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October 3, 2006

Party Affiliation Trends Show Democratic Momentum

Party Affiliation Trends highlight the difference between Election 2006 and Election 2004.

October 3, 2006

71% Say Finding New Energy Sources More Important than Conservation

Seventy-three percent (73%) of Americans say it is “very important” that the United States become less dependent on oil imports.

October 3, 2006

38% Expect Yankees to Win World Series

Thirty-eight percent (38%) percent of baseball fans think that the New York Yankees will win their 27th World Series Championship this fall.

October 3, 2006

A Virtual Roll of the Dice

Fifty-two percent (52%) of respondents to a recent Rasmussen Reports survey on Internet gambling believe this emerging betting medium should be more strictly regulated than other forms of gambling.

October 3, 2006

TN Governor: Bredesen by 35

Adding eight percentage points to an already overpowering lead, Democratic Governor Bredesen now buries Republican State Senator Jim Bryson 63% to 28%.

October 2, 2006

Economic Confidence Rises in Chicago

The economic confidence of consumers in Chicagoland rose during the third quarter of the year, according to the Rasmussen Consumer Index for the region released today by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.

October 2, 2006

VA Senate: Allen Now Leading by 6

Republican Senator George Allen is clinging to a narrow edge over Democrat James Webb, the former Secretary of the Navy. Allen now leads 49% to 43%.

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October 2, 2006

Senate Balance of Power - October 2, 2006

In the battle for control of the U.S. Senate, it’s all tied with 49 seats rated as Republican or Leans Republican and 49 seats are rated as Democrat or Leans Democrat.

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October 2, 2006

Tennessee Senate: Ford by 5 as Corker Falters

Representative Harold Ford (D) has taken a 48% to 43% lead over Mayor Bob Corker (R) in Tennessee's increasingly competitive race for U.S. Senate.

October 1, 2006

Oregon Governor: Saxton Within 5

The political winds are blowing momentum toward Republican Ron Saxton’s attempt to unseat Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski.

October 1, 2006

Polls: Senate Immigration Vote May Impact Election 2006

On Friday, the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to build a 700-mile barrier along the Mexican border, bowing to public opinion as an election draws near.

October 1, 2006

Wal-Mart Flexes Its Muscle Again

Forty-eight percent (48%) believe that Wal-Mart has the power to reduce the cost of prescription drugs across the country.

September 30, 2006

State-by-State Perspectives on the War on Terror

Voters in Oklahoma (59%), Texas (51%), Virginia (51%), and Florida (48%) are more likely than voters in other states to say that the U.S. and its allies are winning the War on Terror.

September 30, 2006

State by State Ratings of the Economy: Oklahoma and Texas Most Optimistic

Forty-seven percent (47%) of voters in both Oklahoma and Texas rate the economy as good or excellent.

September 29, 2006

Governor Job Approvals: WV Tops; OH at Bottom

West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin (D) leads his fellow governors in job approval scores in the most recent Rasmussen Reports survey of voters in 27 states.

September 29, 2006

Bush Job Approvals: Disapprovals Rule

As the second half of his second term approaches, President Bush’s job performance continues to receive poor reviews from the American public.

September 29, 2006

OK Governor: Henry’s Lead Now 25

Incumbent Democratic Gov. Brad Henry has extended his already impressive lead over U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook by four points since last month’s survey. The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Henry leading Istook 59% to 34%.

September 27, 2006

FL Governor: Crist by 5

In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey of the Florida gubernatorial race, Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist leads Democratic Congressman Jim Davis 45% to 40%.

September 27, 2006

FL Senate: Nelson Still Jogging to Reelection

Now that Florida's gubernatorial primaries are over, Democratic Senator Bill Nelson has finally started running TV spots in support of his reelection bid.

September 27, 2006

Chavez and His UN Remarks Rejected by Most Americans

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez gave a fiery speech at the United Nations last week in which he referred to U.S. President George W. Bush as the “Devil.” How the remarks played in Venezuela we don’t know, but in the U.S. they were not well received.