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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 […]

4/16: A New Era for First Ladies?

Nearly three months after her husband assumed the highest office in the land, a plurality of Americans — 44% — thinks Michelle Obama represents change for the better as First Lady of the United States.  Just 4% have a negative impression of Mrs. Obama in her new role, and 31% feel Michelle Obama has yet […]

First Ladies’ Footsteps: An Interview

By John Sparks She’s covered every first lady since Mamie Eisenhower.  Now, former White House correspondent and author, Bonnie Angelo, shares her views about Michelle Obama with The Marist Poll’s John Sparks.  Read the transcript of the full interview below. John Sparks Bonnie, I want to start out by talking about Michelle Obama.  How would […]

Democrats’ “Dream Ticket” Is a Nightmare Against McCain/Rice in NY

A McCain/Rice ticket would edge out both a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket for New York’s 31, usually true blue, electoral votes: 49% of registered voters in New York State support a John McCain/Condoleezza Rice ticket compared with 46% who support Hillary Clinton as president and Barack Obama as vice president. The Democrats don’t fare any […]

New York Poll: Feb. 5th Presidential Primaries

Senator Hillary Clinton has crossed the fifty percent mark in the support she receives from New York Democrats. Clinton receives support from 54% of Democrats likely to vote in the primary including those who are leaning toward a candidate. Senator Obama has 38%. 8% of likely Democratic voters are undecided. New York is a closed […]

The New Hampshire Pre‐election Polls

So, what exactly happened last night in New Hampshire? Did Hillary Clinton have a stunning comeback in the closing hours of the campaign or were the pollsters and pundits alike just dead wrong all along? Well, for answers, we at the Marist Poll took a look at the numbers. Read the full post

FINAL POLL: New Hampshire Presidential Primary

Barack Obama leads among likely Democratic primary voters in New Hampshire: After a decisive win in Iowa, Barack Obama is positioned to win the New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Primary. 36% of likely Democratic presidential primary voters including those currently leaning towards a candidate support Senator Obama followed by 28% for Senator Clinton and 22% for […]

New Hampshire Presidential Primary

Hillary Clinton holds her own in New Hampshire among likely Democratic primary voters: After a considerable drop in support in last month’s poll, Hillary Clinton’s lead over her Democratic rivals for the 2008 New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Primary has steadied. Last month, Clinton saw her lead cut in half against her nearest competitor, Barack Obama. […]

New Hampshire Presidential Primary

Hillary Clinton’s lead narrows among likely Democratic primary voters: Hillary Clinton’s once commanding lead over her Democratic rivals for the 2008 New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Primary has been nearly halved. Last month, Clinton led her closest competitor, Barack Obama, by 21 percentage points. Now, the gap has narrowed to just 11 percentage points. 36% of […]

Campaign 2008 (Nov. 6, 2007)

Following last Tuesday’s Democratic debate, Hillary Clinton has a commanding, though diminished, lead nationwide against her rivals for the Democratic nomination. Overall, 48% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents nationwide support Senator Hillary Clinton for the nomination. Her closest primary opponent is Senator Barack Obama who receives 17% followed by John Edwards with 10%. But, a […]