The Associated Press reports that a new UConn poll finds Democratic challenger Sullivan is gaining on Republican Congressman Simmons in Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District.
Registered Voters
Simmons 44%
Sullivan 42%
The poll was conducted October 27-29 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 points.
A UConn poll two weeks ago, found Simmons enjoyed a 9 point lead, 44% to 36%.
One week ago a Research 2000 poll found Simmons leading challenger Sullivan by 2, 48% to 46%.
UConn Pollster Ken Dautrich, said Simmons' lead has diminished for two reasons. Undecided voters typically support the challenger over the incumbent, and negative television ads against Sullivan may have created a backlash.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has been active in the 2nd District, where, according to the Associated Press, Connecticut leans Democratic and favors Kerry over Bush by as much as 19 percent:
The national party has poured $1.25 million into that race, which has also attracted intense activity by labor union volunteers and campaign visits by such political heavyweights as Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass.
Sullivan has also received more than $80,000 from the extremist anti-Bush group MoveOn.org.
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