RI Governor: Fogarty by 5
In a race that was a dead heat at 43% in early August, Lt. Governor Charles Fogarty (D) has jumped in front with a five-point lead. The Democrat now leads incumbent Governor Donald Carcieri (R ) 46% to 41%.
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September 5, 2006
September 5, 2006
FL Governor: Crist (R) 45%; Davis (D) 41%
As Florida's September 5 primaries approach, the Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Republican Attorney General Charles Crist narrowly leading Democratic Congressman Jim Davis 45% to 41% when voters consider a general election match-up.
September 5, 2006
RI Senate: Whitehouse (D) 44%; Chafee 42%
Rhode Island Senator Lincoln Chafee (R ) has pulled to within two points of challenger Sheldon Whitehouse in his bid for re-election.
September 5, 2006
FL Senate: Nelson Still Stomping Harris
Much-beleaguered Republican Congresswoman Katherine Harris remains the prohibitive favorite to become her party's candidate for U.S. Senate on September 5.
September 5, 2006
Senate Balance of Power - September 5, 2006
Based upon our latest poll in Rhode Island , Rasmussen Reports is shifting that state’s Senate race from “Leans Democrat” to “Toss-Up.”
September 4, 2006
Just 38% Celebrate Workers on Labor Day
Thirty-eight percent (38%) say they take the day to celebrate the contributions of society’s labor force and 45% say they use the day to mark the unofficial end of summer. Sixteen percent (16%) aren’t sure what they celebrate on Labor Day.
September 3, 2006
Labor Unions Viewed Favorably by 58%
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of Americans have at least a somewhat favorable opinion of labor unions while 33% disagree and have an unfavorable view.
September 1, 2006
KS Governor: Sebelius Lead Narrows
Now that Republican State Senator Jim Barnett has won the August 1 primary, Governor Kathleen Sebelius leads her challenger 48% to 37%.
September 1, 2006
IA Governor: Culver, Nussle in Dead Heat
In the latest Rasmussen Reports election poll, Democrat Chet Culver, Iowa Secretary of State, edges out Republican Congressman Jim Nussle by just two points, 42% to 40%.
September 1, 2006
38% Visited Beach This Summer
Thirty-eight percent (38%) of Americans spent time at the beach in the summer of 2006. That figure jumps to 52% among those who live in coastal states.
September 1, 2006
Cookouts Top Summer Activity
Gathering around the grill for a cookout or barbeque was the most popular activity in the summer of 2006. Seventy-eight percent (78%) of American adults say they enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, and other classic summer meals.
September 1, 2006
57% Had Good or Great Summer
The days are getting shorter and the nights a little cooler—at least in some parts of the country—and children around the country are glumly returning to school. As the summer of 2006 comes to an end, 57% of American adults say their summer was good, great, or the best ever.
September 1, 2006
MN Senate: Klobuchar Still Leads
Though the Kennedy campaign has been throwing everything they've got at the DFL candidate, county attorney Amy Klobuchar is maintaining her edge in the race for U.S. Senate.
September 1, 2006
Senate Balance of Power - September 1, 2006
Updated September 1, 2006— On the first day of September, Rasmussen Reports is making our fourth shift in the Balance of Power ratings. All four have been in the same direction—towards a more competitive race.
September 1, 2006
Minnesota Governor: Pawlenty Leading by Six
Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty now leads Attorney General Mike Hatch, the DFL or Democratic candidate, 45% to 39%. Independent Peter Hutchinson manages to earn 8% in the three-way match-up, and 8% are undecided.
September 1, 2006
Partisan Trends
The number of Americans calling themselves Republican has fallen to its lowest level in more than two-and-a-half years. Just 31.9% of American adults now say they’re affiliated with the GOP. That’s down from 37.2% in October 2004 and 34.5% at the beginning of 2006.
August 31, 2006
Arizona Governor: Napolitano Still Leads the Pack
Regardless of which Republican challenger emerges from Arizona’s September 12th primary as the official gubernatorial candidate, incumbent Gov. Janet Napolitano is firmly in charge of her re-election bid. The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Napolitano leading Don Goldwater 55% to 32% and Len Munsil 52% to 33%.
August 31, 2006
California Governor: Schwarzenegger Holding On to Six-Point Lead
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has now bested Democrat Phil Angelides by six points for two surveys in a row. He leads the Democrat 48% to 42%.
August 31, 2006
Super Bowl Poll: No Clear Favorite
In the NFL’s world of parity, it’s hard to establish dominance. That reality is reflected in the first Rasmussen Reports Super Bowl poll of the 2006-2007 football season.
August 31, 2006
California Senate: Feinstein by 22
California's U.S. Senate race has tightened slightly, but not enough to furrow the brow of the Democratic incumbent.
