Brown Leads Whitman by 8 Points in Latest Poll

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Brown Leads Whitman by 8 Points in Latest Poll

http://laist.com/2010/10/20/brown_leads_whitman_by_8_points_in.php

Once again, Democrat and Attorney General Jerry Brown is leading Republican and former eBay CEO Meg Whitman in the race for California's Governor. The latest poll, compliments of the Public Policy Institute of California, has found that Brown leads Whitman by eight points, or 44% to 36%, with 16% undecided. The margin of error is up to ±3.5%.

In a previous PPIC poll from September, the candidates were neck and neck: 38% for Whitman and 37% for Brown, with 18% undecided.

"Among likely voters, independents were more likely to support Whitman in September (38% Whitman, 30% Brown, 19% undecided) but are divided today (37% Whitman, 36% Brown, 19% undecided)," poll authors said. "Support for Brown has increased among Democrats (76% today, 63% September), liberals (82% today, 68% September), moderates (51% today, 39% September), women (47% today, 35% September), and Latinos (51% today, 32% September). Support for Whitman has held steady among Republicans (73% today, 71% September) and conservatives (63% today, 67% September). Men and whites remain divided."

When it comes to issues, however, likely voters believe Whitman would be better for jobs and the economy (47% to 39%) and on the state budget and taxes (48% to 40%). Brown was seen as a better fit for education (47% to 37%), the environment (57% to 25%), and immigration (43% to 37%).

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. That's out of MOE...

As expected...polls tighten or get out...

[ixion]

2. I'd like to see Brown get elected

I think it would be good for CA.

[Liberal_in_LA]

3. good

[Parker CA]

4. Go, Jerry, GO!!!!!

[K8-EEE]

5. Yes!!!! Sometimes Davy wins

Cuz Mrs. Harsh is def Goliath money wise, although it's obvious she hasn't got an idea in her head!

[RKP5637]

6. Recommend!!! Good!!! n/t

[David Zephyr]

7. Try to get a Jerry Brown yard sign. It's hard. Everyone wants them.

He's going to take it with a big victory.

$150 Million down the drain.

[Hepburn]

10. I'm in South Bay and I cannot even get a JB bumper sticker!

Glad to hear that the signs and stickers are going like hot cakes. :hi:

[David Zephyr]

12. Democratic HQ's all over the state are overwhelmed with demand for Jerry's signs and stickers.

There's a tidal wave coming.

And I love Jerry Brown like a big brother. :hi:

[pinboy3niner]

8. K&R

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[tabatha]

9. Thankfully !!!!

Meg would be another nightmare - worse than Arnold.

[corpseratemedia]

11. HA HA MEG..there's fiscal restraint for ya!!!