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Pennsylvania Governor
Rendell Opens Big Lead
Thursday, May 25, 2006
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Governor Ed Rendell (D) has opened his biggest lead of the season over challenger and political newcomer Lynn Swann (R). After being neck-and-neck with Swann in the previous four Rasmussen Reports Pennsylvania election polls, Rendell now holds an 18-point advantage, 52% to 34%. This is the first Rasmussen Reports Pennsylvania poll taken after the statewide primaries. Several longtime legislators including the Senate Majority Leader were ousted in the Primaries over a pay raise for lawmakers and other issues. Rendell's favorables have increased significantly since April. Today, 27% of voters have a "very favorable" opinion of him while 13% hold a "very unfavorable" opinion. A month ago, those numbers were 18% very favorable and 20% very unfavorable. Those with a "very favorable" opinion of Swann fell from 25% in April to 16% this month. In both surveys, just 10% of voters have a very unfavorable opinion of the former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver. Swann's support has fallen to 59% among Republicans while Rendell now captures 76% of the vote from his own party. Last month, before the Primary, Swann had a 3-point advantage over Rendell. Crosstabs are available for Premium Members. Pennsylvania voters are evenly divided as to whether they trust Republicans or Democrats more on national security issues. Democrats have just a modest advantage among the state's voters on immigration. However, when it comes to economic policy, energy policy, and the War in Iraq, Democrats are favored by a wide margin. The rolling average of our last three Pennsylvania election polls now shows Rendell with a 6-point advantage, 46% to 40%. That matches the advantage Rendell had in our first three-poll rolling average (completed in February). Crosstabs are available for Premium Members. Rasmussen Reports is an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information. The Rasmussen Reports Election Edge™ Premium Service offers the most comprehensive public opinion coverage available anywhere. Scott Rasmussen, president of Rasmussen Reports, has been an independent pollster for more than a decade.
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