Dole 49, Hagan 40, Cole 4

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on July 29, 2008 - 9:57am.
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U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole's lead narrowed slightly.

According to a recent survey by Democratic firm Public Policy Polling, the Salisbury Republican got 49 percent, Democratic rival Kay Hagan got 40 percent and Libertarian Chris Cole four percent.

Seven percent were undecided.

Though Dole is ahead, she's lost a little ground compared to other recent polls, a change attributed by pollsters to advertising.

"Elizabeth Dole got a bump when she went on the air in late May, but that has largely dissipated," said firm owner Dean Debnam in a statement. "With the news in the last week that the DSCC plans to make a considerable expenditure on Hagan’s behalf, this race could end up being closer than previously anticipated."

The automated survey of 823 likely voters was taken July 23-27. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points. 

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Re: Dole 49, Hagan 40, Cole 4

Submitted by DurhamFred on July 30, 2008 - 9:35am.

we'll see about the Dems. poker game....they haven't put any money on the table yet-- all talk and bluff and Dole is wasy ahead of Hagan compared to other Dems Senate races nationwide--- and that's where the $s will go in the end.

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