Arkansas Senate: Boozman (R) 65%, Lincoln (D) 27%
Support for incumbent Democratic Senator Blanche Lincoln has now fallen to its lowest level yet as Republican John Boozman remains on track to shift Arkansas’ Senate seat to the GOP column.
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August 20, 2010
August 19, 2010
Rhode Island Governor: Caprio (D) Pulls Ahead
For the first time, Democrat Frank Caprio holds a slight advantage over Independent candidate Lincoln Chafee in the race to be Rhode Island’s next governor.
August 19, 2010
82% Say Voters Should Be Required to Show Photo ID
An overwhelming majority of Likely Voters in the United States think all voters in the country should be required to present photo identification in order to vote in U.S. elections.
August 19, 2010
52% in Pennsylvania Oppose Insurance Requirement in New Health Care Law
A majority of voters in Pennsylvania are against the federal law that requires everyone to acquire health care insurance. This provision is part of the new health care bill signed into law by President Obama earlier this year.
August 19, 2010
51% Say U.S. Should Help Israel If It Attacks Iran
Iran’s first nuclear plant is expected to go online within the next few days, and some speculate that Israel will take military action to prevent it. Fifty-one percent (51%) of U.S. voters believe the United States should help Israel if it attacks Iran.
August 19, 2010
Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) 52% Reid (D) 36%
Republican Brian Sandoval continues to hold a double digit lead over Democrat Rory Reid in Nevada’s gubernatorial election, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey of Likely Voters.
August 19, 2010
Maryland Governor: O’Malley (D) 45%, Ehrlich (R) 44%
The race for governor of Maryland remains a close one, with incumbent Democrat Martin O’Malley and Republican challenger Bob Ehrlich in a virtual tie again this month.
August 19, 2010
Washington Senate: Murray (D) 48%, Rossi (R) 44%
Fresh off of winning the state’s non-partisan primary on Tuesday, Democratic Senator Patty Murray and Republican Dino Rossi remain in a close race in Washington’s U.S. Senate election.
August 18, 2010
Kentucky Senate: Paul (R) 49%, Conway (D) 40%
It’s the same story in Kentucky’s race for U.S. Senate again this month. Republican Rand Paul continues to hold a modest lead over Democrat Jack Conway.
August 18, 2010
Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett (R) 48%, Onorato (D) 38%
Republican Tom Corbett remains ahead in Pennsylvania's gubernatorial contest with his support still hovering around 50%.
August 18, 2010
58% in Colorado Support Extending Bush Tax Cuts
Voters in Colorado favor extending the so-called Bush tax cuts that are scheduled to end December 31 and are fairly confident that their expiration would have negative impacts on the economy.
August 18, 2010
60% of Voters Say Most in Congress Don't Care What They Think
Sixty percent (60%) of U.S. voters say most members of Congress don’t care what their constituents think, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
August 18, 2010
Nevada Senate: Reid (D) 47%, Angle (R) 47%
The U.S. Senate race in Nevada remains very close.
August 18, 2010
Ohio Governor: Kasich (R) 48%, Strickland (D) 40%
Republican John Kasich now holds an eight-point lead over incumbent Democrat Ted Strickland in the race for governor of Ohio, shifting the state from a Toss-Up to Leans Republican in the Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 Gubernatorial Scorecard.
August 17, 2010
Pennsylvania Senate: Toomey (R) 46%, Sestak (D) 37%
The latest Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey of Likely Voters in Pennsylvania shows Republican Pat Toomey picking up 46% support, while his Democratic opponent Joe Sestak earns the vote from 37%. Five percent (5%) prefer a different candidate, and 12% are undecided.
August 17, 2010
Voters Less Critical of Response to Gulf Oil Leak by Obama, Oil Companies
Nearly two weeks after British Petroleum (BP) sealed the massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, voters are a bit less critical of the company and President Obama for their response to the disaster.
August 17, 2010
52% in Illinois Say Budget Can Be Balanced Without Raising Income Taxes
A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Illinois finds that 52% of Likely Voters believe Illinois’ budget can be balanced without increasing the state income tax.
August 17, 2010
Just 37% Say Their Congress Member Deserves Reelection
Incumbent members of Congress don’t exactly get a vote of confidence from their constituents in a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
August 17, 2010
Ohio Senate: Portman (R) 45%, Fisher (D) 37%
The latest Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey of Likely Voters in Ohio shows Republican Rob Portman picking up 45% support, while his Democratic opponent, Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher, earns the vote from 37%. Five percent (5%) prefer a different candidate, and 13% are undecided.
August 17, 2010
58% Favor English-Only Election Ballots
The U.S. Justice Department has told a major Ohio county to print bilingual ballots for the November election or it will be sued by the government. But most voters believe that election ballots in this country should be printed only in English.
