Paterson could be in trouble, says poll
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/02/17/art.paterson.gi.jpg caption="A majority of voters don't approve of how Paterson handled the appointment of Hillary Clinton's successor."](CNN) - New York Gov. David Paterson could face a bruising primary challenge should current New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo decide to run.
A new Quinnipiac poll out Tuesday shows the New York governor losing to Cuomo by a 2-1 margin in a primary battle, 55 percent to 23 percent.
The same poll found 45 percent of New Yorkers approve of how Paterson is handling his job as governor, while 41 percent do not.
Should Paterson make it to the general election, the survey also shows him tied with Republican Rudy Giuliani at 43 percent each.
Paterson's low numbers follow controversy over his decision-making process in picking Kirsten Gillibrand as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's successor in the Senate. Just 35 percent approve of how the process played out while 52 percent disapprove, according to the poll.
The poll surveyed 1,065 New York State registered voters and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. It was conducted between Febuary 10-15.
From CNN Politics
- READ: Bipartisan infrastructure bill
- Here's what's in the bipartisan infrastructure bill August 2, 2021 03:30 am
- Schumer announces bipartisan group has finalized legislative text on infrastructure bill August 2, 2021 02:15 am
- Democrats increase pressure on party leadership to act on eviction moratorium as White House shifts focus to federal aid August 2, 2021 01:52 am
- McCarthy jokes 'it will be hard not to hit' Pelosi with gavel if he becomes House speaker August 1, 2021 10:30 pm
- Biden officials say US is still better off than earlier in pandemic despite new steps to fight Delta variant August 1, 2021 10:00 pm
Unfortunately it is his handicap that is at root of his low poll numbers. Some body is not asking the right questions in these polls.
he should have kept the kennedy dynasty alive that was a blind decision. so so dumb..............wot else for the man?
If Patterson is in a statistical deadheat with Giuliani,New Yorkers should be relieved to know that Cuomo will win in a walk!
Frankly from what I've seen of Governor Paterson's sparkling intellect and leadership performance, he is too dim to notice he is in "trouble" with his voters.
Paterson's low numbers follow controversy over his decision in picking Kirsten Gillibrand. NY and SNL wanted a NRA hater.
All of my relatives and their friendsm in NY will not be voting for him. He's too much of a 'kisser-upper.' Not able to MAN-UP under pressure.
I am a Democrat and this guy is an idiot.
This guy will never be elected. He could always get a job making corn brooms.