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| AR Sen Poll: Boozman Trounces Lincoln |
| 2010-02-02 |
| This is a bit of a jaw-dropper: Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D) may be in far more trouble than seemed possible even a week ago, with a new Public Policy Polling survey (810 RVs, 1/29-31, MoE +/- 3.4%) showing that Rep. John Boozman (R) would enter the race with a huge advantage. General Election Matchup Boozman 56 Lincoln 33 Und 11 Another stunning stat, and a dangerous one for the incumbent: only 33 percent of voters think Lincoln should run for re-election. Her approval rating is at just 27 percent, while 62 percent disapprove. PPP also tests some alternative matchups if Lincoln is not the Democratic nominee. Possible substitutions include Rep. Mike Ross, Gov. Mike Beebe, and retired Gen. Wesley Clark. Also tested is Lt. Gov. Bill Halter, who is still considering a primary challenge. Only Beebe, who has a 59 percent approval rating and appears safe in his bid for re-election, comes close to winning a Senate matchup. Other Matchups Boozman 48 -- Ross 37 -- Und 15 Boozman 44 -- Beebe 43 -- Und 13 Boozman 51 -- Clark 36 -- Und 13 Boozman 53 -- Halter 30 -- Und 17 Baker 50 -- Lincoln 35 -- Und 15 Baker 39 -- Ross 39 -- Und 22 Beebe 46 -- Baker 38 -- Und 15 Baker 45 -- Clark 39 -- Und 16 Baker 45 -- Halter 34 -- Und 21 President Obama has a 38 percent approval rating, about 10 points ahead of both Lincoln and fellow Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor (29 percent). |
| Posted by:GolfBravoUSMC |
| #1 This will be the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's 1860 loss of Arkansas in the election. History repeats itself, but not in detail. |
| Posted by: borgboy 2010-02-02 13:48 |