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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.

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October 8, 2010

Florida Senate: Rubio (R) Hits 50% Mark in Three-Way Race

Coming off a contentious televised debate, Republican Marco Rubio has now jumped to a two-to-one lead over Independent candidate Charlie Crist in Florida’s U.S. Senate race. Democratic Congressman Kendrick Meek still runs third.

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October 8, 2010

Washington Senate: Rossi (R) Inches Ahead of Murray (D)

Republican challenger Dino Rossi has edged slightly ahead of incumbent Democrat Patty Murray in Washington’s U.S. Senate race.

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October 7, 2010

Georgia Governor: Deal (R) Extends Lead over Barnes (D)

Republican Nathan Deal now holds a nine-point lead over Democrat Roy Barnes in the race to be Georgia’s next governor.

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October 7, 2010

Democrats Think Tea Party’s Racist; GOP, Unaffiliateds Disagree

Most Democrats think members of the Tea Party movement are racist. Most Republicans and voters not affiliated with either party disagree.

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October 7, 2010

22% in Pennsylvania Consider Themselves Part of the Tea Party Movement

Twenty-two percent (22%) of Pennsylvania voters consider themselves part of the Tea Party movement, which is nearly double the level of participation nationally.

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October 7, 2010

Nevada Senate: Angle (R) Edges Ahead of Reid (D)

Republican challenger Sharron Angle has now moved to a four-point lead over Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in Nevada’s bare-knuckles U.S. Senate race.

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October 7, 2010

Connecticut Governor: Malloy (D) Still Holds Slight Advantage over Foley (R)

The race to be Connecticut’s next governor is a little closer this month.

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October 7, 2010

Missouri Senate: Blunt (R) Still Holds Lead On Carnahan (D)

Republican Congressman Roy Blunt continues to hold an eight-point lead over Democrat Robin Carnahan in Missouri’s race for the U.S. Senate.

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October 7, 2010

South Dakota House: Noem (R) Regains Small Lead Over Herseth-Sandlin (D)

Republican Kristi Noem has edged back into the lead over incumbent Democrat Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin in South Dakota’s U.S. House race.