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August 25, 2006

O'Brien To Host 2006 Emmy Awards

For the past 57 years, the Emmy Awards have entertained audiences with a wide range of talented individuals—from hosts like Ellen DeGeneres and Dennis Miller to award winners such as Kelsey Grammer and Jennifer Aniston.

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August 24, 2006

Washington Senate: Cantwell By Six

The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll in Washington shows Senator Maria Cantwell (D) leading challenger Mike McGavick (R) 46% to 40%.

August 23, 2006

Day of Thunder between Cruise and Paramount

Paramount Pictures will no longer be showing Tom Cruise any more money. The feature film organization and the Jerry Maguire star are officially separating in an unamicable split that the studio says is a result of Cruise’s off-screen behavior.

August 23, 2006

Hillary Meter: Left of Center, Keeping it in the Family

Today's Hillary Meter places the former First Lady a net 56 points to the left of the nation's political center. Two weeks ago, she was 55 points to the left of center, and a month ago 52 points to the left.

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August 23, 2006

Economy, National Security Are Top Issues

Election 2006 is the first election since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that has not been completely dominated by the War on Terror as a defining issue.

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August 23, 2006

Connecticut Governor: Rell Lead Widens

Last year some pundits argued that in Democratic-leaning Connecticut, the reelection of even a well-liked Republican incumbent like Governor Jodi Rell could not be taken for granted.

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August 22, 2006

Missouri Senate: Still Close

The Missouri Senate race remains one of the closest in the nation. The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Senator Jim Talent (R) with 46% of the vote and Missouri State Auditor Claire McCaskill (D) at 44%.

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August 22, 2006

Maine Governor: Baldacci Campaign Still Running in Place

Maine's competitive gubernatorial campaign has a caught-in-amber feeling to it, especially when it comes to support for Democratic Governor John Baldacci.

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August 22, 2006

Oregon Governor: Kulongoski’s Climb Continues

According to the most recent Rasmussen Reports election survey of 500 likely Oregon voters, incumbent Democratic Governor Ted Kulongoski is on the move while Republican challenger Ron Saxton remains in limbo. The current survey shows Kulongoski ahead 49% to 35%.

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August 22, 2006

Connecticut Senate: Lieberman, Lamont Still in a Toss-Up

America's two-party system generally marginalizes Independent and third-party candidacies, but every once in a while a contest shows the system is not set in concrete: Ross Perot running for President, Jesse Ventura running for Governor, and, now, Joseph Lieberman.

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August 21, 2006

Arkansas Governor: Hutchinson Hot on Beebe’s Trail

In a political season filled with bad news from the GOP, our latest Arkansas poll shows a trend moving in the other direction. State Attorney General Mike Beebe’s (D) lead continues to evaporate in his gubernatorial contest with former Congressman Asa Hutchinson (R).

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August 20, 2006

Wisconsin Governor: Doyle Leads Green By Eight

After two previous polls showed his overall numbers unchanged, incumbent Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle (D) has added two points to his lead over Republican Congressman Mark Green and now leads in his re-election race 49% to 41%.

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August 20, 2006

Wisconsin Senate: Kohl Still in Control

He’s down a point from last month’s poll, but that shift isn’t of concern to incumbent U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl. According to the most recent Rasmussen Reports election survey of 500 likely Wisconsin voters, Kohl leads challenger Robert Gerald Lorge 59% to 31%.

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August 19, 2006

Maryland Governor: O'Malley Holding on to Lead

In the Maryland race for Governor, Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley is maintaining a seven-point advantage over Republican Governor Bob Ehrlich, leading 50% to 43%.

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August 19, 2006

Maryland Senate: Close Race

In the latest Rasmussen Reports poll of the competitive U.S. Senate contest in Maryland, Republican Lt. Governor Michael Steele slightly trails each Democratic contender. Congressman Ben Cardin (D) leads Steele 47% to 42%.

August 18, 2006

Foiled London Air Bomb Scheme: Another Round in the War on Terror

News of last week's foiled airline terror plot in London served as a stark reminder that the War on Terror continues in earnest. And that reminder certainly has captured the public's attention.

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August 18, 2006

Virginia Senate: Allen’s Lead Shrinks After Controversial Remark

Senator George Allen's alleged slur of an opposition campaign worker of Indian descent, recorded on video, has provoked a furious controversy in the state. In the wake of the controversy, support for Allen has dipped to its lowest level of the year.

August 17, 2006

Al Gore’s Ideology: Liberal by a Long Shot

Former U.S. Senator and Vice President Al Gore has been back in the news as of late with the release of "An Inconvenient Truth," his feature film documentary on the earth's global warming crisis.

August 17, 2006

Bill Clinton: Leaning to the Left

William Jefferson Clinton’s presidency was one marked by many firsts. He was the first Baby Boomer president elected in the U.S.

August 17, 2006

War on Terror Update: Thwarted Attack Has Little Impact on Public Confidence

Last week's news from London about a thwarted terrorist attack had little impact on public confidence in the War on Terror.