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May 28, 2004

47% Say Iraq Will Get Worse in Coming Months

Forty-seven percent (47%) of America's voters expect the situation in Iraq to get worse during the coming months. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 28% expect things to get better.

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May 26, 2004

Russo Poised to Attract Anti-War Votes

Nineteen percent (19%) of Americans would consider voting for Aaron Russo if they knew he would end the War in Iraq and bring our troops home. Russo is a candidate for the Libertarian Party Presidential nomination.

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May 24, 2004

62% Say Tax Hikes Next Year Will Hurt Economy

Sixty-two percent (62%) of American voters believe that raising taxes next year will hurt the economy. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 17% believe that tax hikes will help the economy. Another 14% say raising taxes will have no impact.

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May 21, 2004

23% Say Their Firms Outsource Jobs to Entrepreneurs

Company outsourcing of jobs to smaller firms and the self-employed has created a created a large pool of entrepreneurs who derive revenue from large companies.

Data collected as part of the Hudson Employment Index shows that more than 9 million workers now work in this segment of the economy. Many of these workers would probably have been employed directly by large companies at an earlier point in time.

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May 20, 2004

To Control Government Spending: 41% Trust Kerry

Forty-one percent (41%) of American voters trust John Kerry more than George W. Bush when it comes to controlling government spending. A nearly identical number, 40% trust Bush more.

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May 20, 2004

57% Say Bush Conservative

Fifty-seven percent (57%) of American voters believe that, in political terms, George W. Bush is conservative. Another 28% see the President as moderate.

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May 18, 2004

44% Say Iraqi Prison Abuse Isolated Event

Americans are more likely today than they were two weeks ago to believe that the Iraqi prison abuse was fairly widespread. However, that has not dented their belief that the Iraqi people are better off today than they were under Saddam Hussein.

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May 18, 2004

Illinois Senate: Obama 48% Ryan 40%

In the Illinois campaign for the U.S. Senate, Democrat Barack Obama leads Republican Jack Ryan 48% to 40%.

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May 17, 2004

Illinois: Kerry 48% Bush 43%

In Illinois, the latest Rasmussen Reports poll finds Senator John F. Kerry with 48% of the vote to 43% for President George W. Bush.

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May 14, 2004

Is Zogby Right? Is the Election Kerry's to Lose?

Last Sunday, pollster John Zogby created quite a stir by announcing his view that the election is now Kerry's to lose. John is a good pollster and makes many good points, but I respectfully disagree with him on this one.

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May 13, 2004

50% Say Iraq Will Get Worse in Coming Months

Half of America's voters expect the situation in Iraq to get worse during the coming months. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 30% expect things to get better.

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May 11, 2004

Just 41% Believe Iraq Will Become Peaceful and Free

Just 41% of American voters now say that Iraq is likely to "become a peaceful nation enjoying freedom and democracy." A Rasmussen Reports survey found that most voters (54%) say such a positive outcome is not very likely or not at all likely.

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May 7, 2004

48% Say Iraqi Prison Abuse Isolated Event

Nine-out-of-ten Americans have read, seen, or heard news stories about the abuse of Iraqi prisoners. Half of all voters (48%) believe that such abuses represent an isolated event. However, 29% believe such practices are fairly widespread.

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May 5, 2004

Hudson Employment Index Up to 107.1

The Hudson Employment Index inched up to its highest level of the year this month at 107.1. Last month, the Index was at 106.8. Thirty-three percent (33%) of workers say that their employers will hire more employees in the coming months.

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May 3, 2004

Arkansas: Bush 45% Kerry 45%

President George W. Bush and Senator John F. Kerry are tied in Arkansas. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey in that state found both men earning 45% of the vote.

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April 29, 2004

Wisconsin: Kerry 50% Bush 42%

Senator John F. Kerry holds an eight-point lead over President George W. Bush in Wisconsin. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey in that state found Kerry earning 50% of the vote to Bush's 42%.

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April 27, 2004

38% Have Favorable Opinion of U.N.

Just 38% of American voters have a favorable opinion of the United Nations these days. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that 44% have an unfavorable view.

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April 27, 2004

62% Say World Better If More Like USA

More than six-out-of-ten American voters believe the USA is a good role model for the rest of the world.
A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 64% of voters believe that American society is generally fair and decent.

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April 27, 2004

38% Have Favorable Opinion of U.N.

Just 38% of American voters have a favorable opinion of the United Nations these days. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that 44% have an unfavorable view.

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April 26, 2004

Oregon: Kerry 46% Bush 45%

Four years ago, Al Gore defeated George W. Bush in Oregon by about 7,000 votes out of more than 1.5 million. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey in Oregon finds that things are just as close today.