I-522: New poll shows big swing in voters’ view of GMO labeling | The Politics Blog | The Olympian

I-522: New poll shows big swing in voters’ view of GMO labeling | The Politics Blog | The Olympian:

Some of those television ads in the Initiative 522 campaign appear to be working, turning many Washington voters against mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods. After a several-week-long onslaught of television ads that has run heavier on the No on 522 side, I-522 is now favored by just 46 percent of voters while 42 percent oppose it, The Elway Poll reported Monday.

The poll comes out as the Yes on 522 campaign is launching an ad featuring Michael Hansen, a senior scientist at Consumers Union, saying the consumer group strongly supports I-522 and labeling.

But opponents have raised $17.2 million and spent $13.5 million, giving them plenty more in the arsenal, according to the latest data on file with the state Public Disclosure Commission. Most of that cash comes from food makers and major agribusiness firms like Monsanto.

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