Most Recent Articles: July 2008
July 31, 2008
Texas: McCain Leads by Nine for Second Straight Month
Kentucky: McCain Leads 49% to 39%, but Gap is Narrowing
Montana Governor: Governor Schweitzer Cruising to Re-Election
Alaska Senate: Stevens Trails By Double Digits
Kentucky Senate: McConnell Now Holds 12-point Lead
McCain's Oil Drilling Hoax: A Commentary By Joe Conason
Could a VP Romney Be Health-Care Tsar?: A Commentary by Froma Harrop
30% of Conservative Democrats Say They’ll Vote for McCain
Alaska Senate Update: A Commentary By Larry Sabato
July 30, 2008
Nebraska Senate: Johanns Holds on to Solid Lead
Mississippi Senate: Wicker Opens Up Six Point Lead Over Musgrove
McCain Jumps Out to 11-point Lead in Mississippi
Nebraska: McCain Maintains Double-Digit Lead
Obama trip: No Gain for the Democrat, No Pain for McCain
More Voters than Ever Say They Would Vote for Black Candidate, Still Not Sure About Friends
In White House Race, Twice As Many Voters Uncommitted Compared to Four Years Ago
July 29, 2008
Half of Voters Still Say U.S. is Winning the War on Terror
50% Oppose Tax Increases, Favor Pro-Growth Policy Over One That Guarantees Tax Fairness
Democrats Have Thirteen Point Advantage on Generic Ballot
Rasmussen Markets Update: Kaine Now Favorite to Become Obama’s Running Mate
Americans Split on Which is More Important – Offshore Drilling or Crackdown on Speculators
Vice President Tim Kaine?: A Commentary by Larry Sabato
Rasmussen Employment Index Shows Worker Confidence Down Again to Another Record Low
July 28, 2008
Edwards, Clinton are Top Favorites – and top unfavorites – for Obama Veep Slot
36% of Voters Say Racism Bigger Problem in U.S. than Sexism
Huckabee, Lieberman Have Highest Favorables among Possible McCain Veep Choices
Most Adults Plan on Tuning in to Olympic Games, Think U.S. Needs to Win Most Medals
Small Business Economic Confidence Rebounds after Record-Low
Can McCain Back in Again? By Robert Novak
July 26, 2008
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
California: Obama Leads by Twelve
July 25, 2008
New Mexico: Getting Closer, but Obama Still Leads by Five
52% say Bringing Troops Home More Important than Winning the War
55% Rate Obama’s Berlin Speech Good or Excellent; 46% Think Europe Should Be More Like U.S.
The Myth of a Toss-Up Election: A Commentary By Alan Abramowitz, Thomas E. Mann, and Larry J. Sabato
Response: Anybody's Ball Game: A Commentary by James E. Campbell
Military Veterans Favor McCain 56% to 37%
July 24, 2008
Pennsylvania: Obama Inches Further Ahead
New Hampshire Senate: Shaheen Up by Five
Romney: A Mistake for McCain By Dick Morris
New Hampshire: Obama Holds Modest Lead
Most Adults Aware of Weak Dollar’s Impact on Travel
Washington's Overrated "Old Hands" By Joe Conason
Memories of the McCain That Was By Froma Harrop
54% Back Military Tribunals for Terrorists over U.S. Courts
The Soldier Voting Scandal By Robert Novak
July 23, 2008
Minnesota: Obama Leads by Twelve
Minnesota Senate Race Still a Toss-Up
63% Say Trip Does Not Make Obama More Fit to be President
Romney Tops List of Possible McCain Running Mates
Illegal RX? Barack Objects & Dick Answers: A Commentary By Dick Morris
Majority Sees U.S. Winning War on Terror for First Time Since 2004
July 22, 2008
Colorado: Obama Holds Seven-Point Lead
Colorado Senate: Udall 47% Schaffer 43%
84% Worry About High Inflation in the Year Ahead
63% of Americans Want Troops Home from Iraq within Year
McCain Opens Modest Lead in Ohio
Democrats Lead by Nine on Generic Ballot
Tomatoes and Their Bad Rap By Froma Harrop
