Yes it does.
And that's just the City.
Posted on 08/25/2005 1:26:33 PM PDT by RWR8189
August 25, 2005--New York's Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has a huge lead over two potential Republican challengers in the race to become Governor of the Empire State.
Spitzer leads William Weld 55% to 20%. Weld, a former Governor of Massachusetts, moved back to New York five years ago and recently announced his intention to enter the race.
Spitzer leads Tom Golisano by nearly as big a margin, 52% to 23%. Golisano is a billionaire who has previously run as an Independent candidate. He is considering a bid for the GOP nomination.
Spitzer is viewed favorably by 69% of New York voters and unfavorably by 19%. For Weld, the numbers are 35% favorable and 33% unfavorable. Golisano is viewed favorably by 39% and unfavorably by 32%.
Some Democrats have questioned the depth of Spitzer's support. The survey found that 46% of Democrats believe that Spitzer is the party's best candidate. Twenty-two percent (22%) disagree.
Spitzer also does well among Republicans. He trails Weld by just four points among GOP voters and is behind Golisano by six.
The newest entrant into the race--Weld-- has his work cut out for him within his own party. He is viewed favorably by just 43% of Republicans in the state. Twenty-six percent (26%) of the GOP faithful have an unfavorable opinion of Weld while 31% are not sure.
While just 32% of voters view Weld as a carpetbagger, there is some concern about the fact that he has already served as Governor of Massachusetts. Forty-six percent (46%) of all voters say this makes them less likely to vote for Weld. That view is shared by 41% of Republicans, 47% of Democrats, and 49% of those not affiliated with either major party.
Just 22% of voters say that Weld's service as Massachusetts Governor makes them more likely to vote for him.
The margin of sampling error for the full survey sample is +/- 4.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence.
August 23, 2005
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Election 2006 New York Governor |
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| William Weld (R) | 20% |
| Eliot Spitzer (D) | 55% |
| Other | 7% |
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Election 2006 Maryland Governor |
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| Tom Golisano (R) | 23% |
| Eliot Spitzer (D) | 52% |
| Other | 9% |
In light of Spitzer's prior record, I'd be heading for the borders if I were a corporation doing business in NY.
But such things may quickly move from speculation to reality.
So, Weld has already been a governor in MA, and now wants to become one in NY. Is he trying for a Guinness records book, or is it in the [blue] blood?
Tom Golisano is probably going to run.
Randy Daniels is going to run.
We'll see what the primary winds up.
The state GOP is in pretty bad shape, so I wouldn't expect much.
Wasn't Andrew Cuomo talking about running, too?
I think he's running for AG.
Spitzer will refuse to relase these. The left-wing media will cover for him. But, we should be prepared to have the words of the scumbag dems that relate to Roberts, thrown back at them with Spitzer.
Wall street will move OUT of NY. along with most of BIG Business.
NY will be more PC, than it is and the UN-employment will
go back to 10 percent,
Anyone want to BET ???
New York is evidently as bad a place as California. It doesn't even have the redeeming value of being pretty without its people.
They can have Spitzer if they are stupid enough to want him, but more and more jobs will hemorrage in the state following his election.
Well, I guess it has its moments.
Does anyone know where Spitzer stands on the New York Medicaid monster?
gs-funny you should mention guinness , as i recall that was his drink of choice at doyles when in high thirst. weld is a good guy. he is a fine debater and he and pirro will bring life to the ny (dare i say the word)? republicans. he's a rudy kinda guy. he was popular with a lot of folks back home. there were many a weld sighting at the greatful dead shows at the old gardens. the two of them will force the dems to focus time and money on what they assumed were sure bets. i promise you this , if he wants it he will give them a hell of a show. forget the polls . wait until weld gets out there. i tellin ya , people like him. of course we know new yorkers would never vote for a carpetbagger.
I have never seen a mad-dog prosecutor who isn't using the DA's office as a springboard for gaining more political power.
Don't trust 'em! Especially a gun-grabbing nanny-statist like this Spitzer guy.
It's almost time for Weld to begin his "listening tour."
Oh yeah -- and Cuomo's the "moderate" candidate; he's running against RFK Jr.
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