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January 24, 2008

There's a Method to Crazy Bill's Madness: A Commentary by Dick Morris

Why is Bill Clinton courting such intense publicity, inevitably much of it negative? Is he crazy? Crazy like a fox.

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January 23, 2008

South Carolina: Obama 43% Clinton 28% Edwards 17%

Heading into Saturday’s Democratic Presidential Primary in South Carolina, Barack Obama holds a large and growing double-digit lead over Hillary Clinton.The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in South Carolina shows Obama earning 43% of the vote, Clinton attracting 28%, and John Edwards at 17%.

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January 23, 2008

54% Say Tax Cuts Help Economy

As economic worries mount, 54% of American voters believe that tax cuts generally help the economy. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 15% believe tax cuts are bad for the economy.

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January 23, 2008

Where is Oprah?: A Commentary by Susan Estrich

Was it just last month that the Queen of Everything was everywhere, pulling tens of thousands of people into rallies in Iowa, stomping with Barack and Michelle Obama at just the point it seemed his campaign most needed a lift?

January 23, 2008

How Clinton Will Win The Nomination by Losing South Carolina: A Commentary By Dick Morris

Hillary Clinton will undoubtedly lose the South Carolina primary as African-Americans line up to vote for Barack Obama. And that defeat will power her drive to the nomination.

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January 22, 2008

Americans Say Auto Industry Important, Foreign Companies Good for the Economy

A recent Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 84% of adults consider the U.S. automobile industry at least somewhat important to the financial stability of the overall economy. That includes 39% who believe it is Very Important.

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January 22, 2008

Blue Dogs Sniff at Fiscal Stimulus: A Commentary by Froma Harrop

You've seen the hound who sits out front and emits a low growl when people walk by. He's saying, "You can pass, but don't try any funny stuff."

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January 22, 2008

Front-Runner McCain: An Inside Report by Robert D. Novak

Sen. John McCain's win over Mike Huckabee in South Carolina was no landslide, but stands as by far the most important win in his quest for the presidency. It means that McCain by any measurement is the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination.

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January 22, 2008

Clinton and Obama Have Different Bases of Support

Following her popular-vote victory in Nevada’s caucus last week, Senator Hillary Clinton is as much a frontrunner as she was before Senator Barack Obama’s victory in Iowa on January 3.

January 21, 2008

Hillary v. McCain Might Just Be The Final: A Commentary by Dick Morris

Both Clinton and McCain scored hugely significant wins on Saturday in Nevada and South Carolina, wins which might set them on the road to the nomination.

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January 21, 2008

Florida: Clinton 47% Obama 29%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Florida finds Senator Hillary Clinton leading Barack Obama 47% to 29%. That’s a bit closer than last week when Clinton led by twenty-four points, but still a comfortable lead. In December, the former First Lady held a 45% to 17% lead.

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January 21, 2008

New York: McCain 26% Giuliani 20% Romney 13%

When Rudy Giuliani and his campaign team came up with the strategy to skip the early states and wait until Florida before entering the fray, they probably never expected to be trailing in New York State. But, that’s just what’s happened.

January 21, 2008

New York: Clinton 51% Obama 30%

Hillary Clinton has a twenty-one point lead over Barack Obama in New York State. It’s Clinton 51% Obama 30%. John Edwards picks up 10% of the vote.

January 21, 2008

Florida: Romney 25% McCain 20% Giuliani 19%

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds Mitt Romney with a slight lead in Florida’s Republican Presidential Primary. John McCain and Rudy Giuliani are close behind in what may develop into a three-man race.

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January 21, 2008

79% Have Favorable Opinion of Dr. Martin Luther King

Seventy-nine percent (79%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of Dr. Martin Luther King. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 15% offer an unfavorable opinion.

January 20, 2008

Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 43% Republicans 38%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that, if the Congressional Election were held today, 43% of American voters say they would vote for the Democrat in their district and 38% would opt for the Republican

January 20, 2008

Voters Expect Little from Congress in 2008

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 12% of American voters say it’s Very Likely Congress will take steps to help the economy in 2008.

January 19, 2008

Rasmussen Markets Update: For Democrats, New Hampshire plus Nevada equals Iowa

Following her victory in Nevada, Rasmussen Markets data shows that Hillary Clinton has regained the frontrunner status she enjoyed before the Iowa caucuses.

January 19, 2008

Rasmussen Markets Update: McCain Chances of Winning Republican Nomination Tops 50%

John McCain’s victory in South Carolina has made him the clear frontrunner in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.

January 19, 2008

Hillary Clinton's Massive Conflict of Interests: A Commentary by Dick Morris

As American banks go hat in hand to foreign financial institutions and governments, begging for capital to help them get out of the mess into which their subprime loans have landed them, the question arises as to whether the United States should permit nations like China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the banks they control to acquire part ownership of our leading banks.