In January, a Quinnipiac poll put New York's support for same-sex marriage at 56 percent, and a new poll from Siena College (below) has the number even higher. In their extensive study on Governor Cuomo and his priorities, 58 percent of New York voters say they support making same-sex marriages legal in the state. And it's not just the commies liberals! more ›

A new Siena Research Institute poll [pdf] of 810 New York State voters found that 50 percent support legalizing the use of medical marijuana in New York, while 41 percent oppose it. (9 percent say they either don't have enough information, or they're paranoid the feds are tapping their phones.) 72 percent of those who consider themselves liberal support medical marijuana, and 62 percent of those hippies are between 18 and 34 years old. As for the opposition, pollster Steven Greenberg says, "Republicans, upstaters, older voters, and African American, Catholic and Protestant voters oppose it." more ›

A new Siena poll shows that Governor Paterson's rating have improved a little bit. Apparently 36% have a favorable view of him, up from 27% in the spring. However, 65% of voters surveyed would rather vote for someone else in the 2010 election. Voters will prefer Andrew Cuomo—but in a matchup vs. Rick Lazio, Paterson finally beats him, 42% to 39%. Guess that reinvention plan can't come soon enough! more ›

A new Siena poll reveals that voters are still unhappy with Governor Paterson: His job performance is 19% positive, 79% negative and only 15% of respondents want to re-elect him (72% say there should be someone else). Here's something to think about: Rudy Giuliani is gaining on Andrew Cuomo in a hypothetical 2010 gubernatorial matchup: last month, Cuomo got 52% and Giuilani 39% while this month, it's Cuomo 50% and Giuliani 43%. Giuliani beats Paterson 56% to 33%. more ›

The latest Siena Research Institute poll shows that Governor Paterson's approval rating has one point from 19 points to 18 points. PolitickerNY notes, "The biggest reasons [for his poor approval ratings] were his handling of the state budget"—you know, in secret with Sheldon Silver and Malcolm Smith—"and approving pay raises for staffers. Two thirds of voters surveyed cited that Paterson 'has shown he's just not up to the job of being our governor' as contributing to the popularity decline." More dismal numbers: Paterson is viewed unfavorably by 63% of NY voters polled (favorably by 27%) and only 12% would want him in 2010 (vs. 71% who want someone else). On the upside, 53% of voters think gay marriage should pass (vs. 39% who don't)—gay marriage is Paterson's new pet issue. more ›

The Siena Research Institute says that NY voters aren't very happy with Governor David Paterson. In the latest Siena New York Poll, 40% of respondents view the Governor favorably—while 47% view him unfavorably. This is "down from last month’s 54-30 percent favorable rating, and his high of 64-19 percent in November." more ›