Most Recent Articles: July 2010
July 31, 2010
32% in Illinois Say Blagojevich Is About As Ethical As Most Politicians
Oklahoma Senate: Coburn (R) 65%, Rogers (D) 31%
65% in Alabama Support Offshore Oil Drilling, 59% Favor Deepwater Drilling
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
July 30, 2010
57% Say There's Too Much Inappropriate Content on TV
Wisconsin Governor: Walker (R) 50%, Barrett (D) 43%
Arizona Voters Still Support Immigration Law, Favor Brewer’s Appeal
59% Support Arizona Law; 53% Trust States More than Feds To Enforce Immigration Law
56% in Colorado Favor Justice Department Action Against Sanctuary Cities
Voters Remain Divided Over Kagan Confirmation, But 87% Say It’s Likely
Washington Senate: Murray (D) 49% Rossi (R) 47%
Chelsea's Wedding: A Commentary By Susan Estrich
Pennsylvania Senate: Toomey (R) 45%, Sestak (D) 39%
July 29, 2010
Oklahoma Governor: Fallin (R) 57%, Askins (D) 36%
Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) 50%, Reid (D) 40%
Voters See Cutting Spending and Deficits as Good for the Economy, Political Class Disagrees
Support for Mexican Border Fence Up to 68%
Dr. Donald Berwick, Taxpayer Hero: A Commentary by Froma Harrop
Illinois Governor: Brady (R) 44%, Quinn (D) 37%
Missouri Senate: Blunt (R) 49%, Carnahan (D) 43%
House Democrats Head for a Thumping at the Polls: A Commentary By Michael Barone
Leaking to Avert Disaster: A Commentary By Joe Conason
July 28, 2010
Oregon Senate: Wyden (D) 51%, Huffman (R) 35%
28% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
60% in Montana Disagree with Legal Challenge of Arizona Law
42% Say No Jobs Available in America, 42% Disagree
Balance of Power: Nevada Shifts to Leans Democratic
Nevada Senate: Reid (D) 45%, Angle (R) 43%
Florida Voters Divided Over Constitutional Ban on Offshore Drilling
42% Say Government Would Have Done Worse Job Than BP Responding To Oil Leak
Cry Racism! and Let Slip the Dogs of Politics By Tony Blankley
Alabama Governor: Bentley (R) 55%, Sparks (D) 35%
Liberal Tax Revolt Game-Changer? By Lawrence Kudlow
Illinois Senate: Giannoulias (D) 43%, Kirk (R) 41%
Her First Demonstration By Susan Estrich
July 27, 2010
Oregon Governor: Dudley (R) 47%, Kitzhaber (D) 44%
Adults See Alcohol, Cigarettes Riskier Than Marijuana
Colorado Senate: GOP’s Buck, Norton Still Hold Modest Leads
45% Expect U.S. Economy To Be Weaker in One Year
64% in Virginia Approve of Governor McDonnell’s Performance
54% Favor Justice Department Action Against Sanctuary Cities
Tasing Arizona By Debra J. Saunders
Alabama Senate: Shelby (R) 59%, Barnes (D) 29%
47% Still Undecided in Arizona Democratic Senate Race
Raise Taxes To Cut Government? By Froma Harrop
July 26, 2010
Massachusetts Governor: Patrick (D) 38%, Baker (R) 32%, Cahill (I) 17%
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 46%, Democrats 36%
North Dakota Senate: Hoeven (R) 69%, Potter (D) 22%
43% Say Marijuana Should Be Legalized, 42% Disagree
87% Say America Likely To Elect Woman President in Next 25 Years
58% Favor Repeal of Health Care Bill, But 48% Say It’s Unlikely
Arizona Republican Primary: McCain 54%, Hayworth 34%
Discover (R) Small Business Watch (SM): Confidence Falls Again in July
Some Welcome Signs of Life From Private Sector: A Commentary by Michael Barone
July 25, 2010
41% in Florida More Likely to Vote For Independent This Election, 30% Less Likely
Taxes Jumps In Importance, But Economy Still The Main Issue on Voters’ Minds
70% Say Concert Tickets Cost Too Much
