NY: Paterson (Marist 3/8)
Emily Swanson | March 9, 2010
Topics: poll
Marist
3/8/10; 529 registered voters, 4.5% margin of error
Mode: Live telephone interviews
(Marist release)
New York
Governor Paterson has said he will not run for election for governor this November. Do you think he should also resign as governor or do you think he should serve out the rest of his term?
28% Resign, 68% Serve out term
An investigation is underway to find out what occurred during a conversation Governor Paterson had with the victim of a possible domestic violence case against one of the governor's top aides. Regarding Governor Paterson's contact with the victim, do you think the governor:
7% Did nothing wrong
51% Unethical, but not illegal
25% Illegal
In general, do you think Governor Paterson is being treated fairly or unfairly?
54% Fairly, 39% Unfairly
Job Rating
Gov. Paterson: 19 / 79 (chart)
Lieut. Gov. Ravitch: 21 / 38
Attorney Gen. Cuomo: 54 / 39