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October 1, 2010

Florida Governor: Scott (R) Sink (D) Race A Toss-Up

Republican Rick Scott continues to hold a small lead over Democrat Alex Sink in Florida’s gubernatorial race.

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October 1, 2010

23% in Colorado Consider Themselves Tea Party Members

Although most voters in Colorado do not consider themselves part of the Tea Party movement, a majority feel the grassroots movement is good for the country. 

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October 1, 2010

Wisconsin Governor: Race Between Walker (R), Barrett (D) Gets Tighter

Republican Scott Walker now leads Democrat Tom Barrett by six points in the race to be Wisconsin’s next governor.

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October 1, 2010

Pennsylvania Senate: Toomey (R) Holds Nine-Point Lead On Sestak (D)

Republican Pat Toomey still stands just short of 50% against Democrat Joe Sestak in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.

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September 30, 2010

Just 21% in Texas More Likely to Vote for an Incumbent in 2010 Election

Although incumbent Republican Governor Rick Perry holds a small lead in the Texas governor’s race, a plurality of voters in the state still express anti-incumbent sentiments.

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September 30, 2010

Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) Still Tops 50% Against Reid (D)

Republican Brian Sandoval continues to lead the Nevada gubernatorial race with over 50% support.

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September 30, 2010

Voters Think Special Interest Money Is Key To Political Victory

Forty-four percent (44%) of Likely U.S. Voters say it is not possible to win a political campaign in this country today without raising money from lobbyists, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.

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September 30, 2010

Massachusetts Governor: Patrick (D) Still Slightly Ahead of Baker (R)

Democratic Governor Deval Patrick still holds a small lead over Republican challenger Charlie Baker in his bid for reelection in Massachusetts, with Democrat-turned-Independent Tim Cahill a far distant third.

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September 30, 2010

Washington Senate: Rossi (R), Murray (D) Are Tied Again

Incumbent Democratic Senator Patty Murray and Republican challenger Dino Rossi are back to a virtual tie in Washington’s race for U.S. Senate.

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September 30, 2010

Kentucky Senate: Paul (R) Still Out Front by Over 10 Points

Republican Rand Paul continues to hold a double-digit lead over Democrat Jack Conway in Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race.

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September 30, 2010

Wisconsin Senate: Johnson (R) Jumps to Largest Lead Yet Over Feingold (D)

Republican Ron Johnson now leads incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold by 12 points in Wisconsin’s race for the U.S. Senate.

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September 29, 2010

Florida Senate: Rubio (R) Holds Steady Lead Over Crist (I)

Republican Marco Rubio continues to hold an 11-point lead over independent candidate Charlie Crist in Florida’s race for the U.S. Senate.

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September 29, 2010

32% in Illinois Say Current Government Policies Have U.S. Economy on Right Course

While President Obama still earns a higher approval rating in his home state than he does nationally, Illinois voters aren’t optimistic about the federal government’s current policies.  

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September 29, 2010

Republicans Much More Likely Than Democrats To Consider Voting for An Independent This Year

Independents? Write-ins? The Tea Party? This year’s frenzied political atmosphere seems to be throwing the light on a lot of unorthodox candidacies.

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September 29, 2010

Nevada Senate: Reid (D), Angle (R) Still Deadlocked

Can the Nevada Senate race get any closer?

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September 29, 2010

Ohio Governor: Kasich (R) Keeps Lead Over Strickland (D)

Republican John Kasich now holds an eight-point lead over Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland in Ohio’s gubernatorial race.

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September 29, 2010

Colorado Senate: Buck (R) Clears 50% Mark Against Bennet (D)

For the first time, Republican challenger Ken Buck now captures more than 50% of the vote in his U.S. Senate bid against Democratic incumbent Michael Bennet in Colorado.

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September 28, 2010

Iowa Senate: Grassley (R) Remains Nearly 20 Points Ahead of Conlin (D)

Longtime Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley continues to outpace Democratic challenger Roxanne Conlin in his bid for a sixth term in the U.S. Senate.

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September 28, 2010

Americans Divided Over Whether U.S.-China Interests Outweigh Differences

Speaking at a dinner of American and Chinese businessmen in New York last week, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said the China-U.S. relationship “enjoys a bright future because common interests between our two countries far outweigh our differences.”

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September 28, 2010

51% In California Favor New Jobs and Infrastructure Program

Fifty-one percent (51%) of voters in California favor the new $50 billion job and infrastructure program announced by President Obama earlier this month.