Yakima businessman Ben Shoval surprisingly dropped out of the race for position two from the 14th District in the Washington State House, citing internal polling showing it was unlikely he would win.  Shoval said he could not in clear conscience continue to ask supporters to give their time, money, and energy to the campaign.  An edited copy of the poll done by Pulse Opinion Research of Arlington, Texas obtained by the Yakima Herald-Republic showed the lone Democrat in the race, Paul George, leading with 29 percent, followed by Goldendale Republican Gina McCabe at 21 percent, Shoval with 13 percent, Yakima Republican Adam Yoest with seven percent, and 26 percent undecided.  One factor may have been the poll showing 30 percent of respondents saying they had a “somewhat unfavorable” or “very unfavorable” opinion of Shoval, while 54 percent said it was important a candidate have lived in the area for more than five or six years.  Shoval moved to Yakima from New York City five years ago.  Shoval endorsed McCabe for the House seat.  McCabe recently was endorsed by former Congressman Sid Morrison, and has backing from a number of area agricultural growers.  Shoval and McCabe were the clear leaders in fundraising.