Wyden Poll: Nothing To See Here
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) is leading his GOP challenger by a wide margin, according to a new survey conducted for the incumbent's campaign.
The survey shows Wyden leading law school professor Jim Huffman (R) by a 53%-23% margin. Green Party candidate Rick Staggenborg and Libertarian Marc Delphine each collect 2% support.
GOPers are aiming to pick up 6 open Dem seats, while Sens. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Harry Reid (D-NV) struggle to win another term. Beyond those 9 seats, GOPers are treading on much more Dem-friendly territory held by Sens. Wyden, Patty Murray (D-WA) and Russ Feingold (D-WI).
The minority has recruited ex-state Sen. Dino Rossi (R) against Murray and businessman Ron Johnson (R) against Feingold. But Wyden looks more safe; as a measure of the race's low stature, the NRSC has published just 2 press releases on OR, both congratulating Huffman for his win.
The poll, conducted by Portland-based Grove Insight for Wyden's campaign, surveyed 600 likely voters between June 11-13 for a margin of error of +/- 4%.