2008 Republican Presidential Primary
The addition of former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson (R) to the list of candidates shakes up the race for the GOP Presidential nomination.
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April 3, 2007
April 2, 2007
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary
Polling for the Democratic Presidential nomination has remained very stable. New York Senator Hillary Clinton remains on top, Illinois Senator Barack Obama is in second place and former North Carolina Senator John Edwards is in third.
April 2, 2007
Election 2008: Giuliani (R) 44% Obama (D) 43%
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s (R) lead over Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) is down to a single point in the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
April 2, 2007
Poll: Jon Stewart in No Danger of Being Elected President
Eight percent (8%) of American voters would definitely vote for The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart if he was on the ballot in 2008.
April 2, 2007
Number of Americans Refusing to Identify with GOP or Dems Reaches New High
During the month of March, 37.2% of American adults considered themselves to be Democrats while just 31.5% considered themselves Republicans.
March 31, 2007
40% Favor Military Action to Prevent Iran Nuclear Capability
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 23% of American voters believe it is Very Likely the U.S. will be at War with Iran within a year.
March 30, 2007
Election 2008: After Public Learns of Wife's Cancer, Edwards Leads McCain 47% to 38%
A Rasmussen Reports survey conducted shortly after former Senator John Edwards announced last week that his wife's breast cancer had returned shows the Democratic presidential candidate leading Senator John McCain (R) 47% to 38%.
March 30, 2007
Poll: 25% Have Found Mistakes on Wikipedia
The emergence of online video is increasing the gap between the Internet community and those who don’t go online.
March 30, 2007
Ohio State Top Pick Among Fans to Take NCAA Title
Twenty-eight percent (28%) of college basketball fans believe the Ohio State Buckeyes, led by freshman center Greg Oden will take their first NCAA Men’s Basketball title since 1960.
March 29, 2007
20% Say Congress Doing Good or Excellent Job, 41% Say Poor
Twenty percent (20%) of Americans give Congress a good or excellent rating these days.
March 27, 2007
2008 Republican Presidential Primary
It’s Giuliani by twenty points in the race for the GOP nomination.
March 26, 2007
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary
New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) remains atop the field for the Democratic Presidential nomination as she has since the race began.
March 26, 2007
Small Business Economic Confidence Remains Strong
In spite of mixed messages from other segments of the economy, economic confidence among small business owners increased in March, driven in part by improved cash flow and rising confidence among consumer-focused merchants, according to surveys conducted for this month’s Discover® Small Business Watch (SM).
March 24, 2007
24% Consider Al Gore Global Warming Expert
Former Vice President Al Gore (D) received a warm welcome on Capitol Hill last week for his testimony on the environment and Global Warming. However, while he is now an Academy Award winner and celebrity activist, just 24% of Americans consider Gore an expert on Global Warming.
March 23, 2007
Thompson Tied with Clinton, Trails Obama
Fred Thompson, a movie star turned U.S. Senator turned TV star, has been publicly considering entering the 2008 Presidential Sweepstakes to fill what some see as a void in the Republican Primary field.
March 23, 2007
On Iraq, 50% Trust Dems, 38% Prefer GOP
Half of Americans say they trust Democrats more than Republicans to handle the situation in Iraq.
March 22, 2007
Plame: 34% Favorable 32% Unfavorable
Valerie Plame, the CIA operative whose leaked identity unleashed a Special Prosecutor and led to the indictment of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby for perjury and obstructing justice, is viewed favorably by 34% of American voters.
March 22, 2007
Despite Slightly More Optimism About War on Terror, 54% Still Believe Iraq Mission Will Be Judged a Failure
The number of likely voters who believe that the U.S. and its allies are winning the war on terror is now 38%, up from 36% in February, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the issue.
March 21, 2007
Plurality Says Gonzales Should Resign
Thirty-nine percent (39%) of American voters believe Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign.
March 21, 2007
Election 2008: McCain Leads Clinton 48% to 41%
Arizona Senator John McCain (R) leads New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) 48% to 41% in the latest Rasmussen Reports poll on the 2008 Presidential campaign.
