New poll shows Val Demings, Marco Rubio tied in Florida's U.S. Senate race

[tulipsandroses]

Could the incumbent face trouble even in a Republican-friendly midterm?
A progressive group has released polling suggesting Florida’s U.S. Senate race will be a nailbiter.

Numbers from Progress Florida and Florida Watch show Sen. Marco Rubio and Democratic challenger Val Demings tied, each with 45% support from those polled.

Demings is even with Rubio in the polling despite remaining an unknown quantity to more than a third of Florida voters. Gauging the favorability of both candidates, pollsters from The Hub found 36% of voters have a favorable view of the Orlando Congresswoman, 30% hold an unfavorable view and 34% said they could not rate her.

Meanwhile, voters know Rubio — but more dislike him than like him. Pollsters found 52% of voters hold an unfavorable view of the two-term Senator, while just 43% hold a favorable view. That leaves only 5% neutral on the Senator as he sits nine percentage points underwater.
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/544780-new-poll-shows-val-demings-marco-rubio-tied-in-floridas-u-s-senate-race/

[blue neen]

1. Let's go, Val!

Sent a little contribution her way last night.

[elleng]

2. Have sent small amounts several times,

and receive repeated solicitations, 'Over the moon' about recent poll.

[kimbutgar]

3. I'm Worried about the vote caging in Florida where they throw Democratic Florida voters off rolls

Now. If people can’t vote for Val Demings rude one will win.

[msongs]

4. just lookit all the people helping stuff marco voted NO on nt

[FlyingPiggy]

5. Turn it up, Val!! Kick his ass!

[FM123]

6. I think she can win!

The number of registered Democrats to Repugs is pretty close (4,955,022 to 5,157,343 ) but we also have a LOT of No Party Affiliation voters here in Florida too - 3,887,406 of them - so I am hoping that after all the misery DeSatan has caused for us down here they will want to vote with us Dems. Fingers crossed.

https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/data-statistics/voter-registration-statistics/voter-registration-reports/voter-registration-by-county-and-party/

[ShazzieB]

7. Oh man, I'm going to be a nervous wreck on election night!

There's just so much at stake, and so many races that could go either way. So many wonderful possibilities, especially when it comes to flipping Senate seats, and so many ways for things to turn out badly.

I'd better start practicing my deep breathing and relaxation exercises now so I can keep myself calm on November because I'll need it to keep myself calm on November 8. I'd hate for Mr. B to come home from work in the morning and have to peel me off the ceiling!

[PortTack]

8. Guess I'll be giving her a bit more money..go Chief Demings!

[peggysue2]

9. Looking at some of the polling in Florida . . .

I suspect forced birth doesn't play well in the state. Particularly among women.

Just saying.

Don't think Rubio's Bible verses are going to change that either.