Just under one-third, about the same percentage as last April, have an unfavorable view of her. Favorable views of him have increased somewhat, from 26 percent to 33 percent, but negative views of him have nearly tripled since June, from 10 percent to 28 percent now. Only 18 percent of voters living in New York City have a favorable view of Lazio, but that figure rises to 38 percent among suburban voters and 43 percent among voters living upstate. But despite the changes in overall views of the candidates, both are now viewed similarly on specific characteristics. Fifty-four percent say Clinton has the right experience for the job, and 56 percent say the same for Lazio.
Half say each has honesty and integrity.
However, this is a quality on which Democrats typically fare better than Republicans. Both candidates are viewed nearly equally on being able to get things done for New Yorkers in the Senate. Forty-four percent of voters think Clinton would be better at getting along and working with other members of the Senate, and 41 percent say that Lazio would be more effective. This has changed little in the past three months. If anything they have become more comfortable with her residency status in the past year.