A new Rasmussen poll (500 LVs, 2/2, MoE +/- 4.5%) shows both Republican candidates -- physician Rand Paul and Secretary of State Trey Grayson -- have the advantage in general election matchups over the Democratic candidates -- Lt. Gov. Dan Mongiardo and Attorney General Jack Conway.

General Election Matchups
Grayson 49 (+5 vs last poll, 1/6)
Mongiardo 35 (-2)
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Paul 48 (-1)
Mongiardo 37 (+2)
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Grayson 44 (-1)
Conway 40 (+5)
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Paul 47 (+1)
Conway 39 (+1)
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Interestingly, while Grayson has a higher net favorable rating overall, Paul performs best as the Republican nominee. You can find more Kentucky Senate matchups here.

Favorable Ratings
Grayson 61 /18
Paul 54 / 26
Mongiardo 44 / 43
Conway 47 / 32

President Obama has a 42 percent approval rating, while 57 percent disapprove. Opinion of Gov. Steve Beshear (D) is roughly split, 49 percent approving and 48 percent disapproving.

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