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Interested Parties Danny Franklin Michigans 1st Congressional District Polling Results October 2, 2012

The Benenson Strategy Group conducted 400 telephone interviews in the 1st Congressional District of Michigan from September 29, 2012 through October 1, 2012. All respondents were registered voters in the district who are likely to vote in this years general election. The margin of error for the entire sample is 4.9% at the 95% confidence level.
Democrat Gary McDowell is currently leading in the race for Michigans First Congressional District: The horserace is currently 43% McDowell 40% Benishek, including leaners Emily Salvette, the Libertarian candidate, currently polls at 7%. Ellis Boal, the Green Party candidate, currently polls at 2%. Among voters who identify as independents, McDowell leads 39-34, with Salvette pulling 10% and Boal pulling 3%. In a generic, unnamed horserace: 44% would vote for the Democratic candidate and 45% would vote for the Republican. McDowells Image: Favorability: 27% favorable/ 18% unfavorable/ 55% neutral or cant rate Benisheks Image: Favorability: 30% favorable/ 32% unfavorable/ 38% neutral or cant rate Job Approval: 21% excellent or good/ 61% just fair or poor The presidential horserace in the district is currently tied: 48% Obama 48% Romney Obama Favorability: 43% favorable/ 46% unfavorable/ 11% neutral or cant rate Romney Favorability: 42% favorable/ 45% unfavorable/ 13% neutral or cant rate

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