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March 30, 2007

Election 2008: After Public Learns of Wife's Cancer, Edwards Leads McCain 47% to 38%

A Rasmussen Reports survey conducted shortly after former Senator John Edwards announced last week that his wife's breast cancer had returned shows the Democratic presidential candidate leading Senator John McCain (R) 47% to 38%.

March 30, 2007

Poll: 25% Have Found Mistakes on Wikipedia

The emergence of online video is increasing the gap between the Internet community and those who don’t go online.

March 30, 2007

Ohio State Top Pick Among Fans to Take NCAA Title

Twenty-eight percent (28%) of college basketball fans believe the Ohio State Buckeyes, led by freshman center Greg Oden will take their first NCAA Men’s Basketball title since 1960.

March 29, 2007

20% Say Congress Doing Good or Excellent Job, 41% Say Poor

Twenty percent (20%) of Americans give Congress a good or excellent rating these days.

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March 27, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary

It’s Giuliani by twenty points in the race for the GOP nomination.

March 26, 2007

2008 Democratic Presidential Primary

New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) remains atop the field for the Democratic Presidential nomination as she has since the race began.

March 26, 2007

Small Business Economic Confidence Remains Strong

In spite of mixed messages from other segments of the economy, economic confidence among small business owners increased in March, driven in part by improved cash flow and rising confidence among consumer-focused merchants, according to surveys conducted for this month’s Discover® Small Business Watch (SM).

March 24, 2007

24% Consider Al Gore Global Warming Expert

Former Vice President Al Gore (D) received a warm welcome on Capitol Hill last week for his testimony on the environment and Global Warming. However, while he is now an Academy Award winner and celebrity activist, just 24% of Americans consider Gore an expert on Global Warming.

March 23, 2007

Thompson Tied with Clinton, Trails Obama

Fred Thompson, a movie star turned U.S. Senator turned TV star, has been publicly considering entering the 2008 Presidential Sweepstakes to fill what some see as a void in the Republican Primary field.

March 23, 2007

On Iraq, 50% Trust Dems, 38% Prefer GOP

Half of Americans say they trust Democrats more than Republicans to handle the situation in Iraq.

March 22, 2007

Plame: 34% Favorable 32% Unfavorable

Valerie Plame, the CIA operative whose leaked identity unleashed a Special Prosecutor and led to the indictment of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby for perjury and obstructing justice, is viewed favorably by 34% of American voters.

March 22, 2007

Despite Slightly More Optimism About War on Terror, 54% Still Believe Iraq Mission Will Be Judged a Failure

The number of likely voters who believe that the U.S. and its allies are winning the war on terror is now 38%, up from 36% in February, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the issue.

March 21, 2007

Plurality Says Gonzales Should Resign

Thirty-nine percent (39%) of American voters believe Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign.

March 21, 2007

Election 2008: McCain Leads Clinton 48% to 41%

Arizona Senator John McCain (R) leads New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) 48% to 41% in the latest Rasmussen Reports poll on the 2008 Presidential campaign.

March 20, 2007

Election 2008: McCain, Obama Still Tied at 44%

For the second straight month, Arizona Senator John McCain (R) and Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) are tied in a Rasmussen Reports national telephone poll.

March 20, 2007

Americans Say a Secure Retirement Not Possible for Mid-Income Families

Nearly half of Americans don't believe it's possible for middle-income families to save for a secure retirement. Another 17 percent aren't sure, leaving only 37 percent believing middle-income families can save enough to live comfortably in retirement. That's according to a new survey by Country Insurance & Financial Services.

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March 20, 2007

2008 Republican Presidential Primary

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) leads Arizona Senator John McCain (R) by eighteen points in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.

March 20, 2007

Election 2008: Dodd Stronger Against Giuliani than McCain

A few days after Democratic Senator Chris Dodd announced he is running for president, a survey shows the senator trailing Republican candidate Rudolph Giuliani 39% to 44%.

March 20, 2007

Poll: 29% Declare Spring Their Favorite Season

Spring is officially here! As flowers bloom and Easter emerges, 29% of American adults declared springtime as their favorite season. However, summer sprung ahead of spring as 31% percent named the steamy months of summer as their favorite season.

March 19, 2007

Poll: 50% Would Definitely Vote Against Gingrich

If former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) is on the 2008 ballot for President, 50% of that nation’s Likely Voters way they will definitely vote against him.