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June 30, 2004

41% Say Iraq Likely to Become Peaceful and Free

Following the transfer of sovereignty on Monday morning, 41% of American voters say it is somewhat or very likely that Iraq will become a peaceful nation enjoying the benefits of freedom and democracy.

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June 30, 2004

Hudson Employment Index Rises to 2004 High

The Hudson Employment Index rose sharply in June signaling continued strong job creation by the U.S. economy in the second quarter. The Index rose 3.1 points to 107.9, its 2004 high.

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June 30, 2004

In California, Labor Market Improves

In California, the Hudson Employment Index rose slightly in June to 108.1. That's up from 107.4 a month ago and 99.8 the month before that.

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June 30, 2004

In Florida, Labor Market Improves

In Florida, the Hudson Employment Index gained five points in June to 115.1. That's up from 110.4 from a month ago and 106.1 the month before that.

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June 30, 2004

In Illinois, Labor Market Improves

In Illinois, the Hudson Employment Index gained six points in June to 108.5. That's up from 102.3 a month ago.

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June 30, 2004

In Michigan, Labor Market Improves

In Michigan, the Hudson Employment Index gained nearly ten points in June to 104.7. That's up from 95.5 a month ago and 93.3 the month before.

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June 30, 2004

In New York, Weak Labor Market Slips Further

In New York, the Hudson Employment Index slipped two points in June to 88.0. That's down from 90.2 a month ago but up from 85.3 the month before.

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June 30, 2004

In Ohio, Weak Labor Holds Steady

In Ohio, the Hudson Employment Index gained just two-tenths of a point in June to 101.1. That's essentially unchanged from 100.9 a month ago and 100.4 the month before.

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June 30, 2004

In Pennsylvania, Weak Labor Holds Steady

In Pennsylvania, the Hudson Employment Index gained four points in June to 91.7. That's up from 87.6 a month ago and 90.7 the month before.

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June 25, 2004

Illinois Senate: Obama 54% Ryan 30%

In the race to fill a U.S. Senate seat for Illinois, Democrat Barack Obama leads Republican Jack Ryan 54% to 30%. The survey was conducted for the Daily Southtown.

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June 21, 2004

Election 2004: Who's Paying Attention?

While political junkies and activists ponder every nuance of Election 2004, most Americans (55%) discuss the campaign with family and friends just once a week or less. Roughly one-in-five discuss the campaign on a daily basis.

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June 17, 2004

Fox Fans Favor Bush 65% to 28%

Among fans of the Fox News Channel, George W. Bush is winning by a landslide--65% to 28%. Those who prefer CNN also prefer Kerry by an almost identical margin (63% to 26%).

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June 17, 2004

Huge Religious Divide in Presidential Race

Those who rarely or never attend Church or religious services plan to vote for Senator John Kerry over President George Bush by a 50% to 34% margin. At the other extreme, those who attend Church at least once a week will vote heavily in favor of Bush (59% to 34%).

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June 14, 2004

44% Worried About 2004 Voting Debacle

Forty-four percent (44%) are worried that another Florida-style mess could mar Election 2004. That includes 18% who are very worried about such a possibility.

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June 14, 2004

Workers Perceive Offshore Outsourcing as Threat to Economy, Not Themselves

While 66% of U.S. workers believe that offshore outsourcing of jobs is bad for the U.S. economy, an overwhelming 84 percent believe it is not likely that their job could be moved to an offshore location.

Just 6% say it is very likely that their job could be sent overseas according to a national poll of 2,814 workers released by Hudson Global Resources. The survey was conducted by Rasmussen Reports.

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June 11, 2004

35% Say Iraq Better in Recent Weeks

Thirty-five percent (35%) of Americans think that, over the past couple of weeks, things have gotten better in Iraq. A Rasmussen Reports survey found, however, that 43% believe that the situation has headed in the opposite direction.

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June 11, 2004

53% Say Bush Will Win

Regardless of who they plan to vote for, 53% of American voters believe President Bush will be re-elected. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 35% take the opposite view and the Senator John Kerry will emerge victorious.

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June 10, 2004

Florida Tracking

Each week, Rasmussen Reports interviews just over 200 Likely voters from the state of Florida.

Data collected for the 14-days ending Tuesday, June 8, shows Senator Kerry with 49% and President Bush at 46% among Florida's voters. Our three-week sample also shows the Senator ahead, but by a single point at 48% to 47%.

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June 9, 2004

Ohio: Bush 46% Kerry 42%

In Ohio, the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows President Bush with 46% of the vote and Senator Kerry with 42%. That four point edge matches Bush's margin of victory in the state four years ago. In Election 2000, it was Bush 50% Gore 46%.

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June 9, 2004

Reagan Reflections

As the world mourns the passing of our 40th President, 67% of American voters have a favorable impression of Ronald Reagan.