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February 6, 2008

Rasmussen Markets Update: McCain Feeling Super on Wednesday Morning

The race to determine the Republican Presidential Nominee effectively ended on Super Tuesday. As expected, John McCain won the delegate-rich winner-take-all states of New York, New Jersey, Missouri, Arizona, Connecticut, and Delaware.

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February 5, 2008

Number of Democrats In Country Hits Four-Year High During First Month of Election 2008

During January, the media attention focused on battles within the nation’s leading political parties—Obama vs. Clinton vs. Edwards and McCain vs. Romney vs. Huckabee. But, during the first month of voting in Election 2008, the message going out to millions of Americans provided a solid boost for the Democratic brand.

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February 3, 2008

It's the Economy: "Very Important" to 80% of Likely Voters

As the federal government acts to head off a recession, 80% of likely American voters tell Rasmussen Reports that the Economy is of top importance to them as an electoral issue.

January 29, 2008

McCain Wins Florida, Heavily Favored to Win Nomination

John McCain won Florida’s Republican Presidential Primary and moved a giant step closer to capturing the Republican Presidential nomination.

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January 29, 2008

59% Want Troops Home from Iraq Within Year

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 59% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year.

January 27, 2008

Florida: Romney 33% McCain 27%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Florida shows former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney earning 33% of the vote while Arizona Senator John McCain attracts 27%.

January 25, 2008

Rasmussen Markets See Romney as Debate Winner

Rasmussen Markets data suggests that Mitt Romney gained ground in Florida during last night’s televised debate. When the debate began, the market results showed Romney with a 54% chance of winning Florida’s Primary next Tuesday.

January 20, 2008

Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 43% Republicans 38%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that, if the Congressional Election were held today, 43% of American voters say they would vote for the Democrat in their district and 38% would opt for the Republican

January 19, 2008

Rasmussen Markets Update: For Democrats, New Hampshire plus Nevada equals Iowa

Following her victory in Nevada, Rasmussen Markets data shows that Hillary Clinton has regained the frontrunner status she enjoyed before the Iowa caucuses.

January 19, 2008

Rasmussen Markets Update: McCain Chances of Winning Republican Nomination Tops 50%

John McCain’s victory in South Carolina has made him the clear frontrunner in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.

January 15, 2008

Rasmussen Markets Update: Romney Win Reshapes GOP Race

By the time the networks declared Mitt Romney the winner in Michigan, Rasmussen Markets data showed that John McCain’s momentum had already been slowed.

January 14, 2008

Rasmussen Markets Update: Michigan’s a Toss-Up

Following his victory in New Hampshire last week, John McCain instantly became the frontrunner in Michigan’s Republican Presidential Primary. But, over the past few days, McCain has lost that status and is now seen in a very competitive race with Michigan native Mitt Romney.

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January 12, 2008

Rasmussen Markets Update: Expectations Growing for McCain

Over the past ten days, there has been a steadily growing expectation that John McCain will win the Republican Presidential Nomination.

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January 12, 2008

62% Think American Society is Fair and Decent

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that 62% of likely voters believe American society is fair and decent.

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January 11, 2008

57% Want Troops Home from Iraq Within Year

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 57% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year. That’s down from 63% a week ago and matches results from our survey conducted two weeks ago.

January 10, 2008

Rasmussen Markets Feature: Richardson Dropping Out, Who’s Next?

As Bill Richardson ends his Presidential bid, Rasmussen Markets data suggests that expectations are high for others to follow him in the near future.

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January 9, 2008

13% Say Congress Doing Good or Excellent Job

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that just 1% of likely voters give Congress an excellent rating and 12% say the legislature has done a good job. Forty-nine percent (49%) give congress a poor rating.

January 9, 2008

Market Update: What a Difference New Hampshire Makes

At 7:00 a.m. Eastern, on the morning after her victory in New Hampshire, Rasmussen Markets data shows that Senator Hillary Clinton is once again considered the Democratic frontrunner.

January 7, 2008

New Hampshire: McCain 32% Romney 31%

John McCain is facing an unusual two-front challenge as he seeks to hang on to a narrow lead in New Hampshire’s Republican Presidential Primary. He is competing with Mitt Romney for votes in the Republican Primary.

January 7, 2008

New Hampshire: Obama 38% Clinton 28%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in New Hampshire, released Monday morning, shows Barack Obama continuing to enjoy a double digit lead in New Hampshire.