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July 23, 2009
July 22, 2009
53% Now Oppose Congressional Health Care Reform
The health care reform legislation working its way through Congress has lost support over the past month. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that 44% of U.S. voters are at least somewhat in favor of the reform effort while 53% are at least somewhat opposed.
July 20, 2009
Most Texas Voters Say Economy is Bad, Getting Worse
Fifty-six percent (56%) of Texas voters rate the U.S. economy as poor, and nearly as many (51%) say it’s getting worse.
July 20, 2009
62% of Minnesota Voters Rate Economy as Poor
Just four percent (4%) of Minnesota voters say the U.S. economy is in good or excellent shape. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of voters in the state finds that 62% rate the economy as poor. In between are 33% who give the economy “fair” marks.
July 20, 2009
2012 Match-ups: Obama, Romney Tied at 45%; Obama 48%, Palin 42%
If the 2012 presidential election were held today, President Obama and possible Republican nominee Mitt Romney would be all tied up at 45% each, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
July 19, 2009
Only 18% Say Those With Chronic Conditions Should Pay More in Health Insurance
Sixty-seven percent (67%) of voters nationwide say that people with chronic conditions such as diabetes should not pay higher health insurance premiums. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 18% think they should pay higher costs.
July 18, 2009
Cost, Not Universal Coverage, is Top Health Care Concern for Voters
Sixty-one percent (61%) of voters nationwide say that cost is the biggest health care problem facing the nation today. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that just 21% believe the lack of universal health insurance coverage is a bigger problem.
July 18, 2009
Following Hearings, Sotomayor Gains in Court of Public Opinion
Following a week of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, 43% of the nation’s likely voters favor the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor while 39% are opposed.
July 18, 2009
What They Told Us: Week Ending July 17, 2009
There’s been a lot of concern about the financial industry going bankrupt since last fall, but now Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan have announced big profits after enjoying taxpayer bailouts and cheap government financing.
July 17, 2009
Sotomayor Gets Bounce in the Polls
As her week of Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings draw to an end, Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has received a bounce in the polls.
July 17, 2009
50% Oppose Government Health Insurance Company
Just 35% of U.S. voters now support the creation of a government health insurance company to compete with private health insurers.
July 16, 2009
2010 NY Governors Race: Giuliani Beats Paterson, Cuomo Beats Rudy
It’s a knockout for Rudy Giuliani if he’s the Republican candidate for governor in New York next year running against incumbent Democrat David Paterson. But if Andrew Cuomo is Giuliani’s opponent, chalk up a win for the Democrat. At least that’s the way it looks in the summer of 2009.
July 16, 2009
Plurality of NY Voters Says State Senate More Dangerous In Session Than Out
The New York State Senate has generated more than its share of embarrassing headlines lately. A “coup” disrupted the order of business when two Democrats temporarily sided with Republicans in a move that appeared to give the GOP control of the Senate.
July 16, 2009
2010 Texas GOP Governor Primary: Perry 46%, Hutchison 36%
Incumbent Governor Rick Perry has jumped to a 10-point lead over Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison in an early look at next year’s Republican Primary gubernatorial contest in Texas.
July 16, 2009
78% Say Health Care Reform Likely to Mean Higher Taxes for the Middle Class
Seventy-eight percent (78%) of U.S. voters say it is at least somewhat likely that taxes will be raised on the middle class to cover the cost of health care reform. Fifty-six percent (56%) say it’s very likely.
July 16, 2009
Confirmation Hearings Have No Impact on Public Views of Sotomayor
In Washington, D.C., the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor are being endlessly scrutinized, live-blogged and analyzed. But the hearings so far have had virtually no impact on public opinion.
July 16, 2009
New York Senate Primary: Maloney 33% Gillibrand 27%
Challenger Carolyn Maloney has the edge for now over appointed incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand in New York’s Democratic primary campaign for the U.S. Senate. But nearly a third of potential primary voters have no preference at this time leaving the 2010 race wide open.
July 15, 2009
2010 New York Democratic Gubernatorial Primary: Cuomo 61%, Paterson 27%
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has a better than two-to-one lead over incumbent Governor David Paterson in next year’s likely Democratic Primary gubernatorial showdown.
July 15, 2009
Following Two Days of Hearings, 90% Expect Sotomayor to Be Confirmed
Following the first two days of confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor, voters overwhelmingly expect her to be confirmed for the U.S. Supreme Court but remain divided as to whether she should be.
July 15, 2009
2009 Virginia Governor: McDonnell 44%, Deeds 41%
Republican candidate Robert F. McDonnell has rebounded to take a narrow lead over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds in the race for governor in Virginia, highlighting the expected closeness of that contest right up to November.
