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August 4, 2006

Georgia Governor: Perdue With 14-Point Lead Over Taylor

Lt. Governor Mark Taylor (D) spent the first half of 2006 winning the right to be challenge Governor Sonny Perdue (R) in this November’s election. The second half of the year may be a bit tougher.

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August 4, 2006

New Jersey Senate: Menendez Maintains Lead

For the second straight Rasmussen Reports election poll, Democratic Senator Robert Menendez leads his challenger, New Jersey State Senator Tom Kean, Jr.

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August 4, 2006

South Carolina Governor

The South Carolina governor’s race is becoming even more competitive with Republican Governor Mark Sanford leading his Democratic challenger, State Senator Tommy Moore, 47% to 38% (see crosstabs). Sanford’s lead in last month’s survey was 51% to 39% .

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August 3, 2006

Iowa Governor: Culver, Nussle in Toss-Up

Secretary of State Chet Culver (D) continues to edge out Congressman Jim Nussle (R) in Iowa's race for Governor. In the previous Rasmussen Reports election poll, Culver was six percentage points ahead. Now, as the nominee, Culver leads Nussle by just three points, 41% to 38%

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August 3, 2006

Oregon Governor

Results of the latest Rasmussen Reports election survey of 500 likely voters show Democratic incumbent Governor Ted Kulongoski widening his lead in his bid for re-election.

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August 3, 2006

Pennsylvania Governor: Rendell (D) Sustains Double-Digit Lead

For the third survey in a row, Democratic Governor Ed Rendell is enjoying a double-digit lead over Republican challenger Lynn Swann in Pennsylvania's gubernatorial race.

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August 3, 2006

Pennsylvania Senate: Santorum Still Below 40%

Democratic challenger Bob Casey, Jr. is maintaining a double-digit advantage over Senator Rick Santorum, leading 50% to 39% (see crosstabs).

August 2, 2006

Most Americans Supportive of Minimum Wage Increase & Estate Tax Proposal

Proposed legislation to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 per hour and increase exemptions on the estate tax was blocked in the Senate on Thursday night, August 3. The action taken prevented the bill from being brought to the Senate floor for a vote.

August 2, 2006

U.S. Worker Confidence Unaffected by Mideast Turmoil, Stock Performance and Gas Prices

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) held steady at 101.9 in July, marking the third consecutive month that the measure of worker confidence has remained essentially unchanged.

August 2, 2006

"World Trade Center" Coming to Big Screens

On August 9, Paramount studios will release “World Trade Center,” the true story of two New York City Port Authority police officers trapped in the rubble of the twin towers and the efforts to rescue them.

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August 2, 2006

Arizona Governor: Napolitano Still Way Ahead

Although the gap has narrowed since late May, Democratic Governor Janet Napolitano still maintains a double-digit lead over the Republicans who want her job.

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August 2, 2006

Arizona Senate: Kyl Still In Command

There’s no big change in the Arizona race for U.S. Senate. That’s good news for the incumbent Republican, who continues an apparent glide to reelection.

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August 2, 2006

Maine Governor: At 43%, Baldacci Is Six Points Ahead

Democratic Governor John Baldacci's thin advantage in our mid-June poll, which showed him leading Republican challenger Chandler Woodcock 45% to 43%, has grown by four points. In the latest Rasmussen Reports election poll, Baldacci now leads Woodcock 43% to 37%.

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August 1, 2006

California Governor: Schwarzenegger Leads by Six

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) has a six-point lead over Phil Angelides (D) 47% to 41% in the latest Rasmussen Reports election poll.

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August 1, 2006

Florida Governor: Crist (R) Lead Narrows

In the sunshine state's competitive gubernatorial contest, Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist is still polling better against two Democrats than is Republican State Chief Financial Officer Tom
Gallagher.

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August 1, 2006

Michigan Governor: Will Slow & Steady Win the Race?

After months of slowly climbing in the polls, Republican Dick DeVos now leads incumbent Governor Jennifer Granholm (D) 48% to 43%.

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August 1, 2006

Ohio Governor: Strickland (D) Lead Holding

Unlike the U.S. Senate race in the state, Ohio's gubernatorial contest is not showing much movement.

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August 1, 2006

Ohio Senate: Again, DeWine (R) Behind

Here we go again. For the second time in three consecutive election polls of Ohio's competitive race for U.S. Senate, the Democratic challenger has edged ahead of the Republican incumbent.

July 31, 2006

Aniston, Pitt & Vaughn Have All the Right Moves

Meet the celebrities: Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise, Paris Hilton, Brad Pitt and Vince Vaughn.

July 31, 2006

The Immigration Factor

Immigration is an issue clearly on voters’ minds according to the results of a recent Rasmussen Reports poll.