Poll: New Yorkers prefer Cuomo

From NBC's Domenico Montanaro The latest poll out on the subject, shows New Yorkers prefer state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo over Caroline Kennedy to replace Hillary Clinton , who is likely to be confirmed as Secretary of State -- perhaps this week. Quinnipiac found Cuomo leading Kennedy 31%-24%. Despite their preference, New Yorkers believe New York Gov. David Paterson will still pick Kennedy, 38%-33%. Perhaps more troubling for Kennedy is that by a margin of 48%-37%, Empire Staters do not think she is qualified. (Democrats, however, give her the benefit of the doubt and say she is qualified, 47%-35%. Cuomo is the son of former popular Gov. Mario Cuomo . Andrew Cuomo is also the ex-husband of Caroline Kennedy's sister, Kerry Kennedy. Some reports indicated as well that Cuomo has stirred an anti-Caroline Upstate backlash. Both candidates have their pros and cons. Though Cuomo has more elective experience and name recognition, his sometimes prickly nature has made him not as ... (link)