UD Poll: Coons leading by 21 points

[Guest areafiftyone]

DELAWARE ONLINE:

Continuing a wave of polling data being released this week, the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication released poll data showing Democrat Chris Coons with a 21 percentage point lead over Republican Christine O’Donnell.

Of the 2,355 polled, 54 percent backed Coons and 33 percent backed O’Donnell. The poll has a margin of error of 2.1 percentage points.

“Coons leads among almost all significant demographic groups, and is running so competitively in the central and southern parts of the state, it’s unlikely that O’Donnell can make up ground with her current course in the campaign,” Assistant Professor of Political Science David C. Wilson said in a news release.

O’Donnell was leading among conservatives, but only with 68 percent backing her. Coons held large leads among moderates (66 percent) and liberals (87 percent).

[Casino67]

I wonder if they polled the entire state or just New Castle County?

 

U of DE tilts very much to the left.

[Stella]

I wonder if they polled the entire state or just New Castle County?

 

U of DE tilts very much to the left.

 

Since this came from a University it would seem it was done correctly. I still trust Rasmussen more than any other polling group.

[Casino67]

I wonder if they polled the entire state or just New Castle County?

 

U of DE tilts very much to the left.

 

Since this came from a University it would seem it was done correctly. I still trust Rasmussen more than any other polling group.

 

Scott Ras is the man. Saw this at Pew's twitter page:

 

"Polling this year suggest that the landline-only bias is as large--or larger--than it was in 2008. http://pewrsr.ch/a4DK2d"

 

An anecdote. I was at the VA a few weeks ago talking to a lady in maybe her late twenties. The subject of phones came up somehow. I said something about just having a cell for my only phone and she said "who doesn't?". If they are only polling landlines, then I suspect their universe is sort of old. Don't know exactly what that means, but....... And as for cellphones, I have mine set to only ring when one of my contacts calls. If not a contact, then the call goes straight to voice mail. So I will never be polled.

[Guest areafiftyone]

I wonder if they polled the entire state or just New Castle County?

 

U of DE tilts very much to the left.

 

This poll includes Kent and Sussex Counties (the Republican counties). This does not look good for Christine. It might not be exactly 21 but I would say she's at least 16 points behind.

[Casino67]

I wonder if they polled the entire state or just New Castle County?

 

U of DE tilts very much to the left.

 

This poll includes Kent and Sussex Counties (the Republican counties). This does not look good for Christine. It might not be exactly 21 but I would say she's at least 16 points behind.

 

This debate tonight will be her make or break opportunity.

[Guest areafiftyone]

I wonder if they polled the entire state or just New Castle County?

 

U of DE tilts very much to the left.

 

This poll includes Kent and Sussex Counties (the Republican counties). This does not look good for Christine. It might not be exactly 21 but I would say she's at least 16 points behind.

 

This debate tonight will be her make or break opportunity.

 

Coons is going to have to make huge mistakes for Christine to win this race. So far he's been reeeeeal quiet! Smart - he's not trashing her or anything. Should be interesting to watch.

[Valin]

Sorry..... O'Donnell fans.

 

 

RCP Average: Coons +18.3

 

I've not followed this race all that much, but to this far down in the election season, against this candidate, say someone is doing a horrible job of running the O'Donnell campaign.

[ErnstBlofeld]

All the polls from Rasmussen to the recent polls have O'Donnell trailing badly.

[saveliberty]

 

Scott Ras is the man. Saw this at Pew's twitter page:

 

"Polling this year suggest that the landline-only bias is as large--or larger--than it was in 2008. http://pewrsr.ch/a4DK2d"

 

An anecdote. I was at the VA a few weeks ago talking to a lady in maybe her late twenties. The subject of phones came up somehow. I said something about just having a cell for my only phone and she said "who doesn't?". If they are only polling landlines, then I suspect their universe is sort of old. Don't know exactly what that means, but....... And as for cellphones, I have mine set to only ring when one of my contacts calls. If not a contact, then the call goes straight to voice mail. So I will never be polled.

 

Thanks for that insight, Casino67!

[Jill]

I REALLY want her to win but . . .

 

 

Sorry..... O'Donnell fans.

 

 

RCP Average: Coons +18.3

 

I've not followed this race all that much, but to this far down in the election season, against this candidate, say someone is doing a horrible job of running the O'Donnell campaign.

 

Effin'A - have you seen the "I'm you" ads? Just awful.

[NCTexan]

Interesting that the "Coons/O'Donnell" threads seem to be the most popular threads here these days.

 

A little self indulgent schadenfreude?

 

We've got a lot of really good stuff going on across the country. Just saying.

[Casino67]

Anybody watching the debate? She is doing pretty good.

[Valin]

I REALLY want her to win but . . .

