Pennsylvania Senate: Toomey (R) Holds Nine-Point Lead On Sestak (D)
Republican Pat Toomey still stands just short of 50% against Democrat Joe Sestak in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.
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October 1, 2010
September 30, 2010
Just 21% in Texas More Likely to Vote for an Incumbent in 2010 Election
Although incumbent Republican Governor Rick Perry holds a small lead in the Texas governor’s race, a plurality of voters in the state still express anti-incumbent sentiments.
September 30, 2010
Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) Still Tops 50% Against Reid (D)
Republican Brian Sandoval continues to lead the Nevada gubernatorial race with over 50% support.
September 30, 2010
Voters Think Special Interest Money Is Key To Political Victory
Forty-four percent (44%) of Likely U.S. Voters say it is not possible to win a political campaign in this country today without raising money from lobbyists, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
September 30, 2010
Massachusetts Governor: Patrick (D) Still Slightly Ahead of Baker (R)
Democratic Governor Deval Patrick still holds a small lead over Republican challenger Charlie Baker in his bid for reelection in Massachusetts, with Democrat-turned-Independent Tim Cahill a far distant third.
September 30, 2010
Washington Senate: Rossi (R), Murray (D) Are Tied Again
Incumbent Democratic Senator Patty Murray and Republican challenger Dino Rossi are back to a virtual tie in Washington’s race for U.S. Senate.
September 30, 2010
Kentucky Senate: Paul (R) Still Out Front by Over 10 Points
Republican Rand Paul continues to hold a double-digit lead over Democrat Jack Conway in Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race.
September 30, 2010
Wisconsin Senate: Johnson (R) Jumps to Largest Lead Yet Over Feingold (D)
Republican Ron Johnson now leads incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold by 12 points in Wisconsin’s race for the U.S. Senate.
September 29, 2010
Florida Senate: Rubio (R) Holds Steady Lead Over Crist (I)
Republican Marco Rubio continues to hold an 11-point lead over independent candidate Charlie Crist in Florida’s race for the U.S. Senate.
September 29, 2010
32% in Illinois Say Current Government Policies Have U.S. Economy on Right Course
While President Obama still earns a higher approval rating in his home state than he does nationally, Illinois voters aren’t optimistic about the federal government’s current policies.
September 29, 2010
Republicans Much More Likely Than Democrats To Consider Voting for An Independent This Year
Independents? Write-ins? The Tea Party? This year’s frenzied political atmosphere seems to be throwing the light on a lot of unorthodox candidacies.
September 29, 2010
Nevada Senate: Reid (D), Angle (R) Still Deadlocked
Can the Nevada Senate race get any closer?
September 29, 2010
Ohio Governor: Kasich (R) Keeps Lead Over Strickland (D)
Republican John Kasich now holds an eight-point lead over Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland in Ohio’s gubernatorial race.
September 29, 2010
Colorado Senate: Buck (R) Clears 50% Mark Against Bennet (D)
For the first time, Republican challenger Ken Buck now captures more than 50% of the vote in his U.S. Senate bid against Democratic incumbent Michael Bennet in Colorado.
September 28, 2010
Iowa Senate: Grassley (R) Remains Nearly 20 Points Ahead of Conlin (D)
Longtime Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley continues to outpace Democratic challenger Roxanne Conlin in his bid for a sixth term in the U.S. Senate.
September 28, 2010
Americans Divided Over Whether U.S.-China Interests Outweigh Differences
Speaking at a dinner of American and Chinese businessmen in New York last week, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said the China-U.S. relationship “enjoys a bright future because common interests between our two countries far outweigh our differences.”
September 28, 2010
51% In California Favor New Jobs and Infrastructure Program
Fifty-one percent (51%) of voters in California favor the new $50 billion job and infrastructure program announced by President Obama earlier this month.
September 28, 2010
Voters See Republicans Pledge As Campaign Gimmick, But Half Say They Might Do What They’ve Promised
Most voters are skeptical about the Republicans’ new national Pledge to America, but most think the GOP is at least somewhat likely to do what it promises if it gains control of Congress.
September 28, 2010
Connecticut Governor: Malloy (D) Reaches 50% Support
Democrat Dan Malloy now holds a 10-point lead over Republican Thomas Foley in the race to be Connecticut’s next governor.
September 28, 2010
West Virginia Senate: Raese (R) Eases Ahead of Manchin (D)
Republican John Raese has edged ahead of West Virginia’s popular Democratic Governor Joe Manchin for the first time in the state’s special U.S. Senate race.
