ALBANY—Almost two thirds of voters surveyed in a poll released today say that New York’s part-time legislative system needs to be changed. They just have no idea how.
“Only 31 percent of voters favor the current system of part-time state legislators who can have outside jobs and incomes, but voters cannot agree on how Read More
ALBANY—David Paterson’s popularity is inching upward, but 65 percent of voters surveyed in a new Siena poll would vote for “someone else” in the 2010 election as opposed to 19 percent for Paterson.
“Interestingly, Paterson’s favorability jumped seven points with Republicans and six points with independent voters, while falling three points with Democrats, despite Read More
ALBANY—After a concerted political blitz including a television ad campaign, a new poll finds David Paterson’s approval and favorability ratings inched up this month, but he now trails Andrew Cuomo in a gubernatorial primary by nearly 60 points.
The Siena Poll found that 75 percent of registered Democrats surveyed would prefer Cuomo to Read More
ALBANY—A new poll shows support for Republican Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava dropping 6 points in her race to replace John McHugh in Congress, putting her behind Bill Owens, the Democratic Party's nominee, 33-29.
Scozzafava's fall coincides with the rise of Doug Hoffman, the Conservative Party's nominee, who is now at 23 percent, Read More
ALBANY—A new poll gives a less-than-ringing endorsement of Rudy Giuliani's hopes for a statewide race, showing that nearly half of voters surveyed don't want to see him attempt a return to elected office.
Forty-five percent of the voters surveyed in this month's Siena Poll said they would prefer Giuliani not run for office. Twenty-seven Read More
ALBANY—David Paterson’s poll numbers have climbed slightly, for the second month in a row, as voters surveyed in a poll released today perceive him as having acted appropriately during the month-long State Senate squabble.
Thirty-six percent of the 623 registered voters surveyed by the Siena Research Institute have a favorable impression of Paterson, up Read More
ALBANY—David Paterson's poll numbers have climbed slightly, for the second month in a row, as voters surveyed in a poll released today perceive him as having acted appropriately during the month-long State Senate squabble.
Thirty-six percent of the 623 registered voters surveyed by the Siena Research Institute have a favorable impression of Paterson, Read More
ALBANY—Lawmakers are scheduled to meet in Albany for 13 more days before the close of this year’s legislative session, and David Paterson is hoping to do it all.
“I would say that the one that we’re here to discuss today would be a priority,” Paterson said Tuesday, announcing a restructuring of ethics oversight, when Read More
ALBANY—Lawmakers are scheduled to meet in Albany for 13 more days before the close of this year's legislative session, and David Paterson is hoping to do it all.
"I would say that the one that we're here to discuss today would be a priority," Paterson said Tuesday, announcing a restructuring of ethics oversight, when Read More
