Nebraska Senate 2008: Research2000 - Johanns, Bruning (R) easily beat Kleeb (D)

[Adlai Stevenson]

If 2008 election for U.S. Senate were held today, for whom would you vote for if the choices were between Scott Kleeb, the Democrat, and Mike Johanns, the Republican?

Johanns (R) 59
Kleeb (D) 28

If 2008 election for U.S. Senate were held today, for whom would you vote for if the choices were between Scott Kleeb, the Democrat, and Jon Bruning, the Republican?

Bruning (R) 55
Kleeb (D) 29

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/11/15/105357/66

[HardRCafé]

What?  But Kleeb has so much experience!

[rbt48]

Kleeb would be the Democrat's best remaining chance but these poll numbers probably underestimate how he would actually fare in an election.  He is only well known in the western NE CD-3, where he lost to Adrian Smith in 2006.  For the rest of the state, he could only do better than the poll indicates, as he would bacome better known to voters.  His youth and intelligence would match up nicely in a race against Johanns.  Bruning's youth might make a stronger race for the Republicans, but the key endorsements have all been for Johanns thus far.  Right now, though, a bet on a Kleeb victory would face long odds.  If he doesn't run, the Republicans might get a free pass here.

[Sam Spade]

I don't see much hope here, frankly.

[minionofmidas]

Kleeb would be the Democrat's best remaining chance but these poll numbers probably underestimate how he would actually fare in an election.  He is only well known in the western NE CD-3, where he lost to Adrian Smith in 2006.  For the rest of the state, he could only do better than the poll indicates, as he would bacome better known to voters.  His youth and intelligence would match up nicely in a race against Johanns.  Bruning's youth might make a stronger race for the Republicans, but the key endorsements have all been for Johanns thus far.  Right now, though, a bet on a Kleeb victory would face long odds.  If he doesn't run, the Republicans might get a free pass here.

I don't see much hope here, frankly.

Yep. In other words, expect these numbers to tighten but don't expect the race to become close.

[ShadowRocket]

I'm kind of disappointed that Bob Kerrey decided not to make a run. He at least would of have a chande at winning.

[minionofmidas]

I'm kind of disappointed that Bob Kerrey decided not to make a run. He at least would of have a chande at winning.

Yeah. Guess he doesn't want to be in the Senate anymore.

[WalterMitty]

I don't see much hope here, frankly.

arent you pulling for the republicans?

[Sam Spade]

I don't see much hope here, frankly.

arent you pulling for the republicans?

I didn't know this.  Thanks for pointing it out to me, bro.

[WalterMitty]

I don't see much hope here, frankly.

arent you pulling for the republicans?

I didn't know this.  Thanks for pointing it out to me, bro.

okay johans vs that kleeb fellow...how would you vote?