Democrats Think Tea Party’s Racist; GOP, Unaffiliateds Disagree
Most Democrats think members of the Tea Party movement are racist. Most Republicans and voters not affiliated with either party disagree.
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October 7, 2010
October 7, 2010
22% in Pennsylvania Consider Themselves Part of the Tea Party Movement
Twenty-two percent (22%) of Pennsylvania voters consider themselves part of the Tea Party movement, which is nearly double the level of participation nationally.
October 7, 2010
Nevada Senate: Angle (R) Edges Ahead of Reid (D)
Republican challenger Sharron Angle has now moved to a four-point lead over Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in Nevada’s bare-knuckles U.S. Senate race.
October 7, 2010
Connecticut Governor: Malloy (D) Still Holds Slight Advantage over Foley (R)
The race to be Connecticut’s next governor is a little closer this month.
October 7, 2010
Latinos Should Darn Well Vote by Froma Harrop
The Hispanic activist grew defensive as we discussed Latinos' low turnouts in recent elections.
October 7, 2010
The Ideologies Behind the Ideologues By Joe Conason
Let nobody accuse the tea party enthusiasts of lacking intellectual sophistication, no matter what their favorite candidates might say about evolution, civil rights, masturbation or alcohol prohibition.
October 7, 2010
Dems Turn on Obama Over Iraq, Afghanistan, Gitmo By Michael Barone
It's pretty clear that Democrats are less enthusiastic about voting this year than Republicans. The latest evidence comes from Gallup, which reports that Republicans' 3 percent edge in congressional voting among registered voters increases to 13 and 18 points when you include just those likely and very likely to actually vote.
October 7, 2010
Missouri Senate: Blunt (R) Still Holds Lead On Carnahan (D)
Republican Congressman Roy Blunt continues to hold an eight-point lead over Democrat Robin Carnahan in Missouri’s race for the U.S. Senate.
October 7, 2010
South Dakota House: Noem (R) Regains Small Lead Over Herseth-Sandlin (D)
Republican Kristi Noem has edged back into the lead over incumbent Democrat Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin in South Dakota’s U.S. House race.
October 7, 2010
Texas Governor: Perry (R) Opens Double-Digit Lead Over White (D)
Republican Governor Rick Perry has now moved past 50% support against Democratic challenger Bill White in his bid for reelection in Texas.
October 6, 2010
Most Americans See 20s Through 40s As Best Years of Life
What were the best years of your life? People have many different opinions, but for most Americans, the 20s through the 40s reign.
October 6, 2010
32% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty-two percent (32%) of Likely U.S. Voters now say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey taken the week ending Sunday, October 3. That's the highest level of optimism measured since late April.
October 6, 2010
Most Americans Say Government Has Too Much Power Over Economy
When it comes to the economy, the message from Americans is clear: Leave it in the hands of the private sector and not the government.
October 6, 2010
West Virginia Senate: Raese (R) Pulls Further Ahead of Manchin (D)
Republican John Raese now holds a six-point lead on Democratic Governor Joe Manchin in West Virginia’s shockingly competitive U.S. Senate race.
October 6, 2010
37% in Colorado Say Stimulus Plan Hurt Economy, 41% Say it Helped
Voters in Colorado are almost evenly divided over whether or not the stimulus package helped the economy and are worried that the government will do too much in reacting to the nation’s economic problems.
October 6, 2010
Voters Are Much Less Optimistic About Black-White Relations
Perceptions about the state of black-white relations in America have fallen dramatically since the summer of 2009. But voters are still more optimistic about that relationship than they are about relations between whites and Hispanics and between blacks and Hispanics.
October 6, 2010
2011's Uncharted Political Waters by Tony Blankley
The New York Times has written, in explaining why the political parties have lost the confidence of the public: "Their machinery of intrigue, their shuffling evasions, the dodges, the chicanery and the deception of their leaders have excited universal disgust, and have created a general readiness in the public mind for any new organization that shall promise to shun their vices."
October 6, 2010
Illinois Governor: Brady (R) Still Holds Modest Lead Over Quinn (D)
Republican Bill Brady now holds a slightly narrower lead over Democratic incumbent Pat Quinn in Illinois’ gubernatorial race.
October 6, 2010
Rhode Island Governor: Chafee (I), Caprio (D) Battle for Lead
The Rhode Island governor’s race continues to be a close contest between Democrat Frank Caprio and Republican-turned-Independent candidate Lincoln Chafee.
