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Decision 2008

WPTV's National Political Reporter

In partnership with CNN Newsource, Samantha Hayes is our National Political Reporter based in Washington, D.C. She covers the Presidential Campaign exclusively for NewsChannel 5. Samantha reports each weekday during our 5am, 6am & 5:30pm newscasts.

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Crist hits all-time low in new poll


Last Update: 11/03/2009 5:16 am
WEST PALM BEACH, FL -- A new poll shows that Charlie Crist has received the lowest voter acceptance marks of his entire tenure as Florida governor.

The poll, which was conducted Oct. 25-28 by Schroth, Eldon and Associates and the Polling Co., also suggests most voters would rather have Jeb Bush back as governor.

According to the Miami Herald, 71% of Republicans would pick Bush as governor today, while only22% of Republicans said they would pick Crist over Bush.

Democrats polled said they would pick Crist over Bush as governor, 58% to 24%. The poll also found that 44% of independents would pick Bush as governor today and 38% said Crist.



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