Webb and Allen Dead Even

[oberliner]

The latest Rasmussen Reports poll of the bitterly fought U.S. Senate race in Virginia shows the contest too close to call, with both Republican Senator George Allen and Democratic challenger James Webb collecting 49% (see crosstabs).

That makes Virginia one of two remaining Toss-Ups in our Senate Balance of Power summary, which now shows 49 seats Democrat or Leaning Democrat, 49 seats Republican or Leaning Republican. The other Toss-Up, Missouri, was always expected to be close. For most of Election 2006, Virginia was thought to be safely in the GOP column.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/November%202006/virginiaSenate.htm

[Straight Shooter]

1. SurveyUSA has Webb with an 8-point lead.

Rasmussen also shows bush with 45% approval rating.

I don't know what Rasmussen is smokin', but I want some of dat. :smoke:

[dchill]

2. "want some of dat."

Boy, not me.

[Straight Shooter]

5. Depends on whether you are reality based or not.

Rasmussen isn't. I am. Nothing like a little reality enhancement now and then. ;)

[dchill]

6. OK - as long as...

my reality enhancement has nothing to do with Rasmussen's politics. I think I might try something other than dat.
:)

[Straight Shooter]

9. Anybody with Bullwinkle as an avatar need not worry about Rasmussen influence.

;)

[dchill]

10. Well, you know...

Eenie, meenie, chili beanie...

And besides, there was no avatar image of Rocket J. Squirrel.

[Straight Shooter]

11. Oh, yeah.

Rocky the Flying Squirrel. :)

[Bucky]

7. Sadly, I've found the Survey USA polls to be less reliable.

I wish they were right, but in the past they've been all over the board--often outside the other polls' margin of error.

[NOLADEM]

3. When Rasmussen says even you KNOW it is a Democratic victory ahead

Rasmussen is a Republican PR organ.

So, if they call it even, you KNOW it is trending heavily Democratic.

[deutsey]

4. If true, it puzzles me how anyone can support Allen after the past few months

Been wondering the same about Bush...:shrug:

[Bake]

8. Even IF I were a Puke, I couldn't support that guy!

How the hell can **any** Virginian vote for that racist, thug?

Bake