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Election 2008

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March 7, 2008

Michigan: Clinton 41% Obama 41%

If Democrats hold a second Presidential Primary in Michigan, the race could be one of the most competitive all year.

March 7, 2008

Florida: Clinton 55% Obama 39%

If Florida decides to have a second Presidential Primary this year, Hillary Clinton will begin the race with a sixteen-percentage point lead over Barack Obama. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows that Clinton attracts 55% of the Sunshine State Primary Vote while Obama earns 39%.

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March 7, 2008

South Dakota: Incumbent Johnson Way Ahead in Senate Race

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of South Dakota voters finds Democratic Senator Tim Johnson enjoying substantial leads over two potential Republican candidates in the race for the United States Senate.

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March 7, 2008

South Dakota: McCain Enjoys Strong Leads in Mount Rushmore State

A recent Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely South Dakota voters found Senator John McCain with strong leads over both potential Democratic candidates in the election for president.

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March 7, 2008

42% Want McCain to Answer 3:00 a.m. Phone Call

Before Hillary Clinton was declared the winner in Texas, most American voters had read, seen, or heard about her 3:00 a.m. telephone commercial.

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

Washington Governor: Rossi 47% Gregoire 46%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Washington voters found Governor Christine Gregoire locked in a tight re-election campaign with Republican Dino Rossi.

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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

New Jersey Senate: Lautenberg Leads GOP Candidates

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of New Jersey voters found Democratic Incumbent Frank Lautenberg leading three Republican opponents in the race for the U.S. Senate in head to head match-ups.

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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

New Mexico Senate: Democrat Udall Leads Republican Candidates

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of New Mexico voters found Democrat Tom Udall ahead of both his Republican opponents in the race for the United States Senate. Udall leads Steve Pearce 50% to 42% and Heather Wilson 50% to 43%.

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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.