Gerlach Poll Shows 26 Point Lead

Friday, June 20, 2008
GERLACH POLL SHOWS 26 POINT LEAD
For Immediate Release:
June 20, 2008
Contact: Mark Campbell
O: 610-458-7374

GERLACH POLL SHOWS 26 POINT LEAD

Roggio Named by National Democrats as 4th Tier Candidate

(Glenmoore, PA) - Congressman Jim Gerlach (PA-6) today released the results of a poll conducted in late May showing a whopping 26 point lead over his opponent, Bob Roggio. Pollster Neil Newhouse of Public Opinion Strategies noted that the Congressman's favorable-unfavorable rating of 58-20% is the highest it has ever been since his first campaign in 2002. Newhouse noted that in contrast, President Bush's approval rating is at just 27%.

"This poll strongly indicates that despite the challenging political environment, a few more Democrat voters and gas prices that are way too high, folks in this district see Jim Gerlach as a proven champion for change," said Mark Campbell, Gerlach's Political Director. "Far left hate groups for the last three cycles have run millions of dollars worth of ads against him. The fact is, voters recognize that Jim Gerlach is an honest, hard-working Congressman who works across party lines to get things done and achieve commonsense results."

Meanwhile, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced Wednesday their third round of "Red to Blue" candidates, a program that "highlights top Democratic campaigns across the country and offers them financial, communications, and strategic support." Roggio was not included in this group, but instead labeled an "emerging candidate," a 4th tier category.

Jim Gerlach has been ranked by non-partisan publications, including the National Journal and Congressional Quarterly, as one of the most independent Republican members of the House of Representatives.

A Public Opinion Strategies memo is attached to the release.

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