THE ONES THAT GOT AWAY by Larry J. Sabato
In every election cycle there are contests that one party “should” win but does not, usually because its partisans have chosen unwisely in the party primary.
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October 8, 2010
October 8, 2010
Minnesota Governor: Dayton (D), Emmer (R) Remain in Tight Race
Democrat Mark Dayton and Republican Tom Emmer are still in a virtual tie in Minnesota’s gubernatorial contest.
October 8, 2010
Florida Senate: Rubio (R) Hits 50% Mark in Three-Way Race
Coming off a contentious televised debate, Republican Marco Rubio has now jumped to a two-to-one lead over Independent candidate Charlie Crist in Florida’s U.S. Senate race. Democratic Congressman Kendrick Meek still runs third.
October 8, 2010
Washington Senate: Rossi (R) Inches Ahead of Murray (D)
Republican challenger Dino Rossi has edged slightly ahead of incumbent Democrat Patty Murray in Washington’s U.S. Senate race.
October 8, 2010
Stocks Gallup Higher By Lawrence Kudlow
Could it have been the new Gallup poll that drove stocks up almost 200 points on Tuesday? That blockbuster survey, regarded by many as the blue-chip gold standard for election forecasting, pointed to an unprecedented Republican landslide tsunami in the generic congressional race.
October 7, 2010
Most People Rate Their Lives Today as Good or Excellent
Most adults can say they are doing all right these days.
October 7, 2010
Georgia Governor: Deal (R) Extends Lead over Barnes (D)
Republican Nathan Deal now holds a nine-point lead over Democrat Roy Barnes in the race to be Georgia’s next governor.
October 7, 2010
Democrats Think Tea Party’s Racist; GOP, Unaffiliateds Disagree
Most Democrats think members of the Tea Party movement are racist. Most Republicans and voters not affiliated with either party disagree.
October 7, 2010
22% in Pennsylvania Consider Themselves Part of the Tea Party Movement
Twenty-two percent (22%) of Pennsylvania voters consider themselves part of the Tea Party movement, which is nearly double the level of participation nationally.
October 7, 2010
Nevada Senate: Angle (R) Edges Ahead of Reid (D)
Republican challenger Sharron Angle has now moved to a four-point lead over Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in Nevada’s bare-knuckles U.S. Senate race.
October 7, 2010
Connecticut Governor: Malloy (D) Still Holds Slight Advantage over Foley (R)
The race to be Connecticut’s next governor is a little closer this month.
October 7, 2010
Latinos Should Darn Well Vote by Froma Harrop
The Hispanic activist grew defensive as we discussed Latinos' low turnouts in recent elections.
October 7, 2010
The Ideologies Behind the Ideologues By Joe Conason
Let nobody accuse the tea party enthusiasts of lacking intellectual sophistication, no matter what their favorite candidates might say about evolution, civil rights, masturbation or alcohol prohibition.
October 7, 2010
Dems Turn on Obama Over Iraq, Afghanistan, Gitmo By Michael Barone
It's pretty clear that Democrats are less enthusiastic about voting this year than Republicans. The latest evidence comes from Gallup, which reports that Republicans' 3 percent edge in congressional voting among registered voters increases to 13 and 18 points when you include just those likely and very likely to actually vote.
October 7, 2010
Missouri Senate: Blunt (R) Still Holds Lead On Carnahan (D)
Republican Congressman Roy Blunt continues to hold an eight-point lead over Democrat Robin Carnahan in Missouri’s race for the U.S. Senate.
October 7, 2010
South Dakota House: Noem (R) Regains Small Lead Over Herseth-Sandlin (D)
Republican Kristi Noem has edged back into the lead over incumbent Democrat Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin in South Dakota’s U.S. House race.
October 7, 2010
Texas Governor: Perry (R) Opens Double-Digit Lead Over White (D)
Republican Governor Rick Perry has now moved past 50% support against Democratic challenger Bill White in his bid for reelection in Texas.
October 6, 2010
Most Americans See 20s Through 40s As Best Years of Life
What were the best years of your life? People have many different opinions, but for most Americans, the 20s through the 40s reign.
October 6, 2010
32% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-two percent (32%) of Likely U.S. Voters now say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey taken the week ending Sunday, October 3. That's the highest level of optimism measured since late April.
October 6, 2010
Most Americans Say Government Has Too Much Power Over Economy
When it comes to the economy, the message from Americans is clear: Leave it in the hands of the private sector and not the government.
