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November 29, 2007

Iowa Democrats: Clinton 27% Obama 25% Edwards 24%

The Iowa Democratic caucuses remain a three-person race that is far too close to call. The latest Rasmussen Reports poll of the Iowa Democratic Caucus for 2008 finds Hillary Clinton at 27%, Barack Obama at 25%, and John Edwards at 24%. Bill Richardson is the only other Democrat in double-digits at 10% while Joe Biden earns 4% of the vote from Likely Caucus Participants.

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November 28, 2007

What if Huckabee Wins Iowa?

Until recently, one of the few settled features in the race for the Republican nomination was Mitt Romney’s lead in the early voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire.

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November 28, 2007

Iowa: Huckabee 28% Romney 25%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the Iowa caucus finds former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee with 28% of the vote, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney with 25% support, and everyone else far behind.

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November 28, 2007

Colorado: Schaffer, Udall Tie for Senate; Clinton Trails Giuliani, Leads Romney

Former Congressman Bob Schaffer (R) and Congressman Mark Udall (D)—vying for the open seat vacated by retiring Senator Wayne Allard, a Republican—are virtually tied when likely Colorado voters consider their state’s 2008 Senate election.

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November 26, 2007

Challenge for Democrats in Iowa: Campaigning Tactfully During Holiday Season

You have to feel a little sorry for the people of Iowa. While the waning days of any campaign produce an outpouring of annoying commercials, negativity, and in-your-face solicitations, this year those unsavory features of modern elections will take place in the midst of the holiday season.

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November 26, 2007

Six Weeks to Iowa and the Republican Field Remains Muddled

There’s less than six weeks to go until the Iowa caucuses kick-off Election 2008 and the race for the Republican Presidential nomination remains as muddled as ever.

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November 25, 2007

In February 5 States, Clinton and Giuliani Still on Top

In states holding Primaries or Caucuses on February 5, the races for the Republican and Democratic Presidential nominations look broadly similar to the competition on a national level.

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November 24, 2007

With Many Voters Abstaining, Biden Manages Toss-ups with Giuliani, Romney

Democratic Senator Joe Biden isn't on the map of the Democratic nomination race. And almost 30% of likely voters nationwide don’t know enough to have an opinion of him.

November 23, 2007

Clinton Trails Giuliani, Barely Leads Thompson

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) enjoying a modest four-point lead of 46% to 42% over Senator Hillary Clinton (D).

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November 21, 2007

South Carolina: Clinton 43% Obama 33%

New York Senator Hillary Clinton leads Illinois Senator Barack Obama by ten percentage points in South Carolina’s Presidential Primary.

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November 21, 2007

South Carolina: Romney, Thompson Tied for Lead

Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson are tied for the lead in South Carolina's Republican Presidential Primary.

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November 19, 2007

In Three-Way Match-ups, Clinton Leads GOP by Up to 24 Points in Empire State

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and former Senator Fred Thompson both get clobbered in the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey New York State voters.

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November 19, 2007

In Florida GOP Primary, Giuliani Leads, Romney Gains

Rudy Giuliani continues to lead the Republican Presidential Primary in Florida with 27% support in the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey.

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November 19, 2007

Florida: Clinton Still Leads Obama by 25

In September, New York Senator Hillary Clinton held a twenty-five percentage point lead over Illinois Senator Barack Obama in Florida’s Presidential Primary.

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November 19, 2007

In Match-ups with Clinton, Florida Voters Now Tilt Toward GOP

A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the presidential race in Florida shows former Big Apple Mayor Rudy Giuliani with a modest lead over Senator Hillary Clinton of 46% to 41%.

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November 19, 2007

Republicans Lead, Mostly, in Alabama Presidential and Senate Races

Democratic U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton trails three of four top Republican hopefuls in Alabama when voters consider possible general-election match-ups.

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November 19, 2007

How Important is Iowa for the Democrats?

While most Americans are preparing for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, the nation’s political junkies are eagerly anticipating the Iowa caucuses on January 3.

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November 19, 2007

Conservative Frontrunner Still Unclear Among Republican Candidates

At the beginning of 2007, a compelling narrative of the Republican race suggested that Rudy Giuliani and John McCain would compete to be the moderate candidate while Mitt Romney and some others would seek to become the conservative alternative.

November 18, 2007

Obama leads McCain by Three, Romney by Six

Democratic Senator Barack Obama now leads Republican Senator McCain 46% to 43%, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the presidential race.

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November 16, 2007

Iowa: Romney 29% Huckabee 16% Giuliani 15%

Mitt Romney has extended his lead in the Iowa Republican Presidential Caucus for 2008 and three candidates are virtually tied for second place.