By John Sparks Which states will prove to be key battleground states this presidential election season? What impact could President Barack Obama’s stand on gay marriage have on the contest, and what can we expect during the campaign’s summer months? The Marist Poll’s John Sparks visits with Marist Poll Analyst and syndicated political columnist Carl […]
4/23: Major Shift in Perceptions of NYC’s Direction
A majority of New York City voters — 52% — currently believe the city is moving in the right direction while 42% report it is moving in the wrong one. Six percent are unsure. This is the largest proportion of voters to believe the city is on the right track since February of 2011. At […]
9/26: 2013 NYC Mayoral Field Competitive
According to this NY1-Marist Poll, if the 2013 Democratic primary for mayor in New York City were held today, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn would receive 20% of the vote while 16% would cast their ballot for Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. Former New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson is within striking distance with the […]
5/5: NYS Voters Say, “No,” to Candidate Trump
Speculation of a presidential candidacy by businessman Donald Trump runs high. But, do New York State voters want “The Donald” to announce his candidacy? Most voters do not want Mr. Trump to seek the presidency. Three in four voters — 75% — hold this view while 24% want Trump to become a candidate. Only 2% […]
4/4: Tutorial Needed for Schools Chancellor Cathie Black
Controversial New York City Schools Chancellor Cathie Black hasn’t made the grade in the eyes of New York City adults. According to this NY1-Marist Poll, Black’s job approval rating is 17%. Included here are 2% of adults who say Black is doing an excellent job and 15% who believe she is doing a good one. […]
4/1: The 2013 Democratic Field for NYC Mayor: No Clear Candidate
The pool of potential 2013 Democratic mayoral candidates is wide, but does anyone stand out in the minds of voters? Not yet. According to this NY1-Marist Poll, 18% of Democratic voters citywide say, if the primary were held today, they would support Congressman Anthony Weiner. Former New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson takes 15%. Comptroller […]
3/31: Third Term: A Bridge by Any Other Name
By Dr. Lee M. Miringoff Now that Ed Koch has had the Queensboro Bridge named after him, maybe the “How Am I Doing?” former mayor might be able to teach the current occupant of City Hall a thing or two about how hard it is to bridge the gap between a second and third term. […]
2/13: NY1/YNN-Marist Poll: Romantic Moon Over Manhattan
Romantic Moon over Manhattan Perhaps, it’s the iconic scenes in films like An Affair to Remember and When Harry Met Sally or New Yorkers’ own magical memories. Whatever the reason, more than six in ten New York City residents — 64% — view Manhattan as the city’s most romantic borough. Brooklyn comes in a distant […]