Apr
02
2009
Poll Watch: Senator Chris Dodd Falls Way Behind Chris Simmons in 2010 Senate Race
Posted by Flap in Chris Dodd, Chris Simmons
Former Rep. Rob Simmons (R) is challenging Sen. Chris Dodd (D)
Incumbent, long time Connecticut Democrat Senator Chris Dodd is behind by 16 points to Republican Rob Simmons in the latest Quinnipiac poll.
A new Quinnipiac poll shows Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT) now trailing former Rep. Rob Simmons (R-CT), 50% to 34%, in the 2010 Senate race.
In two other match ups, Dodd trails both Sam Caligiuri (R), 41% to 37%, and loses to Tom Foley (R), 43% to 35%.
Key finding: Voters disapprove 58% to 33% of the job the Democratic incumbent is doing, his lowest approval rating ever.
Said pollster Douglas Schwartz: “A 33% job approval is unheard of for a 30-year incumbent, especially a Democrat in a blue state… Dodd’s numbers among Democrats are especially devastating.”
Exit questions: Will the Connecticut Democrat Party force Chris Dodd out before primary season? Ned Lamont?
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