The Associated Press is reporting that a new poll released by EPIC-MRA shows the GOP beating Lieutenant Governor John Cherry, regardless of who will win the primary. The poll breaks down like this: Mike Cox receives support of 45% of those surveyed with Cherry receiving 30%.  Mike Bouchard is leading 39% to 31%. Pete Hoekstra is leading 40% to 33%. The poll is listed as having a margin of error of 4%. EPIC-MRA has a decidedly mixed reputation as a polling group and not a single ad has run against any of these candidates, but the MI GOP has to feel good about the general mood.

John Cherry running on the Granholm record would be an absolute disaster for the democrats. Really the only similar comparison would be if Vice President Cheney would have run for President in 2008. Granholm's job approval is similar to President Bush's when he left office. In my opinion, a different type of democrat, such as Andy Dillon, would pose a much greater challenge. Cherry is going to lose votes, just based on disgruntled voter attitudes towards Granholm.

Here's to hoping the current budget battle with Senate Leader Bishop further tarnishes the Granholm executive branch.