First poll since ethics bombshell gives Jason Carter edge over Nathan Deal
Our corporate cousins over at WSB-TV released a poll that gives Democrat Jason Carter the edge over Republican Gov. Nathan Deal.
The poll by Landmark Communications put Carter at 49 percent and Deal at 41 percent. Libertarian Andrew Hunt received 4 percent. The poll, conducted July 15, was the first survey since the release of a bombshell ethics memo involving new ethics allegations against the governor.
The crosstabs give Deal a nine-point advantage with male voters, but find women support Carter by a nearly 2-to-1 margin. Carter also has the edge among black voters and those under 40. Interestingly, independents – who tend to lean to the right – are split between the two.
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