Poll: Americans Still See Controlling the Borders as Top Immigration Concern
A year ago, many Beltway pundits were stunned when May Day protests for illegal immigrants failed to move public policy in the expected manner.
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May 2, 2007
May 1, 2007
2008 Republican Presidential Primary - Giuliani 30% McCain 14% Thompson 14%
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani remains on top in the race for the GOP nomination and now enjoys support from 30% of Likely Voters.
April 30, 2007
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary - Obama 32% Clinton 30%
For the first time in the Election 2008 season, somebody other than New York Senator Hillary Clinton is on top in the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination.
April 29, 2007
52% Oppose Veto of Iraq Funding Bill
President Bush has said he will veto an Iraq funding bill setting a timeline for withdrawal from Iraq.
April 28, 2007
Poll: 43% Believe Gonzales Should Resign
The good news for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is that the bad news hasn’t gotten any worse.
April 27, 2007
Voters See Dem Candidates as Politically Liberal
Democrats see the men and women competing for their party’s Presidential nomination as politically moderate.
April 26, 2007
57% Favor Immediate Troop Withdrawal or Firm Deadline
Most (57%) American voters now favor either an immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq (37%) or a firm deadline for their withdrawal (20%).
April 26, 2007
Public Opinion of McCain Falls to New Low
Public perceptions of Arizona Senator John McCain (R) have declined in recent months.
April 25, 2007
Election 2008: Giuliani (R) 46% Obama (D) 43%
A survey finds former Rudy Giuliani clinging to a narrow lead over Barack Obama in an early Presidential match-up.
April 24, 2007
Poll: 59% Agree with Clinton's Tax Plan
Fifty-nine percent (59%) of American adults agree with New York Senator Hillary Clinton’s call to raise taxes on wealthy Americans. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 31% are opposed.
April 24, 2007
2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Giuliani 28% McCain 15% Thompson 12%
Last week, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Arizona Senator John McCain both gained support in the race for the GOP nomination.
April 23, 2007
2008 Republican Presidential Primary
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Arizona Senator John McCain both gained support this week in the race for the GOP nomination.
April 23, 2007
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Obama, Clinton Tied
For the fourth straight week, Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) has gained ground and he has finally caught New York Senator Hillary Clinton in the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination.
April 23, 2007
Most Who Know of Decision Agree With Supreme Court on Partial Birth Abortion
The Supreme Court’s recent decision on partial-birth abortion has not caught the attention of most Americans. Perhaps because it was released during the same week as the tragedy at Virginia Tech, just 26% of American adults said they followed news stories of the Court’s decision Very Closely.
April 20, 2007
Following Virginia Tech Shooting, 45% Say U.S. Needs Stricter Gun Control Laws
Support for stricter gun control laws has increased following the tragedy at Virginia Tech.
April 19, 2007
Election 2008: Giuliani (R) 51% Richardson (D) 34%
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) comfortably leads New Mexico Governor Richardson 51% to 34%.
April 19, 2007
Poll: 18% of U.S. Adults have Favorable Opinion of Cuba
Eighteen percent (18%) of American adults have a favorable opinion of Cuba, including 3% with a Very Favorable opinion.
April 18, 2007
Poll: 10% Say Cuba’s Health Care Better than U.S.
Controversial film director Michael Moore, whose film Fahrenheit 9/11 entered the Election 2004 dialogue, is working on a new movie taking on the U.S. health care system.
April 18, 2007
Election 2008: Richardson Leads Romney 42% to 34%
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson leads former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) in a general election match-up, 42% to 34%.
April 17, 2007
Obama Moves to Top of Poll: 33% Would Definitely Vote for Him
Obama is up, Giuliani slips to second, Edwards gains ground, and the other candidates remain in pretty much where they were a month ago.
