National Journal - Poll Shows Scandal-Plagued Tierney Ahead

Embattled Rep. John Tierney, D-Mass., leads his Republican challenger in a new poll released early Wednesday, but that survey suggests Tierney's support is soft, contributing to his vulnerability.

The poll of likely voters in Massachusetts' 6th District, conducted by the MassINC Polling Group for WBUR-FM, a Boston-based NPR affiliate, shows Tierney leading former state Sen. Richard Tisei, 46 percent to 34 percent. Seven percent of likely voters said they would vote for the Libertarian candidate, Daniel Fishman, while 12 percent chose another candidate or were undecided.