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July 24, 2007

Florida: Clinton 46% Obama 15% Edwards 13%

In the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination, New York Senator Hillary Clinton holds a 31 percentage point lead in the Florida primary.

July 24, 2007

Congressman Ron Paul Attracts Less Than 35% Against Top Democrats

The first survey by Rasmussen Reports of Ron Paul's presidential candidacy shows him trailing Hillary Clinton by fifteen points and Barack Obama by twenty.

July 23, 2007

Republican Presidential Race Wide Open Despite Surface Stability

On the surface, the race for the Republican nomination appears to have stabilized in recent weeks.

July 23, 2007

As Dems Gather in SC, Debates Have Little Impact

As the Democratic Presidential candidates gather for yet another debate—this time in Charleston, South Carolina—some may be wondering if it’s worth the effort.

July 23, 2007

Obama, Clinton, Thompson Enjoy Top Levels of Core Support

Only three of ten leading Presidential candidates can count on base support from at least 25% of voters. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone poll found that 29% would definitely vote for Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) if he is on the ballot in 2008.

July 20, 2007

Presidential Match-Up: Edwards Leads Romney and McCain

Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) is struggling in the race for his party’s Presidential nomination, but he holds a solid lead over several leading Republican candidates in general election match-ups.

July 19, 2007

Election 2008: Obama 47% Romney 38%

The latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Barack Obama (D) leading Mitt Romney (R) by nine percentage points, 47% to 38%.

July 18, 2007

Obama 47% McCain 38%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone poll finds Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) with a nine point lead over Arizona Senator John McCain (R).

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July 17, 2007

Presidential Match-Up: Biden Trails Giuliani by Nine, Thompson by Two

A new survey shows leading GOP contender Mayor Rudy Giuliani leading third-tier Democratic hopeful Joseph Biden 46% to 37%.

July 17, 2007

Though GOP Gains Ground, Democrats Still Trusted More on Most Issues

Even on Taxes, traditionally a political strong point for the GOP, voters continue to trust Democrats more than Republicans.

July 16, 2007

National Poll: Clinton, Obama Still in a League of Their Own

A national telephone survey conducted over the seven days ending July 15 shows no changes at the top of the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination. For the second straight week, New York Senator Hillary Clinton remains the clear frontrunner.

July 16, 2007

Thompson, Giuliani on Top in GOP poll: Can Thompson Last?

A survey shows former Fred Thompson and Rudy Giuliani are still neck and neck in the race for of the Republican Presidential nomination.

July 15, 2007

Clinton Favorables Up, McCain and Romney Down

New York Senator Hillary Clinton has been in the national spotlight for an amazing fifteen years. That means some Election 2008 voters were in pre-school when Clinton first moved into the White House in 1993 and just about everyone has an opinion of the former First Lady.

July 13, 2007

46% Still Expect Democrats to Nominate White Male for President

Forty-six percent (46%) of American voters say it is likely that Democrats will end up nominating a white male in 2008.

July 13, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 38% Obama 26%

While Illinois Senator Barack Obama is the fundraising leader, New York Senator Hillary Clinton remains the clear frontrunner in polls for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

July 13, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Thompson 25% Giuliani 24%

The race for of the Republican Presidential nomination following the July 4th holiday looks a lot like it did before the nation’s birthday party.

July 12, 2007

Clinton 44% Giuliani 43%

The latest survey finds New York Senator Hillary Clinton and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani virtually even in their race for the White House.

July 12, 2007

McCain Falls Further Behind Clinton

The implosion of Senator John McCain's presidential campaign is reflected in a new Rasmussen Reports survey.

July 10, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Are Thompson, Romney for Real?

Six months ago, when polls showed Rudy Giuliani atop the polls for the Republican Presidential nomination, political insiders knew it couldn’t last.

July 10, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton, Obama Have Top-Tier to Themselves

As the first half of 2007 drew to a close, New York Senator Hillary Clinton remained the clear frontrunner for the Democratic Presidential nomination.