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 Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown music fest preview Gene Marrano April 15, 2026 Roanoke Rambler owner cancels interview after claiming costs exceed revenue Ian Price April 15, 2026 Virginia lawmakers push back on Gov. Spanberger’s cannabis amendments Ian Price April 15, 2026