Sunday, April 3, 2011

Poll: Bryant way out in front

Public Policy Polling of North Carolina released a poll showing Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant with a huge lead over all challengers. The results should come as no surprise to anyone. Mr. Bryant's recent miscues are issues the average voter does not notice. His opponents have made little or no effort to exploit them and in fact, their campaigns are making them the best-kept secrets in the state. Meanwhile, Mr. Bryant gives a good stump speech and has been working the state for four years in anticipation of this race.

The poll states:
"Bryant already has majority support against either DuPree (56-25) or Luckett (53-27). But Dennis also leads DuPree, 41-28, and Luckett 43-25. Holliday has the lowest profile, and therefore leads DuPree only 37-28 and Luckett by an almost identical 38-28. No Democrat can top 28%, but the more voters know the Republicans, the more willing they are to vote for them. Bryant is pulling 23% or 28% of Democrats and leading with independents by 22 or 23 points. Dennis and Holliday are doing not quite as well with Democrats but a little better with independents."

One note to consider: the poll apparently was not conducted through telephone interviews as the respondents were told to push buttons on their telephone.



17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Would be interesting to know who initiated this poll - poll results of this type can be skewed to be whatever that particular group would like - Would you like fries with that?

Anonymous said...

VOTE DAVE DENNIS!

Anonymous said...

Infinitely more accurate than any damn Zata poll.

Anonymous said...

DAVE DENNIS 2012!!!

Anonymous said...

Bryant is probably out front. Most peole don't even know who else is running and don't care right now. They have more pressing issues like keeping their jobs and paying their bills.

Ironghost said...

He's also probably the most recognizable person out there right now.

Kingfish said...

Bryant has made his share of mistakes recently but they are the kind that unless exploited by an opponent, are ignored by the regular voters in the street. The average Republican voter statewide sees a guy who is Lieutenant Governor, gives a decent stump speech, and seems to agree with them on most positions.

Dennis has two chores: introduce himself to the voters and knock Phil down a peg or two. Luckett has run a mediocre campaign and Dupress runs as if he knows he already has the primary sewn up.

Anonymous said...

I'm afraid regardless of who wins, Mississippi is about to take a major step backwards.

Anonymous said...

Bryant will probably win as KF is right, his stump speeches have all the right buzz words to each group, he has name recognition and no one will actually look at his record. He will SAY what he thinks you want to hear.
I agree with 8:00 but think it'll be two steps backward with
Bryant.
The rest of the country won't understand how we could miss " slimy politician" when he looks so much like a mafioso.
Cliff Fitch was , at least, entertaining .
Bryant has always been in my list of " bottom feeders" on both sides of the aisle.

Anonymous said...

The people of Mississippi have a choice:
(1) They can have "business as usual" Bryant who had never had a "real job" and has lived off the tax payers since the early eighties when he was a deputy sheriff in Hinds County, or
(2) They can have Dave Dennis who had owned his company on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for thirty-five (35) years, created jobs and given back to the community. He has also served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board in New Orleans and never run for public office.

Put the two of them together, compare their experience, look at their social skills and determine which one you want to represent you as the next Governor/CEO of Mississippi!

Anonymous said...

Every time I have to shake hands with PB, I feel the need to go wash my hands with a good dose of Pine Sol......

Anonymous said...

4:13 is 100% correct! Well said.

Please Vote Dave Dennis!

Anonymous said...

How many private sector jobs has Phil personally created? Has Phil EVER worked in the private sector or owned a successful business?

I just don't think Phil is a good fit for Mississippi's highest office (politely put)!

Anonymous said...

4:13 You don't imagine that voters are looking for competent and rational people?
No, no...voters have now been programmed to vote for those who cater to their fears and emotions and who make them feel superior to those who don't share their self-interests so they can better rationalize " it's all about me".

Anonymous said...

PB is not governor material, in my opinion. If we elect him, we will be taking many, many steps backward in this state. I cringe to think where we would be if he had been governor the last two terms. He could never have handled Katrina and the recession. Our state was blessed to have had a man of conviction, vision and integrity for the last 7 plus years. Those who know PB know this is true. He has no experience in the "real world" and we need leadership that has done more than head (?) the State Auditor's Office. Surely, there's a better choice.

Anonymous said...

There is. Dave Dennis.

Anonymous said...

There is no other choice but Dennis by a long shot. If any of you have ever actually met he or PB you will learn this very quickly for yourself. PB is a wimp, he has absolutely ZERO CEO experience so why in hades would he qualify to run a multi-billion dollar organization??



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