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May 22, 2006

Florida Senate

Senator Bill Nelson (D) from Florida has hit the 60% level of support in his bid for re-election.

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May 22, 2006

Bonds Hits 714, Baseball Fans Have Doubts

Barry Bonds hit major league home-run number 714 over the weekend, but only 41% of baseball fans believe he should be allowed in the Hall of Fame.

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May 18, 2006

Ohio Governor

Congressman Ted Strickland (D) leads Secretary of State Ken Blackwell (R) by 16-percentage points in the race to become Governor of Ohio.

May 17, 2006

Congressional Ballot: Dems 48% GOP 33%

Following the President's Monday night speech, Democrats enjoy a 15-point advantage on the Generic Congressional Ballot.

May 17, 2006

39% Agree With President on Immigration

Thirty-nine percent (39%) of Americans agree with President Bush's approach on the immigration issue. An equal number disagree, while 22% are not sure.

May 17, 2006

55% Say Immigration "Very Important" Voting Issue

Fifty-five percent (55%) of Americans say that the immigration issue is "very important" in terms of how they will vote this November.

May 16, 2006

Just 27% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction

Just 27% of Americans believe the United States is heading in the right direction while 68% believe we have gotten off on the wrong track.

May 16, 2006

Montana Senate

Republican Senator Conrad Burns once again trails both Democrats vying for his job.

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May 16, 2006

Washington Senate

Senator Maria Cantwell (D) from Washington has been on the defensive lately. She has antagonized some of the political left with her stand on Iraq and her vote on the Alito nomination.

May 15, 2006

2004 Re-match

A polling rematch of the 2004 Presidential Election shows that John Kerry leads George W. Bush 48% to 41%.

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May 15, 2006

Massachusetts Governor

A month has gone by since our last poll in Massachusetts and there's a new Democrat in the race for Governor.

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May 15, 2006

Hillary Meter

While George W. Bush is sinking in the polls, Senator Hillary Clinton is bouncing back. Thirty-one percent (31%) of Americans say they would definitely vote for the former First Lady if she runs for President in 2008. Just 33% will definitely vote against her.

May 15, 2006

Ohio Senate

Ohio Congressman Sherrod Brown (D) holds a three-point lead over incumbent Senator Mike DeWine (R).

May 14, 2006

Happy Mother's Day

On Mother's Day 2006, 67% of American adults believe that "being a Mother [is] the most important role for a woman to fill in today’s world." Just 19% disagree.

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May 13, 2006

Nebraska Senate

The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll in Nebraska shows Democratic Senator Ben Nelson leads former Ameritrade COO Pete Ricketts (R) 54% to 35%.

May 12, 2006

Arkansas Governor

For the second straight month, Democrat Mike Beebe holds an 11-point lead over Republican Asa Hutchinson in the Arkansas Governor's Race.

May 12, 2006

Missouri Senate

In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey of Missouri's competitive race for the U.S. Senate, Republican Senator Jim Talent narrowly leads his Democratic challenger, State Auditor Claire McCaskill, 43% to 40%.

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May 11, 2006

West Virginia Senate

The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll in West Virginia shows Byrd leading Raese 57% to 34%.

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May 11, 2006

40% Say U.S. Winning War on Terror

Pessimism about the War on Terror declined a bit in early May, but public confidence in George W. Bush's handling of the situation in Iraq also fell.

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May 10, 2006

South Carolina Governor

South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford (R) holds a solid lead over two Democrats who want his job. Sanford leads State Senator Tommy Moore (D) 52% to 33%. Sanford also leads Florence Mayor Frank Willis (D) by 27 points, 55% to 28%.