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March 31, 2007

40% Favor Military Action to Prevent Iran Nuclear Capability

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 23% of American voters believe it is Very Likely the U.S. will be at War with Iran within a year.

March 30, 2007

Election 2008: After Public Learns of Wife's Cancer, Edwards Leads McCain 47% to 38%

A Rasmussen Reports survey conducted shortly after former Senator John Edwards announced last week that his wife's breast cancer had returned shows the Democratic presidential candidate leading Senator John McCain (R) 47% to 38%.

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March 27, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary

It’s Giuliani by twenty points in the race for the GOP nomination.

March 26, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary

New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) remains atop the field for the Democratic Presidential nomination as she has since the race began.

March 24, 2007

24% Consider Al Gore Global Warming Expert

Former Vice President Al Gore (D) received a warm welcome on Capitol Hill last week for his testimony on the environment and Global Warming. However, while he is now an Academy Award winner and celebrity activist, just 24% of Americans consider Gore an expert on Global Warming.

March 23, 2007

Thompson Tied with Clinton, Trails Obama

Fred Thompson, a movie star turned U.S. Senator turned TV star, has been publicly considering entering the 2008 Presidential Sweepstakes to fill what some see as a void in the Republican Primary field.

March 23, 2007

On Iraq, 50% Trust Dems, 38% Prefer GOP

Half of Americans say they trust Democrats more than Republicans to handle the situation in Iraq.

March 22, 2007

Plame: 34% Favorable 32% Unfavorable

Valerie Plame, the CIA operative whose leaked identity unleashed a Special Prosecutor and led to the indictment of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby for perjury and obstructing justice, is viewed favorably by 34% of American voters.

March 21, 2007

Plurality Says Gonzales Should Resign

Thirty-nine percent (39%) of American voters believe Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign.

March 21, 2007

Election 2008: McCain Leads Clinton 48% to 41%

Arizona Senator John McCain (R) leads New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) 48% to 41% in the latest Rasmussen Reports poll on the 2008 Presidential campaign.

March 20, 2007

Election 2008: McCain, Obama Still Tied at 44%

For the second straight month, Arizona Senator John McCain (R) and Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) are tied in a Rasmussen Reports national telephone poll.

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March 20, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) leads Arizona Senator John McCain (R) by eighteen points in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.

March 20, 2007

Election 2008: Dodd Stronger Against Giuliani than McCain

A few days after Democratic Senator Chris Dodd announced he is running for president, a survey shows the senator trailing Republican candidate Rudolph Giuliani 39% to 44%.

March 19, 2007

Poll: 50% Would Definitely Vote Against Gingrich

If former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) is on the 2008 ballot for President, 50% of that nation’s Likely Voters way they will definitely vote against him.

March 19, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary

The race for the Democratic Presidential nomination is getting a bit tighter. Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) has closed to within five points of the frontrunner—Senator Hillary Clinton.

March 16, 2007

Gonzales Unfavorables Jump to 49%

The rapidly growing news story surrounding the firing of eight U.S. Attorneys has driven up the unfavorable ratings of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

March 16, 2007

Election 2008: Giuliani 48% Edwards 41%

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) now leads former North Carolina Senator John Edwards 48% to 41% in an Election 2008 Presidential match-up.

March 16, 2007

Matt Drudge Little Known to American Voters

The Drudge Report attracts one of the largest audiences of any media outlet in the world and has become a fixture in the pop culture of politics and news.

March 15, 2007

Poll: 8% Say Cheney Very Likely to Resign

Eight percent (8%) of American voters say it’s Very Likely that Vice President Dick Cheney will resign from office before his term expires.

March 15, 2007

Election 2008: Giuliani 49% Clinton 41%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) leading New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) 49% to 41% in an early Election 2008 match-up.