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August 15, 2007

Employees Value Corporate Social Responsibility, Just Not for Making Job Decisions

Three-quarters (75 percent) of U.S. workers think companies have responsibilities to the community.

August 14, 2007

Edwards Now in Toss-up with Giuliani; Lead Over Thompson Shrinks

Former Senator John Edwards (D) and former Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) are now two points apart in the presidential race, with Edwards leading 46% to 44%.

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August 14, 2007

Giuliani Leads Clinton in Colorado

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has a ten-point lead over New York Senator Hillary Clinton in race for Colorado’s nine Electoral Votes. It’s Giuliani 50%, Clinton 40%.

August 14, 2007

With Clinton in 2008 Race, Ohio is Still a Toss-Up

If Senator Hillary Clinton is the Democratic Presidential candidate in 2008, the race for Ohio’s 20 Electoral College votes might be just as close as it was in 2004.

August 14, 2007

Clinton Leads Top Republicans in New Hampshire

Early in the 2008 cycle, New York Senator Hillary Clinton has a modest edge over two Republican hopefuls and a larger lead over two others in New Hampshire.

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August 14, 2007

Clinton Leads GOP Hopefuls in Florida

Senator Hillary Clinton leads all Republican hopefuls in the race for Florida’s 27 Electoral College votes. The Sunshine State cast its votes for the Republicans in each of George W. Bush’s election victories.

August 13, 2007

Karl Rove: 29% Favorable

Karl Rove, the enormously influential advisor to President George W. Bush, is resigning from the White House staff effective August 31.

August 13, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Contest Returns to the Status Quo

This week’s numbers show the Clinton tide receding just a bit and Obama recovering some lost ground.

August 13, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Will Success in Ames Push Huckabee Into Top-Tier?

In the coming weeks, we’ll see whether a straw poll with light turnout in Ames, Iowa really matters in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.

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August 12, 2007

Public Support Strong for New Immigration Enforcement

Seventy-nine percent (79%) of American adults favor a proposal requiring employers to fire workers who falsify identity documents.

August 11, 2007

49% Say Federal Government Has Become Special Interest Group

Forty-nine percent (49%) of American voters believe that the Federal Government Itself has become a special interest group.

August 10, 2007

59% Say Intercepting Phone Calls from Foreign Suspects Makes USA Safer

Fifty-nine percent (59%) of voters believe that allowing the government to intercept phone calls from terrorist suspects makes America safer.

August 9, 2007

Election 2008: Obama 44% Giuliani 43%, Obama 46% Thompson 39%

Not much has changed in the Barack Obama-Fred Thompson match-up since two weeks ago.

August 8, 2007

24% Say Clinton Would Not Be Influenced By Lobbyist

New York Senator Hillary Clinton’s recent remarks on lobbyists have drawn fire from other challengers seeking the Democratic Presidential nomination.

August 8, 2007

Richardson Still Trails Giuliani, But Catches Up with Thompson

A new national telephone survey shows former Mayor Rudy Giuliani now leading New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson 47% to 39%.

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August 7, 2007

Tampa Worker Confidence Sinks Even Lower in July

After months of registering one of the highest levels of worker confidence, sentiment among Tampa employees recorded its second consecutive record low in July. The city’s Hudson Employment IndexSM fell 4.5 points to 91.6 in July. Layoff fears, weakened finances and lower job satisfaction contributed to the decrease. The Index for Tampa registered 118.7 one year ago. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 4.6 points to 105.8 in July.

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August 7, 2007

Florida Workers’ Confidence Falls to a Record Low

Florida worker confidence fell for the fourth consecutive month in July, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped 5.1 points to 92.6, the lowest on record for the state. Increased worry over job loss drove the decline. The state’s latest measure of worker confidence is a drastic 25.3 points lower than last July’s reading of 117.9. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, rose 4.6 points to 105.8.

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August 7, 2007

Boston Worker Confidence Improves in July

Worker confidence improved in Boston in July, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 3.5 points to 104.8. Fewer layoff expectations and less job security concern contributed to the increase. Boston’s latest Index is more than seven points stronger than last July, when it registered 97.7. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, also rose 4.6 points to 105.8.

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August 7, 2007

Ohio Worker Confidence Rises in July

Ohio workers were more confident in July, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) increased six points to 106.8. Improved financial sentiments drove the increase. The state’s latest Index is a dramatic 14.2 points higher than last July, when it came in at 92.6. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, also rose 4.6 points in July to 105.8.

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August 7, 2007

African-American and Hispanic Worker Confidence Rises

Worker confidence climbed among both African-Americans and Hispanics in July. The monthly Hudson Employment Index (SM) for African-Americans rose 2.3 points to register 90.5, while the reading for Hispanics jumped 8.3 points to 103.3. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all races and ethnicities, gained 4.6 points to register at 105.8.