Illinois Governor: Brady 45%, Quinn 38%
Republican State Senator Bill Brady now leads Governor Pat Quinn 45% to 38% in Illinois's gubernatorial contest, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely voters in the state.
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April 8, 2010
April 8, 2010
The Five Commandments of Tax Reform By Froma Harrop
The tax code needs fixing to be fairer and less complex. But let's set some rules for this debate. Here are the Five Commandments of Tax Reform:
April 7, 2010
Massachusetts Voters Like Offshore Drilling But Not Off Their State
Voters in Massachusetts strongly favor the resumption of offshore oil drilling, but they have mixed feelings about allowing it off the coast of their own state.
April 7, 2010
35% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
For the second straight week, 35% of U.S. voters say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 7, 2010
65% Say Americans Not Willing To Make Major Lifestyle Changes To Help Environment
Most Americans see a need for major lifestyle cutbacks to help the environment, but even more don’t think that's likely to happen.
April 7, 2010
17% Say They’re Likely To Buy An All-Electric Car Next
Despite major announcements in recent days from both Ford and Nissan about stepped-up development of electric cars, just 17% of Americans say it is at least somewhat likely that the next car they buy will be all-electric, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 7, 2010
Connecticut Governor: GOP’s Foley Gains on Lamont, Malloy
Republican Thomas Foley now enjoys a modest lead over his two top Democratic opponents in Connecticut’s gubernatorial race, a contest that was a toss-up two months ago.
April 7, 2010
A Sinking Ship of State By Tony Blankley
Last summer, President Obama spent several months publicly anguishing over what he would or wouldn't do in Afghanistan. Finally, he agreed to ramp up troop levels but warned that he intended to start getting American troops out in 18 months. After anguishing in several columns over the president's anguishing, I concluded in November 2009:
April 7, 2010
Massachusetts Governor: Patrick 35% Baker 27% Cahill 23%
President Obama was in Massachusetts last week to boost the reelection bid of embattled Governor Deval Patrick, but his numbers in the state’s gubernatorial race show little change.
April 7, 2010
The Woman with the Right Stuff By Susan Estrich
The Rev. Al Sharpton says she must have "mystical powers" -- or the best luck anyone has ever seen. But if you ask me, there's nothing mystical about it. As for luck, if Kirsten Gillibrand has proved one thing during her brief tenure in the United States Senate, it is that you make your luck.
April 6, 2010
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 47%, Democrats 38%
Republican candidates now hold a nine-point lead over Democrats in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot.
April 6, 2010
55% Say Media Bias Bigger Problem in Politics Than Big Contributions
Voters agree that big money talks in politics but apparently not as loudly as big media.
April 6, 2010
55% See Bullying In Schools As A Bigger Problem Today
Most adults nationwide (55%) believe bullying in schools is a bigger problem today than it was in the past, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey.
April 6, 2010
38% More Likely To Contribute Time or Money To A Political Campaign This Year
Thirty-eight percent (38%) of U.S. voters say they are more likely to contribute time or money to a political campaign this year compared to previous election years.
April 6, 2010
Obama's 17-Minute Non-Answer Answer By Debra J. Saunders
In June, comedian Bill Maher complained of President Obama, "You don't have to be on television every minute of every day -- you're the president, not a rerun of 'Law & Order.'"
April 6, 2010
Kentucky Senate: Grayson, Paul Both Run Strong Against Democratic Foes
With Kentucky’s Republican primary just six weeks away, both GOP hopefuls for governor earn 50% or more of the vote in match-ups with their chief Democratic rivals.
April 6, 2010
'Doing Better' Than One's Parents By Froma Harrop
If the new federal program to help homeowners pay their mortgage bugs you, read a Wall Street Journal article titled, "Bank of Mom and Dad Shuts Amid White-Collar Struggle." It will make you even madder.
April 6, 2010
Nevada Governor: Sandoval 55%, Reid 34%
Republican Brian Sandoval now leads Rory Reid by 21 points in Nevada’s race for governor, but even embattled GOP incumbent Jim Gibbons has moved into a virtual tie with the Democratic hopeful.
April 5, 2010
54% Say Violent Video Games Lead to More Violence in Society
Technological advances have led to a heightened realism in video games, and new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that a majority of adults believe the violence portrayed on the screen leads to more violence off the screen.
April 5, 2010
Nevada Senate: Reid Still Struggling
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid attracts just 39% to 42% of the Nevada vote when matched against three Republican opponents. Two of his potential opponents now top the 50% level of support.
