Mayor Street got a big lift yesterday as two new polls showed him opening a double-digit lead in the last week of his reelection campaign, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson urged audiences to stand up for a mayor who has stood up for the disadvantaged.
Street led Republican challenger Sam Katz by 17 points, 54 percent to 37 percent, among likely voters, according to a poll released yesterday by KYW-TV (Channel 3), KYW-AM (1060) and Temple University. Nine percent of respondents were undecided; the survey had a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.
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The Inquirer Poll, conducted last week and released Sunday, found Street with 46 percent and Katz with 41 percent; the margin of error was plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
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In Smith's September poll, which Katz led narrowly, Street was supported by 74 percent of black respondents. In the poll two weeks ago, 85 percent of blacks were backing Street. In yesterday's survey, the mayor had 93 percent of black voters behind him.
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My gut tells me that Street wins now 53-47 or 52-48.
But, whether it is by 1,000 votes, or 100,000 votes, I see Street winning here.
Katz and the GOP seriously mishandled the bug issue. Not necessarily a fan but don't want to see Katz in office helping Bush next year.
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http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/local/7128839.htm