Wyoming Governor: GOP Contenders Hold Commanding Leads
All four Republican hopefuls hold solid leads over the top two Democratic challengers in the race to be Wyoming’s next governor.
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June 26, 2010
June 25, 2010
28% Say Civilian Control of Military Bad for U.S.
Many of the Founding Fathers, including James Madison, the chief author of the U.S. Constitution, strongly advocated civilian control of the military to ensure a stable democracy.
June 25, 2010
Utah Senate: Lee (R) 58% Granato (D) 28%
Following a Republican primary upset on Tuesday, Attorney Mike Lee holds a commanding lead over his Democratic opponent in the first look at Utah’s race for U.S. Senate.
June 25, 2010
47% Support Obama’s Decision To Fire McChrystal, 36% Oppose
Forty-seven percent (47%) of U.S. voters agree that it was appropriate for President Obama to fire America’s top commander in Afghanistan this week, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
June 25, 2010
Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) 55%, Reid (D) 33%
Republican Brian Sandoval continues to hold a lead of more than 20 points over Democrat Rory Reid in Nevada’s race for governor.
June 25, 2010
Washington Senate: Murray (D) 47%, Rossi (R) 47%
Incumbent Democrat Patty Murray and Republican challenger Dino Rossi remain tied in Washington’s U.S. Senate race, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.
June 24, 2010
42% Still Don’t Like Rahm Emanuel, But 32% Do
Will he or won’t he – leave the Obama White House soon? That seems to be one of the biggest questions surrounding the president’s chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, these days.
June 24, 2010
Vermont Senate: Leahy (D) 64%, Britton (R) 29%
Longtime Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy now earns nearly two-thirds of the vote in his race for reelection in Vermont.
June 24, 2010
Voters Unsure About Key Cabinet Players
They’re key players in two of the federal government’s largest concerns – the Gulf oil leak and the new national health care plan, but a sizable number of U.S. voters don’t know who they are.
June 24, 2010
69% in Texas Support Using U.S. Troops on Border
Sixty-nine percent (69%) of Likely Voters in Texas believe the military should be sent to the Mexican border to prevent illegal immigration, according to a new Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey.
June 24, 2010
Nevada Senate: Angle 48%, Reid 41%
Sharron Angle’s modest bounce after her Republican Primary win appears to be over, but she still holds a slight lead over Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in Nevada’s U.S. Senate race.
June 24, 2010
Only 28% Say Shifting Workers to Government Health Insurance Plan is Good
If a company drops its insurance coverage and shifts its workers to a government-sponsored health insurance option, 48% of voters nationwide say that would be bad for the employees.
June 24, 2010
North Carolina Senate: Burr (R) 44% Marshall (D) 43%
Longtime Secretary of State Elaine Marshall appears to have received a bounce in support following her Democratic Primary runoff victory Tuesday and is now even with incumbent Republican Richard Burr in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race.
June 24, 2010
Massachusetts Governor: Patrick 41%, Baker 34%, Cahill 16%
Democratic incumbent Deval Patrick still holds a modest lead in his bid for reelection in Massachusetts’ three-way race for governor.
June 24, 2010
48% See Government Today As A Threat to Individual Rights
Nearly half of American Adults see the government today as a threat to individual rights rather than a protector of those rights.
June 23, 2010
Wisconsin Governor: Republican Candidates Still Hold Slight Edge
Republican hopefuls Mark Neumann and Scott Walker both fall just short of 50% support, while Democrat Tom Barrett lost ground again this month in the gubernatorial race in Wisconsin.
June 23, 2010
46% Say U.S. Health Care System Good or Excellent
Forty-six percent (46%) of voters now describe the U.S. health care system as good or excellent, but that’s down from a recent high of 55% in late April/early May.
June 23, 2010
70% in Texas Favor Offshore Oil Drilling
Seventy percent (70%) of Likely Voters in Texas now say offshore oil drilling should be allowed, according to a new Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey.
June 23, 2010
42% Oppose Kagan's Confirmation, 35% Favor
Forty-two percent (42%) of U.S. voters now believe Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan should not be confirmed following the Senate hearings scheduled to begin next week. That's up nine points from the week President Obama announced her nomination and the highest level of opposition to date in Rasmussen Reports tracking of the Kagan nomination.
June 23, 2010
44% Give Obama Good Marks on National Security
Forty-four percent (44%) of U.S. voters now say President Obama is doing a good or excellent job handling national security issues as he prepares to discipline his top commander in Afghanistan for insubordination.
