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Last modified: 12/11/2008 07:45 AM Rasmussen Prediction Center

Predict the Poll Results: What will the Rasmussen Consumer Index be at on the morning of January 20, 2009?

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Last modified: 10/08/2008 08:17 AM Business

Discover (R) U.S. Spending Monitor (SM) up 2.6 Points in August

The Discover U.S. Spending Monitor rose 2.6 points in August to 87.8, the largest ever month-over-month increase in the Monitor's index history, and its highest reading of 2008.

Last modified: 09/14/2008 07:06 AM Politics

New Rasmussen Reports Party Weighting Targets: 38.7% Democrat 33.6% Republican

Like all polling firms, Rasmussen Reports weights its data to reflect the population at large. Among other targets, Rasmussen Reports weights data by political party affiliation using a dynamic weighting process.

Last modified: 06/26/2008 11:57 AM Business

35% See Gas Reaching $6 a Gallon, Most Say $5 Gas Likely

Sixty percent (60%) of American voters say it’s at least somewhat likely that gas prices will reach $5 a gallon this year. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 35% are even more pessimistic and believe $6 a gallon gas may come in 2008.

Last modified: 02/12/2008 10:43 AM Business

Hudson Employment Index(SM) Remains at Record Low in January

The Hudson Employment Index(SM) held steady in January as worker confidence decreased by only three-tenths of a point to 89.0.

Last modified: 02/12/2008 10:42 AM Business

Hudson Employment Index(SM) Remains at Record Low in January

The Hudson Employment Index(SM) held steady in January as worker confidence decreased by only three-tenths of a point to 89.0.

Last modified: 02/01/2008 11:18 AM Business

FL Worker Confidence Starts to Bounce Back in January

Following two consecutive months of dramatic drops, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Florida rose 2.7 points to 93.4 in January. Fewer expected job cuts and a stronger sense of job security helped boost workers’ morale. Nevertheless, Florida’s latest measure of worker confidence is nearly 25 points lower than last January’s 118.3. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, held steady at 89.0.

Last modified: 02/01/2008 11:14 AM Business

PA Worker Confidence Registers Third Straight Drop in January

Worker confidence in Pennsylvania fell for the third consecutive month in January, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) decreased 7.1 points to an all-time low of 81.6. Weaker hiring expectations and less confidence in personal finances triggered the decline. The state’s measure of worker confidence is nearly 20 points shy of last January’s 100.1. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, held steady at 89.0.

Last modified: 02/01/2008 10:43 AM Business

Layoff Plans Trouble Texas Workers in January

Worker confidence waned in Texas in January, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slipped 1.2 points to 113.1. The current measure of worker confidence for the Lone Star State falls shy of last January’s 120.3. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, held steady at 89.0.

Last modified: 02/01/2008 10:30 AM Business

January Brings Fifth Drop in Ohio Worker Confidence

Ohio worker confidence waned again in December, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) registered its fifth consecutive decline. The measure of worker confidence fell 7.7 points in January to 83.9. In comparison, Ohio’s Index was 100.4 last January. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, held steady at 89.0.

Last modified: 02/01/2008 10:21 AM Business

Legal Workers’ Confidence Plunges in January

Legal workers were feeling less confident in the New Year, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) plummeted 10.4 points to 93.5.Concerns over finances and job security contributed to the decline, along with decreased hiring expectations. The Index for the legal sector was 98.6 last January. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all occupations, held steady at 89.0.

Last modified: 02/01/2008 10:14 AM Business

D.C. Worker Confidence Spikes in January, Bucks National Trend

During a month when most parts of the country saw worker confidence remain low, if not drop, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Washington, D.C. climbed 13.1 points to 106.8. All factors contributing to the Index reading improved in January to bring about this month’s increase. However, the latest measure of worker confidence for the nation’s capital falls short of last January’s 108.2. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, held steady at 89.0.

Last modified: 02/01/2008 09:36 AM Business

Los Angeles Worker Confidence Holds Steady in January

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Los Angeles held steady in January, climbing 0.8 points to 92.0. The city’s latest reading is 10.3 points below last January’s 102.3. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, held steady at 89.0.

Last modified: 11/02/2007 09:58 AM Archive

Party Affiliation: Dem 37.2% GOP 32.6%

During the month of September, 37.2% of Americans considered themselves to be Democrats, 32.6% said they were Republicans, and 30.2% were not affiliated with either major party.

Last modified: 10/29/2007 03:00 PM Politics

Senate Balance of Power - September 6, 2006

Based upon our latest poll in New Jersey Rasmussen Reports is shifting the Garden State Senate race from “Leans Democrat” to “Toss-Up.” This reduces the number of states in the Democrat or Leans Democrat categories to 45. Fifty Senate seats are favored to remain in GOP hands while 5 are now in the Toss-Up category.