Poll: Redskins name not offensive Jim Kent September 19, 2014 1 minute read A newly released poll shows strong support in Virginia for the Washington Redskins keeping that name. The poll conducted by the Wason Center at Christopher Newport University A newly released poll shows strong support in Virginia for the Washington Redskins keeping that name. The poll conducted by the Wason Center at Christopher Newport University found 71 percent favor keeping the name, and 68 percent do not believe the name is racially offensive. More on the story from WFIR’s Jim Kent: Poll Results Share: Post navigation Previous: Help Save the Next Girl warns young women of dangerNext: Former Va. governor, wife seek acquittal Related Stories Virginia Tech professor reflects on passing of CNN founder Ted Turner Web Staff May 7, 2026 RoVa Labs at Carilion Clinic cuts the ribbon on shared lab space Gene Marrano May 6, 2026 A Virginia Tech professor who studies hospitality and tourism says those planning a vacation should do it now and not wait for gas prices to come down Gene Marrano May 6, 2026
