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.
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October 1, 2010
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.
September 30, 2010
Voters Think Special Interest Money Is Key To Political Victory
Forty-four percent (44%) of Likely U.S. Voters say it is not possible to win a political campaign in this country today without raising money from lobbyists, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
September 30, 2010
Massachusetts Governor: Patrick (D) Still Slightly Ahead of Baker (R)
Democratic Governor Deval Patrick still holds a small lead over Republican challenger Charlie Baker in his bid for reelection in Massachusetts, with Democrat-turned-Independent Tim Cahill a far distant third.
September 30, 2010
Campaign Stunt: a Bunch of Garbage by Debra J. Saunders
"What did Meg Whitman know and when did she know it?" publicity hound attorney Gloria Allred asked Wednesday.
September 30, 2010
Yes, the Swedish Model by Froma Harrop
Swedish voters have re-elected their center-right prime minister, and that has caused rejoicing among my right-wing colleagues.
September 30, 2010
Washington Senate: Rossi (R), Murray (D) Are Tied Again
Incumbent Democratic Senator Patty Murray and Republican challenger Dino Rossi are back to a virtual tie in Washington’s race for U.S. Senate.
September 30, 2010
Kentucky Senate: Paul (R) Still Out Front by Over 10 Points
Republican Rand Paul continues to hold a double-digit lead over Democrat Jack Conway in Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race.
September 30, 2010
Dems Retreat to Coast as GOP Rules Vast Interior By Michael Barone
Here's an exercise for some evening when you're curious about big nationwide trends in this year's elections.
September 30, 2010
Wisconsin Senate: Johnson (R) Jumps to Largest Lead Yet Over Feingold (D)
Republican Ron Johnson now leads incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold by 12 points in Wisconsin’s race for the U.S. Senate.
September 29, 2010
Economic Confidence Continues To Muddle Along
Americans continue to show little short-term confidence in the country's economic recovery but remain more confident in the long-term.
