CA Workers’ Confidence Hits Records Low
After two consecutive months of increases, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for California workers plunged 13.9 points to 94.5 in November.
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December 5, 2007
December 5, 2007
Financial Concerns Hurt IT Workers’ Confidence
IT workers felt less confident in November, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index(SM) slipped 8.2 points to 103.5. Financial concerns and a weaker sense of job security contributed to the decline. The latest reading is 12.6 points lower than a year ago, when it came in at 115.8.
December 5, 2007
African-American and Hispanic Worker Confidence Falls
Worker confidence deteriorated among both African-American and Hispanic workers in November. The monthly Hudson Employment Index(SM) for African Americans fell 2.3 points to register 83.6, while the reading for Hispanics plunged 18.7 points to 80.8.
December 5, 2007
83% to Celebrate Christmas this Year, 61% Will Attend Religious Services
Eighty-three percent (83%) of Americans say they celebrate Christmas this year, while 3% say they celebrate Hanukkah and 3% will recognize the Winter Solstice. Last year 90% of Americans said they would celebrate Christmas.
December 5, 2007
Huckabee Leads Clinton in Arkansas, Clinton Leads Other GOP Hopefuls
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee leads former Arkansas First Lady Hillary Clinton in the race for that state’s Electoral College votes. A Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found that Huckabee attracts 48% of the vote in Arkansas while Clinton earns 42%.
December 5, 2007
Discover (R) U.S. Spending Monitor (SM) Falls More than Three Points in November
Household expenses and holiday shopping have consumers preparing to spend more in December even as economic confidence has dropped to its lowest level in more than six months.
December 5, 2007
Hudson Employment Index Sinks to Record Low
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 8.9 points in November to a record low of 91.9. Growing concerns about hiring and signs of personal financial strain triggered the decline.
December 4, 2007
24% Consider Iowa and New Hampshire Voters Lucky, 45% Say Unlucky
While political leaders in a variety of states have fallen all over themselves to move up and vote sooner in the Presidential nominating sweepstakes, American adults aren’t convinced the prize of an early vote is all that great.
December 4, 2007
59% Want Troops Home From Iraq Within Year
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 59% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year.
December 4, 2007
Kansas Voters Prefer GOP Contenders, Especially McCain, to Clinton
In 2004, President Bush won the Electoral College votes from Kansas with 62% of the popular vote. The latest telephone survey from Rasmussen Reports suggests that Kansas is likely to stay in the Republican column during Election 2008 as well.
December 4, 2007
McCain Comeback in Home State of Arizona
John McCain has regained his political footing in Arizona.
December 3, 2007
Giuliani Still Seen as Most Electable Republican; Romney, McCain, Huckabee Close Behind
Perceptions of electability can play an important role in primaries, caucuses, and other competitions in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.
December 3, 2007
73% of Democrats See Clinton as Electable, 66% Say the Same of Obama
Seventy-three percent (73%) of Democrats say that New York Senator Hillary Clinton is at least somewhat likely to win the White House if nominated by her party.
December 3, 2007
Clinton 46% Huckabee 45%; Obama 45% Huckabee 41%
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has pulled to within a single percentage point of the Democratic frontrunner in a general election match-up.
December 3, 2007
Among Democrats: Race for the Nomination Growing Closer
One month from today and Iowa caucus participants will answer a lot of questions about the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination.
December 3, 2007
A Debate, an Endorsement, and Huck-a-Mania Create Challenges for GOP Frontrunners
For most Americans in most years, Thanksgiving represents the beginning of the holiday season. This year, America’s political junkies may remember Thanksgiving as the time when Election 2008 really got started.
December 2, 2007
Partisan Identification: 37.4% Democrat 32.5% Republican
During the month of November, 37.4% of Americans considered themselves to be Democrats, 32.5% said they were Republicans, and 30.2% were not affiliated with either major party.
December 2, 2007
23% Say United States Heading in Right Direction
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 23% of American voters believe the United States is heading in the right direction. That’s up two points since September, but 71% still believe the nation has gotten off on the wrong track.
December 2, 2007
Obama, McCain Tied at 44%; Obama Leads Romney by Nine
Arizona Senator John McCain has struggled in the race for the GOP nomination, but he continues to be competitive in general-election match-ups with top Democrats.
December 2, 2007
Giuliani and Obama in Toss-up; Obama Leads Thompson by Seven
With the first caucuses and primaries of Election 2008 only weeks away, a new Rasmussen Reports survey of potential general-election bouts shows Senator Barack Obama (D) and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) neck-and-neck, with Obama barely ahead 43% to 41%. In the same poll, Obama moderately leads former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson 48% to 41%.
