53% Want Dem Congress to Push Bush Harder on Iraq
Most American voters (53%) say that Democrats in Congress have not done “enough to change President Bush’s policies in Iraq.”
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July 2, 2007
July 1, 2007
Following Immigration Debate, Number of Republicans in USA Increases
During the month of June, the number of people identifying themselves as Republicans increased and the number of Democrats was little changed.
July 1, 2007
GOP Gains Parity on National Security Issue, Dems Trusted More on Nine Other Issues
On the issue of National Security, 45% of Voters now trust Republicans more than Democrats.
June 29, 2007
47% View Clinton as Politically Liberal
New York Senator Hillary Clinton, the frontrunner for the Democratic Presidential nomination is viewed as politically liberal by 47% of American voters.
June 29, 2007
Fred Thompson Seen As Most Conservative GOP Candidate
Among the major candidates seeking the GOP Presidential nomination, former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson is viewed as politically conservative by more voters than anybody else.
June 28, 2007
Immigration Bill Failure Proves Rasmussen’s First Law of Politics
Scott Rasmussen’s first law of politics is that America’s politicians aren’t nearly as important as they think they are.
June 28, 2007
Giuliani and Thompson Gain Ground on Edwards
Republican Presidential frontrunners Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson have gained ground on Democratic hopeful John Edwards over the past several weeks.
June 28, 2007
No One Notices As Senate Passes Energy Legislation
One aspect of the immigration debate currently churning in the Senate is that few people are paying attention to anything else the nation’s legislators are doing. Last week, the Senate passed energy legislation and no one noticed.
June 27, 2007
Pelosi: 39% Favorable
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) is viewed favorably by 39% of American voters and unfavorably by 47%. That’s down from a month ago when she was viewed favorably by 47% and unfavorably by 45%.
June 26, 2007
Obama in Tight Race with Both Thompson and Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani leads Barack Obama 44% to 41% while Obama leads Thompson 43% to 41% in the latest Rasmussen Reports Election 2008 survey.
June 26, 2007
2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Thompson 27% Giuliani 23%
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson earning support from 27% of Likely Republican Primary Voters. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani attracts support from 23%.
June 25, 2007
Just 22% Favor Stalled Immigration Bill
As the Senate prepares to resume debate the “comprehensive” immigration reform bill, the legislation continues to face broad public opposition
June 25, 2007
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 37% Obama 25% Edwards 13%
This week’s numbers are Clinton 37% Obama 25% and Edwards 13%. A week ago it was Clinton 38% Obama 27% and Edwards 16%.
June 24, 2007
McCain Falls Behind Clinton, Giuliani-Clinton Still a Toss-Up
The latest Rasmussen Reports polling shows that Senator Hillary Clinton (D) leads Senator John McCain (R) 46% to 42%.
June 24, 2007
On Taxes: 44% Trust Democrats, 40% Favor the GOP
Republicans picked up a little ground on the tax issue, Democrats still retain a four-point advantage on that topic.
June 23, 2007
35% have Favorable Opinion of Bloomberg
Thirty-five percent (35%) of American voters have a favorable opinion of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg while 41% have an unfavorable opinion.
June 22, 2007
Clinton Has Highest Level of Base Support, but 46% Would Never Vote for Her
Senator Hillary Clinton (D) now has the highest level of base support among the major candidates running for President. Twenty-nine percent (29%) say they would definitely vote for the former First Lady if she's on the ballot in 2008.
June 21, 2007
Election 2008: Edwards Dominates Both McCain and Romney
Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards continues to chalk up impressive margins over GOP presidential candidates in Rasmussen Reports surveys of potential Election 2008 match-ups.
June 21, 2007
Election 2008: Giuliani 44% Richardson 38%
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani leading New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson 44% to 38% in an early Election 2008 match-up.
June 20, 2007
Bloomberg Leaves GOP, Dreaming of Long-Shot
Adding fuel to the fire that he is planning an independent bid for the White House, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg left the Republican Party yesterday and is now officially unaffiliated with either major party.
