Most Recent Articles: October 2010
October 31, 2010
Arkansas Senate : Lincoln (D) Still Far Behind Boozman (R)
New Hampshire Governor: Lynch (D) Retains Smaller Lead On Stephen (R)
Most Arizona Voters Still Support Immigration Law
Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett (R) Remains Ahead of Onorato (D)
Vermont Governor: Shumlin (D) Has The Edge on Dubie (R)
Loose Change and Propositions By Debra J. Saunders
Who'll Be Trick-or-Treating This Year?
October 30, 2010
New Hampshire Senate: Ayotte (R) Stretches Lead Over Hodes (D)
Arkansas Governor: Beebe (D) Runs Up Lead on Keet (D)
The Final Nail in the Democrats' Coffin By Lawrence Kudlow
Ohio Senate: Portman (R) Maintains Sizable Lead Over Fisher (D)
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
The Final Days By Susan Estrich
Arizona Senate: McCain (R) Runs Far Ahead of Glassman (D)
October 29, 2010
Arizona Governor: Brewer (R) Still Well Ahead of Goddard (D)
Most Think Government Workers Get Higher Wages But Don't Work As Hard
Colorado Governor: Hickenlooper (D), Tancredo (ACP) Take It to the Finish
79% Happy To Call America Home
Pennsylvania Senate: Toomey (R), Sestak (D) Locked in A Tight Race
52% Say Most Members Get Reelected Because Rules Are Rigged
A Clear and Present Threat: A Commentary By Howard Rich
Massachusetts Governor: Patrick (D), Baker (R) Nearly Tied
California Governor: Brown (D) Remains Just Ahead of Whitman (R)
The Rise of Sewer Money: A Commentary by Joe Conason
Proposition 23: Jobs or Wishful Thinking?: A Commentary by Debra J. Saunders
Kentucky Senate: Paul (R) Enjoys Double Digit Lead
October 28, 2010
67% Say America Not Better Off Than It Was Five Years Ago
Oregon Senate: Wyden (R) Still Clears 50% Against Huffman (R)
Most Americans Say Tax Cuts Trump Increased Government Spending
Washington Senate: Rossi (R), Murray (D) Tied
Florida Governor: Scott (R) Still Slightly Ahead of Sink (D)
65% Favor Getting Rid of Entire Congress and Starting Over
Hail the American Work Ethic by Froma Harrop
Public Employee Unions Funnel Public Money to Dems by Michael Barone
Maine Governor: LePage (R) Bounces Back Into The Lead
The Crystal Ball's Final Calls By Larry J. Sabato
Ohio Governor: Kasich (R) Keeps Narrow Lead Over Strickland (D)
October 27, 2010
Colorado Senate: Buck (R) Remains Just Ahead of Bennet (D)
Georgia Senate: Isakson (R) Earns Highest Level of Support Against Thurmond (D)
32% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Little Willingness to Cut Back Among Those Who Get Government Benefits
Illinois Senate: Kirk (R) Still Just Ahead of Giannoulias (D)
West Virginia Senate: Manchin (D) Takes Slight Lead Over Raese (R)
Oregon Governor: Dudley (R), Kitzhaber (D) Still Neck-and-Neck
Voters Give This Congress Failing Grades
Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) Posts Sizable Lead In Final Stretch
Wisconsin Governor: Walker (R) Opens Double-Digit Lead Over Barrett (D)
What Should Happen in Nevada by Susan Estrich
Starting Afresh in Pursuit of Liberty by Tony Blankley
October 26, 2010
Maryland Senate: Mikulski (D) Holds Long Lead Over Wargotz (R)
76% Know Someone Out of Work and Looking For a Job
Party of Big Government Vs. Party of Big Business
Very Unfavorable Ratings for Reid, Pelosi Hit New High
Nevada Senate: Angle (R) Still Holds Small Lead Over Reid (D)
Wisconsin Senate: Johnson (R) Clears 50% - Again - Versus Feingold (D)
Only 14% Prefer Government-Regulated Economy Over Free Market
Justice Thomas and His Wife by Froma Harrop
Fundraising Prowess 2010 by Debra J Saunders
New Mexico Governor: Martinez (R) Holds Double-Digit Lead Over Denish (D)
Connecticut Governor: Malloy (D) Hangs On To Small Lead Over Foley (R)
