More The often controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing appears to be gaining acceptance, according to a new survey released Monday. The survey, conducted by the Robert Morris University Polling Institute, showed that of the people who had an opinion about fracking one way or the other, 56 percent supported it, while 44 percent were against it. Support among those whose who supported it remained constant even for fracking within the locality where they lived. When those who were polled received information about fracking in presentations from environmental and energy groups, the number who strongly supported fracking was 42 percent, compared with 33 percent somewhat or strongly against it. The remaining 25 percent were not sure how they felt about fracking. Of those with an opinion of fracking, 80 percent believe the practice has the potential to help the country’s economy, and 74 percent said fracking is helping the country […]