Virginia: McCain 49% Obama 44%
In Virginia, John McCain leads Barack Obama by five percentage points in an early look at a possible general election match-up.
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February 21, 2008
February 21, 2008
After Putin Remarks, 76% Are Not Worried About a Russian Attack on the U.S.
A recent Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found that while many Americans are not fans of Russian President Vladimir Putin, not many are worried about a Russian attack on the United States.
February 21, 2008
39% Say It’s Very Likely Democratic Contest Will Not Be Decided Until the Convention
Thirty-nine percent (39%) of American adults say it’s Very Likely the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination will continue until the Convention.
February 21, 2008
Virginia Senate: Warner 57% Gilmore 37%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Virginia voters found Democrat Mark Warner still holding a significant lead over Republican Jim Gilmore in the race for the U.S. Senate. Warner leads Gilmore by twenty percentage points, 57% to 37%.
February 20, 2008
Michigan: Obama 47% McCain 39%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone poll finds that Barack Obama enjoys an eight-percentage point advantage over John McCain in an early look at the general election campaign. Obama attracts 47% of the vote while McCain earns 39%.
February 20, 2008
Michigan: Obama 47% McCain 39%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone poll finds that Barack Obama enjoys an eight-percentage point advantage over John McCain in an early look at the general election campaign. Obama attracts 47% of the vote while McCain earns 39%.
February 20, 2008
Ohio: McCain 42% Obama 41%
Ohio, the state whose 20 Electoral College Votes put George W. Bush over the top in his bid for re-election four years ago, may be the scene of another close general election contest in 2008.
February 19, 2008
Oregon Senate: Smith 48% Merkley 30%; Smith 48% Novick 35%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Oregon voters found Republican Incumbent Senator Gordon Smith with leads over his Democratic challengers.
February 19, 2008
Minnesota Senate: Coleman Falls Behind Franken, Holds Modest Lead Over Ciresi
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found Al Franken slightly ahead of incumbent Senator Norm Coleman in what is likely to be a closely contested campaign. Franken, a former comedian and political commentator, leads Coleman 49% to 46%.
February 18, 2008
Minnesota: McCain Leads Clinton By Five, Trails Obama By Fifteen
In Minnesota, the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows John McCain leading Hillary Clinton by five percentage points, 47% to 42%.
February 18, 2008
Florida: McCain Leads Clinton and Has Bigger Lead Over Obama
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Florida shows John McCain holding a six-percentage point lead over Hillary Clinton and an even larger lead—sixteen percentage points—over Barack Obama.
February 18, 2008
Early Perceptions of Obama, Clinton, McCain Show Obama Winning Best Reviews
National polling for the seven days ending February 17 shows that Barack Obama is viewed favorably by 55% of American voters. John McCain is viewed favorably by 51% and Hillary Clinton by 45%.
February 18, 2008
32% Say U.S. Legal System Worries Too Much About National Security at Expense of Individual Rights
Most Americans might have a difficult time sorting through the nuances of the Congressional debate over the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, but they are a bit more likely to trust Democrats in Congress than President Bush on the topic.
February 17, 2008
71% Willing to Vote for Woman President, 73% for African-American
Seventy-one percent (71%) of the nation’s voters say they would be willing to vote for a woman for President. Seventeen percent (17%) say they would not and 11% are not sure.
February 17, 2008
Oregon: Obama Leads McCain, McCain Leads Clinton
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone poll in Oregon shows John McCain leading Hillary Clinton 45% to 42%.
February 17, 2008
Pennsylvania: Obama 49% McCain 39%; McCain 44% Clinton 42%
In an early look at potential general election Presidential match-ups in Pennsylvania, Barack Obama leads John McCain while McCain is in a toss-up with Hillary Clinton.
February 16, 2008
Partisan Economics: Democrats, Republicans Have Fundamentally Different Perceptions of the Economy
The economy has emerged as a top voting issue for Election 2008, but that broad topic means different things to different people.
February 16, 2008
Wisconsin: McCain 51% Huckabee 30%
In Wisconsin’s Republican Presidential Primary, the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds John McCain attracting 51% of the vote and holding a twenty-one point lead.
February 15, 2008
Ohio: McCain 50% Huckabee 33%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Ohio’s Republican Presidential Primary shows John McCain earning 50% of the vote while Mike Huckabee attracts support from 33%. Five percent (5%) of the state’s Likely Republican Primary Voters support Ron Paul and 12% are undecided.
February 15, 2008
Texas: McCain 45% Huckabee 37%
In the Texas Republican Presidential Primary, John McCain holds a modest eight-point advantage over Mike Huckabee. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the race shows McCain earning 45% of the vote while Huckabee attracts 37%. Ron Paul is the choice for 7% and 11% are not sure.
