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DEL.ICIO.USFor the poll hungry
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Just to review, here’s Insider Advantage’s latest numbers on the Democratic governor’s race:
— Mark Taylor stands at 49 percent, up two points from a week ago. — Cathy Cox remains at 41 percent, with no change from a week ago. She and Taylor are splitting the female vote down the middle, which could spell trouble for her.
That also has implications in the Republican race for lieutenant governor:
— Casey Cagle was at 27 percent, and has moved up to 37 percent. If you need to ask why, check out the TV ad below. Here’s something to note: Cagle’s latest ad has been out 18 hours as of this writing. A full news cycle has passed with no response from the other side.
— Ralph Reed has moved up as well, from 32 to 37 percent, for a dead heat with Cagle. You have to wonder whether this race hinges on suburban women who have decided give up on the Cox-Taylor race, and will stick with a Republican ballot.
Insider Advantage also has new numbers out on the Republican races for secretary of state and commissioner of agriculture.
In the Republican SOS race: It’s Karen Handel 38 percent, Bill Stephens 26 percent, Charlie Bailey 11 percent, and Eric Martin 1 percent. Undecideds rank third at 24 percent. Stephens has shot up to second place since last week.
In the Republican ag race: Gary Black and Brian Kemp are neck-and-neck with 28 and 29 percent, respectively. Others lag far behind…..
Comments
By Better Choices
July 10, 2006 07:32 PM | Link to this
The big guy really wants to wear the title “Governor” and strut it around. (Don’t we already have a big guy doing that?) Why not elect someone who wants the JOB?
By Sammy Wright
July 11, 2006 09:42 AM | Link to this
Can’t buy your numbers.Those of us who make our living in agriculture know that Gary Black is the only candidate that is in touch with ag.and understands it.Kemp is trying to use the ag.commish. office as a stepping stone to something bigger.Gary is totally committed to the job.Grassroots voters will put Gary Black in office.
By formerstephensguy
July 11, 2006 09:55 AM | Link to this
It looks like the SoS race is going to be a run-off, although Handel can still pull it out without one. Stephens year long negative campaign has really hurt him.