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Crist holds double-digit lead over Scott, new poll finds

 

Former Gov. Charlie Crist  and Gov. Rick Scott
Former Gov. Charlie Crist and Gov. Rick Scott

Former Gov. Charlie Crist leads Gov. Rick Scott by double digits in the 2014 race for Florida governor, according to a new poll released by Public Policy Polling, Tuesday.

The poll finds that Crist, who has not yet declared his candidacy, leading Scott by 50-38 percent, with 12% of voters saying they are undecided.

It also finds Scott upside down on his job performance, with 55% disapproving of the job he is doing and only 33% approving.  The same poll finds that Crist has a 43% favorability rating against 42% who view him unfavorably.

Meanwhile, the only declared Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Nan Rich almost draws even with Scott, 36-37%, with a large proportion of voters, 27%, saying they are unsure for whom they would vote.  Rich has an 8% favorable and 23% unfavorable rating among voters, with 69% not sure, the poll finds.

The survey was conducted during the period September 27-29, among 579 Florida voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.1%.

 

 

 

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