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July 24, 2007

Congressman Ron Paul Attracts Less Than 35% Against Top Democrats

The first survey by Rasmussen Reports of Ron Paul's presidential candidacy shows him trailing Hillary Clinton by fifteen points and Barack Obama by twenty.

July 24, 2007

Michael Vick - 57% Unfavorable

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has been one of the more popular and exciting players in the National Football League, but his recent troubles involving his participation in a dog fighting ring has taken its toll.

July 23, 2007

Republican Presidential Race Wide Open Despite Surface Stability

On the surface, the race for the Republican nomination appears to have stabilized in recent weeks.

July 23, 2007

As Dems Gather in SC, Debates Have Little Impact

As the Democratic Presidential candidates gather for yet another debate—this time in Charleston, South Carolina—some may be wondering if it’s worth the effort.

July 23, 2007

Obama, Clinton, Thompson Enjoy Top Levels of Core Support

Only three of ten leading Presidential candidates can count on base support from at least 25% of voters. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone poll found that 29% would definitely vote for Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) if he is on the ballot in 2008.

July 22, 2007

Associated Press, MSNBC and CNBC Seen as Having Liberal Bias

In the final poll of a series measuring perceptions of media bias, the Associated Press, local television stations, MSNBC, and CNBC are all perceived as tilting to the left when reporting the news.

July 22, 2007

53% Say It’s Too Easy to Get on Welfare

While most Americans say the government should do more to combat poverty, most also say that it’s too easy for people to receive welfare payments in the United States.

July 21, 2007

War on Terror: Pessimism Increasing as 36% Say Terrorists Are Winning

Already-pessimistic Americans have grown slightly more so about our ability to defeat the terrorist threat.

July 20, 2007

Presidential Match-Up: Edwards Leads Romney and McCain

Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) is struggling in the race for his party’s Presidential nomination, but he holds a solid lead over several leading Republican candidates in general election match-ups.

July 20, 2007

Reid 27% Favorable Pelosi 40%

The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is viewed favorably by 27% of American voters.

July 19, 2007

Election 2008: Obama 47% Romney 38%

The latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Barack Obama (D) leading Mitt Romney (R) by nine percentage points, 47% to 38%.

July 19, 2007

56% Say Government Doing Too Little to Combat Poverty

Fifty-six percent (56%) of American voters say the government is doing too little to combat poverty in this nation.

July 18, 2007

Senate Vote on Iraq in Line With Public Opinion

The Senate today narrowly turned back a Democratic proposal mandating troop withdrawals from Iraq.

July 18, 2007

Harry Potter Doesn’t Cast Much of a Spell on Most Americans

Though avid Harry Potter fans are anxiously waiting for seventh and final release of the book series, most Americans don’t seem too interested in acquiring the next novel.

July 18, 2007

Congressional Ballot: Democrats 46% Republicans 37%

If the Congressional Election were held today, 46% of American voters say they would currently vote for the Democrat in their district while 37% would pull the voting lever for a Republican.

July 18, 2007

Discover(R) Spending Confidence Monitor(SM): Consumers Less Likely to Increase Spending in July

The Discover(R) Spending Confidence Monitor(sm) revealed only 34 percent of consumers expected to spend more in July than they did in June, a six point decline from last month's inaugural survey.

July 18, 2007

Obama 47% McCain 38%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone poll finds Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) with a nine point lead over Arizona Senator John McCain (R).

July 17, 2007

Retirement or College? America has Split Priorities

According to a new survey by Country Insurance & Financial Services, 43 percent believe saving for college is more important, while another 43 percent say retirement takes precedence.

July 17, 2007

38% Say U.S. Will Be Less Safe Following Iraq Troop Withdrawal; 17% Say Nation Will Be Safer

Thirty-eight percent (38%) of American adults believe that the withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq will make the U.S. less safe than it is today.

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July 17, 2007

Presidential Match-Up: Biden Trails Giuliani by Nine, Thompson by Two

A new survey shows leading GOP contender Mayor Rudy Giuliani leading third-tier Democratic hopeful Joseph Biden 46% to 37%.