40% in Florida Are Less Likely to Vote For an Independent Candidate This Election
Although a majority of Florida voters have voted for an independent candidate in the past, they are less likely to do so this November.
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October 2, 2010
October 2, 2010
Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett (R) Reaches Highest Level of Support Yet Against Onorato (D)
Republican Tom Corbett now holds a 12-point lead over Democrat Dan Onorato in the race for Pennsylvania’s next governor.
October 2, 2010
A Hug Too Far By Lawrence Kudlow
Am I the only one who saw weakness when President Obama and his departing chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, gave each other big, fat, full-bore hug following their speeches at the resignation event in the White House's East Room on Friday?
October 2, 2010
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls Week Ending October 1, 2010
A number of pundits have praised this session of Congress as one of the most activist in U.S. history, and yet it’s fascinating to find how few members of Congress are running for reelection on this record of accomplishment.
October 2, 2010
She Said, She Said By Susan Estrich
Here we go again. Meg Whitman says she had no idea that she was employing an illegal immigrant for nine years and fired Nikki Diaz Santillan as soon as she found out.
October 1, 2010
Most Voters Say Tax Cuts, Reduced Spending Help the Economy
Most U.S. voters still feel lower taxes - and less government spending - are part of the solution to the nation's economic problems.
October 1, 2010
New Mexico Governor: Martinez (R) Extends Lead Over Denish (D)
Republican Susana Martinez now has a 10-point lead over Democratic Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish, moving the New Mexico governor’s race from a Toss-Up to Leans GOP in the Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 Gubernatorial Scorecard.
October 1, 2010
27% Avoid Buying GM Cars Due to Bailout
Think the auto bailouts are still unpopular?
October 1, 2010
Florida Governor: Scott (R) Sink (D) Race A Toss-Up
Republican Rick Scott continues to hold a small lead over Democrat Alex Sink in Florida’s gubernatorial race.
October 1, 2010
23% in Colorado Consider Themselves Tea Party Members
Although most voters in Colorado do not consider themselves part of the Tea Party movement, a majority feel the grassroots movement is good for the country.
October 1, 2010
For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low
For the second month in a row, the number of Americans who identify themselves as Democrats has fallen to a record low.
October 1, 2010
Lies of the Tea Party By Joe Conason
For Americans still suffering from persistent unemployment, falling incomes and rising inequality, politicians of either party probably generate little enthusiasm. Yet although political ennui is understandable, the disaffection and demoralization of Democrats has created a dangerous political vacuum that is being filled with misleading data, urban legends and outright lies.
October 1, 2010
HOUSE RATINGS CHANGES by Isaac T. Wood
As Election Day nears, more of the House election picture comes into focus.
October 1, 2010
Wisconsin Governor: Race Between Walker (R), Barrett (D) Gets Tighter
Republican Scott Walker now leads Democrat Tom Barrett by six points in the race to be Wisconsin’s next governor.
October 1, 2010
Pennsylvania Senate: Toomey (R) Holds Nine-Point Lead On Sestak (D)
Republican Pat Toomey still stands just short of 50% against Democrat Joe Sestak in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.
October 1, 2010
Midterm Morsels: Senate and Governor Ratings Changes and Check-ups By Larry J. Sabato
For now, we are comfortable with the overall projections that we have in the Senate (+7-8 Republican seats) and for Governorships (+8 Republican seats). But that doesn’t mean all the individual contests around the country are static. We have a few ratings changes to announce, and the Crystal Ball also has other races on a watch list.
September 30, 2010
Most Americans Don’t Believe Hard Work Can Get You Rich
Americans appear to be growing even more pessimistic about the job market and about their chances for getting ahead.
September 30, 2010
Economy, Health Care, Government Ethics and Corruption Remain Top Issues
With midterm elections scarcely a month away, voters continue to view the economy, government ethics and corruption and health care as most important on a list of 10 issues regularly tracked by Rasmussen Reports.
September 30, 2010
Just 21% in Texas More Likely to Vote for an Incumbent in 2010 Election
Although incumbent Republican Governor Rick Perry holds a small lead in the Texas governor’s race, a plurality of voters in the state still express anti-incumbent sentiments.
September 30, 2010
Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) Still Tops 50% Against Reid (D)
Republican Brian Sandoval continues to lead the Nevada gubernatorial race with over 50% support.
