Grayson Jumps Out to 13-Point Lead

[five_horizons]

Alan Grayson's internal polling shows him up big in the FL District 8 race...

ORLANDO, FL - In the first post-primary poll conducted in FL-8, Congressman Alan Grayson enjoys a 13-point lead. The results are:

Alan Grayson 40%
Daniel Webster 27%
Others 23%
Undecided 11%<1>

Perhaps the most surprising result is the strong support enjoyed by third-party candidates. Apart from Grayson, the Democrat, and Webster, the Republican, three other candidates have met Florida’s ballot qualification requirements for the November election. The others are drawing a remarkable 32% of the Republican vote, and 30% of the Independent vote (but only 9% of the Democratic vote).

http://salsa.mydccc.org/o/30019/t/270/p/salsa/web/common/public/content?content_item_KEY=235

[hlthe2b]

1. Whew... that's some good news... He's being targeted heavily...

[Action]

31. Grayson Ahead

Maybe the tea baggers have peaked too soon? Let's hope so.

[peace frog]

44. YES!!

Kick 'bagger butt, Mr. Grayson!!

[tridim]

2. Looks like a Democratic trend is developing.

Eh MSM?

[Trocadero]

3. woot!

[Oceansaway]

4. wooooohoooooo !!...nt

[opihimoimoi]

5. The People are starting to see the Fallacies of the GOP...its all NEGATIVE

[vaberella]

6. What the fuck is up with the polls?! He was behind 2 and now he's up 13.

Wow.

[aggiesal]

50. I don't want to burst anyone's bubble, ...

But it did say that this was Grayson's own Internal Poll.

I'm glad it shows he's ahead, but I would feel a lot better if the poll was
conducted by some independent source, and Grayson still held a 13% pt. lead.

[Arugula Latte]

7. Gawd I hope that's close to the case.

I'm sure he probably doesn't have quite that big a lead, seeing as this is internal polling, but even a 5 percent lead would be great.

[BrklynLiberal]

8. You mean standing up for progressive values and telling things like they are can win votes????

[WI_DEM]

9. Sounds good, now hopefully the results will be that good on 11/2

[AtomicKitten]

10. I think the polling is much closer now. nt

[caledesi]

11. I love grayson.....tells it like it is! nt

[five_horizons]

12. Old news

Sorry guys, I just realized this poll is about 3 weeks old. I saw it posted on a blog today and the author made it sound like it was fresh news.

[pinto]

14. Ah. Maybe someone has more recent info...

:hi:

[pinto]

13. Kick.

:kick:

[w4rma]

15. Real and honest progressive Democrats win. His campaign should be used as a model. (nt)

[Arkana]

16. Daniel Webster is his opponent?

I thought Webster was one of the esteemed Senators from Massachusetts.

[Recursion]

20. Talk about name recognition...

[formercia]

49. Only if you studied American History

Those dumb fuckers couldn't pass Current Events.

[bigwillq]

17. K and R (nt)

[saltpoint]

18. I think we would like Grayson the person just as much

as we like Grayson the Democrat, and I hope he sails to victory in this race down in Florida.

[Kingofalldems]

19. K and R

The secret republican won't like this turn of events.---->:shrug:

[Blue Owl]

21. YES!

good news for Florida!

[nilram]

22. Look out for voting machines!!! -nt

[voteearlyvoteoften]

29. We use optical scanners

So there is a paper trail

[nilram]

43. cool. we use them here in Oregon too.

[chill_wind]

23. Thankfully! Losing him would be really depresssing.

Really love that guy. K & R.

[Norrin Radd]

24. kr

[brentspeak]

25. People like and respect strong Democrats who fight for them n/t

[Malikshah]

26. I could be wrong, but it seemed like a week ago he was trailing in some poll

It seems quite strange to see polls being posted on here of folks like Grayson losing. Very psyops to me.
Luckily reality is the best cleanser.

[Festivito]

27. Clear, concise and strong. It seems to work. /nt

[RBInMaine]

28. Grayson needs to keep pounding on that right wing scumbag BIGTIME.

[proReality]

30. One of the few politicians I have respect for.

I wish him well.

[Enthusiast]

32. Great news! nt

[laughingliberal]

33. I found the same poll posted on St Petersblog today. And you can leave a comment!

http://saintpetersblog.com/2010/09/22/internal-poll-alan-grayson-jumps-out-to-13-point-lead/comment-page-1/#comment-15031

[elleng]

35. Shall we respond to the commenter

who complains about alleged effect on 'small businesses' of tax cut expiring? I think I will, give them some edumacation. (and explain effect of 'obamacare,' that children can now be covered!)

She wrote: 'Surely the Independents and Democrats are not going to vote this idiot back in power. He is a Progressive who wants to ram Obamacare down our throats, raise taxes, let the Bush Tax Cuts expire.
If the Bush Tax Cuts expire it is going to hurt small businesses really bad. A lot of them will have to close their doors, let their employees go, because between taxes and Obamacare, if we do not get it appealed there will be no way a lot of small businesses can survive. He is a lying, insulting maniac and I still do not know why anyone ever voted for him in the first place. I would rather have no one representing me as to have this loud mouth insulting you know what!'

