Poll: Walker Leads Burke By 7 Points In Wisconsin

According To A New Marquette University Law School Poll, Gov. Scott Walker Leads Democrat Candidate Mary Burke By 7 Points Among Likely Voters, 50 Percent To 43 Percent. “A new Marquette Law School Poll finds Republican Gov. Scott Walker leading Democratic challenger Mary Burke 50 percent to 43 percent among likely voters in the Wisconsin governor’s race. Another 3 percent say that they are undecided or that they do not know whom they will support, while 1 percent say that they will vote for someone else.” (Charles Franklin, “Final Pre-Election Marquette Law School Poll Finds Walker Leading Burke In Wisconsin Governor’s Race,” Marquette University Law School, 10/29/14)

Independent Likely Voters Support Walker Over Burke By A 15-Point Margin, 52 Percent To 37 Percent. “Likely voters who are independents support Walker over Burke by 52 percent to 37 percent.” (Charles Franklin, “Final Pre-Election Marquette Law School Poll Finds Walker Leading Burke In Wisconsin Governor’s Race,” Marquette University Law School, 10/29/14)

  • This Is A Significant Shift From Two Weeks Ago, When Burke Had The Edge With Independent Likely Voters, 45 Percent To 44 Percent. “Two weeks ago, among independents, Walker had a 45-42 advantage with registered voters, and Burke had a 45-44 edge with likely voters.” (Charles Franklin, “Final Pre-Election Marquette Law School Poll Finds Walker Leading Burke In Wisconsin Governor’s Race,” Marquette University Law School, 10/29/14)

Walker Gained 3 Points From A Poll Conducted Earlier This Month, While Burke Dropped 2 Points. “The previous Marquette Law School Poll, conducted Oct. 9-12, found the race tied among likely voters, with the candidates holding 47 percent each, while 48 percent of registered voters supported Walker to Burke’s 45 percent support.” (Charles Franklin, “Final Pre-Election Marquette Law School Poll Finds Walker Leading Burke In Wisconsin Governor’s Race,” Marquette University Law School, 10/29/14)

Walker Is Also Ahead Of Burke By 1 Point With Registered Voters. “Among registered voters in the poll, Walker receives 46 percent and Burke 45 percent, with 4 percent undecided and 1 percent saying that they will vote for someone else.” (Charles Franklin, “Final Pre-Election Marquette Law School Poll Finds Walker Leading Burke In Wisconsin Governor’s Race,” Marquette University Law School, 10/29/14)

  • Among Registered Independent Voters, Walker Leads Burke By 6 Points. “Registered voters who described themselves as independents support Walker by 46 percent to 40 percent over Burke.” (Charles Franklin, “Final Pre-Election Marquette Law School Poll Finds Walker Leading Burke In Wisconsin Governor’s Race,” Marquette University Law School, 10/29/14)

51.4 Percent Of Likely Voters Have A Favorable View Of Walker, While 46.5 Percent Have An Unfavorable View. (Marquette University Law School Poll, 1,164 LV, MoE 3%, 10/23-26/14)

52 Percent Of Likely Voters In Wisconsin Approve Of The Way Walker Is Handling His Job As Governor, While 45.6 Percent Disapprove. (Marquette University Law School Poll, 1,164 LV, MoE 3%, 10/23-26/14)

65.4 Percent Of Likely Voters In Wisconsin Believe “Someone Who Is Able To Get Things Done” Describes Walker, While Only 42.9 Percent Believe It Describes Burke. (Marquette University Law School Poll, 1,164 LV, MoE 3%, 10/23-26/14)

Burke’s Favorability Is Upside Down

“Burke’s Favorability Ratings Have Turned Down In The Latest Poll.” “Burke’s favorability ratings have turned down in the latest poll, with 38 percent of registered voters viewing her favorably while 45 percent have an unfavorable view.” (Charles Franklin, “Final Pre-Election Marquette Law School Poll Finds Walker Leading Burke In Wisconsin Governor’s Race,” Marquette University Law School, 10/29/14)

  • 49 Percent Of Likely Voters In Wisconsin Have An Unfavorable View Of Burke, While 39.1 Percent Have A Favorable View. (Marquette University Law School Poll, 1,164 LV, MoE 3%, 10/23-26/14)
  • 51 Percent Of Independent Voters Have An Unfavorable View Of Burke, While Only 34.4 Percent Have A Favorable View. (Marquette University Law School Poll, 1,164 LV, MoE 3%, 10/23-26/14)

The Majority Of Likely Wisconsin Voters Disapprove Of ObamaCare

54 Percent Of Likely Voters In Wisconsin Have An Unfavorable View Of ObamaCare, While 35.9 Percent Have A Favorable View. (Marquette University Law School Poll, 1,164 LV, MoE 3%, 10/23-26/14)

  • 57.5 Percent Of Independent Voters Have An Unfavorable View Of ObamaCare, While 33.4 Percent Have A Favorable View. (Marquette University Law School Poll, 1,164 LV, MoE 3%, 10/23-26/14)

Wisconsin Voters Disapprove Of The Way Obama Is Handling His Job As President

53.1 Percent Of Likely Voters In Wisconsin Disapprove Of The Way Obama Is Handling His Job As President, While 41.1 Percent Approve. (Marquette University Law School Poll, 1,164 LV, MoE 3%, 10/23-26/14)

  • 58.4 Percent Of Independent Voters In Wisconsin Disapprove Of The Way Obama Is Handling His Job As President, While 32.6 Percent Approve. (Marquette University Law School Poll, 1,164 LV, MoE 3%, 10/23-26/14)

51 Percent Of Likely Voters In Wisconsin Have An Unfavorable View Of Obama, While 45 Percent Have A Favorable View. (Marquette University Law School Poll, 1,164 LV, MoE 3%, 10/23-26/14)

  • 54.8 Percent Of Independent Voters In Wisconsin Have An Unfavorable View Of Obama, While 40 Percent Have A Favorable View. (Marquette University Law School Poll, 1,164 LV, MoE 3%, 10/23-26/14)