By John Sparks On November 2nd, American voters will go to the polls and decide who will win the 2010 midterm elections. Republicans believe they have a chance to regain a majority in the Senate and recapture a number of seats in the House. But, will Tea Party candidates hurt Republican chances to re-take the […]
2/8: A Successful Presidency for Obama? An Onside Kick isn’t Necessary, But…
February 8, 2010
By Dr. Lee M. Miringoff It’s one down and three to go for President Obama, and no one is suggesting the first year was stellar. But, President Obama doesn’t need to pull any Super Bowl Coach Sean Payton’s razzle-dazzle just yet… a strategic redirection, though, wouldn’t hurt. The latest, national Marist Poll points out the […]
10/14: Accolades vs. Accomplishments
October 14, 2009
By Dr. Lee M. Miringoff Searching for successes to counter the criticism that his accomplishments don’t match his accolades…see Nobel Peace Prize…President Obama is basking in the Senate Finance Committee’s vote on health care reform. The president called the action a critical milestone… And, why not? Obama’s plate has been overflowing since Day One with […]
9/21: Mr. Obama Goes to New York…Squelches Mr. Paterson’s Chances?
September 21, 2009
By Dr. Lee M. Miringoff With an approval rating still scraping bottom at 20% and with only 27% of New York State voters even wanting Governor David Paterson to seek election in 2010, it’s little wonder the White House is getting itchy. Why is Washington so worried about the bluest of the blue […]
8/14: Is the Economy Recovering?
August 14, 2009
By John Sparks Has the U.S. economy turned a corner, and how is the Obama Administration handling the nation’s economic conditions? Dr. Ray Perryman, economist and founder and President of The Perryman Group, offered his take when he spoke with The Marist Poll’s John Sparks. Read the interview transcript below. John Sparks Ray, in our […]
The Next 100 Days
April 30, 2009
By Dr. Lee M. Miringoff Following the deluge of pollsters and pundits weighing in on President Obama’s first 100 days, the obvious follow-up question in this era of rapidly changing public perceptions is: what will the chattering class be saying on August 7th — Day 200 — about the Obama Administration? The late Tim Russert […]