Strategic Vision (R) (9/14-16, likely voters, 7/25-27 in parens):
Chris Gregoire (D-inc): 46 (47)
Dino Rossi (R): 48 (45)
(MoE: ±3%)
Another poll of the Washington gubernatorial race, although from rather suspicious Republican polling firm Strategic Vision, confirms the movement in the last month of this race from lean Dem status to a tied, if ever-so-slightly-leaning-GOP, game. Gregoire, after ceding the airwaves for a while, appears to be renewing her ad efforts this week, but news of a $3.2 billion state budget deficit for the next biennium isn’t likely to play out in her favor.
Obama leads McCain 47-42 in Washington in the same poll, consistent with most other polling as well.
“if ever-so-slightly-leaning-GOP-Party”
Does anyone know the cash spent and CoH totals for Rossi and Gregoire? It seems to be harder finding Gov. race financial numbers than Hoouse and Sen. numbers. I’m hoping she has a big advantage there.
This is a blue state that Obama will win easily. That should be enough to pull her over the finish line.