*GOOD NEWS POLLS* - MT, OH, TN Senate

[jefferson_dem]

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KOS has the details at http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/10/1/121753/879

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MONTANA

Mason-Dixon. 9/26-28. Likely voters. MoE 4% (5/22-24 results)

Burns (R) 40 (42)
Tester (D) 47 (45)

Favorability ratings

Burns
Favorable 36 (35)
Unfavorable 45 (41)

Tester
Favorable 48 (28)
Unfavorable 26 (10)

As much as they've tried to demonize Tester, throwing out the usual "he's too liberal" crap, those millions in attack ads have been a huge waste. The more people see of Tester and get to know him, the more they like him.


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OHIO

Mason-Dixon. 9/25-27. Likely voters. MoE 4% (5/24-26 results)

DeWine (R) 43 (47)
Brown (D) 45 (36)

Favorability ratings

DeWine
Favorable 41 (41)
Unfavorable 33 (18)

Brown
Favorable 39 (30)
Unfavorable 22 (13)

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TENNESSEE

Mason-Dixon. 9/25-27. Likely voters. MoE 4% (7/17-19 results)

Corker (R) 42 (49)
Ford (D) 43 (36)

Favorability ratings

Corker
Favorable 38 (37)
Unfavorable 35 (16)

Ford
Favorable 44 (35)
Unfavorable 30 (27)

[NOLADEM]

1. ALRIGHT!!!!!

Great news.

[rockymountaindem]

2. I hope this proves the feasibility of a western strategy to the DNC

In 2004, Montana elected a Democratic Gov. and Leg. for the first time since 1990. Colorado also elected a Democratic Leg. (in its entirety) for the first time since 1960. There are also relatively new (and popular) Dem. Governors in Arizona and New Mexico. This year, we have the best chance for taking a Senate seat in Montana, while Ohio, Virginia and Tenn. are still much closer to their Republican tendencies. In addition, Colorado will for the first time in who knows how long have a 4-3 Democratic Congressional delegation, if not a 5-2 advantage. I think the west provides the most fertile ground for Democratic gains in 2006 and in the near future, and I would advise the DNC, 527s and individual donors to shift more resources into our region.