To Debate or Not To Debate? Here Are Some Answers
Candidates across the country are holding debates or arguing over whether to have them, but political debates are a mixed bag as far as most voters are concerned.
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October 11, 2010
October 11, 2010
55% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law
The majority of U.S. voters continue to favor repeal of the new national health care law but are slightly less emphatic about the impact the law will have on the country.
October 11, 2010
Florida Governor: Scott (R) Still Slightly Ahead of Sink (D)
Republican hopeful Rick Scott has hit the 50% mark, but the Florida governor’s race remains one of the closest in the country.
October 11, 2010
New Mexico Governor: Martinez (R) Receives Highest Support Yet
Republican Susana Martinez now leads Democratic Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish by nine points in New Mexico’s gubernatorial election.
October 10, 2010
Georgia Senate: Isakson (R) Remains Ahead of Thurmond (D), Donovan (L)
Republican Incumbent Johnny Isakson still holds a double-digit lead over Democrat Mike Thurmond in the U.S. Senate race in Georgia.
October 10, 2010
60% in California Blame Bush for Poor Economy, 35% Blame Obama
Sixty percent (60%) of voters in California say the current economic problems are due to the recession which began under the Bush administration. That’s 13-points higher than the level of blame measured nationally.
October 10, 2010
Most Voters Still See Finding New Energy Sources As More Important Than Conservation
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of U.S. Voters think finding new sources of energy is more important than reducing the amount of energy Americans now consume. However, that’s the lowest finding since March.
October 10, 2010
Nebraska Governor: Heineman (R) Still Comfortably Ahead of Challenger
Republican Governor Dave Heineman still leads Democrat Mike Meister by more than 40 points in his bid for reelection in Nebraska.
October 9, 2010
Just 8% in Texas Rate U.S. Economy as Good or Excellent, 53% Rate it as Poor
Everything may be bigger in Texas, but economic optimism is the exception to that rule.
October 9, 2010
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending October 8, 2010
As Election Day draws near, Rasmussen Reports shifted the ratings of four key Senate races in our Election 2010 Balance of Power summary. Three of the changes favored the Republicans while one favored the Democrats.
October 9, 2010
South Dakota Governor: Daugaard (R) Still Ahead of Heidepriem (D)
Republican Dennis Daugaard continues to sit comfortably ahead of Democrat Scott Heidepriem in the South Dakota gubernatorial race.
October 9, 2010
South Dakota Governor: Daugaard (R) Still Ahead of Heidepriem (D)
Republican Dennis Daugaard continues to sit comfortably ahead of Democrat Scott Heidepriem in the South Dakota gubernatorial race.
October 8, 2010
Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) Still Holds Steady Lead Over Reid (D)
Republican Brian Sandoval still holds a 13-point lead over Democrat Rory Reid in Nevada’s gubernatorial election.
October 8, 2010
Most Americans Feel Politics Are Behind Nobel Award Selections
A majority of Americans feel that politics play a role in the awarding of the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize awards.
October 8, 2010
54% in Illinois Oppose Health Insurance Requirement in New Law
Fifty-four percent (54%) of voters in Illinois oppose the provision in the national health care law that requires every American to buy or obtain health insurance, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.
October 8, 2010
Tea Party Participation Up As Election Nears
Twenty-nine percent (29%) of Likely U.S. Voters now say they are Tea Party members or have close friends or family members who are part of the movement.
October 8, 2010
Minnesota Governor: Dayton (D), Emmer (R) Remain in Tight Race
Democrat Mark Dayton and Republican Tom Emmer are still in a virtual tie in Minnesota’s gubernatorial contest.
October 8, 2010
Florida Senate: Rubio (R) Hits 50% Mark in Three-Way Race
Coming off a contentious televised debate, Republican Marco Rubio has now jumped to a two-to-one lead over Independent candidate Charlie Crist in Florida’s U.S. Senate race. Democratic Congressman Kendrick Meek still runs third.
October 8, 2010
Washington Senate: Rossi (R) Inches Ahead of Murray (D)
Republican challenger Dino Rossi has edged slightly ahead of incumbent Democrat Patty Murray in Washington’s U.S. Senate race.
October 7, 2010
Georgia Governor: Deal (R) Extends Lead over Barnes (D)
Republican Nathan Deal now holds a nine-point lead over Democrat Roy Barnes in the race to be Georgia’s next governor.
