According to the latest Rasmussen Reports election survey of 500 likely voters, incumbent Gov. Jim Doyle (D) continues to enjoy a narrow lead over his Republican challenger, Congressman Mark Green, 47% to 41%. Doyle’s numbers remain unchanged from the last survey in April while Green’s have seen a two-point drop.
Whether you choose to catch some waves in Waikiki, cruise the Caribbean, swoosh down the slopes in Aspen, or simply catch up on the latest bestsellers next to the pool, a vacation can be the stuff dreams are made of—a needed escape from the daily grind of the real world.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Democratic Congressman Ben Cardin still leads Republican Lt. Governor Michael Steele, but no longer by double digits in this tightening race.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Two Democrats vying for the gubernatorial nomination in Massachusetts now earn more than 40% support when likely voters consider three-way match-ups.
Democrat Jon Tester leads Republican Senator Conrad Burns 50% to 43% making Burns the second most vulnerable Senator seeking re-election this year.
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.
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.
