[The Old Hoosier]

From the story:

The poll of 800 voters was conducted Sept. 16-24 by Market Research Insight for NCFREE, a nonprofit group that provides polling and political analysis for businesses in North Carolina.

Bowles led Burr 42 percent to 31 percent in a head-to-head matchup, while 28 percent were undecided. The survey had a 4 percent margin of error.

In a generic test of party preference, the survey also found that 41 percent of those surveyed would prefer a Democrat to win the Senate race, while 34 percent said they preferred a Republican.

[UCAL]

Thanks for the additional information. Up until now I've considered Illinois a loss for our side with Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina almost certain pick-ups. Do you really feel that this race is competitive or is this poll questionable?

[JohnnyZ]

The poll of 800 voters was conducted Sept. 16-24 by Market Research Insight for NCFREE

Why is Roll Call citing a month-old poll showing Bowles leading when the N&O poll at the same time showed Burr leading? Aren't the first three letters of NEWS => N-E-W?