Poll: Sinema leads McSally in Arizona Senate race

[DonViejo]

Source: NBC News




Oct. 30, 2018 / 4:57 AM EDT

By Mark Murray

WASHINGTON — Fueled by advantages among Latinos, independents and women, Democrat Kyrsten Sinema holds a 6-point lead over Republican Martha McSally in Arizona’s key Senate contest, according to a new NBC News/Marist poll of the state.

Sinema, a Democratic congresswoman, gets support from 50 percent of likely voters, while McSally, a GOP congresswoman, gets 44 percent. A combined 6 percent are undecided or prefer someone else.

In September’s NBC/Marist poll, Sinema’s lead over McSally was 3 points in this head-to-head contest, 48 percent to 45 percent.

When the ballot expands to include the Green Party’s Angela Green, Sinema’s edge is cut to 3 points, 47 percent to 44 percent — essentially unchanged from Sinema’s 2-point advantage in September, 45 percent to 43 percent.



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[PeeJ52]

1. I Love It!!! GO Sinema!!!

Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ), the Arizona GOP's candidate for Senate, recently joined the growing ranks of Republicans who are now trying to pretend they care about preserving health coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.

But when a reporter caught up with McSally and cornered her on her lie, her response was revealing.

"Dennis, can we please talk about the things that matter to most voters, instead of repeating the Arizona Democrat Party press releases?" she said. She added, "Do you have anything to talk about like the caravan or job opportunities?"

McSally on HealthCare.... Martha McSally stood up in GOP conference meeting and said let's get this "fucking thing" done.

Yes, direct quote — per members and aides.

[muntrv]

2. GOTV, my friends.

[beachbum bob]

3. the Green voters have to stop supporting trump and the republicans, have they no shame?

[ChazInAz]

6. Of course not.

They're a tool of the republican party, designed to scrape off some votes from the Democrats.

[RhodeIslandOne]

7. They'll openly celebrate if they sabatoge this

They love being turds in a punchbowl.

[lark]

4. Fucking greens!

Wonder if these are funded by repugs and Russia like Stein was? This is sickening. How are people so stupid to vote for someone who can't win who will make it way more likely that the candidate of hate and fear and destruction wins.

[DeminPennswoods]

5. What a weird poll

Siema leads, but Ducey leads by 14 pts. It's hard to believe voters would be splitting their ticket to elect a Dem senator, but a GOP gov.

Read the note about what the pollster considers a "likely" voter. It's an algorithm based on enthusiasm and past voting record. I'd guess that's getting a more conservative leaning sample.