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Election 2008

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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.

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February 25, 2008

Texas: Clinton 46% Obama 45%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Texas finds Senator Hillary Clinton clinging to a one-point lead over Senator Barack Obama.

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February 25, 2008

Rhode Island: Clinton 53% Obama 38%

While most of the attention in the Democratic Presidential Primary is focused on Ohio and Texas these days, Rhode Island and Vermont will also be voting on March 4.

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February 25, 2008

Vermont: Obama 57% Clinton 33%

In Vermont, Barack Obama holds a commanding twenty-four point lead over Hillary Clinton with just over a week to go before the Primary.

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February 24, 2008

New Mexico: Obama and McCain Tied at 44%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of New Mexico voters found Barack Obama and John McCain tied at 44% in a general election match-up. If Hillary Clinton is the democratic nominee, McCain holds a twelve point lead, 50% to 38%.

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February 24, 2008

Wisconsin: Obama 44% McCain 43%

Barack Obama and John McCain are essentially tied in the contest to win Wisconsin’s ten Electoral College votes in November.

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February 24, 2008

Clinton and Obama Have Slim Edge Over GOP in Wisconsin

Wisconsin may again prove to be too close to call in 2008. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that Democrats currently have the edge in the presidential race here, but only by slim-to-moderate margins.

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February 23, 2008

More Voters Now See Obama As Liberal than Clinton; 51% See McCain As Moderate

Hillary Clinton, long regarded as politically liberal by more voters than any other presidential candidate, must for now cede that status to Barack Obama

February 23, 2008

McCain Has Less Core Opposition Than Clinton or Obama

Thirty-four percent (34%) of all voters say they will definitely vote for John McCain if he is on the ballot this November. Thirty-three percent (33%) will definitely vote against him while 29% say their support hinges on who his opponent is.

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February 22, 2008

Ohio: McCain 57% Huckabee 30%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Ohio voters found John McCain well ahead of his opposition in the Buckeye State’s Republican Primary. McCain earns support from 57%, Mike Huckabee from 30% and Ron Paul is the chosen candidate of 4%.

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February 22, 2008

Ohio: Clinton 48% Obama 40%

New York Senator Hillary Clinton leads Illinois Senator Barack Obama by eight percentage points in the latest Rasmussen Reports poll of the Ohio Democratic Presidential Primary. Clinton currently earns 48% of the Buckeye State vote while Obama attracts 40%.

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February 22, 2008

Campaign Financing Not a Hot Topic in Presidential Election

The recent flap between John McCain and Barack Obama over a pledge to accept public funding of the Presidential campaign has gained little traction with the general public. Over half of likely voters could not even guess which candidate had recently re-affirmed his commitment to accept public funding and the limitations that come with it.

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February 22, 2008

Texas: McCain 46% Huckabee 37%

In the Texas Republican Presidential Primary, John McCain leads Mike Huckabee 46% to 37%. Ron Paul picks up 8% of the vote while 9% are not sure. Those figures are little changed from a week ago.