July 24, 2010
Twitter Users A Little Less Concerned About Security of Personal Info
North Dakota House: Berg (R) 49%, Pomeroy (D) 46%
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
July 23, 2010
Ohio Voters Evenly Divided Over Stimulus Plan
West Virginia Special Senate Election: Manchin (D) 51% Raese (35%)
Legislature Lowdown: State Legislatures in Play As Redistricting Looms: A Commentary by Tim Storey
75% Say Free Markets Better Than Government Management of Economy, Political Class Disagrees
Arizona Governor: Brewer (R) 56% Goddard (D) 37%
Winners and Losers in the Game of Political Life: A Commentary By Larry J. Sabato
Rhode Island Governor: Chafee (I) Holds Slight Lead
It's a Fiscal Problem, Not a Fed Problem: A Commentary By Lawrence Kudlow
58% in New York Oppose Mosque Near Ground Zero
July 22, 2010
20% Favor Mosque Near Ground Zero, 54% Oppose
63% Oppose Full-Year School Calendar
Georgia Governor: Early Polls Show Close Race
Florida Senate: Crist-Rubio Still a Toss-Up
50% in Pennsylvania Have Voted For An Independent Candidate
38% Support One-Year Moratorium on New Government Regulations, 34% Oppose
"2010: A Space Odyssey" Updated By Froma Harrop
Arkansas Governor: Beebe (D) 50%, Keet (R) 40%
Our Secret Leviathan By Joe Conason
Rising Speculation About Bombing Iran's Nukes By Michael Barone
New York Governor: No Contest for Cuomo (D) Again This Month
July 21, 2010
Idaho Governor: Otter (R) 53%, Allred (D) 36%
27% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
89% Concerned About Economic Impact of Gulf Oil Leak
Voters Slightly Less Critical of Obama, Oil Companies For Gulf Leak
Kentucky Senate: Paul (R) 49% Conway (D) 41%
The Obama Paradox: A Commentary By Susan Estrich
In Georgia, Barnes (D) vs. Handel or Deal (R)
Ohio Governor: Kasich (R) 48%, Strickland (D) 43%
Is It Enough for the GOP To Just Say No?: A Commentary By Tony Blankley
Minnesota Governor: DFL’s Dayton, Kelliher Edge Ahead
July 20, 2010
Nebraska Governor: Heineman (R) 71%, Meister (D) 18%
47% Confident in U.S. Banking System
Ohio Senate: Portman (R) 45%, Fisher (D) 39%
Balance of Power: West Virginia Added As a Solid Democratic State
Voters Still Think Bailouts Were A Bad Idea
56% Support Offshore Drilling; 47% Favor Deepwater Drilling, Too
Connecticut Senate: Blumenthal (D) 53%, McMahon (R) 40%
Idaho Senate: Crapo (R) 64%, Sullivan (D) 27%
Love for Labor Lost By Debra J. Saunders
July 19, 2010
Maine Governor: LePage (R) 39%, Mitchell (D) 31%, Cutler (I) 15%
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 45%, Democrats 36%
52% Favor School Ban on Sales of Sugary Snacks and Soft Drinks
Consumer, Investor Confidence Shows Little Change on Monday
Alaska Governor: Parnell (R) 53%, Berkowitz (D) 34%
California Voters Divided Over Stimulus Plan
36% Favor Lifting U.S. Embargo on Cuba, 35% Disagree
61% Expect Rise in Health Care Costs Under New Law, 56% Favor Repeal
Just 29% Want Congress to Consider Major Legislation During Lame Duck Session
Balance of Power Ratings: Pennsylvania Shifts from Toss-Up to Leans GOP
Pennsylvania Senate: Toomey (R) 45%, Sestak (D) 38%
July 18, 2010
22% in Ohio Say They’re Tea Party Members
87% Feel Media Covers Celebrities Too Much
70% in Mississippi Approve of Job Barbour Is Doing As Governor
July 17, 2010
Betty White's In, Lindsay Lohan's Out
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Wisconsin Governor: Walker (R) 48%, Barrett (D) 44%
Business Knows More than Obama By Lawrence Kudlow
