Michael Dawidziak
Michael Dawidziak writes an opinion page column for Newsday. He has been a political consultant, strategist and pollster for more than 30 years.
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Michael Dawidziak 2/19/13 Dawidziak:Tread carefully in remaking LIPA
There's a long history of political fortunes made and lost here over electricity. ... Read more »
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Michael Dawidziak 2/5/13 Dawidziak: GOP finally focusing on immigration
Today's immigrants will give their support to the party who puts out the welcome mat. ... Read more »
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Michael Dawidziak 1/22/13 Dawidziak: LILCO to LIPA, how we got here
Gov. Cuomo said LILCO had to end. Gov. Cuomo said "LIPA has to end." ... Read more »
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Michael Dawidziak 1/9/13 Dawidziak: Watching Cuomo for 2013 -- and 2016
Political insiders will be charting the direction of Andrew M. Cuomo. ... Read more »
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Michael Dawidziak 12/18/12 Dawidziak: Obama, Boehner should ignore the zealots
Polls say overwhelmingly that Americans want the partisan gridlock to end. ... Read more »
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Michael Dawidziak 12/4/12 Dawidziak: Some LIers have a chance to consolidate
Consolidation is one remedy to skyrocketing taxes. ... Read more »
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Michael Dawidziak 11/20/12 Dawidziak: Republicans should open up their 'big tent'
It might be 20 years since Atwater's "big tent," but it's better late than never. ... Read more »
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Michael Dawidziak 11/7/12 Dawidziak: LI voters navigate a turbulent election
Long Island voters, you should take a bow. ... Read more »
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Michael Dawidziak 11/2/12 Dawidziak: Storms can change political futures
As Long Islanders recover from the mess left by Sandy, we also wind down what ... Read more »
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Michael Dawidziak 10/17/12 Dawidziak: Hofstra debate won't sway the swing voters
The country didn't get the answers they were looking for. ... Read more »
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Michael Dawidziak 10/2/12 Dawidziak: In debates, more power to the 'referee'
The debate will bit Jim Lehrer against the candidates. ... Read more »
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Michael Dawidziak 9/18/12 Dawidziak: Tea party picked the wrong fight with Saladino
You've got to pick your battles. This is as true in politics as it is ... Read more »
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Michael Dawidziak 9/4/12 Dawidziak: Obama has a big task for big speech
When President Barack Obama takes the stage tomorrow evening, his political advocates and opponents will ... Read more »
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Michael Dawidziak 8/29/12 Dawidziak: What do LIers want to hear from Mitt Romney?
The convention pictures that have been beaming into your living room from Tampa, and will ... Read more »
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Michael Dawidziak 8/7/12 Dawidziak: For VP, go with strategy over history
The Republican National Convention is three weeks away. With little else to talk about during ... Read more »
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Other Columnists 1/18/11 Dawidziak: MLK Jr.'s message challenges LI
Michael Dawidziak is a political consultant and pollster. ... Read more »
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Other Columnists 12/28/10 Dawidziak: Let's have compromise in 2011
Michael Dawidziak has been a political consultant, strategist and pollster for over 30 years. ... Read more »
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Other Columnists 12/21/10 Dawidziak: Bill of Rights under attack
Last Wednesday, Dec. 15, was Bill of Rights Day. Did anybody notice? No? ... Read more »
