NY-24: Maffei has early lead in rematch

[Miles]

It was for the House Majority PAC (D)

Maffei (D)- 44%
Buerkle (R)- 40%


The Green party candidate pulls 5%, which seems a tad high to me.

After respondents were read "balanced, positive" paragraphs about both candidates, Maffei was up 49-40.

Obama also leads Romney 49-39 in the district.

[Miles]

Pretty poor for an internal.

Yeah. Tough for Democrats, because Buerkle is a likable Republican, issue-wise.

Still a close race, though.

She votes with Republican leadership 95% of the time.

Not an ideal match for a 57% Obama district.

Pretty poor for an internal.

I agree; I was expecting Maffei to do better, considering the electorate should be fairly familiar with both candidates.

[Miles]

Familiarity may be the problem. Have we forgotten Maffei is a loser?

Good point. Though Buerkle is still a poor fit for the district.