Michigan Poll: Mark Schauer, Bart Stupak In Dead Heat With Snyder For 2014 Governor Race

[Purveyor]

Even though a big majority of recently polled Michigan voters don’t know who Democrats Mark Schauer and Bart Stupak are, the two politicians are in a dead heat with Gov. Rick Snyder in head-to-head matchups for the 2014 gubernatorial election.

Schauer of Battle Creek and Stupak of Menominee are both former state lawmakers and congressmen, and have been mentioned as potential candidates for governor, although neither has made an official announcement about running.

The poll of 600 people done April 13-16 by EPIC/MRA of Lansing showed that 56% of the people surveyed didn’t know who Stupak was and 75% didn’t know who Schauer was. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.

And yet, Schauer holds a slim 39-38% lead over Snyder, while Stupak is a point behind Snyder at 38-39%.

“If they’re running even with Snyder and no one knows who they are, that’s an indication that Snyder is losing support,” said Bernie Porn, EPIC/MRA’s pollster.

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http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20130423/NEWS/304230013/Poll-Mark-Schauer-Bart-Stupak-dead-heat-Snyder-2014

Perhaps many do not know who Schauer and Stupak are but all now know who 'Snyder' is!

[hrmjustin]

1. Under 40 means your not likely to get re-elected.

I wonder if he is going to abolish elections.

[ShadowLiberal]

6. Hey it's necessary to save a few million bucks in probably a 10+ billion budget!

Sydner is just asking to lose with his blatant not listening to the people with signing a word for word almost exactly the same version of the emergency manager law a few weeks after voters repealed it at the ballot box. It shows just how corrupted our corporate media is that this act didn't get big national play, or the original signing of it.

[tokenlib]

7. That is what should happen..but the higher taxes will hurt him more...

Ever since everyone did their state taxes, a lot of people woke up to the fact that Snyder raised their taxes..
The emergency manager stuff should have him in more trouble..but pocketbooks come first...

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

2. I can't believe it's even that close. :(

[tokenlib]

3. Honestly,Bart Stupak would be the best candidate...

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Though I like Schauer a lot, Stupak was a good representative for the 1st district. He is also a "pro-lifer" which would neutralize a bit of the GOP appeal. He also doesn't sound polished--though he is a skilled politician.

Contrary to a point in the article..Stupak is well known throughout the northern part of the mitten and the entire UP..as the first district is HUGE. And this would be an asset..

Honestly Schauer is more to my liking on policy.. but Stupak would have the best chance to win. I know some would say we need to counter the pro-lifer extremists in Lansing..and I actually agree. But I'm just looking at candidate strength here..

[WI_DEM]

4. I can see us winning back FL, MI, PA & OH--I think the governors races might

actually be better for us than the Senate or House.

[Robbins]

5. I agree

Gerrymandering will probally cause the GOP to control the house till 2022 at least.The problem with the senate Is all these red state
Dems cutting and running.If we can still have 49 democrats senators as well as Sanders and King that will be quite a feat.

Fl,Mi,and PA governorships are all In play.Oh may be toughier since Kasick's approval has gone up recently but dems shouldn't throw In the towel.Unfortly Walker In WI will probally only leave office If he Is indicted.He would probally be reelected barring that.

Inless voters In Maine are willing to treat Collins like republicans such as Romney I don't see a Republican seat that could be In play
for democrats.Mcconnel will probally win now In KY.None of the 2010 victorys are up for relection till 2016.