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Poll: Grayson is the top GOP choice in the 8th district
He calls them the party of "no," but republicans appear to be saying "yes" to congressman Alan Grayson according to a recent poll.
324 registered republicans in the 8th that were part of a recent poll showing Grayson has the support of nearly 28 percent of Republicans in his district. Grayson's opponents - combined - have only a 14 percent approval rating. The following is about the poll from Grayson's website:No, that's not a typo. According to a poll of registered Republicans last week, Congressman Alan Grayson has an enormous lead in the Republican primary for Florida Congressional District 8 (FL-8).
Of course, Grayson is a Democrat. Yet Grayson is far and away the leading choice among registered Republicans in FL-8. In fact, he has almost twice as much support among Republicans as all his Republican opponents combined.
In the poll, Grayson won the support of 27.8% of registered Republicans. None of Grayson's 13 opponents scored higher than 3.7%. Their combined performance was only 14.5%. The remaining 57.7% of registered Republicans were undecided.
30.1% of registered Republican women support Grayson. And Grayson has the support of 25.5% of registered Republican men.
Grayson also has an enormous lead in name recognition. 76.9% of Republicans know Grayson; none of his opponents scored higher than 15.1%. 81.4% of Republican men know Grayson, and 72.4% of Republican women know him.
Grayson received high marks from Republicans for his Constitution initiative. Over half of all Republicans said that they were more likely to vote for Grayson because he passed a resolution urging high schools to teach the Constitution, and he had distributed tens of thousands of copies of the Constitution throughout the district.
Interestingly, Grayson is more popular among Republicans than Republican Governor Charlie Crist is. 42% of Republicans have an unfavorable opinion of Crist, far more than those who have an unfavorable opinion of Grayson.
Asked to comment, Congressman Grayson said, "it's like I've been saying: People like a Congressman with guts. They want someone who works hard, pays attention, and gets things done. For goodness sake, we increased federal competitive grants in this district by 98% in our first year. That extra $100 million benefits Republicans, Independents and Democrats equally. People of every political persuasion want to see action to help solve their problems, and that's what they're seeing from us."
When asked if he might run in the Republican primary, Grayson said, "as this poll shows, if I did, then I would win."
The poll was conducted on Feb. 26th. There were 324 respondents, all registered Republicans in FL-8. The margin of error was 5%. The poll was conducted by Middleton Market Research.
What others are saying
- PoolThe poll was funded by Grayson himself, Nuff said
- Thanks?Thanks for nothing you bumbling idiot!
- Thank you and Happy Birthday Alan!Keep up the good work, HR4789 all the way!
- middleton researchThe polling comapny is a year old run by a david middleton who is financed by Grayson. So he finances his own start up polling comapany to poll him. How corrupt is that. The worst part is the paper that is trying to pass this off as a ligitamite poll without even checking out the credapility of the poll. Pathetic.
- grayson pollHey my dog just took a crap in the neighbors yard. Send a reporter, cameraman and put it on the six o'clock news. It's more newsworthy that this lying jackass of a congressman's poll.
- rpsReally...with style or arrogance.HA..HA...HA...HA...you are a riot.Can we say DENAIL..See you at the polls.
- Just about all the folks ...... who voted against Grayson the last time round seem to be represented in this series of posts. Fact is, people are tired of the same old Dem-Repub losers, like Bachelor, Feeney, Kosmas, Mica, Keller, and their ilk. We are happy to have someone who deviates from Chamber of Commerce talking points; and that he does it with style doesn't hurt.
- Grayson's own websiteThere you go. In your own words, "The following is about the poll from Grayson's website:" Who in the world is on his website. I certainly wouldn't be. And I'm walking precincts everyweek in District 8 gathering petitions and I have to tell you. We are going to all the republican and independant house and I haven't ran into anything like this. Matter of fact as soon as we say running against Grayson they say heck yes(many not that nice) give me that I'll sign it. We even have Democrats that happen to be at the house while we're there saying he is an embarrasment and they even sign. It makes you wonder about this poll that was on his site. How could one prove that the people answering the poll questions are even true republicans. They were probably people paid by him or unions to go to his site and lie about what party they belong to. The truth will be told when Nov 2010 comes. Patricia Sullivan is who I'm supporting and she will not embarrass not only our district but our state as Grayson has.
- Grayson pollI am confident that Grayson's campaign paid for this poll so I don't buy the results at all. It is clear that he is grasping for straws because he knows he is a sitting duck. I hope he wins the Democratic nomination so that Patricia Sullivan will have an easy opponent. She gets my vote! She is stand up for my rights and for my Constitution!
