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MN-Sen: Franken Noses Coleman in New MPR Poll

by: James L.

Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 12:24 PM EDT


The University of Minnesota/Humphrey Institute for Minnesota Public Radio (8/7-17, likely voters, 1/20-27 in parens):

Al Franken (D): 41 (43)
Norm Coleman (R-inc): 40 (40)
Dean Barkley (I): 8 (-)
(MoE: ±3.6%)

The "trend line" presented here is stretched over such a long period, that it's almost not worth including. Lest you think that the Humphrey Institute's methodology is giving Franken a boost, keep in mind that Franken was running very close in other surveys from SurveyUSA, Rasmussen, and even the GOP firm McLaughlin & Associates in the early part of the year.

Is Franken pulling this one out of the fire?

SSP currently rates this race as Lean Republican.
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MN-Sen: Franken Noses Coleman in New MPR Poll | 7 comments
Barkley effect predictable
I thought the interesting aspect was also predictable, that Barkley is pulling votes away from Franken. It seems the Independence Party exists primarily to split the non-Republican vote and let Republicans win. They have every right to run and to attack the two big parties, but they seem to have no awareness of how they mostly protect Republicans. Their stated policies are so much closer to the Democrats than Republicans, that I don't know why they can't see it.
Question...
so where are all the Franken doom-and-gloomers now?
Waiting...
to post doom-and-gloom stuff on whoever Obama picks as VP?
[ Parent ]
Looking like Biden
All of the tea leafs are pointing that way.  If it is Biden I don't see what the doom and gloom is for.  He's a solid pick.  He definately brings more to the table for Obama than any of McCain's potential picks.
[ Parent ]
My Top Choice...
Is Biden - so I'm thrilled.

KELL
[ Parent ]
Ya, he was near the top for me too
He's a MUCH better than Kaine or Bayh.  I think many have taken too much stock in wanting a candidate from a swing state.  Biden won't help a lot in any one state, but I think his knowledge, experience and personality are a big asset and nice compliment to Obama which should help the Democratic ticket everywhere.  If the VP's end up being Biden and Romney, which I think will be the case, Biden should take Romney to school in any debate.
[ Parent ]
i for one have not been a doom and gloomer
i think it's tough race we could win and al is doing a lot of good things.

and i'm hoping for bayh myself.

MN-Sen: Franken Noses Coleman in New MPR Poll | 7 comments

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