PPP MN-GOV: Coleman Hurt By Recount, Would Start Behind

Public Policy Polling Minnesota Poll conducted 7/7-7/8 of 1491 RVs, pdf here:

Fmr. Sen. Mark Dayton (D) 41%
Fmr. Sen. Norm Coleman (R) 39%

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak (D) 43%
Fmr. Sen. Norm Coleman (R) 37%

Fmr. Sen. Norm Coleman (R) 42%
House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher (D) 34%

Not surprisingly, the long recount and appeal process has taken its toll on Coleman as 52% of Minnesota voters view him unfavorably while 38% view him favorably. This is why when recounts begin they often drag out for a while-Coleman figured he had a better chance of winning an appeal than winning another office in Minnesota again. If Coleman wants to run for something else in Minnesota (and he hasn't said that he will), he'll need to take a few years off first to have a real shot. Meantime, the poll has some good news for Rybak, who has solid favorable ratings of 37%/24%, while Dayton and Kelliher have net negative favorable ratings. This open seat being vacated by Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) is one of the top Democratic pickup opportunities for next year.

SIGNIFICANT ADVANTAGE FOR THE DEMOCRATS.