GOP poll: Rep. Dan Maffei holds seven-point lead over John Katko in NY-24 race

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Robert Harding

With three months to go until Election Day, U.S. Rep. Dan Maffei holds a seven-point lead in the 24th Congressional District with Republican challenger John Katko "within striking distance," according to a new poll released Monday.

The poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, a Republican polling firm, on behalf of the Katko campaign found Maffei, D-Syracuse, leads Katko, R-Camillus by a 43 to 36 percent margin. When voters who say they are leaning towards supporting either of the candidates are included, Maffei is ahead by five points — 45 to 40 percent.

While Katko's name recognition — 36 percent — is low, the firm said Katko will see undecided voters back his candidacy as he becomes more well known throughout the district.

http://auburnpub.com/blogs/eye_on_ny/gop-poll-rep-dan-maffei-holds-seven-point-lead-over/article_99efa3ac-1be3-11e4-9906-0019bb2963f4.html

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http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2014/08/maffei-hits-the-airwaves/

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http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/08/teamsters_union_john_katko_misleads_voters_about_their_endorsement_for_congress.html

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4. Rep. Dan Maffei's first TV ad of campaign: Holding Congress accountable (video)

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/08/rep_dan_maffeis_first_tv_ad_of_campaign_holding_congress_accountable_video.html#incart_river

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5. Associated Builders and Contractors endorses John Katko over Rep. Dan Maffei in NY-24

http://auburnpub.com/blogs/eye_on_ny/associated-builders-and-contractors-endorses-john-katko-over-rep-dan/article_100aa2d4-1e33-11e4-b879-0019bb2963f4.html

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http://auburnpub.com/blogs/eye_on_ny/rep-dan-maffei-to-hold-one-on-one-meetings-with/article_65287dc6-1f10-11e4-a0e6-0019bb2963f4.html