Posted on 04/07/2014 5:35:48 AM PDT by cotton1706
New Poll Shows Jason Conger the only Republican within Striking Distance of Jeff Merkley Conger only 7% behind Merkley, next Republican candidate down by 12%
PORTLAND, ORE – According to a new poll, Jason Conger is Republicans’ best chance to beat Democrat Senator Jeff Merkley in 2014. Harper Polling released a survey that shows Conger is only 7% behind Merkley, which is well within striking distance and has the national media buzzing. The survey found that the nearest Republican primary challenger after Conger trailed Merkley by 12%.
“These numbers reflect what we have seen all around the state – Oregonians are desperate for new leadership and a vision of a brighter future,” said Jason Conger. “I am proud that Oregonians are already rallying to our campaign. Together, we will win this race and bring a real Oregon perspective to the U.S. Senate.”
Conger performed very well with Republican and Independent voters – key groups for a Republican hoping to win statewide in Oregon. By a wide margin, Conger received more support from Republicans than any of his primary challengers, and he was the only Republican to beat Jeff Merkley among Independents. Conger polled 6% ahead of Jeff Merkley with swing voters – showing a strong appeal to critical non-partisan voters.
“Our first priority is to defeat Jeff Merkley so we can get to work for Oregon,” explained Conger. “We need to put forward the conservative candidate who – according to the numbers – can unite Republicans, win essential swing voters, and beat Merkley.”
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From the article:
Several national media outlets have already started talking about the new poll and Conger’s impressive numbers. Michael Warren from The Weekly Standard said, “Conger, the state representative from rural Central Oregon, is much more in line with the state party on issues like abortion, and this poll shows him within striking distance of Merkley. He’s also no rube; after living on his own for part of his youth, including time on the streets, Conger eventually graduated from Harvard Law School. He was first elected to the state house in 2010 and reelected in 2012, rising through the ranks of leadership.”
Don’t forget, this is OREGON! If the Republicans nominate a candidate that is very conservative, the result will be the reelection of the Democrat. Don’t forget Nevada, Maryland, Indiana and Missouri where they did that in 2012.
“Don’t forget, this is OREGON! If the Republicans nominate a candidate that is very conservative, the result will be the reelection of the Democrat. Don’t forget Nevada, Maryland, Indiana and Missouri where they did that in 2012.”
Newsflash! If the Republicans nominate an Establishment Moderate, the result will be the reelection of the Democrat. Don’t forget Michigan, Florida, Wisconsin, and Virginia, where they did that in 2012.
Same reasoning. We might as well go for broke and nominate a conservative. This is a wave year. Merkely was swept in in the 2008 Obama wave, and can be swept right back out in the wave this year. I’d rather have a conservative swept in than a worthless moderate!
I doubt that a strong conservative like Conger can win in Oregon today except in afluke. This year may very well be afluke but I wouldnt put much stock in his chances of being reelected should he win in a fluke. Thelady doctor has amuch better chance to win and would be more likely to last as opposed to having a lib Democrat. Normally moderates like her are in the mold of packwood and Hatfield. They are cautious and notlikely to stab you in the back like MccCain and Graham. My heart is telling me to go with Conger but My head says go with the lady Doctor.
PS I am not from Oregon so I am not a threat to any one in this race.
What happened in Missouri the NON Tea Party "Crackpot" Tod Akin won the primary with thousands of democrats picking up Republican ballots and voting for him. As predicted he got on a radio interview as made an ass out of himself over an abortion question he crashed in the polls and lost. What gets me is Murdock in Indiana did the same thing (Same Question) a month or so AFTER the Adkin fiasco.
Don't get me wrong I am Pro Life, but to answer the question the way they did was unbelievable.
You’re absolutely right. If Sarah Steelman had been the nominee in MO, then there would have been no rape question, and both she and Mourdock would likely be senators.
The democrats in MO knew exactly what they were doing in supporting Akin. He fed their war on women meme and harmed other candidates.
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