MI Governor: Granholm Leads by 7
After being edged out by Republican challenger Dick DeVos in two of our last three election polls, Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm now leads 49% to 42%.
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October 8, 2006
October 7, 2006
36% Feel House Speaker Hastert Should Resign
Twenty-four percent (24%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of Dennis Hastert while 35% have an unfavorable opinion.
October 7, 2006
MO Senate: Talent, McCaskill One Point Apart
It's going down to the wire in Missouri. Democratic State Auditor Claire McCaskill now leads Republican Senator Jim Talent by a single percentage point, 44% to 43%.
October 7, 2006
Michigan Governor: Granholm Regains Lead, by 7
After being edged out by Republican challenger Dick DeVos in two of our last three election polls, Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm now leads 49% to 42% (see crosstabs).
This is the first time Granholm has held a significant lead since January. Our late-August survey showed DeVos ahead by just two points. Six consecutive polls before that found a very close race.
October 6, 2006
Ohio Governor: Strickland Lead 12
Ohio's troubled economy and corruption scandals have given Democratic Congressman Ted Strickland a persistent advantage over Republican Secretary of State Ken Blackwell in the race for Governor here.
October 6, 2006
Hillary Meter: Clinton Shifts Slightly to the Right
The latest Hillary Meter finds that 43% of Americans view the former First Lady as politically liberal. Another 30% say she’s a moderate and 10% see her as conservative.
October 6, 2006
CT Governor: Rell by 25 Now
Republican Governor Jodi Rell now leads the Democratic nominee, New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, 58% to 33%.
October 5, 2006
61% Believe Republican Leaders Have Been Protecting Foley
Sixty-one percent (61%) of American adults believe that Republican leaders have been “protecting [Mark] Foley for several years.”
October 5, 2006
CT Senate: Lieberman Lead in Double Digits
Senator Joseph Lieberman (I) has increased his margin over Democrat Ned Lamont by eight points. He now leads the antiwar candidate 50% to 40%.
October 5, 2006
Ohio Senate: Brown by 8
The latest Rasmussen Reports poll of Ohio's U.S. Senate race shows that Democratic Congressman Sherrod Brown has added a couple more points to a growing lead over Republican Senator Mike DeWine.
October 4, 2006
Florida Governor: Crist by 16
Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist has opened up a wide lead over Democratic Congressman Jim Davis. The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Crist ahead 54% to 38%.
October 4, 2006
Florida Senate: Nelson by 17
Though his lead has slipped a few points over the past month, incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson still enjoys a comfortable lead over Republican challenger Katherine Harris.
October 4, 2006
MA Governor: Patrick Leads the Pack
Having emerged victorious from a three-way primary on September 19, Democrat Deval Patrick leads the field of official candidates vying to be Massachusetts’ next governor.
October 3, 2006
Party Affiliation Trends Show Democratic Momentum
Party Affiliation Trends highlight the difference between Election 2006 and Election 2004.
October 3, 2006
71% Say Finding New Energy Sources More Important than Conservation
Seventy-three percent (73%) of Americans say it is “very important” that the United States become less dependent on oil imports.
October 3, 2006
TN Governor: Bredesen by 35
Adding eight percentage points to an already overpowering lead, Democratic Governor Bredesen now buries Republican State Senator Jim Bryson 63% to 28%.
October 2, 2006
VA Senate: Allen Now Leading by 6
Republican Senator George Allen is clinging to a narrow edge over Democrat James Webb, the former Secretary of the Navy. Allen now leads 49% to 43%.
October 2, 2006
Senate Balance of Power - October 2, 2006
In the battle for control of the U.S. Senate, it’s all tied with 49 seats rated as Republican or Leans Republican and 49 seats are rated as Democrat or Leans Democrat.
October 2, 2006
Tennessee Senate: Ford by 5 as Corker Falters
Representative Harold Ford (D) has taken a 48% to 43% lead over Mayor Bob Corker (R) in Tennessee's increasingly competitive race for U.S. Senate.
October 1, 2006
Oregon Governor: Saxton Within 5
The political winds are blowing momentum toward Republican Ron Saxton’s attempt to unseat Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski.
