66% Say Bush Conservative, 46% Say Kerry Liberal
Sixty-six percent (66%) of America's Likely Voters believe that, in political terms, George W. Bush is a conservative.
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September 4, 2004
September 4, 2004
52% Believe Bush Will Win in November
Fifty-two percent (52%) of Americans now believe that President Bush and Vice-President Dick Cheney will be re-elected this November. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 38% expect the Democratic ticket of John Kerry and John Edwards to emerge victorious.
September 2, 2004
Laura Bush-Theresa Heinz Kerry Favorables
First Lady Laura Bush earned higher favorability ratings than any other speaker at the Republican National Convention. The President's wife is viewed favorably by 67% of American voters and unfavorably by just 20%.
September 2, 2004
Bush-Kerry Favorables
As the Republican Convention is being held in New York, President Bush is viewed favorably by 54% of American voters and unfavorably by another 45%.
September 1, 2004
Hudson Employment Index Rises to 2004 High
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) continued its ascent in August to 108.9, marking a half-point increase from July and revealing another small, yet steady rise in employee confidence in the labor market.
August 29, 2004
Maryland: Kerry 54% Bush 41%
In Maryland, the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Senator Kerry with 54% of the vote and President Bush with 41%. Four years ago, Al Gore defeated Bush to carry Maryland 57% to 40%.
August 29, 2004
Michigan: Kerry 50% Bush 45%
In Michigan, the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Senator Kerry with 50% of the vote and President Bush with 45%. Four years ago, Al Gore defeated Bush to carry Michigan by a 51% to 46% margin.
A month ago, Kerry was ahead by a similar 50% to 44% margin. Two months ago, Kerry had a two-point lead in Michigan, 46% to 44%. Three months ago, it was Kerry 47% Bush 41% in our Michigan poll.
August 29, 2004
Most Discuss Iraq with Family Friends Co-Workers
Most Americans (53%) discuss the War in Iraq with family, friends, and co-workers at least once a week. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 28% discuss the War occasionally while only 17% rarely or never bring up the subject.
August 29, 2004
Texas: Bush 57% Kerry 38%
In Texas, Bush now leads Massachusetts Senator John Kerry 57% to 38%. In our last survey, he was ahead 55% to 37%. Four years ago, Bush won his home state 59% to 38%.
August 29, 2004
South Carolina: Bush 52% Kerry 43%
In South Carolina, President Bush's lead is half what it was in our last survey. The latest Rasmussen Reports numbers show President Bush with 52% of the vote and Senator Kerry with 43%.
August 29, 2004
Pennsylvania: Kerry 49% Bush 45%
In Pennsylvania, Senator John Kerry leads President George Bush 49% to 45% in the latest Rasmussen Reports survey.
August 29, 2004
Massachusetts: Kerry 58% Bush 36%
One the eve of the Republican National Convention, Massachusetts voters prefer their home state Senator over President Bush by a 58% to 36% margin.
Four years ago, without the home state advantage, Al Gore defeated Bush in Massachusetts 60% to 33%. Our last Bay State survey, released just prior to the Democratic National Convention, showed Kerry with a 60% to 31% lead.
August 29, 2004
New Jersey: Kerry 51% Bush 43%
New Jersey remains likely to cast its Electoral Votes for the Democratic ticket of John Kerry and John Edwards this November. However, the Democrats' lead in the state is a bit smaller now than it was a month ago.
August 29, 2004
New York: Kerry 56% Bush 37%
In New York, the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Senator Kerry with 56% of the vote and President Bush with 37%. Four years ago, Al Gore defeated Bush to carry New York by a 25 point margin.
In our last Empire State survey, Kerry held a 58%-30% lead. The state remains safely in the Kerry column for our Electoral College projection.
August 28, 2004
Alabama: Bush 53% Kerry 42%
In Alabama, the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows President Bush leading by 11 percentage points over Senator Kerry.
August 28, 2004
California: Kerry 51% Bush 42%
On the eve of the Republican National Convention, Senator John Kerry's lead in California is half what is was a month ago.
August 28, 2004
Maine: Kerry 49% Bush 44%
The latest Rasmussen Reports survey of Maine voters finds Senator Kerry with 49% of the vote and President Bush with 44%. Four years ago, Al Gore defeated Bush to carry Maine by that same margin, 49% to 44%.
August 27, 2004
Minnesota: Kerry 48% Bush 44%
In Minnesota, the race for the White House is tightening. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Senator Kerry with 48% of the vote and President Bush with 44%.
August 26, 2004
Florida Senate Race: Castor Strongest Democrat
If Betty Castor wins the Democratic nomination to become Florida's next U.S. Senator, she will begin the race in a toss-up with either Bill McCollum or Mel Martinez.
August 25, 2004
45% Say Bush More Honest and Trustworthy
Forty-five percent (45%) of Likely Voters believe that George W. Bush is more honest and trustworthy than John Kerry. A Rasmussen Reports survey conducted in advance of the Republican National Convention found that 39% believe Kerry is the more honest and trustworthy candidate.
