Marist Poll - New York Feb 20, 2004 [View All]

[Nicholas_J]

New York State Democratic Presidential Primary
February 20, 2004

KERRY WITH SIZEABLE LEAD AMONG NEW YORK STATE DEMOCRATS:
Massachusetts Senator John Kerry is outdistancing his rivals in the race for one of Super Tuesday’s delegate rich states. Kerry receives the support of 66% of likely New York State Democratic primary voters followed by 14% for North Carolina Senator John Edwards, 7% for Reverend Al Sharpton, and 3% for Dennis Kucinich. 10% are undecided.

MANY VOTERS STILL NOT FIRMLY COMMITTED TO A CANDIDATE:
Only 50% of likely New York State Democratic primary voters are strongly committed to a candidate for their party’s nomination for president. 27% say they somewhat support their choice, and 22% indicate they might vote differently on primary day. 52% of Kerry’s support is firmly committed to him. This is 34% of the
total likely Democratic primary electorate.

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Kerry's support in the suburbs of NYC and Upstate is running 10 -18 points over his 60 percent support in New York City.