He is literally and figuratively the more attractive candidate at this point and our poll reflects that.

Some students are getting swept out of the Library - not literally, but figuratively.

New Orleans was slowly sinking, literally and figuratively, well before Katrina.

I think it's clear that [Warner] would be an extremely attractive candidate nationally. He could point to real results in Virginia and historic investments in education, environment and public safety. He has a record of bringing people together.

In an exceptional field of applicants, Paul was the strongest candidate.

I'm not going to put any stock in a poll that asks voters what they think of a hypothetical ballot matchup that is 14 months and three statewide campaigns away. We've got to get through the special election, the Democratic primary and then a hypothetical general election.