Blue Hampshire Indeed

Published Jun 28 2007, 03:23 PM by David S. Bernstein

A new ARG New Hampshire poll shows Jeanne Shaheen (who has said she'll decide in September whether to run) trouncing John Sununu in a theoretical rematch for US Senator, 57% to 29%. Given how well-known they both are, opinions are unlikely to change as dramatically as Sununu would need, if those numbers are even close to accurate. Assuming Shaheen runs (and given numbers like that, why wouldn't she?), the GOP might have to just chalk that seat up as a loss.

And if that's the case, they might have to concede the state as a loss in the Presidential race on the same ballot next year. But that may be a foregone conclusion anyway, as the same poll as George W.'s approval rating in the Granite State at an all-time low of -- this is not a typo -- 14 percent.

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2 Comments

Lynne said:

All I can say is, holy crap!!! I thought it would at least be a fight, not a trouncing. Don't count chickens and all, but whoa. Sununu is in trouble...never thought I would see the day. I might have to start actually liking my home state again. *puzzled look*

June 28, 2007 3:46 PM
Ryan said:

Shaheen's politics are far from perfect, but if she'll trounce him that easily I think I could be content with that. With numbers that low, though, my guess is any decent candidate should be able to beat Sununu... so, there should definately be a primary and the people of New Hampshire should give themselves some decent choices.

June 28, 2007 11:44 PM