Ohio Senate: Fisher (D) 43%, Portman (R) 42%
Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher emerged as the victor from Tuesday’s Democratic Primary, and now he and Republican nominee Rob Portman are in a virtual tie as Ohio’s U.S. Senate race begins in earnest.
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May 7, 2010
May 6, 2010
Connecticut Governor: Democrats Edge Ahead of GOP Rivals
Both Democratic hopefuls have picked up support this month to move back ahead of the two leading Republican contenders for governor of Connecticut.
May 6, 2010
North Carolina Democratic Senate Primary: Marshall 42%, Cunningham 37%
North Carolina Democrats are now headed toward a June 22 runoff to determine who the party’s Senate nominee will be, and the first Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the race finds Elaine Marshall leading Cal Cunningham by just five points.
May 6, 2010
58% Still Support Offshore Oil Drilling
Most U.S. voters still favor offshore oil drilling, but support has fallen dramatically following the oil rig explosion and major oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico.
May 6, 2010
Only 48% in Florida Now Support Offshore Drilling
Just 48% of Florida voters now favor off shore oil drilling, while 35% are opposed, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.
May 6, 2010
North Carolina Senate: Burr 48%, Marshall 40%
Republican Senator Richard Burr’s support has fallen below 50% for the first time since January in his reelection bid for U.S. Senate in North Carolina.
May 6, 2010
Connecticut Senate: Blumenthal Still Holds Big Lead Against Top Republicans
Democratic Senate hopeful Richard Blumenthal continues to pull in over 50% of the vote and hold a double digit lead no matter who he’s matched against.
May 6, 2010
55% in New York Blame Budget Crisis on State Legislators
As New York elected officials continue to bicker over the state's projected $9 billion deficit, a new Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey shows that a majority of voters hold the state legislature responsible for failing to resolve the budget crisis.
May 5, 2010
62% in Florida Favor Arizona-style Law On Illegal Immigration
Sixty-two percent (62%) of Florida voters favor a law like Arizona’s that authorizes local police to stop and verify the immigration status of anyone they suspect of being an illegal immigrant.
May 5, 2010
Washington Senate: Murray Reaches 50% Support Against Two GOP Opponents
Democratic incumbent Patty Murray manages to reach 50% support against her two leading announced Republican opponents in Washington State’s U.S. Senate race. But she remains in a virtual tie with another Republican, Dino Rossi, who has yet to rule himself in or out.
May 5, 2010
Only 7% Say New York Politicians Less Corrupt Than Politicians In Other States
Just seven percent (7%) of New York voters view politicians in their state as less corrupt than those in other states, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey.
May 5, 2010
Michigan Voters Rate Their Elected Officials
Michigan voters aren’t thrilled with their choices for governor. Two-thirds of Democratic Primary voters are either undecided or would prefer some other candidate in the race. Undecided leads among Republican Primary voters.
May 5, 2010
Colorado Senate: GOP Hopefuls Still Hold Slight Edge
Support for the candidates in Colorado's U.S. Senate race largely remains in the same narrow range it's been in for months, with all three Republicans continuing to hold modest leads over their Democratic opponents.
May 4, 2010
Missouri Senate: Blunt 50%, Carnahan 42%
Little has changed this month in Missouri’s race for U.S. Senate, but Republican Congressman Roy Blunt now earns 50% support for the first time against Democrat Robin Carnahan.
May 4, 2010
42% in New York Oppose State Funding of Charter Schools, 38% Favor It
The New York State Senate is zeroing in on legislation that would more than double the amount of charter schools in the state. But a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that Likely Voters in the state have mixed feelings about public funding of the privately managed schools.
May 4, 2010
Florida Senate: Crist 38%, Rubio 34%, Meek 17%
The Florida Senate race appears to be a whole new ballgame with Republican Governor Charlie Crist’s decision to run as an independent.
May 4, 2010
25% Have Favorable Opinion of Immigration Rights Protesters, 50% Unfavorable
Following weekend protests against the new Arizona law cracking down on illegal immigration, support for the Arizona policy remains unchanged.
May 4, 2010
20% of Illinois Democrats Say Party Should Pick A New Candidate For Senate
Twenty percent (20%) of Illinois Democratic voters think the party should replace Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias because of his ties to the failed Broadway Bank, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.
May 3, 2010
47% in Illinois Favor Allowing Local Police to Look for Illegal Immigrants
A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of voters in Illinois finds that 47% favor giving local police the authority to stop and check the immigration status of persons they suspect of being in the country illegally.
May 3, 2010
Iowa Governor: Branstad 53%, Culver 38%
With the Iowa Republican Primary just five weeks away, former GOP Governor Terry Branstad still attracts much more support than either of his party rivals in the race against current Democratic Governor Chet Culver.
