Q-Poll Confirms Nelson's Lead Over Harris
by Chris Bowers, Wed Jun 29, 2005 at 11:35:29 AM EDT
Republicans back Harris 72 - 15 percent, while Democrats back Nelson 80 - 11 percent and independent voters go with the Democrat 61 - 27 percent, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. Gender is not an issue, as women back the Democrat 52 - 37 percent, and men go with Nelson 48 - 39 percent.
Sen. Nelson has a 46 - 23 percent approval rating, and 38 percent of Florida voters want to see him reelected next year, with 37 percent who want a new Senator.
But voters disapprove 43 - 33 percent of the role Harris played in the 2000 Presidential vote count and 37 percent say they are less likely to vote for her because of it.
Harris might as well be an incumbent, since her name ID is higher than Nelson's. Despite this, she is languishing in the 30's, while Nelson floats around 50. These results were similar the Mason-Dixon poll from last week. They are also similar to Bush's current situation, as Republicans and Democrats canceling each other out while independents, overwhelmingly opposed to Harris, provide for a new Democratic majority.Harris is toxic, and could help Dems on all levels in Florida 2006. It also appears that there is no turning back for Florida Republicans now, as this poll confirms Strategic Vision in showing Harris with an insurmountable lead in the Republican primary:
When asked who they would like to see run for U.S. Senate in 2006, 54 percent of Florida Republican voters pick Harris, followed by 10 percent for Lee and 6 percent for Bense. In 2006, the Florida Senate now must be considered "lean Dem."Tags: Senate 2006 (all tags)
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