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3/14: A Look Ahead to Opening Day

By John Sparks With Major League Baseball’s opening day less than a month away, the countdown to the regular season has begun.  What can baseball fans make of the change in the playoff system?  And, who has the best chances of winning this year?  Sports journalist and Marist Poll Contributor Len Berman offered his insight […]

10/24: Back to the Presidential Future

Can’t be certain just yet if the future for campaign ’12 will turn out to be as we remember it, I have this nagging feeling that we’ve experienced something resembling this year’s fisticuffs way back when. I’m thinking of the presidential campaigns of 1968, 1972, and 1976 and am not sure which path we are on this election cycle.

7/21: Baseball Thrown Out as America’s Pastime?

By John Sparks Has baseball lost its place as America’s pastime?  CBS Sports broadcaster Verne Lundquist, who admits he’s lost enthusiasm for baseball, talks to the Marist Poll’s John Sparks about why and shares his thoughts, both, on the proposed realignment of the American and National Leagues and this year’s pennant races. John Sparks Verne, […]

10/28: Turnout Key for Midterm Elections

While Democrats have the edge among registered voters nationwide heading into next week’s midterm elections for Congress, Republicans have the advantage among those who are most likely to vote. Click Here for Complete October 28, 2010 USA McClatchy-Marist Poll Release and Tables According to this McClatchy-Marist Poll, 47% of registered voters nationwide report they are […]

5/7: Budget Blues in Albany

This Monday, the New York State Legislature is expected to vote on an emergency spending bill proposed by Governor David Paterson.  With the possibility of a government shut down looming, the timing is critical. But, how much do New York voters care that the budget is late?  72% of registered voters in New York State […]

4/1: Big Apple Baseball, Past and Present

By John Sparks Sports journalist Len Berman has been a fan of New York baseball since the 1950’s, when the city boasted three teams. He talks with the Marist Poll’s John Sparks about what Yankees’ and Mets’ fans can expect from the 2010 season. John Sparks Len, baseball season’s just around the corner. The Marist […]

2/11: The Winter Games: An Interview

By John Sparks The Winter Olympics come around once every four years, but how popular are the games today?  Verne Lundquist is CBS Sports Play-By-Play Broadcaster who has covered the 1992, 1994, and 1998 games.  And, in a candid interview with The Marist Poll’s John Sparks, he discusses this year’s competition, addresses the issue of […]

2/5: Advocacy Ads During the Super Bowl?

Although more than three-quarters of Americans who plan to tune in this Sunday — 78% — say they watch the Super Bowl for the game, a notable proportion — 22% — say the commercials are the main attraction. As usual, this year’s Super Bowl ads are generating a lot of attention, but the introduction of […]

2/3: 26% Approval Rating for Paterson

The brief bump in New York Governor David Paterson’s approval rating did not last long.  About one-quarter of registered voters statewide — 26% — think Paterson is doing either an excellent or good job in office.  Four in ten say the governor is performing fairly well while 30% think he is doing a poor job. […]

2/1: Does MA Spell Trouble for NY Dems?

In the wake of Republican U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown’s win in Massachusetts, a notable proportion — 45% — of registered Democratic voters in New York State say they are worried that a Republican will defeat the state’s Democratic senators running for office in November.  This includes 11% of Democrats who report they are very worried […]