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.
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July 29, 2010
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.
July 27, 2010
54% Favor Justice Department Action Against Sanctuary Cities
Fifty-four percent (54%) of U.S. voters say the Justice Department should take legal action against cities that provide sanctuary for illegal immigrants. Even more think the federal government should cut off funds to these “sanctuary cities.”
July 27, 2010
Colorado Senate: GOP’s Buck, Norton Still Hold Modest Leads
Republican Ken Buck now earns 48% support against both Democratic contenders in Colorado’s race for the U.S. Senate. The other Republican in the race, former Lieutenant Governor Jane Norton, runs nearly as well.
July 27, 2010
Alabama Senate: Shelby (R) 59%, Barnes (D) 29%
Republican Senator Richard Shelby remains well ahead of his Democratic challenger in his bid for reelection in Alabama.
July 27, 2010
47% Still Undecided in Arizona Democratic Senate Race
The Arizona Democratic Primary is less than a month away, but nearly half its prospective voters haven’t made up their minds yet.
July 26, 2010
North Dakota Senate: Hoeven (R) 69%, Potter (D) 22%
Republican John Hoeven remains well ahead in the U.S. Senate race in North Dakota with the seat now held by retiring Democrat Byron Dorgan on course to be a likely GOP pickup in November.
July 26, 2010
43% Say Marijuana Should Be Legalized, 42% Disagree
Americans are evenly divided over whether marijuana should be legalized in the United States, but most expect it to happen within the next decade.
July 26, 2010
Voters In Pennsylvania Evenly Divided Over Stimulus Plan
Thirty-four percent (34%) of voters in Pennsylvania say the $787 billion economic stimulus plan hurt the economy, nine points lower than the national average.
July 26, 2010
87% Say America Likely To Elect Woman President in Next 25 Years
Eighty-seven percent (87%) of U.S. voters say it is at least somewhat likely that a woman will be elected president of the United States in the next 25 years, up eight points from nearly four years ago.
July 26, 2010
North Dakota Senate: Hoeven (R) 73%, Potter (D) 19%
Governor John Hoeven now has the support of nearly three-out-of-four North Dakota voters in his bid to be the state’s next U.S. senator.
