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New York Daily News Exclusive Omnibus Questions: The Marist Poll Observations SCHEDULED RELEASE SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
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Many Satisfied with Choices in the Race for Mayor: When New York City voters are asked if they are satisfied or not satisfied with their options in this year’s mayor’s election, 68% report they are content. This sentiment, however, is slightly stronger among Bloomberg’s supporters -- 75% -- than with Thompson voters -- 67%. See table for: Overall, are you satisfied or not satisfied with the choice you have in this election for New York City Mayor?
Rudy Giuliani Edges Michael Bloomberg as the Best Mayor of NYC: When registered voters in New York City are asked to choose whom they thought was the best mayor of New York City in recent times, a plurality -- 36%, picks Rudy Giuliani. Michael Bloomberg is a close second with 30%. Ed Koch follows with 19% of New York City registered voters, and David Dinkins receives 10%. Differences are prominent across party lines. 34% of Democrats mention Bloomberg and 25% choose Giuliani. Among Republicans, Giuliani is the first choice of 71% compared with 16% who pick Bloomberg. See table for: Which one of the following do you think has been the best mayor for New York City?
Weariness of Bloomberg? The New York City electorate divides over whether or not voters have grown weary of Mayor Bloomberg. 47% of registered voters in New York City report they are tired of Michael Bloomberg as mayor while 46% say they are looking forward to having him continue in office. See table for: Overall, are you tired of Michael Bloomberg or are you looking forward to having him continue as mayor?
Nature of the Sample This survey of 792 New York City registered voters (including 446 likely voters) was conducted on September 15th through September 17th, 2009. Registered voters were interviewed by telephone in proportion to the voter registration in each borough in New York City and adjusted for turnout in city elections. Telephone numbers were selected based upon a list of telephone exchanges from throughout the city. To increase coverage, this land-line sample was supplemented by respondents reached through random dialing of cell phone numbers. The two samples were then combined. Results for registered voters are statistically significant at ±3.5%; likely voters are statistically significant at ±5.0%. The error margin increases for crosstabulations.
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Tables Overall, are you satisfied or not satisfied with the choice you have in this election for New York City Mayor?
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Which one of the following do you think has been the best mayor for New York City?
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Overall, are you tired of Michael Bloomberg or are you looking forward to having him continue as mayor?
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