Minnesota Public Radio (10/21-23, likely voters):
Elwyn Tinklenberg (DFL): 45
Michele Bachmann (R-inc): 43
Bob Anderson (IP): 5
(MoE: ±4.7%)
Last night SurveyUSA showed Elwyn Tinklenberg zooming out of obscurity and past Michele Bachmann in the wake of her mac-carth-a moment on Hardball. Today gives us another poll (from Minnesota Public Radio) giving Tinklenberg a small edge.
This poll is also interesting because it delved into the specifics of whether or not Bachmann’s comments are driving voter decisions. Turns out, yes, they are:
Nearly four out of 10 voters in the 6th District said they were less likely to support the Congresswoman because of her comments compared to 8 percent who said they are now more supportive.
Bachmann is, in fact, suddenly less popular than even Norm Coleman, who posts a 14-point edge over Al Franken in this R+5 district.
UPDATE: According to Politico, Bachmann has now taped an apology ad that will air in the closing week of the campaign. Sounds good; just ask Tom Feeney how that worked out for him!
Good numbers for this district.
Psh. That wont help at all with who they need to be targetting with it. Republicans will go, well see there ya go! (That’s in a Minnesota accent of course) They can feel justified in still voting for. Independents will go, absolutely not still. Thanks for reminding me. I’m sure the DCCC will be airing plenty of ads about craziness. Oh man, do one her molesting Bush!!! Although, that may not play well in this district. I’m sure Bush has a big negative in this district too but meh, gut feeling.
It basically boils down to “I’m immensely sorry that all those big government-types don’t understand how much I love freedom and liberty.” Yeah, good luck with this one, ‘chele.