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May 13, 2010

67% in Colorado Concerned Other U.S. Citizens Will Attempt Terrorist Acts

Following the failed car bombing in New York City’s Times Square, 67% of Likely Voters in Colorado are concerned that other people who have become U.S. citizens will attempt to commit terrorist acts against the United States, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.

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May 13, 2010

47% Oppose Open-Carry Gun Laws, 41% Favor

Most Americans are not concerned about their safety around those who have legal permits to carry concealed weapons but have mixed feelings about laws that would allow gun owners to wear their weapons openly in public.

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May 13, 2010

Obama and Kagan Whisper in the Faculty Lounge By Michael Barone

Professor chooses professor. That's one headline you could write about Barack Obama's nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court.

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May 13, 2010

New Hampshire Senate: Ayotte 50%, Hodes 38%

The U.S. Senate race in New Hampshire looks largely the same way it has for months, with two of the three top Republican candidates holding double-digit leads over Democratic hopeful Paul Hodes.

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May 13, 2010

Obama's Feminist Touch By Joe Conason

Someday, when Americans have learned to live the true meaning of our creed, a Supreme Court nomination of a woman, a Latino, an African-American or any other variety of human being -- including a gay man or woman -- will provoke no comment or concern. Until then, we should applaud every step toward that future.

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May 13, 2010

44% Say Change America Needs Will Come from Volunteers, Not Government

While politicians struggle against an anti-incumbent mood sweeping the country, a plurality of Americans are looking beyond the government to find solutions for the nation’s problems.

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May 13, 2010

Kansas Senate: Moran, Tiahrt Hold Healthy Leads Over Democratic Opponents

For now at least, it appears Kansas is unlikely to break its streak of electing only Republicans to the U.S. Senate since 1932.

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May 13, 2010

Gulf Shrimpers Had Economic Interests, Too By Froma Harrop

A pile of beautiful Gulf shrimp beckoned from the fish counter, and I thought, better buy them soon. Louisiana shrimpers are now trying to grab all they can get before the oil takes over. A lot of pleasure is dying in the Gulf of Mexico -- but economic activity, too. Only lawyers seem to be prospering as the suits begin to fly.

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May 12, 2010

Colorado Governor: McInnis 47%, Hickenlooper 41%

Little has changed over the past month in Colorado’s gubernatorial race, with Republican Scott McInnis continuing to hold a modest lead over Democrat John Hickenlooper, the current mayor of Denver.

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May 12, 2010

30% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction

Thirty percent (30%) of U.S. Voters now say the country is headingin the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports nationaltelephone survey. That's the lowest level of confidence measured innearly two months.

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May 12, 2010

40% in Pennsylvania Approve of Governor, 58% Disapprove

Maybe it's better for Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell that's he's term-limited and can't seek reelection this year.

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May 12, 2010

38% Say Aiding Low Income Students Most Important Role for Government

Thirty-eight percent (38%) of Americans believe aiding low income students is the most important role for the federal government in education.

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May 12, 2010

Alaska Governor: Parnell Well Ahead of Democratic Rivals

Republican Governor Sean Parnell is comfortably ahead of his three chief Democratic challengers in his bid for reelection in Alaska.

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May 12, 2010

Voters in Colorado Send Mixed Signals on Global Warming Legislation

Fifty-four percent (54%) of Colorado voters believe that it is at least somewhat important for Congress to pass energy legislation aimed at reducing global warming this year, including 31% who say it is Very Important.

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May 12, 2010

40% Say Being a Good Citizen is Different From Being a Patriot

Forty-percent (40%) of voters nationwide say that being a good citizen and being a patriot are the same thing. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that another 40% disagree and 19% are not sure.

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May 12, 2010

Obama's Internal Reporting Service? By Howard Rich

America’s Founding Fathers envisioned a limited government in which laws were fairly and evenly enforced and justice was blind.

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May 12, 2010

70% in Massachusetts Favor Ban on Public Benefits For Illegal Immigrants

Seventy percent (70%) of Massachusetts voters favor a proposal recently rejected by the state legislature that would stop illegal immigrants from receiving public benefits.

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May 12, 2010

Cut Spending Today To Save Tomorrow By Tony Blankley

This country is divided into three parts concerning national politics. About a third think President Obama is moving in the right direction, with many of them impatient for the president to be bolder with his leftist agenda.

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May 12, 2010

Massachusetts Governor: Patrick 45%, Baker 31%, Cahill 14%

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has gained ground over the past month and now earns 45% of the vote in his bid for reelection against Republican Charlie Baker and independent Tim Cahill.

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May 12, 2010

A Supreme Choice By Susan Estrich

Elena Kagan is not a surprising choice for the United States Supreme Court, but she is a very smart and deserving one. She is smart and honorable, a woman of character and integrity. And perhaps most important of all, in these times, she will be very hard to oppose.