| The Siena Research Institute has released its recent poll results which cover Governor David Paterson's favorable/unfavorable ratings, how well the presidential candidates fare in New York and some statistics on Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
But perhaps the most important question dealt with high gas prices in New York. According to the survey, 61 percent of New Yorkers surveyed support a "gas tax holiday" while 35 percent oppose it. When asked what impact gas prices had, 57 percent of New Yorkers said that high gas prices had a "very serious impact."
The poll also asked respondents if they would prefer a Republican Senate so that New York's government isn't dominated by Democrats of if they preferred Democrats to "make state government more effective."
The survey found that 48 percent believed that it was important to have a Democratic Senate compared to only 39 percent who believed that it was important to have a Republican Senate.
That is important, considering Democrats do have the Executive Branch and the Assembly. Some voters might be hesitant to have Democrats holding the majority in the New York State Senate, but it is clear they want change.
And for the record, more New Yorkers have a favorable view of Barack Obama than they do of Hillary Clinton. |
