Buying Influence in Congress is Expensive
Half of all Americans believe it takes a contribution of at least $50,000 to influence a Congressman or Governor. That includes 27% who believe the price of influence begins with at least $100,000.
Politics
Most Recent Releases
March 1, 2006
February 28, 2006
MN Governor: Pawlenty (R) Trails Hatch (D)
Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty has lost ground against both of the major DFL candidates seeking his job. The DFL is Minnesota's equivalent of the Democratic Party.
February 28, 2006
Minnesota Senate: Bell Gains Ground
Since last month, support for Democrat Ford Bell has jumped 7 points in a match-up with Republican Mark Kennedy. He now leads Kennedy 43% to 40%.
February 27, 2006
Oregon Governor: Democrats Lead
Incumbent Democrat Ted Kulongoski, faced with a strong challenge for the party nomination, is viewed favorably by just 50% of likely voters, and unfavorably by 46%.
February 27, 2006
AL Governor: Riley (R) Holds 16-Point Lead
Alabama Governor Bob Riley (R) holds a 16-point lead over Lt. Governor Lucy Baxley (D) and has moved over the 50% mark in terms over voter support.
February 25, 2006
IL Governor: Blagojevich (D) Struggling But Ahead
With his administration freighted by scandal, Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich (D), is a well-funded but controversial incumbent.
February 25, 2006
CO Governor: Ritter (D) Takes Lead
In a match-up of Ritter and Republican Congressman Bob Beauprez, Ritter leads 40% to 33%. Against University of Denver President Marc Holtzman, Ritter leads 41% to 28%, with 23% not sure.
February 25, 2006
WV Senate: Byrd (D) Coasting to Ninth Term
Democratic Senator Robert Byrd is coasting to a ninth term in office.
February 22, 2006
MD Senate: Cardin (D) With Double Digit Lead
Democratic Congressman Ben Cardin leads Lt. Governor Michael Steele (R) by fourteen points in the race to succeed retiring Senator Paul Sarbanes (D).
February 21, 2006
Pennsylvania Governor: 25% Undecided
The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Democratic Governor Ed Rendell narrowly leading Republican Lynn Swann, the former Pittsburgh Steeler, 46% to 43%.
February 21, 2006
Hillary Meter: 48% Say She's Politically Liberal
Support for Hillary Clinton's Presidential bid remains near its lowest level of the past year.
February 20, 2006
PA Senate: Santorum Still Way Behind
Republican Senator Rick Santorum continues to trail Democratic challenger Bob Casey, Jr. The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Santorum behind by 16 percentage points, 52% to 36%.
February 18, 2006
Ohio Senate: DeWine (R) by 9
The story of Paul Hackett's withdrawal from the U.S. Senate race in Ohio was a major event in the blogosphere and among political activists.
February 17, 2006
SC Governor: Sanford (R) Has Double Digit Lead
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford (R) holds the early lead as he seeks to keep his job for another four years.
February 17, 2006
Connecticut Senate: Lieberman by 20
Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman (D) has angered the left wing of his own party with his position on the war in Iraq.
February 16, 2006
GA Governor: Perdue Leads
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (R) holds a 20-point lead over two challengers who would like to replace him as Governor.
February 16, 2006
27% Say Cheney Hunting Accident Raises Serious Questions
Twenty-seven percent (27%) of Americans believe that the recent hunting accident involving Dick Cheney raises serious questions about his ability to serve as Vice President.
February 15, 2006
MI Senate: Stabenow Retains Big Lead
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) continues to enjoy a 20-point lead against three potential Republican challengers.
February 15, 2006
Florida Governor: GOP Gains Ground
Republican candidates Charlie Crist and Tom Gallagher have opened leads over potential Democratic challengers in the race to succeed Jeb Bush as Governor of Florida.
February 15, 2006
Iowa Governor: Still Competitive
There's been little change in Iowa since our last survey in the race to succeed Governor Tom Vilsack (D).