October 25, 2010
Georgia Governor: Barnes (D) Trails Deal (R) by 10
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 49%, Democrats 40%
83% Think U.S. Spending Cuts Like Europe's Likely in Next 10 Years
Maryland Governor: O’Malley (D) Increases Lead Over Ehrlich (R)
South Carolina Senate: DeMint (R) Still Holds Sizable Lead Over Greene (D)
43% Say Neither Political Party in Congress Represents the American People
Connecticut Senate: Blumenthal (D) Stretches Lead Over McMahon (R)
53% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law, 46% Say Repeal Likely
Voters Fed up With Obama's Big, Bossy Government by Michael Barone
October 24, 2010
Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett’s (D) Lead Over Onorato (R) Drops
Indiana Senate: Coats (R) Continues to Run Well Ahead
North Dakota Senate: Hoeven (R) Well Ahead of Potter (D)
A Witch Hunt for Bigots Singes American Media By Debra J. Saunders
October 23, 2010
Most Illinois Voters Blame Politicians For State’s Budget Crisis
Texas Governor: Perry (R) Remains Out Front
California Governor: Brown (D) Still Leads Whitman (R)
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
South Dakota Governor: Daugaard (R) Maintains Solid Lead Over Heidepriem (D)
October 22, 2010
Rhode Island Governor: Chafee (I) Extends His Lead
California Senate: Boxer (D), Fiorina (R) Still Neck-and-Neck
Pennsylvania Senate: Toomey (R) Holds Smaller Lead Over Sestak (D)
Minnesota Governor: Dayton (D), Emmer (R) Still Run Close
51% Want Their Vote To Put GOP In Charge of House, Senate
New York Governor: Cuomo (D) Posts Double-Digit Lead on Paladino (R)
Politically Correct Radio by Susan Estrich
Obama’s “Big Lies” Get Bigger by Howard Rich
Tim Geithner, Dollar Protector? By Lawrence Kudlow
October 21, 2010
New York Senate: Schumer (D) Still Far Outdistances Townsend (R)
North Dakota House: Berg (R) Pulls Further Ahead of Pomeroy (D)
Illinois Governor: Brady (R) Still Leads Quinn (D) in Crowded Race
Most Expect State or Local Tax Hikes In the Next Year
New York Senate: Gillibrand (D) Widens Lead Over DioGuardi (R)
South Carolina Governor: Haley (R) Posts Smaller Lead Over Sheheen (D)
Vote-Buying America to the Brink: A Commentary by Debra J. Saunders
Thugs on the Right: A Commentary by Joe Conason
Tea Party Neophytes Outshine the Dems' Old Pros: A Commentary By Michael Barone
October 20, 2010
Most Americans Say Profiling is Necessary in Today’s Society
30% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Only 25% Prefer a Government With More Services, Higher Taxes
Missouri Senate: Blunt (R) Still Leads Carnahan (D)
West Virginia Senate: Raese (R) Takes Bigger Lead Over Manchin (D)
The Male Vote by Susan Estrich
War of Attrition Against Regulators Needed by Tony Blankley
Illinois Senate: Kirk (R), Giannoulias (D) Still Running Close
Florida Governor: Scott (R) Builds Small Lead Over Sink (D)
October 19, 2010
Florida Senate: Rubio (R) Maintains His Double-Digit Lead Over Crist (I)
47% Say Obama Is a Good or Excellent Leader, 39% Say A Poor One
30% See No Point In Contacting Their Senator or Congressman
50% More Likely To Vote For A Candidate With Political Experience
Kentucky Senate: Conway (D) Narrows The Gap On Paul (R)
A Majority of Illinois Voters Favor Extension of Bush Tax Cuts
Sex, Violence and the Female Voter by Froma Harrop
Most Americans Say U.S. Is Too Politically Correct
Life Gets Better; Politics Get Worse by Debra J.Saunders
Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) Pulls Further Ahead of Reid (D)
Michigan Governor: Snyder (R) Lengthens Lead Over Bernero (D)
October 18, 2010
An Obama Endorsement – A Breath of Life or a Kiss of Death?
