ME-Sen: Allen Narrows the Gap in New Poll

MaineDem

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Sat May-17-08 05:19 PM
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ME-Sen: Allen Narrows the Gap in New Poll

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Maine voters shows that the state’s U.S. Senate race has gotten a little bit tighter this month. In her bid for re-election, Republican Senator Susan Collins now leads Democratic challenger Tom Allen 52% to 42%.

Collins’ lead has decreased from sixteen percentage points last month to ten points this month. But, the incumbent still earns support from 89% of Republican voters and 34% of Democrats. The candidates are tied at 44% among unaffiliated voters.

http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/maine/election_2008_maine_senate2

Susie still has much too high numbers but after the primary the Party can put all its efforts behind Tom Allen.

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asteroid2003QQ47

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Sat May-17-08 05:57 PM
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1. "McCain = a Third Bush Term"?

BEST case scenario would be a "Third Bush Term."
Given McCain's age it would be folly to not consider
that a Vice President might rise to power.
It is not inconceivable that something even worse than
the Bush Presidency might lie ahead should McCain win.

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mainegreen

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Sat May-17-08 10:31 PM
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2. The closer we get to the election, the tighter the race will get.

People like Collins, but she's got that dreaded R after her name. Susan Collins (R).
That R is like a lead weight around her ratings, and the closer to election time the heavier that weight will get.

It's gonna be close and I think Allen has a real chance!

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luckyleftyme2

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Sun May-18-08 02:00 AM
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3. he's my pick

collins has become a rubber stamp for BUSH and his war regime and McCain is her buddy so you know she'll support him 100% of her votes.

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