Florida Voters Prefer Bush on Defense
Florida voters are a bit more optimistic about the U.S. economy than voters across the nation.
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April 15, 2004
April 15, 2004
FL Senate: McCollum 42% Castor 41%
In the state of Florida, the race to replace retiring Senator Bob Graham is a toss-up. While the party nominees have not been selected, match-ups among some leading candidates show this seat is up for grabs in Election 2004.
April 14, 2004
Florida: Kerry 47% Bush 46%
In the state of Florida, the race for President is a toss-up. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey finds Massachusetts Senator John F. Kerry attracting 47% of the vote in the Sunshine State and President George W. Bush earning 46%.
April 14, 2004
FL: 58% Have Favorable View of Graham
Florida voters like outgoing Senator Bob Graham more than other leading political figures in the state of Florida. Graham is viewed favorably by 59% of Florida voters and unfavorably by just 33%.
April 10, 2004
GOP, Democrats See Different Economies
Republicans and Democrats have entirely different perspectives on the U.S. economy.
April 8, 2004
Rice: 50% Favorable 24% Unfavorable
In the wake of Condoleezza Rice's testimony before a national television audience, 50% of American voters have a favorable view of the nation's National Security Advisor. Just 24% have an unfavorable view, while 26% are not sure or do not know who she is.
March 31, 2004
Hudson Employment Index Steady at 106.8
The Hudson Employment Index remained steady this month at 106.8. That's essentially unchanged from last month's figure of 106.9. Overall, employee optimism about the workforce is up 7% from the beginning of the year.
March 23, 2004
The Wizard of Oz
The 1896 election had two lasting impacts on American life. First, it launched an era of Republican dominance that enabled the GOP to occupy the White House for 28 out of the next 36 years. The second impact was that it may have inspired The Wizard of Oz, a classic American tale that became an annual staple of prime time television in the pre-Cable, pre-Internet era.
March 19, 2004
Why We're Not Including Ralph Nader
Over the past couple of weeks, many people have asked why we're not including Ralph Nader by name in our tracking poll (we do include "some other candidate").
March 4, 2004
Hudson Employment Index Up 1.5
The Hudson Employment Index gained gained another point-and-a-half this month, signaling a more positive outlook on employment conditions.
March 3, 2004
32% Said SF Same Sex Marriages Legally Valid
A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 Likely Voters taken at the time Newsom was issuing the licenses found that just 32% believed the gay and lesbian couples who received them were "legally married." Sixty-one percent (61%) disagreed, while 7% were not sure.
March 2, 2004
Just 32% Consider SF Marriage Legal
A Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 Likely Voters found that just 32% believe the gay and lesbian couples who received marriage licenses recently in San Francisco are "legally married."
February 29, 2004
Disney Viewed Favorably by 44%
Forty-four percent (44%) of American Investors have a favorable opinion of the Walt Disney Company while 29% have an unfavorable view.
February 19, 2004
46% Say Bush Told Truth About Guard Service
Forty-six percent (46%) of American voters believe that George W. Bush has told the truth about his service in the National Guard.
February 16, 2004
Daschle 48% Thune 45%
In South Dakota, incumbent Senator Tom Daschle holds a narrow 3-point lead over challenger John Thune. A Rasmussen Reports survey shows that if the election were held today, 48% of South Dakota's likely voters would vote to re-elect the Senate Minority Leader while 45% would prefer Thune.
February 13, 2004
60%: U.S. Fair and Decent, 27% Disagree
Sixty percent (60%) of American voters believe that American society is generally fair and decent. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 27% take the opposite view and believe our nation is unfair and discriminatory.
February 4, 2004
Hudson Employment Index Up 5.4
The Hudson Employment Index gained 5.4 points this month, signaling a more positive outlook on employment conditions.
January 13, 2004
51% Say Let Workers Invest Social Security
Fifty-one percent (51%) of American favor a proposal that would allow workers to invest their Social Security payroll taxes in a personal retirement account. Thirty-one percent (31%) oppose the idea.
January 12, 2004
48% Say Nation's Best Days in Future
Forty-eight percent (48%) of American voters believe that our nation's best days remain in the future.
January 7, 2004
Hudson Data Suggests U.S. Workers will Jump Ship
Despite general satisfaction with their jobs, 60 percent of U.S. workers would seriously consider changing positions given the opportunity, according to survey data used to compile the premiere release of the Hudson Employment Index. Even among those individuals who are happy with their current job, a majority (52 percent) would consider moving on if offered a new position.
