Should They Run in 2008? New Yorkers Weigh In
May 16, 2006 by The Marist Poll
Filed under NY State, NY State Poll Archive, Politics
New York State’s voters divide over whether or not they want Hillary Clinton to run for president in 2008: When asked about Senator Clinton’s potential presidential candidacy in 2008, 49% of registered voters would like to see her run. 44% do not want her to enter the presidential sweepstakes, and 7% are unsure. In January, 41% of New Yorkers wanted her to run for president in 2008.
New York State: Campaign 2006
May 10, 2006 by The Marist Poll
Filed under NY State, NY State Poll Archive, Politics
Governor Pataki’s job performance rating hits an all time low: Only 30% of New York State’s registered voters rate the job Governor Pataki is doing in office as excellent or good. This is his lowest point since he assumed office and the lowest approval rating for a governor since the Marist Poll began measuring statewide officeholders twenty-three years ago.
Pain at the Pump
May 8, 2006 by The Marist Poll
Filed under Money, Money Vault
Many New Yorkers expect the price of a gallon of gas to be nearly $4 by Memorial Day: New York State residents do not see any relief in gasoline prices by Memorial Day, the unofficial start of the summer season. Residents think a gallon of gas will cost on average $3.80. This is fueled by New York City residents who expect to see gas prices top $4 in the next few weeks.
