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: Weiner Surpasses Quinn among NYC Dems, Lhota Top GOP
A month after former Congressman Anthony Weiner announced his candidacy for New York City Mayor, Weiner has moved ahead of his competitors. He now edges New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn by five percentage points in the race for the Democratic nomination. Among registered Democrats in New York City, including those who are undecided […]
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 […]
5/28: Weiner Shows Gains on the Heels of Candidacy Announcement
Former Congressman Anthony Weiner formally declared his candidacy for mayor of New York City last week. In the first poll since his online video announcement, Weiner places second with the support of 19% of the city’s registered Democrats. New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn still leads but with only 24% of Democrats’ support, the […]
4/16: Weiner Candidacy Could Scramble Democratic Primary
Nearly two years after resigning his Congressional seat due to a sexting scandal, how do New York City voters react to Anthony Weiner’s potential run for mayor? When he is included in the field of candidates for the Democratic nomination, Weiner receives the support of 15% of Democratic voters, placing him second after frontrunner Christine […]
2/20: A “Fair” Assessment
By Dr. Lee M. Miringoff It might be said that in polling you get what you ask for. That’s the case in the word choice of questions that measure the approval rating of an elected official. Different polling organizations use different approaches. For more than three decades, The Marist Poll, has relied upon a four-point […]
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 […]
6/4: Put Sugary Drink Ban on Ice…Ban Goes Too Far, Says Majority
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg caused a stir last week when he proposed the ban of sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces in establishments other than grocery and convenience stores. What do New York City residents think about the proposal? 53% of adults in the Big Apple believe it’s a bad idea while 42% […]