Garcia Polls
Burlington, VT Today, Democracy for America (DFA), released
poll numbers highlighting Joe Garcias strong position in Floridas 26th
Congressional District, after Republican Rep. David Rivera continues to make
headlines amid ethics violations and concerns. Garcia, who is leading by 7
points (46% - 39%) against the embroiled Congressman, is expected to see larger
gains as more voters learn about Riveras improper funneling of campaign
funds.
In the poll conducted on September 12 and 13 in Floridas 26th Congressional
District, Garcias lead balloons significantly when voters learn more about the
FBI investigation against Rivera from a 7 point lead to a 13 point lead
(49%-36%). A full 66% of likely voters
have serious concerns or some concerns about Rivera being investigated by
the FBI and state officials for tax evasion, while 63% have those concerns
regarding improper use of campaign funds
Also asked in the poll were voters opinions on Medicare and
social security. Among likely voters in
the District, 59% disagree with Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryans plan to
end Medicare and create a voucher program.
More concerning for Rivera is that 665 favor and will vote for a
candidate who will preserve the program without any cuts. Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America said, Voters in Florida know
that we cant go back to the same in Congress thats why a majority favor Joe
Garcia instead of the ethically challenged Rivera. For voters who care about protecting and
preserving Medicare for future generations, Joes got your back and will make
sure that these programs that help Floridas seniors are here to stay.
Polling was paid for by Democracy for America and was conducted by Public
Policy Polling on September 12th and 13th in a survey of 578
likely voters in Floridas 26th District. The margin of error for
this survey was +/- 4.07%.
A Link to these polling results can be found
here http://www.scribd.com/doc/106278421. A memo highlighting these polling results can
be found here http://www.scribd.com/doc/106277517.
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