Sep 26, 2008

IL-10: Poll Shows Dan Seals Within Striking Distance of Kirk

Voters prefer Obama and Seals' real change agenda vs. Mark Kirk and the failed Bush-McCain more of the same agenda

A Global Strategy Group poll conducted August 17-19 of 400 likely voters with a 4.9% margin of error shows Dan Seals within striking distance of Congressman Mark Kirk 39%-46% with 14% undecided. After voters are informed with each candidates' message and bio, Dan Seals comes out ahead 45%-40%.

At the presidential level, Illinois Senator Barack Obama leads the district 51%-36% over Senator John McCain. President Bush's approval rating in the district is an abysmal 21%.

"Republican Congressman Kirk is clearly extremely vulnerable for voting with his Republican leadership 88% of the time," said DCCC Midwest Regional Press Secretary Ryan Rudominer.  "This race represents a clear choice between Barack Obama and Dan Seal's real change agenda versus Mark Kirk and the failed Bush-McCain more of the same agenda. Facing an economic disaster, skyrocketing unemployment and President Bush's $12 billion a month war plan, Illinois' 10th district voters are hungry for leaders like Dan Seals, who will turn the page on the failed Bush-Kirk policies of the past."

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