Thursday, February 12, 2009

Ritter in Trouble in New Democratic Poll

A recent automated poll released by Democrat-oriented Public Policy Polling of North Carolina shows Colorado Governor Bill Ritter below 50 percent public approval as he begins a difficult legislative session dominated by deep budget cuts.

In the Democratic-leaning Denver metro area (about 55% of state voters), Ritter has an anemic 52 percent support, and his approval trails disapproval by 9 points in the rest of the state (see poll).




Both Bob Beauprez and Tom Tancredo, possible Republican candidates, lost in match-ups. Republicans must develop a stronger position on the economy. They dominate voters concerned about immigration, morals and family values, and taxes. Ritter commands large majorities with voters who cite health care or education as their top issue. But on the economy, which more than one-half of voters believe is the top issue, he beats the Republicans by 20 to 30 points.

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