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December 5, 2006

Dem Congress May Benefit from Low Expectations

When Democrats formally take control of Congress in January, they may benefit from one of the most important tactical advantages in the political world—low expectations.

December 5, 2006

Election 2008: John McCain (R) Leads Clinton (D)

John McCain (R) now holds a four-point advantage over Hillary Clinton (D) in the Election 2008 race for the White House. Rudy Giuliani (R) has opened a five-point lead over Clinton, 48% to 43%.

December 5, 2006

2008 Presidential Primaries: Clinton & Obama Lead Dems

A pair of New York politicians lead the early primary polling for Election 2008. Senator Hillary Clinton (D) now attracts 34% support from Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters. On the GOP side, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) is on top with 31% support.

December 5, 2006

Election 2008: Gingrich Trails Clinton, Obama

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R) trails the two Democratic front-runners in a Rasmussen Reports Election 2008 poll.

December 4, 2006

51% Say Holiday Season is Joyful

Although they’ve been doing battle at the shopping malls to find the perfect gifts, 51% of respondents to a Rasmussen Reports survey about holiday shopping say they find this time of the year joyful.

December 1, 2006

62% Will Have Christmas Trees

Sixty-two percent (62%) of Americans will be decorating a Christmas tree this year. A Rasmussen Reports survey finds that 22% say they’ll skip this holiday tradition.

November 30, 2006

52% View Pelosi As Liberal

Typically, Congressional leaders are little known to voters nationwide. But, that’s not the case with Nancy Pelosi.

November 29, 2006

Shopping Season Officially Underway

Fifty-two percent (52%) of Americans have started their holiday shopping, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports holiday shopping survey.

November 28, 2006

Election 2008: Vilsack (D) Trails McCain (R)

Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack (D) has his sights set on the White House, but few Americans have their eyes on Tom Vilsack. A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 Likely Voters found that 61% of Americans don’t know enough about him to form an opinion.

November 27, 2006

48% Expect More Partisan Bickering in New Congress

When Democrats take control of Congress in January, they will benefit from low expectations among the general public. Despite talk of bipartisanship by top politicians, only 37% expect to see more bipartisan compromise.

November 27, 2006

Democrats Have Edge on Issues

When it comes to the issues of taxes and abortion, Democrats hold a very modest advantage over Republicans. However, on health care, Social Security, and education, voters trust Democrats more than Republicans by a double-digit margin.

November 27, 2006

Small Business Economic Confidence Up in November

Small business owners' confidence in the U.S. economy rose for the fourth straight month in November as the Discover(R) Small Business Watch(SM) surged 10 points to 130.

November 24, 2006

69% Prefer “Merry Christmas” to “Happy Holidays”

Of the many stress-inducing activities that typically are part of the holidays, how to express season’s greetings never used to be high on the list. Recently, however, the traditional “Merry Christmas” has become somewhat of a taboo expression.

November 24, 2006

Thanksgiving Rated Second Most Important Holiday

During the past six months, Rasmussen Reports has been asking Americans to rate the nation’s holidays and the clear winner so far is the Fourth of July.

November 23, 2006

81% Will Serve Turkey on Thanksgiving

When Americans gather around their dining tables this Thursday to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, the overwhelming majority will have the traditional centerpiece to their meals: turkey.

November 22, 2006

Incoming RNC Chair Martinez Largely Unknown

When U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez assumes the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee in January, he’ll do so as a political figure who is largely unknown by the general American voting public.

November 21, 2006

Election 2008: Edwards Trails Giuliani & McCain

John Edwards, the Democrats’ Vice Presidential nominee in 2004, is one of four Democrats currently reaching double digits of voter support for the party’s top slot in 2008, but he trails Republican front-runners Rudy Giuliani and John McCain

November 21, 2006

65% Expect Dems to Keep Control in 2008

Sixty-five percent (65%) of Americans believe that Democrats are likely to retain their newly won control of Congress in Election 2008. Thirty-two percent (32%) consider ongoing Democratic control “very” likely.

November 21, 2006

Religious Denominations Weigh In on Same-Sex Marriage

As the debate on same-sex marriage is being taken up in States across the nation, three major religious denominations recently made stands of their own on the issue.

November 21, 2006

65% Expect Dems to Keep Control in 2008

Sixty-five percent (65%) of Americans believe that Democrats are likely to retain their newly won control of Congress in Election 2008. Thirty-two percent (32%) consider ongoing Democratic control “very” likely.