Illinois Senate: Kirk (R), Giannoulias (D) Still Running Close
Republican Congressman Mark Kirk is now barely ahead of Democrat Alexi Giannoulias in Illinois’ up-and-down race for the U.S. Senate.
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October 20, 2010
October 20, 2010
Florida Governor: Scott (R) Builds Small Lead Over Sink (D)
Republican Rick Scott now leads Democrat Alex Sink by six points in the race to be Florida’s next governor. It’s the widest gap between the candidates in six months of polling.
October 19, 2010
47% Say Obama Is a Good or Excellent Leader, 39% Say A Poor One
With midterm elections just two weeks away, new Rasmussen Reports polling finds that 47% of Likely U.S. Voters give President Obama good or excellent marks as a leader. That's a nine-point jump from last month but well below the 64% who felt that way one week after he took office in late January 2009.
October 19, 2010
30% See No Point In Contacting Their Senator or Congressman
Thirty percent (30%) of Likely U.S. Voters believe it isn't worth the effort trying to contact their senator or congressman, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
October 19, 2010
50% More Likely To Vote For A Candidate With Political Experience
Most voters are more likely to pull the lever for a candidate who has political experience this November, and they’re more concerned with the candidates' policies than their party affiliation.
October 19, 2010
Kentucky Senate: Conway (D) Narrows The Gap On Paul (R)
Republican Rand Paul continues to hold a double-digit lead over Democrat Jack Conway in Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race.
October 19, 2010
Most Americans Say U.S. Is Too Politically Correct
It may not be politically correct to say it, but most Americans think the country’s gotten too PC and see that as a problem.
October 19, 2010
A Majority of Illinois Voters Favor Extension of Bush Tax Cuts
Over half of voters in Illinois favor extending the Bush-era tax cuts that are set to expire December 31.
October 19, 2010
Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) Pulls Further Ahead of Reid (D)
Republican Brian Sandoval continues to far outdistance Democrat Rory Reid in the race to be Nevada’s next governor.
October 19, 2010
Michigan Governor: Snyder (R) Lengthens Lead Over Bernero (D)
Republican Rick Snyder continues to hold a double-digit lead over Democrat Virg Bernero in Michigan’s gubernatorial race.
October 18, 2010
An Obama Endorsement – A Breath of Life or a Kiss of Death?
On a list of six prominent Democratic and Republican politicians, Americans rank President Obama as the one who carries the most weight – positively and negatively – when it comes to an endorsement.
October 18, 2010
Only 31% Would Run for Congress Even If They Had a Good Chance To Win
Suppose you knew that if you ran for Congress, you would have a reasonable chance of winning.
October 18, 2010
Washington Senate: Murray (D) Inches Into The Lead Over Rossi (R)
Democratic incumbent Patty Murray is barely ahead of Republican challenger Dino Rossi now as the lead seesaws again in Washington’s neck-and-neck U.S. Senate race.
October 18, 2010
Voters See Illegal Voting As More Common Than Legitimate Voters Being Denied Their Rights
Nearly half the voters in the country now think it is more common for people who are not eligible to vote to be allowed to do so that for eligible voters to be prevented from voting.
October 18, 2010
21% in California Consider Themselves Tea Party Members
Twenty-one percent (21%) of voters in California consider themselves part of the Tea Party movement, slightly higher than the level measured nationally.
October 18, 2010
51% Expect Health Care Plan to Increase Deficit
Most voters continue to favor repeal of the national health care law, but the number of voters who expect the law to increase the deficit has fallen to the lowest point since its passage by Congress in March.
October 18, 2010
Massachusetts Governor: Patrick (D) Remains Slightly Ahead
The numbers haven’t changed despite President Obama’s Saturday visit to the state, but Democratic incumbent Deval Patrick still holds a small lead over Republican challenger Charlie Baker in Massachusetts’ gubernatorial race.
October 18, 2010
Nevada Senate: Angle (R), Reid (D) Still Fight A Close One
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and his Republican challenger Sharron Angle remain locked in a tight race for the U.S. Senate in Nevada in the first survey following last Thursday night’s debate.
October 17, 2010
Hawaii Senate: Inouye (D) Holds Double-Digit Lead Over Cavasso (R)
Democrat Daniel Inouye has represented Hawaii in the U.S. Senate for 47 years, and he now holds a 13-point lead over Republican challenger Cam Cavasso in his bid for another six-year term.
October 17, 2010
Nearly Half of Pennsylvania Voters Are Worried the Government Will Do Too Much for Economy
Nearly half of Pennsylvania voters (48%) are worried that, in reacting to the nation’s economic problems, the federal government will do too much, right in line with national findings.
