Georgia Senate - Isakson vs. Thurmond
Polling Data
| Poll | Date | Sample | Isakson (R) | Thurmond (D) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Results | -- | -- | 58.1 | 39.2 | Isakson +18.9 |
| RCP Average | 10/19 - 10/28 | -- | 57.3 | 32.8 | Isakson +24.5 |
| Mason-Dixon | 10/26 - 10/28 | 625 LV | 56 | 33 | Isakson +23 |
| Rasmussen Reports | 10/24 - 10/24 | 750 LV | 59 | 29 | Isakson +30 |
| SurveyUSA | 10/21 - 10/24 | 601 LV | 58 | 34 | Isakson +24 |
| Landmark (R) | 10/19 - 10/19 | 3277 LV | 56 | 35 | Isakson +21 |
Race Analysis
In 2002, Georgia snapped. The state had been among the last in the South to cling to its Democratic roots: Bill Clinton carried the state in 1992, and a coalition of African Americans and rural whites had kept the Democrats in control of the Governor’s mansion, the legislature and even a Senate seat.
All of that changed in 2002, as rural whites revolted, throwing out the state’s Democratic governor, senator, and legislature. Two years later, Johnny Isakson rolled to a 58-40 win over Congresswoman Denise Majette.
There’s not much to indicate things will be different in 2010. Isakson has a decent opponent in State Labor Commissioner Mike Thurmond. But there's still no reason to believe that Isakson is vulnerable this cycle, or that Georgia voters are embracing President Obama’s agenda.
Polling Data
| Poll | Date | Sample | Isakson (R) | Thurmond (D) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Results | -- | -- | 58.1 | 39.2 | Isakson +18.9 |
| RCP Average | 10/19 - 10/28 | -- | 57.3 | 32.8 | Isakson +24.5 |
| Mason-Dixon | 10/26 - 10/28 | 625 LV | 56 | 33 | Isakson +23 |
| Rasmussen Reports | 10/24 - 10/24 | 750 LV | 59 | 29 | Isakson +30 |
| SurveyUSA | 10/21 - 10/24 | 601 LV | 58 | 34 | Isakson +24 |
| Landmark (R) | 10/19 - 10/19 | 3277 LV | 56 | 35 | Isakson +21 |
| Rasmussen Reports | 10/6 - 10/6 | 750 LV | 53 | 38 | Isakson +15 |
| Insider Advantage | 9/27 - 9/27 | 412 LV | 61 | 29 | Isakson +32 |
| Rasmussen Reports | 9/21 - 9/21 | 500 LV | 52 | 36 | Isakson +16 |
| Insider Advantage | 9/16 - 9/16 | 632 LV | 52 | 34 | Isakson +18 |
| Mason-Dixon | 9/13 - 9/15 | 625 LV | 52 | 33 | Isakson +19 |
| SurveyUSA | 9/10 - 9/12 | 599 LV | 56 | 34 | Isakson +22 |
| Insider Advantage | 8/18 - 8/18 | 554 RV | 47 | 35 | Isakson +12 |
| Rasmussen Reports | 8/11 - 8/11 | 500 LV | 55 | 41 | Isakson +14 |
| Rasmussen Reports | 5/20 - 5/20 | 500 LV | 57 | 30 | Isakson +27 |
| Rasmussen Reports | 4/22 - 4/22 | 500 LV | 51 | 35 | Isakson +16 |
| R2000/Daily Kos (D)** | 4/5 - 4/7 | 600 LV | 53 | 26 | Isakson +27 |