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November 23, 2009

Arpaio Holds Large Lead in Arizona Republican Primary

If Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio decides to seek the Republican nomination for governor of Arizona, he will enter the race as the clear favorite. Incumbent Governor Jan Brewer places third in an early look at the 2010 GOP gubernatorial race.

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November 23, 2009

Voters Still Worry Government Will Do Too Much For Economy

Enough is already more than enough when it comes to the economy, according to most U.S. voters.

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November 23, 2009

Voters Now Closely Divided On U.S. Chances for Victory in Afghanistan

The longer President Obama waits to make a decision on whether to send more troops to Afghanistan, the more voter support for that war appears to be ebbing away.

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November 23, 2009

Support for Health Care Plan Falls to New Low

Just 38% of voters now favor the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats. That’s the lowest level of support measured for the plan in nearly two dozen tracking polls conducted since June.

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November 23, 2009

Arpaio Is Strongest GOP Candidate in 2010 Arizona Governor’s Race

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is the Republicans’ best shot at holding onto the Arizona governorship in 2010 against likely Democratic candidate Terry Goddard.

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November 22, 2009

49% in California Favor Legalizing, Taxing Pot

The plurality of voters in California continues to support legalizing and taxing marijuana in order to solve some of the state’s ongoing budget problems.

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November 21, 2009

56% in New York Say State Likely To Be Bankrupt By Year’s End

New York voters aren’t very optimistic about the financial solvency of their state, but they're also sending their elected representatives mixed signals. They oppose budget cuts in a couple key areas but are against tax hikes even more.

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November 21, 2009

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls: Week Ending November 21, 2009

The 2010 mid-term elections are now less than a year away, and this past week highlighted some of the story lines already in play - the ideological divide in the Republican Party, the ongoing national health care debate, Guantanamo and rising unemployment.

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November 20, 2009

55% in New York Oppose Civilian Terror Trials

Just 35% of New York State voters agree with Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision to try the confessed mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks and five other suspected terrorists in a civilian court in New York City rather than before a military tribunal.

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November 20, 2009

2010 California Senate: Boxer Still Leads Fiorina, DeVore

Little has changed in the 2010 U.S. Senate race in California over the past month, as incumbent Democrat Barbara Boxer maintains steady leads over two of the top Republican opponents.

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November 20, 2009

2010 Arizona GOP Primary: McCain 45%, Hayworth 43%

Senator John McCain’s future in the U.S. Senate may be a little less assured than previously thought.

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November 19, 2009

2010 New York Senate: Gillibrand 45%, Pataki 42%

There’s been virtually no change over the past two months in the hypothetical Election 2010 Senate match-up in New York State between Democratic incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand and former Governor George Pataki. Including the fact that Pataki still hasn’t announced for the race.

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November 19, 2009

47% Trust Private Sector More Than Government To Keep Health Care Costs Down, Quality Up

While the Senate is now preparing to debate Democratic Leader Harry Reid's 2000-plus-page version of the health care reform plan, 47% of Americans still believe the private sector rather than the federal government has the best chance of keeping health care costs down and the quality of medical care up.

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November 19, 2009

2010 California Governor: Brown 41%, Whitman 41%

State Attorney General Jerry Brown is the only major Democrat still running for governor of California next year, and now he’s tied with Republican hopeful Meg Whitman at 41% each in the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.

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November 18, 2009

Just 18% Say Legal System Worries Too Much About National Security

U.S. voters seem slightly less concerned about the legal niceties when it comes to protecting America from attack.

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November 18, 2009

45% Say Passage of Health Care Plan Will Drive Up Cost of Drugs

Forty-five percent (45%) of Americans say the cost of prescription drugs will go up if the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats becomes law.

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November 18, 2009

Cuomo, Giuliani Virtually Tied in 2010 NY Governor Race

State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is still the most formidable candidate in next year’s gubernatorial race in New York, but he barely squeaks by if Rudy Giuliani is his Republican opponent. Two months ago, Cuomo had a 19-point lead on the former New York City mayor.

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November 18, 2009

62% Now Have Favorable View of Michelle Obama

Sixty-two percent (62%) of U.S. voters have a favorable opinion of First Lady Michelle Obama, including 41% who regard her very favorably. The overall number is up four points from October and represents her highest favorable ratings in several months.

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November 17, 2009

51% Oppose Decision To Try Terrorists in New York City

Fifty-one percent (51%) of U.S. voters oppose the Obama administration’s decision to try the confessed chief planner of the 9/11 attacks and other suspected terrorists in a civilian court in New York City.

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November 16, 2009

Only 20% Say What’s Good for China’s Economy Good for U.S.

Twenty percent (20%) of Americans think what is good for China’s economy is good for the U.S. economy, as President Obama meets with Chinese leaders this week in an effort to ease economic tensions between the two nations.