MN POLL: Franken and Coleman tied at 45.

[jefferson_dem]

Election 2008: Minnesota Senate
Minnesota Senate: Toss-up Between Coleman and Franken
Thursday, August 14, 2008

The United States Senate race in Minnesota remains a toss-up, but things are beginning to lean in favor of Republican incumbent Norm Coleman.

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows Coleman and challenger Al Franken each earning 45% of the vote. This is the fourth straight survey where the candidates have been within three points of each other. A month ago, there was a statistically insignificant one-point gap in the race.

But when “leaners” are included, Coleman is up by three percentage points, 49% to 46%. Leaners are survey participants who initially don’t support either candidate but express a preference for one candidate during a follow-up question. Last month, the “leaners” were heading in Franken’s direction and the challenger enjoyed a three-point edge.

Coleman is viewed favorably by 53% of Minnesota voters, Franken by 48%.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/minnesota/election_2008_minnesota_senate

[Alter Ego]

1. Cool! Earlier polls had Norm leading Al by a few.

[catgirl]

2. Coleman has the "rent" scandal to deal with

and Minnesotans don't take too kindly to corruption. I feel good about Frankens chances here.

[BrklynLiberal]

3. I think that the folks in MN will wake up before election day and dump Coleman.

[Alexander]

4. Good. I was worried about this one. Looks like Franken could take it.

This Senate race will be a nail-biter, I'm sure.

[napi21]

5. I'm GLAD to hear that! I was worried the other day when I heard

Coleman was leading. I don't remember the margin, but it was enough to cause me concern!

[Rowdyboy]

6. They're tied at 45% "but things are begiinning to lean to Coleman"

Riiight....Rasmussen has no shame. They have to include "leaners" to even get a 3% lead which is within the margin of error. Its a dead heat with no favorite.

[Mnpaul]

7. Al is pounding Norm and his corporate buddies

Expect Al to gain ground. Al has help too.

"They work for us" has begun a new ad campaign debunking Norm's lies
http://media.putfile.com/New-ad

[book_worm]

8. Good. Obama's coattailes may help Franken too.

[Phx_Dem]

9. GO AL! n/t

[me b zola]

10. This is good news.

Hopefully after the convention Al will get his surge on. :thumbsup:

[Canuckistanian]

11. That poll incuded cellphones too, right?

Yeah right.

And Norm Coleman is the choice of the under-40 cellphone-only crowd too, right?

I rest my case, your Honor.

[creeksneakers2]

12. I hope Franken gets the support he needs

Franken will be a voice of truth in Washington. I'm happy to learn he's viable. I just sent him a small donation.