Obama Leads Romney by 12, Thompson by 7
The latest survey of the presidential race shows Barack Obama leading Mitt Romney 49% to 37%.
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May 24, 2007
May 23, 2007
Just 26% Favor Senate Immigration Plan
Initial public reaction to the immigration proposal being debated in the Senate is decidedly negative.
May 23, 2007
Obama Enjoys Highest Level of Base Support for Second Straight Month—33% Will Definitely Vote for Him
Thirty-three percent (33%) of American voters say they’ll definitely vote for Senator Barack Obama (D) if he’s on the Presidential ballot in November 2008.
May 23, 2007
Election 2008: Edwards Leads GOP's Thompson, Romney by 20+ Points
The latest Rasmussen Reports Election 2008 survey shows former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) leading former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson (R) 53% to 32%.
May 22, 2007
Fans See Sparks as Next American Idol
Finalists Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis will get one last chance to impress the American public and walk away with the title of American Idol and a recording contract.
May 22, 2007
2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Giuliani 26% McCain 18% Romney 15%
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows little change at the top of the Republican Presidential field, but former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has gained some ground on the frontrunners.
May 21, 2007
Bush Ratings Tumble When Immigration Dominates the News
Each time immigration reform dominates the news. President Bush’s Job Approval ratings tumble to new lows.
May 21, 2007
49% Say Obama May Be Next President
Forty-nine percent (49%) of Americans say it’s Somewhat or Very Likely that Barack Obama will be elected President in 2008.
May 21, 2007
Americans Cautiously Optimistic About France
Forty-three percent (43%) believe that France and the U.S. will become closer allies following the election of Nicolas Sarkozy as President of France.
May 21, 2007
23% Agree with Pope on Denying Communion to Pro-Choice Politicians
Pope Benedict XVI is viewed favorably by 44% of American adults and unfavorably by 26%. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey found that 30% have no opinion one way or the other.
May 21, 2007
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 35% Obama 25%
New York Senator Hillary Clinton has a double-digit solid lead over all challengers in her quest for the Democratic Presidential nomination.
May 18, 2007
Congress Ratings Improve: 26% Say Good or Excellent
Twenty-six percent (26%) of American voters believe that Congress is doing a good or an excellent job.
May 17, 2007
Clinton Leads Both Thompson and Romney by Three Points
Senator & Former First Lady Hillary Clinton leads actor and former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson by three percentage points.
May 16, 2007
US Postal Service Gets Favorable Reviews Despite Higher Price of Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service is holding its own in the era of e-mail and instant messaging—at least in the court of public opinion.
May 16, 2007
Election 2008: Edwards (D) 47% Giuliani (R) 45%
John Edwards leads Rudy Giuliani by only two points, 47% to 45%.
May 15, 2007
Despite More Awareness Women Have Less Life Insurance Than Men
When it comes to safeguarding a family's financial future, women have less life insurance coverage than men despite more awareness, according to a new survey by COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services.
May 15, 2007
2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Giuliani 25% McCain 18% Thompson 15%
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani continues to lead the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.
May 14, 2007
Idol Fans Say They're Ready for Blake Lewis to Leave
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 36% believe Blake Lewis should leave the show after this week’s round.
May 14, 2007
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 35% Obama 33%
For the fourth time in five weeks, a survey of Likely Democratic Primary Voters shows Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama within two points of each other.
May 11, 2007
War on Terror Update: Just 28% Believe Iraq Mission will Succeed
Just 28% of Likely Voters now believe that history will judge the U.S. mission in Iraq a success.
