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On September 2, 2010, ''MyNorthwest'' reported the latest Rasmussen Reports survey in Washington, which shows Rossi with 48 percent of the [[vote]] and Murray with 46 percent. Three percent prefer a different candidate, and three percent are undecided.<ref>Dan Restione. [http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=11&sid=361416 Rossi leads Murray in new poll], ''MyNorthwest'', September 2, 2010.</ref><ref>Washington Senate: Rossi (R) 48% Murray (D) 46% [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/washington/election_2010_washington_senate Election 2010: Washington Senate], ''[[Rasmussen Reports]]'', September 02, 2010.</ref> ''The Weekly Standard'' further detailed the September 2nd ''Rasmussen'' poll showing Dino Rossi outpacing Patty Murray, 50-47 percent, when "leaners" are included.  This is roughly in line with other recent results, as well as ''SurveyUSA's'' recent poll showing of a 52-45 percent (Rossi edge).<ref>http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/morning-jay</ref><ref>Washington State Survey of 750 Likely Voters. [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/washington/toplines/toplines_washington_senate_august_31_2010 Toplines - Washington Senate - August 31, 2010], ''[[Rasmussen Reports]]'', (Conducted August 31, 2010).</ref>

On September 2, 2010, ''MyNorthwest'' reported the latest Rasmussen Reports survey in Washington, which shows Rossi with 48 percent of the [[vote]] and Murray with 46 percent. Three percent prefer a different candidate, and three percent are undecided.<ref>Dan Restione. [http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=11&sid=361416 Rossi leads Murray in new poll], ''MyNorthwest'', September 2, 2010.</ref><ref>Washington Senate: Rossi (R) 48% Murray (D) 46% [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/washington/election_2010_washington_senate Election 2010: Washington Senate], ''[[Rasmussen Reports]]'', September 02, 2010.</ref> ''The Weekly Standard'' further detailed the September 2nd ''Rasmussen'' poll showing Dino Rossi outpacing Patty Murray, 50-47 percent, when "leaners" are included.  This is roughly in line with other recent results, as well as ''SurveyUSA's'' recent poll showing of a 52-45 percent (Rossi edge).<ref>http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/morning-jay</ref><ref>Washington State Survey of 750 Likely Voters. [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/washington/toplines/toplines_washington_senate_august_31_2010 Toplines - Washington Senate - August 31, 2010], ''[[Rasmussen Reports]]'', (Conducted August 31, 2010).</ref>

''The Seattle Times'' on September 13, 2010, reported that a new Elway Poll on the Senate race has [[incumbent]] Democrat Patty Murray up 50-41% over Republican challenger Dino Rossi. The [[poll]] of 500 likely voters showed Murray's support strongest is among Baby Boomers, women and retirees.<ref>Jim Brunner. [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politicsnorthwest/2012888259_new_elway_poll_has_murray_with.html Murray leads in new Elway poll], ''The Seattle Times'', September 13, 2010.</ref> Rossi has a big edge in Eastern Washington, Pierce and Kitsap counties, and with voters earning more than $75,000. He also leads among [[independent voters]], according to the Elway Poll.

''The Seattle Times'' on September 13, 2010, reported that a new Elway Poll on the Senate race has [[incumbent]] Democrat Patty Murray up 50-41% over Republican challenger Dino Rossi.<ref>Jim Brunner. [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politicsnorthwest/2012888259_new_elway_poll_has_murray_with.html Murray leads in new Elway poll], ''The Seattle Times'', September 13, 2010.</ref> The [[poll]] of 500 likely voters showed Murray's support strongest is among Baby Boomers, women and retirees. Rossi has a big edge in Eastern Washington, Pierce and Kitsap counties, and with voters earning more than $75,000. He also leads among [[independent voters]], according to the Elway Poll.

==Political history==

==Political history==