Political newcomer Rick Scott has surged to the GOP primary lead in the Florida governor's race, surpassing Attorney General Bill McCollum thanks to a multi-million dollar statewide ad blitz, according to a new Quinnipiac poll (June 2-8, 814 GOP LV, MoE +/- 3.4%).

Scott 44
McCollum 31
Und 24

"In addition to being a testament to the power of television, Scott's ability to take the lead so quickly is also a reflection on McCollum's lack of strong support within his own party despite his two decades in Florida politics," said Quinnipiac assistant director Peter A. Brown.

Meanwhile, another wealthy political first-timer is mixing it up in the Democratic Senate primary (June 2-8, 785 Dem LV, MoE +/- 3.5%). Billionaire Jeff Greene has now pulled into a statistical tie with Miami-area Rep. Kendrick Meek, who is polling under 30% thanks in part to the fact that nearly six-in-10 voters still don't know enough about him.

"Around the country, challengers to so-called career politicians seem to be doing well, and these showings by Scott and Greene certainly fit very well into that trend," said Brown.

Meek 29
Greene 27
Ferre 3
Und 37

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