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This memorandum outlines the key findings from a survey of 300 likely 2008 Republican primary voters
in Tennessee’s First Congressional District. This telephone survey was conducted in May 2008 and has
a margin of error of plus or minus 5.66%.
K EY F INDINGS
1. David Davis enjoys a very strong image rating among Republican primary voters (65%
favorable - 12% unfavorable). In a very encouraging finding, Davis’ image numbers are
considerably better with core Republicans primary voter groups.
Favorable Unfavorable
Very Conservative/Strong Republicans 78% 7%
Religious Conservatives 74% 9%
Strong Republicans 71% 10%
Republican Seniors 71% 13%
2. David Davis is in solid shape on the primary ballot, leading Phil Roe by a three-to-one margin
(61% Davis - 20% Roe). Here again, the Congressman does noticeably better with those core
Republicans primary voter groups:
Davis Roe
Very Conservative/Strong Republicans 74% 16%
Strong Republicans 71% 17%
Republican Seniors 71% 13%
Religious Conservatives 67% 17%