Posted on 07/27/2006 8:28:07 AM PDT by slowhand520
Virginia Senate Allen vs. Webb: Advantage Allen July 27, 2006
Republican Senator George Allen Incumbent Republican Senator George Allen continues to draw support from a majority of Virginia voters in his bid for re-election to the U.S. Senate. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey of 500 likely voters shows Allen leading Democrat James Webb 50% to 39%.
While essentially unchanged from a month ago, these numbers represent minor downturns for both candidates since our previous survey where Allen led Webb 51% to 41%.
Allen added two points to his favorable rating since June with 64% of those polled holding a positive opinion of him. Webb’s numbers fell slightly in this category; 46% of voters view him favorably compared with 51% of those surveyed last month.
Only 6% of voters are undecided about Allen, compared to 24% who are unsure what they think of Webb.
Among the issues on the minds of Virginia voters, the economy (28%), national security (23%) and the war in Iraq (17%) fill out the top three slots on the list the most important. Those who name national security as the top issue overwhelmingly favor Allen while those who see the War in Iraq as the top issue overwhelmingly favor Webb. (see crosstabs)
On another issue of 2006—voting—80% of those surveyed believe voters should be required to show photo identification when they report to the polls. Looking at the numbers along party lines, 91% of Republicans favor the I.D. requirement compared to 71% of Democrats.
Fifty-nine percent (59%) of respondents support ballots printed in English only with slightly more than one-third (37%) indicating that English and Spanish ballots are acceptable.
In what should be a wake up call for all elected officials, the majority of voters (50%) believe that the political system is badly broken. Thirty-six percent (36%) disagree and 15% aren’t sure. Party divisions show a vast difference in perceptions: 69% of Democrats believe the political system is damaged versus 31% of Republicans. When Bill Clinton was President, Republicans were more skeptical of the political system. Since George W. Bush was elected, the parties have reversed roles on such questions.
President Bush pulls approval from a slim majority of Virginia’s voters. Fifty-two percent (52%) give the president their approval; 47% disagree. Virginia Governor Tim Kaine (D) continues to produce high numbers. Sixty-nine percent (69%) of voters approve of his job performance while 27% do not.
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The telephone survey of 500 Likely Voters was conducted by Rasmussen Reports July 18, 2006. The margin of sampling error for the survey is +/- 4.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. (see Methodology
Good Deal!!!!!!!1
You mean Webb's snide little tactic of mocking Allen's name by constantly referring to him as "George Felix Allen" in all his press releases and campaign e-mails isn't working?? How surprising Virginians aren't responding to such a mature and substantive candidate.
Democrats can't even win by hiring a republican (albeit RINO) to run on their ticket
But how does Webb stack up against "George Felix Allen"? ;)
Those #'s don't look to good for Webb :0)
A 10 point race--that's probably where it will be all summer, and where it ends up in November, give or take 2 points.
Good News except for Huck.
Voters not buying this "patriotic Democrat" ruse.
As a born and raised Virginian, I believe Virginians will do the right thing. I would venture to say in the end it will be Allen 55% and Webb 45%.
I look forward to the sputtering, retrospection, mea-culpas, and back-peddling by the MSM after the GOP maintains control of both chambers of Congress this fall.
My mistake -- measuring their own accountability will never happen.
Yup. Correct-a-mundo!
Webb is John Kerry Lite. The Democrats have recruited a former decorated veteran of a war they abhorred - and now tout that aspect of his past as a positive.
Have you seen how Webb's bumper stickers and lawn signs read: "Born Fighting!" This is sophistry.
Webb is running as a garden variety Democrat. Nothing new here.
Viva Allen!
All that data but no mention of the date of the primary.....
Thank God.
Where does Allen stand on illegal invaders?
"Where does Allen stand on illegal invaders?"
Allen gets high marks for his ...first secure the borders, stance on that issue.
More like "Born Angry!"
I say it'll be somewhere in the vicinity of 58-42 for Allen in November. This won't be very close.
The more Jim Webb opens his mouth the more he removes any doubt that he is an angry individual who emote rather than cogitates.
Wahoo. Looks like a pick up of a Senate seat.
Actually we will keep the seat, not pick up. But we have other seats we will pick up don't worry.
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