Capital Survey Research Center (9/30-10/1, likely voters, 8/18 in parens):
Josh Segall (D): 36 (33)
Mike Rogers (R-inc): 45 (54)
Other/Undecided: 19 (14)
(MoE: ±4.4%)
Interesting numbers — with so much economic insecurity, we could be seeing the GOP taking a big hit everywhere, even in the Deep South. This district was drawn by the Alabama legislature to elect a Democrat, but after a close loss in 2002, no one has been able to wage a viable campaign against Rogers. Attorney Josh Segall aims to change that — and his campaign merits watching.
Full poll results and sample details below the fold.
Interesting how Rogers lead diminished once he started running those offensive, misleading ADs. Good Job Mike!
that this race is in single digits according to State Dem Party Chair Joe Turnham. not sure if the other two have been released.
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Does anyone know if Segall is Jewish? The last name sounds like it. That would be extra impressive if a Jewish candidate won in a deep south conservative-leaning district.
in our interview with Josh today he mentioned Rogers said he would still vote to invade Iraq today and that there is a connection between Iraq and Al-Qaida.
Another example of a Republican failing to admit that their were mistakes in the War on Iraq.