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October 11, 2010

New Hampshire Senate: Ayotte (R) Holds Steady Lead Over Hodes (D)

Republican Kelly Ayotte for the third month in a row earns more than 50% of the vote against Democratic Congressman Paul Hodes in New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race.

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October 11, 2010

Oregon Governor: Kitzhaber (D), Dudley (R) Remain Close

Following their first – and only – televised debate, Democrat John Kitzhaber and Republican Chris Dudley remain locked in a tight race to be Oregon’s next governor.

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October 11, 2010

60% in Colorado Say Policies of Federal Government Encourage People to Enter the United States Illegally

Most voters in Colorado (60%) think the current policies and practices of the federal government encourage people to enter the United States illegally, right in line with the national sentiment.

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October 11, 2010

To Debate or Not To Debate? Here Are Some Answers

Candidates across the country are holding debates or arguing over whether to have them, but political debates are a mixed bag as far as most voters are concerned.

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October 11, 2010

55% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law

The majority of U.S. voters continue to favor repeal of the new national health care law but are slightly less emphatic about the impact the law will have on the country.

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October 11, 2010

Florida Governor: Scott (R) Still Slightly Ahead of Sink (D)

Republican hopeful Rick Scott has hit the 50% mark, but the Florida governor’s race remains one of the closest in the country.

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October 11, 2010

New Mexico Governor: Martinez (R) Receives Highest Support Yet

Republican Susana Martinez now leads Democratic Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish by nine points in New Mexico’s gubernatorial election.

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October 10, 2010

Georgia Senate: Isakson (R) Remains Ahead of Thurmond (D), Donovan (L)

Republican Incumbent Johnny Isakson still holds a double-digit lead over Democrat Mike Thurmond in the U.S. Senate race in Georgia.

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October 10, 2010

60% in California Blame Bush for Poor Economy, 35% Blame Obama

Sixty percent (60%) of voters in California say the current economic problems are due to the recession which began under the Bush administration.  That’s 13-points higher than the level of blame measured nationally.

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October 10, 2010

Most Voters Still See Finding New Energy Sources As More Important Than Conservation

Fifty-eight percent (58%) of U.S. Voters think finding new sources of energy is more important than reducing the amount of energy Americans now consume. However, that’s the lowest finding since March. 

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October 10, 2010

Nebraska Governor: Heineman (R) Still Comfortably Ahead of Challenger

Republican Governor Dave Heineman still leads Democrat Mike Meister by more than 40 points in his bid for reelection in Nebraska.

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October 9, 2010

Just 8% in Texas Rate U.S. Economy as Good or Excellent, 53% Rate it as Poor

Everything may be bigger in Texas, but economic optimism is the exception to that rule.

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October 9, 2010

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending October 8, 2010

As Election Day draws near, Rasmussen Reports shifted the ratings of four key Senate races in our Election 2010 Balance of Power summary. Three of the changes favored the Republicans while one favored the Democrats.

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October 9, 2010

South Dakota Governor: Daugaard (R) Still Ahead of Heidepriem (D)

Republican Dennis Daugaard continues to sit comfortably ahead of Democrat Scott Heidepriem in the South Dakota gubernatorial race.

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October 9, 2010

South Dakota Governor: Daugaard (R) Still Ahead of Heidepriem (D)

Republican Dennis Daugaard continues to sit comfortably ahead of Democrat Scott Heidepriem in the South Dakota gubernatorial race.

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October 8, 2010

Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) Still Holds Steady Lead Over Reid (D)

Republican Brian Sandoval still holds a 13-point lead over Democrat Rory Reid in Nevada’s gubernatorial election.

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October 8, 2010

Most Americans Feel Politics Are Behind Nobel Award Selections

A majority of Americans feel that politics play a role in the awarding of the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize awards.

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October 8, 2010

54% in Illinois Oppose Health Insurance Requirement in New Law

Fifty-four percent (54%) of voters in Illinois oppose the provision in the national health care law that requires every American to buy or obtain health insurance, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.

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October 8, 2010

Tea Party Participation Up As Election Nears

Twenty-nine percent (29%) of Likely U.S. Voters now say they are Tea Party members or have close friends or family members who are part of the movement.

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October 8, 2010

Minnesota Governor: Dayton (D), Emmer (R) Remain in Tight Race

Democrat Mark Dayton and Republican Tom Emmer are still in a virtual tie in Minnesota’s gubernatorial contest.