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RandySF

(59,205 posts)
Sun Oct 11, 2020, 01:20 AM Oct 2020

IL-13: Dirksen Londrigan Takes the Lead in IL-13, 48% - 43%

As first reported by National Journal, a new poll conducted on behalf of the DCCC IE in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District finds Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan leading incumbent Congressman Rodney Davis by five points, 48% – 43%. Former VP Joe Biden also leads President Trump in the district, 53% – 40%.

In 2018, IL-13 was one of the closest elections in the country with Dirksen Londrigan coming within one point – a mere 2,058 votes – of unseating Davis, and the race is considered one of the top pickup opportunities for Democrats across the country.

“This latest poll makes clear that working people in Central Illinois are ready to reject Congressman Rodney Davis’ career in Washington of looking out for himself and his special interest friends,” said DCCC Spokesperson Courtney Rice. “From his long record of voting to gut affordable health care and protections for people with pre-existing conditions to his corporate tax giveaway that hamstrung families, Davis has made it clear that he’ll always prioritize himself and his donors over his constituents.”

The DCCC has been on air in IL-13 since Labor Day. “Secret,” which is currently on air, slams Davis who twice voted against transparency for the federal loan program meant to help small businesses during the pandemic – after his own family took more than $1 million in loans. “Working For” and “Perfect Match” were previously on air and highlighted how Davis takes millions in contributions from special interests and votes their way in Washington.

The poll was conducted on behalf of the DCCC IE by Tulchin Research among 400 likely voters between October 1-6, 2020. The margin of error is +/-4.9.




https://dccc.org/new-poll-dirksen-londrigan-takes-the-lead-in-il-13-48-43/

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IL-13: Dirksen Londrigan Takes the Lead in IL-13, 48% - 43% (Original Post) RandySF Oct 2020 OP
In 2018, Betsy was down 4-5% at this same period, our only concern NOW beachbumbob Oct 2020 #1
Dirksen? dawg day Oct 2020 #2
Yep RandySF Oct 2020 #3
 

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
1. In 2018, Betsy was down 4-5% at this same period, our only concern NOW
Sun Oct 11, 2020, 07:51 AM
Oct 2020

is the college vote as so many kids are NOT back on campus at the 2 big college universities in her district and who gave her huge vote margins. But trump is NOT held in too high of favor and a definite LACK of yard signs for both trump and Davis all over the place.

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