Posted on 10/27/2009 1:06:47 PM PDT by wk4bush2004
A SurveyUSA poll conducted Oct. 25-26 of Virginia voters puts Republican Bob McDonnell up by 17 percentage points in next Tuesday's election for governor -- the fifth public poll in the past week that gives him a commanding, double-digit lead over Democratic nominee Creigh Deeds.
The SurveyUSA poll, which canvassed 502 voters who say they are likely to cast a ballot on Nov. 3, puts McDonnell up by 58 percent to 41 percent. McDonnell has a strong lead among political independents, 60 percent to 38 percent.
McDonnell is peeling away parts of the voter coalition that has boosted recent Democratic successes in Virginia, including Tim Kaine's election as governor in 2005 and Barack Obama's election as president in 2008.
SurveyUSA says that McDonnell is winning 21 percent of African-Americans, who usually give at least 90 percent of their votes to Democratic candidates; 16 percent of those who said they voted for Obama; 14 percent of self-identified Democrats; and 38 percent of those who describe their position on abortion as "pro-choice." McDonnell is a longstanding opponent of abortion, though he has largely ignored that issue and focused instead on the economy and transportation.
Here's a summary of the most recent polls:
Public Policy Polling, Oct. 23-26: McDonnell 58, Deeds 41
Washington Post, Oct. 22-25: McDonnell 55, Deeds 44
Public Policy Polling, Oct. 16-19: McDonnell 52, Deeds 40
SurveyUSA, Oct. 17-19: McDonnell 59, Deeds 40
CQ Politics rates the Virginia governor's race as Leans Republican.
Those Blue Dogs pushing zero’s agenda better take note.
Ruh roh. Guess Deeds forgot to follow the White House directions. Snort.
Now watch, after the Weakling leaves town (Norfolk) they’ll run a poll and announce (gasp!) that he’s only 3 points behind (or some such foolishness). Then in the next week an October Surprise for McDonnell will arrive...
Oh, please, oh, please, don’t call anybody a macaca....
No more polling in this race other than Rasmussen I believe.
are there any other statewide or legislative elections on the same day? any sense on how they are going?
Locally, the Va Pilot endorsed all Dems (big surprise). They carry more water for Deeds than the Niagra carries over the Falls. Call me cynical, but I just don’t trust the Liberals down here any more than I trusted them in Mass.
I just have to wonder if that number is that high because of the “messiah” throwing in his support for Deeds, or was that support for himself...after all, it’s all about the “O” in his mind anyway.
I just hope someone asked Gingrich if these numbers are OK.
Obama says it’s not his fault. He threw Deeds under the bus because it’s HIS fault.
http://www.bobmcdonnell.com/ for Governor
http://www.billbolling.com/ for Lieutenant Governor
http://www.cuccinelli.com/ for Attorney General
It’s get out the vote time.
yes indeed!!! But, we all need to vote!!!
Republicans are poised to take the Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General slots by huge margins.
In addition, Republicans already hold the majority in the House of Delegates, but could potentially pick up as many as 11 new seats.
Epic. Landslide.
The Dems are demoralized by polls and disinterested in voting. Obama’s visit to Norfolk is damage control.
‘zackly
This is nothing more than the White House saying “See? We tried to help...”
From. Your. Keyboard.......................you know the rest.
Don’t anybody stay home. Conservatives need to come out in force for Bob, Bill, and Ken.
Now can we bring back my favorite candidate? :)
This is terrific news for Virginia and for all of you!
It is past time to send a message...get out and vote!
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