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January 21, 2008

79% Have Favorable Opinion of Dr. Martin Luther King

Seventy-nine percent (79%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of Dr. Martin Luther King. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 15% offer an unfavorable opinion.

January 20, 2008

Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 43% Republicans 38%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that, if the Congressional Election were held today, 43% of American voters say they would vote for the Democrat in their district and 38% would opt for the Republican

January 20, 2008

Voters Expect Little from Congress in 2008

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 12% of American voters say it’s Very Likely Congress will take steps to help the economy in 2008.

January 19, 2008

Rasmussen Markets Update: For Democrats, New Hampshire plus Nevada equals Iowa

Following her victory in Nevada, Rasmussen Markets data shows that Hillary Clinton has regained the frontrunner status she enjoyed before the Iowa caucuses.

January 19, 2008

Rasmussen Markets Update: McCain Chances of Winning Republican Nomination Tops 50%

John McCain’s victory in South Carolina has made him the clear frontrunner in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.

January 19, 2008

Hillary Clinton's Massive Conflict of Interests: A Commentary by Dick Morris

As American banks go hat in hand to foreign financial institutions and governments, begging for capital to help them get out of the mess into which their subprime loans have landed them, the question arises as to whether the United States should permit nations like China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the banks they control to acquire part ownership of our leading banks.

January 19, 2008

Snow in South Carolina May Impact Turnout in Tight GOP Race

One of the surprises in New Hampshire’s Presidential Primary a few weeks ago was the pleasant weather. Who would have expected 60 degree temperatures in New England on January 8? Today’s weather in South Carolina may be equally surprising

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January 19, 2008

Bipartisan Stimulation: An Inside Report by Robert Novak

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Republican Leader John Boehner are working behind the scenes to attempt rare bipartisan cooperation on an economic stimulus package.

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January 19, 2008

Mostly Decent Politics: A Commentary by Michael Barone

My campaign and election memories go back to 1960, when I was one of the few who backed John Kennedy at an election night party that my parents were throwing.

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January 18, 2008

The TV Diet: A Commentary by Susan Estrich

It's been nearly three months since the writers went on strike. The TIVO broke a month into it, and no one in my house has bothered to fix it.

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January 18, 2008

In Contrast to Obama, Hillary Plays the Race Card: A Commentary by Dick Morris

On the evening of Jan. 3, it became clear that Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) was going to be a serious candidate for president with a viable chance of winning.

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January 18, 2008

51% Say Security More Important than Privacy

Fifty-one percent (51%) of Americans say that Security is more important than privacy.

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January 18, 2008

Sarkozy the Mad Modelizer: A Commentary By Froma Harrop

The French have long tolerated adulterers, liars and hypocrites in their politics. A simpleton is another matter, and President Nicolas Sarkozy's public frolic with a former model and singer of heavy-breathing songs does not speak of emotional complexity.

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January 18, 2008

Though Treading Water in the Primaries, Giuliani Stays Within Single Digits of Clinton, Obama

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani has yet to win a primary and his national support among GOP voters has plummeted. But he remains competitive in match-ups with the top Democratic contenders.

January 17, 2008

California: McCain 24% Romney 17%

John McCain has a seven point lead over Mitt Romney in California’s Republican Presidential Primary.

January 17, 2008

California: Clinton 38% Obama 33%

The first Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of California’s Democratic Presidential Primary shows Hillary Clinton leading Barack Obama by five percentage points.

January 17, 2008

South Carolina: Obama 44% Clinton 31%

Barack Obama has regained a double-digit lead over Hillary Clinton in South Carolina’s Democratic Presidential Primary.

January 17, 2008

South Carolina: McCain 24% Huckabee 24%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of South Carolina’s Republican Presidential Primary shows that John McCain and Mike Huckabee are tied at 24%.

January 17, 2008

New Jersey: McCain 29% Giuliani 27%

In an election season filled with surprises, New Jersey’s Republican Primary voters may be considering a surprise of their own.

January 17, 2008

New Jersey: Clinton 45% Obama 27%

The first Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of New Jersey’s Democratic Primary shows Hillary Clinton with an 18-point advantage over Barack Obama.