Thu Aug 23, 2012, 11:46 AM
Election 2012: Missouri Senate Missouri Senate: McCaskill (D) 48%, Akin (R) 38%Last edited Thu Aug 23, 2012, 11:51 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1)
Source: Rasmussen Reports
What a difference one TV interview can make. Embattled Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill has now jumped to a 10-point lead over her Republican challenger, Congressman Todd Akin, in Missouri’s U.S. Senate race. Most Missouri Republicans want Akin to quit the race while most Missouri Democrats want him to stay. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Voters in the Show Me State finds McCaskill earning 48% support to Akin’s 38%. Nine percent (9%) like some other candidate in the race, and five percent (5%) are undecided. Read more: http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2012/election_2012_senate_elections/missouri/election_2012_missouri_senate 
I should elaborate, for those who many not be aware, Rasmussen tends to tilt GOP as far as polling goes. So if they're showing a 10 point deficit for Akin, the GOP is in trouble down Missouri way. 
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 Election 2012: Missouri Senate Missouri Senate: McCaskill (D) 48%, Akin (R) 38% (Original post) |
Berlin Expat | Aug 2012 | OP |
| oldtime dfl_er | Aug 2012 | #1 | |
| Berlin Expat | Aug 2012 | #3 | |
| DearAbby | Aug 2012 | #37 | |
| Coyotl | Aug 2012 | #67 | |
| Contrary1 | Aug 2012 | #45 | |
| 4lbs | Aug 2012 | #2 | |
| Berlin Expat | Aug 2012 | #4 | |
| klook | Aug 2012 | #27 | |
| samsingh | Aug 2012 | #35 | |
| SunSeeker | Aug 2012 | #68 | |
| sofa king | Aug 2012 | #47 | |
| Kalidurga | Aug 2012 | #5 | |
| amuse bouche | Aug 2012 | #6 | |
| lobodons | Aug 2012 | #7 | |
| Cosmocat | Aug 2012 | #46 | |
| DonRedwood | Aug 2012 | #56 | |
| russspeakeasy | Aug 2012 | #59 | |
| julian09 | Aug 2012 | #8 | |
| bushisanidiot | Aug 2012 | #9 | |
| Berlin Expat | Aug 2012 | #14 | |
| DearAbby | Aug 2012 | #39 | |
| klook | Aug 2012 | #32 | |
| musiclawyer | Aug 2012 | #10 | |
| coalition_unwilling | Aug 2012 | #15 | |
| truthisfreedom | Aug 2012 | #30 | |
| TahitiNut | Aug 2012 | #38 | |
| coalition_unwilling | Aug 2012 | #42 | |
| Mz Pip | Aug 2012 | #21 | |
| RC | Aug 2012 | #43 | |
| Liberal_Stalwart71 | Aug 2012 | #11 | |
| Berlin Expat | Aug 2012 | #16 | |
| muriel_volestrangler | Aug 2012 | #19 | |
| xmas74 | Aug 2012 | #64 | |
| Gary 50 | Aug 2012 | #12 | |
| eissa | Aug 2012 | #44 | |
| DainBramaged | Aug 2012 | #13 | |
| Lone_Star_Dem | Aug 2012 | #17 | |
| cosmicone | Aug 2012 | #18 | |
| Frances | Aug 2012 | #20 | |
| Frances | Aug 2012 | #29 | |
| jeff47 | Aug 2012 | #40 | |
| LynneSin | Aug 2012 | #22 | |
| Lone_Star_Dem | Aug 2012 | #23 | |
| LisaL | Aug 2012 | #31 | |
| JNelson6563 | Aug 2012 | #57 | |
| xmas74 | Aug 2012 | #65 | |
| Jamaal510 | Aug 2012 | #24 | |
| pstokely | Aug 2012 | #62 | |
| karynnj | Aug 2012 | #25 | |
| Frances | Aug 2012 | #34 | |
| longship | Aug 2012 | #36 | |
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| Hawaii Hiker | Aug 2012 | #28 | |
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| Lebam in LA | Aug 2012 | #48 | |
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| still_one | Aug 2012 | #51 | |
| Firebrand Gary | Aug 2012 | #52 | |
| SleeplessinSoCal | Aug 2012 | #63 | |
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| kimbutgar | Aug 2012 | #58 | |
| Botany | Aug 2012 | #60 | |
| pstokely | Aug 2012 | #61 | |
| Dont call me Shirley | Aug 2012 | #69 | |
| Third Doctor | Aug 2012 | #70 |
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 11:48 AM
oldtime dfl_er (5,108 posts)
1. We should all encourage Akin
Response to DearAbby (Reply #37)
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 02:50 AM
67. Nationwide. This will have a huge impact everywhere in the country this Fall.
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In due time, this will transfer from Akin to all Republicans, especially as the platform gets linked to the rhetoric by Akin and Ryan.
