Support Growing for Iraq Troop Withdrawal
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 64% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year.
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October 9, 2007
October 9, 2007
Wisconsin: Toss-Up for Clinton and Leading Republicans
The race for Wisconsin’s ten Electoral College votes was extraordinarily close in both Election 2000 and Election 2004.
October 8, 2007
Why Bush Has To Compromise on Children's Health - A Commentary by Douglas Schoen
A recently released poll by Rasmussen provides compelling evidence why President Bush used his Saturday radio address to indicate he is prepared to compromise with Congress on funding the State's Children Health Insurance Program.
October 8, 2007
Obama: Has a Turnaround Begun?
In the first few months of 2007, Barack Obama burst onto the national political scene and quickly took hold of the number two slot in the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination.
October 8, 2007
Thompson's Numbers Decline: Is Fred Fizzling?
A look at the past three weeks of polling shows clear trends in the race for the GOP nomination but the meaning of those trends is less clear.
October 7, 2007
McCain Trails, Romney Flails in Latest Match-Ups with Edwards
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey also shows that Edwards has a more intimidating margin over former Governor Mitt Romney (R), 52% to 35%.
October 7, 2007
48% Say Candidate Spouses Should Be Visible and Outspoken
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 48% of American adults believe that spouses of Presidential candidates should be “visible and outspoken.” Thirty-six percent (36%) take the opposite view and say the spouses should be “seen and not heard.”
October 7, 2007
28% Say Economy Top Issue for 2008 Presidential Election
Twenty-eight percent (28%) of Americans named the economy as the most important issue in terms of how they will cast their Presidential vote in Election 2008.
October 6, 2007
Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 48% Republicans 36%
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that, if the Congressional Election were held today, 48% of American voters say they would vote for the Democrat in their district and 36% would opt for the Republican.
October 6, 2007
Party Affiliation: Dem 37.2% GOP 32.6%
During the month of September, 37.2% of Americans considered themselves to be Democrats, 32.6% said they were Republicans, and 30.2% were not affiliated with either major party.
October 6, 2007
How to Read the Polls: A Commentary by Dick Morris
The polls for the primary and caucuses coming up at the very beginning of 2008 are all over the place.
October 5, 2007
Dallas Worker Confidence on the Way to Recovery
After taking a huge hit in August, worker confidence in Dallas began to recover in September, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 4.4 points to 113.5. An increase in expected hiring and fewer anticipated layoffs contributed to the up-tick. The city’s latest Index is one point higher than last September’s score of 112.5. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, dropped for the second month in a row, falling 2.1 points in September to 97.1.
October 5, 2007
Chicago Workers Experience a Confidence Boost
For the second month in a row, confidence among workers in the Windy City rose as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) jumped 7.2 points to 93.7 in September. Virtually all factors that impact the reading saw movement. This month’s reading is in line with last September’s, when it registered 94.5. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, dropped for the second month in a row, falling 2.1 points in September to 97.1.
October 5, 2007
Another Month, Another Blow to Twin Cities Workers’ Confidence
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Minneapolis-St. Paul fell 7.5 points to 95.1 in September. The Index for this group has tumbled more than 14 points in the past two months. September’s drop was largely a result of worsened sentiments about personal finances, less expected hiring and an increase in anticipated layoffs. The Twin Cities’ latest reading is in line with last September’s reading of 94.9. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, dropped for the second month in a row, falling 2.1 points in September to 97.1.
October 5, 2007
Expected Layoffs Worry Philadelphia Workers
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Philadelphia slipped 1.4 points to 91.1 in September, marking the fifth consecutive decline for the city. Steadily growing expectations for job cuts contributed to the Index’s downfall. Philadelphia’s latest reading is less than two points stronger than the 89.4 registered at the same time last year. The national Index based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, declined for the second consecutive month in September, falling 2.1 points to 97.1.
October 5, 2007
Worker Confidence Continues Tumbling in Tampa in Sept
Worker confidence continued declining in September, as Tampa’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped another 3.6 points to 84.6. The city’s measure of worker sentiment has been falling on a monthly basis since the start of the year, when it was 119.9. Tampa’s Index registered 115.5 last September. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, declined for the second consecutive month in September, falling 2.1 points to 97.1.
October 5, 2007
Rising Layoff Plans Continued Worrying PA Workers
Worker confidence in Pennsylvania fell for the third consecutive month in September. The state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped 2.4 points to 99.6. Climbing expectations around job cuts largely contributed to the latest decline. However, the state’s measure of worker confidence is in line with last September, when it registered 98.8. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, declined for the second consecutive month in September, falling 2.1 points to 97.1.
October 5, 2007
Texas Workers Foresee Few Layoffs in Coming Months
Workers in Texas were more confident in September, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) inched up 1.8 points to 126.2. The latest reading falls just below last September’s reading of 127.7. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, declined for the second consecutive month in September, falling 2.1 points to 97.1.
October 5, 2007
Hispanic and African-American Worker Confidence Falters in Sept.
Worker confidence weakened among both Hispanic and African-Americans workers in September. The monthly Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Hispanics edged down 1.4 points to register 91.6, while the reading for African-Americans slid 4.7 points to 88.5. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all races and ethnicities, dropped for the second consecutive month, falling 2.1 points in September to 97.1.
October 5, 2007
Job Satisfaction Rises Among Atlanta Workers
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta remained virtually unchanged since August, inching up .7 points to 103.1. Increased job satisfaction was offset by less expected hiring. Atlanta’s latest reading is dramatically lower than last September’s reading of 118.6. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, dropped for the second month in a row, falling 2.1 points in September to 97.1.
