Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

Playinghardball

(11,665 posts)
Fri Aug 31, 2012, 03:26 PM Aug 2012

Joe Garcia takes big lead against criminal congressman

Beneson Strategy Group for Joe Garcia (D). 8/20-22. Registered voters. No trend lines.

David Rivera (R) 40
Joe Garcia (D) 49

What's amazing about this poll is that the numbers suggest that voters aren't aware of Rep. David Rivera's incompetently criminal behavior. Garcia's numbers track Pres. Barack Obama's 50-40, and a generic ballot generated a 45-37 advantage for the Democratic candidate.

The caution: Obama and John McCain split this district 50-50 in 2008, so the sample might be optimistic. But worst-case scenario, it's a tied game. And that's before the DCCC and Garcia campaign start blasting the airwaves with news about Rivera's ethics.

We won't bump the Orange One without winning this district, so give $3 to get us one seat closer to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and one good Democrat closer to a real progressive majority.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/08/31/1126051/-Joe-Garcia-takes-big-lead-against-criminal-congressman

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Joe Garcia takes big lead...