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July 6, 2006

MO Senate: A Slight Turn of the Tide Yields a Tie

After months of toggling leads, the race for Missouri’s seat in the U.S. Senate between incumbent Republican Sen. Jim Talent and State Auditor Claire McCaskill has now leveled.

July 5, 2006

Chicagoland Residents Less Confident About Economy

Chicagoland consumers are less confident in the U.S. economy than the national average, according to the Rasmussen Consumer Index for Chicagoland released today by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.

July 5, 2006

Party Affiliation Trends

During the month of June, 37.0% of Americans identified themselves as Democrats, up from 36.4% in May. Only once in the past year have a larger share of American adults identified themselves as Democrats.

July 5, 2006

Workers Confidence Holds Steady in June

After declining in May, U.S. worker confidence in the employment market held steady in June, as the Hudson Employment Index(SM) shifted up 0.1 points to 102.4.

July 4, 2006

39% Say George Washington Greatest Founding Father

Thirty-nine percent (39%) of Americans say that George Washington is the greatest of the nation’s Founding Fathers. A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 adults found that 26% named Thomas Jefferson as the greatest of the Founders while 21% preferred Benjamin Franklin.

July 4, 2006

Happy Fourth of July

Two-thirds of Americans (69%) are likely to watch fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend. A Rasmussen Reports survey also found that 59% will enjoy a cook-out, 31% will sing patriotic songs, and 15% will participate in or watch a parade.

June 30, 2006

Churchgoers Disapprove of Gay and Lesbian Pastors

Is it appropriate for gay and lesbian church members to serve as pastors and bishops in a Christian Church? Two thirds (67%) of those who attend Church weekly say no. Just 27% of those faithful worshippers say yes.

June 30, 2006

The Vote: Most Agree with Photo-ID Requirement, English-Only Ballots

Seventy-seven percent (77%) of likely voters across the country agree that displaying a photo ID should be required to cast a vote. Democrats and liberals are a bit less likely to agree than members of other groups identified in our survey.

June 30, 2006

New Mexico Governor: Richardson with 20+ Lead

Republicans have installed a new contender in the race for Governor here. Whether former state Republican Party chairman John Dendahl can fare better than ousted standard-bearer J.R. Damron, who had been uncontested in his nomination bid, remains to be seen.

June 30, 2006

New Mexico Senate: Democratic Incumbent Looks Safe

Democratic incumbent, U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, is gliding to reelection, currently leading GOP nominee Allen McCullough 59% to 33%.

June 30, 2006

Minnesota Governor: Pawlenty in Pitched Battle

Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty continues to trail DFL Attorney General Mike Hatch.

June 30, 2006

Minnesota Senate: Toss-up, Still

With only 7% of voters undecided, DFL county attorney Amy Klobuchar continues to hold a narrow edge over Republican Representative Mark Kennedy in the race to succeed Senator Mark Dayton (D), who is retiring after a single term.

June 29, 2006

Florida Governor: Crist (R) Lead Widens

Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist has opened a double digit lead in the race to succeed Governor Jeb Bush, leading Democratic Congressman Jim Davis 49% to 35% in our latest survey.

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June 29, 2006

Pennsylvania Governor: Rendell by 14

In the race for the governor's mansion in Pennsylvania, Democratic Governor Ed Rendell now leads Republican Lynn Swann 50% to 36%.

June 29, 2006

Congressional Ballot: Dems 47%, GOP 34%

A Rasmussen Reports national opinion survey of 1,000 Likely Voters found that 47% would vote for the Democrat in their district if the election were held today.

June 28, 2006

Most Americans More Concerned With Terrorism Than North Korean Missiles

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of 1,000 adults found that 71% of Americans consider terrorism the bigger threat.

June 28, 2006

Most Americans Wild for Walmart

A Rasmussen Reports survey conducted on June 28, 2006 found that 69% of Americans have a favorable opinion of Walmart, including 29% who have a very favorable opinion of the retail giant.

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June 28, 2006

Hillary Meter

Our latest Hillary Meter survey finds that only thirty-one percent (31%) of Americans would definitely vote for Senator Hillary Clinton if she were the democratic nominee for President.

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June 28, 2006

New Mexico Governor and Senate: Democratic Incumbents Look Safe

Republicans have installed a new contender in the race for Governor here. Whether former state Republican Party chairman John Dendahl can fare better than ousted standard-bearer J.R. Damron, who had been uncontested in his nomination bid, remains to be seen. But Dendahl is regarded by insiders as the more formidable candidate.

June 27, 2006

Americans Concerned About Inflation

Thirty-six percent (36%) of Americans are very worried about inflation over the next year or so.