Published 1/15/2009
at WSJ.com: Washington Wire
Susan Davis reports on polling.
Nearly one-third of Americans have a positive view of Caroline Kennedy , who is vying to be Sen. Hillary Clinton s successor in the Senate. Some 31% of respondents in the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll said they have either a very or somewhat positive view of former President John F. Kennedy s daughter.
At the same time, 22% have either a somewhat or very negative view of Kennedy, while about one-third, 32% are neutral towards her.
Despite her name identification and political pedigree, New Yorkers arent smitten with the idea of Kennedy in the Senate, according to the latest Marist Poll released today. Four out of 10 registered New York voters said they want Democratic Gov. David Paterson to appoint New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo , compared with 25% who believe Kennedy should get the job.
Cuomos support has surged in the Marist poll, which just last month showed the two candidates tied at 25% for New Yorkers ...
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