Voters Trust Republicans More on Eight of 10 Key Issues
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 48%, Democrats 39%
Only 31% Would Run for Congress Even If They Had a Good Chance To Win
Washington Senate: Murray (D) Inches Into The Lead Over Rossi (R)
Voters See Illegal Voting As More Common Than Legitimate Voters Being Denied Their Rights
Nevada Senate: Angle (R), Reid (D) Still Fight A Close One
Massachusetts Governor: Patrick (D) Remains Slightly Ahead
51% Expect Health Care Plan to Increase Deficit
Dems Find Careers Threatened by Obamacare Votes by Michael Barone
October 17, 2010
Hawaii Senate: Inouye (D) Holds Double-Digit Lead Over Cavasso (R)
Nearly Half of Pennsylvania Voters Are Worried the Government Will Do Too Much for Economy
Connecticut Governor: Malloy (D), Foley (R) Run Close
70% Say Government Does Not Spend Taxpayer Money Wisely
Harmer Tries To Re-Swing McNerney's House Seat By Debra J. Saunders
October 16, 2010
Colorado Senate: Buck (R), Bennet (D) Are Nearly Tied
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Alaska Governor: Parnell (R) Remains Front-Runner
49% in California Favor Repeal of Health Care law, 45% Oppose Repeal
Utah Governor: Herbert (R) Grows An Even Bigger Lead Over Corroon (D)
Phoenix Rising By Susan Estrich
Big-Bucks Whitman Versus Bike-Lane Brown By Debra J. Saunders
October 15, 2010
Colorado Governor: Tancredo (ACP) Continues to Close The Gap on Hickenlooper (D)
Just 41% Are Confident Fed Will Keep Inflation Under Control
Utah Senate: Lee (R) Far Outdistances Granato (D)
Colorado Governor: Tancredo (ACP) Continues to Close The Gap on Hickenlooper (D)
Connecticut Senate: Blumenthal (D) Holds Smaller Lead Over McMahon (R)
Delaware Senate: Coons (D) Still Posts Double-Digit Lead Over O’Donnell (R)
Americans Are Now Less Supportive of a Foreclosure Moratorium
The Democratic 'D' Now Stands for Demagoguery By Michael Barone
House Ratings Changes By Isaac Woods
The Folly of “Stimulation” by Howard Rich
California Governor: Brown (D) Edges Further Ahead
Most Voters Prefer A Candidate Who Lays Off The Pork
Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett(R) Is Still in the Driver’s Seat
October 14, 2010
Only 52% Say Buying a Home is the Best Investment a Family Can Make
Hawaii Governor: Abercrombie (D), Aiona (R) In Near Tie
Nearly Half of Voters Still Pessimistic About U.S. Future in Afghanistan
Alaska Senate: Miller (R), Murkowski Are Now Nearly Tied
California Senate: Boxer (D), Fiorina (R) Remain Close
Illinois Governor: Brady (R) Still Ahead in Four-Way Race
A Generation of Termites: A Commentary by Joe Conason
Obama the Alien: A Commentary By Lawrence Kudlow
The Outlook for November 2nd: A Commentary By Larry J. Sabato
Pennsylvania Senate: Toomey (R) Grows Lead Over Sestak (D)
October 13, 2010
North Carolina Senate: Burr (R) Remains Ahead of Marshall (D)
32% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Half of Americans Are Not Confident In Banking Industry, See Interest Rates Going Up
West Virginia Senate: Raese (R) Holds Smaller Lead Over Manchin (D)
Wisconsin Governor: Walker (R) Still Ahead of Barrett (D)
Nevada Senate: Reid (D), Angle (R) Tied Again
The White House Bunker So Soon? by Tony Blankley
Maine Governor: LePage (R) Drops To Near Tie with Mitchell (D)
Ohio Governor: Strickland (D) Gains Ground on Kasich (R)
