WCPO-TV Poll - McEwen's response

Bob McEwen spokesman Michael Harlow over the poll showing GOP primary opponent Rep. Jean Schmidt has a 25-point lead over McEwen:

"Survey USA's computer-voice recording survey is not credible. When conducting an automated poll, there is no way to verify who the respondent is the intended voter. Is the respondent really the registered voter the recording was supposed to poll? Is the voter actually going to vote in the Republican primary? Is the person being polled really a voter at all or a 10 year old having fun at Survey USA's expense? Any poll with only 4% undecided cannot be taken at face value.

"What this bogus poll does point out is that the voters need to hear and to question both Bob McEwen and Jean Schmidt in debates held in multiple public forums. We stand by our call for seven debates in seven counties. Conducting these debates allows the voter to hear the vision for the future both candidates have and allows them to focus on the issues, not the personal folibles of any one candidate.

"The feeling amongst Republicans district wide is that the momentum is shifting to Bob McEwen. Bob has an ever growing list of endorsements, supporters, volunteers, and contributors. It is clear that Republican voters want an experienced voice in Congress that commands respect and that speaks to the needs of the district."