Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Poll Watch: Washington Post Maryland Gubernatorial Survey

Washington Post Maryland Gubernatorial Survey
  • Martin O'Malley (D) 52% (47%)
  • Bob Ehrlich (R) 41% (47%)
Please tell me whether each of the following statements applies more to O'Malley or more to Ehrlich.

He is a strong leader   
  • Martin O'Malley (D) 44% (34%)
  • Bob Ehrlich (R) 36% (43%)
He has a vision for the state's future
  • Martin O'Malley (D) 43% (36%)
  • Bob Ehrlich (R) 34% (38%)
He is honest and trustworthy
  • Martin O'Malley (D) 42% (31%)
  • Bob Ehrlich (R) 30% (36%)
He understands the problems of people like you
  • Martin O'Malley (D) 45% (39%)
  • Bob Ehrlich (R) 35% (39%)
Which candidate, O'Malley or Ehrlich, do you trust to do a better job on each of these issues?

The state economy
  • Martin O'Malley (D) 45% (38%)
  • Bob Ehrlich (R) 41% (51%)
Taxes
  • Bob Ehrlich (R) 42% (50%)
  • Martin O'Malley (D) 42% (34%)
The state budget deficit
  • Bob Ehrlich 43% (51%)
  • Martin O'Malley 40% (38%)
Crime
  • Martin O'Malley (D) 44% (39%)
  • Bob Ehrlich (R) 37% (41%)
Working effectively with the state legislature
  • Martin O'Malley (D) 52% (50%)
  • Bob Ehrlich (R) 30% (30%)
Public education
  • Martin O'Malley (D) 52% (47%)
  • Bob Ehrlich (R) 31% (36%)
The environment
  • Martin O'Malley (D) 53% (38%)
  • Bob Ehrlich (R) 28% (51%)
Do you think Martin O'Malley's views on most issues are too liberal for you, too conservative, or just about right?
  • Too liberal 30% (34%)
  • Too conservative 7% (8%)
  • About right 52% (45%)
Do you think Bob Ehrlich's views on most issues are too liberal for you, too conservative, or just about right?
  • Too liberal 9% (6%)
  • Too conservative 35% (31%)
  • About right 42% (46%)
Survey of 730 likely voters was conducted September 22-26, 2010.  The margin of error is +/- 4 percentage points.  Results from the poll conducted May 3-6, 2010 are in parentheses.

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