Could Rep. Jim Moran be in trouble?
By Krystle Weeks | Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 | PoliticsWhile Virginia’s 8th Congressional District is predominately Democratic, it is appearing that many voters in this district are growing tired of Rep. Jim Moran’s service as Congressman. According to a recent article in The Daily Caller, Republican challenger Patrick Murray is gaining ground on Moran according to a poll conducted by McLaughlin & Associates. This poll showed Moran in the lead with 32.3 percent of the vote, followed by Murray at 29 percent of the vote, while 30.5 percent are undecided. The poll also revealed that Moran’s support below 50 percent.
Perhaps, it was Moran’s recent remarks about the military that has caused this sudden momentum towards Murray.
Cross posted at Crystal Clear Conservative
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Growing up in Maryland typically does not yield a Republican. Fortunately, Krystle Weeks was one of the lucky few booted to the Commonwealth for her staunch conservative views. From an early age, she has been debating politics, and since 2006, she has been involved here in the Commonwealth helping Republican candidates to victory. Aside from politics, Krystle is a runner and a dynamite cook. You can email her here. Krystle also blogs at Crystal Clear Conservative and Charm Offensive Cooking.
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6 Responses to "Could Rep. Jim Moran be in trouble?"
Moran has become the typical caricature of an out of touch, out of time Congressman. Let’s hope the 30% that are undecided in the 8th realize what’s representing them and vote for someone who has dedicated their lifetime to public service, unlike what is claimed by Moran; let’s hope they see the light and vote on Nov. 2 for Patrick Murray.
Let’s hope the undecideds were going to vote for Moran and are beginning to suspect the error of their former ways! Let’s also hope they come out to vote for Murray rather than staying home.
Interesting numbers, and Jim McLaughlin did the poll I’d have to believe them. These are HORRIBLE numbers for an incumbent. The undecideds seem abnormally high at this late date. Methinks many of them just didn’t want to admit they aren’t voting for Moran. As the famous line goes, “Fasten your seatbelts….”
The very large number of undecided voters seems a bit unusual to me. Just have to see how they finally decide.
I have been trying to predict the election using some “sentiment” factors. My tracking data broke from their pattern. Although not sure why or what it means; it appears that the democrats are losing their base voters, enough to destroy my tracking data patterns. I am looking forward to 11/03 so I can try to figure out what is going on. I must admit that I have a lot more respect for pollsters now.
I will be watching what happens in California in 2011. It appears that Proposition 23 which would stop the state’s “Global Warming Solutions Act’ from taking effect in January will lose. Which means California will have a “cap and tax” law real soon.
There are studies that say California’s climate change law will cost the state up to $100 billion and a loss of more than a million jobs, as businesses close down or move out of state to remain competitive.
I FIRMLY oppose any federal aid to California to help with their financial problems.
If the citizens of California wish to spend their state government into bankruptcy , let them do it. They can raise their taxes, not steal money from the citizens of Virginia.
The Daily Caller is Republican propaganda. ’nuff said.
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