66% Say Jeremiah Wright Comments Hurt Obama’s Campaign
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 4% of American adults believe that comments made by Barack Obama’s former Pastor have helped Obama’s bid for the White House.
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May 6, 2008
May 6, 2008
When Compared to McCain, Voters Trust Clinton More than Obama on Five Key Issues
Democrats are trusted more than Republicans on eight out of ten key electoral issues tracked regularly by Rasmussen Reports. However, the numbers change when specific candidates names are included.
May 5, 2008
West Virginia: Clinton 56% Obama 27%
When the voting is finished in Indiana and North Carolina, the Democratic Primary competition will move to West Virginia on May 13.
May 3, 2008
Oregon: Obama 51% Clinton 39%
The first Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the Oregon Democratic Presidential Primary shows Barack Obama enjoying a twelve-point lead over Hillary Clinton. It’s Obama 51%, Clinton 39%.
May 2, 2008
North Carolina: Obama 49% Clinton 40%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of North Carolina’s Presidential Primary, conducted Thursday night, finds Barack Obama leading Hillary Clinton 49% to 40%.
May 2, 2008
58% Say Obama Denounced Wright for Political Convenience, not Outrage
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 30% of the nation’s Likely Voters believe Barack Obama denounced his former Pastor, Jeremiah Wright, because he was outraged.
May 1, 2008
Indiana Democratic Primary
Senator Hillary Clinton leads Senator Barack Obama by five percentage points in the Indiana Democratic Presidential Primary.
April 30, 2008
52% Say Candidate Policies Matter More Than Character, 36% Disagree
Fifty-two percent (52%) of voters nationwide say that it is more important to understand a candidate’s specific policy proposals rather than the candidate’s character.
April 29, 2008
North Carolina: Obama 51% Clinton 37%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of North Carolina’s Presidential Primary finds Barack Obama leading Hillary Clinton 51% to 37%. Earlier this month, Obama led by twenty-three percentage points.
April 28, 2008
34% of Democrats Want Clinton to Drop Out
Thirty-four percent (34%) of Democrats nationwide now believe that Hillary Clinton should drop out of the race for the White House.
April 28, 2008
Republicans Grow More Confident In Running Against Obama
Republicans are growing more confident about running against Barack Obama and now have no preference as to which Democrat their candidate will run against in the fall.
April 26, 2008
Voters Trust McCain More than Either Democratic Candidate on Key Issues
On as series of key Election 2008 issues, voters generally trust Democrats more than Republicans on most key electoral issues. At the same time, however, John McCain is trusted more than Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama on these issues.
April 24, 2008
Minnesota Senate: Coleman 50% Franken 43%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows that Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman has opened a seven-percentage point lead over Democratic challenger Al Franken in his bid for re-election.
April 22, 2008
Clinton Wins Pennsylvania: What’s Next?
Hillary Clinton, as expected, won the Democratic Presidential Primary in Pennsylvania. Broadly speaking, the results confirm the demographic and racial divides that have been seen throughout the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination.
April 21, 2008
Colorado: Obama Has Small Lead Over McCain
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Colorado shows the race for the state’s Electoral College Votes is still close between John McCain and Barack Obama. Obama leads McCain 46% to 43%. At the same time, McCain has a fourteen-point lead over Hillary Clinton in the Centennial State.
April 21, 2008
Pennsylvania: Clinton 49% Obama 44%
The final Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the Democratic Presidential Primary in Pennsylvania shows Hillary Clinton with 49% of the vote and Barack Obama with 44%. This election poll was conducted Sunday afternoon and evening.
April 21, 2008
Arizona: No Surprises as McCain Enjoys Huge Home State Lead
In his home state of Arizona, John McCain enjoys huge leads over both potential Democratic rivals. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows McCain leading Hillary Clinton 60% to 32% and Barack Obama 57% to 37%.
April 18, 2008
Colorado Senate: Udall 45% Schaffer 42%
For the second straight month, Democrat Mark Udall holds a three-point edge over Republican Bob Schaffer in the race to become Colorado’s next United States Senator.
April 18, 2008
Pennsylvania: Clinton 47% Obama 44%
The Democratic Presidential Primary in Pennsylvania is getting even closer. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state shows Hillary Clinton with 47% of the vote and Barack Obama with 44%. This election poll was conducted Thursday night, the night following a nationally televised debate between the candidates.
April 17, 2008
California: Obama 50% McCain 43%
In California, the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds Barack Obama leading John McCain 50% to 43%. That's an improvement for McCain who trailed Obama by fifteen points in March.
