Illinois Governor Race 2010 Generic Ballot: Democrat 43% Republican 37%
In a generic ballot match-up for the 2010 Governor election in Illinois, a Democratic candidate holds a 43% to 37% edge over a Republican.
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October 22, 2009
October 22, 2009
2010 Georgia GOP Primary: Oxendine Still Way Ahead, 35% Undecided
John Oxendine, Georgia’s fire and insurance commissioner, continues to hold a commanding lead over all other Republican gubernatorial hopefuls in an early look at next year’s state GOP Primary.
October 22, 2009
2010 Florida Governor: McCollum 46%, Sink 35%
Republican hopeful Bill McCollum now has a double-digit lead over his likeliest Democratic competitor, Alex Sink, in Florida’s 2010 race for governor, but the race between the two is little changed from June.
October 21, 2009
2010 Florida GOP Senate Primary: Crist 49%, Rubio 35%
The contest for the 2010 Republican Senate nomination in Florida is a little closer this month, but Governor Charlie Crist still holds a 14-point lead over former state House Speaker Marco Rubio.
October 21, 2009
Florida Senate 2010: Republicans Lead by Double Digits
Both men seeking the Republican nomination to become Florida’s next U.S. senator lead their likely Democratic opponent by double digits.
October 20, 2009
New Jersey Governor: Daggett, Undecideds Up; Christie, Corzine Down
In New Jersey, this year's governor’s race may come down to turnout and how much support an independent candidate can hold onto.
October 20, 2009
39% of GOP Voters Have Favorable View of Party Chairman Steele
Former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele is the first African-American chairman of the Republican National Committee, in essence making him the official head of the party. Since his election to the post in January, he has been dogged with intraparty criticism for controversial comments and for taking positions out in front of the GOP’s top elected officials.
October 20, 2009
Most Voters Say They Know Health Care Bill Much Better Than Congress
The Senate Finance Committee has finally made its 1,500-page version of the health care reform bill public. But not to worry: As the Washington newspaper The Politico reports this morning, “It’s important to remember that the bill won’t exist in this form for long.”
October 19, 2009
Illinois 2010 Senate Race Still Neck-and-Neck
The 2010 U.S. Senate race in Illinois is now a dead heat between the top Democratic and Republican contenders.
October 19, 2009
Palin Is Distant Second in GOP Match-Ups with Huckabee, Romney
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s forthcoming autobiography has been at the top of the Amazon book charts for weeks, and it hasn’t even been released yet. At least in the eyes of the political Left, she is now perhaps America’s most visible national Republican.
October 19, 2009
Following Senate Finance Committee Passage, 42% Support Health Care Reform
Now that the Senate Finance Committee has passed its version of health care reform, 42% of voters nationwide favor the health care reform plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats. That’s down two points from a week ago and down four from the week before.
October 18, 2009
25% Favor Tax Deduction for Pet Expenses
A dog may be a man's best friend - except at tax time.
October 17, 2009
Head-to-Head: Huckabee 44%, Romney 39%
If the choice for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012 comes down to a choice between Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney, Huckabee has a slight edge.
October 17, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls: Week Ending October 16, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee passed its version of health care reform this week, and the legislative battle is moving behind closed doors for a while. But despite all the twists and turns of the past few months, there is little change in public attitudes.
October 16, 2009
GOP 2012: Huckabee 29% Romney 24% Palin 18%
Twenty-nine percent (29%) of Republican voters nationwide say former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is their pick to represent the GOP in the 2012 Presidential campaign. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that 24% prefer former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney while 18% would cast their vote for former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.
October 16, 2009
Only 18% Expect Final Health Care Plan To Be Bipartisan
Most voters believe some kind of health care reform is needed, but they see the plan emerging from Congress as mostly what Democrats want rather than a truly bipartisan effort. Still, they’re closely divided over whether Republican opposition is just politics as usual or genuinely reflects a concern about the details of the plan.
October 16, 2009
Not Sure Leads in 2010 Pennsylvania Democrat Primary for Governor
Thirty-seven percent (37%) of likely Democratic Primary Voters in Pennsylvania are not sure how they will vote when it comes time to select a Democratic Party nominee for governor in 2010.
October 15, 2009
2010 PA GOP Gubernatorial Primary: Corbett 54%, Gerlach 10%
State Attorney General Tom Corbett has a commanding lead over Congressman Jim Gerlach in the first Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 survey of Pennsylvania’s Republican gubernatorial primary.
October 15, 2009
46% View Biden Favorably
Forty-six percent (46%) of U.S. voters have a favorable opinion of Vice President Joseph Biden, even as left-wing doyenne Arianna Huffington suggests he resign if President Obama ignores his advice and sends more troops to Afghanistan.
October 15, 2009
New Jersey Governor: Christie 45%, Corzine 41%, Daggett 9%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in New Jersey shows Republican challenger Chris Christie clinging to the lead in a fluid and volatile race that may come down to how many votes independent candidate Chris Daggett gets. Incumbent Democratic Governor Jon Corzine has closed the gap to make the race competitive but still attracts very low levels of support.
