5/28: Weiner Shows Gains on the Heels of Candidacy Announcement (NYC Mayor) [View all]

[brooklynite]

Source: Marist Poll

Former Congressman Anthony Weiner formally declared his candidacy for mayor of New York City last week. In the first poll since his online video announcement, Weiner places second with the support of 19% of the city’s registered Democrats. New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn still leads but with only 24% of Democrats’ support, the lowest she has had in this race.

Among registered Democrats in New York City, including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate, if the Democratic primary were held today, here is how the contest would stand:
24% Christine Quinn
19% Anthony Weiner
12% Bill de Blasio
11% Bill Thompson
8% John Liu
1% Sal Albanese
<1% Erick Salgado
1% Other
23% Undecided

Read more: http://maristpoll.marist.edu/528-weiner-shows-gains-on-the-heels-of-candidacy-announcement/

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Not sure how much this says about Weiner (given his "newness&quot as it does about Quinn's fading popularity. Also worth noting that nobody's dropping out (suggesting everyone sees her as a weak contender) meaning the strong likelihood of a dragged-out primary and runoff, which will give the Republican alternative (likely Joe Lhota) his best chance at an upset.