- Grayson is a foolHey people - this is a poll that Grayson paid for... by an unnamed pollster... with non-public data... And you folks buy this result? I live in orlando - I know of NO person that respects this idiot - including my Democrat family. The guy is a loon.
- Dear Mr. DoorworkerSince you call him by his first name, I would guess you are friend of "Alan" Who else would say he has done a great job other than family or friends.The only correct item in your rant is that "he has made a name for himself...." Oh yes, Mr. Doormaker, you can say that again. Unfortunately, my parents raised me not to use bad words, else I would state what name he has made for himself. And..your further discourse reveals that you think he has "brought home some impressive bacon." Would that bacon be what he sits on?
- real unemployment will soon hit 20%so so much for your clown saving jobs theory. If Grayson kin didn't pay for this poll, you can bet the unions or what's left of acorn did
- Guess that makes youanti-Grayson 'Bitters and Clingers' a fringe element even within the conservative subgroup.
Alan's done a great job--especially considering he's a first-termer. Made a name for himself, sponsored and passed some meaningful legislation, brought home some impressive bacon, and shown himself to be a populist who doesn't march in lockstep with his party.
He's got my vote. - NASAIf he is fighting for jobs at Nasa he forgot to talk to his Boss (Obama) cause they are not on the same page. Grayson is a disgrace to Orlando.
Get Real...wake up! - Poll??????Give us more credit for brains than this. Who the devil is this Middleton Market Research anyway? From their website:
Political services include:
* Constituent Contact Programs
* Grassroots Outreach Programs
* Voter Identification and Persuasion
* GOTV (Get Out the Vote)
The last category sounds suspiciously like a liberal organization that was busy during the pre-election times. Hmmm I wonder if it has any ties to Acorns.....? It obviously has a tie to one nut we all know.....guess who. - Alan Grayson is a yutz and a putz.
- Really not, Not what I hear!I been walking door to door and if they know him they dont love him. I have talked to Dems that are embarrassed by our country under the dems control. Sad days ahead for the Dis-Graysons of this world. Vote for Values and Principles vote Patricia Sullivan for 2010
- What a Joke!!!Grayson is a typical politician. I am in Ocala and he is a joke and an embarrassment in our part of the 8th district. He passes out the Constitution with the right hand so you won't notice how he is stealing our freedoms and money with the left hand. My vote will be for Patricia Sullivan this time.
She will help us get back on track with her sound conservative values. - He paid for the poll"The candidate leading the Florida GOP primary to determine who will take on Rep. Alan Grayson, the Democrat who represents the Orlando-based district, is none other than Grayson himself, ACCORDING TO A POLL PAID FOR BY HIS CAMPAIGN."
l o l - This is a Joke right????Are you kidding me? I can't believe these results....I haven't met the first person who likes Grayson, much less would vote for him, either Democrat or Rebublican. This has got to be an early April Fools joke, right?
He needs to be checking out those running against him like Patricia Sullivan, as she'll be replacing him soon. - Poll:Grayson top in 8th DistrictIt's obvious they did not poll the people I talk to in the 8th District. I have yet to hear one positive comment about Grayson. The voters are buzzing about his replacement Conservative Patricia Sullivan. Check her out at www.patriciasullivanforcongress.com
- AcceptedThanks and we are on the same team. My typing is not so good as well as my spelling. WDBO needs to add word check don't ya know?
- There are some things I simply don't believe, despite the "proof." Global warming is one and this poll regarding Alan Grayson's popularity is another. I do believe, however, that Patricia Sullivan will represent me when she wins this seat.
- Interesting pollI am a Republican in favor of Grayson winning the nomination for his party. This is because h is such an embarrassment that he will be the easiest candidate to beat and when we pick the person to run against him...I would choose Patricia Sullivan...but, when we have a Republican nominee...We will all rally around and he or hopefully she will beat Alan Grayson.
- JerryI don't mean to pick a fight with you son. But unfortunately, you don't read so well. I am to the right of Ronald Reagan. I am questioning the Poll. "Really?". and I am laughing at the results and the reporting of it. "Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha". I loathe the loser that is Grayson.
- The Other PollAnd what happened to reporting the Paxton poll where 73% of the registered Democrats felt that Dis-Grayson was bad for district 8, because of his contentious statements? And that 54% would prefer to vote for a different Dem candidate.