An Inconvenient Perception: Voters Say Gore Plan Unrealistic, Costly
July 21, 2008
Alaska: McCain Leads Obama 45% to 40%
Alaska Senate: Begich Opens Nine-Point Lead Over Stevens
Georgia Senate: Senator Chambliss Holds onto Strong Leads Over Democrats
McCain Still Holds Solid Lead In Georgia
Most Americans Confident About U.S. Banking System
50% say Media Makes Economy Look Worse Than it Really Is
Belief Growing That Reporters are Trying to Help Obama Win
Obama's Iraq Spotlight: A Commentary By Robert Novak
July 20, 2008
If Israel Attacks Iran, 42% Say U.S. Should Help
July 19, 2008
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Ghosts of 1976 in Today's Campaign By Michael Barone
July 18, 2008
Does Obama Have a Problem with White Voters? by Alan I. Abramowitz
Maine: McCain Pulls within Ten
Maine Senate: Race Remains Steady Over Past Month
A New Electorate In The Making?: By Rhodes Cook
What to Say: A Commentary by Susan Estrich
Virginia Senate: Warner Still Way Ahead
Virginia: Obama, McCain Tied at 44% Each, But Nearly Half Have Unfavorable View of Democrat
July 17, 2008
Nevada: Now It’s Obama By Two in Very Close Race
North Carolina Senate: Dole Holds onto Solid Lead
North Carolina: McCain Still Struggling in Historically Red State
The Saga of Fannie and Freddie by Lawrence Kudlow
They Must Be Joking By Joe Conason
Cost of Cronyism By Robert Novak
48% Agree With Obama That Iraq is Not “Central Front” in War on Terror
July 16, 2008
Democrats Trusted More Than GOP on Seven of Ten Key Issues
McCain Reclaims 20-point Lead in Kansas
Kansas Senate: Roberts Regains Double-digit Lead over Slattery
Oregon: Obama Lead Steady, 46% to 37%
Goodbye, Tony Snow: Writer, Father, Friend: A Commentary By Laura Mazer
Oregon Senate: Merkley tops Smith for first time 43% to 41%
South Dakota Senate: Senator Johnson in the Clear
Bush Job Approval Hovers Near All-Time Low
Growing Number of Americans See U.S. Winning War on Terror
July 15, 2008
Democrats Lead by Ten in Generic Congressional Ballot
78% Say Iran Will Develop Nukes Soon
Obama Leads Bush by Twenty, But Clinton Does Better Against McCain
Iowa Senate: Harkin Still Ahead by Sixteen
72% Say Gas Prices Biggest Threat to Economy
Michigan Senate: Incumbent Levin Holds onto Big Lead
Tough Economy Pushes Americans to Make Cuts
Mortgage Scandal a Bipartisan Affair By Froma Harrop
Landrieu Leads in Louisiana Senate Bid
July 14, 2008
South Dakota: McCain Leads Obama by Just Four Points
Minnesota Senate: Franken 44% Coleman 42%
Iowa: Obama takes 10% lead over McCain
Minnesota: Obama’s Lead Over McCain Climbs to 18%
Louisiana: McCain Enjoys Big Lead in Bayou State
Michigan: Obama’s Lead Grows to 8%
Only 7% of Americans Rate Their Workplace as Hostile
40% Say Victory Possible in Iraq, Up Eight Points From Year Ago
July 12, 2008
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Goodbye, Joe?: A Commentary By Robert Novak
We're Not Leaving: A Commentary By Michael Barone
July 11, 2008
Time to Change the Unit Rule: A Commentary By Larry Sabato
Rasmussen Markets Show No Clear Favorites in Veepstakes
Is Time on John McCain's Side?: A Commentary By Allan I. Abramowitz
Washington Governor: Gregoire Ahead by Six
Washington: Obama Leads By Nine in Evergreen State
July 10, 2008
Americans Favor Cutting Government Spending Over Balancing the Budget
Obama Opens Double Digit Lead in Wisconsin
Illinois Senate: Durbin Safe in Re-Election Bid
North Dakota Governor: Hoeven in the Clear
46% Support Military Response If Iran Attacks Israel
North Dakota: McCain and Obama Tied
Illinois: Obama Leads in Home State
Obama's Liberal Shiver By Froma Harrop
