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%.
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.
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.
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.
William Jefferson Clinton’s presidency was one marked by many firsts. He was the first Baby Boomer president elected in the U.S.
Last week's news from London about a thwarted terrorist attack had little impact on public confidence in the War on Terror.
Shortly after winning the Democratic primary in June, Jean Hay Bright noted on her campaign web site that, judging by a Rasmussen Reports election poll, support for Republican Senator Olympia Snowe was "already three points down from the last election."
Just as Nebraska's Republican Governor is popular with voters of all parties, so too is Democratic Senator Ben Nelson. Nelson attracts 41% of GOP voters in our latest poll of the Senate race, while Republican challenger Pete Ricketts lures just five percent more.
No doubt more than one struggling GOP incumbent has cast a wistful glance or two at the gubernatorial contest in Nebraska. Republican Governor Dave Heineman enjoys a conspicuous lead over Democrat David Hahn of 71% to 18%.
The most recent Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Republican Bob Corker leading Rep. Harold Ford, Jr. 48% to 42%.
With Michigan's rickety economy continuing to loom large in minds of many voters—45% say it is the election issue that most concerns them—Governor Jennifer Granholm (D) and Republican Dick DeVos remain locked in an extremely competitive battle for the governor's mansion.
Fresh from an August 8 Senate primary election that he won more handily than expected, Republican Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is now just five points shy of the level of support attracted by Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow. Stabenow leads 49% to 44%.
With the fifth anniversary of 9/11 upon us, memories of that tragic event are returning to the forefront of public consciousness.
Fifty-seven percent (57%) of Americans view President George W. Bush as politically conservative. Nineteen percent (19%) say the 43rd president of the United States is politically moderate, while 11% see him as liberal.
Parents of the world rejoice! It’s that time of year again. Time to set the alarm clocks, load up the backpacks and lunchboxes, and lay out the new clothes, all in anticipation for the sigh of relief that only the sight of a school bus’ tail lights can bring. It’s back to school time!
U.S. Senator John McCain's long and varied career has placed him front and center in a number of battles. He served his country in Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Navy.
Interest in the Lamont-Lieberman Senate race among political junkies and activists has been intense. However, just 21% of American adults say they have been following news stories of the campaign Very Closely.
Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter (D) has bolstered his advantage over Republican Representative Bob Beauprez, now leading him 48% to 39%.
Though political junkies have been preoccupied with the Senate race in Connecticut and the stunning upset victory over Senator Lieberman in the recent Democratic primary, there is also a race for Governor here. In that less-suspenseful contest it looks like the incumbent will enjoy a much easier road to reelection.
Early this year, it seemed venture capitalist Chris Gabrieli would be tapped as the running mate of fellow Democrat Tom Reilly, the Democrat then favored to gain the party's gubernatorial nomination.