- Name Recognition?Of course he has name recognition - so does Charles Manson! That doesn't mean we'll be so stupid as to vote for him. He's proven it's all show when it comes to handing out pocket Constitutions and such. I mailed the one he sent me back to him and told him he should try to abide by it himself before sending us a copy. He's a carpetbagger from NY who's in Congress to get whatever he can for himself. It's obvious because his votes don't reflect the wishes of the people he's supposed to represent. He's the most non-representing Representative we've ever had. We will be sending him back where he came from in 2010 & giving his job to someone we can trust. Patricia Sullivan is that person. Check her out at www.patriciasullivanforcongress.com
- Grayson pollOnly a rigged poll could show a favorable response to Grayson. The 8th district voters are onto his sleazy and leftist ways. He will not go back to Congress. As voters learn of the values and capabilities of Patricia Sullivan, she will unseat Grayson in November. The clear-thinking people of Florida will not fall for bogus polls.
- Whose PoleWho took this pole … Grayson? How was the question stated “…do you know Grayson…”. Now that question would have a response of Yes from voters in the 8th district because they believe he needs to find another job. Come November, we’ll see how many Republican, Independents and Democrats actually cast a vote for Grayson vs. a fiscal conservative and patriot like Patricia Sullivan.
- Grayson Laughable PollThis poll proves it, Grayson is totally out of touch with his district. He thinks he can put anything infront of us and we'll automatically believe it, like this very humorous but wholly inaccurate poll . He doesn't even know how many candidates are running against him. He thinks it's 13, it's less. He should stop patting himself on the back for imaginary accomplishments and actually do his job as a Representative. Guess he thinks "why change now". That attitude is why we in the district will vote him out this November and replace him with conservative Republican Patricia Sullivan
- You people say you "hate" Grayson, but you don't even know why. For instance, last week he was fighting for jobs on the Space Coast, but you people got mad because he was "rude" to the Nasa guy. He was being rude because he wanted to keep all of your jobs out there.
He's fighting for the people. And when you fight, it's messy. I'd rather have a rude jerk fighting for my district than a polite right wing thief that does nothing.
Yes, people should be tested before they're allowed to vote. Just to make sure they really know what is going on, rather than listen to a hack like Sean Hannity and think it's gospel. - Interest in helping?To the person that posted that Grayson has a combination of brains and guts, you better check your brain cause I think he stole yours. "Brains and guts" are you kidding. I guess we have you to thank for this crazy sleazy man. Thanks for wasting your vote. I think we should take a test before even being allowed to vote, maybe then morons like this vote get elected by people that don't do thier research!
- GraysonThey must have been polling cave dwellers. I wouldn't vote for him as a dog catcher.
- You're all nutsGradegov.com? Are you serious? That's a right wing hack website. If Grayson gets an F there he should wear it as a badge of honor.
Grayson has that rare combination in Congress: brains, guts and an actual interest in helping people, not selling out to big business. The only problem with him is that we can't clone him... yet. - Grayson's PollI was just in a Poll and Grayson got 3 votes or 0.8% of the votes, so.........that would lead me to believe that this is coc cocka. He is very disliked by the people in Orlando. He will be voted out in November, no doubt.
- Tabloid PollWDBO just reduced its usually credible reporting to tabloid level. There is NO WAY that poll is representative of D-8 Republicans.
- I don't think soNo way is this an accurate bead on D-8 Republicans and I am surprised at WDBO for even reporting this. It's as good as tabloid journalism.
- Follow the moneyWho is Middleton Market Research and who paid for this poll?
- Alan GraysonGrayson is a real moron, and will be soundly defeated in November
- DittoDitto.....Dan in Apopka....HA.HA.HA.
- Alan Grayson is nutsAll of America now knows that Alan Grayson is a "nut." Even the New York Times (YES, the New York Times) Magazine admits it.
Many are also coming to realize that he's also ethically-challenged. From stiffing campaign vendors(politico 1/1/09, to earmarking taxpayer money to a con-man's front group(Orlando Sentinel 6/24/09, to investing in a stock program openly marketed as a tax-avoidance scheme*Orlando Sentinel7/13/09), to voting to penalize a bank he's personally suing(Orlando Sentinel 7/9/09, to violating House ethics rules(Orlando Sentinel 10/21/09, it's clear that he doesn't believe the rules apply to him.
On Grade gov.com, Grayson has a grade of F, and is in the bottom 20% of Congressmen. He's a real moron, and will be soundly defeated in November in spite of his millions and millions from George Soros. - Poll"I was part of the poll and the questions were baloney, rigged and biased towards the Democrates."
Sure you were Jerry... It's Democrats BTW. - Tipical CratYou have no idea who you are ha ha ha'n about son, so hold your comments. The truth will come out during the election and Grayson will be out of there, mark my words.
- PollReally??????????
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha h:) - Baloney PollI was part of the poll and the questions were baloney, rigged and biased towards the Democrates.
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