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New poll shows Thompson as strongest GOP Senate candidate

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By Greg Neumann - bio | email

MADISON (WKOW) --  A new poll released by Rasmussen Reports shows former Republican Governor Tommy Thompson with a commanding 16 point lead over Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-Madison) in the race for U.S. Senate.

However, Baldwin is in a dead heat with the three other GOP candidates.

The poll surveyed 500 likely Wisconsin voters on Tuesday, June 12.

Its shows Thompson with a commanding 52 percent - 36 percent lead over Baldwin.

Former Congressman Mark Neumann (R) holds just a 45 percent - 43 percent edge over Baldwin, while Madison millionaire investor Eric Hovde (R) has a 44 percent - 42 percent edge on the Congresswoman.

But, Tammy Baldwin leads Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald (R-Horicon) 44 percent - 43 percent.

 

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