What? Barbara Boxer polling behind Carly Fiorino in CA?

[K8-EEE]

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/latest_polls/elections/


As a Californian, I find that so difficult to believe....and really, really not good. Is "Survey USA" credible?

[PBS Poll-435]

1. SurveyUSA is one of the most accurate pollsters around.

Carly Fiorina is trying to buy this race.

[BootinUp]

4. .

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2010/08/whats_up_at_surveyusa.php?ref=fpblg

[nadinbrzezinski]

6. Thanks, interesting reading

[PBS Poll-435]

10. Thanks for the link. Not sure if they changed their methodology or what... nt

[K8-EEE]

18. That's comforting!! We really gotta

GOTV here in CA....

[Ignis]

23. ^^^ Yes, GOTV is the key to a (D) victory.

I'm not worried about Boxer's chances quite yet, but I'm worried that I might become worried soon. ;)

[BootinUp]

2. I have never been impressed by Survey USA

buts its just a faulty memory / gut thing.

[wtmusic]

3. The RCP average still shows Boxer up by 3%

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2010/senate/ca/california_senate_boxer_vs_fiorina-1094.html

Too close for comfort, though.

[Mz Pip]

5. After what Snarly did to HP

I find it hard to believe it's that close. But California is a weird state.

[wtmusic]

7. Obsessed with celebrity.

Wanna be in politics? You gotta be famous *first* (qualified, second).

[backscatter712]

8. How can Demon Sheep Lady be ahead of Boxer?

Boggles the mind how stupid much of the electorate is...

[Robbins]

9. Survey USA

They are becoming a bad pollster.Just recently they had Bennet behind In Colorado during the primary.

Remember even RAS has Boxer ahead In California by 5.

[GSLevel9]

11. I don't buy this poll...

BUT... it appears that ALL incumbents (Repugs or Dems) will be punished in November.

[Obamanaut]

12. It is time for a clean sweep. nt

[Aramchek]

13. Fiorino doesn't have a shot

[FBaggins]

35. I doubt that she's ahead, but she most certainly "has a shot"

Almost a 50/50 one at this point.

Boxer hasn't hit 50% against her since January.

[Marie Marie]

14. Don't we also have John McCain to thank for this Wicked Witch of the West?

Didn't he also pull this woman out of obscurity for some thing or other during his failed Presidential campaign. Am I remembering that correctly? If so, he's running 2 for 2 with Carly & Sarah. Both unqualified, annoying as hell but given credibility and a place on the political stage for all the wrong reasons. Thank you so much Grampa!

[Warren DeMontague]

15. Yes. California LOVES far right, anti-choicers!

And Survey USA is, like, totally accurate.

[K8-EEE]

16. Hey, "California" is not one big L.A. or San Francisco

Don't forget the Fresnos and Bakersfields and the fact that we got Ahhhh-nuld (I have to say I didn't know ONE person here in L.A. pulling for Arnie and was kind of shocked when he won -- both Meg and Carly are doing his some old "I'm so rich! Elect me!" campaign.

[Warren DeMontague]

27. I'm well aware of it. Nevertheless, who was the last anti-choice pol to win a statewide election?

I ask this as someone who was a California resident for about 20+ years-- so I do have a little knowledge of what I speak. I think it's been a while. Remember that Arnold, for his numerous flaws, is fairly moderate on social issues.

I certainly remember Dan Lungren getting his ass waxed a couple times.

[K8-EEE]

29. Well there was Prop 8 passing!

Nuff said!!

[Warren DeMontague]

33. A disappointment, to be sure. And don't get me wrong- I don't think Boxer is a shoo-in.

but there's a big difference between anti-gay marriage (which, as you remember, passed on the strength of LA county, mostly) and anti-reproductive choice. The numbers are trending in a good direction on Marriage equality, but it's still a couple decades behind stuff like reproductive choice.

Carly Fiorina is a hard-core anti-choicer... and massively out of step with where most Californians are on that issue. I trust Barbara Boxer will remind the voters of that.

That said, I encourage everyone to support Boxer's campaign. I've already donated a couple times to her.

[red red red]

17. Boxer is one of the...

most level-headed person there. She has to make it! :cry:

[K8-EEE]

19. I agree and just sent a donation! nt

[K8-EEE]

20. I agree and just sent a donation! nt

[wtmusic]

22. Me too

thanks for posting K8-EEE. :thumbsup:

[wiggs]

24. I might point out that she was one of two congresspersons to challenge

certification of Ohio's electoral votes in 2004. With good reason...and it was a shame more didn't join her.

[Canuckistanian]

21. This is far too close no matter WHO's polling

What's up with California? Why isn't a successful recumbent doing better?

Is Carly getting more airtime?

[Iggo]

25. Maybe L.A. is not the target for Boxer ads...

...but I watch a shitload of TV and, so far, it seems like Fiorina's the only one running.

[Iggo]

26. So nice, I clicked it twice. Oops. (n/t)

[fujiyama]

28. First poll showing this to be the case

SUSA can be either really accurate, or show itself to be a real outlier.

But this race is closer than it should be, likely to due to apathy on the part of many except brain dead teabagger types.

I honestly don't know who Fiorina would appeal to. She seems to have burned so many bridges along the way and strikes me as one of the most inept people to get as far as they did.

[K8-EEE]

30. I would think her "Mama Grizzley" status would do her in here in CA

Even Republicans in CA don't much like Sarahcuda!

[BootinUp]

34. She can't handle real interviews for shit.

nothing but talking points. Seriously, it doesn't speak well for HP that she was ever given the CEO position in the first place. As for Cali, if they elect this fool, I will be laughing my butt off.

[rhett o rick]

31. It's the "professional lefties" fault. nm

[TheKentuckian]

32. Is Boxer caving Carly the Outsourcer's head in ads?

Or is it mealy mouth city out there?

[saltpoint]

36. Boxer will win.