Politics | Michael Bloomberg Public Hates NY Soda Ban Nearly two in three oppose it By Kevin Spak Posted Jun 8, 2012 2:45 PM CDT Copied A Wendy's patron sips her 24-ounce drink. (AP Photo/Pat Roque) The public isn't swallowing Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban on sodas larger than 16 ounces. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll, spotted by Politico, finds that a whopping 64% of Americans disapprove of the ban, compared to 36% who support it. And even more (71%) say they don't believe that limiting drink sizes will significantly affect obesity rates. Read These Next Scott Pelley unloaded on his 60 Minutes bosses. Virginia bus crash killed an entire family as they drove to wedding. Author, on stage to discuss book, is silenced by gag order. The body of a 42-year-old reality star found in Washington river. Report an error