Poizner Closes In on Whitman
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on May 20th, 2010 4:41 am by HL
Poizner Closes In on Whitman
A new Public Policy Institute of California poll shows a “dramatic reshaping” in the Republican race for governor as the 50-point lead Meg Whitman held over Steve Poizner two months ago has now closed to single digits.
Whitman now leads Poizner, 38% to 29%, among likely voters with 30% undecided.
The Next Majority Leader
The Washington Post looks beyond the fall election to the possible race for Senate majority leader — assuming Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) loses his re-election bid.
The main contenders are Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL). “Each can boast a strength: Durbin has the pleasant demeanor of a consensus builder; Schumer is the diehard fighter who has never lost an election. The prospect of a Chicago vs. New York majority leader race with echoes of Obama vs. Clinton is tantalizing, but also distracting.”
Interesting fact: Schumer and Durbin have shared a Washington townhouse for years.
Fiorina Grabs Lead in California Primary
A new Public Policy Institute of California poll finds that Carly Fiorina (R) has a narrow lead over Tom Campbell (R) in the Republican Senate race, 25% to 23%, with Chuck DeVore (R) gaining ground at 16%. There are 36% still undecided.
“Although Fiorina’s lead is within the 5-percentage-point margin of error, the poll highlights Campbell’s vulnerabilities as Election Day approaches: He is underfunded compared with Fiorina and under attack by conservatives unhappy with his moderate record on taxes and social issues.”
