In potential head-to-head match-ups of likely contenders for the 2008 presidency, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) trails both Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) and former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) by double digits.
Election 2006 was a referendum on President Bush and the GOP Congress. As Election Day dawned, just 15% of Americans rated the performance of the GOP Congress as good or excellent.
Election 2006 brought a lot of change to American politics, but little has changed on the issue of immigration. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of voters continue to believe that securing the borders is more important than legalizing the status of undocumented workers already in the country.
Massachusetts Senator John Kerry (D) would beat former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) should the two square off in the 2008 presidential campaign. A recent Rasmussen Reports survey shows Kerry topping Gingrich 47% to 38%.
Pessimism about America’s future is growing. The latest Rasmussen Reports tracking poll finds that just 38% of Americans now believe the nation’s best days best days remain ahead of us.
Actor Michael Richards, best known for his role as the eccentric Cosmo Kramer on “Seinfeld,” earns unfavorable reviews from 42% of the American public. Thirty-two percent (32%) view him favorably.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) gained nearly four points in November, climbing from 101.4 in October to 105.3.
When Congress convenes for its new session in January, it will do so with several new leaders at the forefront. On the Republican side of the aisle, the new leaders are generally unknown to the public
Arizona Senator John McCain (R) leads Massachusetts Senator John Kerry (D) 53% to 36% in a hypothetical Election 2008 match-up.
The Iraq Study Group delivered a long-awaited report to official Washington and called for a fundamental change in U.S. strategy. There is broad public support for one of the bi-partisan panel’s key recommendations—reducing the number of U.S. combat forces in Iraq.
After hitting a record low in October, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta workers rose 9.1 points to 115.0 in November.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Philadelphia workers increased two points to 87.6 in November. Improved perceptions of finances and increased hiring expectations fueled the climb.
After last month’s rebound, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Boston workers remained fairly steady in November, edging down .5 points to 97.2.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Chicago spiked 11.3 points in November to 99.6. Increased job satisfaction and improved perceptions of finances drove the increase in worker confidence.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Dallas workers edged up this month, as worker confidence increased 1.2 points to 110.7 in November.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Los Angeles increased 8.1 points in November to 109.3. The increase was spurred by increased anticipation for hiring activity and fewer layoffs on the horizon.
For the second consecutive month, worker confidence decreased in the Twin Cities, as the Hudson Employment IndexSM for the city dropped 1.9 points in November to 92.1.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York City increased 3.4 points to 83.5 after falling for two consecutive months.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for San Francisco continued to rise for the third consecutive month as local worker confidence increased 3.5 points to 108.3.
After declining for two consecutive months, worker confidence in Tampa rebounded in November as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed seven points to 117.
