Campaign Notebook: Ramussen Poll Shows Murphy Leading

Senate

Results of a poll released on Tuesday by Ramussen Reports shows U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy leading Linda McMahon by a 51-46 margin. The race appears to remain very close, as the margin of error is 4.5 percentage points.

Out of the 500 likely Connecticut voters surveyed, most of Murphy’s support came from so-called “leaners.” These voters aren’t particularly supportive of either candidate but said they are leaning towards voting for Murphy. Without these ”leaners,” Ramussen says Murphy would have a one-point lead.

Fourth District

Jim Himes (D): In a profile by the Connecticut Mirror, Himes is described as “one of Washington's tightrope walkers, trying to balance the fiscal concerns of his wealthy district with the core principles he holds as a Democrat.”

Steve Obsitnik (R):  In a district that’s rarely veered too far to the right, Obsitnik is described by the Connecticut Mirror as a moderate Republican  whohopes to attract unaffiliated voters by sometimes veering away from the Republican Party on the issues.