Monday, November 01, 2010

Christine O'Donnell Polls v. Chris Coons Polls

The most touted poll before the Delaware primary was out of Rasmussen Reports, a right-leaning firm that is well respected for the accuracy of their polling data, and it showed Ms.O'Donnell 11 points behind Chris Coons in the general election. But 17% of voters were still undecided, and could go one way or another.

September 2, 2010 Rasmussen Reports poll:
Christopher Coons (D) - 47%.
Christine O'Donnell (R) - 36%.
Some Other Candidate - 8%.
Not sure/Undecided - 9%.

Perhaps those who disregarded the aforementioned polling data should have read between the lines. As a new poll out of Rasmussen still has Ms.O'Donnell trailing by 11%, but this time the voters have made up their mind. Please note the percentage of voters who are no longer undecided.

September 15, 2010 Rasmussen Reports poll:
Christopher Coons (D) - 53%.
Christine O'Donnell (R) - 42%.
Some Other Candidate - 1%.
Not sure/Undecided - 4%.

Unless a major Chris Coons scandal erupts in the coming weeks, I don't see a path for a Christine O'Donnell victory in Delaware. And I say that with regret.

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