Hillary Clinton is the Default Candidate for Democrats
In last week’s Democratic Presidential Debate, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama took different approaches when responding to a question about meeting with the heads of rogue nations.
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July 30, 2007
July 28, 2007
Election 2008: Edwards Leads Giuliani by Seven, Thompson by Eleven
A new Rasmussen Reports Election 2008 survey shows former Senator John Edwards (D) opening up a seven-point lead of 49% to 42% over former Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R).
July 27, 2007
Public Divided as to Whether New President Should Meet with Heads of Iran, Syria, North Korea
Forty-two percent (42%) of Americans say that the next President should meet with the heads of nations such as Iran, Syria, and North Korea without setting any preconditions.
July 27, 2007
Who’s Best on National Security: 28% Say Clinton, 20% Giuliani
When asked to choose among the leading Presidential candidates, 28% of American adults said that they would trust New York Senator Hillary Clinton the most on national security issues.
July 27, 2007
Obama Gains Ground Over Giuliani, Thompson
Barack Obama has improved his standing against the GOP frontrunners, Fred Thompson and Rudy Giuliani.
July 26, 2007
58% Say Presidential Debates Are Boring; 50% Say They’re Useless
Fifteen percent (15%) of American adults say that Presidential debates are exciting.
July 25, 2007
Democrats Now Trusted More than GOP on Ten Out of Ten Key Issues
When it comes to National Security, Democrats are now trusted more by 42% of likely voters, Republicans by 40%.
July 24, 2007
Florida: Giuliani 22% Thompson 21%
The Republican Presidential Primary in Florida is looking a lot like the race nationally.
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).
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.
