Posted on 05/08/2006 12:24:15 PM PDT by okstate
May 7--Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry (D) leads his strongest Republican challenger, Ernest Istook, by 11 percentage points. The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Henry with 50% of the statewide vote while Istook attracts 39% (see crosstabs).
Support below 50% is generally considered problematic for an incumbent, but it's a good showing for a Democrat in a Republican-leaning state (in 2004, President Bush won 60% of the vote here).
Henry is viewed favorably by 65% of Oklahoma voters, unfavorably by 34%; 67% like his job performance. Istook is viewed favorably by 53%. At this point, the race looks like Henry's to lose.
Republicans had hoped former Republican Congressman J.C. Watts would toss his hat in the ring and present a more formidable challenge, but last year Watts bowed out.
Two of the most visible politicians considering a presidential run draw opposite reactions in Oklahoma.
Senator Hillary Clinton, a Democrat, is viewed favorably by only 28%, unfavorably by 68%. Our regularly updated Hillary Meter shows that the New York Senator remains a polarizing figure on the national scene.
Senator John McCain, a Republican, is viewed favorably by 50%, unfavorably by 41%.
Sixty percent (60%) of the state's voters say tax increases hurt the economy; 63% say tax cuts help.
Oklahoma views on the immigration debate are consistent with national trends showing that voters cannot be neatly divided into pro- and anti-immigration camps.
Sixty-nine percent (69%) say immigrants should be generally welcomed if they are not criminals, security threats, or headed for the welfare rolls. Seventy-one percent (71%) say that securing the borders and enforcing existing law should be accomplished before any further reforms are entertained.
Forty-two percent (42%) say all illegal aliens should be forced to leave the country; 34% disagree. This makes Oklahoma one of the few states with a plurality in favor of throwing out all illegal immigrants (see state-by-state data).
Only one poll matters, and that's the one where Brad will have to find himself a new line of work.
*ping*
Istook closing the gap in OK Gov race.
Istook is SINGULARLY resposible for something he did to OPEN CONGRESSIONAL Legislation back in the Clinton years before Pubbies took over. I can't remember what it was but he did a great service!!
I wouldn't underestimate Ernest Istook. He seems to do the right thing for the right reasons.
If Henry wins he will adopt the Bill Clinton plan to run for President.
“Sixty percent (60%) of the state's voters say tax increases hurt the economy; 63% say tax cuts help.”
60% + 63% = 123%
good poll!
Not if I have anything to do with it! Let's help Brad retire from politics!
Okies are not the brightest bulb.
Just teasing. I have tons of Okie relatives... and I can assure you none of them are voting for a Dim.
“Sixty percent (60%) of the state's voters say tax increases hurt the economy; 63% say tax cuts help.”
"60% + 63% = 123%"
Read it again, slowly. Both questions are essentially the same - tax increases hurt the economy, and tax cuts help the economy. One would expect about equal numbers.
“Sixty percent (60%) of the state's voters say tax increases hurt the economy; 63% say tax cuts help.”
"60% + 63% = 123%"
”Read it again, slowly. Both questions are essentially the same - tax increases hurt the economy, and tax cuts help the economy. One would expect about equal numbers.”
Thanks, you are correct.
FM
More polling using Al Gore's FUZZY MATH!
All things considered, Istook is doing reasonably well.
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