Rice Viewed Favorably By Public
A Rasmussen Reports survey of perceptions of the president's cabinet finds that 64% of Americans hold a favorable view of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, while only 29% hold an unfavorable view.
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June 5, 2006
June 5, 2006
Senate Approves Paulson As Treasury Secretary
The Senate approved departing Goldman Sachs CEO Henry Paulson as the New Treasury Secretary today. The approval came just hours after the Senate Finance Committee endorsed Paulson.
June 5, 2006
New Treasury Secretary Draws Little Notice
Incoming Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson is viewed favorably by just 20% of Americans. But few among the general public express an opinion either way.
May 31, 2006
Pennsylvania Senate: Casey by 23
The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll in Pennsylvania shows Republican Senator Rick Santorum solidifying his standing as most vulnerable congressional incumbent this election season.
May 30, 2006
Pennsylvania Senate: Casey by 23
Senator Santorum is viewed favorably by 42% of likely voters, unfavorably by 47%. About a quarter, 26%, view Santorum Very Unfavorably.
May 28, 2006
Tony Snow: Mixed Reviews
White House Press Secretary Tony Snow has opened to mixed reviews among the general public. After a month on the job, 34% have a favorable opinion of him, 28% have an unfavorable view, and 38% have no opinion one way or the other.
May 28, 2006
Congressional Leadership
Republican and Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate disagree about just about everything it seems, but a Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 adults found some common ground across party lines--all four Congressional leaders earn a net unfavorable rating from the American public.
May 26, 2006
New Jersey Senate
In New Jersey's U.S. Senate campaign, Republican Tom Kean, Jr. (R) now leads Senator Robert Menendez (D) by just three points, 40% to 37%.
May 25, 2006
Pennsylvania Governor
Governor Ed Rendell (D) has opened his biggest lead of the season over challenger and political newcomer Lynn Swann (R).
May 23, 2006
California Governor
Our April survey of the California race for governor showed Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger pulling into his first substantial lead of the year over both Democrats vying for their party's gubernatorial nomination.
May 23, 2006
Oregon Governor
Conducted the night after the primary elections , the latest Rasmussen Reports election poll of the race for Oregon Governor shows Democratic incumbent Ted Kulongoski narrowly leading Republican challenger Ron Saxton 43% to 41%.
May 22, 2006
Florida Governor
In our latest poll of Florida's competitive race for governor, Attorney General Charlie Crist remains the strongest Republican candidate, Congressman Jim Davis the strongest Democratic candidate.
May 22, 2006
Florida Senate
Senator Bill Nelson (D) from Florida has hit the 60% level of support in his bid for re-election.
May 18, 2006
Ohio Governor
Congressman Ted Strickland (D) leads Secretary of State Ken Blackwell (R) by 16-percentage points in the race to become Governor of Ohio.
May 17, 2006
39% Agree With President on Immigration
Thirty-nine percent (39%) of Americans agree with President Bush's approach on the immigration issue. An equal number disagree, while 22% are not sure.
May 17, 2006
55% Say Immigration "Very Important" Voting Issue
Fifty-five percent (55%) of Americans say that the immigration issue is "very important" in terms of how they will vote this November.
May 16, 2006
Montana Senate
Republican Senator Conrad Burns once again trails both Democrats vying for his job.
May 16, 2006
Washington Senate
Senator Maria Cantwell (D) from Washington has been on the defensive lately. She has antagonized some of the political left with her stand on Iraq and her vote on the Alito nomination.
May 15, 2006
2004 Re-match
A polling rematch of the 2004 Presidential Election shows that John Kerry leads George W. Bush 48% to 41%.
May 15, 2006
Massachusetts Governor
A month has gone by since our last poll in Massachusetts and there's a new Democrat in the race for Governor.
