Senator Corker is likely to be re-elected-
unless Former Governor Phil Bredesen gets in the race.
In a new PPP poll, Corker fends off several Democratic candidates, but trails Bredesen by five points, 46% to 41%. None of the other Democratic challengers even came close in the poll.
Corker led Rep. Jim Cooper 50% to 32%; topped former Rep. Bart Gordon 52% to 29%; and bested former Rep. Harold Ford Jr. 55% to 32%. And in two bonus fantasy match-ups, Corker led former Tennessee Senator and Vice President Al Gore 53% to 38%, and beat country singer Tim McGraw 50% to 28%.
Bredesen left office this year afters erving two terms as governor and remains extremely popular in the state. In the poll, 63% of respondents had a favorable opinion of Bredesen, versus 19% who viewed him unfavorably.
Corker, meanwhile, has a tepid approval rating, with just 42% of Tennesseans approving of his job performance, and 36% disapproving.
So, what's the odds he runs? I'd say 50/50. Bredesen is more conservative than a lot of the Democrats in DC, but he's a pragmatist at heart. Tennessee is tough in a Presidential year for a Democrat, however he does better than everyone else. Bredesen kind of has to run if he wants a future in politics though- he's done as Governor, and Senator Alexander is tough to beat. So, if Bredesen wants to be politically involved, he'll get in here. If not, Senator Corker will cruise.
Senator Corker is likely to be re-elected- unless Former Governor Phil Bredesen gets in the race. 
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