Scott’s Odds Improve Among Florida Insiders

A new Tampa Bay Times Florida Insider Poll of more than 120 of Florida’s most plugged-in political players finds them nearly evenly divided on whether Gov. Rick Scott will win a second term, with 51% predicting Scott wins and 47% predicting he loses. Just two months ago, the poll found 60% expecting Scott to lose.

“While more than seven in 10 Democrats still expect to retake the Governor’s Mansion in 2014, Republican optimism in Scott’s chances has climbed from just 53% of Republicans in April expecting him to win to 75% today.”