Polls show Pennsylvania Democrats overtaking rivals

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October 20th, 2010

Two polls out Wednesday show Democratic candidates have wrestled the lead away from their Republican rivals. An Allentown Morning Call/Muhlenberg College poll shows U.S. Senate candidate Joe Sestak has pulled ahead of Republican Pat Toomey.

And a poll of voters in Bucks County's 8th Congressional District shows the incumbent is also gaining ground.

The Hill 2010 Midterm Election Poll gave Congressman Patrick Murphy a three-point lead over challenger Mike Fitzpatrick in the race. Murphy said his record, and his plans for the future, are drawing voters.

"You're seeing Democrats, and moderate Republicans, and independents bounce back to say, wait a second I don't want these tea party candidates to represent my family," said Murphy. "When I give them my word on what I stand for, what I fight for, like middle-class families, like jobs, like our seniors, and especially my brother and sister veterans – they can take that to the bank."


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[polichick]

1. It's a damn good thing we registered so many Dems the last time around...

That's gonna pay off now.

[DebJ]

2. Only if we successfully GOTV. (Yes, I'm calling people and

took off for election day.)

[polichick]

3. I've been calling people I know asked for absentee ballots...

Good to remind them to get them in.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

4. I didn't realize Patrick Murphy was in a battle race. I need to give him some $$$!! n/t