Rasmussen (8/6, likely voters, 7/9, 6/9 in parens):
Chris Gregoire (D-inc.): 47 (49, 50)
Dino Rossi (R): 43 (43, 43)
(MoE: ±4.5%)
I’ve repeatedly proclaimed my boredom with the stability of this race (howzabout a new MO-Gov poll instead now that we’ve had the primary?). And maybe the blogger code of ethics should demand that I recuse myself from reporting this poll since I was actually one of the persons polled. Nevertheless, here’s the new Rasmussen: a little more downward drift for Gregoire, Rossi still stuck in park at 43. It’s 50-46 with leaners pushed.
The same sample gives Obama a 52-40 lead, so Gregoire is underperforming the top of the ticket a bit (again). Given Rossi’s inability to increase his share, though, inertia might be enough to carry her over the finish line (again).
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The poll does show Gregoire slipping, and the evaluation
of this race may change after the 19th. If Rossi comes out on top in the primary, unless Obama has some big coattails, Gregoire is finished.