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Weiner Shows Gains on Heels of Candidacy Announcement (within margin of error 24-19%: Marist Poll)
Marist Poll ^ | Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Posted on 05/28/2013 1:07:49 PM PDT by drewh

In the first poll since his announcement, Weiner places second with the support of 19% of the city’s registered Democrats. New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn still leads but with only 24% of Democrats’ support, the lowest she has had in this race.

Among registered Democrats in New York City, including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate, if the Democratic primary were held today, here is how the contest would stand: 24% Christine Quinn 19% Anthony Weiner 12% Bill de Blasio 11% Bill Thompson 8% John Liu 1% Sal Albanese <1% Erick Salgado 1% Other 23% Undecided Click Here for Complete May 28, 2013 NYC Marist Poll Release and Tables

“The Democratic primary for mayor remains wide open,” says Dr. Lee M. Miringoff, Director of The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. “It is likely to come down to who can punch their ticket for the runoff.”

Majority Willing to Give Weiner a Second Chance How do registered voters in New York City react to Anthony Weiner’s candidacy when considering the sexting scandal that resulted in his resignation from Congress? A majority of voters — 53% — say he deserves a second chance. 39% believe Weiner does not have the character to be mayor, and 8% are unsure.

Among Democrats, 59% think he deserves a second chance. 58% of non-enrolled voters feel the same. However, six in ten Republicans — 61% — believe he does not have the character to be mayor. But registered Democrats divide when asked about their impressions of Weiner.

44% of Democrats view him favorably, while 44% do not. 12% are unsure. In April, 45% of the city’s Democrats had a favorable view of Weiner, and 41% had a negative view of him. 15% were unsure at the time.

(Excerpt) Read more at maristpoll.marist.edu ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New York
KEYWORDS: newyork; newyorkcity; weiner
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To: EQAndyBuzz

Being an alcoholic lesbian who abuses her staff(Quinn) or a lying narcissistic sexual deviant (Weiner) is not a hinderance with Democratic Party primary voters. No doubt they will run first and second in the primary election. Sadly one of them will probably be the next mayor of New York and transform the once greatest city in the world into another Detroit.


21 posted on 05/28/2013 1:42:11 PM PDT by allendale
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To: Iron Munro

Hillary! will have to make a difficult choice between Weenie and DeVal Patrick for her VP in 2016.


22 posted on 05/28/2013 1:43:18 PM PDT by nascarnation (Baraq's economic policy: trickle up poverty)
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To: demshateGod

that’s what she said.


23 posted on 05/28/2013 1:44:58 PM PDT by NeoCaveman (DC, it's Versailles on the Potomac but without the food and culture)
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To: Trapped Behind Enemy Lines

How would you feel if you were one of the other Dem mayoral candidates who is actually losing to Weiner? Maybe if they called a press conference and then mooned the press, they could pull up even in the polls.


24 posted on 05/28/2013 1:47:51 PM PDT by Avid Coug
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To: drewh

I can think of no reason at all why New Yorkers shouldn’t be smacked in the face by Weiner for years to come.

He’s perfect for them.


25 posted on 05/28/2013 1:54:13 PM PDT by chris37 (Heartless.)
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To: drewh
The voters in NYC will put him over the top. Have you seen the conglomeration of misfits running for this job? It resembles the bar scene in “Star Wars”.
26 posted on 05/28/2013 1:54:51 PM PDT by kenmcg (scapegoat)
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To: drewh

Weiner may just slide in there.


27 posted on 05/28/2013 1:55:51 PM PDT by moovova
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To: drewh

Isn’t there a typo in the name of the poll? Didn’t they leave out an “x”? Lol.


28 posted on 05/28/2013 1:56:03 PM PDT by 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten
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To: moovova

Is he rising in the poles?


29 posted on 05/28/2013 1:57:19 PM PDT by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
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To: drewh

Being Mayor of New York City is definitely not a missionary position.


30 posted on 05/28/2013 1:57:23 PM PDT by moovova
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To: drewh

Anybody know the election rules in NYC?
Does the most votes win or have to get a majority?


31 posted on 05/28/2013 1:57:27 PM PDT by nascarnation (Baraq's economic policy: trickle up poverty)
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To: MrB

Definitely rising to the occasion.


32 posted on 05/28/2013 1:58:22 PM PDT by moovova
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To: kenmcg
NYC council meeting star wars cantina photo: Star Wars Cantina StarWarsCantina.jpg
33 posted on 05/28/2013 1:59:29 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: All armed conservatives.)
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To: nascarnation

Actually, it’s based on length... maybe some extra points for diameter...


34 posted on 05/28/2013 2:02:12 PM PDT by moovova
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To: tumblindice

With slogans like A WEINER IN EVERY BUN. And once elected you will RELISH ME. It no wonder this WEINER has risen in the polls.


35 posted on 05/28/2013 2:05:54 PM PDT by spawn44 (MOO)
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To: drewh
Will Weiner get a Huma on election night?

Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!

36 posted on 05/28/2013 2:07:01 PM PDT by wku man (Amnesty? No Way, Jose (No Se Puede!) by 10 Pound Test http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsTUQ8yOI2c)
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To: moovova

LMAO


37 posted on 05/28/2013 2:12:23 PM PDT by nascarnation (Baraq's economic policy: trickle up poverty)
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To: Zakeet

Anthony wins the election: Weiner wins by ...the skin of his.....oh, wait, I forgot...he’s Jewish....


38 posted on 05/28/2013 2:12:54 PM PDT by Red Badger (Want to be surprised? Google your own name......Want to have fun? Google your friend's names........)
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To: nascarnation

Weiner’s growth, lead extended!


39 posted on 05/28/2013 2:16:59 PM PDT by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: Iron Munro

How about despot Mike Bloomberg? They complain “Oh the guy is a tyrant! He is making life hell!” Then he overturns term limits and what do they do? Reelect him again!


40 posted on 05/28/2013 2:25:51 PM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (Someday our schools will teach the difference between "lose" and "loose")
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