Virginia Governor’s Race Now a Toss-up
The race to become the next governor of Virginia has gotten a lot closer. Right now, it’s effectively a toss-up between Republican Robert F. McDonnell and Democrat R. Creigh Deeds.
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September 17, 2009
September 17, 2009
Hutchison Catches Perry to Make Texas GOP Gov Race a Toss-Up
The volatile 2010 Republican Primary race for governor in Texas has become a toss-up, with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison currently inching ahead of incumbent Rick Perry by two points – 40% to 38%.
September 17, 2009
2010 North Carolina Senate: GOP’s Burr Tops Foes by 10 Or More
Richard Burr’s U.S. Senate seat has a recent history of high turnover, but the incumbent Republican holds double-digit leads over three Democratic challengers in an early look at North Carolina’s 2010 Senate contest.
September 16, 2009
Democrats’ Lynch Has Little To Fear So Far in 2010 New Hampshire Governor’s Race
For New Hampshire Governor John Lynch, his closest competitor in 2010 is the man who so far isn't even interested in the race.
September 16, 2009
2010 Colorado Senate: Norton 45%, Bennet 36%
Next year’s U.S. Senate race in Colorado is a lot more crowded this week, and incumbent Michael Bennet has some serious competition on hand.
September 16, 2009
Ayotte Leads Hodes 46% to 38% in 2010 New Hampshire Senate Match-Up
Republican Kelly Ayotte leads Democrat Paul Hodes by eight points in an early look at New Hampshire’s 2010 race for the U.S. Senate.
September 16, 2009
12% Say Most Opponents of Obama Health Care Plan Are Racist
Twelve percent (12%) of voters nationwide believe that most opponents of President Obama’s health care reform plan are racist. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 67% of voters disagree, and 21% are not sure.
September 15, 2009
Support for Health Care Plan Falls Back To Pre-Speech Levels
The post-speech bounce continues with the nation now evenly divided over the health care reform plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats, but the increase in support is still coming from Democratic voters rallying to their leader.
September 15, 2009
Opposition to Health Care Reform Reaches New High at 55%
One week after President Obama’s speech to Congress, opposition to his health care reform plan has reached a new high of 55%. The latest Rasmussen Reports daily tracking poll shows that just 42% now support the plan, matching the low first reached in August.
September 15, 2009
Harry Reid Trails Republican Challengers in 2010 Election
In what is currently a difficult political climate for Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid trails two potential Republican challengers seeking to unseat him as he faces reelection next year in Nevada.
September 14, 2009
51% Say Michelle Obama Involved in Policy Decisions
Voters are slightly less sure these days that First Lady Michelle Obama is involved in her husband’s policy decisions, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
September 14, 2009
56% Still Blame Bush For Economic Problems
One year after the collapse of global financial firm Lehman Brothers, most voters (56%) continue to blame the nation’s current economic problems on the recession that started under George W. Bush, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
September 14, 2009
Support for Health Care Reform Jumps to 51%, Highest Total Yet
The post-speech bounce continues with the nation now evenly divided over the health care reform plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats, but the increase in support is still coming from Democratic voters rallying to their leader.
September 13, 2009
Voters Now Evenly Divided on Health Care Reform
The post-speech bounce continues with the nation now evenly divided over the health care reform plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats, but the increase in support is still coming from Democratic voters rallying to their leader.
September 12, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls Week Ending September 12, 2009
Did he or didn’t he? Did President Obama reverse the public opinion tide running against his health care reform plan?
September 12, 2009
47% Now Favor Health Care Reform Plan, 49% Oppose
Americans are now closely divided over the proposed health care reform plan following President Obama’s speech to Congress Wednesday night, although a plurality of voters are still opposed. All of the gains have come from Democrats, but the president has rallied his base and generated a significant increase in enthusiasm among supporters of the plan.
September 11, 2009
Connecticut's Dodd Trails Potential GOP Foe by 10
Longtime Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd, tarnished by last year's financial blow-up, continues to struggle as he prepares for a reelection bid in 2010.
September 11, 2009
Voters Turn Negative On All Political Labels Except Reagan
"Progressive” is becoming more of a dirty word, but all political labels – except “being like Ronald Reagan” - are falling into disfavor with many U.S. voters, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
September 11, 2009
Following Speech, Support for Health Care Reform Up to 46%
President Obama’s speech to Congress Wednesday night has provided at least a short-term boost in support for the health care reform plan that he and congressional Democrats have proposed. But the bounce is partisan in nature, with the increase in support coming entirely from those in the president’s own party.
September 11, 2009
49% Say Impact of 9/11 Attacks Forgotten By Most Americans
Forty-nine percent (49%) of Americans believe that most of their fellow countrymen have already forgotten the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in which 3,000 died.
