Allen 49%-Webb 47%!! Is this good or bad news for Allen??
The Washington post just conducted a telephone poll of 1,004 likely voters. The poll was taken from Oct 10th-12th. The Washington Post poll shows Allen at 49% and Webb at 47%, and this poll has a 3% margin of error.
The question is, is this good or bad for Allen??
On the one hand, Webb has gained a huge amount of support over the last few months, but at the same time, his increase of voters has slowed down immensely, which should be expected as election day closes in. How much of this slowed progress is because of Allen's damage control, and how much of the slowed progress is due to the election day closing in?
On a happier note for Allen supporters, the Post had this to say-
"It also mirrored other national polls that showed widespread public unhappiness with Bush's handling of the Iraq war. Fifty-six percent disapproved. But 63 percent of the respondents said their feelings about Bush would not influence their Senate vote."
If this is true, and dislike for Bush does not overflow into the VA senate race, for 63% of the voters, then Allen has a great shot at winning! Also, he is still leading in the polls.
In addition, I have found it very interesting seeing how "happy" Webb supporters are that Webb has 47% of the vote...Honestly when I saw that a new poll was out, I figured a tie would be amazing for Allen, the fact that he is still leading, is huge in my mind, especially with this poll being done by the Washington post, which has a less than friendly reputation toward conservatives. No matter how much "hope" Webb supporters have, the fact remains, at this moment Allen still holds the lead, Webb is the one who has ground to make up, not Allen.
Also good news for Allen supporters,
MONDAY
A statewide, televised address will feature George Allen's friend and supporter, Senator John Warner.
Station List for the Broadcast
WJLA-TV Washington, D.C. 7:58 pm
WRIC-TV Richmond 7:58 pm
WTKR-TV Norfolk 7:58 pm
WCYB-TV Tri-Cities Bristol 7:58 pm
WDJB-TV Roanoke 7:58 pm
Let your friends know about the address, and tune in Monday night to watch it. After the address, the video will be posted here at AllenHQ
The question is, is this good or bad for Allen??
On the one hand, Webb has gained a huge amount of support over the last few months, but at the same time, his increase of voters has slowed down immensely, which should be expected as election day closes in. How much of this slowed progress is because of Allen's damage control, and how much of the slowed progress is due to the election day closing in?
On a happier note for Allen supporters, the Post had this to say-
"It also mirrored other national polls that showed widespread public unhappiness with Bush's handling of the Iraq war. Fifty-six percent disapproved. But 63 percent of the respondents said their feelings about Bush would not influence their Senate vote."
If this is true, and dislike for Bush does not overflow into the VA senate race, for 63% of the voters, then Allen has a great shot at winning! Also, he is still leading in the polls.
In addition, I have found it very interesting seeing how "happy" Webb supporters are that Webb has 47% of the vote...Honestly when I saw that a new poll was out, I figured a tie would be amazing for Allen, the fact that he is still leading, is huge in my mind, especially with this poll being done by the Washington post, which has a less than friendly reputation toward conservatives. No matter how much "hope" Webb supporters have, the fact remains, at this moment Allen still holds the lead, Webb is the one who has ground to make up, not Allen.
Also good news for Allen supporters,
MONDAY
A statewide, televised address will feature George Allen's friend and supporter, Senator John Warner.
Station List for the Broadcast
WJLA-TV Washington, D.C. 7:58 pm
WRIC-TV Richmond 7:58 pm
WTKR-TV Norfolk 7:58 pm
WCYB-TV Tri-Cities Bristol 7:58 pm
WDJB-TV Roanoke 7:58 pm
Let your friends know about the address, and tune in Monday night to watch it. After the address, the video will be posted here at AllenHQ
2 comments:
Since it is the Washington Post, I think this is good news. What did they have him as in their last poll?
Here is the original link for the above info, http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/14/AR2006101401128.html
And here are the "specks" for the poll.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/polls/postpoll_101506.htm
I could not find the earlier polls by the Post.
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