Most Recent Articles: May 2010
May 31, 2010
Kagan Running Stronger Than Bush’s Nominees
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 44%, Democrats 37%
60% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law
New Hampshire Governor: Lynch (D) 47%, Stephen (R) 35%
Oil Spill Tars Dems' Reputation for Competence by Michael Barone
May 30, 2010
50% Say Memorial Day Nation’s Most Important Holiday
40% Blame Global Warming On Human Activity, 44% Blame Long-Term Trends
I Read the Candidates' Books ... so You Won't Have To By Debra J. Saunders
May 29, 2010
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
74% Have Favorable Opinion of U.S. Military
Ban the Burqa By Froma Harrop
May 28, 2010
Alabama Governor: Race Still Wide Open
67% Say Military Should Be Used On Border To Stop Illegal Immigration
42% Say U.S. Will Not Be Number One At End of Century
What Rand Really Believes By Joe Conason
The Obama Mantra: Bill, Baby, Bill By Debra J. Saunders
Washington Senate: Murray 48%, Rossi 47%
May 27, 2010
80% Favor Auditing the Federal Reserve
Most Pennsylvania Voters Don’t Think Their Members of Congress Represent Their Best Interests
Alabama Senate: Shelby 58%, Barnes 31%
New Mexico Governor: Denish 43%, Martinez 42%
Down in the Polls, Dems at War With Themselves: A Commentary by Michael Barone
46% Oppose More Government Regulation of Financial System, 37% Favor
Wisconsin Governor: Walker (R) 48%, Barrett (D) 41%
May House Update: A Commentary by Isaac Wood
Greece Comes to Washington, Again: A Commentary By Lawrence Kudlow
Wisconsin Senate: Feingold 46%, Johnson 44%
May 26, 2010
28% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Oregon Senate: Wyden 51%, Huffman 38%
California Governor: Brown 43%, Poizner 42%
47% Say U.S. Should Aid South Korea Militarily
Minnesota Governor: Three-Way Race Finds GOP, DFL Neck-and-Neck
47% Now Hold Unfavorable View of Kagan
West of the Potomac, GOP Hopes Rise by Tony Blankley
May 25, 2010
Bowersox Is The Favorite Among 'American Idol' Watchers
48% Blame Bush for Bad Economy, 43% Blame Obama
Oregon Governor: Dudley 45%, Kitzhaber 44%
65% Oppose Nationalization of U.S. Oil Industry
What Were They (Politicians) Thinking? by Froma Harrop
Arkansas Governor: Beebe 53% Keet 38%
Georgia Senate: Isakson 57%, Thurmond 30%
May 24, 2010
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 44%, Democrats 36%
Georgia Governor: Top GOP Hopefuls Still Edge Barnes
52% Say U.S. Not Safer Today Than Before 9/11 Attacks, Highest Level Yet
41% Say U.S. Can Win War in Afghanistan, 36% Disagree
63% Favor Repeal of National Health Care Plan
The Gathering Revolt Against Government Spending: A Commentary by Michael Barone
North Dakota Senate: Hoeven 72%, Potter 23%
May 23, 2010
65% in Texas Still Support Offshore Drilling
Mexico City, Washington Gang up on Phoenix: A Commentary by Debra J. Saunders
Favorables For Pelosi, Reid and Boehner Fall Again
May 22, 2010
Oil Rules: A Commentary by Joe Conason
28% in California Approve of Schwarzenegger’s Performance
A Plan to Save Europe and World Economic Recovery: A Commentary by Lawrence Kudlow
72% Are Not Confident Congress Knows What It’s Doing When It Comes to The Economy
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
May 21, 2010
42% Say They Will Be Earning More Money A Year From Today
Arkansas Senate: GOP’s Boozman Far Ahead of Lincoln and Halter
Grim Milestones in War's Headstones: A Commentary By Debra J. Saunders
Primary Politics: A Commentary by Susan Estrich
America’s Repudiation of the Obama Agenda Continues: A Commentary By Howard Rich
South Carolina Democratic Primary for Governor: Sheheen 30%, Rex 22%, Ford 4%
Arizona Governor: Brewer 52%, Goddard 39%
May 20, 2010
68% Oppose Boycotts of Arizona Over New Immigration Law
41% Say Random Selection From Phone Book Would Do A Better Job Than Current Congress
71% in Arizona Now Support State’s New Immigration Law
Pennsylvania Senate: Sestak 46% Toomey 42%
Kentucky Senate: Paul 59%, Conway 34%
Arizona GOP Primary for Governor: Support for Brewer Soars
