Really? What if that isn't universally true? What if there are already areas in the country where dem-dependence has already overwhelmed the local voters?
What if November is already a done deal and Rahm and Axelrod aren't really worried at all?
Posted on 06/21/2010 6:41:05 AM PDT by gumbyandpokey
A new Florida Chamber of Commerce poll suggests Charlie Crist may be widening his lead over Republican Marco Rubio and Democrat Kendrick Meek in the U.S. Senate race.
Where other recent polls showed Crist barely edging out Rubio, the June 9-13 survey of 607 likely voters by the Florida Chamber of Commerce Political Institute and Cherry Communications found 42 percent backing Crist, 31 percent Rubio and 14 percent Meek. The margin of error was plus or minus 4 percentage points.
It also found Rick Scott leading Bill McCollum for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, 35 percent to 30 percent; and both Republicans leading Democrat Alex Sink and independent Lawton "Bud" Chiles III. For the general election, Scott and McCollum were favored by 31 percent and 30 percent respectively, while Chief Financial Officer Sink drew 26 percent and Chiles 15 percent.
"Interestingly, our poll also shows immigration and property taxes to be in the top three issues concerning Floridians for the first time in several years," said Marian Johnson, executive vice president of political operations for the chamber. "Though the economy and job creation will certainly be weighing heavily on voters' minds going into the 2010 election cycle, education and the oil spill in the gulf are now two of the most important issues to voters and will become increasingly important on a statewide level."
Chiles will only help GOP, fundraiser says
The relatively strong showing by Chiles, a lifelong Democrat and son of the former governor, explains why so many Democrats fear the developer and Chiles family foundation president could take enough Democratic votes to ensure Scott or McCollum wins the governor's race. Chiles has little chance of beating Sink in the primary, but said he wanted to run as an independent because he is fed up with campaigns fueled by special-interest money.
"Bud Chiles is nothing more than a tool of the Republican Party. The only role he would play in this election is being the only path for a Republican being governor of Florida in 2010," said Miami lawyer Kirk Wagar, a top fundraiser. "I'd like to know who gave him the advice to do it. He's a nice enough fellow, but he's got absolutely no qualifications to be governor except for his last name. It really is almost sad. … Max Linn was more credible than him."
One cent could sway Polk County race
Know the saying that every penny counts? Believe it. On Friday, Republican state House candidate Neil Combee learned he couldn't run for a Polk County state House seat as planned because he wrote a check to the state for $1,781.81 — instead of the required filing fee of $1,781.82.
State Rep. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, could be spared a tough primary as a result.
Combee is appealing and told the Lakeland Ledger he mailed his check Wednesday and asked state election officials Friday if everything was okay.
"I called during the day to ask why my name wasn't listed as qualified, and they shot back that they were busy and to watch the Internet," he said. "I had my cell phone on all day and it could have been easily taken care of, but maybe they were happy to run out the time."
Weatherford lists top targeted seats
State Rep. Will Weatherford, the Wesley Chapel Republican in line to be House speaker in two years, on Saturday identified the seven top targeted seats held by Democrats: Bill Heller of St. Petersburg, Janet Long of Seminole, Keith Fitzgerald of Bradenton, Ron Saunders of Key West, Debbie Boyd of Newberry and Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda of Tallahassee.
As John Galt would say, "Check your premise."
Dems are throwing Meeks under the bus and backing Crist.
Rubio is also throwing this away.
Seems to me that Chambers of commerce have a tradition of standing by their RINOs.
But it’s toxic to be a Dem in this election cycle and Crist has been shifting hard Left in his positions. How is this not hurting him? Anyone from Florida know what’s going on? Is Rubio a good candidate or not?
” Seems to me that Chambers of commerce have a tradition of standing by their RINOs.”
Whatever RINO is the most PRO illegal immigrant gets the Chamber of Commerce vote, and backing.
Dry up and blow away, Crist.
As I mentioned on another thread, it SURE would be nice to see Rubio actually step up to the plate and take Crist on, head-to-head. He needs to hold Crist’s feet to the fire about his Feb 08 comments that he would be amenable to slavery reparations. The longer Rubio goes without engaging these issues, the more solidified the support for Crist will be... and that’s a damn shame, because this race was once Rubio’s to lose.
This is puzzling. Crist is the poster child for the opportunistic career politician - shifting party identification to get elected.
Poll numbers now are meaningless. Wait til their campaign begins.
Pray for America
What’s in the drinking water down in those Palm Beach condos? With 0bama oil washing up on the beaches, Crist should be toast, especially as he’s moving closer to the regime. Is Rubio shooting himself in the foot somehow? Any FL freepers have any insight here?
Here in Michigan the chamber of commerce is backing Jason Allen for the 1st district seat. Allen was the state senator who introduced the forced unionization bill.
As I mentioned on another thread, it SURE would be nice to see Rubio actually step up to the plate and take Crist on, head-to-head. He needs to hold Crist’s feet to the fire about his Feb 08 comments that he would be amenable to slavery reparations. The longer Rubio goes without engaging these issues, the more solidified the support for Crist will be... and that’s a damn shame, because this race was once Rubio’s to lose.
Really? What if that isn't universally true? What if there are already areas in the country where dem-dependence has already overwhelmed the local voters?
What if November is already a done deal and Rahm and Axelrod aren't really worried at all?
Rubio needs to get organized! He has been MIA for weeks now. He needs to get out of his $$$$ suits and perfect hair and into the fray.
IMHO Rubio is looking more like a GOP Elitist in a political suit which turns off us Floridians.
"Likely voters" is a good sign, but what is "Florida Chamber of Commerce Political Institute and Cherry Communications"? Do they have much of a track record as a political pollster?
Dems are flocking to Crist for two reasons:
1 - They know their own candidate cannot win
2 - They know they can count on Crist to continue pandering to democrats and other moochers and parasites.
Charlie has been getting plenty of favorable coverage(photo ops,soundbites) in regards to the oil spill
Christ made a deal with the devil himself (obama) and the rats are supporting him over the rat candidate.
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