6 Months after 9/11, Pataki still has high job approval ratings

Siena [College] Research Institute ^ | 3-11-02 | Siena College

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Siena Research Institute

of Siena College, Loudonville, NY.

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                                                                                                                       For Immediate Release: Monday – March 11, 2002

 

Governor’s Approval Slipping from 911 Peak Levels– But Still High

 

Legislature Gets 10 Point Boost From New York City

 

Loudonville, New York – Approval rating for Governor Pataki dropped again in February of 2002 to a level of 68%, but it’s still strong according to the most recent public opinion poll by the Siena Research Institute (SRI).  The State Legislature’s approval rating surged in New York City to 46% from 36% in January 2002, meanwhile support for them in Upstate fell 13 points to 32 %.  

The February SRI poll found that:

 

·          Governor Pataki’s approval rating fell to 68%, but it is still high and up 7 points from 61% in February 2001. The new rating reflects a 12-point drop from his 80% rating after the terrorist attacks.  

·          The February 2002 SRI survey reflects slippage among all categories for the Governor except among New York City residents where approval increased by 1 point.  

·          Sharpest drop in approval for Pataki was among those who live outside the New York City area. The Governor’s rating dropped 7 points outside the big apple.  

·          Both residents over age 55 and those with a household income greater than 50k were tied as they were down 5-points each. Approval among men and women also slipped 4 points in each category.  

·          Job approval rating for the New York State legislature dropped 2 points to 39% in February, down 10 points from a year ago.

 

·          Big boosts for the New York Assembly and Senate came from New York City up 10 points, Democrats up 7 points and younger residents up 4 points.

 

·          The most significant drop in approval for the legislature came from non-New York City residents, older New Yorkers, and independent/other party members down 13 points, 10 points and 8 points respectively.

 

“The Governor’s elevated approval ratings are now beginning to return to more sensible pre 911 levels.” said Polling Director Belio Martinez. “It should be noted, however, that Pataki did submit his budget proposal, and that although last month’s SRI poll showed that 71% of New Yorkers do not expect an on-time budget, it’s a reality that when a budget is late, the legislature gets blamed for it and these poll numbers could be reflecting that.”

 

The SRI survey was conducted February 4 - February 28 by random telephone calls to 608 New York State residents over the age of 18.  It has a margin of error of +/- 4%. For more information or comments, please contact SRI Polling Director Belio Martinez at office 518-783-2901 or at home 518-842-1165. Survey Cross-tabs and frequencies can be found at: www.siena.edu/sri

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Guess they are not going to tell us about the polling on the loathsome junior senator from New York!!! LOL