A new Rasmussen poll in South Carolina (500 LVs, 12/2, MoE +/- 4.5%) shows Republicans generally well-positioned in the race to succeed Gov. Mark Sanford (R). State Education Superintendent Jim Rex is the strongest Democrat, and actually leads Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer in one matchup.

General Election Matchups
Barrett 39 -- Rex 33 -- Und 21
Bauer 35 -- Rex 36 -- Und 16
McMaster 39 -- Rex 32 -- Und 19

Barrett 45 -- Sheheen 23 -- Und 20
Bauer 39 -- Sheheen 29 -- Und 19
McMaster 43 -- Sheheen 26 -- Und 21

Favorable Ratings
Barrett 51 / 20
Bauer 46 / 38
McMaster 50 / 27
Rex 36 / 37
Sheheen 30 / 34