Here Are The Results of SurveyUSA News Poll #15763

Geography Surveyed: New York
Data Collected: 09/01/2009
Release Date: 09/01/2009 2:00 PM ET
Sponsors: WABC-TV New York, WHEC-TV Rochester, WNYT-TV Albany

1
  Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.5 percentage points.

If Eliot Spitzer runs for public office again, which of the following best describes you: One: I would vote FOR Eliot Spitzer no matter what office he runs for and no matter who runs against him. Two: I would vote AGAINST Eliot Spitzer no matter what office he runs for and no matter who runs against him. Three: I need to know what office Spitzer is running for and who else is on the ballot before I know how I would vote.

15% For Spitzer No Matter What
39% Against No Matter What
47% Depends On Office / Ballot

2
  Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.5 percentage points.

On a scale of 1 to 10, where 10 means you have total respect for Eliot Spitzer and 1 means you have absolutely no respect for Eliot Spitzer, how much respect do you have for Eliot Spitzer?

3.9
Average
 
33% 1
8% 2
6% 3
8% 4
20% 5
6% 6
7% 7
7% 8
1% 9
3% 10

3
  Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.5 percentage points.

Who is better qualified to be governor of New York? Eliot Spitzer? Or David Paterson?

41% Spitzer
24% Paterson
35% Not Sure

4
  Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.4 percentage points.

Who is better qualified to be governor of New York? Eliot Spitzer? Or Rudolph Giuliani?

25% Spitzer
59% Giuliani
16% Not Sure

5
  Asked of 500 Adults
  Credibility Interval for this question = ± 4.4 percentage points.

Who is better qualified to be governor of New York? David Paterson or Rudolph Giuliani?

27% Paterson
61% Giuliani
13% Not Sure

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