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October 15, 2010

Delaware Senate: Coons (D) Still Posts Double-Digit Lead Over O’Donnell (R)

Democrat Chris Coons holds an 11-point lead over Republican Christine O’Donnell in Delaware’s U.S. Senate race following the candidates’ debate Wednesday night.

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October 15, 2010

Most Illinois Voters Say Tax Cuts, Decreased Government Spending Helps Economy

Most voters in Illinois see tax cuts and reduced government spending as potential solutions to the nation’s current economic problems, a view shared among voters nationwide.

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October 15, 2010

Americans Are Now Less Supportive of a Foreclosure Moratorium

The attorney generals of all 50 states have jointly launched an investigation into the lending practices of several big banks and mortgage companies that led to hundreds of thousands of ongoing home foreclosures.

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October 15, 2010

The Democratic 'D' Now Stands for Demagoguery By Michael Barone

I've been in campaign meetings. Sometimes the atmosphere is grim. Your side is down, and you're looking to turn things around.

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October 15, 2010

The Folly of “Stimulation” by Howard Rich

No public official has been more integrally involved in the federal government’s “Great Intervention” than U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.

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October 15, 2010

California Governor: Brown (D) Edges Further Ahead

Coming off a bare-knuckles debate this week, Democrat Jerry Brown hits his highest level of support to date in his race against Republican Meg Whitman to be the next governor of California.

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October 15, 2010

Most Voters Prefer A Candidate Who Lays Off The Pork

Many members of Congress pride themselves on their ability to bring home pork barrel spending, but with the mood of the voters in 2010, that may not be such a good idea.

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October 15, 2010

Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett(R) Is Still in the Driver’s Seat

Republican Attorney General Tom Corbett continues to run well ahead of Democrat Dan Onorato in Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial contest despite a visit to the state by President Obama to boost Democratic candidates.

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October 15, 2010

House Ratings Changes By Isaac Woods

Polling, independent expenditures, and the general intensification of campaigns across the country provide us with new clues about the November outcome that is in store. Our overall view of the Republican wave remains the same, at a GOP net pick-up of 47 seats, but we now know more about which seats are truly endangered and where each side was just tilting at windmills.

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October 14, 2010

Only 52% Say Buying a Home is the Best Investment a Family Can Make

Buying a home used to be a major milestone in life and thought of as one of, if not the best investment for a family. Today, Americans aren’t quite as sure.

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October 14, 2010

Hawaii Governor: Abercrombie (D), Aiona (R) In Near Tie

Former Democratic Congressman Neil Abercrombie and Republican Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona are now virtually tied in the race to be Hawaii’s next governor.

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October 14, 2010

Nearly Half of Voters Still Pessimistic About U.S. Future in Afghanistan

A plurality of voters nationwide continues to believe the U.S. situation in Afghanistan will get worse in the next six months.

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October 14, 2010

Alaska Senate: Miller (R), Murkowski Are Now Nearly Tied

Is Lisa Murkowski on the way to writing herself back in to the U.S. Senate?

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October 14, 2010

California Senate: Boxer (D), Fiorina (R) Remain Close

Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer’s bid for reelection in California against Republican challenger Carly Fiorina is once again a toss-up.

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October 14, 2010

23% in Ohio Consider Themselves Tea Party Members

Twenty-three percent (23%) of voters in Ohio consider themselves members of the Tea Party movement.

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October 14, 2010

Voters Believe Overwhelmingly That Politicians Don’t Keep Their Promises, and Most Say It’s Deliberate

With the campaign season in full swing, voters are more cynical than ever about the promises politicians make on the campaign trail.

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October 14, 2010

Obama the Alien By Lawrence Kudlow

Believe it or not, with jobs falling for four consecutive months and unemployment stubbornly high near 10 percent, President Obama is out on the campaign trail bashing businesses and promoting class warfare. Huh? (Oh my gosh is he off message.

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October 14, 2010

A Generation of Termites by Joe Conason

When American politicians talk about the legacy we are leaving to the next generation, their usual theme is financial deficits, as if there were no other kind.

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October 14, 2010

The Outlook for November 2nd By Larry J. Sabato

As alert readers of the Crystal Ball will note, we have not changed our projection of +47 Republican net House seats in many weeks.

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October 14, 2010

Nevada Governor: Reid (D) Continues to Trail Sandoval (R)

Democrat Rory Reid still can't seem to grow his support in Nevada's gubernatorial race.