Colorado US Senate GOP Primary Survey (6/8/10)

Among likely Republican primary voters in Colorado, Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck leads former Lt. Governor Jane Norton, 42% to 32%, and 26% remain undecided.  These results are based on a 1,026N automated survey conducted Tuesday, June 8th.  Since our first internal survey of likely Republican primary voters fielded on March 14th, support for Ken Buck has increased by 27 points, from 15% to 42%.  Support for Jane Norton has declined by 9 points, from 41% to 32%.

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CO US Senate Survey Release and Toplines 060910

CO GOP US Senate Primary Survey Crosstabs 060810

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Jane Norton Struggles Connecting with the GOP Base in Colorado

Don’t be fooled by Jane Norton’s claim that she is opting out of the GOP state assembly to counter Sen. Michael Bennet’s efforts to petition onto the Democrat primary ballot.  The fact is she has been unable to convince the Republican base that she is the real deal over the past three months.  At Republican Lincoln Day county dinners across the state she has been receiving a polite golf clap after her remarks, while her opponent Ken Buck has been bringing people to their feet.  This primary season the Republican base is looking for a candidate with conviction, backbone, and grit.  Jane has been unable to convince the base that she has those qualities.  Her message of “Stand Up Colorado” is simply not working, and the GOP state assembly on May 22nd is now going to be a huge day for the Buck Campaign.  Momentum is building behind Ken Buck, and the endorsement of South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint today adds credibility that Ken Buck is the right choice for Colorado conservatives and Republicans in the August primary.

Colorado US Senate GOP Primary Survey (3/14/10)

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