Texas Senate: Cornyn's lead slips to 7-points

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Incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn now leads challenger Rick Noriega just 50% to 43% in Texas, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.

Cornyn had an 11-point lead over Noriega in August. He had been out front by double digits in every poll conducted since May, when he had just a four-point lead over the challenger. Cornyn is currently seeking his second term in the Senate.

This month, Cornyn has a 50% to 33% lead among unaffiliated voters in Texas. He leads 51% to 43% among men and 49% to 43% among women (see crosstabs).

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Cornyn is viewed favorably by 57% and unfavorably by 30%. Noriega, a state legislator, is viewed favorably by 46% and unfavorably by 36%. Seventeen percent (17%) of voters still have no opinion of the Democratic challenger.


http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections/texas/election_2008_texas_senate