INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The most surprising finding in a new Senate poll is the showing of Libertarian Andy Horning and it raises the possibility that Horning will play the role of spoiler in November. The Howey\/DePauw poll shows Democrat Joe Donnelly ahead by just 2 percent. Horning is at 7 percent and, if Donnelly wins, the presence of Horning in the race could be a big reason why. <\/p>\n
Four years ago Horning was on the ballot for governor, his second attempt at statewide office. He won about 3 percent of the vote. 24-Hour News 8 caught up with Horning by phone Friday in Ohio, where he called the poll results unexpected. <\/p>\n
\"I mean every election I've always polled higher, you know, early on than I have on Election day,\" said Horning. \"This is better than I've ever seen before and the race is tighter. <\/p>\n
Pollster Christine Matthews tweeted that Horning's support is coming from Republicans, presumably Lugar Republicans unwilling to support Richard Mourdock. Mourdock still hopes to win them back. <\/p>\n
\"Since Labor Day we know that those Republicans who were certainly unhappy that Mr. Lugar was even challenged, those folks are coming our direction in big numbers,\" says Mourdock. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Indiana Libertarian Executive Director Chris Spangle enjoys the attention directed at Horning. <\/p>\n
\"Absolutely it helps the party,\" says Spangle. \"We have made a conscious effort to take advantage of this year.\" <\/p>\n
Yet both Horning and Spangle don't agree that Horning might be a spoiler for Mourdock. <\/p>\n
\"This isn't their race.\" says Horning. \"It's up to voters.\" <\/p>\n
Horning does accept, however, that most of his support is coming from Republicans. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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