Poll: Gay marriage gains support, but not NY gov. Newsday
New York Gov. David Paterson‘s popularity in the state continues to tank, but his effort to legalize same-sex marriage has the support of a majority of voters, according to a poll released Monday.
The Siena College Research Institute poll found the Democrat is now viewed unfavorably by 63 percent of New Yorkers, down from 58 percent last month.
His job performance rating stood at 81 percent negative after a series of missteps eroded the strong public support he enjoyed when he was thrust into office 13 months ago as the state’s first black and legally blind governor.
Earlier polls have shown several issues hurt Paterson, including his secretive budget process that raised taxes but cut spending less than he promised, and how he handled filling Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton‘s vacated Senate seat, a botched process that ended in unfounded leaks of accusations against one-time candidate Caroline Kennedy. See Poll: Gay marriage gains support, but not NY gov. Newsday
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Quinn’s US Senate Diplomacy
Unlike Mayor Bloomberg, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn didn’t jump to Caroline Kennedy’s defense today when asked if Kennedy had gotten a “raw deal” from Gov. David Paterson during the much-maligned US Senate selection process.
Quinn chose to diplomatically skirt the question, the DN’s Frank Lombardi reports, saying:
“Caroline decided to drop out for personal reasons. I obviously, you know, wish her and her family well as regard to whatever this personal situation is.
“And I think what we all need to do now is get back to work, focus on the large agenda in Washington right now. We’re lucky that we have two senators right now fighting for us in Washington, not one. And we all need to work together and try to make sure that New York gets its appropriate share of the federal stimulus package.
“…So I think the focus now shouldn’t be on the past and what happened; the focus should be on moving forward for the city and state of New York and working with our senators to do that.”
Quinn also confirmed she chatted on the phone with Congresswoman-turned-Senator Kirsten Gillibrand See Quinn’s US Senate Diplomacy
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Caroline ends bid to replace Hillary
(Albany, New York) Caroline Kennedy has ended her quest for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton, halting a campaign that began with popular support but withered quickly over criticism about her experience and her reluctance to answer questions about her finances.
Kennedy made the announcement in a terse …
Caroline ends bid to replace Hillary
(Albany, New York) Caroline Kennedy has ended her quest for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton, halting a campaign that began with popular support but withered quickly over criticism about her experience and her reluctance to answer questions about her finances.
Kennedy made the announcement in a terse …
Paterson gives few clues about Clinton replacement
(New York City) New York Gov. David Paterson (D) is giving few clues about who he will name to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate.
Caroline Kennedy is widely believed to be the frontrunner but Paterson also is said to be considering New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo who has been …
Caroline Kennedy supports gay marriage
(New York City) US Senate hopeful Caroline Kennedy says she supports the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry.
Kennedy is seeking the Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton who has been nominated by President-elect Barack Obama to be Secretary of State.
Kennedy is one of several people seeking the …
Caroline Kennedy supports gay marriage
(New York City) US Senate hopeful Caroline Kennedy says she supports the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry.
Kennedy is seeking the Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton who has been nominated by President-elect Barack Obama to be Secretary of State.
Kennedy is one of several people seeking the …
Caroline Bucks Barack, Hillary On Gay Nups
(The Politico) Caroline Kennedy’s spokesman provided seven answers to eight questions Ben and I submitted on a wide array of political and policy questions.
Many of the answers were relatively vague and politician-y, but she did make some news: She supports gay marriage — bucking her mentor Barack Obama and possible predecessor Hillary Clinton.
“Caroline supports full equality and marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples,” wrote spokesman Stefan Friedman.
She also dissed Clinton’s Oct. 2002 vote authorizing the Iraq invasion: “Caroline opposed the war in Iraq from the beginning. She supports President-Elect Obama’s plan to work with our military leaders to begin a responsible withdrawal.” See Caroline Bucks Barack, Hillary On Gay Nups
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