30% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
For the second week in a row, 30% of Likely Voters say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey taken the week ending Sunday, August 8.
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August 11, 2010
August 11, 2010
Florida Senate: Rubio (R) 38%, Crist (I) 33%, Meek (D) 21%
The race for the U.S. Senate in Florida continues to be all about Governor Charlie Crist and former state House Speaker Marco Rubio, regardless of which Democrat they face.
August 11, 2010
Illinois Senate: Kirk (R) 40%, Giannoulias (D) 40%
Republican Mark Kirk and Democrat Alexi Giannoulias are tied in Illinois’ race for the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Obama.
August 10, 2010
Tennessee Governor: Haslam (R) 56%, McWherter (D) 31%
Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam receives his highest level of support so far following his Republican primary victory last Thursday in the race for governor of Tennessee.
August 10, 2010
Only 4% Have Gambled on the Internet; 44% Think It Should Be Illegal
In the Internet age, there are still some things that remain old-fashioned, and gambling is apparently one of them.
August 10, 2010
Just 28% of California Voters Now Have Favorable View of Waters
Longtime Congresswoman Maxine Waters has been charged by the House ethics committee with several potential violations, and just 28% of California voters now hold a favorable view of the Los Angeles Democrat, including 12% with a Very Favorable opinion.
August 10, 2010
59% Say A-Bombing of Hiroshima, Nagasaki Was A Good Decision
The last few days have marked the 65th anniversaries of the dropping of atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end World War II. The United States has been criticized for years for that decision which President Harry S. Truman and others believed would save countless American lives.
August 10, 2010
Voters Strongly Believe Most in Congress Are For Sale
Voters overwhelmingly believe that most members of Congress are for sale, and over half think it’s at least somewhat likely that their own representative has been bought with cash or a campaign contribution.
August 10, 2010
Iowa Senate: Grassley (R) 55%, Conlin (D) 35%
Longtime Republican Senator Charles Grassley remains comfortably out front in his bid for a sixth term in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race.
August 10, 2010
Indiana Senate: Coats (R) 50%, Ellsworth (D) 29%
Republican nominee Dan Coats continues to hold a commanding lead in Indiana’s U.S. Senate race.
August 10, 2010
New Hampshire Governor: Lynch (D) 50%, Stephen (R) 39%
New Hampshire Governor John Lynch runs slightly stronger this month in his bid for reelection against his three chief Republican opponents but still falls short of 50% in a match-up with former state Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen.
August 10, 2010
A Question of Citizenship By Debra J. Saunders
Trust Republicans to go too far. They take a good idea -- such as the notion that the federal government should enforce immigration laws, and states should be able to help -- and then drive it into the fringes. Witness a Fox News interview in which Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., declared, "We should change our Constitution and say if you come here illegally, and you have a child, that child is automatically not a citizen."
August 9, 2010
50% Favor Casino Gambling In Their State
Most Americans continue to support state-run lotteries as a source of revenue for the government and think casino gambling should be allowed in their state, too.
August 9, 2010
36% in Ohio Rate Their Personal Finances As Good or Excellent
Thirty-six percent (36%) of Likely Voters in Ohio rate their personal finances as good or excellent, which is slightly higher than results found on the national level.
August 9, 2010
58% Oppose Federal Mortgage Forgiveness Plan for Troubled Homeowners
Rumors have circulated that the Obama administration is considering a partial mortgage forgiveness plan to help those who owe more than their homes are worth. Just 28% of U.S. voters favor such a proposal.
August 9, 2010
Republicans Ask 'What Do I Do Now?' By Michael Barone
Republicans are starting to think about how to answer the Robert Redford question.
August 9, 2010
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republican 46%, Democrat 39%
Republican candidates hold a seven-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, August 8, 2010.
August 9, 2010
55% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law
Support for repeal of the new national health care bill is down slightly from last week, but the number that expects costs to rise under the new plan remains close to the record high.
August 9, 2010
New Hampshire Senate: Ayotte (R) 51%, Hodes (D) 38%
Former state Attorney General Kelly Ayotte continues to hold a double-digit lead over Democratic Congressman Paul Hodes in the race for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire.
August 9, 2010
Iowa Governor: Branstad (R) 52%, Culver (D) 36%
Republican Terry Branstad continues to hold a double-digit lead over Democratic incumbent Chet Culver in Iowa’s gubernatorial race.
