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September 7, 2010
The tremendous momentum indicated in these national polls gives our statewide candidates an excellent climate for this year’s campaign. But we have plenty of reasons to be concerned. Polls show what would happen if the election were held today. But, the election isn’t being held today. It’s 56 days from now, and during that time anything can happen. Our opponents have a lot going against them, but they will also focus considerable resources against our candidates. They have stepped up their opposition research, attempting to smear our candidates and distort their records. Many district lines are drawn in their favor, labor unions will spend tens of millions of dollars on their behalf, and we can expect many in the national and state media to shine a sympathetic light on Democrat candidates as Election Day approaches. The outcome of many races will be determined by what we as Republicans do in the campaign’s closing days. Your work in support of our candidates is critical to victory in November and moving our state and nation in a new direction. I can’t individually thank every one of the tens of thousands of volunteers, donors, and candidates stepping up for this campaign. Yet the Republican Party appreciates the hard work and sacrifices of every one, and this great cause, the future of our state and nation, is worth it. Thank you for your leadership, |
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Republicans making gains against Democrats ahead of midterm election
By Dan Balz and Jon Cohen, Washington Post Staff Writers
Republicans are heading into the final weeks of the midterm campaign with the political climate highly in their favor, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. Americans are increasingly frustrated by a lack of economic progress, deeply dissatisfied with the federal government and critical of President Obama’s leadership.
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Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 48%, Democrats 36%
Rasmussen Reports
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 48% of Likely Voters would vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate, while 36% would opt for his or her Democratic opponent. The survey data was collected on the seven days ending Sunday, September 5, 2010.
This matches the largest advantage ever measured for the Republicans. Three weeks ago, the GOP also held a 12-point lead.
Still, while the margin has varied somewhat from week-to-week, Republicans have been consistently ahead in the Generic Ballot for over a year. During 2010, the GOP edge has never fallen below five points. When Barack Obama first took office as president of the United States, the Democrats enjoyed a seven-point lead on the Generic Ballot.
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Poll: Clear GOP advantage ahead of midterms
Republicans have a nine-point edge among those considered likely voters
By Mark Murray, Deputy Political Director, NBC News
A combination of sky-high GOP enthusiasm, a deep sense of pessimism about the country’s direction and dissatisfaction with President Barack Obama’s stewardship of the economy has given Republicans a clear advantage heading into the November midterm elections, according to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.
With the Labor Day holiday marking the traditional starting point of the campaign season, Republicans have a nine-point edge among those considered likely voters, plus a near 20-point lead among those expressing the highest amount of interest in the midterms.
In addition, six in 10 believe the country is on the wrong track; nearly two-thirds think the nation is in a state of decline; and a similar number aren’t confident that their children’s generation will enjoy a better life.
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