NYS Poll: Spitzer’s Approval Rating
January 25, 2008 by The Marist Poll
Filed under NY State, NY State Poll Archive, Politics
A majority of New York State registered voters give Governor Spitzer a “thumbs down.” 56% of registered voters do not approve of the job Eliot Spitzer is doing as governor and rate his performance in office as fair or poor. His approval rating stands at 35% among the state’s electorate. Only 5% of voters say he is doing an excellent job as governor, and 30% rate his performance as good. 9% of registered voters are unsure how to rate the governor.
NYS Poll: Feb. 5th Presidential Primaries
January 21, 2008 by The Marist Poll
Filed under NY State, NY State Poll Archive, Politics
John McCain outpaces the Republican field of presidential candidates including former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani among New York’s registered Republicans. Despite Giuliani’s hopes for a strong showing in New York, right now, 34% of registered Republicans including those leaning to a candidate support McCain compared with 23% for Giuliani. Among Republicans likely to vote in the February 5th primary, McCain maintains his support of 34%, but Giuliani is tied for second with former Governor Mitt Romney at 19%. Former Governor Mike Huckabee receives 15% among Republicans likely to vote.
The New Hampshire Pre‐election Polls
January 9, 2008 by The Marist Poll
Filed under New Hampshire Poll Archive, Politics
So, what exactly happened last night in New Hampshire? Did Hillary Clinton have a stunning comeback in the closing hours of the campaign or were the pollsters and pundits alike just dead wrong all along? Well, for answers, we at the Marist Poll took a look at the numbers.
Independent Presidential Candidate Bloomberg?
January 7, 2008 by The Marist Poll
Filed under NY State, NY State Poll Archive, Politics
Many New York voters like the idea of an independent party candidate for president, but don’t want New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to run for president in 2008. 60% of registered voters in New York State favor the idea of building a new independent party that would nominate a credible candidate for president.
FINAL POLL: New Hampshire Presidential Primary
January 7, 2008 by The Marist Poll
Filed under New Hampshire Poll Archive, Politics
Barack Obama leads among likely Democratic primary voters in New Hampshire: After a decisive win in Iowa, Barack Obama is positioned to win the New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Primary. 36% of likely Democratic presidential primary voters including those currently leaning towards a candidate support Senator Obama followed by 28% for Senator Clinton and 22% for former Senator John Edwards.
