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Dem Poll: GOP Senate Leader McConnell Vulnerable
The other day we referenced a poll by Senate Dems which found that GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell's Iraq positions were out of step with those of his constituents in the state of Kentucky.
Now the DSCC has released some new numbers from the same poll -- numbers it claims show that McConnell's vulnerable to a challenge:
I know it's a long way off, but if next year's election for U.S. Senate were held today, would you definitely vote to re-elect Mitch McConnell, probably vote to re-elect him, probably vote for someone new or definitely vote for someone new?TotalRe-Elect: 47%
Total Someone New: 44%
Numbers showing support for generic opponents are usually bogus -- people vote for real people in elections, not generic ones -- but the fact that McConnell's support is in the below-50% danger zone could be significant. Keeping in mind, of course, that this is a partisan poll.
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They might need a new, improved U.S. attorney in Kentucky just to shore up the base.
April 27, 2007 1:04 PM | Reply | Permalink
heh. indeed. a real effort to dislodge mcconnell -- that would be pretty interesting indeed...
April 27, 2007 1:18 PM | Reply | Permalink
I don't know; I work in Northern Kentucky, which is the most sane part of the state (even given its proximity to Cincinnati). McConnel is a pretty big force even around here. I think it would take a lot of effort, alot of money, and a great candidate to really bounce him.
Also, keep in mind that there are a lot of military bases in Kentucky.
However, I could see another GOP candidate taking him down.
April 27, 2007 2:30 PM | Reply | Permalink
Are you sure that is an advantage these days?
Best, Terry
April 27, 2007 3:49 PM | Reply | Permalink