October 12, 2010
Oregon Senate: Wyden (D) Remains Well Ahead of Huffman (R)
55% Say It Isn’t Negative Advertising To Correctly Describe An Opponent’s Position
Homeowners Are More Pessimistic Than Ever About the Short-Term Housing Market
Ohio Senate: Portman (R) Leaps To Commanding Lead Over Fisher (D)
Illinois Senate: Kirk (R), Giannoulias (D) Remain in Tight Race
52% in California Say Current Policies of Federal Government Encourage Illegal Immigration
Most Voters Fear Health Care Law Will Cause Some Companies To Drop Employee Coverage
Real Patriots Demand Clean Energy by Froma Harrop
Law School Is Obamaland's Boot Camp by Debra J. Saunders
New Hampshire Governor: Lynch (D) Earns Highest Support Yet Against Stephen (R)
Wisconsin Senate: Johnson (R) Maintains Lead Over Feingold (D)
October 11, 2010
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 47% Democrats 39%
New Hampshire Senate: Ayotte (R) Holds Steady Lead Over Hodes (D)
New Mexico Governor: Martinez (R) Receives Highest Support Yet
To Debate or Not To Debate? Here Are Some Answers
Florida Governor: Scott (R) Still Slightly Ahead of Sink (D)
55% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law
Most Believe America Should Still Honor Columbus with National Holiday
Can Skinflint Mitch Daniels Win the Presidency? by Michael Barone
October 10, 2010
Most Voters Still See Finding New Energy Sources As More Important Than Conservation
Georgia Senate: Isakson (R) Remains Ahead of Thurmond (D), Donovan (L)
60% in California Blame Bush for Poor Economy, 35% Blame Obama
Nebraska Governor: Heineman (R) Still Comfortably Ahead of Challenger
The Money Race in California By Susan Estrich
Boxer's Fiction vs. Fiorina's Facts By Debra J. Saunders
October 9, 2010
Just 8% in Texas Rate U.S. Economy as Good or Excellent, 53% Rate it as Poor
50% of Americans Think Life Would be Better if More Lived as Christians
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
South Dakota Governor: Daugaard (R) Still Ahead of Heidepriem (D)
The “Toxic” Truth About TARP By Howard Rich
Behind the Meltdown of the Climate-Change Bill By Debra J. Saunders
October 8, 2010
Most Adults Say Physical Bullying, Cyber Bullying Are Equally Dangerous
Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) Still Holds Steady Lead Over Reid (D)
Most Americans Feel Politics Are Behind Nobel Award Selections
Florida Senate: Rubio(R) Hits 50% Mark in Three-Way Race
House Ratings Changes: A Commentary By Isaac Wood
Tea Party Participation Up As Election Nears
Minnesota Governor: Dayton (D), Emmer (R) Remain in Tight Race
Washington Senate: Rossi (R) Inches Ahead of Murray (D)
The Ones That Got Away: A Commentary by Larry J. Sabato
October 7, 2010
Most People Rate Their Lives Today as Good or Excellent
Connecticut Governor: Malloy (D) Still Holds Slight Advantage over Foley (R)
Georgia Governor: Deal (R) Extends Lead over Barnes (D)
Democrats Think Tea Party’s Racist; GOP, Unaffiliateds Disagree
Texas Governor: Perry (R) Opens Double-Digit Lead Over White (D)
Nevada Senate: Angle (R) Edges Ahead of Reid (D)
Dems Turn on Obama Over Iraq, Afghanistan, Gitmo: A Commentary By Michael Barone
The Ideologies Behind the Ideologues: A Commentary by Joe Conason
Latinos Should Darn Well Vote: A Commentary by Froma Harrop
Missouri Senate: Blunt (R) Still Holds Lead On Carnahan (D)
