Toplines - Massachusetts Kennedy - August 20, 2009

Massachusetts Survey of 500 Likely Voters

August 20, 2009

1* When there is an open Senate seat, should the Governor appoint a replacement or should there be a special election to determine the new Senator?

27% Governor should appoint the replacement
66% There should be a special election
7% Not sure

2* Under Massachusetts law a special election is held to fill an open senate seat. While waiting for a special election should the governor appoint an interim senator?

52% Yes

40% No

7% Not sure

NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 4.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence