Most Americans Don’t Believe Hard Work Can Get You Rich
Americans appear to be growing even more pessimistic about the job market and about their chances for getting ahead.
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September 30, 2010
September 30, 2010
Economy, Health Care, Government Ethics and Corruption Remain Top Issues
With midterm elections scarcely a month away, voters continue to view the economy, government ethics and corruption and health care as most important on a list of 10 issues regularly tracked by Rasmussen Reports.
September 30, 2010
Just 21% in Texas More Likely to Vote for an Incumbent in 2010 Election
Although incumbent Republican Governor Rick Perry holds a small lead in the Texas governor’s race, a plurality of voters in the state still express anti-incumbent sentiments.
September 30, 2010
Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) Still Tops 50% Against Reid (D)
Republican Brian Sandoval continues to lead the Nevada gubernatorial race with over 50% support.
September 30, 2010
Voters Think Special Interest Money Is Key To Political Victory
Forty-four percent (44%) of Likely U.S. Voters say it is not possible to win a political campaign in this country today without raising money from lobbyists, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
September 30, 2010
Massachusetts Governor: Patrick (D) Still Slightly Ahead of Baker (R)
Democratic Governor Deval Patrick still holds a small lead over Republican challenger Charlie Baker in his bid for reelection in Massachusetts, with Democrat-turned-Independent Tim Cahill a far distant third.
September 30, 2010
Campaign Stunt: a Bunch of Garbage by Debra J. Saunders
"What did Meg Whitman know and when did she know it?" publicity hound attorney Gloria Allred asked Wednesday.
September 30, 2010
Yes, the Swedish Model by Froma Harrop
Swedish voters have re-elected their center-right prime minister, and that has caused rejoicing among my right-wing colleagues.
September 30, 2010
Washington Senate: Rossi (R), Murray (D) Are Tied Again
Incumbent Democratic Senator Patty Murray and Republican challenger Dino Rossi are back to a virtual tie in Washington’s race for U.S. Senate.
September 30, 2010
Kentucky Senate: Paul (R) Still Out Front by Over 10 Points
Republican Rand Paul continues to hold a double-digit lead over Democrat Jack Conway in Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race.
September 30, 2010
Dems Retreat to Coast as GOP Rules Vast Interior By Michael Barone
Here's an exercise for some evening when you're curious about big nationwide trends in this year's elections.
September 30, 2010
Wisconsin Senate: Johnson (R) Jumps to Largest Lead Yet Over Feingold (D)
Republican Ron Johnson now leads incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold by 12 points in Wisconsin’s race for the U.S. Senate.
September 29, 2010
Economic Confidence Continues To Muddle Along
Americans continue to show little short-term confidence in the country's economic recovery but remain more confident in the long-term.
September 29, 2010
31% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-one percent (31%) 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, September 26. That's up two points from a week ago and the highest level measured since the first week of July.
September 29, 2010
Many Americans Fear U.S. Is No Longer World's Top Economy
Despite a recent report that the United States is no longer technically in a recession, a plurality of Americans still don’t feel good about the country’s economy.
September 29, 2010
Florida Senate: Rubio (R) Holds Steady Lead Over Crist (I)
Republican Marco Rubio continues to hold an 11-point lead over independent candidate Charlie Crist in Florida’s race for the U.S. Senate.
September 29, 2010
32% in Illinois Say Current Government Policies Have U.S. Economy on Right Course
While President Obama still earns a higher approval rating in his home state than he does nationally, Illinois voters aren’t optimistic about the federal government’s current policies.
September 29, 2010
Republicans Much More Likely Than Democrats To Consider Voting for An Independent This Year
Independents? Write-ins? The Tea Party? This year’s frenzied political atmosphere seems to be throwing the light on a lot of unorthodox candidacies.
September 29, 2010
TARP Again? by Lawrence Kudlow
President Obama is crowing about his small-business bill, signed into law on Monday.
September 29, 2010
Tea Party Has Elites on the Run by Tony Blankley
Not long after the tea party sprang into being in the spring of 2009, America's elites started vilifying the movement.
