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Schaffer Closes 10-Point Gap Against Udall In Colorado
All Headline News ^ | July 25, 2008 12:17 p.m. EST | Kris Alingod - AHN News Writer

Posted on 07/25/2008 12:37:15 PM PDT by 11th_VA

Denver, CO (AHN) - Republican nominee Bob Schaffer and Rep. Mark Udall (D-CO) are tied in the race for the seat of retiring Sen. Wayne Allard (R-CO), according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll.

Schaffer and Udall are in a dead heat at 44 percent each. One percent of voters declared their support for other candidates and 11 percent were undecided.

Schaffer has closed a 10-point deficit since last month, when he trailed 38 percent to 48 percent. Pundits are attributing his rise to increased support for offshore oil drilling, which the former Republican congressman supports.

Fifty-nine percent of Colorado voters support drilling in protected offshore areas, while 37 percent oppose the idea and 4 percent are undecided. Less voters, however, were supportive of coastal exploration in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, with 52 percent of voters approving of the idea, 44 percent rejecting and 4 percent unsure.

Quinnipiac University Polling Institute Assistant Director Peter Brown says results in Colorado as well as three other swing states "show increased support for additional drilling."

Schaffer's gain from the growing support for coastal oil exploration promises to make the race, which Congressional Quarterly has rated as "leans Democratic," more competitive. Schaffer currently trails Udall in fund raising, and has been beleaguered by controversies surrounding his reported ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, and his support for a widely panned energy plan backed by President George W. Bush.


TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Colorado
KEYWORDS: 2008polls; co2008; electioncongress; electionussenate; polls; schaffer; udall
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Repeat after me, til Nov 4th - Drill for oil ...
1 posted on 07/25/2008 12:37:15 PM PDT by 11th_VA
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To: MSF BU

Here’s your answer


2 posted on 07/25/2008 12:37:50 PM PDT by 11th_VA
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To: 11th_VA

This can’t be. I just heard on MSNBC that Obama is cruising to victory and that the RATs will sweep every single contest this November.


3 posted on 07/25/2008 12:43:19 PM PDT by comebacknewt
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To: 11th_VA

Go Schaeffer...


4 posted on 07/25/2008 12:47:11 PM PDT by ptsal
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To: 11th_VA
You got it.

Every Republican pol should adopt this phrase:

"(My Democrat opponent) won't open new oil fields to end the fuel crisis. I will."

5 posted on 07/25/2008 12:47:15 PM PDT by Interesting Times (Swiftboating, you say? Check out ToSetTheRecordStraight.com)
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To: 11th_VA

Although I have quit donating to the RNC, I have been donating to the Schaffer campaign.


6 posted on 07/25/2008 12:53:15 PM PDT by MtnClimber (http://www.jeffhead.com/obama/nobamanation-sticker.jpg)
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To: 11th_VA

Does anyone know if Mark Udall of CO any relation to Tom Udall in NM?


7 posted on 07/25/2008 1:02:39 PM PDT by IYAS9YAS
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To: 11th_VA

Drill here, drill now, drill the tree hugging morons. They are a bunch of cornered rats on this issue and they can’t escape from it. Unless, of course, the Republicans set them free.


8 posted on 07/25/2008 1:03:52 PM PDT by centurion316 (Democrats - Supporting Al Qaida Worldwide)
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To: 11th_VA

Conservatism still sells.


9 posted on 07/25/2008 1:13:41 PM PDT by CowboyJay (There's always 2012...)
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To: MtnClimber

Do you happen to have a link to his site? I’ve been scattering small donations to just this kind of candidate—


10 posted on 07/25/2008 1:16:47 PM PDT by Mamzelle
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To: 11th_VA

Contact your congress daily

Pelosi AmericanVoices@mail.house.gov


11 posted on 07/25/2008 1:49:22 PM PDT by mouse1 (McCain 08)
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To: CowboyJay

Now we need for Sen Sununu to bounce back in NH, Sen Wicker to remain ahead in MS. Looks like Sen Coleman is gaining. If these guys win I will shed no tears if Sens Humphrey or Collins lose, though the latter seems to be ahead. Unfortunately VA is a lost cause, and most analysts say NM cannot be won.


12 posted on 07/25/2008 2:30:52 PM PDT by TNCMAXQ
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To: IYAS9YAS; 11th_VA
Does anyone know if Mark Udall of CO any relation to Tom Udall in NM?

All the Udall's in politics in western states are relatives. They are a big Mormon family. Senator Gordon H. Smith (R - OR) is also related to the Udalls.

13 posted on 07/25/2008 2:43:38 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative (Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less.)
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To: TNCMAXQ

Coleman has been consistently ahead I had thought.


14 posted on 07/25/2008 2:48:41 PM PDT by Republican Wildcat
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To: TNCMAXQ

Senator Hubert Humphrey or Gordon Humphrey?? I assume you meant Sununu since Gordon Humphrey was from NH. Ha ha.


15 posted on 07/25/2008 2:54:00 PM PDT by cotton1706
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To: cotton1706

Oops I was getting the Gordons mixed up! I meant Gordon SMITH of Oregon. We could use Gordon Humphrey back now. The way NH is going down the drain I think Sen Judd Gregg probably will be in trouble next time unless Obama is president and the Dems are in decline. If Sen Sununu manages to eke out a comeback victory this year then maybe it means NH hasn’t completely gone over to the dark side.


16 posted on 07/25/2008 3:00:17 PM PDT by TNCMAXQ
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To: Republican Wildcat

Coleman’s lead has been increasing but it was very tight for a while. At least one poll had Franken ahead but that was a while ago. Maybe Coleman was lucky the ran Franken and not a more electable Dem.


17 posted on 07/25/2008 3:01:41 PM PDT by TNCMAXQ
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To: Mamzelle

His web site is here:

http://www.bobschafferforsenate.com/


18 posted on 07/25/2008 3:19:07 PM PDT by MtnClimber (http://www.jeffhead.com/obama/nobamanation-sticker.jpg)
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To: Clintonfatigued; fieldmarshaldj

Hello!!


19 posted on 07/25/2008 4:47:29 PM PDT by Norman Bates (Freepmail me to be part of the McCain List!)
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To: 11th_VA; fieldmarshaldj; AuH2ORepublican; Kuksool; Norman Bates; LdSentinal; colorado tanker; ...

Excellent news! Rasmussen Reports also has Schaffer gaining ground.


20 posted on 07/25/2008 4:49:33 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued (If Islam conquers the world, the Earth will be at peace because the human race will be killed off.)
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