Not surprisingly, Senator John Kerry (D) is in great shape in his bid for re-election.
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Massachusetts found that the 2004 Democratic Presidential nominee attracts 63% of the vote against either Jeff Beaty or Jim Ogonowski. Kerry also leads both possible Republican challengers by more than a two-to-one margin. Those figures reflect a modest improvement compared to a month ago.
Kerry is the best known of all three candidates in the Bay State. He is viewed favorably by 54% and unfavorably by 32%. For Ogonowski, those numbers are 38% favorably, 35% unfavorable, and 28% are not sure. Beatty’s ratings are 27% favorable, 31% unfavorable, and 42% are not sure.
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Kerry is viewed favorably by 61% of Massachusetts voter and unfavorably by 37%.
For Ogonowski, the numbers are 34% favorable and 42% unfavorable. Beatty earns positive reviews from 26% and unfavorably by 38%.
Only one state features a race with a potentially vulnerable Democrat—Louisiana.
Thirty-six percent (36%) of Massachusetts voters say Governor Deval Patrick is doing a good or an excellent job. Twenty-three percent (23%) say he is doing a poor job.
In the Massachusetts presidential election, Barack Obama has a solid lead over John McCain.
See survey questions and toplines. Crosstabs available for Premium Members only. Massachusetts Senate: Kerry Holds Dominant Lead
This telephone survey of 500 Likely Voters was conducted by Rasmussen Reports May 29, 2008. The margin of sampling error for the survey is +/- 4 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence.
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Favorable Ratings for Senate Candidates in Massachusetts |
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|---|---|---|
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Kerry |
Beatty |
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Very Favorable |
24% |
9% |
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Somewhat Favorable |
41% |
25% |
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Somewhat Unfavorable |
16% |
27% |
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Very Unfavorable |
18% |
8% |
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Not Sure |
1% |
31% |
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