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September 29, 2006

Governor Job Approvals: WV Tops; OH at Bottom

West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin (D) leads his fellow governors in job approval scores in the most recent Rasmussen Reports survey of voters in 27 states.

September 29, 2006

Bush Job Approvals: Disapprovals Rule

As the second half of his second term approaches, President Bush’s job performance continues to receive poor reviews from the American public.

September 29, 2006

OK Governor: Henry’s Lead Now 25

Incumbent Democratic Gov. Brad Henry has extended his already impressive lead over U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook by four points since last month’s survey. The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Henry leading Istook 59% to 34%.

September 27, 2006

FL Governor: Crist by 5

In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey of the Florida gubernatorial race, Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist leads Democratic Congressman Jim Davis 45% to 40%.

September 27, 2006

FL Senate: Nelson Still Jogging to Reelection

Now that Florida's gubernatorial primaries are over, Democratic Senator Bill Nelson has finally started running TV spots in support of his reelection bid.

September 27, 2006

Chavez and His UN Remarks Rejected by Most Americans

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez gave a fiery speech at the United Nations last week in which he referred to U.S. President George W. Bush as the “Devil.” How the remarks played in Venezuela we don’t know, but in the U.S. they were not well received.

September 27, 2006

Just 31% Have Favorable Opinion of U.N.

Just 31% of American adults have a favorable opinion of the United Nations. The latest Rasmussen Reports national public opinion survey also found that 45% disagree and have an unfavorable opinion.

September 27, 2006

41% Say Madonna Staged Crucifixion “Offensive”

Never one to shy away from controversy, Madonna is at it again with her current “Confessions” world tour. During one segment of her performance, the Material Girl sings while suspended from a giant cross and wearing a crown of thorns.

September 26, 2006

CO Governor: Ritter's Biggest Lead Yet

Less than two months before the election, Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter (D) has jumped even further ahead in Colorado's gubernatorial race. He now leads Republican Representative Bob Beauprez 50% to 34%.

September 26, 2006

AZ Senate: Kyl’s Lead Cut to 11

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl’s lead has taken a hit, but he’s still in control of his bid for another term in the United States Senate.

September 26, 2006

Small Businesses Upbeat on Economy

The Discover® Small Business Watch (SM) rose to 107.7 in September as small business owners expressed increased confidence in the U.S. economy.

September 26, 2006

AZ Governor: Napolitano by 18

Incumbent Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano is maintaining her comfortable lead in Arizona’s gubernatorial contest. The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Napolitano leading Republican challenger Len Munsil 56% to 38%.

September 26, 2006

NE Governor & Senate: Incumbents in Charge

With nearly three-quarters of voters aligned in his camp, incumbent Gov. Dave Heineman has smooth sailing ahead in his bid for reelection. On the Senate side, Republican challenger Pete Ricketts continues to trail incumbent U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson.

September 25, 2006

54% Have Favorable Opinion of Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI made headlines last week when remarks contained within a speech he gave in Germany were deemed offensive by the Muslim community. Sixty-one percent (61%) of respondents to a recent Rasmussen Reports survey say they’ve been following the news of the Pope’s misstep closely.

September 25, 2006

OR Governor: Kulongoski Still Leading

Though by a slimmer margin than last month, Democratic Governor Ted Kulongoski is maintaining a comfortable advantage over Republican Ron Saxton in Oregon's gubernatorial race.

September 25, 2006

MT Senate: Burns Still Trailing

Embattled Republican Senator Conrad Burns now trails Democrat Jon Tester 43% to 50%. Tester enjoyed the same seven-point advantage in early July, right after clinching the Democratic nomination.

September 25, 2006

WA Senate: Cantwell Now Leads by 6

Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell's lead over Republican Mike McGavick has slumped by eleven percentage points—the same amount by which it spiked in our early-September poll.

September 25, 2006

WI Governor & Senate: Doyle (D) 47% Green (R) 44% for Governor

Republican Congressman Mark Green has closed to within three points of incumbent Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle. The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Doyle leading Green 47% to 44%.

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September 25, 2006

Senate Balance of Power - September 25, 2006

The battle for control of the U.S. Senate remains very close. Rasmussen Reports now rates 49 seats as Republican or Leans Republican while 48 seats are rated as Democrat or Leans Democrat.

September 23, 2006

ME Governor: Baldacci (D) by 5

Incumbent Democratic Governor John Baldacci has eked out a five-point advantage over Republican challenger Chandler Woodcock in the latest Rasmussen Reports election poll of Maine's gubernatorial race.