Pew Research: Republicans leading the generic congressional ballot by a whopping ten points among likely voters, 50% to 40% - Rep. Peters Be Afraid!

October 21, 2010

Political Wire

Republicans Expand Lead in Generic Ballot
The latest Pew Research survey finds Republicans leading the generic congressional ballot by a whopping ten points among likely voters, 50% to 40%. Last month, Republicans held a seven point lead.

Key finding: "The Republicans' advantage in 2010 is largely being driven by a swing in preferences among independent voters. Currently, likely independent voters favor the Republican candidate by 19 points (49% Republican vs. 30% Democrat). In November 2006, Democrats held a seven-point lead among likely independent voters."

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