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Response to oldtime dfl_er (Reply #1)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 03:52 PM
45. I sent him a nice message regarding how unfairly the media was treating him...
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 11:49 AM
2. If Rasmussen shows a 10 point lead for McCaskill then the real difference is probably greater
Response to 4lbs (Reply #2)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 01:31 PM
klook (4,468 posts)
27. Just was reading about how they tend to poll more landline-only phone customers
Response to 4lbs (Reply #2)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 01:58 PM
samsingh (10,393 posts)
35. rasmussen may be purposely tilting it the other way to get the asshole - akin - to quit the race
Response to samsingh (Reply #35)
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 11:25 AM
SunSeeker (5,334 posts)
68. That's what I'm afraid of. Wish they'd STFU until Sept. 25!!!
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Response to 4lbs (Reply #2)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 04:04 PM
47. Unless Rasmussen is pushing in the other direction...
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 11:58 AM
6. Wow
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This is fabulous. Now we need this kind of action for the Prez
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Response to Cosmocat (Reply #46)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 07:36 PM
DonRedwood (3,549 posts)
56. yup....rassmussen always leans away from the people they don't like
Response to lobodons (Reply #7)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 10:41 PM
russspeakeasy (5,787 posts)
59. The poll is bullshit.
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 12:00 PM
julian09 (1,435 posts)
8. Probably want to lull Dems into thinking , no need to vote.
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 12:00 PM
bushisanidiot (7,862 posts)
9. bad poll numbers will be the only thing to get akin to drop out
Response to bushisanidiot (Reply #9)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 01:44 PM
klook (4,468 posts)
32. Only cowards cut and run.
Response to truthisfreedom (Reply #30)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 02:24 PM
TahitiNut (71,568 posts)
38. "R" = Rapologists
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Response to musiclawyer (Reply #10)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 12:39 PM
Mz Pip (23,886 posts)
21. There is no daylight
Response to musiclawyer (Reply #10)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 03:36 PM
RC (21,861 posts)
43. Don't have to. The GOP did it for us by spelling out it their in their platform.
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 12:07 PM
Liberal_Stalwart71 (14,157 posts)
11. Don't celebrate yet. He may have no choice but to drop out and try to get someone
Response to Liberal_Stalwart71 (Reply #11)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 12:12 PM
16. I totally agree; Mr. Akin may
Response to Berlin Expat (Reply #16)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 12:36 PM
muriel_volestrangler (65,826 posts)
19. September? Or August? (nt)
Response to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #19)
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 12:21 AM
64. He still has until late September to drop out.
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 12:08 PM
12. My faith in America somewhat restored.
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 12:08 PM
DainBramaged (38,132 posts)
13. Isn't it too late for Akin to be quitted?
Response to DainBramaged (Reply #13)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 12:16 PM
Lone_Star_Dem (27,742 posts)
17. No, only without a court order.
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 12:17 PM
cosmicone (3,427 posts)
18. Rasmussen may be purposely doing this
Response to Frances (Reply #20)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 01:40 PM
29. Reason that Rasmussen has McCaskill with a 10 point lead
Response to Frances (Reply #20)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 02:44 PM
jeff47 (7,858 posts)
40. It often takes a while for a gaffe to affect polls.
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 12:44 PM
LynneSin (89,796 posts)
22. I predict that a 3rd party candidate will run and be supported by the RNC
Response to LynneSin (Reply #22)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 12:48 PM
Lone_Star_Dem (27,742 posts)
23. They would if they could, but the date to file was July 30th.
Response to LynneSin (Reply #22)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 01:42 PM
31. If Akin stays on, that will only split the republican vote.
Response to LynneSin (Reply #22)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 07:42 PM
JNelson6563 (24,830 posts)
57. Or they'll run and fund a Green (again)
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 12:57 PM
Jamaal510 (3,339 posts)
24. WHOA!
Response to Jamaal510 (Reply #24)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 11:44 PM
pstokely (7,530 posts)
62. It's not a solid red state
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 01:00 PM
karynnj (46,820 posts)
25. I hope this is real - but could it be the Republican Rassmussen pushing Akin?
Response to karynnj (Reply #25)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 01:57 PM
34. McCaskill thinks Rasmussen is just trying to get Akin to drop out
Response to Frances (Reply #34)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 02:15 PM
longship (18,204 posts)
36. Good girl, Sen. McCaskill
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 01:24 PM
26. Love it!!!
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Especially love when the GOP just digs their own grave, bwahahaha!!!!
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Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 01:39 PM
28. Not sure whether this is some sort of Jedi mind trick
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by Rasmussen to make Akin look so bad he'll leave the race, or is this an accurate poll?...
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Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 01:44 PM
33. Bravo! I think he should go and free lance campaign nationwide for Romney/Akins jr. ticket .....
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Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 02:48 PM
41. " . . . while most Missouri Democrats want him to stay."
Response to The Stranger (Reply #41)
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 12:25 AM
66. This MO Dem wants him to stay, take off his shoes,
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 04:14 PM
Lebam in LA (970 posts)
48. Seems a little fishy to me
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 04:14 PM
SpankMe (500 posts)
49. He'll come back and it'll be a closer race than this.
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 04:25 PM
trailmonkee (2,605 posts)
50. nice!!!!!!!
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Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 04:31 PM
still_one (31,419 posts)
51. This is huge because it signals that the women vote should destroy the repugs at the polls
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 04:56 PM
Firebrand Gary (3,342 posts)
52. Rasmussan is trash, they are only putting up these false numbers to push Akin out! nt
Response to Firebrand Gary (Reply #52)
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 12:18 AM
SleeplessinSoCal (1,706 posts)
63. I wish that could be proven, so they could be pushed out of the polling business!
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 08:45 PM
kimbutgar (851 posts)
58. Karl rove is in bed with Rasmussen as much as I'd like I don't believe this poll
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 11:20 PM
Botany (36,161 posts)
60. Rasmussen
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Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Thu Aug 23, 2012, 11:24 PM
pstokely (7,530 posts)
61. I expect it get closer as the near election nears
Response to Berlin Expat (Original post)
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 06:28 PM
69. YES! I voted for Claire way back when....
