New Pollster finds close race between Markey and Gomez. [View all]

[Mass]

Emerson College Polling Society finds a close race between Markey and Gomez, with Markey up by 6.

http://emersoncollegepollingsociety.com/ECPS_PR_5.2.pdf

Before people start panicking, a few things.

First, because I had never heard of them and I pretty much know all major MA polling firm, I looked at whom they are. They are brand new. So, we have no idea whether they are any good or not.

Second, the press release does not give any indication of where those people interviewed live. Given the differences between the different parts of MA, le make up of the sample matter. Also, the poll deals with registered voters. During a special election where people do not vote in the first place? Really?

So, while I hope the Markey campaign is serious (and it seems they are), I will wait to hear about well-known posters (Massinc, PPP, Suffolk) before I worry.