South Dakota Governor: Daugaard (R) 59%, Heidepriem (D) 27%
Support for Republican Dennis Daugaard has jumped to its highest level yet in South Dakota's gubernatorial race.
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August 7, 2010
August 7, 2010
Voters in California Evenly Divided over Affirmative Action Programs
Although voters in California have mixed views on affirmative action programs, a slight majority are against programs that give special treatment when hiring women and minorities.
August 7, 2010
The Washington War on Investment By Lawrence Kudlow
Will higher tax penalties on investment really spur jobs and faster economic growth? Most commentators would say no. It's really a matter of economic common sense. But Tim Geithner says, Yes!
August 6, 2010
84% of North Carolina Voters View John Edwards Unfavorably
North Carolina voters aren’t in too forgiving a mood when it comes to John Edwards, their one-term senator who just six years ago was the Democratic nominee for vice president.
August 6, 2010
44% of South Carolina Republicans Have Unfavorable Opinion of Lindsey Graham
A lot more South Carolina Republicans are unhappy with GOP Senator Lindsey Graham these days.
August 6, 2010
Real Democrats By Susan Estrich
"Are you really a Democrat?" someone wrote to me recently, after I wrote a column criticizing the president's decision to go on vacation in Martha's Vineyard while so many people -- especially in the tourist-challenged Gulf -- are suffering.
August 6, 2010
Delaware Senate: Castle (R) 49%, Coons (D) 37%
Delaware's U.S. Senate race is basically unchanged from last month, with Republican Mike Castle again earning less than 50% support. But, still, the longtime GOP congressman holds a 12-point lead over his Democratic opponent.
August 6, 2010
53% in Florida Oppose Health Insurance Requirement in New Health Law
Roughly half (53%) of voters in Florida oppose the requirement in the new national health care law that every American must buy or obtain health insurance.
August 6, 2010
Ethics Trials May Help, Not Hurt, Democrats By Froma Harrop
Democrats will "drain the swamp of Washington" if they win control of the House. So promised California Rep. Nancy Pelosi before the 2006 election that led to her becoming speaker of the House.
August 6, 2010
The Record-Setting Midterm of 2010 By Larry J. Sabato
Everyone already knows the 2010 elections are significant and competitive. Let’s add record-setting to that description. Why?
August 6, 2010
North Carolina Senate: Burr (R) 49%, Marshall (D) 40%
North Carolina’s race for the U.S. Senate has grown a little closer this month, but Republican incumbent Richard Burr still holds a modest advantage over Democrat Elaine Marshall.
August 6, 2010
South Dakota House: Noem (R) 51%, Herseth-Sandlin (D) 42%
Republican Kristi Noem again passes the 50% mark of support this month against incumbent Democrat Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin in the race for South Dakota’s only House seat.
August 6, 2010
Just 9% Want No Limits on What Federal Government Can Do
Eighty-six percent (86%) of voters nationwide say there should be “limits on what the federal government can do.” A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that only nine percent (9%) believe the federal government should be allowed to do most anything in this country.
August 6, 2010
Rangel Scandal Reveals Extent of Capitol Corruption By Howard Rich
Four years ago, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi promised to “drain the swamp” of corruption in Washington, D.C., but after failing miserably to do so it now appears she’s choosing to ignore it – while letting her colleagues sweep it under the rug.
August 6, 2010
California Governor: Brown (D) 43%, Whitman (R) 41%
The California governor’s race between Democrat Jerry Brown and Republican Meg Whitman remains a nail-biter.
August 6, 2010
Delaware Senate: Castle (R) 49%, Coons (D) 37%
Delaware's U.S. Senate race is basically unchanged from last month, with Republican Mike Castle again earning less than 50% support. But, still, the longtime GOP congressman holds a 12-point lead over his Democratic opponent.
August 5, 2010
Americans Still Regard Congress As Least Respected Profession
With mid-term elections just months away, Americans continue to view being a member of Congress as the least favorable of nine professions.
August 5, 2010
Kansas Senate: Moran (R) 61%, Johnston (D) 28%
The first Rasmussen Reports post-primary poll in Kansas suggests the state is unlikely to break its 70-plus year streak of electing only Republicans to the U.S. Senate.
August 5, 2010
54% Oppose Health Insurance Requirement in New Health Law
Fifty-four percent (54%) of U.S. voters oppose the requirement in the new federal health care bill that every American must buy or obtain health insurance.
August 5, 2010
49% in Colorado Give Their Personal Finances Positive Ratings
Forty-nine percent (49%) of voters in Colorado rate their personal finances as good or excellent. That’s 14 points higher than the national average of 35%.
