Colorado Governor: Tancredo (ACP) Gains on Hickenlooper (D)
The Colorado governor’s race is increasingly looking like a contest between Democrat John Hickenlooper and independent Tom Tancredo.
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October 4, 2010
October 4, 2010
Support for Repeal of Health Care Law Down to 50%
The number of voters who favor repeal of the health care law has fallen to its lowest level since the bill was passed by Congress in late March.
October 4, 2010
Arkansas Senate: Boozman (R) Still Trumps Lincoln (D)
Republican challenger John Boozman continues to lead incumbent Democrat Blanche Lincoln by nearly 20 points in Arkansas’ U.S. Senate race.
October 3, 2010
Wyoming Governor: Mead (R) Earns Highest Level of Support Yet Over Peterson (D)
Republican Matt Mead earns his highest level of support yet in the race to be Wyoming's next governor.
October 3, 2010
51% in Ohio Blame Bush for Bad Economy, 44% Blame Obama
Although roughly half of voters in Ohio blame George W. Bush for the poor economy, a solid majority feel the current policies of the government have put the country on the wrong path economically.
October 3, 2010
Obama Approval Index Month-by-Month September 2010
When tracking President Obama’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture. To look at the longer-term trends, Rasmussen Reports compiles the numbers on a full-month basis, and the results can be seen in the graphics below.
October 3, 2010
Arkansas Governor: Beebe (D) Still Tops 50% In Reelection Bid
Democratic incumbent Mike Beebe continues to earn more than 50% support in his bid for reelection as governor of Arkansas.
October 2, 2010
40% in Florida Are Less Likely to Vote For an Independent Candidate This Election
Although a majority of Florida voters have voted for an independent candidate in the past, they are less likely to do so this November.
October 2, 2010
Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett (R) Reaches Highest Level of Support Yet Against Onorato (D)
Republican Tom Corbett now holds a 12-point lead over Democrat Dan Onorato in the race for Pennsylvania’s next governor.
October 2, 2010
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls Week Ending October 1, 2010
A number of pundits have praised this session of Congress as one of the most activist in U.S. history, and yet it’s fascinating to find how few members of Congress are running for reelection on this record of accomplishment.
October 1, 2010
New Mexico Governor: Martinez (R) Extends Lead Over Denish (D)
Republican Susana Martinez now has a 10-point lead over Democratic Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish, moving the New Mexico governor’s race from a Toss-Up to Leans GOP in the Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 Gubernatorial Scorecard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
