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June 28, 2007

Giuliani and Thompson Gain Ground on Edwards

Republican Presidential frontrunners Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson have gained ground on Democratic hopeful John Edwards over the past several weeks.

June 28, 2007

No One Notices As Senate Passes Energy Legislation

One aspect of the immigration debate currently churning in the Senate is that few people are paying attention to anything else the nation’s legislators are doing. Last week, the Senate passed energy legislation and no one noticed.

June 27, 2007

Pelosi: 39% Favorable

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) is viewed favorably by 39% of American voters and unfavorably by 47%. That’s down from a month ago when she was viewed favorably by 47% and unfavorably by 45%.

June 26, 2007

Obama in Tight Race with Both Thompson and Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani leads Barack Obama 44% to 41% while Obama leads Thompson 43% to 41% in the latest Rasmussen Reports Election 2008 survey.

June 26, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Thompson 27% Giuliani 23%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson earning support from 27% of Likely Republican Primary Voters. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani attracts support from 23%.

June 25, 2007

Just 22% Favor Stalled Immigration Bill

As the Senate prepares to resume debate the “comprehensive” immigration reform bill, the legislation continues to face broad public opposition

June 25, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 37% Obama 25% Edwards 13%

This week’s numbers are Clinton 37% Obama 25% and Edwards 13%. A week ago it was Clinton 38% Obama 27% and Edwards 16%.

June 24, 2007

McCain Falls Behind Clinton, Giuliani-Clinton Still a Toss-Up

The latest Rasmussen Reports polling shows that Senator Hillary Clinton (D) leads Senator John McCain (R) 46% to 42%.

June 24, 2007

On Taxes: 44% Trust Democrats, 40% Favor the GOP

Republicans picked up a little ground on the tax issue, Democrats still retain a four-point advantage on that topic.

June 23, 2007

35% have Favorable Opinion of Bloomberg

Thirty-five percent (35%) of American voters have a favorable opinion of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg while 41% have an unfavorable opinion.

June 22, 2007

Clinton Has Highest Level of Base Support, but 46% Would Never Vote for Her

Senator Hillary Clinton (D) now has the highest level of base support among the major candidates running for President. Twenty-nine percent (29%) say they would definitely vote for the former First Lady if she's on the ballot in 2008.

June 21, 2007

Election 2008: Edwards Dominates Both McCain and Romney

Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards continues to chalk up impressive margins over GOP presidential candidates in Rasmussen Reports surveys of potential Election 2008 match-ups.

June 21, 2007

Election 2008: Giuliani 44% Richardson 38%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani leading New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson 44% to 38% in an early Election 2008 match-up.

June 20, 2007

Bloomberg Leaves GOP, Dreaming of Long-Shot

Adding fuel to the fire that he is planning an independent bid for the White House, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg left the Republican Party yesterday and is now officially unaffiliated with either major party.

June 19, 2007

National Poll: Thompson 28% Giuliani 27%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson earning support from 28% of Likely Republican Primary Voters. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani attracts support from 27%.

June 18, 2007

National Poll: Clinton 38% Obama 27% Edwards 16%

New York Senator Hillary Clinton 38%. Illinois Senator Barack Obama 27%. Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards 16%.

June 17, 2007

McCain Favorables Continue Downward Trend

Arizona Senator John McCain is now viewed favorably by 48% of Americans. Rasmussen Reports polling this week found that he is viewed unfavorably by 45%.

June 16, 2007

Clinton Leads Romney and Thompson

Senator and Former First Lady Hillary Clinton (D) continues to lead former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson (R) by five points and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney by nine in early Election 2008 polling.

June 15, 2007

Election 2008: Obama 46% McCain 38%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone poll finds Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) with an eight point lead over Arizona Senator John McCain (R). It’s Obama 46% McCain 38%.

June 15, 2007

President Bush Gets Best Grades on Taxes and the Economy, Worst on Immigration

Forty percent (40%) of American voters say that President Bush is doing a good or an excellent job on taxes.