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John Lahey, the recently retired president of Quinnipiac University, saw an opportunity in capturing political beliefs of residents across the Northeast and the country as he came to the school. It had just 12 stations when he was hired and he didn’t envision its current status. They now poll in 10 states, New York City and nationally. It’s consistent, but gradual growth,” said Schwartz. Mario Cuomo, quite quickly. “I knew coming to Quinnipiac the significance, and the use the university could use a poll for, to get media coverage, and get exposure with political leaders at a very high level,” said Lahey. “I very much knew the value of the poll, and so I was not surprised at all how successful we were.” The university now does little advertising as the poll suffices, Lahey said. “It keeps the brand out there.” Lahey said he believed the poll has affected national politics. “We’ve been really on top of the news, so if there’s a big issue ... we’re out there with high-quality polling data,” said Schwartz. “I have seen politicians over the years turn on a dime after they saw the Quinnipiac poll on some issue,” said Lahey.