Poll: Redskins name not offensive Jim Kent September 19, 2014 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Help Save the Next Girl warns young women of dangerNext: Former Va. governor, wife seek acquittal Related Stories 1 min read Happy HeARTS program at the Taubman could be a casualty of federal funding cuts Gene Marrano June 24, 2025 1 min read Troutville’s newest store to open with daylong celebration Ian Price June 24, 2025 2 min read ROA unveils new brand, website to reflect growth Ian Price June 24, 2025