Politics & Government

Weiner Inching Closer to Quinn: Report

Could he overtake her in the mayoral race?

This article was written by C. Zawadi Morris.

Former Queens Rep. Anthony Weiner asked for "a second chance," and already, he is in second place…   

A poll released yesterday found that, not only is Weiner in second place in the race for New York City mayor, but that his position is growing more and more secure as he edges closer to Democratic frontrunner Christine Quinn. 

The poll, a survey conducted of 1,001 New York City between May 22 and May 24 by Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, show Weiner has now garnered 19 percent of the vote to Quinn’s 24 percent. In the same poll last month, Weiner had 15 and Quinn 26.   

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio is now in third place with 12 percent, followed by Bill Thompson with 11, Comptroller John Liu at 8 and long shots Sal Albanese and Erik Salgado at 1 each. Twenty-three percent of voters remain undecided. 

Also, the poll found Intensity of support varies for the two frontrunners.  Among those who support Christine Quinn, 30 percent are strongly behind her, and 42 percent somewhat support her. Twenty-four percent say they might vote differently, and 4 percent are undecided.  

Anthony Weiner’s supporters are a bit stronger in their backing: 43 percent strongly support him while 38 percent are somewhat supportive; 17 percent might vote differently, and 2 percent are unsure.   

“The Democratic primary for mayor remains wide open,” says Dr. Lee M. Miringoff, Director of The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. “It is likely to come down to who can punch their ticket for the runoff.”


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