More Voters Now See Obama As Liberal than Clinton; 51% See McCain As Moderate
Hillary Clinton, long regarded as politically liberal by more voters than any other presidential candidate, must for now cede that status to Barack Obama
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February 23, 2008
February 23, 2008
McCain Has Less Core Opposition Than Clinton or Obama
Thirty-four percent (34%) of all voters say they will definitely vote for John McCain if he is on the ballot this November. Thirty-three percent (33%) will definitely vote against him while 29% say their support hinges on who his opponent is.
February 23, 2008
Clinton’s Crumbling Ohio Firewall: An Inside Report by Robert D. Novak
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- After Sen. Barack Obama's decisive victory over Sen. Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland was reported expressing doubt to political colleagues about whether he could hold his state for Clinton during the two weeks remaining before Ohio's Democratic presidential primary March 4.
February 22, 2008
Ohio: McCain 57% Huckabee 30%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Ohio voters found John McCain well ahead of his opposition in the Buckeye State’s Republican Primary. McCain earns support from 57%, Mike Huckabee from 30% and Ron Paul is the chosen candidate of 4%.
February 22, 2008
Ohio: Clinton 48% Obama 40%
New York Senator Hillary Clinton leads Illinois Senator Barack Obama by eight percentage points in the latest Rasmussen Reports poll of the Ohio Democratic Presidential Primary. Clinton currently earns 48% of the Buckeye State vote while Obama attracts 40%.
February 22, 2008
Hillary on the Rocks: Foolish Threats - A Commentary by Dick Morris
Barack Obama's victory in Wisconsin on Tuesday was just the latest sign that Hillary Clinton's desperate, anti-democratic moves to salvage her bid for the Democratic nomination are destroying her last chances to win a fair fight.
February 22, 2008
The G Word: A Commentary by Susan Estrich
It's easy to assume that the worst place to be in a campaign that's going through tough times is right in the middle of it. At least you're not Hillary, people say to me all the time. But in my experience, the hardest place to be in a hard campaign is not right in the middle. I've been there, and it can be eerie and strange, but you rarely get as depressed as you do when you're one step removed. Maybe that's a good thing.
February 22, 2008
Campaign Financing Not a Hot Topic in Presidential Election
The recent flap between John McCain and Barack Obama over a pledge to accept public funding of the Presidential campaign has gained little traction with the general public. Over half of likely voters could not even guess which candidate had recently re-affirmed his commitment to accept public funding and the limitations that come with it.
February 22, 2008
Democrats and the Popular Vote: A Commentary by Rhodes Cook
As the closely fought Democratic presidential contest between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama moves deeper and deeper into the primary season, there is a growing sentiment that the nomination should go to the candidate that ultimately wins the popular vote.
February 22, 2008
For McCain and Obama, the Fighting Has Just Begun: A Commentary by Douglas Schoen
The presidential primary races have almost finished and the two current front runners for their respective parties have a striking similarity – they both have an appeal that extends beyond their party base.
February 22, 2008
Texas: McCain 46% Huckabee 37%
In the Texas Republican Presidential Primary, John McCain leads Mike Huckabee 46% to 37%. Ron Paul picks up 8% of the vote while 9% are not sure. Those figures are little changed from a week ago.
February 21, 2008
Our Man in Islamabad: An Inside Report by Robert D. Novak
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Overwhelming repudiation of President Pervez Musharraf by Pakistan's voters did not immediately dilute the Bush administration's support for him. On the contrary, the first election returns were barely in Monday night when the U.S. government began pressing victorious opposition leaders not to impeach the former military strongman.
February 21, 2008
NAFTA Gets a Bum Rap: A Commentary by Froma Harrop
"NAFTA bad" has become Democratic shorthand to explain the misery spreading through America's industrial heartland.
February 21, 2008
Texas: Clinton 47% Obama 44%
In Texas, a state that she must-win to keep her campaign alive, the good news for Hillary Clinton is that she’s still ahead of Barack Obama. The bad news is that her lead is down to three points after she was leading by double-digits a week ago.
February 21, 2008
Iowa: Obama 44% McCain 41%
In Iowa, the site of Barack Obama’s first victory in 2008, the Democratic Presidential hopeful leads John McCain by just three percentage points in an early look at a possible general election match-up. It’s Obama 44% McCain 41%.
February 21, 2008
Virginia: McCain 49% Obama 44%
In Virginia, John McCain leads Barack Obama by five percentage points in an early look at a possible general election match-up.
February 21, 2008
After Putin Remarks, 76% Are Not Worried About a Russian Attack on the U.S.
A recent Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found that while many Americans are not fans of Russian President Vladimir Putin, not many are worried about a Russian attack on the United States.
February 21, 2008
39% Say It’s Very Likely Democratic Contest Will Not Be Decided Until the Convention
Thirty-nine percent (39%) of American adults say it’s Very Likely the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination will continue until the Convention.
February 21, 2008
Virginia Senate: Warner 57% Gilmore 37%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Virginia voters found Democrat Mark Warner still holding a significant lead over Republican Jim Gilmore in the race for the U.S. Senate. Warner leads Gilmore by twenty percentage points, 57% to 37%.
February 21, 2008
No "Straight Talk" on Iraq Cost: A Commentary by Joe Conason
As a presidential candidate, John McCain stands out not only for his vocal endorsement of the unpopular war in Iraq, but also because one of his own sons is a Marine Corps officer on active duty there. He supports the war, even at the price of his own career or the life of a child he loves.
