NRSC survey shows Miller above 50 with double-digit lead over McAdams

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The NRSC didn't exactly get off on the right foot with Joe Milller in Alaska by sending a lawyer to help his primary opponent Sen. Lisa Murkowski. But the organization commissioned an opinion poll which shows Miller, who is armed with Sarah Palin's endorsement, well out in front of Democrat Scott McAdams by a 52%-36% margin, according to the National Journal's Hotline On Call blog:

Fully 57% say they want a GOPer to provide a check and balance over Pres. Obama, while only 33% want a Dem to help pass the WH agenda. Obama's job approval ratings clock in at just 40%, while 53% disapprove.

The top of the ticket will benefit GOPers as well. Gov. Sean Parnell (R) has a wide lead over ex-state House Min. Leader Ethan Berkowitz (D), besting the Dem by a 54%-40% margin.

Basswood Research's Jon Lerner, who has also done polling the Parnell campaign, conducted the survey of 400 likely voters August 28 and 29. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.9 percent.

- JP