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The latest Rasmussen survey from Kentucky shows Rand Paul (R), who raised over $1 million in the last quarter, holding his lead over Jack Conway (D) as the race to replace Sen. Jim Bunning (R) is well under way in the Blue Grass State.

General Election: Rand Paul v. Jack Conway

• Paul: 49%
• Conway: 42%
• Other: 3%
• Not sure: 6%

Rasmussen notes:

While men in Kentucky give the edge to Paul, women are evenly divided between the nominees. Among voters not affiliated with either major political party, Paul holds a 54% to 36% advantage.

Opposition to the national health care bill remains higher in Kentucky than it is nationally. Sixty percent (60%) of voters in the state favor repeal of the bill, while 36% are opposed. Those numbers include 44% who Strongly Favor repeal and 26% who Strongly Oppose it.

Conway comes across like a pretty smooth candidate, but he is just as far out as President Barack Obama. It’s Paul’s seat to lose.