Democrats Lead by 10 in Congressional Ballot Poll
Forty-five percent (45%) of American voters say they would currently vote for the Democrat in their district while 35% would pull the voting lever for a Republican.
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April 13, 2007
April 12, 2007
Election 2008: Obama Grabs 6-Point Lead Over McCain
The latest survey of the presidential race shows Barack Obama now leading John McCain 48% to 42%.
April 11, 2007
Poll: Americans Believe They’re Paying More Than Fair Share of Taxes
Half (50%) of American adults believe that those who earn twice as much as they do pay less than twice as much in taxes. Just 7% believe that those who earn more pay more than their pro rata share while 19% believe that those who earn twice as much pay twice as much. Twenty-four percent (24%) are not sure.
April 11, 2007
Chicagoland Consumers More Optimistic on Personal Finances Despite Fall in Economic Confidence
According to the Rasmussen Consumer Index for the region released today by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, consumer economic confidence dropped more than seven points to 114.1 last month, from 121.2 at the end of last year. The decline was fueled by an 8 percent increase in the number of people who think the US economy is getting worse.
April 10, 2007
2008 Republican Presidential Primary
Mitt Romney topped the GOP field in the fund-raising race for the first quarter and moved past former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in the race for the Republican nomination.
April 9, 2007
Edwards Leads Giuliani, Thompson
Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) now leads all Republican hopefuls in Election 2008 polls.
April 9, 2007
2008 Democratic Presidential Primary
Illinois Senator Barack Obama has closed to within five points of New York Senator Hillary Clinton.
April 6, 2007
Election 2008: Clinton Edges Out McCain
New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) has a one-point edge over Arizona Senator John McCain (R) in the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of the race.
April 6, 2007
Independent Bloomberg Candidacy Would Be GOP Spoiler
Though Bloomberg has denied any intention to run for president, associates hint that he is nonetheless considering an independent candidacy.
April 6, 2007
32% Say Pelosi Trip Will Help U.S. in Middle-East; 38% Say it Will Hurt
Thirty-two percent (32%) of America’s Likely Voters say House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D) trip to the Middle East will help U.S. relations in the region.
April 6, 2007
Easter Poll: 76% Believe Jesus Rose From the Dead
As Christians prepare to celebrate Easter, a general belief in the basics of Christianity remains strong in the United States.
April 5, 2007
Giuliani Slips in Polls, Caught by Clinton
Political observers have long predicted that the outsized popularity of "America's mayor" could not survive the rigors of a presidential campaign indefinitely.
April 5, 2007
Accounting & Finance Workers’ Confidence Rebounds
After cooling in February, worker confidence among accounting and finance workers jumped in March, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 8.1 points to 121.6. Increased job satisfaction and a decrease in expected layoffs drove the rise.
April 5, 2007
Worker Confidence Steady among African-Americans, Drops for Hispanics
Worker confidence remained virtually unchanged for African-American workers, while Hispanic workers’ confidence fell in March. The monthly Hudson Employment Index (SM) for African-Americans inched up 0.5 points to 94.5.
April 5, 2007
Healthcare Workers’ Confidence Remains Steady
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers remained virtually unchanged from February’s reading of 110.8, coming in at 111.1. Improved job satisfaction was offset by more pessimistic sentiments around personal finances.
April 5, 2007
IT Worker Confidence Drops on Hiring Expectations
Confidence among IT professionals decreased in March, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 2.6 points to 109.7. Less expected hiring and a decrease in job satisfaction drove the decline. The latest reading is also down 5.3 points from last March’s reading of 115.0.
April 5, 2007
Legal Worker Experience Decreased Job Satisfaction
Confidence among workers in the legal sector dropped in March as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slid 6.8 points to 113.1. The decline was primarily a result of being less satisfied with their job and worsened sentiments about their financial situation.
April 5, 2007
Improved Job Security Boosts Manufacturing Workers’ Confidence
Confidence among manufacturing workers rose for the second consecutive month, as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) increased 4.3 points in March to 98.8. Increased job satisfaction coupled with fewer job loss concerns drove the uptick.
April 5, 2007
Atlanta Workers Remain Most Confident in the Nation
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta workers held strong for the second consecutive month in March, inching up 0.6 points to 119.7. The latest Index is more than five points stronger than last March’s reading of 114.6.
April 5, 2007
Boston Worker Confidence Falls to Lowest in Nation
After spiking in February, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Boston workers fell 8.4 points to 97.3. Concern regarding finances largely triggered the drop in sentiment. Boston’s latest measure of worker confidence falls well below last March’s reading of 101.4.
