In Georgia, Isakson Leads But Others Within Range

Congressional Quarterly ^ | May 1, 2009

[Clintonfatigued]

Sen. Johnny Isakson is looking a mite vulnerable as the 2010 election season begins, according a Research 2000 poll for the Daily Kos that shows possible challengers close on his heels.

The Georgia Republican was paired against several possible Senate contenders, including former Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes and Democratic Rep. Jim Marshall. According to the poll of registered voters conducted April 27-29, Isakson would pull 47 percent of the vote against Barnes' 43 percent if the election were held this week, while doing better against Marshall, 48 percent to 40 percent.

The poll also found Isakson's "favorable" ratings to be about 47 percent.

His "unfavorable" rating was 41 percent. By comparison, Barnes' favorable rating was 45 percent to 35 unfavorable, while Marshall pulled a favorable rating of 41 percent and 25 unfavorable.

[Clintonfatigued]

Isakson is not as strong as I thought he would be. He also may face a primary challenge from Congressman Paul Broun.

[Principled]

Barnes has no shot. We all hate him. All of us.

I’m not fond of Isaakson - but he’s less bad than either.

I wish we could get a conservative - say Zell Miller. ! He’d be a good piece better.

[Big_Monkey]

Ten or fifteen years ago, the Atlanta suburbs were overwhelmingly Republican strongholds. They still favor the GOP, but not in the percentages that they once did.

I'm guessing that GA is facing the same problems that NC and SC are facing. New Englanders are retiring or relocating to GA for a more favorable employment or tax environment, but they're bringing with them their big-government wants and desires. Apparently, these transplants have no idea why GA is a more favorable place for employers (and employees) and a reprieve from Northern tax burdens.

[bamahead]

Isakson is facing the same problem as Chambliss did...he supported Shamnesty...so he is getting a somewhat lukewarm response.

Barnes has no shot. He is not well liked, especially in the southern half of the state.

[Sybeck1]

I guess they can always beg Sarah back to save the day....

[bamahead]

You are absolutely right about the transplants.

[Gay State Conservative]

Yup,the Daily Chaos is an outstanding source of accurate,unbiased news analysis.

[Clintonfatigued]

“the Daily Chaos is an outstanding source of accurate,unbiased news analysis.”

Good one, lol. At the same time, I don’t know of any organization that pays a polling firm to lie to them. So this poll should be taken as an outlier poll.

[bamahead]

Zell is getting up there in years.

I would love to see Herman Cain make another run for it.

[Principled]

you’re right, of course, about Zell’s age. I suppose i said that just to say even Zell as a dem would be better than Isaakson [or barnes of course.]

Cain would be a really good choice. Successful businessman, conservative, and black. I hate to think that would matter - but he would have certain license to criticize 0bama that whitey doesn’t have.

[Clintonfatigued]

Herman Cain had dropped out of politics a while back due to health problems.

[tunedin]

Big_Monkey is unfortunately right about the transplants, but some of us do wake up and figure it out.

[bamahead]

That’s great!

And those of you who do wake up must EDUCATE your fellow transplants to the fact that conservative government and economic freedom is what we have, and why they fled their yankee states as economic refugees!

[bamahead]

He’s regained much of his health, and his voice.

http://www.hermancain.com/

[backhoe]

Ten or fifteen years ago, the Atlanta suburbs were overwhelmingly Republican strongholds. They still favor the GOP, but not in the percentages that they once did. I'm guessing that GA is facing the same problems that NC and SC are facing. New Englanders are retiring or relocating to GA for a more favorable employment or tax environment, but they're bringing with them their big-government wants and desires. Apparently, these transplants have no idea why GA is a more favorable place for employers (and employees) and a reprieve from Northern tax burdens.

You got it, neighbor- and what's worse, when they get tired of the corruption, taxes, and onerous regulations that they helped foster- they head for our area, bringing their damn-fool ideas and "needs" with them.

[Big_Monkey]

"You got it, neighbor- and what's worse, when they get tired of the corruption, taxes, and onerous regulations that they helped foster- they head for our area, bringing their damn-fool ideas and "needs" with them.

This is by no means scientific, but in my neighborhood, all the transplants that I know from the mid-west (including myself), are all dyed-in-the-wool Republicans. And, oddly enough, practicing Catholics - our parish is absolutely packed SRO each Sunday. But, the great percentage of people from NY, NJ, MA etc., are Democrats (and fiercely secular) - and are vocal about it. They all had the Obama yard signs and bumper stickers. They're obnoxious about it.

But, if you ask them why they moved to ATL, they all say it was because either they were transferred (better climate for employers) or they moved voluntarily to escape the onerous tax laws in NE. But, they just can't get it through their head that they're bringing those same onerous tax laws with them. It's aggravating.

[kalee]

Same thing in NC. They left the north east because of high taxes but then demand NC provide the services that led to the high taxes back where they left.

[Impy]

Ole Zig Zag Zell, former segregationist turned liberal carterite turned 3-rd way clintonite turned conservative democrat turned conservative Republican who calls himself a democrat turned supporter of Mike Gravel for President in 2008? No thanks. Who knows what he may turn into next.

[Impy]

Isakson has kind flow under the radar. Hasn’t made much news in his term.

I like Paul Broun but I don’t see any great need to primary Isakson.