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July 2, 2007

National Poll: Clinton 39% Obama 26% Edwards 13%

New York Senator Hillary Clinton is building an even bigger lead in the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

July 2, 2007

NH Primary: Clinton 38% Obama 21%

The first Rasmussen Reports poll of the New Hampshire Presidential Primary finds New York Senator Hillary Clinton comfortably on top with a 17-percentage point lead over her nearest competitor.

July 2, 2007

53% Want Dem Congress to Push Bush Harder on Iraq

Most American voters (53%) say that Democrats in Congress have not done “enough to change President Bush’s policies in Iraq.”

July 1, 2007

Following Immigration Debate, Number of Republicans in USA Increases

During the month of June, the number of people identifying themselves as Republicans increased and the number of Democrats was little changed.

July 1, 2007

GOP Gains Parity on National Security Issue, Dems Trusted More on Nine Other Issues

On the issue of National Security, 45% of Voters now trust Republicans more than Democrats.

June 29, 2007

47% View Clinton as Politically Liberal

New York Senator Hillary Clinton, the frontrunner for the Democratic Presidential nomination is viewed as politically liberal by 47% of American voters.

June 29, 2007

Fred Thompson Seen As Most Conservative GOP Candidate

Among the major candidates seeking the GOP Presidential nomination, former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson is viewed as politically conservative by more voters than anybody else.

June 28, 2007

Immigration Bill Failure Proves Rasmussen’s First Law of Politics

Scott Rasmussen’s first law of politics is that America’s politicians aren’t nearly as important as they think they are.

June 28, 2007

Baseball Fans Expect Red Sox to Win Another World Series

A Rasmussen Reports midseason poll finds that baseball fans believe the Boston Red Sox are the favorite for the 2007 World Series.

June 28, 2007

Giuliani and Thompson Gain Ground on Edwards

Republican Presidential frontrunners Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson have gained ground on Democratic hopeful John Edwards over the past several weeks.

June 28, 2007

No One Notices As Senate Passes Energy Legislation

One aspect of the immigration debate currently churning in the Senate is that few people are paying attention to anything else the nation’s legislators are doing. Last week, the Senate passed energy legislation and no one noticed.

June 27, 2007

90% of Adults Paying Close Attention to Gas Prices

Nine out of ten American adults claim they are paying close attention to the rising cost of gasoline – in fact, two-thirds can quote the per gallon price within 30 cents.

June 27, 2007

Pelosi: 39% Favorable

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) is viewed favorably by 39% of American voters and unfavorably by 47%. That’s down from a month ago when she was viewed favorably by 47% and unfavorably by 45%.

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June 27, 2007

Pessimism Growing on Iraq: 50% Give President Poor Marks on Handling the Situation

Just 27% of Americans believe that President Bush is doing a good or an excellent job handling the situation in Iraq.

June 26, 2007

Small Business Economic Confidence Drops Sharply in June

Economic confidence among small business owners fell sharply in June, as many small business owners expressed increased doubts that economic conditions for their business are improving.

June 26, 2007

Obama in Tight Race with Both Thompson and Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani leads Barack Obama 44% to 41% while Obama leads Thompson 43% to 41% in the latest Rasmussen Reports Election 2008 survey.

June 26, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary: Thompson 27% Giuliani 23%

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson earning support from 27% of Likely Republican Primary Voters. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani attracts support from 23%.

June 25, 2007

Just 22% Favor Stalled Immigration Bill

As the Senate prepares to resume debate the “comprehensive” immigration reform bill, the legislation continues to face broad public opposition

June 25, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary: Clinton 37% Obama 25% Edwards 13%

This week’s numbers are Clinton 37% Obama 25% and Edwards 13%. A week ago it was Clinton 38% Obama 27% and Edwards 16%.

June 24, 2007

McCain Falls Behind Clinton, Giuliani-Clinton Still a Toss-Up

The latest Rasmussen Reports polling shows that Senator Hillary Clinton (D) leads Senator John McCain (R) 46% to 42%.