Healthcare Workers Less Confident in August
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers fell 6.4 points to 103.9 in August. Increased financial concern and greater layoff expectations drove the decline.
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September 6, 2007
September 6, 2007
Manufacturing Workers’ Confidence Dips in August
Confidence among manufacturing workers fell in August, as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index SM slipped 2.8 points to 85.1.
September 6, 2007
Fans Want Ugly Betty to Attract Emmy Award
With the Emmy Awards less than a week away, TV fans have selected their picks for best new drama and comedy of the year.
September 6, 2007
Emmy Awards: Sheen & Fererra TV Fans' Pick to Win Top Comedy Nods
The Emmy awards will be announced on September 16, but if TV fans have their way, two-time nominee Charlie Sheen will win the Emmy for best actor in a comedy.
September 6, 2007
Giuliani 45% Obama 44%, Obama Leads Thompson By Four
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone poll finds Rudy Giuliani and Barack Obama in an Election 2008 toss-up while the Democratic hopeful maintains a slight advantage over Fred Thompson.
September 6, 2007
Edwards Leads Romney By 11
John Edwards leads Mitt Romney by eleven percentage points in a hypothetical 2008 Presidential match-up.
September 6, 2007
Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats By 18
If the Congressional Election were held today, 47% of American voters say they would vote for the Democrat in their district while 37% would opt for the Republican.
September 6, 2007
Consumer Confidence in Personal Finances Remains Steady
In a month of roller coaster-like changes in economic confidence, consumers gave their personal finances remarkably consistent ratings.
September 5, 2007
Worker Confidence Plunges to Lowest Reading in Nearly Two Years
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) recorded its largest one-month drop in August, falling 6.6 points to 99.2. Nearly all factors contributing to the Index revealed lowered optimism. The latest reading is the weakest since September 2005 and 3.7 points lower than last August’s Index.
September 5, 2007
Just 39% Believe Iraq Report Will Honestly Present Petraeus Views; 35% Say It Will Not
General David Petraeus, the top U.S. military commander in Iraq, will be issuing a formal progress report on the situation in Iraq next week.
September 5, 2007
Patriots, Colts Seen as NFL Top Teams for 2007
The NFL season is about to begin and fans of the sport see the New England Patriots as the team most likely to emerge as champions when the season comes to an end.
September 4, 2007
Edwards Leads McCain by Four
John McCain may be stumbling in the Republican Presidential nomination race, but he still performs competitively against top Democratic candidates, including John Edwards.
September 4, 2007
Thompson Outperforms McCain in Arizona
Arizona is the home state for John McCain, but Fred Thompson is the strongest GOP Presidential candidate in the state at this time.
September 3, 2007
55% Celebrate Labor Day as Unofficial End of Summer
Most Americans (55%) now celebrate Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 32% say they take the day to celebrate the contributions of workers in society.
September 2, 2007
If Clinton Nominated, Voters Don’t Expect Obama or Edwards on the Ticket
If Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic Presidential nomination, just 24% of the nation’s voters think it’s Very Likely that Barack Obama will be her Vice Presidential nominee
September 2, 2007
Voters Say Clinton Less Likely to Be Elected President Than Other Democrats
If Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic Presidential nomination, 53% of voters say it’s Somewhat or Very Likely that she will be elected President.
September 1, 2007
Party Affiliation: Dem 37.4% GOP 32.5%
During the month of August, the number of people identifying themselves as Democrats increased for the first time in six months.
August 31, 2007
Giuliani 47% Clinton 44%; Clinton 48% Thompson 44%
Rudy Giuliani leads Hillary Clinton 47% to 44% in the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
August 31, 2007
59% Say American Society Is Generally Fair and Decent
The proportion of voters who say American society is fair and decent has increased from 54% in July to 59% today.
August 30, 2007
48% Say Their Peers Willing to Vote for Woman President
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 76% of voters say they are willing to cast their Presidential vote for a woman.
