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May 10, 2008

New Poll: Merkley ties Smith, Novick lags behind

Now we have hard evidence showing why Gordon Smith has singled out Jeff Merkley in his latest attack ad - a new poll: Merkley and Smith in statistical tie, Novick lags behind

One of the most compelling aspects to this new poll is that it's a General Election match-up. Which means that it reflects all Oregonians rather than just Democrats as the Primary Election polls have done.

Steve Novick's supporters have consistently argued that his quirky, acidic style will match up better against Gordon Smith in the G.E. But this new poll, especially the trend lines it reveals, shows that it's Jeff Merkley who matches up better against Gordon Smith. Which is why Smith is trying to influence the Dem Primary.

Posted by Kevin at May 10, 2008 10:43 AM