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May 5, 2006

Connecticut Senate

Senator Joe Lieberman (D) has angered many Democrats for his position on Iraq and his relationship with the Bush Administration. Despite that, the incumbent is well positioned to win another term in Washington. Lieberman leads businessman Paul Streitz (R) 59% to 23% in a general election match-up.

May 5, 2006

How Relevant is President Bush to Election 2006?

When it comes to issues they consider important, 44% of Americans say they trust Democrats in Congress more than President Bush. Just 36% prefer the President.

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May 5, 2006

Colorado Governor

In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey of the race for Colorado Governor, Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter (D) and GOP Representative Bob Beauprez remain essentially tied. Beauprez now "leads" Ritter 39% to 37%, well within the survey's 4.5 percentage point margin of sampling error. In late March, Ritter edged out Beauprez 41% to 40%.

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May 5, 2006

Michigan

The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll of Michigan's competitive gubernatorial race shows Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm leading Republican Dick DeVos 44% to 43%, essentially unchanged from a month ago.

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May 4, 2006

Rhode Island

The gubernatorial incumbent is also struggling. Republican Governor Donald Carcieri is neck and neck with Lieutenant Governor Charles Fogarty, a Democrat.

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May 4, 2006

Views on Immigration Issues by State

Graph of states' views on immigration.

May 3, 2006

Party Affiliation

During the month of April, just 32.7% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans.

May 3, 2006

Party Affiliation

During the month of April, just 32.7% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans.

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May 3, 2006

Kansas Governor

Sebelius now leads former state House Speaker Robin Jennison 50% to 33%, a two-point shaving of the gap between them. The governor leads State Senator Jim Barnett 49% to 37%. Last month, Sebelius led Barnett 50% to 37%.

May 3, 2006

Immigration Rallies Fail to Move Public Opinion

Nationwide rallies, protests, and boycotts on Monday had little if any impact on public opinion.

May 3, 2006

Party Affiliation

During the month of April, just 32.7% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans.

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May 3, 2006

Worker Confidence Strong

Worker confidence in the U.S. labor market remained strong in April as the Hudson Employment Index(SM) climbed 1.5 points to 107.7. The April reading, which is 5.3 points higher than this time last year, was fueled by a surge in hiring expectations among employees and managers.

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May 3, 2006

72% of Workers Satisfied with Compensation

The number of workers expecting their employers to boost headcount in the coming months rose two points in April to an all-time high of 34 percent. Private sector workers were even more optimistic with 40 percent expecting their firms to add staff.

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May 2, 2006

Iowa Governor

In the race for governor, Iowa Secretary of State Chet Culver (D) has eked out a six-point advantage over Republican Congressman Jim Nussle. Culver now leads 46% to 40%, having gained slightly against Nussle for three polls in a row.

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May 1, 2006

Congressional Ballot: Dems 46% GOP 36%

Democrats enjoy a 10-point advantage on the Generic Congressional Ballot early in the 2006 campaign season.

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May 1, 2006

24% Have Favorable Opinion of Protesters

Heading into a day of planned protests and boycotts for immigrant rights, just 24% of American voters have a favorable opinion of the people who have recently marched and protested for immigrant rights in major cities.

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April 30, 2006

Arizona

It's good to be an incumbent in Arizona this year. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Napolitano leading Don Goldwater, nephew of famed conservative Barry Goldwater, 53% to 32%. The governor leads former state appeals court judge Jan Florez 58% to 22%, and leads attorney Len Munsil 55% to 28%.

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April 29, 2006

Pennsylvania Governor

Republican Lynn Swann, the former football star, now leads Governor Ed Rendell (D), 44% to 41%. That's the mirror image of last month's result.

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April 29, 2006

Virginia Senate

Senator George Allen (R) retains a solid lead in his bid for re-election in the fifth Rasmussen Reports election 2006 poll in Virginia. Allen now leads businessman Harris Miller (D) 51% to 34%. He also leads former Navy secretary James Webb 50% to 30%.

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April 28, 2006

Wisconsin Governor

The latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Democratic Governor Jim Doyle, the incumbent, maintaining a narrow edge over his Republican challenger. Doyle now leads Congressman Mark Green 47% to 43%.