The article says she’s statistically tied with her opponent in two recent polls.
Momentum is not in her favor. Her numbers are slipping in the wrong direction.
http://theiowarepublican.com/2014/ernst-trails-braley-in-latest-loras-college-poll/
http://theiowarepublican.com/2014/polls-show-a-tied-u-s-senate-race-and-ominous-signs-for-ernst-campaign/