Anniston (AL) – A recent poll by research firm McLaughlin and Associates showed Mike Rogers leading Democrat nominee Joe Turnham 44 to 32%.

The September 19 poll results also show Republican candidate Mike Rogers leading Turnham on which candidate is best able to handle a particular issue. For example, when asked about Social Security, poll respondents favored Rogers 30% to Turnham’s 18%. The conservative Rogers also beat Turnham 30% to 19% regarding “improving the economy and creating jobs.”

"Mike Rogers remains the clear frontrunner in the election for Congress. He has maintained his momentum and added to his decisive lead over the other candidates," said pollster Jim McLaughlin.

The survey was conducted among 300 likely general election voters on September 16-17, 2002 in Alabama's new 3rd Congressional District. The margin of error is +/- 5.7%.


"Mike Rogers is an experienced, conservative leader with a vision for a better Alabama.  I know I will be leaving the Third District in good hands." .............Bob Riley.