Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Rasmussen Shows Nixon With A Small Lead

Democratic Attorney General Jay Nixon (D) has a small three-point edge over Missouri Governor Matt Blunt (R) in an early look at the 2008 Governor’s race, according to a new Rasmussen poll.

Jay Nixon 46%
Matt Blunt 43%
Unsure 5%

Some nuggets from the survey: Nixon has a five-point edge among women; Blunt does better with older voters, Nixon has an edge with younger voters. 39% say Blunt is doing a good or excellent job.

The survey also found that illegal immigration could emerge as a top issue: 74% of voters favor a state law making it illegal for businesses to hire illegal aliens.

55% want guaranteed universal health care.

57% favor legalizing pot for medical purposes.

53% oppose efforts to place restrictions on stem cell research.

Just 25% favor an immediate withdrawal from Iraq and 35% want troops home within a year.

No comments: