Republicans are unusually excited about the race to replace retiring Rep. Bud Cramer, and a new Democratic poll may show why.

The Anzalone Liszt Research poll conducted 10/12-14 for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee surveyed 400 likely voters for a margin of error of +/- 4.9%. State Senator Parker Griffith, the Democrat, and ad executive Wayne Parker were tested.

General Election Matchup
Griffith......46
Parker.......38

A Democratic poll only showing Griffith up eight points and below the magic 50% mark suggests the senator, though better-funded and better-known, could have problems keeping the seat in Democratic hands.