MI-07: Schauer Leads Walberg by 8 in New Poll
DCCC Press:
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released
a Benenson Strategy Group poll of 402 likely voters conducted October 6-7 with a
4.9 percent margin of error showing that Mark Schauer leads Congressman Tim
Walberg 43-35 percent in an initial head-to-head matchup. At the Presidential
level, Barack Obama leads John McCain 46-37 percent.
"During these tough economic times, the last thing Michigan families deserve is Congressman Walberg's extreme 23% tax hike on nearly everything, including already skyrocketing gas prices, grocery bills, and prescription drugs," said Ryan Rudominer, DCCC Midwest Regional Press Secretary. "While Michigan families are rejecting Walberg's extremism and blind loyalty to President Bush's failed economic agenda, Mark Schauer continues to win over Democrats, Independents, and Republicans for his ability to bring jobs back to Michigan and put the people of Michigan first."
These dissapointing poll numbers for Congressman Walberg come on the heels of the presidential campaign of John McCain abandoning the state of Michigan.
On September 7, Congressman Walberg, referring to Republican presidential nominee John McCain, stated, "We'll help him and he'll help us, there's no doubt about it. I think his message will truly resonate with people who want to have reform in Washington. He's not afraid to take anyone on.'' [The Ann Arbor News, 9/07/08] Walberg also said that he hopes McCain's success in Michigan and Washtenaw County in the 2000 election, particularly among moderate Democrats and independents, can help offset the anticipated support countywide for his Democratic challenger, Mark Schauer. [The Ann Arbor News, 9/07/08]
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