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April 7, 2010

Massachusetts Governor: Patrick 35% Baker 27% Cahill 23%

President Obama was in Massachusetts last week to boost the reelection bid of embattled Governor Deval Patrick, but his numbers in the state’s gubernatorial race show little change.

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April 7, 2010

The Woman with the Right Stuff By Susan Estrich

The Rev. Al Sharpton says she must have "mystical powers" -- or the best luck anyone has ever seen. But if you ask me, there's nothing mystical about it. As for luck, if Kirsten Gillibrand has proved one thing during her brief tenure in the United States Senate, it is that you make your luck.

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April 6, 2010

Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 47%, Democrats 38%

Republican candidates now hold a nine-point lead over Democrats in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot.

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April 6, 2010

55% Say Media Bias Bigger Problem in Politics Than Big Contributions

Voters agree that big money talks in politics but apparently not as loudly as big media.

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April 6, 2010

55% See Bullying In Schools As A Bigger Problem Today

Most adults nationwide (55%) believe bullying in schools is a bigger problem today than it was in the past, according to a new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey.

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April 6, 2010

38% More Likely To Contribute Time or Money To A Political Campaign This Year

Thirty-eight percent (38%) of U.S. voters say they are more likely to contribute time or money to a political campaign this year compared to previous election years.

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April 6, 2010

Obama's 17-Minute Non-Answer Answer By Debra J. Saunders

In June, comedian Bill Maher complained of President Obama, "You don't have to be on television every minute of every day -- you're the president, not a rerun of 'Law & Order.'"

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April 6, 2010

Kentucky Senate: Grayson, Paul Both Run Strong Against Democratic Foes

With Kentucky’s Republican primary just six weeks away, both GOP hopefuls for governor earn 50% or more of the vote in match-ups with their chief Democratic rivals.

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April 6, 2010

'Doing Better' Than One's Parents By Froma Harrop

If the new federal program to help homeowners pay their mortgage bugs you, read a Wall Street Journal article titled, "Bank of Mom and Dad Shuts Amid White-Collar Struggle." It will make you even madder.

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April 6, 2010

Nevada Governor: Sandoval 55%, Reid 34%

Republican Brian Sandoval now leads Rory Reid by 21 points in Nevada’s race for governor, but even embattled GOP incumbent Jim Gibbons has moved into a virtual tie with the Democratic hopeful.

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April 5, 2010

54% Say Violent Video Games Lead to More Violence in Society

Technological advances have led to a heightened realism in video games, and new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that a majority of adults believe the violence portrayed on the screen leads to more violence off the screen.

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April 5, 2010

Nevada Senate: Reid Still Struggling

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid attracts just 39% to 42% of the Nevada vote when matched against three Republican opponents. Two of his potential opponents now top the 50% level of support.

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April 5, 2010

Tiger Woods’ Favorables Down, But Most Expect A Tournament Win This Year

Embattled golfing great Tiger Woods will hold a press conference this afternoon in Augusta, Georgia as his favorability ratings among Americans nationwide stand at their lowest level yet.

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April 5, 2010

Duke - Butler Square Off in NCAA Championship

The 2010 NCAA basketball tournament culminates with tonight’s national title game pitting Duke against Butler.

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April 5, 2010

Paterson Job Approval at 35%

David Paterson (D) remains unpopular in New York where only 35% of likely voters approve of the job he’s doing as Governor. That number is down somewhat from January where 43% of likely voters approved of his performance.

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April 5, 2010

54% Still Favor Repeal of Health Care Law

One week after the House of Representatives passed the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats, 54% of the nation's likely voters still favor repealing the new law. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that 42% oppose repeal.

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April 5, 2010

Tea Party 48% Obama 44%

On major issues, 48% of voters say that the average Tea Party member is closer to their views than President Barack Obama. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 44% hold the opposite view and believe the president’s views are closer to their own.

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April 5, 2010

Under Obama, a diminished sense of opportunity By Michael Barone

Last summer, I wrote a column framed as a letter to a young Obama voter. It concluded: "You want policies that will enable you to choose your future. Obama backs policies that would let centralized authorities choose much of your future for you. Is this the hope and change you want?"

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April 4, 2010

Fans Pick A World Series Repeat For Yankees

The World Champion New York Yankees will face their arch rivals tonight in Major League Baseball’s 2010 season opener, but the plurality of baseball fans already see 28 rings in the club’s near future.

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April 4, 2010

Ballot vs. the Bench -- Why Sacramento Stumbles By Debra J. Saunders

Here is why it is nearly impossible to fix the state budget.