Romanoff Continues to Rise in Latest Poll
-by Bill Romjue
Andrew Romanoff is Colorado's best choice for fixing the broken system in Washington and a new poll today shows he is the only candidate that can hold the seat for Democrats in November. Andrew’s numbers continue to climb and the poll shows he is now in a virtual tie with the leading Republican contender according to Rasmussen Reports.
While Andrew has been traveling the state talking to voters, you've been working hard -- on the phones, walking in your neighborhood, speaking at local meetings and talking to your friends, and this work is paying off. The momentum is all Romanoff.
But this is no time to rest! The March 16 caucuses are just 11 days away and we need your help to show support for Andrew in every county across the state. Can you give $25 or $50 today to help keep the momentum going? Your contribution today will help us continue to contact voters across Colorado and send a strong message at the caucuses.
Bill Romjue
Campaign Manager
Romanoff for Colorado
March 5, 2010
For immediate release
Romanoff Closes Gap on Norton, Survey Says
U.S. Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff has pulled into a virtual tie with the leading Republican contender and continues to run well ahead of Michael Bennet, according to a Rasmussen Reports poll released today.
The March edition of Rasmussen's monthly telephone survey of Colorado voters finds the Republican, former Lieutenant Governor Jane Norton, leading Romanoff by 44 percent to 42 percent in a head-to-head matchup.
Norton led Romanoff by 12 points in January, but the gap narrowed to seven points in February. March's two-point gap is within the survey's margin of error.
Bennet continues to lag, trailing Norton by nine points, 48 percent to 39 percent. Last month, Norton led Bennet by 14 points, and in January she led Bennet by 12 points.
"Colorado's race for the U.S. Senate is considerably tighter this month, especially if Democratic incumbent Michael Bennet isn’t in the race," Rasmussen said in its summary of the March survey. For the full report, visit RasmussenReports.com.
"Senator Bennet continues to try to distance himself from his hometown, Washington D.C.," said Bill Romjue, Romanoff's campaign manager. "It's obvious that Colorado voters are not fooled. They just do not trust that a candidate primarily funded by corporate lobbyists, Wall Street bankers, giant pharmaceuticals, large insurance companies and for-profit hospitals will truly represent their interests."
About Andrew Romanoff
Elected to four terms in the Colorado legislature, Andrew Romanoff was the Speaker of the House from 2005 to 2009. He led the Democrats to their first back-to-back majorities in more than 40 years. His leadership earned national recognition, including Governing magazine’s top honor as Public Official of the Year.
