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February 13, 2010
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending February 12, 2010
“A plague on both your houses,” Shakespeare famously wrote in “Romeo and Juliet.” That seems to be the primary message voters are sending these days.
February 13, 2010
The Washington, D.C., Disconnect By Lawrence Kudlow
The disconnect between Washington and the rest of the country has never been greater. Why can't the political class in the District of Columbia produce a fiscal product that voters, taxpayers and investors are willing to consume?
February 12, 2010
67% Want to Dine with Someone Special on Valentine's Day
February 14 is upon us, and this Valentine's Day 67% want to celebrate by having dinner with someone special.
February 12, 2010
Louisiana Senate: Vitter 57%, Melancon 33%
Incumbent Republican David Vitter has an even more commanding lead this month over his top Democratic challenger in Louisiana's race for the U.S. Senate.
February 12, 2010
23% Say Government Criticizing Toyota To Help GM
Some critics have complained that the federal government is pursuing Toyota for its safety problems more aggressively than usual in order to help government-owned General Motors sell more cars.
February 12, 2010
North Dakota House: Pomeroy (D) At Risk?
North Dakota may be shaping up to be dangerous territory for the state’s other longtime Democratic incumbent, too.
February 12, 2010
North Dakota Senate: Hoeven By A Mile At This Point
Popular Republican Governor John Hoeven crushes his two likeliest Democratic rivals thus far in North Dakota’s race for the U.S. Senate.
February 12, 2010
Valentine's Blues By Susan Estrich
At least it's on a Sunday. Friday and Saturday are the worst.
Second only to New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day is a surefire downer for those of us who find ourselves alone on a day when it seems that everyone else is happily in love. Of course, it's all silliness. Compared to cancer and earthquakes, compared to not having a job or a place to live, who cares about silly red hearts full of chocolates, or frilly cards and bouquets? Let Hallmark have its day. Let the florists' registers ring. Why should the rest of us care?
February 11, 2010
Michigan Voters View Ford Most Favorably
Michigan is home to the Big Three U.S. automakers: General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. The latest Rasmussen telephone survey in the state finds that Michigan voters have the most favorable opinion of Ford, the only one of the Big Three who didn't receive federal bailout help to stay in business.
February 11, 2010
Missouri Senate: Blunt (R) 49%, Carnahan (D) 42%
Little has changed this month in Missouri's race for the seat being vacated by retiring Republican Senator Kit Bond.
February 11, 2010
Slobs and the American Civilization By Froma Harrop
Had George Washington joined me outside a Chili's at Chicago's O'Hare Airport recently, he would have shuddered at the sight.
February 11, 2010
Pennsylvania Governor: GOP’s Corbett Well Head of Three Potential Opponents
State Attorney General Tom Corbett continues to hold big leads over three potential Democratic rivals in this year’s race for governor in Pennsylvania.
February 11, 2010
61% Say Congress Should Start All Over Again on Health Care
President Obama this week called for a televised bipartisan summit to get his health care reform plan back on track, but 61% of U.S. voters say Congress should scrap that plan and start all over again.
February 11, 2010
New Hampshire Senate: Ayotte (R) 46%, Hodes (D) 39%
Former state Attorney General Kelly Ayotte remains the strongest Republican running against Democratic Congressman Paul Hodes in New Hampshire’s race for the U.S. Senate, but the numbers have changed very little over the past few months.
February 11, 2010
With Absolute Power, Team Obama Grows Stupid By Michael Barone
How could such smart people do so many stupid things? That question, or variations on it, is being asked in Washington and around the country about the Obama administration.
February 11, 2010
Michigan Governor: Anybody’s Race At This Point
The race to replace Michigan’s term-limited Governor Jennifer Granholm is wide-open, with the top Republican candidates having an early edge over their likeliest Democratic rivals.
February 10, 2010
Bush Still Blamed For Bad Economy
While many voters for now at least seem to be punishing incumbent Democrats for the country’s continuing economic problems, most still blame President Bush for getting us in the mess to begin with.
February 10, 2010
30% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Thirty percent (30%) of U.S. voters say the country is heading in the right direction, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
February 10, 2010
Voters Put Economy Far Ahead As Most Important Issue
The economy still trumps all other key issues regularly tracked by Rasmussen Reports in terms of importance.
