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May 8, 2006Wyoming House Seat in Play
  
Our survey shows Governor Dave Freudenthal leading Republican Ray Hunkins 52% to 29%.

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                            May 7, 2006Politicians Missed Key Point on Immigration Debate
  
Most of what passes for political debate in Washington, DC and on campaign trails revolves around poll-tested positions on well established issues.

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                            May 7, 2006Maine Governor
  
After struggling for months to attract more than 40% support in the race for Maine's gubernatorial mansion, Democratic Governor John Baldacci has finally gained some ground.
May 7, 2006Oklahoma Governor
  
Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry (D) leads his strongest Republican challenger, Ernest Istook, by 11 percentage points.
May 7, 2006Tennessee Senate
  
In the competitive race to fill the Senate seat of departing Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R), likely Democratic nominee Harold Ford continues to trail all three potential Republican opponents.
May 6, 2006Georgia Governor
  
Perdue now leads Cox by just six percentage points, 48% to 42%. That's just a bit tighter than last month's 49% to 41% lead. Perdue has more breathing room against Taylor as he leads in that match-up 51% to 36%. Those figures reflect a five point decline in support for Taylor since last month. 
May 5, 2006Connecticut Senate
  
Senator Joe Lieberman (D) has angered many Democrats for his position on Iraq and his relationship with the Bush Administration. Despite that, the incumbent is well positioned to win another term in Washington. Lieberman leads businessman Paul Streitz (R) 59% to 23% in a general election match-up.

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                            May 5, 2006How Relevant is President Bush to Election 2006?
  
When it comes to issues they consider important, 44% of Americans say they trust Democrats in Congress more than President Bush. Just 36% prefer the President.
May 5, 2006Colorado Governor
  
In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey of the race for Colorado Governor, Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter (D) and GOP Representative Bob Beauprez remain essentially tied. Beauprez now "leads" Ritter 39% to 37%, well within the survey's 4.5 percentage point margin of sampling error. In late March, Ritter edged out Beauprez 41% to 40%. 
May 5, 2006Michigan
  
The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll of Michigan's competitive gubernatorial race shows Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm leading Republican Dick DeVos 44% to 43%, essentially unchanged from a month ago.
May 4, 2006Rhode Island
  
The gubernatorial incumbent is also struggling. Republican Governor Donald Carcieri is neck and neck with Lieutenant Governor Charles Fogarty, a Democrat.
May 4, 2006Views on Immigration Issues by State
  
Graph of states' views on immigration.

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                            May 3, 2006Party Affiliation
  
During the month of April, just 32.7% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans.

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                            May 3, 2006Party Affiliation
  
During the month of April, just 32.7% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans. 
May 3, 2006Kansas Governor
  
Sebelius now leads former state House Speaker Robin Jennison 50% to 33%, a two-point shaving of the gap between them. The governor leads State Senator Jim Barnett 49% to 37%. Last month, Sebelius led Barnett 50% to 37%.

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                            May 3, 2006Immigration Rallies Fail to Move Public Opinion
  
Nationwide rallies, protests, and boycotts on Monday had little if any impact on public opinion. 

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                            May 3, 2006Party Affiliation
  
During the month of April, just 32.7% of Americans identified themselves as Republicans. 
May 3, 2006Worker Confidence Strong
  
Worker confidence in the U.S. labor market remained strong in April as the Hudson Employment Index(SM) climbed 1.5 points to 107.7. The April reading, which is 5.3 points higher than this time last year, was fueled by a surge in hiring expectations among employees and managers. 
May 3, 200672% of Workers Satisfied with Compensation
  
The number of workers expecting their employers to boost headcount in the coming months rose two points in April to an all-time high of 34 percent. Private sector workers were even more optimistic with 40 percent expecting their firms to add staff.
May 2, 2006Iowa Governor
  
In the race for governor, Iowa Secretary of State Chet Culver (D) has eked out a six-point advantage over Republican Congressman Jim Nussle. Culver now leads 46% to 40%, having gained slightly against Nussle for three polls in a row.