Shock Poll– Scott Brown Within 9 Points in Massachusetts Senate Race
Posted by Jim Hoft on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 5:32 AM
Republican Scott Brown is now only 9 points down in the Massachusetts Senate race.
His creative advertising on fiscal responsibility is helping to lift his campaign. In this ad Scott Brown and John F. Kennedy take turns reading from the same 1962 Kennedy speech calling for tax cuts.
The special election is Tuesday January 19.
Rasmussen released its first polling on the Massachusetts senate race to fill Teddy Kennedy’s seat. Republican Scott Brown is only down 9 points to democrat Martha Coakley who reportedly went on vacation 20 days before the election.
State Attorney General Martha Coakley holds a nine-point lead over her Republican rival, state Senator Scott Brown, in Massachusetts’ special U.S. Senate election to fill the seat of the late Edward M. Kennedy.
A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely voters in the state finds Coakley ahead of Brown 50% to 41%. One percent (1%) prefer some other candidate, and seven percent (7%) are undecided.
The special Senate election will be held on January 19 and special elections typically feature low turnout. That’s one reason the race appears to be a bit closer than might typically be expected for a Senate race in Massachusetts. Kennedy carried 69% of the vote when he was reelected in 2006.
Coakley, who was elected attorney general in 2006, defeated several other candidates to win her party’s nomination in a December 8 Primary. Brown, who has served in the State Senate since 2004, won the GOP Primary the same day.
The health care issue is expected to play a big role in the debate and Massachusetts voters hold modestly favorable attitudes about the proposed legislation. In the Bay State, 53% favor the plan working its way through Congress and 45% oppose it.
However, as is the case nationally, those who feel strongly about the bill are more likely to be opposed. The overall figures include 36% who Strongly Oppose the plan while 27% Strongly Favor it.
** You can donate to Scott Brown’s campaign here.
Glenn Reynolds thinks money to Brown will be better spent than money to the RNC.
Previously:
** Conservative Republican and “America’s Sexiest Man” Contest Winner Gains Momentum in Massachusetts Senate Race
** Cocky Dem Coakley Goes On Vacation 20 Days Before Senate Election in Massachusetts
More… Legal Insurrection noted this from the poll- Brown down by only 2% among voters who definitely will vote and leads among independents by 44%
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Jane commented:
Tuesday Jan 19, not Saturday!
jainphx commented:
What would be the poll numbers if the RNSC got behind him with cash and other support. The Republican party seems He$$ bent on pulling defeat from the jaws of victory, if one didn’t know different, it would almost seem purposeful.
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Mahdi Al-Dajjal commented:
I don’t think that Republican Candidate Scott Brown has a prayer of getting elected as Senator in the State of Massachusetts because, to the Left, the Kennedys are royalty.
Nahanni commented:
America Rising- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiyqvuTxaEs&feature=player_embedded
tim commented:
I just pledged to donate on Jan. 11th directly to his campaign. Please everyone call the RNC at 202-863-8500, press 2, and tell them to support Scott Brown. I just did and they said they are getting an avalanche of calls from all over the country demanding that the RNC support him.
Nathan R. Jessup commented:
Mahdi Al-Dajjal,
Is there a Kennedy running for the office? Besides the one who has NO relation to “The” Kennedy’s. Here are a few [liberal] sources that suggest Scott not only has an outside chance, he has a REAL chance (boston.com-just read the comments following the article):
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/01/01/coakleys_camp_says_it_has_raised_52m_far_more_than_rival/?comments=all
RedState also sees what’s going on…
http://www.redstate.com/erick/2010/01/04/the-republican-unicorns-and-reality/
Only days left, get out there an find one vote today for Scott. (find as many as you like, just start with one)-We emailed back and forth last night; he said he is campaigning 24/7 and getting a great response. Keep it up!
Nathan R. Jessup
http://www.the-raw-deal.com
noislamocommie commented:
I called around 200 houses and will call more soon.I wish I lived there i would be in the street everyday holding a sign handing out flyers.
Nathan R. Jessup commented:
Tim,
Thanks for the comment. I just called (again) and left a message. I am hoping the party will hear our voice:
“Republican Party, it’s safe to come out and support Scott Brown! The liberals won’t bite…they might not even vote. Help us!”
(Not a real quote from anyone. I did however, think it)
Nathan R. Jessup
http://www.the-raw-deal.com
Palinfan commented:
I sent him $ yesterday. I’ll never ever send to the RNC.
JBuzz commented:
I just called the RNC and was told by the man answering the phone that he personally was working on Scott Brown’s campaign as we were speaking. He also said he was in full agreement that the RNC should be backing Scott. According to him they are having a meeting this afternoon to discuss Scott Brown. Let’s hope the RNC has seen the “light”. We must win this fight. I will be
sending money this afternoon and beg everyone to do the same. Please call the RNC at 202-863-8500, press 2, and beg them to help Scott. I wish I could be in the streets to help but alas I am in California. That is a whole different gut churning battle.
sandy commented:
The Kennedy’s of Massachusetts has no branch which includes Martha Coakley. She is just another political hack and it would seem the the citizens of Mass are just as sick of Leftist Govt control as are the rest of us. Then there is the sooooo unpopular Dem Gov Devol Patrick.
