From Today's Hotline:
Conducted 10/8-11 by Ayres, McHenry & Associates (R); surveyed 600 RVs; margin of error +/- 4% (release, 10/17). Party ID Breakdown: 30%D, 34%R, 36%I. Tested: Sen. Lamar Alexander (R) and ex-Gov. McWherter son/businessman Mike McWherter (D).
General Election Matchup Alexander As Sen.
All Dem GOP Ind All Dem GOP Ind
L. Alexander 60% 22% 91% 63% Approve 68% 46% 87% 69%
M. McWherter 29 65 4 22 Disapprove 19 35 6 19
Undec 11 na na na
Fav/Unfav
L. Alexander 60%/19%
M. McWherter 9 / 9