Illinois Senate: Kirk 46%, Giannoulias 40%
Republican Mark Kirk holds a modest 46% to 40% lead over Democrat Alexi Giannoulias in the race for the Illinois Senate following Tuesday’s party primaries.
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February 4, 2010
February 4, 2010
The Urban Future Isn't All About Population Booms By Froma Harrop
Sunbelt-and-sprawl advocate Joel Kotkin wrote two years ago that the future of American urbanism wasn't in the "elite cities," such as New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco, but in "younger, more affordable and less self-regarding places." He named (his order) Houston, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas and Riverside, Calif.
February 4, 2010
Just 35% Realize Most Federal Spending Goes to National Defense, Social Security, Medicare
Budget documents provided by the Obama administration show that in Fiscal Year 2009 50% of all federal spending went to national defense,
February 4, 2010
Connecticut Governor: Democrats' Lamont First Among Equals
The man who unsuccessfully challenged Joe Lieberman for the U.S. Senate in 2006 is the Democrat who runs best for now against the two top Republican hopefuls in the race for governor in Connecticut - but just barely. Given the closeness of the potential matchups and the high number of undecided voters, the contest at this stage appears to be wide open.
February 3, 2010
Connecticut Senate: Blumenthal (D) Still Running Strongly
Connecticut continues to look like one Senate seat Democrats can be more sure of now that Chris Dodd is out of the race.
February 3, 2010
Apple Gets the Nod for Buzz Over Microsoft
Apple Inc. sent the business world buzzing yet again last week with its release of its new tablet computer, the iPad. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that the plurality of adults (43%) think Apple is more innovative than Microsoft in terms of product development.
February 3, 2010
46% Favor A Tax Cut for All Americans, 35% Oppose
With concerns about the economy and mounting federal deficits before them, 46% of voters nationwide favor an across-the-board tax cut for all Americans. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 35% oppose such a tax cut, and 19% are not sure.
February 3, 2010
41% Fine With Budget Deficit If Taxes Are Cut
President Obama has now turned his attention to the ballooning federal budget deficit, but a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that a modest plurality of voters (41%) prefer a budget deficit with tax cuts over a balanced budget that requires higher taxes.
February 3, 2010
The Value of Diversity By Susan Estrich
Diversity is not just a nice thing. It isn't just about fairness or equal opportunity. Diversity is good business, essential business, especially for companies that market to women -- or are covered by them.
February 3, 2010
Texas Governor: White Trails Perry, Hutchison – And Medina
The two top hopefuls for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Texas remain out in front of their likeliest Democratic opponent, but now the Tea Party activist who is the third GOP contender is edging ahead as well.
February 3, 2010
31% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-one percent (31%) of U.S. voters say the country is heading in the right direction, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
February 3, 2010
Obama's Quagmire of Ambiguity By Tony Blankley
Last week, New York Times columnist Bob Herbert wrote: "Who is Barack Obama? Americans are still looking for the answer, and if they don't get it soon -- or if they don't like the answer -- the president's current political problems will look like a walk in the park. ... Mr. Obama is in danger of being perceived as someone whose rhetoric, however skillful, cannot always be trusted. He is creating a credibility gap for himself, and if it widens much more he won't be able to close it."
February 2, 2010
Republicans Lead By Seven on Generic Ballot
Republican candidates lead Democrats by seven points in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot.
February 2, 2010
Only 42% At Least Somewhat Confident In U.S. Banking System
Americans continue to express little confidence in the U.S. banking system despite billions in bailout funding, but they’re not very worried about their own money in the bank.
February 2, 2010
Off in the New Age By Froma Harrop
Money, spirituality and something else combined last October to set off a ghastly tragedy near Sedona, Ariz. Participants in a "Sweat Lodge" ceremony, run by New Age impresario James Arthur Ray, were overcome with heat. Three died, and 18 were hospitalized. Yavapai County investigators could charge Ray with homicide.
February 2, 2010
Texas GOP Primary: Perry 44%, Hutchison 29%, Medina 16%
Incumbent Rick Perry's lead over Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has grown a little bigger in the race for this year's Republican gubernatorial nomination in Texas. Tea Party activist Debra Medina also has gained ground, and her gains appear to come at the expense of Hutchison.
February 2, 2010
34% Think They’ll Earn More A Year From Now
Thirty-four percent (34%) of working Americans expect to be earning more a year from today, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. This level of optimism has been unchanged for several months now.
February 2, 2010
Texas GOP Primary: Perry 44%, Hutchison 29%, Medina 16%
Incumbent Rick Perry's lead over Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has grown a little bigger in the race for this year's Republican gubernatorial nomination in Texas. Tea Party activist Debra Medina also has gained ground, and her gains appear to come at the expense of Hutchison.
February 2, 2010
Arkansas Senate: Lincoln’s Numbers Worsen, Trails Top GOP Challengers
For incumbent Democratic Senator Blanche Lambert Lincoln, the opponents are interchangeable at this point in her bid for reelection in Arkansas. New Rasmussen Reports polling in the state finds her stuck in the mid-30s against any of five Republican opponents.
February 2, 2010
Rasmussen Employment Index Records Gains for Second Straight Month
The Rasmussen Employment Index rose for the second straight month in January. At 66.3, the monthly measure of workplace confidence is up two points from the month before and up five points from a year ago.
