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How Low Can Paterson's Poll Numbers Go?

2009_04_paterwaves.jpg The Marist Poll has the answer with its latest numbers for Governor Paterson: "it can still go lower, but not by much! Not quite one-fifth of New York registered voters statewide — 19% — report that Governor David Paterson is doing either an excellent or good job in office." And 51% of respondents say they rather have Spitzer in office. Marist's Lee Miringoff said, "The numbers could barely be any weaker for Governor Paterson—although we said that last March when he had a 26% rating" and says voters may think Paterson as the "wrong guy at the wrong place at the wrong time—and he has to find a way to make three wrongs make a right" which might be very difficult. Especially when it come to the 2010 election: Marist's current numbers show Attorney General Cuomo leading Paterson by 50 points and in a Paterson vs. Rudy Giuliani matchup, Giuliani would win 56% to 32%.

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  • abcohen

    I'm saying its a landslide that you only thought Bush vs (anyone) would be... I'm in the 68-73% range... as I dont think ANYONE likes this guy!

  • Spirit of 76

    starrygordon loves Paterson. He thinks Paterson does no wrong and will win the election handily.

  • Spirit of 76

    50 point lead for Cuomo. Let's see if Paterson can get that stretched out to 60 points by this time next year.

  • nomnomnom

    I see your 60 and raise you 5!

  • Spirit of 76

    Well, actually, by this time next year, it may be immaterial. When are they holding the primary? It has to be quite a bit earlier in the year if they don't want just five months of campaigning in the general election. Meanwhile, Paterson still insists he'll be the man to beat. A few months to erase a 50 point lead? Good luck!



    Actually, Pollster.com's chart shows an even grimmer prognosis.



    http://www.pollster.com/polls/ny/10-ny-gov-dempr.php



    Look at the line for Paterson showing a straight nosedive since November. He'll crater in a couple of months at the rate he's going.

  • whitecastlerock

    Let's ask the hipster grifter what she thinks of Paterson's poll

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