Embattled Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) surprised many when he started gearing up for a 2012 re-election bid, amidst his sex-and-lobbying scandal. But according to a newly released PPP poll (D), Nevada’s junior senator remains popular among Republicans and is well-positioned in the state’s Republican primary.When matched up against Rep. Dean Heller, Ensign leads 45%-37%. In a head-to-head matchup with the state’s Lieutenant Governor, Brian Krolicki, the incumbent senator holds a more significant 55%-27% advantage.
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