Washington Sen. Patty Murray (D), thought to be facing a tougher re-election fight than she might have expected a year ago, receives more than 50% support against all four Republicans tested against her in a new Daily Kos/Research 2000 poll (March 22-24, 600 LV, MoE +/- 4%).

Republicans might need this seat if they want to win back control of the Senate. Tested against Murray were Rep. Dave Reichert, former gubernatorial nominee Dino Rossi, state Sen. Don Benton and businessman Paul Akers. Murray leads by double digits against all but Reichert.

Murray 52 - Rossi 41 - Und 7

Murray 51 - Reicert 43 - Und 6

Murray 54 - Benton 35 - Und 11

Murray 51 - Akers 28 - Und 17

A Rasmussen survey released two weeks ago found Rossi leading Murray by 3 points, with Murray polling just under 50%.

UPDATE (4:30 p.m.): Rep. Reichert's office just released a statement that the congressman had been admitted to a D.C. hospital where "doctors performed a procedure to address a chronic subdural hematoma that was likely the result of a minor head injury. The procedure was successful, and he is expected to make a full and complete recovery."

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