tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post1425139624549341044..comments2024-03-26T14:01:36.240-05:00Comments on Public Policy Polling: Taking suggestionsTom Jensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545052616714485196noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-75767044443819098232011-07-20T10:48:21.862-05:002011-07-20T10:48:21.862-05:00@John: As a recovering Marylander, there's rea...@John: As a recovering Marylander, there's really no reason to poll Maryland except when MD-01 somehow becomes relevant, which probably won't happen again for a while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-25204326065266604862011-07-20T08:46:51.207-05:002011-07-20T08:46:51.207-05:00Maryland is one I would like to see. We can prett...Maryland is one I would like to see. We can pretty much guess Obama's numbers but I am curious as to whom the Republican base here supports. Virginia would be an interesting one to pair it off with - a Beltway analysis: how do Marylanders and Virginians feel about the upcoming GOP nominees?Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064972052546768332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-59387567521593194102011-07-19T23:56:16.626-05:002011-07-19T23:56:16.626-05:00Massachusetts - Brown vs Warren
Arizona
TexasMassachusetts - Brown vs Warren<br />Arizona<br />TexasToddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01598403783246094409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-72398023426930980512011-07-19T23:54:33.539-05:002011-07-19T23:54:33.539-05:00Poll TN US Senate seat, specifically Corker V. Bre...Poll TN US Senate seat, specifically Corker V. Bredesen, and then California US Senate, Pres., and death penalty bill, and gay history billAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-47369989711324887942011-07-19T22:47:37.911-05:002011-07-19T22:47:37.911-05:00Colorado
Iowa
Kentucky
Michigan
NevadaColorado<br />Iowa<br />Kentucky<br />Michigan<br />NevadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-62226902077353379572011-07-19T21:55:32.281-05:002011-07-19T21:55:32.281-05:00Iowa... how much do people still care about gay ma...Iowa... how much do people still care about gay marriage? Are people satisfied with a D Senate holding up the R agenda or are they viewed as obstructionists?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-216872479731689732011-07-19T21:23:11.610-05:002011-07-19T21:23:11.610-05:00MI with Hoekstra
IL would be nice to see approval ...MI with Hoekstra<br />IL would be nice to see approval for Durbin, Kirk and Quinn, see how people feel about the inevitable Lisa Madigan for Governor campaignAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-27987048344481665022011-07-19T20:55:46.610-05:002011-07-19T20:55:46.610-05:00Colorado.
It would be a treat to see how badly Ob...Colorado.<br /><br />It would be a treat to see how badly Obama is losing the Centennial State.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-69209233084298612011-07-19T20:03:56.271-05:002011-07-19T20:03:56.271-05:00Vermont-Shumlin and Sanders, single-payer bill (Ac...Vermont-Shumlin and Sanders, single-payer bill (Act 48)<br />Maine-Snowe's primary vulnerability, LePage/legislature approvalsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-49398985345746645172011-07-19T19:51:12.438-05:002011-07-19T19:51:12.438-05:00Kentucky
TennesseeKentucky<br />TennesseeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-18172168712758549962011-07-19T19:50:52.031-05:002011-07-19T19:50:52.031-05:00How about Virginia and Maine?How about Virginia and Maine?The Interesting Timeshttp://the-futurologist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-28481218093668187422011-07-19T19:40:02.860-05:002011-07-19T19:40:02.860-05:00West Virginia's worth a look. It'll be go...West Virginia's worth a look. It'll be good to see if Maloney's making any progress since his primary upset and how well Manchin is holding up.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11005622987197701047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-4182850653252693582011-07-19T19:34:20.237-05:002011-07-19T19:34:20.237-05:00How about Colorado. For such a so-called swing st...How about Colorado. For such a so-called swing state, I haven't seen it polled very often. In fact, I can't remember a single time since the 2010 election. You could poll approvals, gay marriage, legalizing pot, and the 2012 presidential election.<br /><br />Also, Nebraska would be a good state to poll. The 2012 Senate race and 2012 Presidential in the 2nd CD to see if Obama could win again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-78697634662955121092011-07-19T17:40:05.468-05:002011-07-19T17:40:05.468-05:00Good suggestions here. I like KY, NV, VA, MI, TN,...Good suggestions here. I like KY, NV, VA, MI, TN, CO.