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February 26, 2007

Following Jet Blue Debacle, Frequent Flyers Reject Increased Regulation of Airlines

While Americans who fly on a regular basis were following the stories about Jet Blue’s runway misadventures, they’re not looking for government regulators to rush in and save the day.

February 26, 2007

Poll: 85% Want Less Media Coverage of Anna Nicole Smith

Americans have had enough—more than enough—of news stories about Anna Nicole Smith.

February 23, 2007

Poll: 70% Say Cigarette Companies Not Liable for Smokers’ Health Issues

Nine-out-of-ten Americans (91%) believe that cigarette smokers are aware of the health dangers involved with the practice.

February 23, 2007

Election 2008: Giuliani 52% Clinton 43%

In a match-up between the early 2008 frontrunners, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) leads New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) 52% to 43%.

February 23, 2007

Vilsack Losing Ground, Withdraws from Presidential Race

Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack (D) has decided to drop his bid for the 2008 Presidential nomination.

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February 22, 2007

Obama, Clinton Lead Hagel in Election 2008 Match-Up

Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) leads Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel (R) by 16 percentage points in the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.

February 22, 2007

Poll: Border Control Still Top Priority for Immigration Debate

Americans continue to show a desire for both welcoming immigrants into the national melting pot and gaining control of the nation’s borders to reduce illegal immigration.

February 22, 2007

Obama, Clinton Lead Hagel in Election 2008 Match-Up

Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) leads Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel (R) by 16 percentage points in the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.

February 22, 2007

Country Financial Security Index: Americans at Odds Over Financial Security

Americans have mixed feelings about their personal level of financial security, according to the COUNTRY Financial Security Index which registered an inaugural reading of 70.2 in February.

February 21, 2007

Job Searching: It Still Comes Down to Who You Know

A new Hudson survey found that networking was the most common way workers (28 percent) and managers (33 percent) alike secured their current job.

February 21, 2007

Poll: Little Miss Sunshine, The Departed Top Fan Picks for Best Movie

American movie fans don’t have a clear favorite as to which film should win the Oscar award for Best Picture.

February 20, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Giuliani 33% McCain 19% Gingrich 13%

For the second straight week, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) holds a fourteen percentage point lead in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.

February 19, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary

There’s little change this week in the Democratic nomination contest. Senator Hillary Clinton (D) continues to lead with 28% of the vote from Likely Democratic Primary Voters nationwide.

February 16, 2007

Election 2008: Clinton 50% Gingrich 43%

New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) and former House Speaker (R) Newt Gingrich both came to national attention in the early 1990s and are two of the most polarizing political figures in the nation.

February 16, 2007

Poll: 66% of American Voters Have Unfavorable Opinion of Russian President Putin

Americans have a cautious assessment of Russia these days. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 12% of American voters view Russia as an ally while 10% consider that nation as an enemy of the United States.

February 15, 2007

Election 2008: McCain Tied With Edwards, Obama

Senator John McCain (R) has regained a bit of lost ground in the Election 2008 sweepstakes. He is now essentially tied with both John Edwards (D) and Barack Obama (D) in general election match-ups.

February 15, 2007

Just 33% Favor National Health Insurance

Just 33% of Americans favor a national health insurance program, but most are open to ideas that would expand coverage to cover more of the uninsured population. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 55% favor the idea of requiring companies to provide health insurance and 57% favor taxing wealthier Americans to provide coverage for those without insurance.

February 14, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) continues to hold a solid, double-digit, lead in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.

February 12, 2007

Poll: Just 28% Say Use of Anonymous Sources is Ethical

Just 28% of Americans say it is ethical for reporters to publish news stories based upon anonymous sources.

February 12, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 28% Obama 23% Edwards 13%

Senator Hillary Clinton (D) continues to enjoy frontrunner status and now attracts 28% of the vote from Likely Democratic Primary Voters nationwide.