Kilgore, Kaine neck-and-neck
By Christina Bellantoni
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
September 30, 2005
The race to be Virginia's next governor is tied, with both Republican Jerry W. Kilgore and Democrat Timothy M. Kaine receiving the same percentage of support, a statewide poll conducted by Rasmussen Reports shows. [See Poll]
If the election were held today, both men would receive 45 percent, the survey of 500 likely Virginia voters shows. The poll suggests more voters are making up their minds as the Nov. 8 election nears and as both candidates run negative television ads critical of their opponent.
Independent candidate H. Russell Potts Jr. would receive 5 percent of the vote, no change from the last poll conducted, Rasmussen said.
The poll showed that 5 percent of voters were undecided, down from the last poll taken on Sept. 14, which showed 10 percent of voters were unsure. The margin of error is 4.5 percentage points.
The results were provided to The Washington Times yesterday. The New Jersey-based Rasmussen surveyed the voters by telephone Wednesday.
"Kaine is making progress among the important constituencies he needs to reach," said Scott Rasmussen, president of the polling firm. "So far, Kaine is doing a better job of getting those who are unsure."
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Kilgore stumps at the pumps
He talks to voters at gas station; Kaine releases new television ad
by Jeffy Schapiro
Jerry W. Kilgore pumped gas yesterday, and Timothy M. Kaine pumped out a new attack ad.
Allen cautious on Miers pick
Seeks to learn more before endorsement; Sen. Warner lauds her
by Peter Hardin
WASHINGTON -- Republican Sen. George Allen of Virginia reacted cautiously to President Bush's pick of Harriet E. Miers for the Supreme Court, while fellow Sen. John W. Warner, R-Va., praised the choice.
CAMPAIGN SPOT WATCH: POTTS
by Jeffy Schapiro
The bottom line: Does anyone hear Potts? Does anyone care?
Few Virginians sign up to vote, registrars say
Only one week left to register in Nov. 8 statewide election
by Tyler Whitley
Interest appears slight in the Nov. 8 election in which Virginians will choose their next governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and members of the House of Delegates.
Vote early. Vote often. This will all be about turnout.