New Polling Shows Lunsford Unable to Rise Above 40%
Senator Mitch McConnell’s campaign released new polling information today showing Kentucky’s senior Senator with a sizeable lead over this opponent, 47% to 38%. The survey, which included 800 interviews, was taken October 5-8.
“…[Bruce] Lunsford’s negatives have increased dramatically, and now show a net negative of -9%; only 31% of the voters have a favorable impression of him, while 40% have an unfavorable impression. In a state where Democrats have a significant edge on registration this is deeply problematic for him,” said pollster Jan van Lohuizen of Voter/Consumer Research.
“We are continuing to run an aggressive campaign focused on the economy, and on Senator McConnell’s ability to simply do more for Kentucky,” said McConnell Campaign Manager Justin Brasell. “The choice voters have is between Senator McConnell, who has the clout and influence to deliver, and his opponent, who has endorsed higher taxes and promises not to use the Senate seat to fund Kentucky’s universities and community priorities the way McConnell has. It’s a simple choice,” Brasell said.
The campaign polling memo pointed out that new information on Bruce Lunsford’s business record, specifically as CEO of Valor, is giving voters a clear picture about why he can’t be trusted. Valor has been shown to mistreat veterans, with many stepping forward to protest the treatment they received from Lunsford’s company.
“…the introduction of Lunsford’s management of Valor as an issue is having a clear impact on the voters’ thinking. The reaction in the Louisville market in particular where voters are most familiar with Lunsford has been substantial. Since the introduction of that issue Lunsford’s negatives have increased, his positives have dropped as has his share of the vote, both in the Louisville market and statewide,” van Lohuizen wrote.
