Immigration Issue Remains Divisive
As Congress considers legislation to reform the immigration process, the nation remains divided on how to proceed.
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March 30, 2006
March 29, 2006
WI Governor: Doyle (D) by 5
In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey of Wisconsin's competitive gubernatorial race, Democrat Jim Doyle, the incumbent, maintains a single-digit lead over his remaining Republican challenger.
March 28, 2006
PA Senate: Casey (D) 48% Santorum (R) 38%
Though Senator Rick Santorum continues to lag behind Democratic challenger Bob Casey, Jr., Casey's lead has declined a bit.
March 28, 2006
VA Senate
In his bid for re-election, Virginia Senator George Allen (R) now leads businessman Harris Miller (D) by 29 percentage points, 56% to 27%. The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll in the race also shows Allen leading former Navy secretary James Webb by 24 percentage points, 54% to 30%.
March 28, 2006
PA Governor: Rendell (D) by 3
The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll in Pennsylvania shows Democratic Governor Ed Rendell leading Republican Lynn Swann, the former Pittsburgh Steeler, 44% to 41%.
March 27, 2006
MI Governor: Granholm-DeVos Tied
The latest Rasmussen Reports poll in the race for governor of Michigan shows Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm and Republican Dick DeVos tied, 44% to 44%.
March 26, 2006
GA Governor: Perdue Lead Shrinks
Perdue leads Cox 49% to 41% and leads Taylor 51% to 41%. A month ago, he led both Democrats by 20 points.
March 23, 2006
CA Governor: Schwarzenegger at 44%
The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll in California shows Schwarzenegger trailing State Treasurer Phil Angelides by one percentage point, 45% to 44%.
March 23, 2006
Just 18% View France as Ally
Only 18% of Americans agree that France is an ally in the war on terror. Almost as many believe France is an enemy in that war.
March 23, 2006
80% Say bin Laden Still Alive
Eighty percent (80%) of Americans believe that Osama bin Laden is still alive. But only a little more than a third believe that whether the Al Qaeda chief is alive or dead is relevant to national security.
March 21, 2006
Montana Senate: Burns Burnt?
In the latest Rasmussen Reports poll, Burns trails State Senate President Jon Tester 46% to 43%.
March 20, 2006
WA Senate
In the latest Rasmussen Reports poll of Washington state's Senate race, Democratic U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell leads Republican Mike McGavick 49% to 36%. The rolling average of our last three polls shows Cantwell with a 50% to 36% lead.
March 17, 2006
38% Favor Censure of President Bush
Thirty-eight percent (38%) of Americans believe President Bush should be censured for approving the NSA wiretapping program. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 45% are opposed to the proposal advocated by Senator Russell Feingold.
March 13, 2006
MA Governor: Mihos (I) Enters Race, Dems Lead
In a prospective three-way match-up, Democratic Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly leads with 38% support from likely voters versus Republican Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey's 27% and Mihos's 19%. Seventeen percent (17%) are Not Sure.
March 11, 2006
Missouri Senate
Our latest survey of the race for Missouri Senate shows State Auditor Claire McCaskill (D) leading Senator Jim Talent (R) 43% to 40%.
March 10, 2006
Generic Republicans Best President on National Security
Forty-three percent (43%) of Americans say they generally trust Republicans more than Democrats on national security issues while 38% place more trust in the Democrats. That five point advantage for generic Republicans is fairly modest, but is better than the numbers the President has mustered.
March 7, 2006
Abortion Issue Remains Challenging for Americans
Three out of five Americans (61%) know someone who has had an abortion. That fact adds a sobering reality to all political discussions on this contentious issue.
March 7, 2006
South Dakota: Abortion Issue Center Stage
On March 6, South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds (R) signed a sweeping abortion ban that allows the procedure only when needed to save the life of the pregnant woman. South Dakota voters are evenly divided on the issue.
March 7, 2006
No Increase in Support for Dubai Ports Deal
The Administration's effort to build support for the Dubai Ports World transaction has had no measurable impact in the court of public opinion. Just 19% of Americans now believe Dubai Ports World should be allowed to purchase operating rights to several U.S. ports
March 6, 2006
ME Governor: Incumbent Baldacci (D) 40% at Best
Democratic Governor John Baldacci continues to tread water when voters compare him to possible Republican opponents.
