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November 25, 2007In February 5 States, Clinton and Giuliani Still on Top
  
In states holding Primaries or Caucuses on February 5, the races for the Republican and Democratic Presidential nominations look broadly similar to the competition on a national level.
November 24, 200724% Are Both Fiscal and Socially Conservatives, 9% Fiscally and Socially Liberal
  
Forty-one percent (41%) of American voters say they are conservative when it comes to “fiscal issues such as taxes, government spending, and business regulation.” A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 43% consider themselves fiscally moderate and 12% say liberal.
November 24, 200777% Say Employers Can Require English-Only on the Job
  
Seventy-seven percent (77%) of American voters say companies should be allowed to require employees to speak English while on the job. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that only 14% disagree while 9% are not sure.
November 24, 2007With Many Voters Abstaining, Biden Manages Toss-ups with Giuliani, Romney
  
Democratic Senator Joe Biden isn't on the map of the Democratic nomination race. And almost 30% of likely voters nationwide don’t know enough to have an opinion of him.

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                            November 23, 2007Clinton Trails Giuliani, Barely Leads Thompson
  
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) enjoying a modest four-point lead of 46% to 42% over Senator Hillary Clinton (D).
November 21, 2007South Carolina: Clinton 43% Obama 33%
  
New York Senator Hillary Clinton leads Illinois Senator Barack Obama by ten percentage points in South Carolina’s Presidential Primary. 
November 21, 2007South Carolina: Romney, Thompson Tied for Lead
  
Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson are tied for the lead in South Carolina's Republican Presidential Primary.
November 20, 2007Just 16% Want Voting Suggestions from Religious Leaders
  
Just 16% of American adults say that it is appropriate for local religious leaders to suggest who individuals should vote for on election day.
November 20, 200763% Want Troops Home From Iraq Within Year
  
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 63% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year. 
November 19, 2007In Three-Way Match-ups, Clinton Leads GOP by Up to 24 Points in Empire State
  
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and former Senator Fred Thompson both get clobbered in the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey New York State voters. 
November 19, 2007In Florida GOP Primary, Giuliani Leads, Romney Gains
  
Rudy Giuliani continues to lead the Republican Presidential Primary in Florida with 27% support in the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey. 
November 19, 2007Florida: Clinton Still Leads Obama by 25
  
In September, New York Senator Hillary Clinton held a twenty-five percentage point lead over Illinois Senator Barack Obama in Florida’s Presidential Primary. 
November 19, 2007In Match-ups with Clinton, Florida Voters Now Tilt Toward GOP
  
A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the presidential race in Florida shows former Big Apple Mayor Rudy Giuliani with a modest lead over Senator Hillary Clinton of 46% to 41%. 
November 19, 2007Republicans Lead, Mostly, in Alabama Presidential and Senate Races
  
Democratic U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton trails three of four top Republican hopefuls in Alabama when voters consider possible general-election match-ups. 
November 19, 2007How Important is Iowa for the Democrats?
  
While most Americans are preparing for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, the nation’s political junkies are eagerly anticipating the Iowa caucuses on January 3.
November 19, 2007Conservative Frontrunner Still Unclear Among Republican Candidates
  
At the beginning of 2007, a compelling narrative of the Republican race suggested that Rudy Giuliani and John McCain would compete to be the moderate candidate while Mitt Romney and some others would seek to become the conservative alternative.

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                            November 18, 2007Obama leads McCain by Three, Romney by Six
  
Democratic Senator Barack Obama now leads Republican Senator McCain 46% to 43%, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the presidential race.

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                            November 16, 200740% Want Congress to Cut Off Funds Unless President Commits to Troop Withdrawals
  
Fifty-three percent (53%) of voters say they want U.S. combat troops out of Iraq by the end of 2008. However, a Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 40% want Congress to cut off funding if the President won’t go along with the plan. Fifty percent (50%) are opposed to Congress using the purse strings in this manner while 10% are not sure.
November 16, 2007Iowa: Romney 29% Huckabee 16% Giuliani 15%
  
Mitt Romney has extended his lead in the Iowa Republican Presidential Caucus for 2008 and three candidates are virtually tied for second place.
November 15, 2007Iowa Caucus: Clinton 29% Edwards 25% Obama 24%
  
Senator Hillary Clinton’s lead in Iowa has fallen seven points over the past few weeks. This is consistent with the six-point slide measured in New Hampshire. The latest Rasmussen Reports poll of the Iowa Democratic Caucus for 2008 finds Clinton on top with support from 29% of Likely Caucus Participants. That’s down from 33% in mid-October.