FL-Sen: Rubio Takes Lead Over Crist in New Q-Poll

Quinnipiac (1/20-24, registered voters, 10/12/09 – 10/18/09 in parens)

Charlie Crist (R): 44 (50)

Marco Rubio (R): 47 (35)

Undecided: 8 (12)

(MoE: ±3.8%)

Kendrick Meek (D): 36 (31)

Charlie Crist (R): 48 (51)

Undecided: 12 (14)

Kendrick Meek (D): 35 (36)

Marco Rubio (R): 44 (33)

Undecided: 19 (28)

(MoE: ±2.5%)

Rasmussen had this race tied back in December, but Quinnipiac, I believe, is the first pollster to show Rubio with a lead. Cat fud, indeed.

53 thoughts on “FL-Sen: Rubio Takes Lead Over Crist in New Q-Poll”

  2. Over 50% of those polled still “haven’t heard enough” about Rubio to form an opinion of him. (over 70% of those polled “haven’t heard enough” about Meek).

    Which suggests that some voters who haven’t formed an opinion on Meek will vote for him anyways – despite Crist’s 64-27 favorable rating among GOP voters.

    Does anyone know if Crist has gone negative on Meek yet?

  4. I find it interesting that Meek gained on Crist but lost ground on Rubio.  Any ideas why?

    My guesses would be that the primary has forced Crist right-ward, alienating many Democrats and swing-voters that would have otherwise voted for him while Rubio has become a better-known quantity leading many to feel safe enough to throw in their lot with him.  But that is pure speculation; I have no idea if either of those are the case.

  5. Dems need to stop any perception that Rubio is something fresh and new. Instead he’s just old failed ideas repackaged as a charismatic young guy.

  6. In many of the Southern states, the Democratic primary used to determine who the elected official would be.  Usually the Republicans would either not run a candidate in the GE or they would offer only token opposition.  I’m not saying that Meek is token opposition, but this poll somewhat indicates that Meek would have trouble defeating either one of these candidates.

    At one time I thought Meek could beat Rubio in a close election, but now I feel otherwise.  I think Crist has the Florida economy dragging him down.  I hope Crist finds a way to win against Rubio.  I’d much prefer Crist in the senate than this teabagger.  If the economy stays in bad shape, I see an outside chance of Meek pulling off an upset.  If Rubio wins, I think he’ll win this race going away.

  9. … except to try his best to turn the race around.  He can’t switch races or change parties without hastening his demise even further.

    There is still time for a turnaround. That said, I doubt that anyone will be the next senator from FL except Rubio.        

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