A Rasmussen survey earlier this week showed former Rep. Scott McInnis (R) leading Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper (D) in the Colorado governor race. Today, Public Policy Polling (D) releases its survey (580 RVs, 3/5-8, MoE +/- 4.1%) showing the Democrat with an advantage.

General Election Matchup
Hickenlooper 50
McInnis 39
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Hickenlooper has an apparent advantage in name recognition, with 51 percent of Coloradoans viewing him favorably and 27 percent unfavorably. McInnis is viewed favorably by 28 percent, unfavorably by 27 percent, and 44 percent are unsure.

Retiring Gov. Bill Ritter (D) has a net negative job approval rating, with 38 percent approving and 50 percent disapproving. In an August survey, PPP showed McInnis leading Ritter by 8 points.

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