South Dakota House: Noem (R) Regains Small Lead Over Herseth-Sandlin (D)
October 6, 2010
32% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Most Americans Say Government Has Too Much Power Over Economy
Connecticut Senate: Blumenthal (D) Opens Double-Digit Lead Over McMahon (R)
West Virginia Senate: Raese (R) Pulls Further Ahead of Manchin (D)
37% in Colorado Say Stimulus Plan Hurt Economy, 41% Say it Helped
Voters Are Much Less Optimistic About Black-White Relations
Illinois Governor: Brady (R) Still Holds Modest Lead Over Quinn (D)
2011's Uncharted Political Waters by Tony Blankley
Rhode Island Governor: Chafee (I), Caprio (D) Battle for Lead
October 5, 2010
52% Say Space Shuttle Program Has Been Worth The Cost
35% Give Supreme Court Positive Ratings
Arizona Governor: Goddard (D) Still Trails Brewer (R)
Maryland Governor: O’Malley (D) Pulls Ahead of Ehrlich (R)
Illinois Senate: Kirk (R), Giannoulias (D) Remain in Tight Race
Rasmussen Employment Index Moves to Two-Year High
Voters Not Shelling Out To Help Candidates This Year
Terrorism of a Personal Kind by Froma Harrop
California Senate: Boxer (D), Fiorina (R) Are Back In A Toss-Up
An Ex-CNN Anchor's Definition of Bigotry by Debra J. Saunders
Colorado Senate: Buck (R) Still Outpaces Bennet (D)
October 4, 2010
40% of TV Viewers Say There Are More Negative Campaign Ads This Year
Wyoming House: Lummis (R) Posts Two-to-One Lead Over Wendt (D)
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 45%, Democrats 42%
Arizona Senate: McCain (R) Comfortably Ahead of Glassman (D)
Colorado Governor: Tancredo (ACP) Gains on Hickenlooper (D)
California Governor: Brown (D) Inching Closer to 50% Support
Most Voters Frown On Pelosi … But Not In Her Own Party
Support for Repeal of Health Care Law Down to 50%
Arkansas Senate: Boozman (R) Still Trumps Lincoln (D)
Pelosi's Vote to Adjourn Could Be Her Last Hurrah by Michael Barone
October 3, 2010
59% in Florida Say Current Policies of Federal Government Encourage Illegal Immigration
Wyoming Governor: Mead (R) Earns Highest Level of Support Yet Over Peterson (D)
51% in Ohio Blame Bush for Bad Economy, 44% Blame Obama
Obama’s Full-Month Approval Rating Falls to New Low
Arkansas Governor: Beebe (D) Still Tops 50% In Reelection Bid
California Death Penalty Once Again Thwarted by Thug Huggers By Debra J. Saunders
October 2, 2010
Most Still Favor A Quick End To Government Ownership of GM
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
40% in Florida Are Less Likely to Vote For an Independent Candidate This Election
Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett (R) Reaches Highest Level of Support Yet Against Onorato (D)
A Hug Too Far By Lawrence Kudlow
She Said, She Said By Susan Estrich
October 1, 2010
Most Voters Say Tax Cuts, Reduced Spending Help the Economy
New Mexico Governor: Martinez (R) Extends Lead Over Denish (D)
27% Avoid Buying GM Cars Due to Bailout
Florida Governor: Scott (R) Sink (D) Race A Toss-Up
For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low
Wisconsin Governor: Race Between Walker (R), Barrett (D) Gets Tighter
Lies of the Tea Party By Joe Conason
Wisconsin Governor: Race Between Walker (R), Barrett (D) Gets Tighter
HOUSE RATINGS CHANGES by Isaac T. Wood
Pennsylvania Senate: Toomey (R) Holds Nine-Point Lead On Sestak (D)