 

 

Sorry..... O'Donnell fans.

 

 

RCP Average: Coons +18.3

 

I've not followed this race all that much, but to this far down in the election season, against this candidate, say someone is doing a horrible job of running the O'Donnell campaign.

 

Effin'A - have you seen the "I'm you" ads? Just awful.

 

 

I'm no fan of Mike Castle, but I'd say Karl Rove was right. That said not controlling the Senate would not be the end of the world. To really control the Senate you really need 62-63 votes.

 

My question is, was there no other choice?

 

 

 

Aside: When Dingy Harry loses who will the Democrats nominate?

[Casino67]

I REALLY want her to win but . . .

 

 

Sorry..... O'Donnell fans.

 

 

RCP Average: Coons +18.3

 

I've not followed this race all that much, but to this far down in the election season, against this candidate, say someone is doing a horrible job of running the O'Donnell campaign.

 

Effin'A - have you seen the "I'm you" ads? Just awful.

 

 

I'm no fan of Mike Castle, but I'd say Karl Rove was right. That said not controlling the Senate would not be the end of the world. To really control the Senate you really need 62-63 votes.

 

My question is, was there no other choice?

 

 

 

Aside: When Dingy Harry loses who will the Democrats nominate?

 

Dick Durbin wants it so bad he can taste it.

[Pepper]

NCTexan!

 

Great minds think alike. I had already opined once on that as a drive by remark.

 

You are correct, there's only a brazillion other races going on but perhaps we need a constant Coons O'Donnell Thermometer of Doom or a Paladino Gaffe of the Minute post to keep our expectations and hopes to a realistic level.

 

 

Interesting that the "Coons/O'Donnell" threads seem to be the most popular threads here these days.

 

A little self indulgent schadenfreude?

 

We've got a lot of really good stuff going on across the country. Just saying.

[Casino67]

ComradeCoons[[from Twitter]]

 

Wow it was 3 against 1 and she beat all 3 of us. Ouch!

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I don't know if anyone watched, but I think she smoked him. But I am an R in DE so I may be biased. Now we wait for the real poll.

[NCTexan]

I don't know if anyone watched, but I think she smoked him. But I am an R in DE so I may be biased.

God Bless You Casinno67!

 

You are a strong man to stand against the storm and not be bent like a reed in the wind! (like many others)

 

You are not biased... just right!

[Pepper]

NCTexan!

 

Casino67!

 

Casino, you're on my prayer list for protection, being a Delawarian. Bump to what NCT said, stand strong against the storm.

[Casino67]

NCTexan!

 

Casino67!

 

Casino, you're on my prayer list for protection, being a Delawarian. Bump to what NCT said, stand strong against the storm.

 

Delawarians are vicious, they are just politically challenged. Anyway, being an R means going in the short line at the polls.

[Rheo]

I don't know if anyone watched, but I think she smoked him. But I am an R in DE so I may be biased.

God Bless You Casinno67!

 

You are a strong man to stand against the storm and not be bent like a reed in the wind! (like many others)

 

You are not biased... just right!

I followed mkhammer on twitter and it sounded like she did pretty good.

Did Coons really say he wasn't a pet but a bulldog for DE? Ha.

[Casino67]

I don't know if anyone watched, but I think she smoked him. But I am an R in DE so I may be biased.

God Bless You Casinno67!

 

You are a strong man to stand against the storm and not be bent like a reed in the wind! (like many others)

 

You are not biased... just right!

I followed mkhammer on twitter and it sounded like she did pretty good.

Did Coons really say he wasn't a pet but a bulldog for DE? Ha.

 

He said it. And forcefully. Then he went outside to pee.

[ErnstBlofeld]

I REALLY want her to win but . . .

 

 

Sorry..... O'Donnell fans.

 

 

RCP Average: Coons +18.3

 

I've not followed this race all that much, but to this far down in the election season, against this candidate, say someone is doing a horrible job of running the O'Donnell campaign.

 

Effin'A - have you seen the "I'm you" ads? Just awful.

 

She is a "green" candidate.

[NCTexan]

Casinno67

 

He said it. And forcefully. Then he went outside to pee.

 

That begs the question Casinno... girl-dog or boy-dog style?

[Guest areafiftyone]

Sorry..... O'Donnell fans.

 

 

RCP Average: Coons +18.3

 

I've not followed this race all that much, but to this far down in the election season, against this candidate, say someone is doing a horrible job of running the O'Donnell campaign.

 

The first two ads were horrible- the last one was much better. But she's not doing well at all in the polls and it seems to be getting worse for her. Although last night in the debate she had some good moments but then it happened... she had her "Sarah Palin Moment" when she could not answer about the Supreme Court. She's not up to snuff to be a Senator - she needs to work her way up.