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May 6, 2010
May 6, 2010
North Carolina Democratic Senate Primary: Marshall 42%, Cunningham 37%
North Carolina Democrats are now headed toward a June 22 runoff to determine who the party’s Senate nominee will be, and the first Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the race finds Elaine Marshall leading Cal Cunningham by just five points.
May 6, 2010
58% Still Support Offshore Oil Drilling
Most U.S. voters still favor offshore oil drilling, but support has fallen dramatically following the oil rig explosion and major oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico.
May 6, 2010
A Spend-and-Borrow Debt Mess By Lawrence Kudlow
The ink was barely dry on the $150 billion European Union/International Monetary Fund bailout of Greece, when world stock markets tanked on two major fears.
May 6, 2010
WI-7: David Obey’s Departure By Isaac Wood
David Obey’s retirement announcement reshuffles the House deck for both parties. Democrats are scrambling to ensure other veteran Democrats do not follow suit, after thinking that the retirement tide had been stemmed. For Republicans the odds of a House majority do not look quite as long now that one of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s key allies has sidestepped a November reelection battle.
May 6, 2010
Only 48% in Florida Now Support Offshore Drilling
Just 48% of Florida voters now favor off shore oil drilling, while 35% are opposed, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.
May 6, 2010
Preparing for the Bomb That Goes Off By Froma Harrop
It was the best possible terrorism outcome: several heroes and no victims. A prime suspect sitting in cuffs, and chinks in the national security armor exposed for correction. But while the attack on Times Square failed, the perpetrator did manage a small psychological victory -- re-stirring the public's fear. We should cut that win down to size.
May 6, 2010
North Carolina Senate: Burr 48%, Marshall 40%
Republican Senator Richard Burr’s support has fallen below 50% for the first time since January in his reelection bid for U.S. Senate in North Carolina.
May 6, 2010
Connecticut Senate: Blumenthal Still Holds Big Lead Against Top Republicans
Democratic Senate hopeful Richard Blumenthal continues to pull in over 50% of the vote and hold a double digit lead no matter who he’s matched against.
May 6, 2010
55% in New York Blame Budget Crisis on State Legislators
As New York elected officials continue to bicker over the state's projected $9 billion deficit, a new Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey shows that a majority of voters hold the state legislature responsible for failing to resolve the budget crisis.
May 5, 2010
62% in Florida Favor Arizona-style Law On Illegal Immigration
Sixty-two percent (62%) of Florida voters favor a law like Arizona’s that authorizes local police to stop and verify the immigration status of anyone they suspect of being an illegal immigrant.
May 5, 2010
Washington Senate: Murray Reaches 50% Support Against Two GOP Opponents
Democratic incumbent Patty Murray manages to reach 50% support against her two leading announced Republican opponents in Washington State’s U.S. Senate race. But she remains in a virtual tie with another Republican, Dino Rossi, who has yet to rule himself in or out.
May 5, 2010
Only 7% Say New York Politicians Less Corrupt Than Politicians In Other States
Just seven percent (7%) of New York voters view politicians in their state as less corrupt than those in other states, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey.
May 5, 2010
37% Say Economy Will Be Stronger A Year From Now, 37% Say Weaker
Adults still have mixed feelings about the state of the economy a year from today, but confidence in the economy's long-range prospects is at its lowest level in over a year.
May 5, 2010
Americans Still Think Government Workers Earn More, Have More Job Security
Americans remain convinced that government workers earn more and have more job security than those who work in the private sector.
May 5, 2010
Russia and America: Turning the World Upside Down By Howard Rich
A little over a year ago, a columnist for the newspaper that once served as the official communications organ of the Central Committee of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) had some choice words for what remains of America’s free market economy.
May 5, 2010
Michigan Voters Rate Their Elected Officials
Michigan voters aren’t thrilled with their choices for governor. Two-thirds of Democratic Primary voters are either undecided or would prefer some other candidate in the race. Undecided leads among Republican Primary voters.
May 5, 2010
33% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
For the second straight week, 33% of U.S. voters say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
May 5, 2010
Colorado Senate: GOP Hopefuls Still Hold Slight Edge
Support for the candidates in Colorado's U.S. Senate race largely remains in the same narrow range it's been in for months, with all three Republicans continuing to hold modest leads over their Democratic opponents.
