According to a recent poll of 600 probable Georgia voters,
Republican Congressman Johnny Isakson leads
Democratic Congresswoman Denise Majette 46% to 41%. Among definite voters, Isakson leads Majette 48% to 43%.
Candidate Probable Definite
Isakson 46 48
Majette 41 43
Buckley 02 02
Unsure 11 07
Global Strategy Group conducted the poll between August 26th and 30th on behalf of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
Earlier polls by Republican pollster Strategic Vision showed Isakson further ahead and Majette further behind among likely voters, most recently with Isakson at 52% and Majette at 38%. (Numbers are from Polling Report, but the Atlanta Journal-Constitution also reports the outline of the most recent poll.)
In the money race, both candidates have found it difficult to raise money: Isakson because he is expected to win, and Majette because she is expected to lose. That said, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that since the primary, Isakson has raised at least $1 million and Majette has raised at least $250,000.
Thus my plea for contributions. Majette has proven herself a good Democrat and a good candidate: in the primary, she beat seven candidates; in the runoff, she beat the wealthy and well-funded Cliff Oxford, despite spending far less and airing not one television ad.
But this is not a plea only for Majette; it's a plea for every Georgia Democrat. Due to redistricting, Republicans may retain control of the State Senate, and they may gain control of the State House. If they do, they will redraw Georgia's Congressional Districts, and Democrats will undoubtedly lose seats in Congress as a result. The longer Majette's coattails, the better it is for Georgia Democrats, and ultimately, the nation.