Democratic NY US Senator Gillibrand In Weak Position For Reelection
Posted May 12, 2009 at 9:57 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack
According to a Marist Institute Poll, Democratic NY Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is in a weak position, re: her 2010 reelection bid: "Hers was an atypical ascent to the Senate, and . . . Gillibrand has a long way to go to convince New Yorkers that she belongs there . . . 19% of voters today think she is doing an above average job. And, more voters have formed an opinion of Gillibrand. While half of voters back in March reported they weren’t quite sure how Gillibrand was doing, fewer — 43% — feel that way now. However, there’s a rub. More New York voters — 10% — currently view Gillibrand as doing a subpar job compared with two months ago when 5% shared that view. . . "
". . . . What are Senator Gillibrand’s chances for election to the U.S. Senate in 2010? In a hypothetical matchup against former New York State Governor George Pataki, Gillibrand trails Pataki, 38% to 46%. Gillibrand has lost ground to the former governor. In Marist' March surve, Gillibrand led Pataki 45% to 41%. Although still in the lead, Gillibrand has also lost support in a hypothetical pairing against U.S. Representative Peter King. Currently, 42% of voters say they would back Gillibrand while 31% report they would vote for King. 27% are unsure. However, in March, Gillibrand led King 49% to 28% with 23% reporting they were uncertain about whom they would support."
