August 19, 2008
POLL: Rasmussen Louisiana (8/14)
Rasmussen Reports
8/14/08; 500 LV, 4.5%
Mode: IVR
Louisiana
Sen: Landrieu (D-i) 56, Kennedy (R) 39
(July: Landrieu 51, Kennedy 45)
By Eric Dienstfrey on August 19, 2008 3:25 PM | Permalink
Comments
You've got to wonder about the polling models for Louisiana. This is the first big test post-Katrina. But with a gap like that Landrieu looks safe.
Ironically, Kennedy last year was a Democrat and apparently was a Kerry supporter in 2004.
Landrieu really took charge. She strongly supports lifting the ban on offshore oil drilling (as do 75% LA residents). She also went after Kennedy for his party switching. She gained Democratic voters, Kennedy lost GOP voters. And she very recently had her name removed from a fundraiser announcement for presidential candidate Barack Obama. Smart, smart lady in knowing how to take her very "vulnerable" situation and make it into a solid lead. (She was listed as "most vulnerable" Democratic Senator for re-election.)
P.S. Bobby Jindahl seems to have improved his standing as the new Governor.
Big number for Landrieu. She is quite popular in Louisiana, a state which has moved more GOP as a whole.
Posted on August 19, 2008 5:12 PM