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January 27, 2016

Is Hillary's Campaign Really in Trouble?

Democrats blame the media for the perception that Hillary Clinton's campaign is stumbling, but voters in general aren't so sure. All agree, however, that there's no need yet for Joe Biden or some other major Democrat to jump into the race for the party's presidential nomination.

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January 26, 2016

Are Democratic Voters Feeling the Bern?

Recent polls are showing Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders surging ahead of Hillary Clinton in key states like Iowa and New Hampshire, but are Democratic voters taking this news seriously?

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January 22, 2016

Does Palin Help or Hurt Trump?

Voters in general don’t think much of Sarah Palin and see her endorsement of Donald Trump as more harmful than helpful to his candidacy. But for Republicans and conservative voters in particular, the intended audience as the Iowa caucus nears, a Palin endorsement is a plus.

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January 13, 2016

Will An Obama Endorsement Matter In This Year’s Election?

While voters in general say a candidate endorsement from President Obama will not impact their voting decision this November, most in his own party say it would. But voters regardless of partisan affiliation agree that the upcoming election will have little to do with the president’s record.

January 5, 2016

44% of Democrats Have Had Enough of 2016 Race

With the Iowa caucus less than a month away, most voters say they’re ready and eager for the 2016 presidential contest. But Republicans are much more enthusiastic about the year to come than Democrats and unaffiliated voters are.

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December 31, 2015

Will Bill Be A Plus or A Minus for Hillary’s Campaign?

Hillary Clinton vowed earlier this month to unleash her husband, former President Bill Clinton, on the campaign trail on her behalf in January, but that’s looking less like a good idea.

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December 28, 2015

Clinton vs. Trump: Still A Dead Heat

Presidential frontrunners Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump remain all tied up in a hypothetical matchup heading into 2016.

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December 22, 2015

Clinton Loses Ground in Democratic Primary Race

Following Saturday night's debate, the race between the top two contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination is closer than ever, but Hillary Clinton is the heavy favorite among voters who are already certain of their vote in 2016.

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December 18, 2015

Trump Still Rules GOP Roost After Tuesday’s Debate

Donald Trump still holds the lead in Rasmussen Reports’ latest look at the race for the Republican presidential nomination following Tuesday night’s debate. His voters also are by far the least likely to say they’re going to change their minds.

December 15, 2015

Have the Debates Made Any Difference?

A lot of voters claim to be following the debates between the presidential candidates from both major parties but don’t feel they have learned much about those candidates so far.

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December 9, 2015

Voters See Media Biased Against Trump but Not Clinton

Voters are far more likely to think the media is biased against Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump than against his chief Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

November 17, 2015

Clinton, Sanders Run Even Among Democrats Under 40

Front-runner Hillary Clinton didn’t move an inch among Democratic voters following Saturday night’s debate even though there were two fewer candidates on stage. She also clearly has a problem with younger voters.

November 13, 2015

Here’s How the GOP Race Looks Now

The outsiders are still leading the pack in Rasmussen Reports’ latest look at the Republican presidential primary race following Tuesday night’s debate.

October 30, 2015

Trump Still the Clear Leader After Latest Debate

Did Wednesday night’s debate make a difference in the Republican presidential race?

October 28, 2015

How Do GOP Voters Rate Their White House Contenders?

Going into their party’s third presidential debate this evening, Republicans aren’t overly enthusiastic about the candidates hoping to be the GOP standard-bearer next year.

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October 27, 2015

Do Voters Trust Clinton, Trump?

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump continue to be the national leaders in the Democratic and Republican presidential contests, but do most voters trust them?

October 20, 2015

Clinton vs. Trump, Fiorina

Rasmussen Reports’ first head-to-head matchup between the two frontrunners for the 2016 presidential nomination shows a tight race.

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October 16, 2015

Hillary Still Ahead But Doesn’t Gain from Debate

Hillary Clinton didn’t get a bump from Tuesday night’s debate but still holds a two-to-one lead over her closest rival.

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October 14, 2015

Hillary Sweeps the Table

As predicted last week, Hillary Clinton sailed through the first Democratic debate last night unchallenged, unscathed and unrepentant. It looks like the party bosses were right when they limited the number of debates to six. In fact, that might be five too many if last night is any indication.

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October 13, 2015

Debate Night: Democrats Are Already Calling A Winner

At long last, the Democratic candidates will take the stage for their first presidential debate, but Democratic voters are already predicting a victory for the party’s current frontrunner.