Today, the Hotline/National Journal is reporting that a new poll shows Jon Kyl's lead over Jim down to a mere six points, further enforcing the fact that Jim is in striking distance of Kyl -- with no sign of slowing down.
The poll, conducted by Harstad Strategic Research, Inc., shows the race down to 47- 41, with Kyl's approval ratings still below 50 percent. Further, the data show a significant increase in Jim's recognition among Arizona voters, as well as a five-point lead for Jim among registered independents.
Harstad serves as pollster for Senators Ken Salazar, Barack Obama, Tom Harkin and Jack Reed -- including the only two new Democratic senators who were elected in 2004. Harstad's final 2004 poll for Ken Salazar showed him leading by 4.4 percent, while the final result produced a 4.8 percent margin.
Jim took to the air with another new TV ad today, focused on his support for - and Jon Kyl's opposition to - raising the minimum wage, to secure a more stable financial future for Arizona's working families. You can view the ad - "Pay Raise" - at http://www.pederson2006.com