Colorado Senate: Buck (R) Clears 50% Mark Against Bennet (D)
For the first time, Republican challenger Ken Buck now captures more than 50% of the vote in his U.S. Senate bid against Democratic incumbent Michael Bennet in Colorado.
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September 29, 2010
September 28, 2010
Iowa Senate: Grassley (R) Remains Nearly 20 Points Ahead of Conlin (D)
Longtime Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley continues to outpace Democratic challenger Roxanne Conlin in his bid for a sixth term in the U.S. Senate.
September 28, 2010
A Quarter of Adults Less Likely to Watch “American Idol” Next Season
“American Idol” producers announced last week that actress and singer Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler are the new judges on the popular reality show. Though the show doesn’t return until 2011, a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that 25% of Adults already say they are less likely to watch next season because of the new judges.
September 28, 2010
Voters Still Give Stimulus Mixed Marks
Voters continue to have decidedly mixed feelings about last year's $787-billion economic stimulus plan.
September 28, 2010
Americans Divided Over Whether U.S.-China Interests Outweigh Differences
Speaking at a dinner of American and Chinese businessmen in New York last week, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said the China-U.S. relationship “enjoys a bright future because common interests between our two countries far outweigh our differences.”
September 28, 2010
51% In California Favor New Jobs and Infrastructure Program
Fifty-one percent (51%) of voters in California favor the new $50 billion job and infrastructure program announced by President Obama earlier this month.
September 28, 2010
SUCCEEDING IN YOUR BUSINESS: Don't Worry, Pal, the Contract Says Exactly What I Said It Says
"I'm in discussions with a company that wants me to be a sales representative for them. Basically, I would get commissions 'to infinity' from any new customers I generate for the business within my assigned territory. I showed the brokers' contract to my attorney, and he isn't happy with the language.
September 28, 2010
Voters See Republicans Pledge As Campaign Gimmick, But Half Say They Might Do What They’ve Promised
Most voters are skeptical about the Republicans’ new national Pledge to America, but most think the GOP is at least somewhat likely to do what it promises if it gains control of Congress.
September 28, 2010
“Superman” and Silver Bullets by Howard Rich
There may be no such thing as a silver bullet in public policy, but universal parental choice is the closest thing we have to one — assuming our politicians summon the courage to run with it.
September 28, 2010
GOP Pledge Beats Democrats' Delays by Debra J Saunders
The House Republicans' "Pledge to America" calls for an extension of the Bush tax cuts for all; a rollback of government spending to pre-stimulus, pre-bailout levels; "strict budget caps," an end to the Troubled Asset Relief Program and the rest of the Obama stimulus package.
September 28, 2010
Connecticut Governor: Malloy (D) Reaches 50% Support
Democrat Dan Malloy now holds a 10-point lead over Republican Thomas Foley in the race to be Connecticut’s next governor.
September 28, 2010
Poor Immigrants: Asset or Burden? By Froma Harrop
Dallas -- America's fast-growing Latino population is famously hard working. It also has high rates for teenage pregnancy and dropping out of high school, two markers for poverty. Falling education levels should worry any country seeking to compete in the global economy.
September 28, 2010
West Virginia Senate: Raese (R) Eases Ahead of Manchin (D)
Republican John Raese has edged ahead of West Virginia’s popular Democratic Governor Joe Manchin for the first time in the state’s special U.S. Senate race.
September 28, 2010
Ohio Senate: Portman (R) Pushes Past 50%
Republican Rob Portman now crosses the 50% mark for the first time in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race.
September 27, 2010
Oklahoma Senate: Coburn (R) Continues To Far Outdistance Rogers (D)
Republican Senator Tom Coburn receives his highest level of support yet against Democratic challenger Jim Rogers in his bid for reelection in Oklahoma.
September 27, 2010
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 46%, Democrats 40%
Republican candidates hold a six-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending Sunday, September 26, 2010. This is the closest gap between the parties in a month.
September 27, 2010
Iowa Governor: Branstad (R) Remains Well Ahead of Culver (D)
Republican Terry Branstad maintains a double-digit lead against Democratic incumbent Chet Culver in Iowa’s gubernatorial race.
September 27, 2010
Most Voters Say Government Encourages Illegal Immigration
While the headlines have cooled a bit in recent weeks, voters feel more strongly than ever that the federal government is encouraging illegal immigration and that states like Arizona have the answer to the problem.
September 27, 2010
62% in Texas Favor Immigration Law Similar to Arizona’s in Their State
Sixty-two percent (62%) of voters in Texas favor an immigration law similar to the one recently passed in Arizona in their own state.
September 27, 2010
Most Voters Continue to Favor Repeal of Health Care Law, Expect Costs To Rise
Fifty-seven percent (57%) of Likely Voters nationwide now favor repeal of the new health care law, including 46% who Strongly Favor repeal, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
