Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker lead the pack of potential Republicans vying for the party’s 2016 presidential nomination. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is the only other possible contender with double-digit support. Among Republicans and Republican leaning independents including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate, Bush, 19%, […]
10/6: Clinton Outpaces Democratic Opponents, Bests GOP in General Election Bid
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remains the early favorite in the 2016 presidential contest. Clinton leads her potential opponents for the Democratic nomination by more than four-to-one among Democrats and Democratic leaning independents nationally. Looking at her general election prospects, Clinton receives the support of, at least, a majority of registered voters in hypothetical […]
12/2: “The 25 Greatest Baseball Players of All Time”
By John Sparks Sports journalist and Marist Poll Contributor Len Berman has stirred up a little controversy in his new book, The 25 Greatest Baseball Players of All Time. Find out what the fuss is about in his interview with the Marist Poll’s John Sparks. John Sparks Len, you had to have opened up a […]
Bucks and Baseball: An Interview
By John Sparks Sports Author Ray Robinson discusses the economics of baseball and offers a unique perspective on the history of the game. Here’s a transcript of Robinson’s interview with The Marist Poll’s John Sparks. John Sparks Ray, attendance may have increased for professional baseball last season, but our recent survey indicates that most fans […]
The Wrong Crowd
By Barbara Carvalho There is a crisis of public confidence in America’s business institutions. A recent Knights of Columbus/Marist Poll shows a majority of Americans give Corporate America failing grades for ethics and honesty and most think business executives check their ethical standards at the door. The public believes excessive executive salaries, exaggerated claims about […]