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October 4, 2010

Arizona Senate: McCain (R) Comfortably Ahead of Glassman (D)

Republican Senator John McCain holds a 21-point lead over Democratic challenger Rodney Glassman in his bid for reelection in Arizona.

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October 4, 2010

California Governor: Brown (D) Inching Closer to 50% Support

In the first poll conducted since Meg Whitman faced accusations from her former housekeeper and a debate on Univision, former Governor Jerry Brown now holds a modest advantage in California’s gubernatorial race.

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October 4, 2010

59% in Florida Say Current Policies of Federal Government Encourage Illegal Immigration

Most voters in Florida feel that the current policies of the federal government encourage illegal immigrants to enter the United States.

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October 4, 2010

Most Voters Frown On Pelosi … But Not In Her Own Party

Most voters disapprove of the job Nancy Pelosi is doing as speaker of the House and think her political views are extreme, but the majority of Democratic voters say she’s shares their values.

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October 4, 2010

Colorado Governor: Tancredo (ACP) Gains on Hickenlooper (D)

The Colorado governor’s race is increasingly looking like a contest between Democrat John Hickenlooper and independent Tom Tancredo.

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October 4, 2010

Pelosi's Vote to Adjourn Could Be Her Last Hurrah by Michael Barone

It happened late Wednesday night, so it didn't get much coverage: Speaker Nancy Pelosi cast the deciding vote when the House voted, 210-209, to adjourn.

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October 4, 2010

Support for Repeal of Health Care Law Down to 50%

The number of voters who favor repeal of the health care law has fallen to its lowest level since the bill was passed by Congress in late March.

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October 4, 2010

Arkansas Senate: Boozman (R) Still Trumps Lincoln (D)

Republican challenger John Boozman continues to lead incumbent Democrat Blanche Lincoln by nearly 20 points in Arkansas’ U.S. Senate race.

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October 3, 2010

Wyoming Governor: Mead (R) Earns Highest Level of Support Yet Over Peterson (D)

Republican Matt Mead earns his highest level of support yet in the race to be Wyoming's next governor.

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October 3, 2010

51% in Ohio Blame Bush for Bad Economy, 44% Blame Obama

Although roughly half of voters in Ohio blame George W. Bush for the poor economy, a solid majority feel the current policies of the government have put the country on the wrong path economically. 

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October 3, 2010

Obama Approval Index Month-by-Month September 2010

When tracking President Obama’s job approval on a daily basis, people sometimes get so caught up in the day-to-day fluctuations that they miss the bigger picture. To look at the longer-term trends, Rasmussen Reports compiles the numbers on a full-month basis, and the results can be seen in the graphics below.

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October 3, 2010

California Death Penalty Once Again Thwarted by Thug Huggers By Debra J. Saunders

On Oct. 28, 1980, Albert Greenwood Brown snatched Susan Jordan, 15, raped and strangled her to death with her own shoelace. Brown, who was on parole after raping a 14-year-old girl, then spent the night tormenting the dead girl's parents over the phone, telling them that they would never see their daughter again and where to find the girl's half-nude corpse and belongings. A jury sentenced him to death for that crime.

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October 3, 2010

Arkansas Governor: Beebe (D) Still Tops 50% In Reelection Bid

Democratic incumbent Mike Beebe continues to earn more than 50% support in his bid for reelection as governor of Arkansas.

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October 2, 2010

Most Still Favor A Quick End To Government Ownership of GM

Sixty-six percent (66%) of Americans still think the federal government should sell its majority ownership of General Motors to private investors as soon as possible. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that only 14%, want the government to retain ownership of GM for a long time. Twenty percent (20%) are undecided.

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October 2, 2010

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

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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.