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July 13, 2010

Should the U.S. Adopt Compulsory Voting? By Debra J. Saunders

HOBART, AUSTRALIA -- California GOP gubernatorial nominee Meg Whitman has been taking a lot of heat for her voting record. Or non-voting record. The former eBay CEO didn't register to vote in California until 2002. She failed to vote in the 2003 recall election. She didn't register as a Republican until 2007. Too bad Whitman didn't spend her business-big-shot years Down Under. In Australia, it's against the law for citizens age 18 or older not to vote.

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July 13, 2010

Colorado Senate: GOP Hopefuls Remain Slightly Ahead

The top Republican contenders continue to hold modest leads in the race for the U.S. Senate in the toss-up state of Colorado, with county prosecutor Ken Buck now running slightly stronger than former Lieutenant Governor Jane Norton against the top Democratic hopefuls.

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July 13, 2010

Maryland Senate: Mikulski (D) 58%, Wargotz (R) 33%%,

A number of Republicans are challenging Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski, but again this election cycle it appears she has little to worry about.

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July 13, 2010

For Some, Manufacturing Can Be a Marvelous Career By Froma Harrop

The United States has shed 2 million factory jobs since 2007, yet many American companies can't find qualified workers to fill their available openings. That's a shocking problem, given the numbers looking for work. But it could also be a break for blue-collar Americans willing to engage their brains. For them, there is a road from unemployment to a good living, and it may go through a local community college.

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July 13, 2010

65% Feel U.S. is Fair and Decent

Nearly two-out-of-three U.S. voters (65%) continue to believe that American society is generally fair and decent, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Twenty-four percent (24%) say society is unfair and discriminatory.

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July 12, 2010

Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 44%, Democrats 38%

Republican candidates hold a six-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, July 11.

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July 12, 2010

31% Expect U.S.-Israeli Relations To Worsen Over The Next Year

Despite President Obama's meeting last week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to affirm the importance of the U.S.–Israeli relationship, 31% of U.S. voters believe relations between the two countries will be worse a year from now.

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July 12, 2010

59% In Pennsylvania Favor Offshore Oil Drilling, 49% Support Deepwater Drilling

While a majority of Pennsylvania voters believe offshore oil drilling should be permitted, not nearly as many support deepwater drilling.

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July 12, 2010

53% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law

Fifty-three percent (53%) of voters nationwide favor repeal of the recently passed national health care law. The latest weekly Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey on the subject finds that 42% oppose repeal.

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July 12, 2010

65% Confident In U.S. Ability To Catch Spies

With the U.S.-Russia spy swap making headlines, 65% of voters say they are at least somewhat confident in the ability of the government to catch those from other countries who are spying on the United States.

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July 12, 2010

Obama Economy Sends Americans to Their Mattresses By Michael Barone

Home mortgage interest rates are the lowest in history, but house sales are plunging. Banks can make money easily because of the Federal Reserve's low interest rates, but they're not making many loans. Major corporations are sitting on something like $2 trillion in cash, but they're not investing.

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July 12, 2010

Indiana Senate: Coats (R) 51%, Ellsworth (D) 30%

Indiana still has the look of a likely Republican Senate pickup, with former Senator Dan Coats remaining comfortably ahead of his Democratic opponent Brad Ellsworth.

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July 12, 2010

Maryland Governor: Ehrlich 47%, O’Malley 46%

The race for governor of Maryland remains a close one, with incumbent Democrat Martin O’Malley and Republican challenger Bob Ehrlich in a virtual tie again this month.

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July 11, 2010

44% in Illinois Say Stimulus Package Helped Economy But 50% Say No New Jobs Created

Although the plurality of Illinois voters feel the $787 billion economic stimulus plan enacted last year by Congress and the president helped the economy, the plurality doesn’t believe it created new jobs. 

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July 11, 2010

14% Likely To Miss Or Be Late On A Mortgage Payment In Near Future

One-in-seven homeowners (14%) say they are at least somewhat likely to miss or be late with a mortgage payment in the next six months.

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July 11, 2010

50% Rate Obama’s Economic Performance As Poor

Obama administration officials continue to insist that the economy is showing signs of improvement, but most voters aren’t buying it. The Discover (R) Consumer Spending Monitor shows that just 28% of Americans think the economy is getting better, while 48% say it’s getting worse.

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July 10, 2010

South Dakota Governor: Daugaard (R) 52%, Heidepriem (D) 35%

Lieutenant Governor Dennis Daugaard continues to lead his Democratic challenger, Scott Heidepriem, by a wide margin in the race for governor of South Dakota. 

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July 10, 2010

60% in Florida Oppose Justice Department Challenge of Arizona Immigration Law

Just 28% of Florida voters agree with the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to challenge the legality of Arizona’s recently enacted immigration law.

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July 10, 2010

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls Ending July 10, 2010

Politically speaking, only an improved economy is likely to trump health care and immigration in voters’ minds this November, but the latest findings on the economic front are far from reassuring.

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July 9, 2010

85% Say Keep the All-Star Game

The All-Star Game has been a Major League Baseball tradition since 1933, showcasing the best players in the game, and most baseball fans want to keep that tradition going.

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