Mikulski's

Mikulski's strongest geographic base lies in her hometown of Baltimore, where she trounces Wargotz by an 80-point margin.

Wargotz has little chance against Mikulski in U.S. Senate race, Post poll finds Ben Pershing 2010

Among registered voters aged 18 to 34, Mikulski's favorable rating dropped from 53 percent in 2004 to 32 percent now, while her unfavorable rating rose by 9 percent and the percentage expressing no opinion increased by 12 points, to 48 percent.

Wargotz has little chance against Mikulski in U.S. Senate race, Post poll finds Ben Pershing 2010

Not so, says Simone Ward, Mikulski's campaign manager.

Why no debates in the Mikulski-Wargotz race? Ben Pershing 2010

Mikulski's favorability number has declined by 12 points since a Washington Post poll in January 2004, the most recent year she was on the ballot, while the shares of respondents rating her unfavorably or having no opinion each have risen by 6 points.

Wargotz has little chance against Mikulski in U.S. Senate race, Post poll finds Ben Pershing 2010

Mikulski's campaign accepted the second option, and she and Wargotz are scheduled to appear on Monday night's edition of "Direct Connection" on MPT.

Why no debates in the Mikulski-Wargotz race? Ben Pershing 2010

"I don't know if it's because her record is indefensible or because she just doesn't care anymore, but either way, Mikulski's unwillingness to engage intellectually with Maryland citizens is troubling," Wargotz said in the release, adding that "several media outlets ... have expressed interest in hosting debates."

Why no debates in the Mikulski-Wargotz race? Ben Pershing 2010

'I don't know if it's because her record is indefensible or because she just doesn't care anymore, but either way, Mikulski's unwillingness to engage intellectually with Maryland citizens is troubling,' Wargotz said in the release, adding that 'several media outlets ... have expressed interest in hosting debates.'

First Click, MarylandThe Post poll: What to make of the new numbers John Wagner 2010

Not so, says Simone Ward, Mikulski's campaign manager.

First Click, MarylandThe Post poll: What to make of the new numbers John Wagner 2010

The proceeds will go to Mikulski's campaign and to the party's coordinated campaign, which is focused heavily on improving early voter turnout later this month.

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"The drop obviously reflects a national lack of enthusiasm for incumbents," Stuart Rothenberg, editor of the nonpartisan Rothenberg Political Report, said of Mikulski's decline.

Wargotz has little chance against Mikulski in U.S. Senate race, Post poll finds Ben Pershing 2010