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MN GOP PRESS RELEASE: “STATEMENT ON MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO POLL ON U.S. SENATE RACE”
By Michael B. Brodkorb | February 4, 2008
St. Paul- Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Ron Carey today issued the following statement regarding Minnesota Public Radio’s poll on the U.S. Senate race.
"Minnesota Public Radio should be demanding its money back for such an incredibly flawed poll. It’s clear from the numbers that MPR and the Humphrey Institute over sampled Democrats in Minnesota, claiming that a whopping 52% of Minnesotans now claim to be members of the DFL Party. Despite the obvious over sampling of Democrats and the failed methodology of the poll, it’s encouraging to see Sen. Coleman’s approval ratings at 50%, with the overwhelming support of independents."
MPR Poll Obviously Slanted Towards The Democratic Party:
The MPR/Humphrey Institute Poll sample was made up of a majority, 52%, of Democrats. (Complete Senate Poll Results,February 1, 2008)
In Spite of Slant, Senator Coleman Enjoys Overwhelming Support Among Independents:
Sen. Coleman leads comedian Al Franken among independents 45% to 29%. (Complete Senate Poll Results, February 1, 2008)
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This release was sent out on Friday afternoon.
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This post also appears on Blogs for Norm!, an online community and blog covering the 2008 U.S. Senate campaign in Minnesota. The primary goal of Blogs for Norm! is to organize bloggers who support U.S. Senator Norm Coleman.
Topics: 2008 U.S. Senate, Al Franken, MN GOP, Mike Ciresi, Norm Coleman, Ron Carey |
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