Republican Candidates Less Popular in Key Races

Aaron Blake: “A new poll last week confirmed the Democratic establishment’s fears that Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed could hurt its hopes of winning the chamber’s majority.”

“The Fox News poll showed his personal image 13 points underwater among registered voters — 42% favorable to 55% unfavorable as he ran about even with his GOP opponent in a head-to-head matchup, trailing narrowly.”

“But while El-Sayed’s potential drag on the Democratic ticket has gotten lots of attention, he is very much the exception for the party.”

“In fact, it’s Republican candidates who have the popularity problem in a number of key races. And of all the crucial Senate races, Michigan is the only one in which Democrats have the more unpopular candidate, according to averages of the quality polls available. In all the others, it’s the GOP.”