Nearly one in four registered voters in New York City — 23% — say the top concern of the next mayor should be jobs. One in five — 20% — believes education should top his or her list of priorities, and 12% say economic development is the key. Click Here for Complete June 27, 2013 […]
6/26: Will the New York City Mayor’s Race Come Down to the Buzzer?
By Dr. Lee M. Miringoff For those watching the Bruins/Blackhawks Stanley Cup final the other night or game six of the NBA championship, the lesson learned is to stay in your seat until the very end. That may also be the case with the NYC Democratic Primary for Mayor. Nonetheless, the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC […]
2/14: NYC Mayoral Race Early Look
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will leave office at the end of the year. So, who could be his successor? Looking at the Democratic contest, New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn leads her closest opponent by almost three-to-one. Click Here for Complete February 14, 2013 NYC NY1-Marist Poll Release and Tables Among registered […]
6/27: The Double-Edged Sword of Technology
It can unite us, help us with mundane tasks, and entertain us. Technology is wonderful. That is, when it’s used appropriately. The abuse of technology is widespread. Perhaps, the most recent, shocking incident occurred last week when four middle school students taunted Greece, New York School Bus Monitor Karen Klein. As if the boys’ behavior […]
7/28: Democratic Race for NYC Mayor Wide Open
In the aftermath of former Congressman Anthony Weiner’s sex scandal about one-third of New York City’s Democrats, 32%, are undecided about whom to support in the Democratic primary for mayor in 2013. The leading contenders are City Council Speaker Christine Quinn with 16%, New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson with 15%, and Brooklyn Borough President […]
7/22: Nearly One in Five Internet Users Regret Online Behavior
Former Congressman Anthony Weiner’s sexting scandal sent shock waves throughout the nation. But, can American Internet users relate to Mr. Weiner’s questionable online behavior? Click Here for Complete July 22, 2011 USA Marist Poll Release and Tables Although 82% of Internet users nationally say they have never sent or said anything over the Internet that […]
6/9: Majority in Congressional District Don’t Want Resignation
As more salacious details about Congressman Anthony Weiner’s sex scandal are revealed, politicians from both parties are calling for his resignation, but his constituents don’t agree. Click Here for Complete June 9th, 2011 New York’s 9th Congressional District NY1-Marist Poll Release and Tables According to this NY1-Marist Poll, a majority of registered voters in New […]
4/1: The 2013 Democratic Field for NYC Mayor: No Clear Candidate
The pool of potential 2013 Democratic mayoral candidates is wide, but does anyone stand out in the minds of voters? Not yet. According to this NY1-Marist Poll, 18% of Democratic voters citywide say, if the primary were held today, they would support Congressman Anthony Weiner. Former New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson takes 15%. Comptroller […]
10/20: President Bloomberg? New York Voters Say, “Fuhgeddaboudit!”
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg continues to adamantly deny rumors that he will run for president in 2012. According to the latest Marist Poll of New York City, Bloomberg’s decision is probably a good one as far as New York City voters are concerned. Nearly two-thirds of the New York City electorate — 64% […]