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 Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0
