By John Sparks Since presidents elected to a second term don’t have to worry about re-election, they are freed from political considerations and can press however hard they wish to accomplish their goals. What are President Obama’s priorities for his second term? The Marist Poll’s John Sparks talks with political columnist Carl Leubsdorf who writes a […]
12/9: A Look at the GOP Contest in Iowa and New Hampshire
December 9, 2011
By John Sparks With time counting down to the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary, are there more twists and turns ahead? The Marist Poll’s John Sparks visits with Marist Poll Analyst and syndicated political columnist Carl Leubsdorf who writes a weekly column for The Dallas Morning News about the latest trends in the 2012 […]
1/20: Boom or Bust?
January 20, 2011
By John Sparks Each year when Beloit College releases its Mindset List about the traits of the entering freshman class, I am reminded of something I find myself saying more and more often … this is not the world I was born into. I am a classic Boomer born in 1947. World War II was […]
7/28: Sports Ethics
July 28, 2010
By John Sparks This season there have been an increasing number of empty seats at major league ballparks, and the television audience continues to decrease. Could baseball have finally out-priced itself for most fans? And, are ethics compromised when it comes to sports? The Marist Poll’s John Sparks discusses these issues with Richard Lapchick, Founder […]
A $2 Bet May Pay Off on Gillibrand
May 20, 2009
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 […]
The Marist Institute for Public Opinion
March 27, 2009
The Marist Institute for Public Opinion (MIPO) is a survey research center at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. Founded in 1978, MIPO is home to the Marist Poll and regularly measures public opinion at the local, state, and national level. The Marist Poll is highly respected and is often cited by journalists and analysts […]
What Is Marist College?
Marist is an independent comprehensive liberal arts college with an enrollment of 4,300 full-time undergraduate students from 39 states and 7 countries. Founded in 1929, Marist offers 32 major fields of undergraduate study and 10 graduate degree programs. Marist is included in the Princeton Review’s guide to the top colleges and universities in the U.S., […]
An Unlikely Pollster Turned Most Valuable Pollster
Polling was probably the last thing on Mary Baker’s mind when she transferred to Marist College her Sophomore year. In fact, her interest in the The Marist Poll grew out of necessity. She needed an on-campus job. But, it was only a matter of time before Baker became hooked. “Speaking with a lot of the […]
An Educational Laboratory
March 26, 2009
Marist Poll results may generate worldwide attention, but at its core, it has always been a unique educational program providing Marist College undergraduates an opportunity to develop their skills and understanding of public opinion. By participating in survey research, students learn in an interdisciplinary fashion about politics, communication, psychology, history, marketing, and technology. Beyond data […]
Blue Jeans: A Reflection of the Times
The Guinness Book of Records lists an original pair of Levi Strauss & Co (USA) 501 jeans aged over 115 years old as most valuable. It was sold by Randy Knight (USA) to an anonymous collector (Japan) for $60,000 (£33,230) through internet auction site eBay on June 15, 2005. What accounts for consumers’ willingness to […]