A new PPP poll just released shows Al Franken leading Norm Coleman 45-40, with 14 giong to Barkley.
Also, Obama leads Minnesota by a big 57-41 margin. Obama may just drag Al Franken across the finish line first.
http://www.publicpolicypolling…
The race for US Senate in Minnesota is close, but Al Franken has a definite lead at this juncture in the contest.
Only 76% of Obama voters are planning to vote for Franken, quite a difference from the 85% of McCain supporters going for Coleman. But with Obama headed for a dominant victory in the state, it looks like as of today his coattails would be enough to bring Franken across the finish line.
http://publicpolicypolling.blo…
Also just released is a set of PPP polls for West Virginia, where McCain leads Obama 55-42.
I think Franken has a few things working in his favor.
– Obama’s huge lead
– Coleman’s frivolous lawsuit (whether or not he goes through with it)
– Coleman getting $75000 from a Republican donor
Coleman can’t combat the negative press that’s sure to come his way. The lawsuit/illegal funds have got to leave a bad taste in the mouths of some voters. There’s a possibility this race will go down to the wire, but I think Franken pulls it out with a 4 or 5 point lead.
This one’s gonna be fun to watch Tuesday night.