Rasmussen Poll: Mark Kirk Running Competitively in Illinois
Rasmussen Reports finds Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) holding a narrow 41-38 lead against Democratic Illinois Treasurer (and likely nominee) Alexi Giannoulias. In his
Jul 31, 202035.3K Shares931.1K Views
Rasmussen Reports finds Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) holding a narrow 41-38 leadagainst Democratic Illinois Treasurer (and likely nominee) Alexi Giannoulias. In his analysis, Scott Rasmussen admits that “much can change in the months ahead” and that the field is slanted toward Giannoulias; it’s just a bad month for Democrats, and it’s been tough for the party to shake free of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s (D-Ill.) outsized scandals.
The good news for Democrats? Giannoulias, who was welcomed into the race by a slapdash Fox News report accusing him of being corrupt, is right up there with Kirk in his favorable ratings. Kirk enjoys a 55-28 favorable rating, while Giannoulias is at 51-33. But by a 22-point margin, voters say they’re “less likely” to vote Democratic because of the Blagojevich scandals and the state budget.
Paula M. Graham
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