45% Say Getting Bin Laden Will Have No Impact on Terror Attacks
Nearly half of all American voters, 45%, believe that capturing or killing Osama bin Laden will have no impact on the level of terrorist activity worldwide.
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September 12, 2007
September 12, 2007
64% Agree with Court Ruling on Patriot Act
Sixty-four percent (64%) of American adults agree that a search warrant should be required before the government can ask Internet providers to turn over customer records.
September 11, 2007
59% Say US Has Changed for the Worse Since 9/11
Ever since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, many Americans have believed that the events of that horrible day changed the United States forever.
September 11, 2007
Giuliani Seen as Most Electable Republican Candidate
For many pundits, the biggest surprise so far in Election 2008 has been Rudy Giuliani’s ability to remain on top in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.
September 11, 2007
Democrat Warner Holds Large Lead Over Davis and Gilmore
If Democrat Mark Warner jumps into the Virginia Senate race for 2008, he will start out with a large lead over two Republicans expected to campaign for the job.
September 11, 2007
No Home Field Advantage for Romney in Massachusetts
If former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney wins the Republican Presidential nomination, he isn’t likely to deliver his home state’s Electoral Votes to the GOP.
September 11, 2007
Minnesota Voters Say State Responded Well to Bridge Collapse and Flooding
Minnesota voters are generally satisfied with the response of their state government to the 35W bridge collapse and recent floods.
September 11, 2007
Virginia: Clinton Has Slight Edge Over GOP Hopefuls
No Democratic Presidential candidate has won the state of Virginia since 1964, but some analysts believe the state’s Electoral College Votes could be in play during Election 2008.
September 11, 2007
Minnesota: Clinton Leads GOP By Double Digits
In Minnesota, Senator Hillary Clinton (D) holds double digit leads over each of the top three Republican Presidential candidates.
September 11, 2007
Minnesota Senate: Coleman at 46% Democrats Close Behind
Minnesota is likely to host one of the more interesting and competitive Senate races in Election 2008.
September 10, 2007
The Challenge of Dethroning Clinton as Frontrunner
The national polls in the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination remain remarkably stable. New York Senator Hillary Clinton remains the frontrunner with support in the 40 percent range and a very solid lead.
September 10, 2007
The Thompson Bounce
Former Senator Fred Thompson first announced that he might be available for the Republican Presidential nomination nearly six months ago.
September 10, 2007
Head-to-Head Presidential Match-Ups Remain Close
One of the little noticed results of polling conducted this year is how close virtually every head to head match-up has been between the major Democratic and Republican candidates.
September 9, 2007
Most Say Petraeus Report Will Not Change Their Mind On Iraq
As General David Petraeus prepares his report on the situation in Iraq, most Americans (54%) say that report is not likely to change their views on what should happen next.
September 9, 2007
Electability and Hillary Clinton
Probably the most frequently asked question about Hillary Clinton's candidacy for President is can she win the general election with an unfavorable rating above 45%?
September 7, 2007
Democrats Have Highest Confidence in Clinton’s Electability
Every primary season contains some discussion of the trade-offs voters consider between a candidate’s position on the issues and their electability.
September 6, 2007
CA Workers’ Confidence Tumbles in August
Worker confidence stumbled in California in August, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index SM fell 8.8 points to 100.3. This is the lowest reading since September 2005. Concern around finances and hiring, as well as lower levels of job satisfaction, triggered the drop. California’s latest monthly measure of worker confidence is more than ten points lower than last August’s reading. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, also plunged 6.6 points to 99.2.
September 6, 2007
Deteriorating Finances Hinder Accounting & Finance Workers’ Confidence
Worker sentiment has resembled a rollercoaster ride for finance and accounting workers so far this year. After rebounding in July, confidence dropped seven points for this group in August, with their Hudson Employment Index (SM) registering at 113.1. Greater financial concerns drove the decline. The latest reading for this group is virtually the same as last August’s reading of 112.5. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, plunged 6.6 points in August to 99.2.
September 6, 2007
Ohio Worker Confidence Hits Near Record High in August
Ohio workers were more optimistic for the second consecutive month in August, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed 2.8 points to 109.6. This is the highest reading for the state in nearly three years. Improved perceptions of finances and less expected job cuts triggered the improvement. The state’s latest Index is more than ten points above last August’s 98.7. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, plunged 6.6 points to 99.2.
September 6, 2007
Layoff Plans Concern PA Workers in August
Worker confidence in Pennsylvania declined for the second month in a row in August, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slipped 2.2 points to 102. Concerns around finances and job cuts triggered the decline. The state’s latest Index is five points above last August’s reading of 97. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, plunged 6.6 points to 99.2.
