Pennsylvania Senate: Toomey (R) 45%, Sestak (D) 39%
Republican Pat Toomey continues to hold a small lead over Democratic Congressman Joe Sestak in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.
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July 30, 2010
July 30, 2010
Wisconsin Governor: Walker (R) 50%, Barrett (D) 43%
Republican Scott Walker for the first time earns 50% of the vote in the race to be the next governor of Wisconsin. It's his best showing to date.
July 29, 2010
Oklahoma Governor: Fallin (R) 57%, Askins (D) 36%
Republican Congresswoman Mary Fallin holds a sizable lead over Democratic Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins in Rasmussen Reports' first post-primary look at the race for governor of Oklahoma. The winner will be the state's first woman governor.
July 29, 2010
Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) 50%, Reid (D) 40%
Republican Brian Sandoval holds just a 10-point lead now over Democrat Rory Reid in Nevada's race for governor, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Voters in the state. It's the closest the contest has been to date.
July 29, 2010
Wisconsin Senate: Johnson (R) 48%, Feingold (D) 46%
The Wisconsin Senate race is still a toss-up, with Republican Ron Johnson and incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold in a near tie.
July 29, 2010
Voters See Cutting Spending and Deficits as Good for the Economy, Political Class Disagrees
In official Washington, there appears to be a belief that policy makers must choose between helping the economy or reducing spending and deficits. A number of polling companies have even asked questions on the trade-off.
July 29, 2010
45% in New York Disagree with Legal Challenge of Immigration Law, 47% Favor Similar Law in Their Own State
Although a plurality of Empire State voters disagrees with the U.S. Justice Department decision to challenge the legality of Arizona’s controversial immigration bill, the number of voters in the state who feel this way is 11 points lower than the national average.
July 29, 2010
Support for Mexican Border Fence Up to 68%
Support for the building of a fence along the Mexican border has reached a new high, and voters are more confident than ever that illegal immigration can be stopped.
July 29, 2010
Illinois Governor: Brady (R) 44%, Quinn (D) 37%
Republican State Senator Bill Brady has now opened a seven-point lead over embattled Governor Pat Quinn in Illinois’ gubernatorial race.
July 29, 2010
Missouri Senate: Blunt (R) 49%, Carnahan (D) 43%
Republican Congressman Roy Blunt has opened a slightly wider lead over Democrat Robin Carnahan in Missouri’s race for the U.S. Senate.
July 28, 2010
Oregon Senate: Wyden (D) 51%, Huffman (R) 35%
Democratic Senator Ron Wyden has surpassed the 50% support mark this month in his bid for reelection in Oregon.
July 28, 2010
60% in Montana Disagree with Legal Challenge of Arizona Law
By a two-to-one margin, voters in Montana disagree with the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to challenge the legality of Arizona's new immigration law.
July 28, 2010
Florida Voters Divided Over Constitutional Ban on Offshore Drilling
Florida voters are now divided over an amendment to the state constitution proposed by Governor Charlie Crist which would ban offshore oil drilling in Florida waters. State law already prohibits such drilling, but a Constitutional amendment would ensure that the ban isn’t lifted.
July 28, 2010
42% Say Government Would Have Done Worse Job Than BP Responding To Oil Leak
BP has replaced its CEO as fallout from the massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico continues, but 42% believe the government would have done a worse job responding to the leak if it has been in charge of the oil company.
July 28, 2010
Illinois Senate: Giannoulias (D) 43%, Kirk (R) 41%
The Illinois Senate race remains very close.
July 28, 2010
Alabama Governor: Bentley (R) 55%, Sparks (D) 35%
Republican State Representative Robert Bentley holds a 20-point lead over Democratic nominee Ron Sparks in the first Rasmussen Reports survey since Bentley's primary runoff win in Alabama’s gubernatorial contest.
July 28, 2010
Nevada Senate: Reid (D) 45%, Angle (R) 43%
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has edged ahead of his Republican opponent Sharron Angle in his bid for reelection in Nevada. Both candidates are seen to hold extreme views by large segments of the population.
July 27, 2010
Oregon Governor: Dudley (R) 47%, Kitzhaber (D) 44%
Little has changed in the race to be Oregon’s next governor, with Republican Chris Dudley and Democrat John Kitzhaber still running neck-and-neck.
July 27, 2010
64% in Virginia Approve of Governor McDonnell’s Performance
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Virginia voters continue to approve of the job new Governor Bob McDonnell is doing, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state. That includes 29% who Strongly Approve.
July 27, 2010
58% in Ohio Disagree with Justice Department Challenge of Immigration Law
By a nearly two-to-one margin, voters in Ohio oppose the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to challenge the recently enacted Arizona immigration law. At the same time, a majority of voters in the state favor similar legislation in Ohio.
