Vermont Senate: Leahy 58%, Generic Republican 33%
Longtime Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy is comfortably on his way to a seventh term in Washington so far.
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March 22, 2010
March 21, 2010
Georgia Senate: Isakson 52%, Generic Democrat 31%
Republican Senator Johnny Isakson of Georgia now posts a 21-point lead and crosses the critical 50% mark for incumbents in his bid for reelection.
March 21, 2010
54% Say Cost Is Biggest Problem With Health Care
Most voters still believe cost is the biggest problem with health care in America today, but most also think passage of the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats will drive costs even higher.
March 21, 2010
52% in California Say Public Employee Unions Significantly Strain Budget
Most likely voters in California (52%) believe public employee unions place a significant strain on the state’s struggling budget, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state.
March 21, 2010
It’s Time to Decide, and 54% of Voters Oppose the Health Care Plan
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has scheduled a House of Representatives vote today on the health care reform plan proposed by the President Obama and congressional Democrats. Yet while in Congress there has been months of posturing and shifting of political tactics, voter attitudes have remained constant: A majority oppose the plan being considered by the legislators.
March 21, 2010
It’s Time to Decide, and 54% of Voters Oppose the Health Care Plan
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has scheduled a House of Representatives vote today on the health care reform plan proposed by the President Obama and congressional Democrats. Yet while in Congress there has been months of posturing and shifting of political tactics, voter attitudes have remained constant: A majority oppose the plan being considered by the legislators.
March 20, 2010
62% in California Oppose Education Budget Cuts
Earlier this month, thousands in California protested the recently announced education budget cuts ordered by the state to meet its growing deficit. A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the state’s voters shows 62% oppose the education budget cuts and resulting tuition increases, while only 21% are in favor of them. Another 18% are undecided.
March 20, 2010
50% Say States Should Have Right to Opt Out of Health Care Reform Plan
As Congress nears what could be its final vote on the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats, 50% of voters nationwide say states should have the right to opt out of the entire plan.
March 20, 2010
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Ending March 20, 2010
Here it comes, ready or not.
March 19, 2010
Three Bunch At The Top of Arizona GOP Governor Primary Race
Governor Jan Brewer now finds herself in a virtual three-way tie in Arizona’s Republican Primary gubernatorial contest.
March 19, 2010
Only 20% Say Most in Congress Will Understand Health Care Plan Before They Vote On It
Democratic congressional leaders have scheduled a House vote on their national health care plan this Sunday, but 59% of U.S. voters say most members of Congress will not understand what is in the plan before they vote on it.
March 19, 2010
56% Oppose Medicare Cuts in Health Care Proposal
Many individual elements of the health care plan working its way through Congress remain popular, but the cost of the plan and finding ways to pay for it remain key reasons why most voters continue to oppose the proposed legislation.
March 19, 2010
Pennsylvania Governor: GOP’s Corbett Still Leads
The Pennsylvania governor’s race is slightly tighter this month, but Republican Tom Corbett still posts double-digit leads on his three top Democratic opponents.
March 19, 2010
Georgia Governor's Race A Toss-Up
Former Democratic Governor Roy Barnes now runs virtually even with all four of his top Republican challengers in the 2010 gubernatorial race in Georgia.
March 18, 2010
Wisconsin Governor: GOP’s Walker, Neumann Still Slightly Ahead
The top Republican contenders for governor of Wisconsin still hold modest leads over the likely Democratic nominee, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
March 18, 2010
34% Say Health Care Reform Is Goal Obama Most Likely To Achieve
With congressional Democrats pushing to pass their health care plan in the next few days, a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 34% of U.S. voters now think health care reform is the goal President Obama is most likely to achieve, up 10 points from last month. However, this finding is still down 13 points from the end of last year.
March 18, 2010
59% Say U.S. Should Continue To Build Fence on U.S.-Mexico Border
The Obama administration announced on Tuesday that it is halting funding of the fence along the U.S.-Mexico border, but 59% of Americans believe the United States should continue to build that fence.
March 18, 2010
50% Less Likely To Vote For Congress Member Who Supports Health Care Plan
Fifty percent (50%) of U.S. voters say they are less likely to vote for their representative in Congress this November if he or she votes for the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats.
March 18, 2010
Arizona GOP Senate: McCain 48%, Hayworth 41%
Longtime incumbent John McCain now leads conservative challenger J.D. Hayworth by just seven points in Arizona’s hotly contested Republican Senate Primary race.
March 18, 2010
Wisconsin Senate: Feingold, Thompson Neck-and-Neck
Democratic incumbent Russ Feingold continues to lead his two announced Republican opponents in Wisconsin’s race for the U.S. Senate, and his hypothetical match-up with former Republican Governor Tommy Thompson is now a toss-up.
