Oregon Governor: Dudley (R) 47%, Kitzhaber (D) 44%
Little has changed in the race to be Oregon’s next governor, with Republican Chris Dudley and Democrat John Kitzhaber still running neck-and-neck.
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July 27, 2010
July 27, 2010
64% in Virginia Approve of Governor McDonnell’s Performance
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Virginia voters continue to approve of the job new Governor Bob McDonnell is doing, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state. That includes 29% who Strongly Approve.
July 27, 2010
58% in Ohio Disagree with Justice Department Challenge of Immigration Law
By a nearly two-to-one margin, voters in Ohio oppose the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to challenge the recently enacted Arizona immigration law. At the same time, a majority of voters in the state favor similar legislation in Ohio.
July 27, 2010
54% Favor Justice Department Action Against Sanctuary Cities
Fifty-four percent (54%) of U.S. voters say the Justice Department should take legal action against cities that provide sanctuary for illegal immigrants. Even more think the federal government should cut off funds to these “sanctuary cities.”
July 27, 2010
Colorado Senate: GOP’s Buck, Norton Still Hold Modest Leads
Republican Ken Buck now earns 48% support against both Democratic contenders in Colorado’s race for the U.S. Senate. The other Republican in the race, former Lieutenant Governor Jane Norton, runs nearly as well.
July 27, 2010
Alabama Senate: Shelby (R) 59%, Barnes (D) 29%
Republican Senator Richard Shelby remains well ahead of his Democratic challenger in his bid for reelection in Alabama.
July 27, 2010
47% Still Undecided in Arizona Democratic Senate Race
The Arizona Democratic Primary is less than a month away, but nearly half its prospective voters haven’t made up their minds yet.
July 26, 2010
North Dakota Senate: Hoeven (R) 69%, Potter (D) 22%
Republican John Hoeven remains well ahead in the U.S. Senate race in North Dakota with the seat now held by retiring Democrat Byron Dorgan on course to be a likely GOP pickup in November.
July 26, 2010
43% Say Marijuana Should Be Legalized, 42% Disagree
Americans are evenly divided over whether marijuana should be legalized in the United States, but most expect it to happen within the next decade.
July 26, 2010
Voters In Pennsylvania Evenly Divided Over Stimulus Plan
Thirty-four percent (34%) of voters in Pennsylvania say the $787 billion economic stimulus plan hurt the economy, nine points lower than the national average.
July 26, 2010
87% Say America Likely To Elect Woman President in Next 25 Years
Eighty-seven percent (87%) of U.S. voters say it is at least somewhat likely that a woman will be elected president of the United States in the next 25 years, up eight points from nearly four years ago.
July 26, 2010
North Dakota Senate: Hoeven (R) 73%, Potter (D) 19%
Governor John Hoeven now has the support of nearly three-out-of-four North Dakota voters in his bid to be the state’s next U.S. senator.
July 26, 2010
Arizona Republican Primary: McCain 54%, Hayworth 34%
Senator John McCain has opened a 20-point lead over former Congressman J.D. Hayworth in Arizona’s Republican Senate Primary race.
July 26, 2010
58% Favor Repeal of Health Care Bill, But 48% Say It’s Unlikely
Most voters continue to favor repeal of the national health care bill, but nearly half see repeal as unlikely. A plurality believes repeal would be good for the economy.
July 26, 2010
Massachusetts Governor: Patrick (D) 38%, Baker (R) 32%, Cahill (I) 17%
Massachusetts’ spirited gubernatorial contest remains largely unchanged this month, with incumbent Democratic Governor Deval Patrick holding onto a small lead.
July 25, 2010
41% in Florida More Likely to Vote For Independent This Election, 30% Less Likely
As Independent candidate Charlie Crist continues to run neck-and-neck with Republican Marco Rubio in the race for U.S. Senate in Florida, the plurality of voters in the state say they are more likely to vote for a candidate not affiliated with either party this election than they have been in the past.
July 24, 2010
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls Ending July 24, 2010
One of the key issues in the political debate now roiling the country is how big a part government should play in our lives.
July 24, 2010
North Dakota House: Berg (R) 49%, Pomeroy (D) 46%
The race to represent North Dakota in the U.S. House of Representatives appears a little tighter this month.
July 23, 2010
49% in Minnesota Favor Investigation of Alleged Illegal Voting by Felons
Nearly half (49%) of Minnesota voters believe state election officials should investigate allegations that felons voted illegally in the 2008 election.
July 23, 2010
Arkansas Senate: Boozman (R) 60% Lincoln (D) 35%
Republican John Boozman holds a 25-point lead over Democratic incumbent Blanche Lincoln in Arkansas’ U.S. Senate race.
