A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll in New Jersey finds Sen. Bob Menendez maintains a narrow five point lead over challenger Bob Hugin (R), 51% to 46% among likely voters.
Said pollster Ashley Koning: “After his recent onslaught of attack ads against Menendez, Hugin is making this race much closer than it should be for an incumbent in a blue state. But what’s most responsible for the narrow margin here is the corruption charges against Menendez that have haunted his entire re-election campaign. Mistrial or not, the charges have dampened support where Menendez needs it most – with independents and even a handful of his own base.”
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