The curious case of the Rasmussen poll

As reported by The Dead Pelican: A day after showing Mary Landrieu with a 16 point lead, Rasmussen is now showing the race between the incumbent Senator Landrieu and potential challenger John Kennedy in a virtual dead heat. To add to the curiosity, the poll asked Louisiana voters their opinion on Mississippi governor Haley Barbor. Suffice to say, Louisiana voters are far more familiar with Governor Bobby Jindal.

Meanwhile, the Ouchita Citizen, provides a less spastic set of numbers from Southern Media that shows Landrieu with a “comanding lead” and 45% of voters unfamiliar with who John Kennedy is.