Thursday, November 05, 2009

HORSERACE

He's Hoping the Electorate's Opinions Are O'Malleable

More reason for Maryland governor Martin O'Malley to worry that Virginia's political shift might jump the Potomac next year:

—39 percent of voters polled say they want to see Gov. O'Malley re-elected, but 48 percent say they would like for someone new to win . . .

—O'Malley scores majority support on only one of 11 key state issues tested: 54 percent approval for "living up to high standards of ethics"

—On seven of the 11 issues tested, O'Malley scored less than 40 percent approval: holding down state taxes, bringing new jobs to Maryland, managing the state budget, bringing people together to solve problems, putting Maryland's interest above partisan politics, keeping in touch with average citizens, and protecting consumers against high electric utility rates.

11/05 02:56 PMShare