Independent conservative pollster Scott Rasmussen has Rendell up big over any Republican challenger.
As of last week:
PA Governor 2006: Rendell Lead Grows
November 12, 2005--Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell has gained ground since the summer in his bid for re-election.
Rendell leads former Pittsburgh Steelers star Lynn Swann by fourteen percentage points--50% to 36%. In our July survey, Swann was just six points behind the Governor.
The latest Rasmussen Reports survey also shows Rendell holding an eight point edge, 47% to 39%, over former Lt. Governor Bill Scranton III. That's up from a four point lead in the summer.
Swann is viewed favorably by 49% of voters in the Keystone State and unfavorably by 33%. His support in the African-American community has declined significantly since summer.
Scranton is viewed favorably by 46% of voters and unfavorably by 35%. For Rendell, the numbers are more positive--53% favorable and 37% unfavorable.
"Rendell, the numbers are more positive--53% favorable and 37% unfavorable."
Those numbers are crap. I belong to a club where the members are about equal, pubbies and demonRATS, and while the RATS hate President Bush, for the most part, they are firmly against fast eddie. I think my neighbors dog could beat fast eddie.
FYI..see #13 & #15 this thread..seems like the reality is somewheres in the middle..which means that Rick may be closer than thought...