Yeah, yeah, these numbers don't mean anything, but why do I suddenly feel so much better?
GRAND RAPIDS - A new poll released today shows Governor Jennifer Granholm has regained the lead over her presumed Republican challenger Dick Devos.
An EPIC-MRA poll, exclusive to 24 Hour News 8 in West Michigan, quizzed 600 voters this week.
They give Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm (47) a three-point lead over her presumed Republican opponent Dick Devos (44), with 9% undecided and a margin of error of 4%.
A poll taken just last month had DeVos up 46 - 44 percent over Granholm.
And when you mention Amway/Alticor?
What's interesting is the potential impact Alticor, the direct marketing business Dick DeVos once headed, may have on these and future numbers.
The new poll asked voters what they think of Alticor, and by a margin of 41 - 17, they had a negative view of the company. Additionally, 21 % of the respondents listed Alticor as a reason not to vote for DeVos. But 62 % say Alticor will not influence their decision.
Maybe the "use Amway" people are right- I think that since I grew up with it all around me, I don't consider it's impact as much as others do.
Some other numbers-
The poll showed 90% of those interviewed are "very certain to vote" in November's general election. Only 28% of the respondents said they believe Michigan is headed in the right direction, while 58% said we're on the wrong track.
Improving the economy and creating jobs was far and away the top issue for voters, overwhelming making health care affordable by a margin of 46-16.
George W. Bush did not fare well in the favorability question, with 53% having an unfavorable view of the president. Granholm and DeVos did better, with Granholm holding a 52-40 edge in favorability.
When asked to describe themselves, 42% of the respondents said they were Democrats, 40% said they were Republicans.
Love the favorables. That's a good sign.