Traditional Views of Marriage Tops in Voters' Minds
Look up the word marriage in The American Heritage Dictionary and the first entry reads “the legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife.”
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July 19, 2006
July 19, 2006
53% of Churchgoers Say Attendance is Growing
Fifty-three percent (53%) of American churchgoers say that attendance at their Church is growing. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 11% say attendance is declining while 33% see little change.
July 19, 2006
Home and Office - Workers Want It All
While only 23 percent of U.S. employees work from home or are given that option, most of the work force (59 percent) believes that telecommuting at least part-time is the ideal work situation.
July 18, 2006
Rhode Island Senate: Chafee Now Trailing by 5
It doesn't look good for Republican Senator Lincoln Chafee, whose support has gone from bad to worse in the latest Rasmussen Reports election poll of Rhode Island's U.S. Senate race.
July 18, 2006
Rhode Island Governor: Carcieri, Fogarty Still in Dead Heat
Things aren't getting any better for Rhode Island's top Republican incumbents. Gaining a couple points since June hasn't helped Governor Donald Carcieri (R) gain traction in the competitive gubernatorial race.
July 17, 2006
Maryland Senate: Steele Catching Up
Democratic Congressman Ben Cardin still leads Republican Lt. Governor Michael Steele, but no longer by double digits in this tightening race.
July 17, 2006
Maryland Governor: Ehrlich Still Trailing
In the race for Maryland Governor, Republican Governor Bob Ehrlich continues to lag behind his Democratic challenger, Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley, who now leads 49% to 42%.
July 17, 2006
Nebraska Governor: Heineman with Hefty Lead over Hahn
In the race for governor, Republican incumbent Dave Heineman tops Democratic challenger David Hahn with 74% of voters a favorable or somewhat favorable opinion of the sitting governor compared to 34% for his challenger.
July 17, 2006
Space Shuttle Discovery's Safe Landing Marks Successful Return to Flight
The space shuttle Discovery’s return to earth at 9:14 E.T. Monday morning capped a successful 13-day mission during which the shuttle’s 7-member crew connected with the International Space Station to drop off supplies and make repairs, as well as test new techniques and materials that can be used to make shuttle repairs.
July 17, 2006
Nebraska Senate and Governor Races: Advantage Incumbents
It’s always good to be an incumbent in American politics. That’s especially true in Nebraska this year where the incumbent Senator and Governor are from opposing parties. But, regardless of the party label, both incumbents enjoy strong support from the state’s voters.
July 13, 2006
IL Governor: Blagojevich Now Up by 11
After trailing earlier in the campaign season, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (D) now leads Republican State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka by 11-points in his bid for re-election.
July 13, 2006
Ms. Jolie Viewed Favorably By 46%
She’s an Oscar winning actress, philanthropist and a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations. But how did Angelina Jolie fare in a recent Rasmussen Reports survey?
July 12, 2006
Private Business Owners Split on Economy
An inaugural survey of more than 600 private business owners in the United States whose companies employ at least 50 people showed decidedly mixed views on the current and future state of the U.S. economy.
July 12, 2006
Hillary Meter: 37% Would Vote Against Clinton in 2008
Our latest Hillary Meter survey shows little change in perceptions of the New York Senator. Thirty-seven percent (37%) of voters say they would definitely vote against the Senator if she were nominated for President.
July 11, 2006
MA Governor: Dems Edging Forward
Two Democrats vying for the gubernatorial nomination in Massachusetts now earn more than 40% support when likely voters consider three-way match-ups.
July 11, 2006
Montana Trending To Tester
Democrat Jon Tester leads Republican Senator Conrad Burns 50% to 43% making Burns the second most vulnerable Senator seeking re-election this year.
July 11, 2006
A Turning Tide in the War on Terror?
The latest results of Rasmussen Reports’ monthly survey on the War on Terror show signs that Americans may be becoming more cautiously optimistic about their country’s performance.
July 11, 2006
Majority of Americans Still Unfazed about North Korea
North Korea’s July 4, 2006, test launch of seven missiles has done surprisingly little to stir public fear in the United States. The overwhelming majority of respondents to a Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey conducted in the days following the launch still view terrorism as a more serious threat to the United States.
July 10, 2006
Massachusetts 2008
Could John McCain (R) Beat Hillary Clinton (D) in Massachusetts? The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll in the Bay State shows McCain wresting 44% of the vote to 43% for Clinton.
July 10, 2006
Maryland: Kerry 53% Bush 39%
In Maryland, the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Senator Kerry with 53% of the vote and President Bush with 39%. Four years ago, Al Gore defeated Bush to carry Maryland 57% to 40%..
