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June 5, 2006

Rice Viewed Favorably By Public

A Rasmussen Reports survey of perceptions of the president's cabinet finds that 64% of Americans hold a favorable view of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, while only 29% hold an unfavorable view.

June 5, 2006

Senate Approves Paulson As Treasury Secretary

The Senate approved departing Goldman Sachs CEO Henry Paulson as the New Treasury Secretary today. The approval came just hours after the Senate Finance Committee endorsed Paulson.

June 5, 2006

Party Affiliation

During the month of May, 33.6% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans.

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June 5, 2006

Americans Prefer North American Travel

Americans aren't champing at the bit to go to Europe. But many have plans to travel to Canada, or are at least thinking about it.

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June 5, 2006

New Treasury Secretary Draws Little Notice

Incoming Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson is viewed favorably by just 20% of Americans. But few among the general public express an opinion either way.

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June 4, 2006

Americans Feel Good About Life

Two-out-of-three Americans (68%) rate their own life as good or excellent. A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,204 Adults conducted May 18, 2006 found that 22% rate their own life as fair while 9% say poor.

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June 4, 2006

Reading Books Is Still Popular Activity

In the digital era, is it possible that books are still number 1?

June 2, 2006

American Idol Phenomenon Hits New Peak

The American Idol phenomenon hit a new peak this week as sales for the Season Five Encore Anthology hit 154,000 in the first week.

June 2, 2006

Hurricane Season

As hurricane season begins, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff is optimistic.

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May 31, 2006

Pennsylvania Senate: Casey by 23

The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll in Pennsylvania shows Republican Senator Rick Santorum solidifying his standing as most vulnerable congressional incumbent this election season.

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May 31, 2006

Worker Confidence Falls Five Points

U.S. worker confidence in the employment market declined in May, as the Hudson Employment Index fell 5.4 points to 102.3. Lowered optimism regarding personal finances and less anticipated hiring contributed to the drop.

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May 30, 2006

Pennsylvania Senate: Casey by 23

Senator Santorum is viewed favorably by 42% of likely voters, unfavorably by 47%. About a quarter, 26%, view Santorum Very Unfavorably.

May 29, 2006

57% Will Pay Tribute on Memorial Day

Often seen as the unofficial beginning of summer and a convenient occasion for travel and get-togethers, the holiday also has a more significant meaning for many Americans—often a deeply personal one.

May 28, 2006

Tony Snow: Mixed Reviews

White House Press Secretary Tony Snow has opened to mixed reviews among the general public. After a month on the job, 34% have a favorable opinion of him, 28% have an unfavorable view, and 38% have no opinion one way or the other.

May 28, 2006

Congressional Leadership

Republican and Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate disagree about just about everything it seems, but a Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 adults found some common ground across party lines--all four Congressional leaders earn a net unfavorable rating from the American public.

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May 26, 2006

New Jersey Senate

In New Jersey's U.S. Senate campaign, Republican Tom Kean, Jr. (R) now leads Senator Robert Menendez (D) by just three points, 40% to 37%.

May 26, 2006

Memorial Day Weekend

The calendar may say that summer comes in June, but 65% of Americans say that Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of the summer season.

May 25, 2006

Americans View The DaVinci Code as Work of Fiction

The DaVinci Code attracted demonstrations during filming, overcame legal efforts aimed at preventing its distribution, and was condemned by many for distorting the story of Jesus.

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May 25, 2006

Pennsylvania Governor

Governor Ed Rendell (D) has opened his biggest lead of the season over challenger and political newcomer Lynn Swann (R).

May 23, 2006

California Governor

Our April survey of the California race for governor showed Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger pulling into his first substantial lead of the year over both Democrats vying for their party's gubernatorial nomination.