Evers campaign: New poll shows Tony Evers with massive lead in the Democratic primary for governor

[TexasTowelie]

MADISON – The first publicly-released survey of the Democratic primary for Governor of Wisconsin shows State Superintendent Tony Evers with a massive 18-point lead over the rest of the primary field.

Democratic Primary Vote
Tony Evers 29%
Kathleen Vinehout 11%
Paul Soglin 10%
Matt Flynn 5%
Mahlon Mitchell 5%
Mike McCabe 5%
Dana Wachs 4%
Andy Gronik 2%
Kelda Roys 2%
Undecided 28%

In a 9-person field of candidates, Evers garners 29% of the vote, while only two other candidates, Kathleen Vinehout (11%) and Paul Soglin (10%) attract double-digit support. Evers leads by double-digits in every major media market, including a 12-point lead over Paul Soglin in the Madison market. In addition to winning 34% of the vote in Madison, Evers is supported by 25% of primary voters in the Milwaukee market (leading Flynn by 19 points and Gronik by 22 points), 32% in the Wausau/Eau Claire/La Crosse markets (leading Vinehout by 17 and Wachs by 26 points), and 33% in the Green Bay market.

After voters are read a short description of all 9 candidates, Evers’ lead increases from 18 to 21 points.

Months of negative attacks by Walker have done little to dent Evers’ image. His strength is reflected in his overwhelmingly favorable image among primary voters, among whom 60% view him favorably and only 9% view him unfavorably. Other candidates tested were far less known and far less liked than Evers.

Read more: https://www.wispolitics.com/2018/evers-campaign-new-poll-shows-tony-evers-with-massive-lead-in-the-democratic-primary-for-governor-2/

[a kennedy]

1. Living in MN now, although was born and raised in Wi and also receiving my

State of Wisconsin retirement, even tho I can’t vote in WI, how do you feel about this poll?? Evers seems like a good candidate doesn’t he?? Any skeletons or bad habits??

[TexasTowelie]

2. I've only read one or two other articles about Evers,

but I get a positive impression about him. I'm always a bit skeptical about polls commissioned by the candidates as this poll was as compared to polls run independently outside any campaign, but I think that Evers does have the status as frontrunner. Obviously, I believe any Democrat is going to be better than Scott Walker regardless of whether there are skeletons or bad habits.

[dragonlady]

3. He's the frontrunner now

because he is the only one who has won statewide three times (for Superintendent for Public Instruction, the top guy for education in the state). That gives him an edge starting out because of name recognition. He is very good in charge of education (given the obstruction of Walker and the Republicans who control the legislature). However, I prefer Kathleen Vinehout, who has broader experience to bring to the office of governor. She's been a college professor in health policy, an award-winning dairy farmer, and a state senator since 2006. She's top notch on the details of legislation and a very friendly, down-to- earth person (which counts for a lot in Wisconsin). She has a long time from now until August to introduce herself all around the state, and I'm betting she will come out on top.

[BlueWI]

4. I have met him in person and enjoyed the talk.

He is very personable and IMO has helped K-12 education make the best out of a bad situation with the anti-education party taking over in Madison. I am also very supportive of Dana Wachs, our Assembly rep and a good candidate as well. There are several strong candidates and we need the best one to help end the Walker mistake!

[Kashkakat v.2.0]

5. Glad to see my fav 3 are the top three! Had to laugh at Scott Walkers comment re Paul Soglin

entering the race: "we need less Madison in our lives."

Yeah Scott, you're partly right: YOU need less Madison in YOUR life! Buh bye!

I think Paul can state things very succinctly and Bernie Sanders showed that Wisconsinites are not afraid to vote for a social democrat from a blue area.

On the other hand, I've long been a fan of Ms. Vinehout and while Ive not heard much detail about how Mr. Evers would apply his experience to a governor role, I do know he is very well regarded w/connections throughout the state as a result of a lifetime of service in education.

In many small towns & rural areas the schools are very much the heart of the community and I would like to think that in spite of the maligning of public education and teachers in recent years, people around this state might be starting to realize - hey wait a minute. Maybe we WANT to have a high quality school system, maybe we want some public services and infrastruction, maybe we its worth it for us to pay for them.

As things stand right now I would be delighted if any of those three were to win.