The Golden Age of Centrism Wasn't So Golden By Michael Barone
Senate Shakeup Moving Through Primary Season By Larry J. Sabato
South Carolina GOP Primary for Governor: Haley Jumps Ahead
Superb Tuesday: The Right People Won By Froma Harrop
May 19, 2010
31% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
67% Say Mexico Does Not Want To Stop Illegal Immigration
Arizona Senate: Republicans Remain Ahead of Glassman
49% Say Bush Chiefly To Blame for Big Deficit, 43% Blame Obama
Arizona Senate GOP Primary: McCain 52%, Hayworth 40%
Connecticut Senate: Blumenthal Loses Ground, Leads McMahon By Just Three Points
May 18, 2010
70% Say Women in America Better Off Today Than 25 Years Ago
64% Favor Offshore Oil Drilling
78% Say Athletes Not Held To Same Standards As Other Students
39% Favor Kagan’s Confirmation to Supreme Court, 39% Oppose
New York Senate: Gillibrand Far Outpaces GOP Challengers
Florida Governor: Newcomer Scott Mixes Up The Race
Taxpayers and Housing Need a Divorce By Froma Harrop
Starving for Attention at UC Berkeley By Debra J. Saunders
May 17, 2010
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 43%, Democrats 38%
69% of Facebook Users Concerned About Security of Personal Information
55% Favor Immigration Law Like Arizona’s For Their State
64% in Pennsylvania Support Offshore Oil Drilling
Florida Senate: Rubio 39%, Crist 31%, Meek 18%
56% Still Want to Repeal Health Care Law, Political Class Disagrees
Texas Governor: Perry 51%, White 38%
An Obvious but Muzzled Truth: Islamist Terrorism By Michael Barone
May 16, 2010
58% in Pennsylvania Favor Immigration Law Like Arizona's
Tom Campbell's Fire, Steve Poizner's Discipline By Debra J. Saunders
51% Say United States Is Last Best Hope of Mankind
May 15, 2010
44% in California Favor Law Like Arizona’s, 48% Oppose
49% in Colorado Favor Legalizing and Taxing Marijuana
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
May 14, 2010
37% Give Supreme Court Positive Ratings
Idaho Senate: Crapo 66%, Sullivan 22%
Idaho Governor: Otter 54%, Allred 32%
71% Say U.S. More Positive Force in World Than UN, Political Class Not So Sure
California Senate: Boxer 42%, Campbell 41%
Harvard Law's Profile in Courage By Debra J. Saunders
The Silly Season By Susan Estrich
May 13, 2010
Immigration Jumps In Importance, But Economy, Corruption Still Top Voter Issues
New Hampshire Senate: Ayotte 50%, Hodes 38%
Kansas Governor: Brownback 58%, Holland 27%
47% Oppose Open-Carry Gun Laws, 41% Favor
67% in Colorado Concerned Other U.S. Citizens Will Attempt Terrorist Acts
44% Say Change America Needs Will Come from Volunteers, Not Government
Kansas Senate: Moran, Tiahrt Hold Healthy Leads Over Democratic Opponents
Obama and Kagan Whisper in the Faculty Lounge By Michael Barone
Obama's Feminist Touch By Joe Conason
Gulf Shrimpers Had Economic Interests, Too By Froma Harrop
May 12, 2010
Colorado Governor: McInnis 47%, Hickenlooper 41%
30% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
38% Say Aiding Low Income Students Most Important Role for Government
Alaska Governor: Parnell Well Ahead of Democratic Rivals
40% Say Being a Good Citizen is Different From Being a Patriot
Cut Spending Today To Save Tomorrow: A Commentary By Tony Blankley
70% in Massachusetts Favor Ban on Public Benefits For Illegal Immigrants
A Supreme Choice: A Commentary By Susan Estrich
Massachusetts Governor: Patrick 45%, Baker 31%, Cahill 14%
May 11, 2010
73% Say Being A Teacher is One of the Most Important Jobs
Just 41% in Alaska Would Vote for Palin for President
Bennett Feels Brunt of Club for Growth: A Commentary By Debra J. Saunders
63% Expect Health Care Law To Increase Deficit, 56% Favor Repeal
Who Are You Calling Racist?: A Commentary by Froma Harrop
82% Think Kagan Likely To Be Confirmed for Supreme Court
In Britain, a Cautionary Tale for U.S. Parties: A Commentary By Michael Barone
87% Say English Should Be U.S. Official Language
May 10, 2010
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 44%, Democrats 38%
79% Worry Europe’s Economic Crisis Will Cause Problems for U.S.
