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Lee Nichols
Finally, some stability in the Senate race polling. In results published Aug. 21, Rasmussen Reports shows incumbent Republican John Cornyn enjoying a 48% to 37% lead over Democratic challenger Rick Noriega, a state representative from Houston. That’s almost identical to the numbers RR published three weeks ago. When “leaners” are included, RR says, the race is Cornyn 52%, Noriega 38%.
This article appears in August 22 • 2008.
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