The top two North
Carolina Democratic challengers vying for incumbent
U.S. senator Elizabeth Dole's seat are in a dead heat
in polls among likely voters. State senator Kay Hagan
and gay businessman Jim Neal are virtually tied,
according to a SurveyUSA poll of likely voters. Neal is
the preference of 20% of respondents, while Hagan is
favored by 21%. Fifteen percent of voters prefer other
candidates, and the remaining 45% are undecided.
"This proves that
grassroots politics works and people power trumps the
power of money," Neal said in a press release on Tuesday.
"Despite being outspent two to one, our message is getting
through. The average contribution to our campaign is
$80, and I am honored that thousands of North
Carolinians are putting their hard-earned money behind
us. I will continue reaching out to people across the state,
listening to their concerns, and learning from their
ideas so we can have a government that works for all
the people."
The winner of the
May 6 primary will run against Dole in a November
election. (The Advocate)