Only 21% Support Federal Help for Those Facing Foreclosure
An "Underwhelming" Nominee By Robert D. Novak
July 9, 2008
Obama's New Strategy By Dick Morris
Obama’s Lead over McCain Slips a Bit in New Jersey
Voters Reject Obama's call for Bilingualism
Missouri Governor: Nixon’s Support Slips Below 50%, but Still Tops GOP Challengers
New Jersey Senate: Lautenberg Widens Lead
Missouri: McCain Leads By Five in Classic Swing State
Minnesota Senate: Coleman 39% Franken 32% Ventura 24%
Voters See Iraq as Biggest Difference Between Obama, McCain
July 8, 2008
Most Americans Say Balanced Budget Good for Economy but Question if McCain Can Achieve it by 2013
Democrats Hold onto Solid Lead in Generic Congressional Ballot
Voters Divided on Whether Tax Policy Should Support Growth or Fairness
Voters Perceive Obama Moving to the Middle
Congressional Approval Falls to Single Digits for First Time Ever
NRA has Support of 56% of Americans, but its Endorsement Means Little for McCain So Far
What Americans Want in Immigration: A Commentary By Froma Harrop
July 7, 2008
Rhode Island Senate: Reed Safe in Re-Election Bid
Americans Give Low Marks to U.S. Health Care, but 69% Rate Their Health Insurance Good or Excellent
Voters Divided As to Whether Women or African-Americans Face More Discrimination
55 mph is So 70s: Voters Oppose Lowering National Speed Limit
No Permanent GOP Minority By Robert Novak
July 6, 2008
The Value of Party Weighting for a Tracking Poll
July 5, 2008
Libertarians Favor Obama and Other Looks at Election 2008
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Gen. Clark's Attack by Robert Novak
Voter Perceptions on War on Terror Remain Steady Over Past Month
Rhode Island: Obama Enjoys Big Lead in Blue State
Obama's Candidacy is a Test By Michael Barone
Montana Governor: Schweitzer Safe in Bid for Re-Election
July 4, 2008
On America’s Birthday, Half of Voters Believe its Best Days Are in the Past
Supreme Court Boosts Obama By Dick Morris
July 3, 2008
Most Americans Still Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident
72% Plan on Watching Fireworks this Fourth of July
82% Say U.S. is Best Place to Live; 41% Say U.S. Lacks Liberty and Justice For All
The Politics of Foreclosure By Froma Harrop
Montana: Obama Leads McCain By Five
Only 17% See Working For Government As A Higher Calling
Obama Leads By Five in Very Red State of Montana
Fake Outrage Over Clark Comments By Joe Conason
Visitor From Pakistan By Robert Novak
59% of voters say Constitution is Just Fine; 39% Say it Doesn’t Restrict Government Enough
An America-First Energy Plan By Lawrence Kudlow
July 2, 2008
Plugging the Patriotism Gap By Dick Morris
Democrats Maintain Double Digit Edge on Generic Congressional Ballot
Connecticut: Obama Surges After Losing Ground Over Controversy
New Yorkers Want Hillary to Stay in Senate; 23% Say She Should Just Go Away
Most Voters Disagree With Harry Reid’s Fossil Fuel Comments
Democrats Retain Huge Party ID Advantage
The Politics of Patriotism: A Commentary by Susan Estrich
Another Month, Another Record Low Approval for President Bush
Most Americans Proud of U.S. History, Say Other Nations Should Follow America’s Lead
July 1, 2008
Massachusetts: Obama Expands Lead in Bay State
Massachusetts Senate: Kerry Still Cruising to Re-Election
48% Say Lower Gas Prices Key to Economic Recovery
Voters Want Right to Approve All Tax Increases
42% Think Obama’s Public Funding Decision Was Smart, 40% Find it Hypocritical
Rasmussen Employment Index Shows Worker Confidence Down to Another Record Low
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