Congressman Kendrick Meek leads the field in the 2010 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Mel Martinez, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released earlier this week.
He has 18 percent, followed by two other members of Florida's congressional delegation: Corrine Brown (12 percent) and Ron Klein (8 percent). But 57 percent of voters say they don't yet have a candidate in the race, according to the independent Quinnipiac University survey.
While Meek is slightly ahead, 80 percent of voters statewide, including 74 percent of Democrats, don't know enough about him to form an opinion. Brown and Klein do no better.
"None of the Democratic contenders are well-known outside of their own areas," said Peter Brown, assistant director of Quinnipiac's Polling Institute. "And this race remains wide open. If Congresswoman Brown, who has just recently said she is considering the race, does get into it, that might benefit Klein, since both Brown and Meek are African-American and would likely split that key Democratic constituency."
Gov. Charlie Crist swamps former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio 54 - 23 percent in the race for the Republican nomination.
U.S. President Barack Obama remains very popular in the state of Florida with a 58 - 35 percent job approval rating. That compares to the less than 52 percent he received in Florida last November.
Obama's job approval rating, however, trails that of Crist, whose strength across the political spectrum would make him formidable in a general election for the U.S. Senate. Crist has a 62 - 28 percent job approval rating overall, including a 59 - 30 percent thumbs-up from Democrats.
He has 18 percent, followed by two other members of Florida's congressional delegation: Corrine Brown (12 percent) and Ron Klein (8 percent). But 57 percent of voters say they don't yet have a candidate in the race, according to the independent Quinnipiac University survey.
While Meek is slightly ahead, 80 percent of voters statewide, including 74 percent of Democrats, don't know enough about him to form an opinion. Brown and Klein do no better.
"None of the Democratic contenders are well-known outside of their own areas," said Peter Brown, assistant director of Quinnipiac's Polling Institute. "And this race remains wide open. If Congresswoman Brown, who has just recently said she is considering the race, does get into it, that might benefit Klein, since both Brown and Meek are African-American and would likely split that key Democratic constituency."
Gov. Charlie Crist swamps former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio 54 - 23 percent in the race for the Republican nomination.
U.S. President Barack Obama remains very popular in the state of Florida with a 58 - 35 percent job approval rating. That compares to the less than 52 percent he received in Florida last November.
Obama's job approval rating, however, trails that of Crist, whose strength across the political spectrum would make him formidable in a general election for the U.S. Senate. Crist has a 62 - 28 percent job approval rating overall, including a 59 - 30 percent thumbs-up from Democrats.
Meek shouldve run for Governor. Charlie Crist is going to win the head-to-head
ReplyDeleteCharlie Crist is a face jock. All talk no action
ReplyDeleteI thought Meek should run for Governor also. The players in Florida have great opportunity, but the wave should have begun while Obama's people were still on the ground.
ReplyDeleteFlorida needs to join the 21st century in a number of ways. This is the election cycle that will bring us forward or forever keep us in the dark ages. Will Florida become a leader?! Ever?
ReplyDeleteCorrine Brown needs to go away, and those supporters would, hopefully, support Meeks. Her candidacy will divide voters, and Crist will win, hand downs -- or up. Whichever. He will win. I, too, think that Meeks should have made known his intent earlier, especially during the 'O' effect.
ReplyDeleteMeek should have stayed in congress for a little while longer. Lets be honest, the only reason hes there is because of his mother. At this point, Christ will be beating Meek and leavin him positionless. Had he stayed in congress, he would have been more prepared; especially running against the governor of the state. Can somebody please mail him a clue and a "do better" letter.
ReplyDeleteCan somebody get Sink to pick up a black man like, Darryl Jones or Alan Williams as her running mate.
The same arguments that you all are making that Meek should not seek this office at this time are the same arguments that folks said Barack Obama shouldn't run for President.
ReplyDeleteWe all know how that turned out.
The poll said that Meek needs more name recognition. He knows that and he's been raising lots of money for tv spots.
ReplyDeleteHe should really start out by posting some sort of mini-documentary about his life on Youtube. That would be free and could help spread his message to new audiences.
Thank, Curtis.
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