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Poll: Long Island shows strong support for Obama

President Barack Obama maintains strong support on Long Island, mirroring his level of popularity nationwide as he wrestles with issues such as health care and the economy, according to a Newsday/News 12 Long Island/Siena Research Institute poll.

Obama is seen favorably by 56 percent of Long Islanders surveyed, with 40 percent reporting an unfavorable view.

The poll, which surveyed Long...

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