Oregon Governor: Dudley (R) Moves Into Ties with Kitzhaber, Bradbury
This year’s race for governor of Oregon is a free-for-all at this stage, with a former Democratic governor who’s the best known of the candidates running slightly ahead.
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April 29, 2010
April 29, 2010
New York Governor: Cuomo Still Far Ahead
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo continues to draw strong support from New York voters in the state’s gubernatorial contest - even though he's yet to officially declare his candidacy.
April 29, 2010
After Policy Stumbles, Obama Turns to Politics By Michael Barone
Setting legislative priorities has been one of the chief tasks of American presidents for the past century. Sometimes, they concentrate on changing public policy. At other times, they highlight issues for political reasons, with an eye to the next election.
April 28, 2010
Goldman: Creeping Socialism Finds A Convenient Enemy By Howard Rich
In its quest to ram perpetual bank bailouts and draconian new government regulations through the U.S. Congress under the guise of “financial services reform,” the administration of Barack Obama and its allies have seized upon a convenient new enemy – Goldman Sachs.
April 28, 2010
49% Say White-Hispanic Relations Getting Worse
Forty-nine percent (49%) of U.S. voters now believe relations between whites and Hispanics in America are getting worse, up 15 points from 34% in December.
April 28, 2010
Arizona Voters Favor Welcoming Immigration Policy, 64% Support New Immigration Law
Like voters across the nation, most Arizona voters (57%) favor an immigration policy that welcomes all immigrants except “national security threats, criminals and those who would come here to live off our welfare system.” A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Arizona voters finds that just 27% oppose such a welcoming policy.
April 28, 2010
Arkansas Senate: Lincoln’s Support Continues to Slide
Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln has fallen to her lowest levels of support yet in her bid for reelection, while her five top Republican challengers now pull over 50% support from Likely Voters in the state.
April 28, 2010
The Return of 'Social Utility' By Tony Blankley
In the last few weeks, I have found myself debating on radio and TV programs whether various financial instruments have any social utility -- any "real world" purpose other than "speculation or gambling." (Disclosure: I give professional advice to a number of financial organizations.)
April 28, 2010
Poll Bounce for Arizona Governor After Signing Immigration Law
Last week, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed an immigration law that launched a national debate. It has also at least temporarily helped her own chances of remaining Arizona’s governor.
April 28, 2010
Playing with Fire By Susan Estrich
Republican senators are playing with fire. And Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is perfectly content to pile on the logs.
April 28, 2010
Georgia Governor: Deal (R) 46%, Barnes (D) 39%
Congressman Nathan Deal shapes up for now as the strongest Republican vote-getter against likely Democratic nominee Roy Barnes in Georgia's race for governor.
April 27, 2010
North Dakota Senate: Hoeven 69%, Potter 24%
Governor John Hoeven continues to hold a commanding lead over his Democratic challenger, state senator Tracy Potter, in the U.S. Senate race in North Dakota.
April 27, 2010
22% Say Penguins Will Repeat as Stanley Cup Champs
Twenty-two percent (22%) of hockey fans expect the Pittsburgh Penguins to repeat as Stanley Cup champions this year.
April 27, 2010
Michigan Democratic Primary for Governor: 51% Still Undecided
Michigan’s Democratic Primary voters remain less than enthusiastic about their current choices for governor, judging by the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the race. Combined support for the three leading candidates adds up to only 34%, while 51% of likely primary voters are currently undecided. Last month, 53% were undecided.
April 27, 2010
31% Expect Their Home Values To Rise Over Next Year
Homeowners are expressing a bit more optimism about the short-term prospects for the U.S. housing market this month but continue to place more confidence in the market five years from now.
April 27, 2010
Voters Give Mixed Reviews to Global Warming Legislation, But 56% Don’t Want To Pay For It
Most U.S. voters think it is at least somewhat important for Congress to pass major energy legislation aimed at reducing global warming this year - as long as it doesn’t cost them more in taxes and raise their utility bills.
April 27, 2010
Michigan GOP Primary for Governor: Hoekstra Still Ahead
Congressman Peter Hoektsra has a slight lead over his Republican rivals in the party’s wide-open primary race for governor of Michigan.
April 27, 2010
Michigan Governor: Republican 41%, Democrat 36%
Michigan voters won’t definitely know the gubernatorial candidates of the two major parties until their August 3 primaries, but for now the Republican has a slight edge.
April 27, 2010
Arizona May Prod Feds to Finally Act By Froma Harrop
President Obama is right that Arizona's tough immigration law is "misguided." And Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is right that her state has been "more than patient waiting for Washington to act." The two are not unrelated.
April 27, 2010
Rhode Island Governor: Caprio (D), Chafee (I) Neck-and-Neck
Former Senator Lincoln Chafee and Democratic State Treasurer Frank Caprio now earn the same level of support from voters in Rhode Island’s gubernatorial election.
