Cantwell widens lead

According to the latest Rasmussen poll Maria Cantwell now leads Mike McGavick by 15 points, up 6 points from a 10/27 poll.

Cantwell has been getting some favorable press for her "attack dog" response to the recent spike in gas prices, and her attempts to head off drilling in an Alaska Wildlife preserve.

In terms of name recognition, Cantwell now leads McGavick by 20 points, which of course suggests that McGavick has at least 5% support from people who do don't even know who he is. Go figure.