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September 6, 2006

Senate Balance of Power - September 6, 2006

Based upon our latest poll in New Jersey Rasmussen Reports is shifting the Garden State Senate race from “Leans Democrat” to “Toss-Up.” This reduces the number of states in the Democrat or Leans Democrat categories to 45. Fifty Senate seats are favored to remain in GOP hands while 5 are now in the Toss-Up category.

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September 5, 2006

46% Have Favorable Opinion Of Katie Couric

On Tuesday, September 5, Katie Couric will take the helm as anchor of the CBS Evening News. Almost as soon as the move was announced, critics started speculating whether her trademark perkiness would connect with evening news audiences.

September 5, 2006

RI Governor: Fogarty by 5

In a race that was a dead heat at 43% in early August, Lt. Governor Charles Fogarty (D) has jumped in front with a five-point lead. The Democrat now leads incumbent Governor Donald Carcieri (R ) 46% to 41%.

September 5, 2006

FL Governor: Crist (R) 45%; Davis (D) 41%

As Florida's September 5 primaries approach, the Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Republican Attorney General Charles Crist narrowly leading Democratic Congressman Jim Davis 45% to 41% when voters consider a general election match-up.

September 5, 2006

RI Senate: Whitehouse (D) 44%; Chafee 42%

Rhode Island Senator Lincoln Chafee (R ) has pulled to within two points of challenger Sheldon Whitehouse in his bid for re-election.

September 5, 2006

FL Senate: Nelson Still Stomping Harris

Much-beleaguered Republican Congresswoman Katherine Harris remains the prohibitive favorite to become her party's candidate for U.S. Senate on September 5.

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September 5, 2006

Senate Balance of Power - September 5, 2006

Based upon our latest poll in Rhode Island , Rasmussen Reports is shifting that state’s Senate race from “Leans Democrat” to “Toss-Up.”

September 4, 2006

Just 38% Celebrate Workers on Labor Day

Thirty-eight percent (38%) say they take the day to celebrate the contributions of society’s labor force and 45% say they use the day to mark the unofficial end of summer. Sixteen percent (16%) aren’t sure what they celebrate on Labor Day.

September 3, 2006

Labor Unions Viewed Favorably by 58%

Fifty-eight percent (58%) of Americans have at least a somewhat favorable opinion of labor unions while 33% disagree and have an unfavorable view.

September 1, 2006

KS Governor: Sebelius Lead Narrows

Now that Republican State Senator Jim Barnett has won the August 1 primary, Governor Kathleen Sebelius leads her challenger 48% to 37%.

September 1, 2006

IA Governor: Culver, Nussle in Dead Heat

In the latest Rasmussen Reports election poll, Democrat Chet Culver, Iowa Secretary of State, edges out Republican Congressman Jim Nussle by just two points, 42% to 40%.

September 1, 2006

38% Visited Beach This Summer

Thirty-eight percent (38%) of Americans spent time at the beach in the summer of 2006. That figure jumps to 52% among those who live in coastal states.

September 1, 2006

Cookouts Top Summer Activity

Gathering around the grill for a cookout or barbeque was the most popular activity in the summer of 2006. Seventy-eight percent (78%) of American adults say they enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, and other classic summer meals.

September 1, 2006

57% Had Good or Great Summer

The days are getting shorter and the nights a little cooler—at least in some parts of the country—and children around the country are glumly returning to school. As the summer of 2006 comes to an end, 57% of American adults say their summer was good, great, or the best ever.

September 1, 2006

MN Senate: Klobuchar Still Leads

Though the Kennedy campaign has been throwing everything they've got at the DFL candidate, county attorney Amy Klobuchar is maintaining her edge in the race for U.S. Senate.

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September 1, 2006

Senate Balance of Power - September 1, 2006

Updated September 1, 2006— On the first day of September, Rasmussen Reports is making our fourth shift in the Balance of Power ratings. All four have been in the same direction—towards a more competitive race.

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September 1, 2006

Minnesota Governor: Pawlenty Leading by Six

Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty now leads Attorney General Mike Hatch, the DFL or Democratic candidate, 45% to 39%. Independent Peter Hutchinson manages to earn 8% in the three-way match-up, and 8% are undecided.

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September 1, 2006

Partisan Trends

The number of Americans calling themselves Republican has fallen to its lowest level in more than two-and-a-half years. Just 31.9% of American adults now say they’re affiliated with the GOP. That’s down from 37.2% in October 2004 and 34.5% at the beginning of 2006.

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August 31, 2006

Arizona Governor: Napolitano Still Leads the Pack

Regardless of which Republican challenger emerges from Arizona’s September 12th primary as the official gubernatorial candidate, incumbent Gov. Janet Napolitano is firmly in charge of her re-election bid. The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Napolitano leading Don Goldwater 55% to 32% and Len Munsil 52% to 33%.

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August 31, 2006

California Governor: Schwarzenegger Holding On to Six-Point Lead

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has now bested Democrat Phil Angelides by six points for two surveys in a row. He leads the Democrat 48% to 42%.