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March 12, 2008

Michigan: McCain Leads Both Obama and Clinton by Three

In Michigan, John McCain has a very modest advantage over both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton during the early stages of Election 2008.

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March 11, 2008

68% of New York Voters Say Spitzer Should Resign

Sixty-eight percent (68%) of New York State voters believe that Governor Elliot Spitzer should resign in the wake of news reports of relationship with prostitutes. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that just 20% disagree and 12% are not sure.

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March 10, 2008

McCain Trusted More Than Clinton on National Security, Clinton Has Edge on Economy

No matter which Democrat wins their Party’s Presidential nomination, John McCain will enter the fall campaign with a substantial advantage on the issue of National Security.

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March 9, 2008

North Carolina: Obama 47% Clinton 40%

An early look at North Carolina’s Democratic Presidential Primary shows Barack Obama with a seven-point advantage over Hillary Clinton. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that Obama attracts 47% of the vote while Clinton earns 40%.

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March 8, 2008

57% Say Candidate With Most Votes Should Get Nomination

In the craziness of the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination, it Is possible that one candidate might finish the Primary Season with the most pledged delegates while another could end up with the most popular votes.

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March 8, 2008

Mississippi: Obama 53% Clinton 39%

While most of the political world is focused on the Pennsylvania Primary scheduled for April 22 or the Democrats’ delegate dilemma, Mississippi is hosting a Primary of its own this coming Tuesday.

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March 7, 2008

Michigan: Clinton 41% Obama 41%

If Democrats hold a second Presidential Primary in Michigan, the race could be one of the most competitive all year.

March 7, 2008

Florida: Clinton 55% Obama 39%

If Florida decides to have a second Presidential Primary this year, Hillary Clinton will begin the race with a sixteen-percentage point lead over Barack Obama. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows that Clinton attracts 55% of the Sunshine State Primary Vote while Obama earns 39%.

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March 7, 2008

South Dakota: Incumbent Johnson Way Ahead in Senate Race

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of South Dakota voters finds Democratic Senator Tim Johnson enjoying substantial leads over two potential Republican candidates in the race for the United States Senate.

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March 7, 2008

South Dakota: McCain Enjoys Strong Leads in Mount Rushmore State

A recent Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely South Dakota voters found Senator John McCain with strong leads over both potential Democratic candidates in the election for president.

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March 7, 2008

42% Want McCain to Answer 3:00 a.m. Phone Call

Before Hillary Clinton was declared the winner in Texas, most American voters had read, seen, or heard about her 3:00 a.m. telephone commercial.

March 7, 2008

Florida Adults Split on Do-Over Primary: Dems Favor, GOP Opposed

Sixty-three percent (63%) of Florida Democrats favor a “do-over” Presidential Primary in their state. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that 28% of Democrats are opposed.

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March 6, 2008

Pennsylvania: Clinton 52% Obama 37%

In Pennsylvania, Hillary Clinton has opened a fifteen percentage point lead over Barack Obama. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows Clinton attracting 52% of the vote while Obama earns 37%.

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March 5, 2008

Washington: McCain 45% Obama 44%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely Washington state voters finds John McCain and Barack Obama essentially tied in a general election match-up. McCain leads Obama 45% to 44%.

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March 5, 2008

Washington Governor: Rossi 47% Gregoire 46%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Washington voters found Governor Christine Gregoire locked in a tight re-election campaign with Republican Dino Rossi.

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March 5, 2008

Race for Democratic Presidential Nomination Set to Continue for a Long Time

Hillary Clinton won popular vote victories in Ohio, Texas, and Rhode Island on Tuesday night to re-shape the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination.

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March 4, 2008

64% Want Troops Home from Iraq Within a Year

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 64% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year. That ties the highest percentage found over the past nineteen weeks.

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March 4, 2008

Will Clinton Continue After Ohio and Texas?

Just a week ago, it seemed likely that March 4—Super Tuesday II—could be the end of Hillary Clinton’s Presidential dream. However, recent gains by the Senator from New York make it quite possible that her campaign will continue at least until Pennsylvania’s Primary on April 22.

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March 3, 2008

New Jersey Senate: Lautenberg Leads GOP Candidates

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of New Jersey voters found Democratic Incumbent Frank Lautenberg leading three Republican opponents in the race for the U.S. Senate in head to head match-ups.

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March 3, 2008

Texas: Obama 48% Clinton 47%

The winner of the Texas Presidential Primary will be determined by turnout and late deciders.