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October 1, 2011What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending October 1, 2011
Despite the media chatter to the contrary, the race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination has changed little in surveys over the past week, but a wild card may be lurking in New Jersey.  
One’s in the race and at week’s end one was reportedly contemplating a run, but for now former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie are both essentially even with President Obama in hypothetical Election 2012 matchups.
September 30, 2011Obama 44%, Christie 43%
Few expect him to run, but New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is essentially even with President Barack Obama in an early look at a hypothetical Election 2012 matchup. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of Likely U.S. Voters shows that Obama earns 44% support in the matchup, while Christie attracts 43%. Six percent (6%) prefer a third option, and eight percent (8%) are undecided.
September 30, 2011Virginia Senate: Kaine 46%, Allen 45%
One of the most closely watched 2012 U.S. Senate races – the showdown in Virginia – is virtually dead even.
September 29, 201152% Regard Vladimir Putin Unfavorably
While few Americans see Russia as an enemy of the United States, they still don’t have high opinions of the man who will likely reclaim his role as its president.
September 28, 201156% Favor Balanced Budget Amendment
It’s an idea that’s been around for decades of deficit spending and most voters nationwide like the idea of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. But they don’t expect it to happen.
September 28, 2011Obama 39% Cain 34%
Herman Cain did well in last week’s GOP debate and won a decisive straw poll victory in Florida, but his numbers in a general election match-up against President Obama are little changed.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                
                
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                            September 28, 2011Plurality Says Romney Qualified To Be President, Voters Divided on Cain
Out of a list of five Republican candidates running for the White House in 2012, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is the only one a plurality of all voters considers qualified for the job. But Republican voters tend to see three top candidates as qualified.
September 27, 2011Election 2012: Generic Republican 46%, Obama 43%
A generic Republican candidate has fallen into a near tie with President Obama in a hypothetical 2012 election match-up for the week ending Sunday, September 25.
September 27, 2011Obama 44%, Paul 34%
A month ago, they were neck-and-neck. Now President Obama has a 10-point lead over Texas Congressman Ron Paul in a hypothetical Election 2012 matchup.
September 27, 201171% Favor Term Limits for Congress
Voters strongly support term limits for all members of Congress but don’t think it’s very likely the national legislators will vote to limit how long they can serve. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 71% of Likely U.S. Voters favor establishing term limits for all members of Congress. Just 14% oppose setting such limits, and 15% are undecided about them. (To see survey question wording, click here.)  
September 27, 201160% Still Favor Death Penalty
The execution of Troy Davis last week for murdering a Georgia policeman prompted controversy here and abroad, but it did little to shift opinions on the death penalty. Still, a sizable majority of Americans worries that people may be executed for crimes they didn't commit.
September 26, 201139% See 'Pro-Gun' As Positive Label, 27% Say It's A Negative
Rasmussen Reports periodically asks Likely U.S. Voters to rate political labels, and the latest national telephone survey finds that 39% consider it a positive when a political candidate is described as being “pro-gun.”
September 26, 201159% Oppose Government Loan Help for Alternative Energy Company Like Solyndra
The questionable financial dealings of solar panel manufacturer Solyndra and its ties to the Obama administration are drawing little public attention so far, but most voters agree government help is not the best way to develop alternative energy sources.
September 25, 201135% Say Legal System Places Individual Rights Over Public Safety
More than a third of voters believe the U.S. legal system worries too much about individual rights when it comes to public safety, but fewer believe it puts those rights over protecting national security.
September 24, 2011What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending September 24, 2011
For many Americans, their home is their primary investment in the future. Concern remains at record levels that that investment is at risk, and the sour economy continues to play heavily on next year’s race for the White House.
September 23, 2011Obama 48%, Bachmann 32%
Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann continues to fade in the latest hypothetical 2012 matchup with President Obama.
September 23, 2011New Hampshire GOP Primary: Romney 39%, Perry 18%, Paul 13%
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is the runaway leader in the race for the 2012 Republican nomination in New Hampshire, home of next year’s first presidential primary.
September 22, 2011GOP Voters Strongly Believe Perry, Romney Can Beat Obama in 2012
More than 80% of likely Republican Primary voters say it is likely Texas Governor Rick Perry and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney are likely to beat President Obama in the general election, but they are less confident about Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann and Texas Congressman Ron Paul doing the same.
September 22, 201137% Favor Obama’s Deficit Reduction Plan, 42% Oppose
While many voters nationwide oppose President Obama’s new deficit reduction plan, most support raising taxes on the wealthy.
September 21, 2011Most Voters Think Democrats Led By the Left, GOP Led by the Right
Most voters see a clear ideological divide between the leaders of the two major political parties: The Democrats are led by liberals, and the Republicans are helmed by conservatives.

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What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending October 1, 2011

Obama 44%, Christie 43%

Virginia Senate: Kaine 46%, Allen 45%

52% Regard Vladimir Putin Unfavorably

56% Favor Balanced Budget Amendment

Obama 39% Cain 34%

Plurality Says Romney Qualified To Be President, Voters Divided on Cain

Election 2012: Generic Republican 46%, Obama 43%

Obama 44%, Paul 34%

71% Favor Term Limits for Congress

60% Still Favor Death Penalty

39% See 'Pro-Gun' As Positive Label, 27% Say It's A Negative

59% Oppose Government Loan Help for Alternative Energy Company Like Solyndra

35% Say Legal System Places Individual Rights Over Public Safety

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending September 24, 2011

Obama 48%, Bachmann 32%

New Hampshire GOP Primary: Romney 39%, Perry 18%, Paul 13%

GOP Voters Strongly Believe Perry, Romney Can Beat Obama in 2012

37% Favor Obama’s Deficit Reduction Plan, 42% Oppose

Most Voters Think Democrats Led By the Left, GOP Led by the Right

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