Sarah Palin's Endorsement Of Kelly Ayotte May Have Hurt Senate Candidate's Campaign (POLL)

Sarah Palin's endorsement of Republican candidate Kelly Ayotte in the race for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire may have adversely affected the conservative contender's campaign.

A new survey from Public Policy Polling finds that Ayotte has experienced diminished support from moderate voters since the ex-Alaska Governor issued a statement of support for her candidacy.

An excerpt of analysis from PPP:

The Palin endorsement may well be playing a role in this. 51% of voters in the state say they're less likely to back a Palin endorsed candidate to only 26% who say that support would make them more inclined to vote for someone. Among moderates that widens to 65% who say a Palin endorsement would turn them off to 14% who it would make more supportive.

The polling organization notes that 47 percent of New Hampshire voters identify as moderates -- comprising the largest voting bloc in the state:

[Democratic candidate Paul] Hodes' lead with them has expanded from just 8 points at 47-39 in April to now 21 points at 51-30. Ayotte's favorability with them has gone from +5 at 32/27 to -19 at 27/46.

Comments

[saus]

09:42 AM on 09/15/2010

Keep those tea partiers coming...just might be a blessing in disguise for Democrats. Once voters discover their only choice is between some whacked out twit and a middle of the road Democrat. I think who they vote for just might change. Let's see...hmm...whacked out candidate doing the thorazine shuffle or Democrat with progressive thoughts? I wonder..................................?

[Frank D McCollum]

09:19 PM on 08/16/2010

Why do people continue to support this woman? I'm pretty sure it's because she represents the American way and American Values which oppose the extremist philosophies of WW II suicide missions as well as the suicide mission of cults we battle today.

[Frank D McCollum]

08:43 PM on 08/16/2010

...and why am I the only one who uses their real name on this thing? I'm starting to get suspicious!

[mohamedlamechacha]

06:21 PM on 07/30/2010

Gov. Palin to stump for Handel in Georgia August 9
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The Handel for Governor campaign announced Friday that Sarah Palin will campaign for their candidate just before the August 10 runoff election. WSB-TV reports:
In a statement issued Friday, Governor Palin said, "I'm coming to Georgia to campaign with my friend Karen because it is absolutely critical that Georgians nominate an ethical leader and a true conservative to take the fight to Roy Barnes in November. Karen Handel is a strong, pro-life leader who isn't afraid to take on the status quo and do the right thing. She will be the 21st Century Governor Georgia needs to tenaciously address the state’s challenges," said Palin.

Palin endorsed Handel just before this month's primaries.

"I am very excited that Governor Palin is coming to Georgia to help our final get-out-the-vote push," Handel said. "The energy and enthusiasm she will bring will make a huge difference in the final push to victory in the run-off election."

[romano70]

01:05 PM on 07/30/2010

Sarah, you're God's gift to Democrats. Please, show and communicate your support to as many right-wingers as you possibly can, but most importantly, please please please run in 2012....we love you, you are exactly what the Republicans are, stand for and mean in politics.

[ibsteve2u]

12:46 PM on 07/30/2010

I get the impression that those who support Palin do so 'cuz, although they have physically left high school, they haven't really left high school mentally...

They're still stuck in "She's cool!" or "She's hot!", and haven't quite grown up enough to grasp the value of "She's competent!" or "She's rational!".

[NativeSonKY]

12:22 PM on 07/30/2010

Failin' Palin - the gift that keeps on giving! McCain must be so proud!

[Frank D McCollum]

08:48 PM on 08/16/2010

OMG!!! Matt!! Their deleting my messages!!! Pick up!! Hurry!!! I need to tell you my new movie idea!!

[JMiler]

11:50 AM on 07/30/2010

I hope Palin thirst for political welfare stays strong for the coming years as it and the wisdom being hurled by the rest of the GOP and the tea-beggars should put the final nails in the coffin of the Republican Party. I think the crooks behind the party are resilient though and will just find another way to steel and rip off the American public.

[saus]

09:51 AM on 09/15/2010

Just remember Dick Army has enough hatred to pass around to everyone.

[TruelyFedUp]

09:43 AM on 07/30/2010

“Let's change the focus to feeding and housing the un(der)employed population. We do have the resources to create communities where people can grow their own food, build housing, educate themselves and their children. If people are hungry or living under bridges they can't even focus on getting a job. Let's get people stabilized first and THEN let them concentrate on jobs.

The Unemployment Solution USA petition http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/766/237/867”

[indieyell]

08:23 AM on 07/30/2010

Drill baby drill, as in keep drilling the Repub's hole deeper. Thanks Palin! For a complete video index of Palin at her best, check out the Frequency - http://www.frequency.com/topic/sarah-palin/843

[blewvelvet]

08:15 AM on 07/30/2010

I say to Palin.. "YES"..keep endorsing Republicans!
Let's exterminate them in 2010

http://www.cafepress.com/PlanetFunk.72257527

[blewvelvet]

08:13 AM on 07/30/2010

Duh. In case you didn't know - Palin and Politics and human needs don't mix. She is poison.

[saus]

09:55 AM on 09/15/2010

She carries an entire pitcher of brackish looking Kool Aid.

[Lou Altman]

08:06 AM on 07/30/2010

I'm pretty sure the Ayotte campaign winced and bit thier lips when the endorsement came out. 'You Betcha' has been here to NH....oh, how many times....oh yeah.... once! In her mind I suppose that qualifies her to 'know' NH like 'bordering' Russia and Canada qualifies her for foreign relations. After all, both Alaska and NH have trees and animals she can shoot. What else does she need to know?

Ayotte has a tough enough race, given her lack of experience and numerus opponents. An endorsement from Palin is hardly helpful. Sarah's best bet is to go home, take care of her family that she parades around with such pride, and spare us any more of her rubbish.

[Erica]

10:27 AM on 07/30/2010

Sarah's best bet is to go home, take care of her family that she parades around with such pride,

My thoughts exactly. What a lame excuse for a mom.

[saus]

09:52 AM on 09/15/2010

She has soured her brood with her hypocrisy.

[Australian2]

08:01 AM on 07/30/2010

Hmmm. Very interesting, and about what I'd have expected for someone getting Palin's kiss of death.

But why, then, do the polls of overall voting intent show Ayotte with a continuing lead? Surely the Republicans can't be that large a voting bloc......

[jjllss33]

01:13 AM on 07/30/2010

sarah, sarah barraquitter
needs no extra baby sitter
trig is trippy's little brother
bristol is a double mother