Quinnipiac University Poll release from Monday morning:
The Democratic primary for governor in Connecticut is going down to the wire with businessman Ned Lamont at 45 percent and former Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy at 42 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll of Democratic likely primary voters released today. This compares to a 45 – 40 percent Lamont lead August 5. Today, 12 percent remain undecided and 30 percent of those who choose a candidate say they might change their mind.
Former wrestling executive Linda McMahon is pulling away from Rob Simmons and now leads 50 – 28 percent, with 15 percent for Peter Schiff, compared to 47 – 30 percent in an August 4 survey by the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University. Today, 7 percent are undecided and 30 percent of those who choose a candidate say they might change their mind.
Lt. Gov. Mike Fedele continues his surge among Republican likely primary voters and now trails former ambassador Tom Foley 38 – 30 percent, compared to 41 – 26 percent August 5.
Today, Oz Griebel has 17 percent, as 14 percent remain undecided and 47 percent of those who choose a candidate say they might change their mind.
“The Democratic governor’s race between Ned Lamont and Dan Malloy is too close to call and the Republican governor’s race between Tom Foley and Lt. Gov. Mike Fedele could produce a surprise,” said Quinnipiac University Poll Director Douglas Schwartz, PhD. “In the Republican Senate contest, it looks like Rob Simmons would need more than a surprise; he would need a miracle to catch Linda McMahon. But in politics, miracles do happen.”
From August 3 – 8, Quinnipiac University surveyed 664 Connecticut Republican likely primary voters with a margin of error of +/- 3.8 percentage points and 464 Democratic likely primary voters with a margin of error of +/- 4.6 percentage points. These likely voters were selected from lists of people who have voted in past elections.
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I would suggest that you go to Dan’s Website and read his positions on those matters. I would also suggest that you read Candidate Lamont’s positions.
I have known Dan Malloy for close to 15 years, and as a former member of the Stamford Board of Representatives, I have had the privilege to work with Dan on many issues. He is a stand up, guy, with a roll up your sleeves and lets get this done attitude.
He has the experience and the heart for the job of Governor. I will be proud to cast my vote for Dan Malloy.
Mark: here’s all you need to know.
Ned Lamont was Chris Dodd’s campaign manager in Dodd’s recent bid for the presidency. Remember that? Dodd even moved to Iowa for a brief time. Hope this helps you make up your mind.
Please vote for Peter Schiff. No tax increase, limited government,
and someone who truly cares about our nation. He is not a career
politician. His interest is saving the USA from financial destruction.
Here’s a hint about Malloy: he has strong union support …
Can anyone tell me what Malloy’s & Lamonts positions on tax increases are? Has Malloy basically confirmed he is up for raising taxes, and has Lamont promised not to do so?