The fact that third-term Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright, a Democrat, is within two points in this southeastern Alabama district speaks volumes about what kind of year it is. Still, Bright's had Blue Dogs in to campaign for him, promising to be a voice independent of the Democratic Party in Congress. A Research 2000/DailyKos poll of 400 likely voters was conducted 10/20-22 for a margin of error of +/- 4.9%. State Rep. Jay Love and Bright were tested.

General Election Matchup
(All / Dem / GOP / Ind / Men / Wom)
Love (R).......47 / 7 / 74 / 45 / 51 / 43
Bright (D)...45 / 89 / 14 / 50 / 44 / 46

Internal polls conducted for both candidates show a tight race for retiring Rep. Terry Everett's open seat. This poll is further evidence of that, despite the heavy Republican lean of the district. Everett never won re-election with less than 63% of the vote.