2/22: Paterson’s Path to Election

By Dr. Lee M. Miringoff Governor David Paterson became governor under unusual circumstances.  He has served in turbulent times, and oversees a government that is seen by most New Yorkers as dysfunctional.  He has also compiled unprecedentedly low poll numbers.  How low is low? In Marist’s statewide polls dating back nearly three decades, we find […]

A $2 Bet May Pay Off on Gillibrand

By Dr. Lee M. Miringoff What’s worse than being an appointed senator, selected by an unelected governor?  Perhaps, it’s being an appointed senator, selected by a very unpopular, unelected governor.  Want to turn the crank again?  How about an appointed senator, selected by a very unpopular, unelected governor following a messy selection process…and you can […]