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2008 Presidential Election

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March 7, 2008

Florida Adults Split on Do-Over Primary: Dems Favor, GOP Opposed

Sixty-three percent (63%) of Florida Democrats favor a “do-over” Presidential Primary in their state. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that 28% of Democrats are opposed.

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March 6, 2008

Pennsylvania: Clinton 52% Obama 37%

In Pennsylvania, Hillary Clinton has opened a fifteen percentage point lead over Barack Obama. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows Clinton attracting 52% of the vote while Obama earns 37%.

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March 5, 2008

Washington: McCain 45% Obama 44%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely Washington state voters finds John McCain and Barack Obama essentially tied in a general election match-up. McCain leads Obama 45% to 44%.

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March 5, 2008

Race for Democratic Presidential Nomination Set to Continue for a Long Time

Hillary Clinton won popular vote victories in Ohio, Texas, and Rhode Island on Tuesday night to re-shape the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination.

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March 4, 2008

Will Clinton Continue After Ohio and Texas?

Just a week ago, it seemed likely that March 4—Super Tuesday II—could be the end of Hillary Clinton’s Presidential dream. However, recent gains by the Senator from New York make it quite possible that her campaign will continue at least until Pennsylvania’s Primary on April 22.

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March 3, 2008

Texas: Obama 48% Clinton 47%

The winner of the Texas Presidential Primary will be determined by turnout and late deciders.

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March 3, 2008

Ohio: Clinton 50% Obama 44%

After two weeks in which Barack Obama steadily gained ground in Ohio, Hillary Clinton appears to have reversed the trend.

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March 2, 2008

New Jersey: Obama-McCain a Toss-Up

In New Jersey, Hillary Clinton holds a double-digit advantage over John McCain in an early look at the race for the Garden State’s 15 Electoral College votes.

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March 2, 2008

Obama Trusted on Health Care and Education, McCain on Trade Agreements

Forty-nine percent (49%) of the nation’s Likely Voters say they trust Barack Obama more than John McCain when it comes to health care issue. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 39% trust McCain more on this topic.

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March 1, 2008

Expectations for Obama to Win Nomination Nearing 90%

On the Saturday before the Texas and Ohio Primaries, data from the Rasmussen Markets shows that Barack Obama is given an 87% chance of winning the Democratic Presidential Nomination.

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February 29, 2008

Pennsylvania GOP Primary: McCain 59% Huckabee 30%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Republican Primary voters in Pennsylvania found John McCain with a commanding lead over his fellow Republican candidates.

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February 29, 2008

Ohio: Clinton 47% Obama 45%

In Ohio, Hillary Clinton has maintained a constant level of support over the past week, but Barack Obama is rapidly gaining ground in her rear view mirror. The latest Rasmussen Reports poll, conducted Thursday night, shows Clinton earning 47% of the Ohio Democratic Presidential Primary vote.

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February 28, 2008

Texas: McCain 54% Huckabee 34% Paul 7%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Republican primary voters in Texas found John McCain with a twenty-point lead over Mike Huckabee, 54% to 34%. Texas Congressman Ron Paul receives support from 7% while 5% are not sure.

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February 28, 2008

Pennsylvania: Clinton 46% Obama 42%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Pennsylvania shows Hillary Clinton with a very narrow advantage over Barack Obama in the Democratic Presidential Primary. Clinton earns 46% of the vote while Obama earns 42%.

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February 28, 2008

Texas: Obama 48% Clinton 44%

Barack Obama has moved ahead of Hillary Clinton in Texas. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows Obama attracting 48% of the vote while Clinton earns 44%.

February 27, 2008

Ohio GOP Primary: McCain 55% Huckabee 29%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Republican Primary voters in Ohio found John McCain ahead of Mike Huckabee 55% to 29%.

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February 27, 2008

Vermont GOP Primary: McCain 68% Huckabee 17%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely Republican primary voters in Vermont found John McCain with a commanding lead in the state. McCain earns support from 68%, Mike Huckabee from 17% and Ron Paul from 5%.

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February 27, 2008

McCain Trusted More than Obama on National Security, Iraq, and the Economy

With the general election campaign season coming soon, voters currently trust John McCain more than Barack Obama on issues of National Security, the War in Iraq, the Economy, and Taxes.

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February 26, 2008

Clinton Lead Slipping in Ohio

With just a week to go until the crucial March 4 Democratic Presidential Primaries, Barack Obama continues to gain ground on Hillary Clinton in Ohio.

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February 26, 2008

Texas: McCain 52% Huckabee 31%

John McCain has opened a substantial lead over Mike Huckabee in the Texas Republican Presidential Primary.