Siena New York Poll

May 20, 2013

Half of Voters Agree with Gov: ‘NYS Govt. is Working Again’;
However, Two-Thirds Say State Government is Becoming
More Dysfunctional Every Day in Light of Corruption Scandals
Passing Laws to Address Corruption Tops List for End of Session
Are More Legislative Arrests Imminent? Nearly Nine in Ten Voters Say Yes
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April 22, 2013

81% of Voters Say More Arrests of Legislators for Corruption Are Likely; About 1/3 Say Their Legislator Could Be Arrested
Voters Split on Which Is More Important for Reducing Corruption in Legislature: Law Enforcement Reforms or Electoral Process Reforms
Federal Prosecutors & AG Should Take Lead in Cleaning Up Corruption
Overwhelming Support for Term Limits for Legislators; Support for Limiting Candidates to One Party Line & Full-Time Legislature with No Outside Jobs
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March 11, 2013

Cuomo’s Favorability Rating – Still Two-to-One  Positive – Hits Lowest Level Since He’s Been Governor
Support for New Gun Law Remains Strong; Majority Oppose Repeal of the Law; Voters Divided on Whether Law Was Rushed Through
Voters: Increase Minimum Wage; Enact Public Campaign Financing and Gov’s Reproductive Health Act; Decriminalize Small Amounts of Pot
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February 04, 2013

NY and Southern Tier Voters Nearly Evenly Divided on Fracking; Opponents More Passionate than Supporters
Cuomo’s Standing with Voters Slips a Little Overall, While Remaining Strong; More Dramatic Drop with Reps & Upstaters
2/3 Support New Gun Law; Majority: It Was Not Rushed Through
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January 17, 2013

Cuomo Enters 3rd Year Still Riding High with Voters
Many Cuomo State of State Proposals Have Very Strong Support
Two-Thirds Say New York Minorities Experience Discrimination
Assault Weapons Ban Strongly Supported; School Armed Guards Divides Voters
Majority Say Shared Leadership Will Help State Senate Be More Effective
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