Public Policy Polling (10/25-27, likely voters, 8/25-27):
Larry Kissell (D): 51 (39)
Robin Hayes (R-inc): 46 (44)
Thomas Hill (L): n/a (4)
(MoE: ±2.5%)
This marks the first time that Kissell has been ahead in a PPP poll (and check out the ridiculously low MoE — PPP hit up over 1,500 respondents for this one). It’s really starting to look like he’ll actually pull this off, despite lackluster fundraising and poor campaign budgeting. I suppose that’s the difference that $1.8 million from the DCCC makes.
Bonus findings: Obama leads McBain by 51-46 in this district, while Hagan leads Dole by 51-42, and Perdue leads McCrory by 47-46.
they’ve gotten him here and are going to win this thing for him.
that had anything to do with Hayes’ “liberals hate real Americans” comment at a McCain rally, and his subsequent series of lies pretending he never said it until the audio surfaced? I’m thinking that may have had a small part to play in his numbers, since it occurred a week before this latest PPP poll.
to see Kissell leading. Looks like we are allowed to pick off one crappy GOP incumbent from North Carolina per wave election. In 2006, it was Shuler over Taylor. It would be even better if there was another surprise in NC next week.
It is also good to see what a big lead all of the Democrats have in early voting. This will pay dividends up and down the ballot.