WHY AREN'T THEY RELEASING THE POLING NUMBERS IN THE NOVICK RACES? WHAT ARE THEY COVERING UP?!!??

"16. IF THE ELECTION WERE HELD TODAY, WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR? STEVE NOVICK OR SOMEONE ELSE?"

STEVE NOVICK: 112%
SOMEONE ELSE: -12%

Even the SUSA poll was terrible for Brady; it had her down 6 points in three weeks, and her not-yet-voted number was 10 pts below her already-voted number. But yeah, two polls in a row at 16 is...bad.

Francesconi. Portland does not like big money candidates. Brady came off as a snooty west hills denizen who probably overstated her business experience. Hales has credentials and Jefferson has youthful spirit and a devotion to working slob east Portland. I was very torn between Hales and Smith so I'll be glad if the runoff is between them.

You'd never know Brady had the most money to spend. I swear, I see nothing outside of the occasional "Elleen" yard sign promoting her campaign. Whatever they're doing, it must not be directed at middle class 30-something males.

Merc readers might be interested in the differences builders and developers might pay under Brady, Hales and Smith administrations:

http://www.blueoregon.com/2012/05/differen…

@R - I don't think that concerns most Merc readers. How about a chart that talks about rent levels for low-income housing?

@6: Is there a graph somewhere that shows the candidates' positions on free beer and sexual promiscuity?

Why are there no options for vegans in these polls?

@Reymont, glad to hear a further explanation.

Low income housing is eligible for reduced or waived Portland System Development Charges. The most affordable housing is in vintage structures, new construction is simply too expensive. It has to rent for more than $2 per sqft per month, plus property taxes of about $.40 per sqft a month, excluding land cost.