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Pederson narrows Kyl lead, poll says

Survey of 400 shows Demo has slight Pima County lead

By Josh Brodesky

arizona daily star

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.03.2006

With the election less than a week away, Democrat Jim Pederson continues to close on Republican Sen. Jon Kyl, pulling within 4.5 points, according to a poll released Thursday.

A survey of 400 likely voters from across the state, showed Pederson trailing Kyl 45.8 percent to 41.3 percent with 9 percent of voters still undecided. Libertarian Richard Mack received 3.7 percent.

The difference is within the poll's 4.9 point margin of error. The survey by Zimmerman and Associates and Marketing Intelligence was conducted Oct. 25-30.

I didn't get to see the Big Dog, but I'm sure his visit will help:

Clinton energizes Reid Park crowd
By Josh Brodesky
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.03.2006

Four years ago former President Bill Clinton visited Tucson, energizing its Democratic base and paving the way to Gov. Janet Napolitano's election.

Thursday night, Clinton made his return to the Old Pueblo in a visit that Democrats hope will prove the same for Senate candidate Jim Pederson, who is running against Republican incumbent Jon Kyl.

Clinton at times electrified and silenced the crowd of 8,000 to 10,000 at Reid Park, characterizing the Democratic Party as a force that can bring the nation back to the political center.