Gutierrez Likely to Enter Race for Chicago Mayor
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on October 14th, 2010 4:42 am by HL
Gutierrez Likely to Enter Race for Chicago Mayor
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) will jump into the Chicago mayor’s race, according to NBC Chicago.
Said a source: “Even if he comes in third, if he gathers 60% of the Latino vote, then he hopes to walk into runoff contenders to barter ‘here’s what I need.”
A poll recently commissioned by Gutierrez finds Rahm Emanuel leading with 27%, Tom Dart at 19%, Carol Moseley Braun at 9% and Gutierrez at 8%.
Chaos in Massachsuetts Race Pushes Patrick to Lead
A new Suffolk University/7News poll in Massachusetts finds that the “treacherous defection” of Tim Cahill’s (I) running mate to Charlie Baker’s (R) camp has backfired and helped propel Gov. Deval Patrick (D) to a seven-point lead in the race for governor.
Patrick leads Baker, 46% to 39%, with Cahill at 10%.
Said David Paleologos: “Whether they like Deval Patrick or not, people are still saying he’s run the best campaign and he has the best temperament to be governor. He’s on the goal line. But he hasn’t gotten the touchdown yet.”
Blumenthal Widens Lead in Connecticut
A new Quinnipiac poll in Connecticut shows Richard Blumenthal (D) has opened up a double-digit lead once again over Linda McMahon (R) for U.S. Senate, 54% to 43%, among likely voters.
Said pollster Douglas Schwartz: “After McMahon had climbed to within 3 points of Blumenthal, he has stopped her momentum and increased his lead by 8 points in two weeks. While September wasn’t very good for Blumenthal, perhaps like Reggie Jackson, he could be called ‘Mr. October.’ Fueled by a surge in support from women, Democrats and independents, Blumenthal has his best poll numbers since the start of the fall campaign.”
Abercrombie Clings to Narrow Lead in Hawaii
A new Honolulu Civil Beat poll in Hawaii shows Neil Abercrombie (D) with a slight lead over Duke Aiona (R) in the race for governor, 47% to 44%.