I wrote, 'Elaine appears to misunderstand the effect of expiration of Bush Tax Cuts. So-called 'small businesses' are not what we usually think of as really small businesses like those we see along main streets. A number of companies with multi-billion dollar revenues have been registered as small businesses for tax purposes. It’s not the income that’s small, it’s not the number of employees that’s small, it’s just the total number of owners that’s small. In the case of S corporations, the total number of owners can be 100. Incidentally, fewer than 750,000 people, less than 0.25 percent of the country, would be affected by the top rate.

As to 'Obamacare,' my daughter may now remain covered by her father's medical insurance; she is 22, and needs medical attention. This is a real benefit to my family.'

[aggiesal]

51. Dem .vs. Rep Tax Plan

Hope this is readable.



Sorry, this is as large as I can make it.
Copy the photo and enlarge on your photo editing SW to see a larger image.

[Roland99]

61. Here's the original link

[elleng]

63. Good info, of course.

Check out the followup comments; they get better and better!

[aggiesal]

65. It really gets me when ...

Joe The Plumber gets into Obama's face and says that he didn't like the transfer of money from
JtheP to lower income families.

But it didn't bother JtheP that his income was actually being transferred to the elite
in this country.

What an idiot.

[elleng]

55. My comment was accepted, and 2 below indicate some thoughtfulness down there!

'Grayson knows what needs to be done to fix the U.S. after having been decimated by 30 years of “Reaganomics”. NEWS FLASH: Trickle-Down Economics does NOT work. Deregulation, tax cuts for corporations and the rich have resulted in the greatest wealth gap since 1929 and the GOP wants to give us more of the same?

What’s the definition of insanity? Republican.'

'It is no surprise that Grayson is doing so well. While some put him down for his style, people in the 8th District really do see that he is working for the majority of their interests and doing so effectively. Most independents and some Republicans understand this and will vote for him.'

[laughingliberal]

57. I commented

Mickey A. says:
September 23, 2010 at 11:05 am
A true champion of the average person, Grayson stands against those who would continue the failed policies of trickle down economics and who believe only the well heeled should have health care. Alan Grayson knows the way to build an economy that works for everyone is from the bottom up.

I think we all DU'd that pretty well! :)

[elleng]

59. Yup, we DU'd it!

[Roland99]

64. That first one was me.

:)

[dpbrown]

34. This says less about other Democrats than it does about the integrity of Grayson

Like Paul Wellstone, he is a clear and unapologetic liberal who speaks his mind.

If all Democrats wore without compromise the mantle of liberal populist, we wouldn't be wondering about the outcome of this fall's elections.

[zipplewrath]

53. Not even just liberal

I've been saying that Grayson is going to be an example of what I think is important with INDEPENDENTS. Staking a position, and holding to it, impresses independents. I'm not saying that you can't lose anyway, but the truth is, they are far more impressed with someone who is consistent, than someone who constantly tries to figure out what they want to hear. This is mostly because many independents (well "moderates" really) don't hold strong opinions, they just want to know what they are getting when they vote for someone.

Grayson's message plays well around here because he is consistent, and brash about it. I suspect Grayson could be a moderate conservative and do just as well.

[Deadgnome]

36. The Polls are tightening

It always happens this way, just because the Lunatic Right is loud and has enjoyed the media bonanza of the scripted narrative of "Anti-incumbent sentiment," doesn't mean they have a chance. I work for Gallup and there have been some interesting trends occuring in the last few weeks. They are actually positive for the Left.

[laughingliberal]

58. +1000 nt

[skyounkin]

37. I had to laugh when I read that-

13 point lead!

Bwahahahahahahaha- SUCK IT RETHUGS!!

[tritsofme]

38. This is a campaign poll, not exactly oozing with credibility.

It still shows the incumbent way under 50%, which is a danger zone.

If Grayson manages to win, it will not be a rout.

[nxylas]

39. Who are the "others"?

Lemme guess, the Teabagistan People's Front, the People's Front of Teabagistan and the Teabagistan Popular People's Front (splitters!)

[Plucketeer]

40. OUTstanding!!!

GO Alan!!! There's a suite on Pennsylvania Ave. that's waiting for you!

[Roland99]

41. Some of his ads have a sophomoric tone to them but it's apparently working!

[earcandle]

42. Go Grayson! We need you!

[RedCloud]

45. A freaking dictionary is second.

[SteveM]

46. Good things happen when you are tough toward the opposition. nt

[wryter2000]

47. This makes my day!

I can soooooooooooo K&R this one. :bounce:

[The Backlash Cometh]

48. I hope he makes it.

Would like to see if he's really serious about tackling corruption in the Central Florida area.

[MannyGoldstein]

52. Grayson should be Speaker for two years

Before sitting at that nice desk in the Oval Office.

He knows the secret - actual Democrats win far more often then do DINOs.

[chill_wind]

56. THAT would be excellent!

[Roland99]

66. I'd settle for Whip. I'd much rather have him as the Senate leader!

[LaPera]

54. I don't trust republicans nor their Sec of State nor FL easily hackable voting machines - I'll still

DONATE to Alan Grayson's campaign until he's absolutely declared the winner - I don't trust nor believe in many of these manipulated polls either - Republicans will use every tactic & EVERY dirty trick to make sure they steal the election and destroy Democratic Alan Grayson - DONATE!
http://www.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/18665

[AzDar]

60. Grayson would make a damned fine President.

:patriot:

[Fire1]

62. I think so, too. n/t

[avaistheone1]

67. He would be great.

:kick: