Senate Heeded Public Opinion By Rejecting Dream Act
Fifty-nine percent (59%) of all voters oppose the Dream Act concept. Republicans oppose it by a 5-to-1 margin and unaffiliateds are opposed by a 3-to-1 margin.
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October 28, 2007
October 27, 2007
New Hampshire: Clinton 38% Obama 22%
In New Hampshire’s Democratic Presidential Primary, Senator Hillary Clinton holds a sixteen point lead over Senator Barack Obama. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Democratic Primary Voters finds Clinton attracting 38% of the vote while Obama earns 22%. Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards is supported by 14%. New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich each attract 7%.
October 26, 2007
New Hampshire: Romney 28% Giuliani 19% McCain 16%
Mitt Romney has re-asserted his lead in the New Hampshire Republican Presidential Primary.
October 25, 2007
In Dealing With Iran, Americans Expect Little Support from European Allies
Most voters doubt the United States can count on its European allies when dealing with Iran.
October 25, 2007
62% Say Develop Alternative Sources of Energy, 12% Favor Conservation
In a week where oil prices reached a record high of over $90/barrel a Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey revealed that 62% of Americans believe that the best way to meet the country’s future energy needs is to develop alternative sources of energy.
October 24, 2007
North Carolina: Easley 50% Dole 42%
The good news for Republicans in general and Elizabeth Dole in particular is that North Carolina Governor Mike Easley is not interested in running for Dole’s seat in the U.S. Senate next year.
October 24, 2007
Comedian Colbert Reaches Double Digits As Third-Party Candidate
Comedian Stephen Colbert is not a threat to win the presidency, but the odds are that that his satire will win plenty of laughs and maybe even some votes.
October 23, 2007
Illinois: Obama Dominates GOP Hopefuls, Clinton Not as Strong
Favorite son Barack Obama dominates Republican challengers in the state of Illinois.
October 23, 2007
Michigan: Clinton Soars, Granholm Struggles
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Michigan shows that New York Senator Hillary Clinton leads all challengers in the race for the state’s Electoral College votes. At the same time, the poll shows voters are less than thrilled with the performance of Governor Jennifer Granholm.
October 23, 2007
Michigan: Clinton Soars, Granholm Struggles
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Michigan shows that New York Senator Hillary Clinton leads all challengers in the race for the state’s Electoral College votes.
October 23, 2007
Ohio: Giuliani 45% Clinton 43%
The race for Ohio's 20 Electoral College votes hasn’t changed much in the last couple of months. In fact, the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone polls shows that voting in Ohio next year might be just as close as it was in 2004.
October 23, 2007
North Carolina: Clinton Even with Giuliani, Thompson, McCain
No Democratic Presidential candidate has won North Carolina’s Electoral Votes since Jimmy Carter’s victory more than three decades ago.
October 22, 2007
The Only Bad Numbers for Clinton Are on the Calendar
Now, even the Republicans are all talking about Hillary Clinton as if she’s got the 2008 Democratic Presidential nomination all wrapped up.
October 22, 2007
GOP Race Remains Wide Open
In the race for the Republican Presidential Nomination, the more you look at the numbers, the more you realize how wide open the race really is.
October 21, 2007
McCain and Obama Still Neck-and-Neck; Obama Leads Romney by Nine
Republican Senator John McCain now leads Democratic Senator Barack Obama 45% to 44% among likely voters. The new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey also shows Obama leading former Governor Mitt Romney 48% to 39% when voters consider a hypothetical match-up.
October 20, 2007
Paul Trails Clinton by Ten, Obama by 17
The latest Rasmussen Reports survey of Republican Congressman Ron Paul's electoral strength shows him trailing top Democratic candidates by double digits.
October 19, 2007
81% of Democrats Think Clinton Can Win if Nominated
The fall of 2007 is a good time to be Senator Hillary Clinton.
October 19, 2007
Is Giuliani Most Electable Republican? GOP Voters Not as Certain
The perception that Rudy Giuliani is the most electable Republican may be slipping a bit.
October 19, 2007
Obama Enjoys Moderate Leads Over Giuliani, Thompson
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of Election 2008 shows Democratic U.S. Senator Barack Obama maintaining a five-point edge over former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, leading 46% to 41%.
October 18, 2007
Public Does Not Share Bush Optimism On Middle East
On Wednesday, President George W. Bush expressed optimism about prospects for a U.S. sponsored Middle East peace conference, but the American public does not share his optimism.
