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April 26, 2008

Voters Trust McCain More than Either Democratic Candidate on Key Issues

On as series of key Election 2008 issues, voters generally trust Democrats more than Republicans on most key electoral issues. At the same time, however, John McCain is trusted more than Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama on these issues.

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April 25, 2008

Lilly's Dilemma By Susan Estrich

Lilly Ledbetter was nearing 60 and on the verge of retirement when someone sent her an anonymous letter telling her that for the preceding 19 years, she'd been earning less than her male counterparts at Goodyear Tire and Rubber.

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April 25, 2008

65% Oppose Increase in Capital Gains Tax

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 65% of Likely Voters oppose an increase in the Capital Gains tax. Just 16% favor an increase, while a fifth of voters are not sure.

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April 24, 2008

Osama Crashes the Democratic Party By Froma Harrop

What was so shocking, terrible and unfair about flashing Osama bin Laden's ugly mug on a political advertisement? Hillary Clinton's TV spot was the first Democratic ad to make pictorial reference to the al-Qaida terrorist. It was about time.

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April 24, 2008

The Ritual Flaying of Jimmy Carter By Joe Conason

Nobody with a functioning memory should be too quick to condemn Jimmy Carter for daring to speak with the leadership of Hamas, as nearly everyone along the American political spectrum suddenly has felt obliged to do.

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April 24, 2008

Deepening Democratic Dilemma By Robert Novak

When exit polls for the Pennsylvania primary came out late Tuesday afternoon showing a puny lead of 3.6 points for Hillary Clinton against Barack Obama, Democratic leaders who desperately wanted her to end her candidacy were not cheered.

April 24, 2008

Minnesota Senate: Coleman 50% Franken 43%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows that Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman has opened a seven-percentage point lead over Democratic challenger Al Franken in his bid for re-election.

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April 24, 2008

Why Not Blame Obama? By Larry Kudlow

It's rather amusing watching the liberal media launch a full-scale attack on George Stephanopoulos and Charles Gibson, with Gen. Tom Shales of The Washington Post leading the charge.

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April 24, 2008

Most Adults Say Libraries and Books Still Relevant in the Digital Era

Just over half of adults (52%) say it is more important for children to learn to do research using the internet than libraries.

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April 24, 2008

Obama and Small Town America By Rhodes Cook

Barack Obama caused quite a stir a fortnight ago when he told a suburban San Francisco fund raiser that small-town Pennsylvania voters were "bitter" about their economic plight.

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April 23, 2008

Plurality See Little Impact from Yahoo Merger

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 42% of Americans think that a Yahoo merger will have little impact on Internet users.

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April 22, 2008

Clinton Wins Pennsylvania: What’s Next?

Hillary Clinton, as expected, won the Democratic Presidential Primary in Pennsylvania. Broadly speaking, the results confirm the demographic and racial divides that have been seen throughout the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

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April 22, 2008

McCain Begins to Get it Right By Dick Morris & Eileen McGann

John McCain built up massive popularity among American voters with his populist opposition to swindlers, liars and thieves, whether in business, Congress, labor or the defense community. His take-no-prisoners attitude toward corruption and his willingness to battle it wherever it crops up hasmade him an icon among our political leaders.

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April 22, 2008

77% Believe the Nation is Heading Down Wrong Track

Just 16% of Likely Voters believe the Unites States is moving in the right direction. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 77% disagree and say the nation is heading down the wrong track.

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April 22, 2008

Long Hot Summer in Minnesota By Froma Harrop

This city will be hosting the Republican National Convention starting Labor Day. In the interests of showing Republicans a good time, the Minnesota state legislature voted to let bars here and in Minneapolis stay open until 4 a.m. during the convention.

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April 21, 2008

Colorado: Obama Has Small Lead Over McCain

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Colorado shows the race for the state’s Electoral College Votes is still close between John McCain and Barack Obama. Obama leads McCain 46% to 43%. At the same time, McCain has a fourteen-point lead over Hillary Clinton in the Centennial State.

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April 21, 2008

24% To Celebrate Earth Day

On April 22, 24% of Americans say they will do something to celebrate Earth Day. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 64% have no such plans.

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April 21, 2008

Pennsylvania: Clinton 49% Obama 44%

The final Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the Democratic Presidential Primary in Pennsylvania shows Hillary Clinton with 49% of the vote and Barack Obama with 44%. This election poll was conducted Sunday afternoon and evening.

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April 21, 2008

Democrats Trusted More on Eight of Ten Electoral Issues

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that voters trust the Democrats more than Republicans on eight out of ten key electoral issues. The economy is still seen as the most important issue of the campaign. Number two on the list is an issue few like to talk about in Washington—government ethics and reform.

April 21, 2008

Arizona: No Surprises as McCain Enjoys Huge Home State Lead

In his home state of Arizona, John McCain enjoys huge leads over both potential Democratic rivals. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows McCain leading Hillary Clinton 60% to 32% and Barack Obama 57% to 37%.