60% Give Positive Ratings to Government’s Response To Times Square Attempt
Pennsylvania Democratic Senate Primary: Sestak 47%, Specter 42%
Pennsylvania Democratic Primary for Governor: Onorato Outpaces Three Rivals
May 9, 2010
64% Still Rate Being A Mother As A Woman’s Most Important Role
Arizona Law Also Happens To Be Good Politics By Debra J. Saunders
May 8, 2010
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
42% Say United-Continental Merger Will Increase Airline Prices
55% of Colorado Voters Favor Immigration Law Like Arizona's
May 7, 2010
Voters Divided on Which Party to Trust More on Immigration
Indiana Senate: Coats (R) 51%, Ellsworth (D) 36%
Ohio Senate: Fisher (D) 43%, Portman (R) 42%
Ohio Governor: Kasich 46%, Strickland 45%
78% Describe Their Workplace As Positive
Stopping the Streak By Isaac T. Wood
Lessons from the Times Square Dud By Debra J. Saunders
In Downcast Britain, a Pox on All Three Parties By Michael Barone
May 6, 2010
Connecticut Governor: Democrats Edge Ahead of GOP Rivals
55% in New York Blame Budget Crisis on State Legislators
28% Say They Could Do A Better Job Than Their Boss
North Carolina Senate: Burr 48%, Marshall 40%
North Carolina Democratic Senate Primary: Marshall 42%, Cunningham 37%
58% Still Support Offshore Oil Drilling
Only 48% in Florida Now Support Offshore Drilling
Connecticut Senate: Blumenthal Still Holds Big Lead Against Top Republicans
WI-7: David Obey’s Departure: A Commentary by Isaac Wood
What We Learned from Times Square By Joe Conason
Preparing for the Bomb That Goes Off: A Commentary By Froma Harro
May 5, 2010
33% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Only 7% Say New York Politicians Less Corrupt Than Politicians In Other States
62% in Florida Favor Arizona-style Law On Illegal Immigration
37% Say Economy Will Be Stronger A Year From Now, 37% Say Weaker
Americans Still Think Government Workers Earn More, Have More Job Security
Washington Senate: Murray Reaches 50% Support Against Two GOP Opponents
Michigan Voters Rate Their Elected Officials
Colorado Senate: GOP Hopefuls Still Hold Slight Edge
Russia and America: Turning the World Upside Down By Howard Rich
Smaller Government, Anyone? By Susan Estrich
Boot the Boot Metaphor By Tony Blankley
May 4, 2010
Americans More Optimistic About Stock Market's Recovery
42% in New York Oppose State Funding of Charter Schools, 38% Favor It
Missouri Senate: Blunt 50%, Carnahan 42%
Florida Senate: Crist 38%, Rubio 34%, Meek 17%
20% of Illinois Democrats Say Party Should Pick A New Candidate For Senate
25% Have Favorable Opinion of Immigration Rights Protesters, 50% Unfavorable
53% Favor Public Employee Unions
Latino Giant to Change U.S. Politics By Froma Harrop
Whitman Can Spend, but Can She Govern? By Debra J. Saunders
May 3, 2010
Voters Say Republicans in Congress More Partisan than Democrats
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republican 44%, Democrat 37%
Iowa Governor: Branstad 53%, Culver 38%
Iowa Senate: Grassley 53%, Conlin 40%
38% in New York Approve of Governor Paterson's Job Performance
55% Rate U.S. Health Care System Good or Excellent
52% View Health Care Bill As Bad for Country, 54% Favor Repeal
Kentucky Senate: Grayson, Paul Lose Ground But Still Ahead
May 2, 2010
Obamacon Doves vs. Hard-Money Heartland Hawks: A Commentary by Lawrence Kudlow
A Year for Desperate Measures: A Commentary by Debra J. Saunders
Obama Approval Index Month-by-Month
69% Oppose Higher Taxes To Lower Deficit
May 1, 2010
Michigan Voters Like Ford Best, Say Chrysler Likeliest To Fail
Partisan Trends: R's Fall To Lowest Point In Nearly Two Years
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
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