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May 17, 2007

Clinton Leads Both Thompson and Romney by Three Points

Senator & Former First Lady Hillary Clinton leads actor and former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson by three percentage points.

May 16, 2007

US Postal Service Gets Favorable Reviews Despite Higher Price of Stamps

The U.S. Postal Service is holding its own in the era of e-mail and instant messaging—at least in the court of public opinion.

May 16, 2007

Election 2008: Edwards (D) 47% Giuliani (R) 45%

John Edwards leads Rudy Giuliani by only two points, 47% to 45%.

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May 15, 2007

Despite More Awareness Women Have Less Life Insurance Than Men

When it comes to safeguarding a family's financial future, women have less life insurance coverage than men despite more awareness, according to a new survey by COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services.

May 15, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Giuliani 25% McCain 18% Thompson 15%

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani continues to lead the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.

May 14, 2007

Idol Fans Say They're Ready for Blake Lewis to Leave

A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 36% believe Blake Lewis should leave the show after this week’s round.

May 14, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 35% Obama 33%

For the fourth time in five weeks, a survey of Likely Democratic Primary Voters shows Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama within two points of each other.

May 11, 2007

War on Terror Update: Just 28% Believe Iraq Mission will Succeed

Just 28% of Likely Voters now believe that history will judge the U.S. mission in Iraq a success.

May 10, 2007

56% Support Enforcement Only Immigration Approach

Fifty-six percent (56%) of American adults favor an enforcement-only approach to immigration reform.

May 9, 2007

Obama Neck-and-Neck with Giuliani

Barack Obama is within a single point of Rudy Giuliani.

May 9, 2007

Mother's Day: 66% Say Being a Mother the Most Important Role to Fill

Sixty-six percent (66%) of American adults say that being a mother is the most important role for a woman to fill in today’s world. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 20% disagree.

May 8, 2007

58% Say Competitive Third Party Good for USA

Fifty-eight percent (58%) of American adults say it would be good for the United States to have a truly competitive third political party.

May 8, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Giuliani 25% McCain 17% Thompson 16%

The race for the Republican Presidential nomination is getting closer. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani remains on top, but his lead has fallen to single digits.

May 7, 2007

Few Americans Paying Attention to DC Madam Story

The DC Madam and her phone records with 10,000 clients has created quite a stir in the nation’s capitol.

May 7, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 34% Obama 26%

In the first poll completed since the Democratic Presidential hopefuls met in South Carolina to debate, New York Senator Hillary Clinton has regained the lead in her quest for the White House.

May 7, 2007

Democrats Lead By 11 in Congressional Ballot Poll

Forty-seven percent (47%) say they would currently vote for the Democrat in their district while 36% would pull the voting lever for a Republican.

May 4, 2007

22% Believe Bush Knew About 9/11 Attacks in Advance

Democrats in America are evenly divided on the question of whether George W. Bush knew about the 9/11 terrorist attacks in advance.

May 4, 2007

Election 2008: Clinton Ties Giuliani 45% to 45%

In the race for the presidency, Senator Hillary Clinton (D) and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) are now tied 45% to 45%.

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May 3, 2007

Improved Job Security and Finances Boost Atlanta Worker Confidence in April

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta workers rose for the fourth straight time in April, climbing four points to 123.7. Improved job security and personal finances contributed to the city’s growing Index. Atlanta’s latest reading is more than seven points stronger than one year ago, when it was 116.6. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, fell 1.5 points to 107.5 in April.

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May 3, 2007

Hiring Forecasts Continue to Heighten PA Worker Confidence

Worker confidence in Pennsylvania continued to rise in April, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) jumped 8.6 points to 111.2. More expected hiring and reduced concerns about job loss contributed to the increase. The latest measure of worker sentiment is also higher than last April, when the state’s Index was 104.3.