). "[http://perezhilton.com/2011-07-19-jersey-shore-not-hurting-states-image/?from=post#.Vy3t7xUrLBI Contrary To Popular Belief...Jersey Shore is NOT Hurting Its State's Image]," PerezHilton.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016. "[http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Jersey-Shore-Not-Hurting-NJ-Image-Poll-125735313.html Jersey Shore Not Hurting NJ Image]", NBC New York. Associated Press. Retrieved April 24, 2016; Darren Franich (July 18, 2011). "[http://www.ew.com/article/2011/07/18/jersey-shore-poll Could 'Jersey Shore' be good for America. A new poll show it MIGHT be good for New Jersey]". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 30, 2016.