CT-SEN: Is Lieberman Out of Luck?
A Quinnipiac University poll from yesterday shows that among likely Democratic primary voters, Connecticut Senator Lieberman would win the Democratic primary against challenger Neil Lamont 55% to 40%.
Among all Democrats, the race isn’t quite as close—Lieberman is still leading 57% to 32%. Lamont also suffers when it comes to name recognition: 76% of voters said they hadn’t heard enough to rate him favorably or unfavorably (compared with 6% for the senator). But the new numbers are still a significant leap for Lamont, who was at 19% to Lieberman’s 65% last month. Either candidate would beat Alan Schlesinger in the general election. The Hartford Courant describes the new poll as a “dramatic tightening” in the race that's based more on dissatisfaction with Lieberman than love for Lamont. Over at TPM, Josh posts a letter from a Connecticut Democrat who explains why he’s leaning towards the newcomer.
J. McCutchen "JmacSF"
San Francisco. CA
The Lizard of the Senate will make it unfortunately it seems to me, but he's gonna have to work and spend money. Lamont may not have ever won a race or run for much of anything other than State Senate. May not have name recognition but he has money and CT not that big of a state. Should be an interesting race. The polls have indeed tightened remarkably since the convention a short while back but the ABL vote, from what I've seen of the underlying numbers, isn't strong enuf
June 9, 2006 12:55 PM | Reply | Permalink
J. McCutchen "JmacSF"
San Francisco. CA
August primary = low turnout. If Lamont's smart he'll invest in a serious GOTV field effort. CT small place Boots on the ground will be crucial if he's any chance
June 9, 2006 1:01 PM | Reply | Permalink