70% in Texas Favor Offshore Oil Drilling; 66% Support Deepwater Drilling
July 16, 2010
Georgia Democratic Primary for Governor: Barnes 59%, Baker 16%
36% Say Government Doesn't Regulate Food Enough
Colorado Governor: Hickenlooper (D) 45%, McInnis (R) 43%
47% Say GOP Takeover of Congress Would Bring ‘Noticeable Change’
Washington Senate: Murray Falls Behind Two GOP Challengers
MIDTERM MORSELS: WV Senate and AL Governor By Larry J. Sabato
Republican's Regional Recipe By Thomas F. Schaller
23% Say U.S. Government Has the Consent of the Governed
Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett (R) 48%, Onorato (D) 38%
As Obama Kowtows, Unions Eye the Private Sector By Michael Barone
July 15, 2010
76% in Mississippi Support Offshore Oil Drilling
60% in Colorado Favor Immigration Law Like Arizona’s; 61% Disagree With Challenge of Law
California Governor: Whitman (R) 47%, Brown (D) 46%
Wisconsin Senate: Johnson 47%, Feingold 46%
68% Say Political Class Doesn’t Care What Most Americans Think
Democrats Can Avoid Rout -- It's Up to Them By Froma Harrop
Texas Governor: Perry (R) 50%, White (D) 41%
A Change Election -- In Wrong Direction by Joe Conason
Investor Confidence Falls to New 2010 Low
Georgia Republican Primary for Governor: Deal, Handel Tied For Lead At 25% Apiece
Gillard's Personal Life Not the Prime Issue By Debra J. Saunders
July 14, 2010
Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) 57%, Reid (D) 36%
31% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
New Hampshire Senate: All Four GOP Candidates Now Outpace Hodes
Missouri Senate: Blunt (R) 47% Carnahan (D) 45%
Voters Are Much More Embarrassed by Political Class Than By Arizona
California Senate: Boxer (D) 49%, Fiorina (R) 42%
Voters Evenly Divided Over Whether Kagan Should Be Confirmed
Lincoln or Kagan By Tony Blankley
Women on Top By Susan Estrich
July 13, 2010
37% of E-Mail users Would Stop Sending Them If It Cost Money
68% Favor Cut in Mail Delivery To Keep Stamp Prices Down
65% Feel U.S. is Fair and Decent
27% In Florida Say Stimulus Plan Helped the Economy, 35% Say It Hurt
Nevada Senate: Angle (R) 46%, Reid (D) 43%
32% Favor Affirmative Action, 46% Oppose It
Should the U.S. Adopt Compulsory Voting? By Debra J. Saunders
Colorado Senate: GOP Hopefuls Remain Slightly Ahead
Maryland Senate: Mikulski (D) 58%, Wargotz (R) 33%
For Some, Manufacturing Can Be a Marvelous Career By Froma Harrop
July 12, 2010
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 44%, Democrats 38%
31% Expect U.S.-Israeli Relations To Worsen Over The Next Year
Indiana Senate: Coats (R) 51% Ellsworth (D) 30%
53% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law
Maryland Governor: Ehrlich 47%, O’Malley 46%
65% Confident In U.S. Ability To Catch Spies
59% In Pennsylvania Favor Offshore Oil Drilling, 49% Support Deepwater Drilling
Obama Economy Sends Americans to Their Mattresses By Michael Barone
July 11, 2010
44% in Illinois Say Stimulus Package Helped Economy But 50% Say No New Jobs Created
14% Likely To Miss Or Be Late On A Mortgage Payment In Near Future
50% Rate Obama’s Economic Performance As Poor
July 10, 2010
60% in Florida Oppose Justice Department Challenge of Arizona Immigration Law
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Poll
South Dakota Governor: Daugaard (R) 52%, Heidepriem (D) 35%
July 9, 2010
85% Say Keep the All-Star Game
66% Expect More Partisanship In Washington
57% in Pennsylvania Favor Arizona-Like Immigration Law
