A Senate Seat Is Not a Kennedy Heirloom By Froma Harrop
Have New York Democrats lost all self-respect? Their excited talk of whether Caroline Kennedy is "interested" in Hillary Clinton's Senate seat makes you wonder.
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December 11, 2008
December 11, 2008
Predict the Poll Results: What will the Rasmussen Employment Index Be at the Next Release on January 6, 2009?
Rasmussen Reports has another opportunity for you to show off you prediction skills and demonstrate your understanding of public opinion.
December 11, 2008
Predict the Poll Results: What will the Rasmussen Consumer Index be at on the morning of January 20, 2009?
Rasmussen Reports has another opportunity for you to show off you prediction skills and demonstrate your understanding of public opinion.
December 11, 2008
60% Like Obama’s Infrastructure Plan
This past weekend, President-elect Barack Obama revealed his plan to create 2.5 million jobs in America through massive infrastructure projects including rebuilding roads and bridges, modernizing schools and developing alternative energy sources.
December 10, 2008
33% Still Haven’t Started Holiday Shopping, 22% Have Finished
With only two weeks left until Christmas, 33% of Americans nationwide still haven’t begun their holiday shopping yet. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows that 22% have already finished leaving nearly half somewhere in the middle.
December 10, 2008
Americans Divided Over Top Housing Goals
With the Treasury Department considering more direct involvement in the U.S. mortgage market, 42% of American adults say it is more important to make it easier for people to buy their first homes than to keep the value of existing homes as high as possible.
December 10, 2008
Democrats Lead by Four on Generic Ballot
Democrats held a four percentage point lead during the first week of December in the Generic Congressional Ballot. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that, if given the choice, 42% of voters would vote for their district’s Democratic candidate, while 38% would choose the Republican candidate.
December 10, 2008
Most Voters Say Leave My Health Insurance Alone
Health care reform is near the top of the list for incoming President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats, but a majority of U.S. voters (58%) oppose any kind of government-controlled health plan if it means they have to change their own insurance coverage.
December 10, 2008
The Old Media By Susan Estrich
In Los Angeles, where I live, there was plenty of snickering this week about Tribune Company's decision to file for bankruptcy protection. Tribune owns the Los Angeles Times, which in recent years has seen its staff cut even more than its circulation and advertising.
December 10, 2008
Liberals Leave the Watchtowers of Freedom By Tony Blankley
Last week, The Washington Post reported on President-elect Barack Obama's plan to convert his campaign's massive digital database of millions of supporters' contact and background data into a location that will permit him to use that data legally as a tool of persuasion for his governing effort.
December 10, 2008
Discover(R) U.S. Spending Monitor(SM) Falls Below 80 for First Time
The Discover U.S. Spending Monitor slipped to 79.7 in November, falling below 80 for the first time in its history, as consumer economic sentiment fell to a record low and concern over personal finances reached record highs. Heading into the holiday season, consumers temporarily reversed course on spending from previous months, with an increasing number planning on spending more in December.
December 9, 2008
Just 14% Say Federal Government Will Run Big Three Better
Congress and the White House are fast reaching a deal on a bailout plan for the Big Three that many suggest is just a step short of nationalizing the U.S. auto industry since it gives the federal government a say in how the automakers spend their money and what kind of cars they build.
December 9, 2008
Illinois Governor Never Popular Among Voters
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested today on federal corruption charges including an attempt to sell the U.S. Senate seat recently vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.
December 9, 2008
Voters Worry Less About Taxes Under Obama
One in three voters (33%) now say taxes will increase under President Barack Obama’s administration, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. That’s the lowest level seen since Obama was elected last month.
December 9, 2008
Predict the Poll Results: What Will Obama's Approval Index Be on Inauguration Day?
Rasmussen Reports has another opportunity for you to show off you prediction skills and demonstrate your understanding of public opinion.
December 9, 2008
Predict the Poll Results: Who Will Win the Super Bowl
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December 9, 2008
Predict the Poll Results: Will You Receive a Tax Cut In Barack Obama’s First Year As President
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December 9, 2008
Predict the Poll Results: Will Government Investments in Roads, Bridges and Public Buildings Be Good for the Economy?
Rasmussen Reports has another opportunity for you to show off you prediction skills and demonstrate your understanding of public opinion.
December 9, 2008
53% Oppose Government Loans to Automakers
Even as the White House and Congress put the finishing touches on a $15 billion rescue package for the Big Three automakers, 53% of U.S. voters say they oppose taxpayer-funded loans to help keep General Motors, Ford and Chrysler in business.
December 9, 2008
45% of Homeowners Oppose Direct Treasury Role in Mortgage Market
Forty-five percent (45%) of U.S. homeowners oppose the Treasury Department’s proposed direct involvement in the mortgage market to help bring down interest rates, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
