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October 5, 2006

61% Believe Republican Leaders Have Been Protecting Foley

Sixty-one percent (61%) of American adults believe that Republican leaders have been “protecting [Mark] Foley for several years.”

October 5, 2006

CT Senate: Lieberman Lead in Double Digits

Senator Joseph Lieberman (I) has increased his margin over Democrat Ned Lamont by eight points. He now leads the antiwar candidate 50% to 40%.

October 5, 2006

Ohio Senate: Brown by 8

The latest Rasmussen Reports poll of Ohio's U.S. Senate race shows that Democratic Congressman Sherrod Brown has added a couple more points to a growing lead over Republican Senator Mike DeWine.

October 4, 2006

Florida Governor: Crist by 16

Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist has opened up a wide lead over Democratic Congressman Jim Davis. The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Crist ahead 54% to 38%.

October 4, 2006

Florida Senate: Nelson by 17

Though his lead has slipped a few points over the past month, incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson still enjoys a comfortable lead over Republican challenger Katherine Harris.

October 4, 2006

MA Governor: Patrick Leads the Pack

Having emerged victorious from a three-way primary on September 19, Democrat Deval Patrick leads the field of official candidates vying to be Massachusetts’ next governor.

October 3, 2006

Party Affiliation Trends Show Democratic Momentum

Party Affiliation Trends highlight the difference between Election 2006 and Election 2004.

October 3, 2006

71% Say Finding New Energy Sources More Important than Conservation

Seventy-three percent (73%) of Americans say it is “very important” that the United States become less dependent on oil imports.

October 3, 2006

TN Governor: Bredesen by 35

Adding eight percentage points to an already overpowering lead, Democratic Governor Bredesen now buries Republican State Senator Jim Bryson 63% to 28%.

October 2, 2006

VA Senate: Allen Now Leading by 6

Republican Senator George Allen is clinging to a narrow edge over Democrat James Webb, the former Secretary of the Navy. Allen now leads 49% to 43%.

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October 2, 2006

Senate Balance of Power - October 2, 2006

In the battle for control of the U.S. Senate, it’s all tied with 49 seats rated as Republican or Leans Republican and 49 seats are rated as Democrat or Leans Democrat.

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October 2, 2006

Tennessee Senate: Ford by 5 as Corker Falters

Representative Harold Ford (D) has taken a 48% to 43% lead over Mayor Bob Corker (R) in Tennessee's increasingly competitive race for U.S. Senate.

October 1, 2006

Oregon Governor: Saxton Within 5

The political winds are blowing momentum toward Republican Ron Saxton’s attempt to unseat Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski.

October 1, 2006

Polls: Senate Immigration Vote May Impact Election 2006

On Friday, the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to build a 700-mile barrier along the Mexican border, bowing to public opinion as an election draws near.

September 30, 2006

State-by-State Perspectives on the War on Terror

Voters in Oklahoma (59%), Texas (51%), Virginia (51%), and Florida (48%) are more likely than voters in other states to say that the U.S. and its allies are winning the War on Terror.

September 30, 2006

State by State Ratings of the Economy: Oklahoma and Texas Most Optimistic

Forty-seven percent (47%) of voters in both Oklahoma and Texas rate the economy as good or excellent.

September 29, 2006

Governor Job Approvals: WV Tops; OH at Bottom

West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin (D) leads his fellow governors in job approval scores in the most recent Rasmussen Reports survey of voters in 27 states.

September 29, 2006

Bush Job Approvals: Disapprovals Rule

As the second half of his second term approaches, President Bush’s job performance continues to receive poor reviews from the American public.

September 29, 2006

OK Governor: Henry’s Lead Now 25

Incumbent Democratic Gov. Brad Henry has extended his already impressive lead over U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook by four points since last month’s survey. The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Henry leading Istook 59% to 34%.

September 27, 2006

FL Governor: Crist by 5

In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey of the Florida gubernatorial race, Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist leads Democratic Congressman Jim Davis 45% to 40%.