50% in Michigan Oppose Housing Gitmo Prisoners in the State
Half of Michigan voters (50%) oppose a proposal to house inmates from the Guantanamo terrorist prison camp at a soon-to-be-closed state prison 145 miles north of Detroit.
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August 25, 2009
August 24, 2009
63% in Michigan Predict Ford Will Be Most Successful Automaker
Sixty-three percent (63%) of voters in the home state of the Big Three automakers say Ford will be the most successful of the companies in five years’ time.
August 24, 2009
53% of Massachusetts Voters Favor Congressional Health Care Plan
Fifty-three percent (53%) of Massachusetts voters favor the health care reform plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats. The latest Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey finds that 45% are opposed.
August 24, 2009
82% Oppose Decision To Release Lockerbie Terrorist
Eighty-two percent (82%) of Americans disagree with the decision to release the terminally ill terrorist convicted of blowing up a Pan Am jet over Lockerbie, Scotland so he could return home to die in his native Libya.
August 24, 2009
In Michigan, 79% Rate Economy as Poor
Just two percent (2%) of Michigan voters rate the economy as good or excellent. The latest Rasmussen Reports statewide poll shows that 79% rate the economy as poor. In between are 18% who say the economy is in fair shape.
August 24, 2009
2010 Massachusetts Governor: Democrat Patrick Loses Ground
An early look at the 2010 election cycle finds that Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has some work to do if he wants to win reelection.
August 22, 2009
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending August 21, 2009
Is it or isn’t it – in the health care reform bill proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats? The public option, that is.
August 21, 2009
52% in Massachusetts Favor Kennedy’s Request for Interim Replacement
Fifty-two percent (52%) of Massachusetts voters agree with terminally ill Senator Edward M. Kennedy that the governor should name an interim senator to take his place until a special election can be held.
August 21, 2009
Georgia GOP Primary: Oxendine Leads By 18, but 31% are 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.
August 21, 2009
Georgia 2010 Democratic Primary: Barnes Still Far Ahead for Governor
Former Governor Roy Barnes is far and away the leader in an early look at Georgia’s 2010 Democratic gubernatorial primary race.
August 21, 2009
Georgia: 40% Favor Congressional Health Care Plan
Forty percent (40%) of likely voters in Georgia favor the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state finds that 54% oppose the plan.
August 20, 2009
54% Fear Government Will Do Too Much To Fix Economy
Fifty-four percent (54%) of U.S. voters worry more that the federal government will try to do too much to fix the economy rather than not enough.
August 19, 2009
2010 Florida Senate: Crist 48%, Meek, 29%
Republican Governor Charlie Crist continues to maintain a sizable lead over his chief Democratic opponent, Rep. Kendrick Meek, in Florida’s 2010 race for the U.S. Senate.
August 19, 2009
Without Public Option, Enthusiasm for Health Care Reform, Especially Among Democrats, Collapses
Just 34% of voters nationwide support the health care reform plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats if the so-called “public option” is removed. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that 57% oppose the plan if it doesn't include a government-run health insurance plan to compete with private insurers.
August 19, 2009
2010 Florida GOP Primary: Crist 53%, Rubio 31%
Conservative Republicans in Florida may be rumbling about Charlie Crist’s run for the U.S. Senate, but so far the governor is well ahead of his chief 2010 GOP Primary challenger.
August 18, 2009
39% Blame Obama Policies for Bad Economy
Public criticism of President Obama’s health care reform plan and other actions may be growing, but most U.S. voters continue to blame the country’s economic problems on the recession that began under his predecessor, George W. Bush.
August 18, 2009
33% Expect U.S. Troops To Be Out of Afghanistan By 2013
President Obama on Monday declared U.S. military action in Afghanistan as a “war of necessity,” and just 33% of voters believe it is even somewhat likely that U.S. combat troops will be removed from that country by the end of the president’s first term. Only eight percent (8%) say it is very likely.
August 17, 2009
Voters Skeptical About Health Care Reform Claims Made By Pelosi and Hoyer
Statements by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer in a recent article in USA Today are aimed at assuring Americans that their access to quality care will be even greater under the health care reform plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats.
August 17, 2009
Illinois Senate Race a Toss-Up
Republican hopeful Mark Kirk finds himself starting out even in a Senate race against his likeliest Democratic competitor, State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias.
August 15, 2009
54% Say Passing No Healthcare Reform Better Than Passing Congressional Plan
Thirty-five percent (35%) of American voters say passage of the bill currently working its way through Congress would be better than not passing any health care reform legislation this year.
