Two-thirds say Spitzer/Weiner attention is embarrassing, poll finds
LOUDONVILLE - More than two-thirds of voters think the national attention being shined on New York by the political comeback attempts of New York City Comptroller candidate and former Governor Eliot Spitzer and New York City mayoral candidate and former Congressman Anthony Weiner is embarrassing, according to a new Siena College Poll of New York voters released today.
“Although 16 percent of New Yorkers think the national attention from the Weiner and Spitzer candidacies is ‘no big deal’ and eight percent find it entertaining, 68 percent – including 62 percent of New York City voters – say it’s embarrassing,” said Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg. “Spitzer is not viewed as unfavorably as he was right after he resigned as Governor, however, he’s still viewed unfavorably by 59 percent of voters – including a majority of Democrats and New York City voters.
“While Spitzer’s unfavorable rating is down from the 79 percent who viewed him unfavorably in the aftermath of his resignation, Weiner has set a new all-time Siena College Poll record with 80 percent of voters viewing him unfavorably – including three-quarters of Democrats and New York City voters – compared to only 11 percent who have a favorable view of America’s most infamous tweeter,” Greenberg said.
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