A new Rasmussen poll of Texas has Gov. Rick Perry ahead in his Republican primary in 2010, in which he is being challenged by U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.
The numbers: Perry 46%, Hutchison 35%, with a ±3.5% margin of error. Two months ago, when Hutchison had officially launched her campaign and was touring the state, she had a 40%-38% lead.
One key question should give Hutchison pause: “Should Kay Bailey Hutchison remain in her position as senator while she is running for Governor?” The answer here is Yes 60%, No 26%. Hutchison has indicated that she will resign from the Senate — a move that could possibly be hurting her.
