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December 6, 2006

California Worker Confidence Spikes

For the second consecutive month, worker confidence in California jumped in November as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) spiked nine points to 120.6.

December 6, 2006

Florida Worker Confidence Improves

For the second consecutive month, worker confidence in Florida rose in November, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) increased 2.7 points to 121.4.

December 6, 2006

Ohio Worker Confidence Rises

For the fourth consecutive month, Ohio worker confidence rose in October, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed 4.2 points to 107.8, its highest level in more than two years.

December 6, 2006

Pennsylvania Worker Confidence Improves

For the third consecutive month, worker confidence in Pennsylvania increased in November, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) gained 2.2 points to 103.3.

December 6, 2006

Texas Worker Confidence Slips

Confidence among Texas workers weakened in November, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slipped 2.4 points to 120.1.

December 6, 2006

Accounting & Finance Workers' Confidence Hits 2006 High

Worker confidence among accounting and finance professionals in November hit a record high for the year, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) spiked 10 points to 117.2.

December 6, 2006

Worker Confidence Up Among Hispanics, Steady Among African-Americans

Worker confidence shot up among Hispanics, but was stable among African-American workers in November.

December 6, 2006

IT Worker Confidence Up Sharply

Worker confidence among IT professionals increased in November to a 2006 high, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 6.2 points to 115.8.

December 6, 2006

Legal Sector Worker Confidence Up

Confidence among workers in the legal sector continued to gain strength, as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) spiked 12.2 points from 104.0 in October to 116.2 in November.

December 6, 2006

Manufacturing Worker Confidence Lifts

Confidence among manufacturing workers continued to rise in November, as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) inched up 1.9 points to 91.4.

December 6, 2006

Healthcare Workers Confidence Continues to Rise

The Hudson Employment IndexSM for healthcare workers rose for the third consecutive month in November, gaining two points to register at 107.7.

December 5, 2006

Dem Congress May Benefit from Low Expectations

When Democrats formally take control of Congress in January, they may benefit from one of the most important tactical advantages in the political world—low expectations.

December 5, 2006

Election 2008: John McCain (R) Leads Clinton (D)

John McCain (R) now holds a four-point advantage over Hillary Clinton (D) in the Election 2008 race for the White House. Rudy Giuliani (R) has opened a five-point lead over Clinton, 48% to 43%.

December 5, 2006

2008 Presidential Primaries: Clinton & Obama Lead Dems

A pair of New York politicians lead the early primary polling for Election 2008. Senator Hillary Clinton (D) now attracts 34% support from Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters. On the GOP side, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) is on top with 31% support.

December 5, 2006

Election 2008: Gingrich Trails Clinton, Obama

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R) trails the two Democratic front-runners in a Rasmussen Reports Election 2008 poll.

December 4, 2006

51% Say Holiday Season is Joyful

Although they’ve been doing battle at the shopping malls to find the perfect gifts, 51% of respondents to a Rasmussen Reports survey about holiday shopping say they find this time of the year joyful.

December 1, 2006

62% Will Have Christmas Trees

Sixty-two percent (62%) of Americans will be decorating a Christmas tree this year. A Rasmussen Reports survey finds that 22% say they’ll skip this holiday tradition.

November 30, 2006

52% View Pelosi As Liberal

Typically, Congressional leaders are little known to voters nationwide. But, that’s not the case with Nancy Pelosi.

November 29, 2006

Shopping Season Officially Underway

Fifty-two percent (52%) of Americans have started their holiday shopping, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports holiday shopping survey.

November 28, 2006

Election 2008: Vilsack (D) Trails McCain (R)

Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack (D) has his sights set on the White House, but few Americans have their eyes on Tom Vilsack. A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 Likely Voters found that 61% of Americans don’t know enough about him to form an opinion.