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June 8, 2007

Paris Hilton Viewed Favorably by 12%

Pop diva Britney Spears and “The Simple Life” star Paris are both viewed unfavorably by 71% of American adults. Hilton, who was arrested for a DUI in September, is viewed favorably by a mere 12%, essentially unchanged from our previous survey.

June 8, 2007

Election 2008: Clinton Now Trails Both Giuliani and McCain

In an Election 2008 match-up of the early frontrunners, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani leads New York Senator Hillary Clinton 47% to 44%.

June 8, 2007

Why the Senate Immigration Bill Failed

Elite newspapers and countless bloggers are writing their own explanations of why the compromise immigration legislation failed last night.

June 8, 2007

Poll: 56% Believe Most Congressmen Willing to Sell Their Vote

Fifty-six percent (56%) of Americans believe that most members of Congress are willing to sell their vote for either cash or a campaign contribution.

June 7, 2007

Giuliani Regains Double-Digit Lead Over Obama

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has surged to a 12-point lead over the man from Illinois.

June 7, 2007

48% Say U.S. Safer Now Than Before 9/11

Just 28% of Likely Voters now believe that history will judge the U.S. mission in Iraq a success

June 7, 2007

Poll: 30% Say Another Terrorist Attack Very Likely

Thirty percent (30%) of American adults say that, within the next year, it is Very Likely that there will be another terrorist attack on the United States.

June 6, 2007

Support for Senate Immigration Bill Falls, 49% Prefer No Bill At All

Public support for the Senate immigration reform bill has slipped a bit over the past week.

June 6, 2007

More People See Romney as Politically Conservative

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) is now seen as politically conservative by 40% of American voters.

June 6, 2007

Opposition to Stricter Gun Control Rebounds Following Virginia Tech Tragedy

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that 43% now believe stricter gun control laws are needed.

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June 6, 2007

Election 2008: Richardson Gains Ground Against Both Giuliani and McCain

A new Rasmussen Reports Election 2008 survey shows Democratic Governor Bill Richardson trailing former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani by just four points, 43% to 39%.

June 5, 2007

Arizona Poll: 24% Support Immigration Bill, 51% Have Unfavorable Opinion of McCain

Just 24% of Arizona voters favor passage of the controversial immigration reform bill being debated in the U.S. Senate while 50% are opposed.

June 5, 2007

GOP Nomination: Rudy Down, Thompson in Second, McCain Falls to Fourth

The race for the Republican Presidential nomination has an entirely different look this week.

June 4, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 34% Obama 26% Edwards 15%

The latest poll of the Democratic Presidential nominating competition shows Hillary Clinton at 34%, Barack Obama at 26%, and John Edwards at 15%.

June 4, 2007

Congressional Ballot: Democrats 45% Republicans 38%

Forty-five percent (45%) of American voters say they would currently vote for the Democrat in their district while 38% would pull the voting lever for a Republican.

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June 1, 2007

LA Worker Confidence Lowest in Nation, Hiring Expectations Down

Worker confidence dropped for the third consecutive month in May in Los Angeles, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 7.7 points to 96.8. L.A.’s measure of worker confidence has plunged more than 16 points since February.

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June 1, 2007

IT Worker Confidence Tumbles After Hitting Record High

Confidence among IT professionals fell in May, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) sunk 10.3 points to 112.3.

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June 1, 2007

CA Workers' Confidence Continues to Fall in May

Worker confidence in California decreased for the third consecutive month in May as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 3.7 points to 106.5.

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June 1, 2007

Personal Finances Worsen for Manufacturing Workers

Confidence among manufacturing workers slipped in May as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 4.5 points to 89.9.

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June 1, 2007

Accounting & Finance Workers' Confidence Rebounds

After a significant slide in April, worker confidence among accounting and finance workers rose in May, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) increased 12.1 points to 116.1.