Polls: Senate Immigration Vote May Impact Election 2006
On Friday, the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to build a 700-mile barrier along the Mexican border, bowing to public opinion as an election draws near.
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October 1, 2006
September 30, 2006
State-by-State Perspectives on the War on Terror
Voters in Oklahoma (59%), Texas (51%), Virginia (51%), and Florida (48%) are more likely than voters in other states to say that the U.S. and its allies are winning the War on Terror.
September 30, 2006
State by State Ratings of the Economy: Oklahoma and Texas Most Optimistic
Forty-seven percent (47%) of voters in both Oklahoma and Texas rate the economy as good or excellent.
September 29, 2006
Governor Job Approvals: WV Tops; OH at Bottom
West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin (D) leads his fellow governors in job approval scores in the most recent Rasmussen Reports survey of voters in 27 states.
September 29, 2006
Bush Job Approvals: Disapprovals Rule
As the second half of his second term approaches, President Bush’s job performance continues to receive poor reviews from the American public.
September 29, 2006
OK Governor: Henry’s Lead Now 25
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Brad Henry has extended his already impressive lead over U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook by four points since last month’s survey. The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Henry leading Istook 59% to 34%.
September 27, 2006
FL Governor: Crist by 5
In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey of the Florida gubernatorial race, Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist leads Democratic Congressman Jim Davis 45% to 40%.
September 27, 2006
FL Senate: Nelson Still Jogging to Reelection
Now that Florida's gubernatorial primaries are over, Democratic Senator Bill Nelson has finally started running TV spots in support of his reelection bid.
September 26, 2006
CO Governor: Ritter's Biggest Lead Yet
Less than two months before the election, Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter (D) has jumped even further ahead in Colorado's gubernatorial race. He now leads Republican Representative Bob Beauprez 50% to 34%.
September 26, 2006
AZ Senate: Kyl’s Lead Cut to 11
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl’s lead has taken a hit, but he’s still in control of his bid for another term in the United States Senate.
September 26, 2006
AZ Governor: Napolitano by 18
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano is maintaining her comfortable lead in Arizona’s gubernatorial contest. The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Napolitano leading Republican challenger Len Munsil 56% to 38%.
September 26, 2006
NE Governor & Senate: Incumbents in Charge
With nearly three-quarters of voters aligned in his camp, incumbent Gov. Dave Heineman has smooth sailing ahead in his bid for reelection. On the Senate side, Republican challenger Pete Ricketts continues to trail incumbent U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson.
September 25, 2006
OR Governor: Kulongoski Still Leading
Though by a slimmer margin than last month, Democratic Governor Ted Kulongoski is maintaining a comfortable advantage over Republican Ron Saxton in Oregon's gubernatorial race.
September 25, 2006
MT Senate: Burns Still Trailing
Embattled Republican Senator Conrad Burns now trails Democrat Jon Tester 43% to 50%. Tester enjoyed the same seven-point advantage in early July, right after clinching the Democratic nomination.
September 25, 2006
WA Senate: Cantwell Now Leads by 6
Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell's lead over Republican Mike McGavick has slumped by eleven percentage points—the same amount by which it spiked in our early-September poll.
September 25, 2006
WI Governor & Senate: Doyle (D) 47% Green (R) 44% for Governor
Republican Congressman Mark Green has closed to within three points of incumbent Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle. The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Doyle leading Green 47% to 44%.
September 25, 2006
Senate Balance of Power - September 25, 2006
The battle for control of the U.S. Senate remains very close. Rasmussen Reports now rates 49 seats as Republican or Leans Republican while 48 seats are rated as Democrat or Leans Democrat.
September 23, 2006
ME Governor: Baldacci (D) by 5
Incumbent Democratic Governor John Baldacci has eked out a five-point advantage over Republican challenger Chandler Woodcock in the latest Rasmussen Reports election poll of Maine's gubernatorial race.
September 22, 2006
PA Senate: Santorum Lags by 10
In August, the Rasmussen Reports election poll showed Democratic candidate Bob Casey, Jr. leading Republican Senator Rick Santorum by just 48% to 40%. It was the closest the candidates had been all year and many wondered if it marked the beginning of a surge that would enable Santorum to draw even closer.
September 22, 2006
PA Governor: Rendell by 20
Democratic Governor Ed Rendell has added a couple points to his double-digit lead over former Pittsburgh Steeler Lynn Swann in his bid for reelection. The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows him leading the Republican 56% to 36%.
