30% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
Thirty percent (30%) of Likely 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, August 1.
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August 4, 2010
August 4, 2010
64% Support Offshore Oil Drilling, 55% Favor Deepwater Drilling
With news reports that the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico may not be nearly as bad as has been long thought, support for offshore oil drilling has tied its highest level of support since the Gulf oil leak began. Similarly, a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that support for deepwater drilling like that which caused the incident in the Gulf is up to 55%.
August 4, 2010
34% in Pennsylvania Rate Their Personal Finances As Good Or Excellent
Like most Americans nationwide, voters in Pennsylvania are not very optimistic about their own personal finances.
August 4, 2010
How Rasmussen Reports Determines Balance of Power Rankings
The Rasmussen Reports Balance of Power rankings are based primarily on the latest Rasmussen Reports polling in a state. Generally speaking, if a race is within five percentage points during the summer, it’s considered a Toss-Up. A larger spread that is still in single digits will be considered Leaning in one direction or the other. A double-digit margin is enough to move the race solidly in the direction of the leader.
August 4, 2010
54% Favor Extension of Bush Tax Cuts
Most voters favor extending the so-called Bush tax cuts that are scheduled to end December 31, but they’re more ambivalent about whether the cuts should be continued for wealthier taxpayers.
August 4, 2010
The Rangel Center for Public Service By Debra J. Saunders
The House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct -- also known as the House ethics committee -- issued a Statement of Alleged Violation last week to Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y. To sum it up, Rangel thought he could skirt the rules and get away with it.
August 4, 2010
Does He Get It? By Susan Estrich
The conventional wisdom these days is that the best shot for Democrats heading into the November elections in marginal districts is for the president to raise money and lower his profile. Just send checks. Events after 7 p.m. Closed to the press. This is not an election Democrats want to "nationalize." Better to keep it local. Better to run as your own man or woman, not as the president's best friend.
August 4, 2010
Discover(R) U.S. Spending MonitorSM Drops 1.9 Points in July
Consumer confidence fell for the third straight month as more consumers rated current economic conditions as poor, and fewer see the economy improving, according to the Discover U.S. Spending Monitor for July 2010.
August 4, 2010
Ohio Senate: Portman (R) 44%, Fisher (D) 40%
Ohio’s U.S. Senate race is a little tighter for now but remains generally where it's been for months.
August 4, 2010
Wiki Espionage By Tony Blankley
"Wiki" is a cute Hawaiian word for "quick" -- borrowed by Ward Cunningham, creator of the first Internet wiki -- from the name of a fast little interterminal shuttle at Honolulu International Airport.
August 4, 2010
Michigan Governor: Snyder (R) 49%, Bernero (D) 37%
Republican Rick Snyder starts the general election campaign with a double-digit lead over Democrat Virg Bernero in the first Rasmussen Reports survey of the Michigan governor’s race following Tuesday’s party primaries.
August 4, 2010
60% Say Most in Congress Can’t Be Trusted With Top Secret Information
Just 20% of voters nationwide believe that most members of Congress can be trusted with top secret national security information. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 60% disagree and say most of the nation’s federal legislators can’t be trusted with sensitive information.
August 4, 2010
Florida Governor: Scott (R) 35%, Sink (D) 31%, Chiles (I) 16%
Rick Scott remains the stronger of the two Republican hopefuls for governor of Florida against Democrat Alex Sink, with independent candidate "Bud" Chiles siphoning votes from both parties.
August 3, 2010
55% Favor FCC Regulation of TV and Radio
Most Americans remain concerned about inappropriate content on television and radio and support continued regulation of the airwaves by the Federal Communications Commission.
August 3, 2010
Americans Are More Open to Buying an Electric Car - Until They Know the Cost
A sizable number of Americans say they would consider buying an electric car in the next 10 years, but they are less enthusiastic when told the price tag.
August 3, 2010
54% in Illinois Favor Justice Department Action Against Sanctuary Cities
Fifty-four percent (54%) of voters in Illinois believe the Justice Department should take legal action against cities that provide sanctuary for illegal immigrants.
August 3, 2010
67% Say Disclosure of Afghanistan War Secrets Hurts U.S. National Security
The Obama administration is wrestling with the illegal disclosure on the Internet of thousands of secret documents related to the war in Afghanistan, and 67% of U.S. voters believe the release of this kind of information hurts national security.
August 3, 2010
South Carolina Senate: DeMint (R) 62%, Greene (D) 20%
Mystery man Alvin Greene has been the subject of more media coverage this election cycle than any other political candidate, but right now he trails incumbent Republican Jim DeMint by over 40 points in South Carolina’s U.S. Senate contest.
August 3, 2010
The Real Illegal Immigration Story By Froma Harrop
Arizona commands front and center stage in the national drama over illegal immigration. But the real action lies elsewhere. For those who prefer dealing with the problem in a more humane way, the news out of backstage is encouraging.
August 3, 2010
Voters Want Super-sized Government to Crash Diet By Michael Barone
Let's put government on a diet. That's what voters seem to be saying in response to the Barack Obama Democrats' vast expansion of the size and scope of government.
