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October 19, 2006

AZ: Incumbents Napolitano, Kyl Maintain Leads

Democratic Governor Janet Napolitano continues her stroll to reelection, now leading Republican Len Munsil 58% to 37%. Republican Senator Jon Kyl has had a tougher race, but is also leading in his reelection bid.

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October 19, 2006

Hillary Meter

Forty percent (40%) of Americans say they would definitely vote against Senator Hillary Clinton if she is on the Presidential ballot in 2008. This is up three points from 37% in our last Hillary Meter survey, and the highest this measure has been since early August. Thirty-one percent (31%) said they would definitely vote for her, down slightly from two weeks ago (see trends). In every edition of the Hillary Meter, a plurality of Americans have said they would definitely vote against her.

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October 18, 2006

PA Senate: Santorum Trailing by 13

With just a few weeks to go until November 7, Senator Rick Santorum's chances of securing reelection fade a bit more every day. The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll finds that challenger Bob Casey, Jr. has a thirteen point advantage, 54% to 41%.

October 18, 2006

Younger Workers Want More, Connection That Is

When it comes to the workplace, younger employees crave more feedback, access to managers and social interaction than their older counterparts, according to a new survey by Hudson.

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October 17, 2006

CA Governor: Schwarzenegger (R) 49% Angelides (D) 40%

The most recent Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger leading Democrat Phil Angelides 49% to 40%. That’s a single-point improvement in the incumbent’s favor since last month’s poll.

October 17, 2006

Georgia Governor: Perdue by 25

While many candidates around the country are scrambling in the final weeks leading up to November 7, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has no worries.

October 17, 2006

MD Governor: O'Malley (D) 50% Ehrlich (R) 44%

Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley now leads Republican Governor Bob Ehrlich 50% to 44%. When leaners are added to the mix, O'Malley leads 53% to 45%.

October 17, 2006

Health Care at a Premium

While health care costs are rising rapidly, 64% of American adults say that quality care is more important than lower health care costs (25%).

October 16, 2006

AK Governor: Palin (R) 47%; Knowles (D) 40%

Tony Knowles (D) is gaining ground in his bid to become Alaska’s next governor. However, the latest Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Republican Sarah Palin with a seven-point lead over Knowles, 47% to 40%.

October 16, 2006

MD Senate: Cardin Maintains 7-Point Lead

Despite a late and bitter Democratic primary, Democratic Congressman Benjamin L. Cardin is maintaining a moderate lead of 50% to 43% over Lieutenant Governor Michael S. Steele (R).

October 16, 2006

OH Senate: Brown Holds On to 5-Point Edge

Democratic Congressman Sherrod Brown now leads by five percentage points over Republican Senator Mike DeWine in Ohio's competitive U.S. Senate race.

October 16, 2006

MO Senate: McCaskill, Talent Neck-and-Neck

Just days after Missouri's major candidates for U.S. Senate clashed on national television, a Rasmussen Reports poll of the race shows Republican Senator Jim Talent with a wafer-thin lead of 43% to 42%.

October 16, 2006

VA Senate: Allen Lead Down to 3 Points

Republican Senator George Allen now leads Democrat James Webb by just three percentage points—47% to 44%. In early October his margin was six points.

October 14, 2006

NJ Senate: Menendez (D) 42%; Kean (R) 39%

New Jersey has become home to one of the nation’s most unexpected contested Senate races of Election 2006. The latest Rasmussen Reports poll shows the sixth lead change of that race.

October 13, 2006

North Korea: Nuclear Test Has Little Impact on Public Opinion

Sixty-nine percent (69%) of respondents to a recent Rasmussen Reports survey about the country's nuclear intentions say they're concerned about the threat that North Korea might use nuclear weapons against the United States.

October 13, 2006

TN Senate: Ford (D) 48%; Corker (R) 46%

Following a shakeup in the Corker campaign, Tennessee's race for U.S. Senate has grown even tighter. Democratic Congressman Harold Ford now leads Republican Mayor Bob Corker by just two points.

October 13, 2006

MT Senate: Burns Still Down by 7

As November 7 looms, the reelection bid of Republican U.S. Senator Conrad Burns continues to stall. State Senate President and wheat farmer Jon Tester (D) now leads 49% to 42%.

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October 13, 2006

Senate Balance of Power - October 13, 2006

Tennessee Senate race moves from “Leans Democrat” to “Toss-Up” and Rasmussen Reports now rates 49 Senate seats as Republican or Leans Republican and 48 seats as Democrat or Leans Democrat.

October 12, 2006

Foley Debacle Has No Impact on Partisan Affiliation

Rasmussen Reports survey data shows that the story surrounding former Congressman Mark Foley has had little or no impact on partisan identification among the general public.

October 11, 2006

War on Terror Update

In the lowest display of confidence in the United States’ position in the war on terror since Rasmussen Reports began polling on the subject two years ago, just 31% of American adults say the U.S. and its allies are winning the War on Terror.