Schwarzenegger Leads Angelides, but by How Much?
September 27, 2006 - Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger leads Democratic challenger Phil Angelides by 17 percentage points among likely voters, says a new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California. The PPIC gives the governor 48% support, versus 31% for the state treasurer. That's a four-point gain for Schwarzenegger since last month. But, a new poll by the Field Research Corporation shows the governor up by "just" 10 points, a two-point gain in two months. The second survey gives Schwarzenegger the backing of 44% of likely voters compared to 34% for Angelides. That's down from a 17-point Field Poll lead enjoyed by the governor back in February 2005.