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October 15, 2010

Connecticut Senate: Blumenthal (D) Holds Smaller Lead Over McMahon (R)

Democrat Richard Blumenthal now leads Republican Linda McMahon by just five points in Connecticut’s race for the U.S. Senate in a survey conducted two nights after their third and final head-to-head debate.

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October 15, 2010

Delaware Senate: Coons (D) Still Posts Double-Digit Lead Over O’Donnell (R)

Democrat Chris Coons holds an 11-point lead over Republican Christine O’Donnell in Delaware’s U.S. Senate race following the candidates’ debate Wednesday night.

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October 15, 2010

Most Illinois Voters Say Tax Cuts, Decreased Government Spending Helps Economy

Most voters in Illinois see tax cuts and reduced government spending as potential solutions to the nation’s current economic problems, a view shared among voters nationwide.

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October 15, 2010

California Governor: Brown (D) Edges Further Ahead

Coming off a bare-knuckles debate this week, Democrat Jerry Brown hits his highest level of support to date in his race against Republican Meg Whitman to be the next governor of California.

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October 15, 2010

Most Voters Prefer A Candidate Who Lays Off The Pork

Many members of Congress pride themselves on their ability to bring home pork barrel spending, but with the mood of the voters in 2010, that may not be such a good idea.

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October 15, 2010

Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett(R) Is Still in the Driver’s Seat

Republican Attorney General Tom Corbett continues to run well ahead of Democrat Dan Onorato in Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial contest despite a visit to the state by President Obama to boost Democratic candidates.

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October 14, 2010

Hawaii Governor: Abercrombie (D), Aiona (R) In Near Tie

Former Democratic Congressman Neil Abercrombie and Republican Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona are now virtually tied in the race to be Hawaii’s next governor.

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October 14, 2010

Alaska Senate: Miller (R), Murkowski Are Now Nearly Tied

Is Lisa Murkowski on the way to writing herself back in to the U.S. Senate?

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October 14, 2010

California Senate: Boxer (D), Fiorina (R) Remain Close

Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer’s bid for reelection in California against Republican challenger Carly Fiorina is once again a toss-up.

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October 14, 2010

23% in Ohio Consider Themselves Tea Party Members

Twenty-three percent (23%) of voters in Ohio consider themselves members of the Tea Party movement.

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October 14, 2010

Voters Believe Overwhelmingly That Politicians Don’t Keep Their Promises, and Most Say It’s Deliberate

With the campaign season in full swing, voters are more cynical than ever about the promises politicians make on the campaign trail.

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October 14, 2010

Nevada Governor: Reid (D) Continues to Trail Sandoval (R)

Democrat Rory Reid still can't seem to grow his support in Nevada's gubernatorial race.

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October 14, 2010

Pennsylvania Senate: Toomey (R) Grows Lead Over Sestak (D)

Republican Pat Toomey now holds a 10-point lead over Democratic Congressman Joe Sestak, the widest gap between the candidates since early April in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.

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October 14, 2010

Illinois Governor: Brady (R) Still Ahead in Four-Way Race

Republican State Senator Bill Brady now leads Democratic Governor Pat Quinn by just six points in Illinois’ crowded gubernatorial contest.

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October 13, 2010

35% Like One-Party Rule

With midterm elections bearing down, it’s perhaps no surprise that Democrats like the idea of one party running both Congress and the White House. Republicans and voters not affiliated with either of the major political parties are less thrilled by the idea.

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October 13, 2010

North Carolina Senate: Burr (R) Remains Ahead of Marshall (D)

Republican Senator Richard Burr still holds a double-digit lead over challenger Elaine Marshall in his bid for reelection in North Carolina.

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October 13, 2010

West Virginia Senate: Raese (R) Holds Smaller Lead Over Manchin (D)

Democratic Governor Joe Manchin, after recent moves to highlight his independence from the Obama agenda, is now once again in a near tie with Republican challenger John Raese in West Virginia’s special election for the U.S. Senate.

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October 13, 2010

66% in Texas Favor Repeal of the Health Care Law

Sixty-six percent (66%) of voters in Texas at least somewhat favor repeal of the new national health care law, including 57% who Strongly Favor repeal.

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October 13, 2010

Nevada Senate: Reid (D), Angle (R) Tied Again

Just before their first and only debate, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and his Republican challenger Sharron Angle remain locked in a too-close-to-call contest.

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October 13, 2010

Maine Governor: LePage (R) Drops To Near Tie with Mitchell (D)

A month ago, Republican Paul LePage led Democrat Libby Mitchell by nearly 20 points in Maine's gubernatorial race. Now LePage's support has fallen to a new low, putting him in a near tie with Mitchell.