Florida: Crist 35, Rubio 29, Meek 18

While incumbents have faced a wave of voter anger in other states, a majority of Florida voters — 53 percent — approve of Crist’s performance as governor and 41 percent disapprove. A 57 percent majority says Florida is on the right track.

“Generally incumbents have been at a disadvantage this year, but that hasn’t been the case with Crist in Florida,” Young said. “The move to running as an independent has paid off. He’s capturing the middle space,” said Ipsos pollster Cliff Young.