In N.H. poll, signs of a Democratic sweepDouble-digit lead for Shaheen over SununuBy Matt Viser
Globe Staff / October 25, 2008
Just 10 days before the election, Democratic challenger
Jeanne Shaheen has taken a commanding double-digit lead
over the Republican incumbent, US Senator John E. Sununu,
in a closely watched rematch that could help expand
Democratic dominance on Capitol Hill, according to a new
Boston Globe poll.
Shaheen, a former three-term governor, has the support
of 49 percent of likely voters polled, compared with
36 percent for Sununu. Only 13 percent were undecided.
The Globe poll indicated that Democrats are also ahead
in the races for governor and both House seats in the
traditionally independent Granite State. The only bright
news for Republicans is that former congressman Jeb
Bradley is within striking distance of winning his seat
back from US Representative Carol SheaPorter, who leads
by 5 percentage points.
The state of the presidential race in New Hampshire will
be reported in tomorrow's Globe.
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