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Thursday, September 2, 2010
Politics CD8 Poll: Tight Race Between Giffords and Kelly
Posted by Jim Nintzel on Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 12:18 PM
A new poll commissioned by the American Action Forum shows that Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is in a tight race with Republican challenger Jesse Kelly in Congressional District 8.
The poll of 400 CD8 likely voters, with a margin of error of 4.9 percent, shows that 46 percent of voters were supporting Giffords and 46 percent were supporting Kelly.
“This poll confirms what I have been hearing directly from the voters as I walk door-to-door,” Kelly said in statement. “Gabrielle Giffords has lost touch with Southern Arizona and is no longer working for the residents of her district. She is more interested in bailing out Wall Street than she is in bringing jobs to Arizona. Voters support our plans to grow the economy and to implement real solutions that will lower the cost of healthcare coverage.”
Team Giffords pointed out that the group that the American Action Forum is run by Douglas Holtz-Eakin, who was Republican presidential nominee John McCain’s 2008 policy chief. In addition, the board of the organization includes Fred Malek, a major fundraiser for McCain; GOP Sen. Norm Coleman; Jeb Bush; and several Bush cabinet members.
Anne Hilby, spokeswoman for the Giffords campaign, says the organization appears to be “George W. Bush’s cabinet sprinkled with John McCain’s top consultants.”
“Jesse Kelly labeled Medicare a waste, he wants to eliminate Social Security and he called for a 23 percent sales tax that would raise taxes on 80 percent of working families in order to lower them for millionaires," Hilby added. "Elections are about choices and when Southern Arizonans get to know Jesse Kelly, the choice before them in November will be crystal-clear.”
The poll was one of many released by the American Action Forum in districts in Western states. It also showed that 52 percent of voters had a favorable opinion of Giffords, compared to 41 percent were viewed her unfavorable; 33 percent viewed Kelly favorably, compared to 25 percent who viewed him unfavorably.
You can check out the poll yourself:
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The American Action Forum is a Republican think tank. Also, survey answers depend on the wording of the questions asked.
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This must be lie #2. Jesse Kelly never said he wanted to tax the Middle Class to lower taxes for the Millionares. Ann Hilby needs to attend one of Jesse Kelly's townhalls, but before she attends CLEAN THE WAX OUT OF HER EARS.
There has to be a reason so many people are dissatisfied with Gabby Gifford and who continue to call her office, to no avail and email her with no response, So I would take what Miss Ann Hilby said with a "grain of salt". I guess when you are an"elitist" living in Houston, the people of CD8 are not your concern.
Every time I have called Giffords office I have gotten attention and response. Every email has been answered. Every phone call to her Washington office, answered. John McCain and Jon Kyl (especially) are unresponsive and aloof. I would even support Giffords for the Senate, she's that good. CD8 should be proud to have her represent them in Congress. She always acts in the best interests of her constuents and the people of this country regardless of political ramifcations. She always does the right thing. People of every political persuasion should recognize that and vote for her in November!
Here are Some other Poll Numbers from other Websites.
RealClearPolitics.com Shows them DEAD EVEN!
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/20…
NationalJournal.com is also Showing this Kelly vs Giffords are TIED Right Now.
Another Website Showing the Same Poll Results is at: http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/a…
This is Great News for the Jesse Kelly Campaign that has Not even Fired a Negative Shot at Giffords yet. Jesse Kelly's Wife, Aubrey, just gave birth to a Healthy Baby Boy yesterday. Jesse Kelly, of course, has taken TWO Days off to spend time wth his Wife & New baby boy.
However New Developments are still showing TONS of Promise that weren't discussed in this article which is showing even More Excitement with Republicans for Jesse Kelly in CD-8.
Jesse Kelly was Recently Endorsed by Mitt Romney and Mitt's PAC.
http://tucsoncitizen.com/the-cholla-jumps/…
That's Huge in Republican Circles.
Also Congressman Kevin McCarthy is coming out in Huge Support of Jesse Kelly Which Shows that The GOP Establishment is Finally seeing this as a Serious Seat that is Completely Winnable for Jesse Kelly this time around.
http://www.votejessekelly.com/news/2010/08…
This is BIG News because it all points towards excitement on the Republican Side and Only hearing Crickets on the Democrats side of the aisle.
Am I Wrong? Prove it!
JeremyINTucson,
It appears that you are either being misled or you are trying to mislead others. The links you posted refer to the same poll that the article refers to. This poll was conducted by the AAF and it is clearly cited on those pages you have linked. I hope this was simply a mistake on your part, but my better judgment leads me to believe that you are trying to use these sources to bolster the validity of the questionable poll. You have failed. I hope this is not a reflection of the Jesse Kelly campaign and that you do not work for them. I am an independent, undecided voter, and it is a tactic like this make me sick; you are turning intelligent voters away from the Kelly camp.
"Jesse Kelly was Recently Endorsed by Mitt Romney and Mitt's PAC."
Wow, there's a shocker.
Jeremy, you might feel more at home on the Daily Star web site. Have a nice day.
Every time I have contacted Giffords, I have received a large amount of shiny, expensive campaign stuff with absolutely NO REPSONSE to the issue I have contacted her about. Every time I have written Mr. Kyl, I have received a personally formatted HAND SIGNED letter addressing exactly the issue I have contacted him about. THANK YOU MR. KYL!!!
My prayer is that Kelly defeats Giffords so that we can take our government back! VOTE, PLEASE on November 2nd. GOOD LUCK MR. KELLY!!!!
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