"Distrustful, even cynical"
Bits from the Siena poll released today:
+ When asked about how they view state politics, 52 percent of respondents said they were "distrustful, even cynical."
+ About 1/3 of respondents said it was either "very likely" or "somewhat likely" that their own state Senator or Assembly member could be arrested for corruption.
+ Percent who said they support: term limits, 82 percent; limiting candidates to one party line, 55 percent; a full-time legislature with no outside jobs, 54 percent. (If that were a Jeopardy clue, the correct response would be: "What are three things unlikely to happen with the New York State legislature?")
+ Andrew Cuomo's "favorable" number was 62 percent (it was 77 percent two years ago). And 16 percent of respondents said he was doing a "poor" job, the highest level so far. Fifty-three percent said they'd vote to re-elect him as things stand now.
+ On supporting full casinos in the state: 49 percent support, 44 percent oppose.
+ On whether to approve hydrofracking: 40 percent support, 45 percent oppose.
crosstabs | poll was conducted April 14-18 | margin of error: +/- 3.4
Earlier:
+ Andrew Cuomo's calibrations
+ State legislation: $10,000
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"Percent who said they support: term limits, 82 percent...."
And yet, voters overwhelmingly re-elect incumbents, year after year after year. Go figure.
... said Bob on Apr 22, 2013 at 4:45 PM | link
I guess thats the old Devil You Know thoery
... said Welf on Apr 23, 2013 at 9:34 AM | link