Opposition to pot measure gains slightly in poll

In contrast to earlier results, 48% of likely voters are now against Proposition 19, survey finds.

Disappointing news from a Field Poll which shows that support for Prop 19 has slipped to 44%.  Similar polls in May showed a slight majority favored the initiative.

"The poll found a very high level of awareness of the initiative with more than three-quarters of likely voters saying that they have heard about it. Those voters back it 48% to 44%. But likely voters who had not heard about the measure until they were told about it by the poll takers oppose it by 2 to 1."

In other words, the more people know about Proposition 19, the more they are for it.  Many people's first reaction is skepticism and negativity.  Talk to people, explain the measure, and correct misconceptions.

From Los Angeles Times