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May 30, 2007

Kentucky 2007: Beshear (D) 51% Fletcher (R) 35%

Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher (R) survived a serious Primary challenge to once again claim his party’s nomination, but starts the general election campaign as a 16-percentage point underdog.

May 29, 2007

Romney Catches McCain in National Poll for GOP Nomination

The immigration reform debate may be shaking up the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.

May 29, 2007

Polls Show Obama Health Care Plan Faces Opportunities and Challenges

Senator Barack Obama (D) plans to unveil his plan for providing universal health insurance on Tuesday.

May 29, 2007

Small Business Economic Confidence Remains Steady

Economic confidence among small business owners fell marginally in May, slowing a sharp decline from the previous month, according the Discover (R) Small Business Watch (SM). At 110.0, the Watch was down less than half of a percent from April's 110.3.

May 28, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 35% Obama 26%

For the third straight week, New York Senator Hillary Clinton enjoys 35% support among those likely to vote in a Democratic Presidential Primary.

May 26, 2007

New York 2008: Clinton 50% Giuliani 29% Bloomberg 15%

In the unlikely event that three New York politicians are on the Presidential ballot in 2008, their home state will stay true to its partisan roots.

May 25, 2007

Poll: 76% Have Favorable Opinion of the Military

This Memorial Day, 76% of Americans have a favorable opinion of the U.S. military. Just 14% have an unfavorable opinion. The celebrations hit close to home for millions of Americans. Sadly, 30% know someone who has given their life while serving the country.

May 25, 2007

NY Times/CBS Poll Finds that 69% Believe Illegal Immigrants Should Be Prosecuted

A New York Times/CBS News poll released yesterday found that 69% of adults believe illegal immigrants should “be prosecuted and deported for being in the U.S. illegally.”

May 25, 2007

CT 2008: Clinton 40% Giuliani 40% Bloomberg 9%

In a three-way match-up in CT, Hillary Clinton and Rudy Giuliani are tied at 40%. NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, an independent candidate, is at 9%.

May 24, 2007

Bloomberg Reaches 23% as Third Party Hopeful in NJ

As a third party Presidential hopeful, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg earns from 13% to 23% of the vote in a poll of NJ Likely Voters.

May 24, 2007

Dems Trusted More Than GOPs on 10 Key Issues

Dems are currently trusted more than GOPs on all ten issues measured in Rasmussen Reports tracking surveys.

May 24, 2007

Obama Leads Romney by 12, Thompson by 7

The latest survey of the presidential race shows Barack Obama leading Mitt Romney 49% to 37%.

May 23, 2007

Just 26% Favor Senate Immigration Plan

Initial public reaction to the immigration proposal being debated in the Senate is decidedly negative.

May 23, 2007

Obama Enjoys Highest Level of Base Support for Second Straight Month—33% Will Definitely Vote for Him

Thirty-three percent (33%) of American voters say they’ll definitely vote for Senator Barack Obama (D) if he’s on the Presidential ballot in November 2008.

May 23, 2007

Election 2008: Edwards Leads GOP's Thompson, Romney by 20+ Points

The latest Rasmussen Reports Election 2008 survey shows former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) leading former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson (R) 53% to 32%.

May 22, 2007

Fans See Sparks as Next American Idol

Finalists Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis will get one last chance to impress the American public and walk away with the title of American Idol and a recording contract.

May 22, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Giuliani 26% McCain 18% Romney 15%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows little change at the top of the Republican Presidential field, but former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has gained some ground on the frontrunners.

May 21, 2007

Bush Ratings Tumble When Immigration Dominates the News

Each time immigration reform dominates the news. President Bush’s Job Approval ratings tumble to new lows.

May 21, 2007

49% Say Obama May Be Next President

Forty-nine percent (49%) of Americans say it’s Somewhat or Very Likely that Barack Obama will be elected President in 2008.

May 21, 2007

Americans Cautiously Optimistic About France

Forty-three percent (43%) believe that France and the U.S. will become closer allies following the election of Nicolas Sarkozy as President of France.