Registered voters in New York State think Attorney General Andrew Cuomo could be the person to chart a new course for the state. According to the latest Marist Poll in New York, 66% of voters say, if Cuomo is elected governor, he would more likely be part of the solution to turning state government around […]
3/2: Two-Thirds Approve of Cuomo’s Job Performance
Now that Governor David Paterson has withdrawn his bid for governor, New York’s Attorney General Andrew Cuomo appears to have a clear path to his party’s nomination if he chooses to run for the state’s highest office. Cuomo’s job approval rating stands at 67% among registered voters in New York State, an increase of five […]
1/20: GOP Upset: Could New York Be Next?
By Dr. Lee M. Miringoff In the aftermath of Scott Brown’s stunning upset win in Massachusetts, Democrats around the nation are at best re-evaluating the political landscape. At worse, panic has set in. New York, one of the bluest of the blue states, is no exception. Democrats currently hold all statewide elected positions in the […]
11/23: Rudy Giuliani…What If?
By Dr. Lee M. Miringoff What if Rudy Giuliani decides to challenge Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand for U.S. Senate? According to the Marist Poll, Giuliani would start the race as the morning line favorite against New York’s junior senator. Giuliani leads Gillibrand by 14 percentage points. But, let’s drill down in the numbers to find out […]
11/20: Governor Cuomo…Take Two?
If New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is seriously considering a bid for New York governor, there may be one less obstacle in his path. According to published reports, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has decided he will not run for the office, removing Cuomo’s most formidable opponent on his way to […]
11/19: Giuliani Would Be Formidable Candidate for U.S. Senate
Published reports out today have squelched the long-standing rumors that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will run for governor of New York State. But, what if Giuliani makes a bid for the U.S. Senate? Giuliani leads U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the Democrat appointed by Governor David Paterson to fill the vacant seat left […]
10/26: Thompson’s Last Best Chance?
By Dr. Lee M. Miringoff Tomorrow night’s debate on WABC-TV between NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Democrat Bill Thompson represents the challenger’s best and probably last opportunity to close the gap in the race for mayor. I’m not sure Thompson’s chances are as dire as a Hail Mary pass but they are certainly no better […]
9/16: Voters Say, “No Go,” for Paterson in 2010
In the eyes of 70% of registered voters in New York State, Governor David Paterson is not a viable candidate for governor in 2010. That’s the proportion of the electorate who says Paterson should not run next year. The news gets even worse for the governor. The sentiment resonates across party lines with 65% of […]