Virginia Governor’s Race Now a Toss-up
The race to become the next governor of Virginia has gotten a lot closer. Right now, it’s effectively a toss-up between Republican Robert F. McDonnell and Democrat R. Creigh Deeds.
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September 17, 2009
September 17, 2009
Inside the Glorious Nation of ACORN By Debra J. Saunders
I would not go see the film "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" because I found more cruelty than humor in deliberately exposing unwitting civilians to the easy ridicule of smug sophomores.
September 17, 2009
Hutchison Catches Perry to Make Texas GOP Gov Race a Toss-Up
The volatile 2010 Republican Primary race for governor in Texas has become a toss-up, with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison currently inching ahead of incumbent Rick Perry by two points – 40% to 38%.
September 17, 2009
2010 North Carolina Senate: GOP’s Burr Tops Foes by 10 Or More
Richard Burr’s U.S. Senate seat has a recent history of high turnover, but the incumbent Republican holds double-digit leads over three Democratic challengers in an early look at North Carolina’s 2010 Senate contest.
September 16, 2009
Democrats’ Lynch Has Little To Fear So Far in 2010 New Hampshire Governor’s Race
For New Hampshire Governor John Lynch, his closest competitor in 2010 is the man who so far isn't even interested in the race.
September 16, 2009
35% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-five percent (35%) of likely voters believe the United States is heading in the right direction, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
September 16, 2009
2010 Colorado Senate: Norton 45%, Bennet 36%
Next year’s U.S. Senate race in Colorado is a lot more crowded this week, and incumbent Michael Bennet has some serious competition on hand.
September 16, 2009
Enough Is Enough By Susan Estrich
Conservative loudmouths are crowing that they are driving Barack Obama's popularity ratings below 50 percent. They are very proud of themselves. They shouldn't be. Destroying what is best about our country is not something to brag to your children about.
September 16, 2009
Administration Downsizes Our Diplomatic Muscle By Tony Blankley
With one-sixth of the Obama administration's term of office complete, last week it revealed its profound commitment to an unprecedented policy of eschewing the exercise of great-power diplomacy -- and indeed of being willing to consciously accept humiliation -- in the hope of gaining future advantage from talking with hostile but weaker nations.
September 16, 2009
Ayotte Leads Hodes 46% to 38% in 2010 New Hampshire Senate Match-Up
Republican Kelly Ayotte leads Democrat Paul Hodes by eight points in an early look at New Hampshire’s 2010 race for the U.S. Senate.
September 16, 2009
12% Say Most Opponents of Obama Health Care Plan Are Racist
Twelve percent (12%) of voters nationwide believe that most opponents of President Obama’s health care reform plan are racist. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 67% of voters disagree, and 21% are not sure.
September 16, 2009
37% of 'American Idol' Watchers Say DeGeneres Will Improve The Show
With the eighth season of "American Idol" about to begin, Americans who watch the program are inclined to think the addition of comedian Ellen DeGeneres as a judge will give it a boost.
September 15, 2009
57% View Pelosi Unfavorably, But That’s An Improvement
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi got a bit of reprieve from the voters after a tumultuous August recess for most members of Congress.
September 15, 2009
Generic Ballot: Republicans 41% Democrats 40%
Democratic congressional candidates have pulled within one point of Republicans this week in the latest edition of the Generic Ballot.
September 15, 2009
39% Say They Are Likely To Watch Sawyer On ABC Evening News
Diane Sawyer, soon to be the new anchor of ABC’s evening television news, is no more popular than Charles Gibson, the broadcaster she is replacing, but 39% of Americans say they are at least somewhat likely to watch Sawyer when she takes over. Twenty percent (20%) say they’re very likely to do so.
September 15, 2009
At Least Spanky Had Grace To Leave Quietly By Debra J. Saunders
Will the sex scandal of former GOP Assemblyman Mike Duvall make a difference for the California GOP? In that Duvall -- now known as Spanky -- had the good sense to resign 15 hours into the scandal, the answer would be: No.
September 15, 2009
Support for Health Care Plan Falls Back To Pre-Speech Levels
The post-speech bounce continues with the nation now evenly divided over the health care reform plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats, but the increase in support is still coming from Democratic voters rallying to their leader.
September 15, 2009
Opposition to Health Care Reform Reaches New High at 55%
One week after President Obama’s speech to Congress, opposition to his health care reform plan has reached a new high of 55%. The latest Rasmussen Reports daily tracking poll shows that just 42% now support the plan, matching the low first reached in August.
September 15, 2009
Harry Reid Trails Republican Challengers in 2010 Election
In what is currently a difficult political climate for Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid trails two potential Republican challengers seeking to unseat him as he faces reelection next year in Nevada.
September 15, 2009
'Heads I Win, Tails I'm Bailed Out' By Froma Harrop
President Obama was on Wall Street, calling for a new regulatory regime to prevent a financial panic like the one set off a year ago. "We will not go back to the days of reckless behavior and unchecked excess that was at the heart of this crisis," he said.
