Posted on 03/18/2010 8:02:25 AM PDT by SmithL
WASHINGTON – Former Rep. Tom Campbell has a six-point lead over his closest challenger in the three-way Republican primary to face Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer, whose popularity has significantly eroded in the past two months, according to a Field Poll released today.
The survey found Campbell leading former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina 28 percent to 22 percent among likely Republican voters in the June 8 primary, while Assemblyman Chuck DeVore had support from 9 percent. But most prospective GOP voters, roughly 40 percent, were undecided.
While Boxer's races have historically been sleepy affairs, the poll indicates that Californians could be in for a barnburner this year. Boxer is in a statistical tie in trial matchups with both Campbell and Fiorina. In January, she had substantial double-digit percentage-point leads over all three GOP challengers.
"Formerly, I would have said this is in the Democratic column, but I would say now it's got to be moved into the tossup column," said Mark DiCamillo, the director of the poll. "There just seems to be a turning of voter opinions. I think a lot of it has to do with the Congress."
DiCamillo said it's clear the "tenor of political discourse" has changed in California since Republican Scott Brown pulled off an upset victory in the Massachusetts Senate race in January. He said the public's low regard for Congress is affecting Boxer and all incumbents, especially Democrats.
"Voters are starting to be looking for alternatives to the status quo," he said. "And I think that is a political head wind building."
Like most analysts, he's predicting a loss of Democratic seats in Congress in November: "It's not whether they will lose. It's how many."
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Cmon Chuck, beat back these RINOS!!
I think Campbell has a better chance...Fiorina has so many negatives...
I’d like to see Chuck win but I’d take Campbell over Carly any day.
“I’d like to see Chuck win but I’d take Campbell over Carly any day.”
Yep. Me too...he might be able to pull something out, but it sure looks like a ling shot...we are more like MA...too far to the right and you won’t get there. Brown had several RINO moments in his career, which allowed the more liberal Massholes to hold their noses and vote for him...
Rasmussen showed a near statistical tie as well. When democrats have to spend money to defend California, you know they are in BIG BIG trouble.
Babs! How’s that Hope’n’Change thingie workin’ out for ya?
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Either CAmpbell or Carly would be an upgrade vs. “Box-of-Rocks”. (my apology to rocks for that insult)
Please call me Senator (Until November).
Loser
Devore can beat these two show prop rinos.
I will NEVER vote for Campbell. He is an Arabist, anti-Israel, pro-CAIR, and a recipient of pro Jihad money. Another law professor mascarading as a Republican. A dangerous man if elected. Jennifer Rubin, among others has investigated. Google it!
Unbelievably, NY is ripe for TWO Seate pickups by the GOP but they cannot get anyone of significance to run. Sure wish they would come up with two credible challengers and at least make Schumer and the Dems spend HUGE $ on NY TV ads.
Primary Day June 8th
Go Chuck!!!
Why do you feel that way? Campbell is much more liberal than Fiorina.
Why do you feel that way? Campbell is much more liberal than Fiorina.
Fiorina can not get elected...too much baggage in her business career that they will kill her on and she has no other qualifications to offer...other than economic advisor to John McCain....
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