NYS Likely Voters
If November's election for U.S. Senate in New York State were held today, whom would you support if the candidates are: [If undecided: If you had to decide today, are you leaning more towards:]
Charles Schumer, the Democratic candidate Jay Townsend, the Republican candidate Other Undecided
Row % Row % Row % Row %
NYS Likely Voters 63% 35% 1% 1%
Party Registration Democrat 94% 6% <1% <1%
Republican 35% 62% 2% 2%
Non-enrolled 54% 43% 2% 1%
Tea Party Supporters 22% 74% 2% 2%
Enthusiasm About Voting in November Very enthusiastic 59% 41% <1% <1%
Enthusiastic 77% 19% <1% 4%
Not enthusiastic 54% 28% 18% <1%
Political Ideology Liberal 98% 2% <1% 1%
Moderate 74% 24% <1% 2%
Conservative 27% 71% 2% 1%
Region New York City 80% 17% 2% 1%
Suburbs 59% 40% <1% 1%
Upstate 58% 40% 1% 1%
Income Less $50,000 66% 30% 3% 1%
$50,000-$99,999 64% 35% <1% 2%
$100,000 or more 64% 35% 1% <1%
Income Less than $50,000 66% 30% 3% 1%
$50,000 or more 64% 35% 1% 1%
Race White 59% 40% <1% 1%
Non White 89% 5% 6% <1%
Age Under 45 60% 36% 2% 1%
45 or older 65% 34% 1% 1%
Gender Men 57% 41% 1% 1%
Women 70% 27% 1% 1%
Views of U.S. Economy The worst is yet to come 40% 57% 2% <1%
The worst is behind us 80% 18% <1% 2%
Interview Type Landline 61% 37% <1% 1%
Cell phone 79% 16% 5% <1%
October 22, 2010 Marist Poll New York Likely Voters Including Early Voters and Those Who Are Undecided Yet Leaning Toward a Candidate "N=505 MOE +/- 4.5%". Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.