According to a new poll of NYS registered voters conducted for the Empire Page by Siena Research Institute (6/12-14, 623 RV’s, +/- 3.9%) U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, by a 44% to 22% margin, is viewed as more effective for New York State than U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton.
When asked,”Who is a more effective senator for New York State, Charles Schumer or Hillary Clinton?” 44% chose Schumer, 22 percent chose Clinton, 22% said both are equally effective, and 12 percent had no opinion.
In a poll conducted for the Empire Page in June 2004 by Zogby asking a similar question (700 NYS LVs, +/- 3.8%), Schumer was deemed more effective by 36 % versus 30% for Clinton.
“The results reflect the fact that Senator Schumer spends an enormous amount of time and effort 
tending to New York State and its many needs and local concerns, while the news spotlight surrounding Senator Clinton’s national ambitions fair or unfair may be responsible for her diminished standing vis-a-vis Schumer regarding overall effectiveness,” stated Peter G. Pollak, Empire Page editor.
Pollak said that while all evidence points to the fact Clinton remains a very popular figure in New York State, “Chuck Schumer is well on his way to acquiring the political persona of former Senator Al D’Amato as the go-to-guy in Washington to ensure local concerns throughout the state are addressed,” he continued.
Crosstabs available to Empire Page subscribers.
Later This Week: New Empirepage/Siena numbers show how New Yorkers are assessing Governor George Pataki’s 12 years as Governor.