GA: Insider Advantage: Chambliss ahead by 3

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New Poll: Georgia Senator by Insider Advantage on 2008-11-23

Summary: D: 47%, R: 50%, U: 3%

Poll Source URL: Full Poll Details


According to the Politico/InsiderAdvantage poll, each side is doing a convincing job of persuading its base. Chambliss wins over 96 percent of Republicans, while 91 percent of Democrats support Martin. Among independents, it's a dead heat: Chambliss narrowly leads Martin, 45.5 to 45.2 percent.

The poll found evidence of a gender gap among the electorate: men preferred Chambliss, 52 to 41 percent while women favored Martin, 52 to 48 percent.

Georgians are also dividing their support along racial lines, according to the poll: Martin holds a commanding lead over Chambliss among African-American voters, 89 to 8 percent. Among whites, Chambliss leads Martin 67 to 31 percent.

The poll is weighted for 25 percent African-American turnout, which would be a bit higher than expected. So far, African-Americans have comprised just under 23 percent of voters who have already cast their ballots.