Democrats hold narrow leads in key California races (Reuters)

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

Democrats hold narrow leads in key California races

(Reuters) - The Democrats hold a narrow advantage in California where big-spending Republican Meg Whitman is struggling, as Democrats show increased enthusiasm about voting on November 2, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found on Tuesday.

The poll found that enthusiasm about the election among Democrats has improved, with 75 percent of Democrats saying they are certain to vote compared to 60 percent in June.

Democrat Jerry Brown leads Whitman in the race to succeed Arnold Schwarzenegger as California governor, 50 percent to 43 percent. Whitman is a billionaire and former eBay CEO who has spent at least $119 million of her own money on her campaign.

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Incumbent Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer holds a slender lead of 49 percent to 45 percent over Republican challenger Carly Fiorina.

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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE69451X20101005

[stopbush]

1. 7 points is not a "narrow" lead, especially when Brown & Whitman were even two weeks ago

If it was Whitman with the 7-point lead, the headline would be "Whitman opens up & widens lead over Brown."

[Proud Liberal Dem]

2. You bet it would

Talk about having a "liberal media" in this country. :eyes: :banghead:

[Dappleganger]

4. The media ALWAYS calls it a narrow lead if it's a democrat up front.

If a republican is leading by even a couple of points they wonder whether the dem will concede before the election!

[WeekendWarrior]

3. That's a HUGE lead. WTF? nt