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October 28, 2010

The Crystal Ball's Final Calls By Larry J. Sabato

The time has finally come in this two-year election cycle to make the final calls. Thanks to everyone who has helped us by providing background info, tips, private polls, observations, and constructive criticism. We operate on the proverbial shoestring and we’re outside the Beltway (a plus and a minus), so we can always use the assistance.

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October 27, 2010

Colorado Senate: Buck (R) Remains Just Ahead of Bennet (D)

Republican Ken Buck still holds a slight lead over incumbent Democrat Michael Bennet as Colorado’s U.S. Senate race heads down to the wire.

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October 27, 2010

Georgia Senate: Isakson (R) Earns Highest Level of Support Against Thurmond (D)

Republican Senator Johnny Isakson now earns his highest level of support to date in his bid for reelection in Georgia.

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October 27, 2010

Little Willingness to Cut Back Among Those Who Get Government Benefits

Roughly one-quarter of Americans say they receive some form of cash benefits from the government, and most are not willing to sacrifice any of that money to help cut the size of the federal budget.

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October 27, 2010

Illinois Senate: Kirk (R) Still Just Ahead of Giannoulias (D)

With less than a week to go before Election Day, Republican Congressman Mark Kirk and Democratic State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias remain in a close battle for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat.

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October 27, 2010

West Virginia Senate: Manchin (D) Takes Slight Lead Over Raese (R)

Democratic Governor Joe Manchin has been in overdrive in recent days to distance himself from President Obama and congressional Democrats, and now he’s edged back into a three-point advantage in West Virginia’s U.S. Senate race.

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October 27, 2010

Oregon Governor: Dudley (R), Kitzhaber (D) Still Neck-and-Neck

The race to be Oregon’s next governor remains a close one. 

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October 27, 2010

Voters Give This Congress Failing Grades

No wonder voters want a new Congress ‘cause they sure don’t like the one they’ve got now.

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October 27, 2010

Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) Posts Sizable Lead In Final Stretch

With one week to go, Republican Brian Sandoval leads Democrat Rory Reid by more than 20 points in Nevada's governor race. ?

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October 27, 2010

What Should Happen in Nevada by Susan Estrich

Harry Reid should win.

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October 27, 2010

Starting Afresh in Pursuit of Liberty by Tony Blankley

It's largely going to be gridlock.

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October 27, 2010

32% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

With less than a week to go before midterm elections, 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 24. ?

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October 27, 2010

Wisconsin Governor: Walker (R) Opens Double-Digit Lead Over Barrett (D)

Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker now earns his highest level of support yet against Democrat Tom Barrett in the race to be Wisconsin’s next governor.

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October 26, 2010

Maryland Senate: Mikulski (D) Holds Long Lead Over Wargotz (R)

Longtime Democratic Senator Barbara Mikulski looks safely on her way to reelection in Maryland, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Voters in the state.

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October 26, 2010

SUCCEEDING IN YOUR BUSINESS: The Tax Reform America's Small Businesses Really Need (Part 1 of 2)

By the time you read this, the election of 2010 will be over, and we
will have some idea of what Congress will look like for the next two years.

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October 26, 2010

76% Know Someone Out of Work and Looking For a Job

Three-quarters (76%) of American adults know someone who is out of work and looking for a job, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. But that's a slight improvement from August when 81% knew someone in that situation.

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October 26, 2010

Party of Big Government Vs. Party of Big Business

Some political labels just keep on sticking.

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October 26, 2010

Nevada Senate: Angle (R) Still Holds Small Lead Over Reid (D)

Despite President Obama’s weekend visit to the state to boost the candidacy of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Republican Sharron Angle remains slightly ahead in Nevada’s U.S. Senate race - for the fourth survey in a row.

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October 26, 2010

Wisconsin Senate: Johnson (R) Clears 50% - Again - Versus Feingold (D)

Republican challenger Ron Johnson receives over 50% support against incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold in the fourth consecutive survey of Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race.

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October 26, 2010

Only 14% Prefer Government-Regulated Economy Over Free Market

Voters overwhelmingly prefer a free market economy to an economy managed by the government and think government economic control helps big businesses at the expense of small ones.