The Iraq Study Group delivered a long-awaited report to official Washington and called for a fundamental change in U.S. strategy. There is broad public support for one of the bi-partisan panel’s key recommendations—reducing the number of U.S. combat forces in Iraq.
When Democrats formally take control of Congress in January, they may benefit from one of the most important tactical advantages in the political world—low expectations.
John McCain (R) now holds a four-point advantage over Hillary Clinton (D) in the Election 2008 race for the White House. Rudy Giuliani (R) has opened a five-point lead over Clinton, 48% to 43%.
A pair of New York politicians lead the early primary polling for Election 2008. Senator Hillary Clinton (D) now attracts 34% support from Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters. On the GOP side, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) is on top with 31% support.
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R) trails the two Democratic front-runners in a Rasmussen Reports Election 2008 poll.
Typically, Congressional leaders are little known to voters nationwide. But, that’s not the case with Nancy Pelosi.
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack (D) has his sights set on the White House, but few Americans have their eyes on Tom Vilsack. A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 Likely Voters found that 61% of Americans don’t know enough about him to form an opinion.
When Democrats take control of Congress in January, they will benefit from low expectations among the general public. Despite talk of bipartisanship by top politicians, only 37% expect to see more bipartisan compromise.
When it comes to the issues of taxes and abortion, Democrats hold a very modest advantage over Republicans. However, on health care, Social Security, and education, voters trust Democrats more than Republicans by a double-digit margin.
When U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez assumes the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee in January, he’ll do so as a political figure who is largely unknown by the general American voting public.
John Edwards, the Democrats’ Vice Presidential nominee in 2004, is one of four Democrats currently reaching double digits of voter support for the party’s top slot in 2008, but he trails Republican front-runners Rudy Giuliani and John McCain
Sixty-five percent (65%) of Americans believe that Democrats are likely to retain their newly won control of Congress in Election 2008. Thirty-two percent (32%) consider ongoing Democratic control “very” likely.
As the debate on same-sex marriage is being taken up in States across the nation, three major religious denominations recently made stands of their own on the issue.
Sixty-five percent (65%) of Americans believe that Democrats are likely to retain their newly won control of Congress in Election 2008. Thirty-two percent (32%) consider ongoing Democratic control “very” likely.
While many Republican insiders believe Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney could become an attractive candidate to the party’s social conservatives, a Rasmussen Reports survey finds that Romney’s faith may initially be more of a hindrance than a help.
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of American adults say it’s time for a fundamentally different approach in Iraq. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 29% say the United States should “stay the course.” These responses come as the U.S. death toll in Iraq hits 100 for October.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) made it official on Monday, filing paperwork to launch a 2008 Presidential campaign.
The Democratic strategy of casting the election as a referendum on Republican conduct and policy has given Democrats majority control of Congress. But many voters have little impression of key leaders expected to now run the show.
Two-thirds (66%) of American voters are confident that ballots were properly counted on Election Day and the proper candidates were declared the winners.
The latest Rasmussen Reports survey finds McCain leading former Vice President Al Gore (D) 48% to 41%. Earlier surveys released show him leading Senator Hillary Clinton (D) and Barack Obama (D).
