Big Lead for Mitch Daniels over Jill Long Thompson

"What's this, another poll that shows the Gov with a big lead? We're seeing a lot of polls with similar results. This one comes from Indiana Legislative Insight.

"We’ve been able to take a quick peek at some high-quality new statewide polling data by a reputable non-political entity (05/27 - 06/01; 601 RVs, 95% certain to vote; 36% D, 35% R, 24% I; margin of error ± 3.5%). Some of the numbers are quite surprising, challenging perceptions and recent polling in certain instances, and offering the first look at the Fall races at the top of the ticket since the Democratic presidential contest wound to a close.

Governor Gen’l Election
Daniels (R) 51%
Long Thompson (D) 35%

Fav/Unfav
Daniels - 60/33
Thompson 30/17

The same poll in Fall 2005 found the Governor with 54% favorables and he had dropped to 48% in Fall 2006. Challenger Jill Long Thompson (D) has some ground to make up; 15% had never heard of her, and 38% had no opinion of her. Marion County oversampling shows the Guv leading 59% to 29% over Long Thompson locally."