NY Gov. 2010: Paterson Way Behind In Democratic Primary
Posted Nov 25, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack
According to a new Marist institute survey, incumbent Governor David Psterson his way behind both his Democratic rivals--especially popular Attorney General Andrew Cuomo--and in hypothetical match ups with his Republican rivals: "Among Democrats statewide, 72% report they would support Cuomo if the Democratic primary were held today while just 21% say they would vote for Paterson . . . Former U.S. Representative Rick Lazio has made no bones about the fact that he wants to be the Republican nominee for governor. But, how does he stack up against his possible, Democratic opponents? If Andrew Cuomo were the Democratic nominee and the election were held today, Cuomo would defeat Lazio by an almost three-to-one margin. Cuomo receives 69% of voters’ support to Lazio’s 24%. When Lazio is pitted against Governor David Paterson, the race is more competitive. In fact, voters divide. 44% of the electorate would back Paterson, and 44% would cast their ballot for Lazio. 12% are undecided. Little has changed in both of these hypothetical matchups since Marist last asked about about them in mid-September.
