MI Governor: Granholm Leads by 7
After being edged out by Republican challenger Dick DeVos in two of our last three election polls, Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm now leads 49% to 42%.
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October 8, 2006
October 7, 2006
36% Feel House Speaker Hastert Should Resign
Twenty-four percent (24%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of Dennis Hastert while 35% have an unfavorable opinion.
October 7, 2006
MO Senate: Talent, McCaskill One Point Apart
It's going down to the wire in Missouri. Democratic State Auditor Claire McCaskill now leads Republican Senator Jim Talent by a single percentage point, 44% to 43%.
October 7, 2006
Michigan Governor: Granholm Regains Lead, by 7
After being edged out by Republican challenger Dick DeVos in two of our last three election polls, Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm now leads 49% to 42% (see crosstabs).
This is the first time Granholm has held a significant lead since January. Our late-August survey showed DeVos ahead by just two points. Six consecutive polls before that found a very close race.
October 6, 2006
Ohio Governor: Strickland Lead 12
Ohio's troubled economy and corruption scandals have given Democratic Congressman Ted Strickland a persistent advantage over Republican Secretary of State Ken Blackwell in the race for Governor here.
October 6, 2006
Hillary Meter: Clinton Shifts Slightly to the Right
The latest Hillary Meter finds that 43% of Americans view the former First Lady as politically liberal. Another 30% say she’s a moderate and 10% see her as conservative.
October 6, 2006
CT Governor: Rell by 25 Now
Republican Governor Jodi Rell now leads the Democratic nominee, New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, 58% to 33%.
October 5, 2006
61% Believe Republican Leaders Have Been Protecting Foley
Sixty-one percent (61%) of American adults believe that Republican leaders have been “protecting [Mark] Foley for several years.”
October 5, 2006
CT Senate: Lieberman Lead in Double Digits
Senator Joseph Lieberman (I) has increased his margin over Democrat Ned Lamont by eight points. He now leads the antiwar candidate 50% to 40%.
October 5, 2006
Ohio Senate: Brown by 8
The latest Rasmussen Reports poll of Ohio's U.S. Senate race shows that Democratic Congressman Sherrod Brown has added a couple more points to a growing lead over Republican Senator Mike DeWine.
October 4, 2006
Florida Governor: Crist by 16
Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist has opened up a wide lead over Democratic Congressman Jim Davis. The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Crist ahead 54% to 38%.
October 4, 2006
Hiring Expectations Down Sharply Among Accounting & Finance Workers
Worker Confidence among accounting & finance professionals fell in September, as the group's Hudson Employment Index (SM) declined 6.3 points to 106.2. A significant drop in hiring expectations and job satisfaction contributed to the decline.
October 4, 2006
Atlanta Worker Confidence Slips
After hitting a record high last month, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta fell 2.5 points to 118.6 in September. While perceptions of personal finances faltered, concerns regarding lay offs hit an all time low, tempering the decline.
October 4, 2006
Hudson Index: Boston
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Boston workers fell 2.1 points to 91.8 in September, its lowest reading of the year. Area confidence has been steadily declining since April when the Index was at 103.7. Less optimism regarding hiring expectations and job satisfaction continued to hinder local confidence.
October 4, 2006
Hudson Index: California
Worker confidence in California slipped in August, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 2.4 points to 108.4.
October 4, 2006
Chicago Worker Confidence Holds Steady
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Chicago inched up 0.6 points to 94.5 in September. The monthly reading of local worker confidence is nearly eight points higher than this time last year, when the city’s Index was 86.8.
October 4, 2006
Dallas Worker Confidence Hits Record High Despite Personal Finance Concerns
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Dallas workers continued to climb this month, as worker confidence rose 2.2 points to 112.5 in September.
October 4, 2006
FL Worker Confidence Plummets
Worker confidence declined in Florida in September, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index ( SM) dropped 7.1 points to 115.2. Declines in hiring plans, job satisfaction and perceived job security contributed to the drop. Despite the decrease, the latest reading tops last September’s 113.2.
October 4, 2006
Worker Confidence Continues To Rise Among Hispanics But Falls For African-Americans
Hispanic workers continued to report an upswing in confidence, while African-American worker's confidence fell in September.
October 4, 2006
IT Worker Confidence Rebounds Amid Positive Hiring Expectations
Worker Confidence among IT Professionals rebounded in September, as the sector's Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 6.2 points to 109.3.
