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May 16, 2010

58% in Pennsylvania Favor Immigration Law Like Arizona's

Fifty-eight percent (58%) of Likely Pennsylvania Voters favor a law like the one recently adopted in Arizona that authorizes local police to check the immigration status of individuals they stop, according to a recent Rasmussen Reports telephone survey. Thirty-two percent (32%) oppose such a law.

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May 13, 2010

67% in Colorado Concerned Other U.S. Citizens Will Attempt Terrorist Acts

Following the failed car bombing in New York City’s Times Square, 67% of Likely Voters in Colorado are concerned that other people who have become U.S. citizens will attempt to commit terrorist acts against the United States, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.

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May 12, 2010

70% in Massachusetts Favor Ban on Public Benefits For Illegal Immigrants

Seventy percent (70%) of Massachusetts voters favor a proposal recently rejected by the state legislature that would stop illegal immigrants from receiving public benefits.

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May 11, 2010

59% in Ohio Support Tough Immigration Law Like Arizona’s

Fifty-nine percent (59%) of Ohio voters favor legislation like Arizona’s that empowers local police to stop those they suspect of being illegal immigrants, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.

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May 11, 2010

Just 41% in Alaska Would Vote for Palin for President

Sarah Palin appears to be losing the Alaska vote.

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May 8, 2010

55% of Colorado Voters Favor Immigration Law Like Arizona's

Fifty-five percent (55%) of Colorado voters favor a law like the one just adopted in Arizona that authorizes local police to stop individuals they suspect of being illegal immigrants, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state. Thirty-five percent (35%) oppose such a law.

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May 6, 2010

55% in New York Blame Budget Crisis on State Legislators

As New York elected officials continue to bicker over the state's projected $9 billion deficit, a new Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey shows that a majority of voters hold the state legislature responsible for failing to resolve the budget crisis.

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May 5, 2010

Only 7% Say New York Politicians Less Corrupt Than Politicians In Other States

Just seven percent (7%) of New York voters view politicians in their state as less corrupt than those in other states, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey.

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May 5, 2010

Michigan Voters Rate Their Elected Officials

Michigan voters aren’t thrilled with their choices for governor. Two-thirds of Democratic Primary voters are either undecided or would prefer some other candidate in the race. Undecided leads among Republican Primary voters.

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May 4, 2010

42% in New York Oppose State Funding of Charter Schools, 38% Favor It

The New York State Senate is zeroing in on legislation that would more than double the amount of charter schools in the state. But a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that Likely Voters in the state have mixed feelings about public funding of the privately managed schools.

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May 1, 2010

Michigan Voters Like Ford Best, Say Chrysler Likeliest To Fail

Ford’s the favorite among the state’s Big Three automakers as far as Michigan voters are concerned, while Chrysler’s the one they think is most likely to bite the dust.

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April 28, 2010

Arizona Voters Favor Welcoming Immigration Policy, 64% Support New Immigration Law

Like voters across the nation, most Arizona voters (57%) favor an immigration policy that welcomes all immigrants except “national security threats, criminals and those who would come here to live off our welfare system.” A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Arizona voters finds that just 27% oppose such a welcoming policy.

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April 23, 2010

64% In Pennsylvania Prefer Smaller Government With Lower Taxes

As Pennsylvania wrestles with another tough budget year, 64% of voters in the state say they prefer a smaller government with lower taxes than a more active state government with higher taxes.

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April 22, 2010

33% of Pennsylvania Voters Agree With McNabb Trade

The Philadelphia Eagles’ decision to trade longtime quarterback Donovan McNabb to the division rival Washington Redskins sent shockwaves through the city’s avid fan base.

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April 21, 2010

47% in Colorado Favor New Teacher Tenure Plan, 42% Oppose

The Colorado State Board of Education last week voted unanimously in support of a proposed teacher-tenure reform bill now working its way through the state legislature. The bill “would change the way teachers are evaluated and allow teachers to be stripped of their tenure if they fail to meet performance standards heavily weighted by student academic growth data.”

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April 20, 2010

Just 40% in Colorado Approve of Governor's Performance

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, who surprised many in January when he announced he would not seek reelection this year, remains unpopular in the Centennial State.

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April 20, 2010

46% in Colorado Oppose Cutting Space Exploration

President Obama’s scaled-back plan for the space program has divided former astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, but Colorado voters are not nearly as enthusiastic about cutting back on space exploration as Americans are nationally.

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April 19, 2010

53% in New Jersey Approve of Governor’s Job Performance

Fifty-three percent (53%) of New Jersey voters approve of the job Governor Chris Christie is doing, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of voters in the state.

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April 19, 2010

33% in Colorado Say They're Tea Party Members

Thirty-three percent (33%) of likely Colorado voters consider themselves members of the Tea Party movement, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state. That compares to 24% of U.S. voters nationwide.

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April 17, 2010

58% In New Jersey View Bruce Favorably

Fifty-eight percent (58%) of likely New Jersey voters have a favorable impression of rock star Bruce Springsteen, including 24% who have a very favorable impression of the Jersey Shore native.