Edwards Leads Giuliani, Thompson
Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) now leads all Republican hopefuls in Election 2008 polls.
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April 9, 2007
April 9, 2007
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary
Illinois Senator Barack Obama has closed to within five points of New York Senator Hillary Clinton.
April 6, 2007
Election 2008: Clinton Edges Out McCain
New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) has a one-point edge over Arizona Senator John McCain (R) in the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of the race.
April 6, 2007
Independent Bloomberg Candidacy Would Be GOP Spoiler
Though Bloomberg has denied any intention to run for president, associates hint that he is nonetheless considering an independent candidacy.
April 6, 2007
32% Say Pelosi Trip Will Help U.S. in Middle-East; 38% Say it Will Hurt
Thirty-two percent (32%) of America’s Likely Voters say House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D) trip to the Middle East will help U.S. relations in the region.
April 6, 2007
Easter Poll: 76% Believe Jesus Rose From the Dead
As Christians prepare to celebrate Easter, a general belief in the basics of Christianity remains strong in the United States.
April 5, 2007
Giuliani Slips in Polls, Caught by Clinton
Political observers have long predicted that the outsized popularity of "America's mayor" could not survive the rigors of a presidential campaign indefinitely.
April 5, 2007
Accounting & Finance Workers’ Confidence Rebounds
After cooling in February, worker confidence among accounting and finance workers jumped in March, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 8.1 points to 121.6. Increased job satisfaction and a decrease in expected layoffs drove the rise.
April 5, 2007
Worker Confidence Steady among African-Americans, Drops for Hispanics
Worker confidence remained virtually unchanged for African-American workers, while Hispanic workers’ confidence fell in March. The monthly Hudson Employment Index (SM) for African-Americans inched up 0.5 points to 94.5.
April 5, 2007
Healthcare Workers’ Confidence Remains Steady
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers remained virtually unchanged from February’s reading of 110.8, coming in at 111.1. Improved job satisfaction was offset by more pessimistic sentiments around personal finances.
April 5, 2007
IT Worker Confidence Drops on Hiring Expectations
Confidence among IT professionals decreased in March, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 2.6 points to 109.7. Less expected hiring and a decrease in job satisfaction drove the decline. The latest reading is also down 5.3 points from last March’s reading of 115.0.
April 5, 2007
Legal Worker Experience Decreased Job Satisfaction
Confidence among workers in the legal sector dropped in March as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slid 6.8 points to 113.1. The decline was primarily a result of being less satisfied with their job and worsened sentiments about their financial situation.
April 5, 2007
Improved Job Security Boosts Manufacturing Workers’ Confidence
Confidence among manufacturing workers rose for the second consecutive month, as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) increased 4.3 points in March to 98.8. Increased job satisfaction coupled with fewer job loss concerns drove the uptick.
April 5, 2007
Atlanta Workers Remain Most Confident in the Nation
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta workers held strong for the second consecutive month in March, inching up 0.6 points to 119.7. The latest Index is more than five points stronger than last March’s reading of 114.6.
April 5, 2007
Boston Worker Confidence Falls to Lowest in Nation
After spiking in February, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Boston workers fell 8.4 points to 97.3. Concern regarding finances largely triggered the drop in sentiment. Boston’s latest measure of worker confidence falls well below last March’s reading of 101.4.
April 5, 2007
Chicago Worker Confidence Hits Record High in March
Confidence among Chicago workers improved dramatically in March, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) jumped 8.1 points to 106.8. This marks the city’s strongest reading on record. Hiring expectations and improved sentiments regarding finances contributed to the increase in the monthly measure of worker confidence.
April 5, 2007
Improved Personal Finances Boost Dallas Worker Confidence
Worker confidence rose in Dallas, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed 3.1 points to 118.0, just 1.6 points lower than its record high in February 2006. This is the second highest recording for Dallas.
April 5, 2007
LA Worker Confidence Slips From Record High Due to Finance Concerns
After hitting its highest level on record in February, Los Angeles worker confidence slipped in March, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 1.3 pints to 111.7. However, the latest reading is significantly higher than last March’s Index of 104.7.
April 5, 2007
Improved Finances Continue to Boost Twin Cities Workers’ Confidence
After hitting a record high in February, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Minneapolis-St. Paul continued to increase in March, edging up another 1.1 points to 114.1. Improved perceptions of workers’ finances triggered the uptick.
April 5, 2007
NYC Worker Confidence Spikes to Record High in March
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York City jumped 9.7 points in March to 99, its highest reading on record. Improvements in all factors contributed to the strong level of confidence. The current reading is 11.8 points higher than last March’s reading of 87.2.
