I thinks it's wishful thinking on the DMN's part, actually.....
http://www.nbc5i.com/politics/1721236/detail.html
NBC 5 Exclusive: Voter's Poll Part II
Although the margin has narrowed slightly, Rick Perry continues to enjoy a comfortable lead in his race against Tony Sanchez, Jr., according to our poll of 600 likely voters throughout Texas.
Also, nearly half of those polled said they think both campaigns are using "unfair" campaign ads.
The poll was conducted from October 8 through October 13 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.1 percent.
"…who do you think you would vote for if the election were held today?"
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| Democrat Tony Sanchez, Jr. | 34% | 36% | 33% | 39% | 28% | 21% |
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| Republican Rick Perry | 48% | 46% | 51% | 41% | 50% | 64% |
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| Undecided | 17% | 17% | 16% | 20% | 20% | 13% |
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| Democrat Tony Sanchez, Jr. | 34% | 32% | 35% | 21% | 52% | 64% |
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| Republican Rick Perry | 48% | 52% | 45% | 65% | 25% | 10% |
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| Undecided | 17% | 15% | 19% | 13% | 23% | 25% |
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"…who do you think you would vote for if the election were held today?"
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N. Texas | E. Texas | S. Texas | Central Texas | W. Texas | |
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| (D)Ron Kirk | 36% | 40% | 34% | 36% | 40% | 26% |
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| (R)John Cornyn | 46% | 47% | 46% | 43% | 42% | 60% |
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| Undecided | 16% | 11% | 19% | 21% | 15% | 13% |
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| (D) Ron Kirk | 36% | 33% | 39% | 25% | 46% | 73% |
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| (R) John Cornyn | 46% | 51% | 43% | 60% | 33% | 6% |
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| Undecided | 16% | 14% | 17% | 14% | 18% | 19% |