Here are the latest results from the New York poll by WNBC/Marist Poll published on USAElectionPolls.com:
There were 401 voters polled on 1/15-17.
| WNBC/Marist Poll Date: 1/15-17 New York Est. MoE = 4.6% |
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| John McCain | 34% |
| Mitt Romney | 19% |
| Rudy Giuliani | 19% |
| Mike Huckabee | 15% |
| Fred Thompson | 6% |
| Ron Paul | 2% |
| Unsure | 5% |
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The Voters’ Agenda: Three in ten Republicans are looking for a strong leader in their presidential nominee. Although John McCain is ahead of the other presidential contenders among this group of voters, 22% of Republicans who see this as the most important quality in the next president are still undecided about whom to support in the primary. 21% of Republicans want someone who is close to them on the issues. 20% would like someone who can bring about change and another one-fifth of the Republican electorate wants a candidate who shares their values.The Voters’ Priorities: The economy, the war in Iraq, and security from terrorism top the list of concerns on the minds of New York Republican voters. 24% of Republicans say the economy is the most important issue when deciding their vote for president, 18% mention the war in Iraq, and 16% cite security against terrorism.
Electability: 46% of registered Republicans in New York think John McCain is the Republican most likely to beat the Democrat in November. 19% of Republicans in the state have this view of Mitt Romney, and only 15% think Rudy Giuliani is most electable.
