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March 16, 2007

Gonzales Unfavorables Jump to 49%

The rapidly growing news story surrounding the firing of eight U.S. Attorneys has driven up the unfavorable ratings of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

March 16, 2007

Election 2008: Giuliani 48% Edwards 41%

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) now leads former North Carolina Senator John Edwards 48% to 41% in an Election 2008 Presidential match-up.

March 16, 2007

Matt Drudge Little Known to American Voters

The Drudge Report attracts one of the largest audiences of any media outlet in the world and has become a fixture in the pop culture of politics and news.

March 15, 2007

Poll: 16% Pick Bronx Bombers to Win World Series

Sixteen percent (16%) of America’s baseball fans think the New York Yankees will emerge on top in 2007 to win their first World Series Championship in seven years.

March 15, 2007

Poll: 8% Say Cheney Very Likely to Resign

Eight percent (8%) of American voters say it’s Very Likely that Vice President Dick Cheney will resign from office before his term expires.

March 15, 2007

Election 2008: Giuliani 49% Clinton 41%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) leading New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) 49% to 41% in an early Election 2008 match-up.

March 15, 2007

Poll: Giuliani Has Biggest Base of Support, Lowest Base of Opposition

If you’re a fan of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) you probably can’t believe all the good news surrounding the Presidential hopeful.

March 14, 2007

Obama 51% Romney 36%, Clinton leads Romney by Nine

New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) and Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) continue to lead former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) in the early stages of Election 2008.

March 13, 2007

MN Senate Poll: Coleman 46% Franken 36%

Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman (R) knows he is high on the Democrats’ wish list this cycle and the first Rasmussen Reports Senate poll for Election 2008 shows the incumbent starting off below the 50% level of support.

March 13, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary

In the race to win the Republican Presidential nomination, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s (R) now has his biggest lead of the season—21 percentage points.

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March 12, 2007

Politicians Earn Higher Favorable Ratings Than Journalists

While Americans tend to hold politics and politicians in low regard, the leading Election 2008 Presidential candidates are viewed more favorably than the nation’s leading news reporters.

March 12, 2007

Most Changed Their Clocks Before Bed for Daylight Savings Time

Fifty-eight percent (58%) of American adults changed the clock for Daylight Savings Time before going to bed on Saturday night while 38% waited until Sunday morning to make the change.

March 12, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary

The latest Rasmussen Reports national opinion survey of Likely Democratic Primary Voters highlights the stability of a campaign that has started well before most Americans want to think about it.

March 9, 2007

Long Shot GOP Candidate Brownback Just Five Points Behind Clinton

The first Rasmussen Reports telephone survey gauging general-election support for Republican Senator Sam Brownback shows him trailing Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton.

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March 8, 2007

Worker Confidence in San Francisco Holds Steady

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for San Francisco was virtually unchanged in February, inching up .6 points to 94.8. The latest Index is 4.4 points stronger than last February’s 90.4. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Personal Finance Concerns Hurt Tampa Worker Confidence

Worker confidence in Tampa dropped in February, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM)slid 3.8 points to 116.1. Worsened sentiments about personal finances coupled with greater worry about job loss drove the decrease. The city’s latest measure of worker sentiment is well above last February’s Index of 110.9. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Increased Job Security Drives DC Worker Confidence Up in February

Worker confidence increased in Washington, DC in February, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) gained 3.5 points to 111.7. The latest measure of worker confidence for DC is lower than last February’s 118.4. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

CA Workers Expect More Hiring, Fewer Lay-offs in February

Following two consecutive months of decline, worker confidence in California improved in February. The state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 5.7 points to 116.2 as a result of more expected hiring, improved sentiment regarding finances and a greater sense of job satisfaction. California’s latest Index is half of a point above last February’s reading of 115.7. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, also rose 2.9 points to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Florida Worker Confidence Slips Despite Increase Nationwide

Worker confidence in Florida lost ground in February, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 4.1 points to 114.2. Heightened job security concerns and less confidence in finances contributed to the decline. The state’s latest measure of worker confidence is more than six points shy of last February’s 120.8 reading. In sharp contrast, the national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, rose 2.9 points to 107.1.

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March 8, 2007

Ohio Worker Confidence Jumps to Highest Level in Over Two Years

Ohio worker confidence spiked in February to its highest level since October 2004, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed 8.2 points to 108.6. Improved perceptions regarding personal finances and overall job satisfaction largely contributed to the increase in the monthly measure of worker confidence.