58% Say Competitive Third Party Good for USA
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of American adults say it would be good for the United States to have a truly competitive third political party.
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May 8, 2007
May 8, 2007
2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Giuliani 25% McCain 17% Thompson 16%
The race for the Republican Presidential nomination is getting closer. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani remains on top, but his lead has fallen to single digits.
May 7, 2007
Few Americans Paying Attention to DC Madam Story
The DC Madam and her phone records with 10,000 clients has created quite a stir in the nation’s capitol.
May 7, 2007
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 34% Obama 26%
In the first poll completed since the Democratic Presidential hopefuls met in South Carolina to debate, New York Senator Hillary Clinton has regained the lead in her quest for the White House.
May 7, 2007
Democrats Lead By 11 in Congressional Ballot Poll
Forty-seven percent (47%) say they would currently vote for the Democrat in their district while 36% would pull the voting lever for a Republican.
May 4, 2007
22% Believe Bush Knew About 9/11 Attacks in Advance
Democrats in America are evenly divided on the question of whether George W. Bush knew about the 9/11 terrorist attacks in advance.
May 4, 2007
Election 2008: Clinton Ties Giuliani 45% to 45%
In the race for the presidency, Senator Hillary Clinton (D) and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) are now tied 45% to 45%.
May 3, 2007
Improved Job Security and Finances Boost Atlanta Worker Confidence in April
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta workers rose for the fourth straight time in April, climbing four points to 123.7. Improved job security and personal finances contributed to the city’s growing Index. Atlanta’s latest reading is more than seven points stronger than one year ago, when it was 116.6. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, fell 1.5 points to 107.5 in April.
May 3, 2007
Hiring Forecasts Continue to Heighten PA Worker Confidence
Worker confidence in Pennsylvania continued to rise in April, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) jumped 8.6 points to 111.2. More expected hiring and reduced concerns about job loss contributed to the increase. The latest measure of worker sentiment is also higher than last April, when the state’s Index was 104.3.
May 3, 2007
Tampa Workers Concerned about Job Loss in April
Tampa worker confidence remained virtually unchanged in April, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) inched up .7 points to 113.3. Despite the city’ Index being stagnant, job loss concerns increased notably. Tampa’s latest Index is below last April’s reading of 117.3. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, fell 1.5 points to 107.5 in April.
May 3, 2007
Worker Confidence Up Among Hispanics and African-Americans
Worker confidence rose among both Hispanic and African-Americans in April. The monthly Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Hispanics climbed 3.9 points to 105.3, while the reading for African-Americans rose for the third straight month, gaining 2.3 points to register 96.8 in April. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all races and ethnicities, fell 1.5 points to 107.5.
May 3, 2007
LA Worker Confidence Falls Again in April
Worker confidence in LA dropped for the second consecutive month in April, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index declined 7.2 points to 104.5.
May 3, 2007
Chicago Worker Confidence Cools as Finance Concerns Rise
After hitting a record high in March, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Chicago workers fell 4.5 points to 102.3. Heightened financial concerns largely impacted the monthly measure of worker confidence’s decline. Despite the drop, the Windy City’s latest reading is dramatically higher than its April 2006 reading of 90.6. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, also fell 1.5 points in April to 107.5.
May 3, 2007
Healthcare Workers’ Confidence Weakens
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers fell 6.8 points to 104.3 in April. A decrease in expected hiring, increase in expected layoffs and drop in job satisfaction drove the decline. The latest Index is six points lower than last April’s reading of 110.3. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, fell 1.5 points to 107.5 in April.
May 3, 2007
Accounting & Finance Workers’ Confidence Plummets
After a jump in March, worker confidence among accounting and finance workers dropped in April, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slid 17.6 points to 104.0. More workers saying their finances are getting worse and decreased job satisfaction had the greatest impact on the fall. The latest reading for this group of workers is 6.8 points lower than last April’s reading of 110.8.
May 3, 2007
NYC Worker Confidence Remains Steady in April
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York City held steady in April, slipping just .3 points from its record high to 98.7. The latest monthly measure of worker confidence for the Big Apple is about nine points higher than last April’s 89.6. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, fell 1.5 points in April to 107.5.
May 3, 2007
San Francisco Workers Expect Less Hiring, More Layoffs
After a substantial jump in March, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for San Francisco recorded a minimal gain of .8 points to 107.3 in April. Improved financial sentiments were offset by less expected hiring and more expected layoffs. The city’s latest measure of worker confidence is stronger than last April’s 105.8. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, fell 1.5 points to 107.5 in April.
May 3, 2007
Job Security Concerns Dampen Worker Confidence in Twin Cities
Worker confidence in Minneapolis-St. Paul cooled from a record high in April, as the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for the Twin Cities fell 7.2 points to 106.9. All factors contributing to the measure of worker confidence declined; however the latest reading is well above last Aprils’ 98.9.
May 3, 2007
Better Finances, Hiring Boost Philadelphia Worker Confidence
Worker confidence in Philadelphia continued climbing in April, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) jumped 9.9 points to 108.6. This marks the city’s sixth consecutive month of improved employee sentiment. Greater hiring expectations coupled with improved perceptions of finances triggered the latest rise. Philadelphia’s most recent Index is well above last April’s reading of 102.6. In sharp contrast, the composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, fell 1.5 points in April to 107.5.
May 3, 2007
Confidence Among Florida Worker Falters
Florida workers felt less confident in April, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell one point to 120.1.
