September 12, 2008 - 8:56am
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Rossi leads in latest poll, McCain closes gap
By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com ReporterThe latest poll from Rasmussen Reports shows Republican Dino Rossi leading Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire by six percentage points, 52 to 46. It marks the first time since February that Rossi has led in the monthly Rasmussen tracking poll, and the first time that he has broken the 50 percent barrier. Rossi had been mired at 43 percent for three consecutive months prior to the latest poll.
Although only Rossi leads, both candidates are viewed favorably by more than half of the electorate. The challenger has a 55 percent favorability rating, compared with a 53 percent positive rating for the incumbent.
The good news for Republicans extended beyond just the governor's race in today's poll. It also showed Republican presidential nominee John McCain closing the gap with his Democratic opponent Barack Obama. Obama leads 49-47 in the latest survey, down from 52-40 a month ago.
The poll was done by telephone with 500 likely voters. The margin of error is +/- 4.5 percent.
Related topics: John McCain, Barack Obama, Dino Rossi, polls, Chris Gregoire, Washington gubernatorial race
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