On March 6, South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds (R) signed a sweeping abortion ban that allows the procedure only when needed to save the life of the pregnant woman. South Dakota voters are evenly divided on the issue.
The Administration's effort to build support for the Dubai Ports World transaction has had no measurable impact in the court of public opinion. Just 19% of Americans now believe Dubai Ports World should be allowed to purchase operating rights to several U.S. ports
Democratic Governor John Baldacci continues to tread water when voters compare him to possible Republican opponents.
Governor George Pataki, Senator Hillary Clinton, and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani are all thought to be dreaming of a Presidential campaign in 2008. If the party's both nominated a New Yorker, Senator Clinton is poised to win the home state bragging rights (and Electoral Votes).
In the race to fill the Senate seat now held by departing Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R), support for Republican nominees is improving as support for Representative Harold Ford, the likely Democratic nominee, weakens.
Scott Rasmussen released a report entitled " The GOP Generation ." The basic premise was that if George W. Bush was successful in dealing with Iraq, Republicans would control both houses of Congress for at least a generation. This
Hudson Employment Index, compiled each month by Rasmussen Reports, LLC, earned PR Week’s 2006 award for the most effective use of research to achieve company communication goals. The Hudson Index, which first appeared in January 2004, has become a leading directional indicator of the country’s job creation performance and unemployment rate.
Half of all Americans believe it takes a contribution of at least $50,000 to influence a Congressman or Governor. That includes 27% who believe the price of influence begins with at least $100,000.
Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty has lost ground against both of the major DFL candidates seeking his job. The DFL is Minnesota's equivalent of the Democratic Party.
Since last month, support for Democrat Ford Bell has jumped 7 points in a match-up with Republican Mark Kennedy. He now leads Kennedy 43% to 40%.
Incumbent Democrat Ted Kulongoski, faced with a strong challenge for the party nomination, is viewed favorably by just 50% of likely voters, and unfavorably by 46%.
Alabama Governor Bob Riley (R) holds a 16-point lead over Lt. Governor Lucy Baxley (D) and has moved over the 50% mark in terms over voter support.
With his administration freighted by scandal, Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich (D), is a well-funded but controversial incumbent.
In a match-up of Ritter and Republican Congressman Bob Beauprez, Ritter leads 40% to 33%. Against University of Denver President Marc Holtzman, Ritter leads 41% to 28%, with 23% not sure.
Democratic Senator Robert Byrd is coasting to a ninth term in office.
Just 17% of Americans believe Dubai Ports World should be allowed to purchase operating rights to several U.S. ports.
Democratic Congressman Ben Cardin leads Lt. Governor Michael Steele (R) by fourteen points in the race to succeed retiring Senator Paul Sarbanes (D).
The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Democratic Governor Ed Rendell narrowly leading Republican Lynn Swann, the former Pittsburgh Steeler, 46% to 43%.
Support for Hillary Clinton's Presidential bid remains near its lowest level of the past year.
Three-out-of-four Americans (76%) believe it is likely that Iran will soon develop nuclear weapons.