<br /><br />I like the CA split polling idea but I wouldn't suggest it except as a joke, nothing really going on in CA worth polling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-6321329391932110782011-07-19T17:33:29.755-05:002011-07-19T17:33:29.755-05:00Kentucky I think is the best choice. They are havi...Kentucky I think is the best choice. They are having their Governor's race this very year.<br /><br />I would also like to second the suggestion of Nevada, when and if you are willing to poll the special House election.Mark B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-65587802726558654402011-07-19T17:27:45.912-05:002011-07-19T17:27:45.912-05:00Nevada, especially NV02 special elecitonNevada, especially NV02 special elecitonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-34333071094947057422011-07-19T17:22:08.369-05:002011-07-19T17:22:08.369-05:00Nevada- Competitive Senate & Presidential Race...Nevada- Competitive Senate & Presidential Race and a special congressional election.<br /><br />Minnesota- Lets see who's getting the blame for the shut down and its consequences. <br /><br />Michigan- Competitive Senate & Presidential Race<br /><br />Vermont- Just to see how Sanders and Shumlin are doing<br /><br />Delaware- Anything with Christine O'Donnell.KMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02474198932864609834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-90313527115724041382011-07-19T17:21:10.705-05:002011-07-19T17:21:10.705-05:00California and Kentucky. Ask about gay marriage i...California and Kentucky. Ask about gay marriage in both and about making CA different states and in KY also ask about the gov race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-87856073038623585122011-07-19T17:12:29.700-05:002011-07-19T17:12:29.700-05:00Michigan is the obvious choice now (presidential a...Michigan is the obvious choice now (presidential and senate numbers).<br /><br />Besides Michigan I'd suggest NV or Colorado.wthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04343481782148411302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-25569275733869318752011-07-19T17:07:40.314-05:002011-07-19T17:07:40.314-05:00There are a ton of states that haven't really ...There are a ton of states that haven't really been polled in a number of months that could be interesting to see. I'd suggest:<br /><br />- Maine and Nebraska would be my first choices, since both states feature moderate Senators up for re-election next year who both seem to be on relatively thin ice within their own party<br />- Connecticut, California, Michigan, Missouri, and Tennessee would also be interesting choices that haven't been polled in a while<br /><br />Thanks as always for taking suggestions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-49282353014357414172011-07-19T16:56:09.645-05:002011-07-19T16:56:09.645-05:00NV with Sen & NV-02 special numbers
IN Lugar p...NV with Sen & NV-02 special numbers<br />IN Lugar primary<br />MA now that Warren could runAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-77629807987961591782011-07-19T16:54:04.079-05:002011-07-19T16:54:04.079-05:00Florida look at the GOP primary for senate and pre...Florida look at the GOP primary for senate and presidential race. And look at the Connecticut with its Dem primary for Senate. Also it would be interesting to do a revote in a competitve race for governor where the Democrat won, ie Malloy vs Foley in CTMister Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15264026690161522085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-53239499774505012432011-07-19T16:52:25.131-05:002011-07-19T16:52:25.131-05:00Gotta try Indiana to see if it has reverted back t...Gotta try Indiana to see if it has reverted back to the Red column or if it could be in play for President and Senate. It's a midwest state also, and I don't think you guys have polled there in a long time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-35464311732206694172011-07-19T16:49:00.037-05:002011-07-19T16:49:00.037-05:00MI, with Hoekstra in. Also do Tennesee which we ha...MI, with Hoekstra in. Also do Tennesee which we haven't seen in a while. Want to see if Bredesen is still competitive. Also would it hurt to see another look at Mississippi before the primary. Finally Nevada, including a House poll.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-70597607118105060872011-07-19T16:44:19.052-05:002011-07-19T16:44:19.052-05:00Michigan: Hoekstra is in.Michigan: Hoekstra is in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com