35% Say They Owe More on Mortgage Than Their Home Is Worth
South Dakota House: Noem (R) 49%, Herseth-Sandlin (D) 44%
Investor Confidence Falls to 2010 Low
Inadequate Spending? By Howard Rich
Illinois Governor: Brady (R) 43%, Quinn (D) 40%
Midterm Morsels: House Ratings Changes By Isaac Wood
West Virginia Senate: Manchin (D) 53%, Capito (R) 39%
Those Stubborn Toss-Ups By Larry J. Sabato
July 8, 2010
Older Americans More Supportive of Higher Taxes To Help Social Security Than Those Who Are Younger
Jeter, Mauer Are American League All-Star Favorites
40% in Pennsylvania Approve of Governor, 60% Disapprove
Illinois Senate: Giannoulias 40%, Kirk 39%
Thomas' Principled Jurisprudence in Arms Case By Michael Barone
Obama Should Leave Arizona Alone By Froma Harrop
59% of West Virginia Voters Want Special Election to Replace Byrd
56% Oppose Justice Department Challenge of Arizona Law; 61% Favor Similar Law In Their State
75% Blame State Budget Problems on Politicians’ Unwillingness to Cut Spending
Florida Senate: Rubio 36%, Crist 34%, Meek 15%
Show Us the Money By Joe Conason
July 7, 2010
Kansas Senate: Republican Candidates Still Far Ahead
Pujols is National League Favorite for All-Star Game
Most Americans Not Willing To Pay Higher Taxes For Public Employees, Entitlement Programs
Balance of Power Ratings: NC Shifts to GOP Column
NC Senate: Burr (R) 52% Marshall (D) 37%
The Anatomy of Defeat By Tony Blankley
Oklahoma Governor: Fallin (R) 48%, Edmonson (D) 39%
22% Say U.S. Would Be Safer If Saddam Was Still In Power
July 6, 2010
Oklahoma Senate: Coburn Outdistances His Democratic Foes
Yankees Still Favored to Win 2010 World Series
Only 20% Say Situation in Afghanistan Will Improve in Next Six Months
Just 33% Believe U.S. Combat Role In Iraq Likely To End Next Month
Kansas Governor: Brownback (R) 59%, Holland (D) 31%
Ten States Are Toss-Ups As Rasmussen Reports Launches Senate Balance of Power Rankings
How Much Cyber-Parenting Must Schools Do? By Froma Harrop
July 5, 2010
Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett (R) 49%, Onorato (D) 39%
Ohio Governor: Kasich (R) 47% Strickland (D) 40%
64% in Arizona Say Children of Illegal Immigrants Should Not Automatically Become U.S. Citizens
60% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law, Just 41% See Repeal as Likely
July 4, 2010
63% Consider Fourth of July One of Nation’s Most Important Holidays
Americans Strongly Support Ideals from Declaration of Independence
Kagan's Harvard Policy Was Vapid and Hollow By Debra J. Saunders
July 3, 2010
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
54% Agree That U.S. Is Nation with Liberty & Justice for All
The Verdict Is in: TV Watchers Miss ‘Law & Order’ The Most
Business-Power Neglect By Lawrence Kudlow
July 2, 2010
Voters Still Trust GOP More on Most Key Issues
Americans Not Sure on Financial Reform Bill, But Don’t Think Some Banks are Too Big to Fail
Obama Approval Index Month-by-Month
29% Say Stimulus Plan Helped the Economy, 43% Say It Hurt
Ohio Senate: Portman (R) 43% Fisher (D) 39%
July 1, 2010
62% Say Constitution Should Be Left Alone
Partisan Trends: 35.4% Democrat 33.0% Republican
48% Oppose U.N. Involvement in Offshore Drilling Debate
42% Still Oppose Kagan’s Confirmation, but 87% Expect Her to Be Confirmed
Lafayette, We Are Embarrassed by Froma Harrop
Robert Byrd's Life -- Good, Bad and All American By Michael Barone
Arizona Governor: Brewer (R) 53%, Goddard (D) 35%
Justice for Oakland ... and for Oscar Grant By Debra J. Saunders