Who knows a Kennedy like Republican named Scott Brown could begin a new dynasty.
sandy commented:
Just called the RNC and was told they had an avalanche of calls from all over the country asking the RNC to support Scott Brown. While they haven’t made their decision as yet they are sending him more money for TV Ads and will make their decision soon.
The man I spoke to seemed genuinely overwhelmed by the response to Scott Brown. Keep it up guys — IT’S PEOPLE POWER!
LorenU commented:
The number that surprises me is that Coakley is getting 24% of Republicans. If Scott Brown can get that down to 5%, it will bring the difference down to 5%. In both the NJ and VA races the Republicans were almost 95% behind their candidate. With the Rep being so small in MA, you would think that they would be united behind Brown.
That might just explain why among those who will definitely vote, Brown pulls within 2%. The Reps that support Coakley are lukewarm as to whether they will vote at all. I can’t tell without more crosstab info.
Lukespapa commented:
Just a technical point…the election is Tuesday, January 19, not Saturday [or was that a ploy to get the dems to vote on the wrong day?]
chuck in st paul commented:
I sent him $20. Even if he doesn’t win, the pain he’ll cause them will pay off in 2010 general elections.
Beachbum commented:
So the RNC, in a heart beat, backed a useless RINO in New York in November but has to be pushed to “consider” backing Scott Brown, a real reformer, in this months special election in Mass., which if elected, would break the Democrats 60 vote majority in the Senate. Makes no sense at all. Way to go RNC !!!
squeaky commented:
Nahanni
January 5th, 2010 | 9:50 am | #6
is there a problem with accessing the american rising video?
another american rising video from free republic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAIszbB8E7g
jonyjoe101 commented:
Nothing any one does will help Massachusetts. The dead people will come out in full force to vote for the democratic candidate.
The polls mean nothing. They never poll in the cemetery.
Until the republicans go after the “dead” vote we will always lose in the corrupt districts. It is what it is.
Kathy from Kansas commented:
One of the most brilliant political ads I’ve ever seen!
Heard Brown interviewed on Hannity today–his ideas are great, and he communicates them VERY effectively.
Just donated to his campaign! (and credited this blog and Hannity’s radio show in the space where they ask you how you heard about the site.
Tina commented:
Re: Scott Brown – on the ground, so to speak, here in Massachusetts, Brown is more than gaining traction – re: Rasmussen Poll, over 50% of the Bay State voters are “unenrolled” – Brown is pulling them 3 to 1 – the poll did not include the Libertarian candidate, Kennedy – those Dems that cannot stand voting for Coakley, are voting for Kennedy – if, and this is the kicker, they are not voting for Brown – I’d hazard it’s a lot closer than it looks – Although, some have noted, the dead get out and vote in Mass (and yes, they can – they also troll nursing homes and make sure that anyone who registered as a Dem at some point votes) there aren’t enough of them to offset the genuine malaise that has set in the Commonwealth. One assumes it is a liberal state, the problem is that there are rarely quality candidates that get the exposure, enough to get to every nook and cranny in the state, in order to get out the vote – in other words, people vote for Kerry, Kennedy, etc., because they had no idea of who the other candidates were (check polling data that shows favorable rise with past candidates based on name recognition – last Senate Election: Kerry vs. Beatty) – in addition, Brown is the “real deal” – he’s not coming across as someone whose sitting high up on some pedestal or part of any “machine” – don’t discount the Bay State -that’s not to say there isn’t work to be done – and there is precious little time to do it in – but it will pay off in the end – facts: this is the state that rejected Carter, that elected the first African-American Republican to the Senate, who’s voters are so sick of not having a choice, they either right in a Disney character or don’t bother to vote, or just vote for the name they “recognize” – where 50% and growing of the population is bailing on both major Political Parties – we finally have a choice – the candidate needs the help to get his message out.
mudboss commented:
I am truly encouraged by the MA Senate race. Scott Brown is a winner, but can he win the race? I am from Chicago and I thought the only dead voters were here. Of course, ours vote early and often here. I gave to Brown’s race two weeks ago and I am surprised at the outpouring of support that he seems to be getting.
I was at a Michael Medved lunch meeting for about 150 people Thursday. He spent quite some time on the Scott Brown race. He said that his win would be a huge game changer and be would a huge boost to the conservative efforts for the November races.
Scott Brown was also on Hannidy’s TV show last night. Great interview! Sean did his usual trying to get Scott to parrot his own ideas, but Scott gave his own views.
On 1/19, all you Brown supporters need to take some time and get/take anybody/everybody you know to the polls that day. Let the dead sleep in peace. I not only want a win….I want a big win! And then I want you guys to take Jokely out to the bay and dump her lame — right where the tea was dumped!
And then we can say…”We won one for the Gipper”
mudboss commented:
Oh…I forgot to mention that after Medved was finished with his lunch meeting with us, he went over to the local studios to broadcast his show and he spent a good part of the hour talking about the Scott Brown race.