DioGuardi Beating Gillibrand According to new Poll

In a deep blue state, serious trouble could be brewing for Democrats in New York.  A new poll released this weekend now shows that not only has Republican Carl Paladino gained on Democrat gubernatorial front-runner Andrew Cuomo, but that senatorial challenger Republican Joe DioGuardi is now in front of Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand.

According to the poll, conducted by the Rochester Business Journal, DioGuardi has passed the coveted 50% mark, garnering 51% of the vote to Gillibrand's 46%:

"Republican Joseph DioGuardi edged Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, 51 percent to 46 percent. Respondents favored Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer over Republican Jay Townsend."

Long written off as a Republican loss, this poll shows that there might be hope for a GOP victory in the New York Senate and Governor race after all.  A victory for DioGuardi could potentially push Republicans into the majority in the United States Senate.

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The RBJ's snap poll also looked at the gubernatorial race, and stated that, though Cuomo still has a lead over Paladino, the lead has shrunk:

"Cuomo, the state attorney general, topped Republican Carl Paladino by a three-point margin, 45 percent to 42 percent."

The poll also included other candidates for Senate.  Libertarian Warren Redlich received 7% of the vote and Rent is 2 Damn High candidate Jimmy McMillan garnered 3% of the vote.  Several others received 2% or less.

Polls like this show, without a doubt, that the races in New York are not locked up for Democrats.  Hat tip to co-writer UH for mentioning the poll.

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